Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts
Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer in a few days time.
HMIL sells a range of vehicles starting from entry-level small car Eon to premium SUV Santa Fe, which are priced between Rs 325,000 and Rs 31.75 lakh
What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.
The Korean company has sold over 1.36 million cars and has exported 535,000 units.
Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.
Hyundai on Monday launched a new version of its premium sedan Elantra priced between Rs 14.13 lakh and Rs 17.94 lakh.
The two-acre office complex under construction on the outskirts of Delhi will be home to about eight hundred company executives. Special care is being given to air purification and the building will be equipped with a three-stage air filter system.
People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well appointed, but are also more practical, cheaper to own, have higher fuel efficiency, and are easy to park.
Hyundai said its production was not impacted because of the labour problem at the vendor's factory.
Hyundai has started to build one of two new factories planned for China.
Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when stringent BS VI norms take effect
Hyundai sold 6,054 units of the new Verna in September, against 6,010 units of the Honda City and 5,603 units of the Maruti Ciaz.
Maruti Suzuki has topped the after-sales customer service satisfaction.
With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.
Facing capacity constraint, firm is yet to take a call on setting up a new manufacturing unit in India.
New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight
While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven per cent a year in the next five years, SUV growth is expected to be over 10 per cent.
The new Santro, with a premium feel, is proof that when it comes to offering latest features and with it design at competitive prices, small cars are no longer shying away from entering a territory once occupied only by larger models, says Pawan Lall.
Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.
Maurti and Hyundai recorded jump in sales in May.
During floods in Kolkata, the roads were strewn with stalled Santros, engines filled up with water.
The price differential has been upwards of 20%.
The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.
Auto firms have reported a good jump in sales for the month of December
The price is expected to be around Rs 10 lakh, at par with competition.
In order to counter the growing penetration of e-commerce portals, the ICT industry in Gujarat is also mulling initiation of its own portal for selling products.
Maruti recorded 20 per cent jump in sales during November.
Currently, Hyundai has 400 dealerships and over 270 rural sales outlets supported by over 1,000 service centers across India.
We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.
Will you ditch Honda City or Hyundai Verna for Maruti's latest offering?
Maruti sold 191 units of SX4 sedan in January 2014.
HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined engine options.
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