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Festive season spruces volume of auto sales

Festive season spruces volume of auto sales

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Firms are enthused at passenger vehicle numbers but high interest rates a problem.

What's new in the latest Chevrolet Spark?

What's new in the latest Chevrolet Spark?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The car has a more powerful engine compared to its competitors and give a mileage of 18kmpl.

Motown winter: Can sales revive if RBI lowers rates?

Motown winter: Can sales revive if RBI lowers rates?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

December car sales data was a mixed bag. While some reported growth in sales other saw a dip. This probably can be because customers are waiting for a rate cut from RBI.

Honda recalls 2,338 Brio, Amaze, CR-V in India

Honda recalls 2,338 Brio, Amaze, CR-V in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The vehicles affected by the recall are manufactured between September 2011 and July 2014.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Tepid sales, labour issues mark a rough year for auto

Tepid sales, labour issues mark a rough year for auto

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Beginning with a bang amid all the glitz and glamour of the biennial Auto Expo, the year will be ending with a whimper for the automobile industry as sales dwindle, and the worst-ever industrial violence at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant leaves a big scar.

GM to roll out mass segment vehicle

GM to roll out mass segment vehicle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Carmakers, realtors disappointed with RBI policy

Carmakers, realtors disappointed with RBI policy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Disappointed with the RBI decision of not reducing policy rates, carmakers and real estate players today said the sectors, which are already reeling under a slump, will continue to suffer due to the high interest rate regime.

GM unveils 1.6-litre Optra, aims to double sales

GM unveils 1.6-litre Optra, aims to double sales

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Within five months of its launch, General Motor India on Tuesday rolled out a 1.6-litre model of its premium mid-size sedan Chevrolet Optra as part of strategy to double sales to 30,000 units next year.

GM India's new Chevrolet Cruze @ Rs 10.9 lakh

GM India's new Chevrolet Cruze @ Rs 10.9 lakh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

US car maker General Motors on Monday launched its luxury sedan Chevrolet Cruze in India at an introductory price ranging from Rs 10.99 lakh (Rs 1.09 million) to Rs 12.45 lakh or Rs 1.24 million (ex-showroom, Delhi).

World's biggest vehicle manufacturing nations

World's biggest vehicle manufacturing nations

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

China's automobile industry has been the largest in the world in terms of automobile unit production since 2008.

These three cars will be launched in Feb

These three cars will be launched in Feb

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Honda, Mahindra and General Motors will launch three stunning cars starting from the first day of the month.

Karl Slym's hefty challenge at Tata Motors

Karl Slym's hefty challenge at Tata Motors

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Slym doesn't face such an epic challenge - after all, his company is profitable, has a trustworthy brand, deep pockets and a vast distribution.

Toyota wins back world's top auto sales crown from GM

Toyota wins back world's top auto sales crown from GM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Toyota Motor Corp regained the crown as the world's top selling automaker in 2012, posting record-high sales and beating rivals General Motors and Volkswagen.

Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym Managing Director

Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym Managing Director

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Jaguar Land Rover will continue to be managed independently.

GM not to enter cargo LCVs segment

GM not to enter cargo LCVs segment

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

GM president and managing director Lowell C Paddock said the company is bullish on passenger vehicles with some commercial applications and is open to opportunities in the space.

Watch out Porsche, Ferrari; Corvette is back

Watch out Porsche, Ferrari; Corvette is back

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

On 60 anniversary of 'America's sports car' Corvette, we look at the past and the future of this iconic machine.

Toyota is world's top-selling automaker

Toyota is world's top-selling automaker

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

GM, which sold 9.29 million cars in 2012, was the top-selling carmaker for more than seven decades before losing the title to Toyota in 2008.

Tata Motors targets No. 2 slot

Tata Motors targets No. 2 slot

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Mahindra and Mahindra pushed the company to No. 4 position in the list of the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer few months back.

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

After years of giving free passes to counterparts from Korea, Japan, US in the Indian auto market, Chinese automakers had planned a major push to grab the fifth largest car market in the world. But the shutdown of factories and logistics hubs in the country following the outbreak of coronavirus is slowly constricting the business of Chinese auto majors which have recently entered India.

Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to increase prices of their vehicles by January.

Skoda plans sub-Rs 10 lakh SUV

Skoda plans sub-Rs 10 lakh SUV

Rediff.com24 May 2011

This is the first time a global company is looking to introduce an SUV in this price segment.

Diesel tax will hit fresh investments: SIAM

Diesel tax will hit fresh investments: SIAM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has asked SIAM members, to provide fresh data which will provide an indication about the diesel vehicle demand in the country.

GM signs on as Manchester United's auto sponsor

GM signs on as Manchester United's auto sponsor

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The world's largest automaker is jilting America's Super Bowl for the global variety of football.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The companies continue to see heavy demand in utility cars.

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The car will be available in petrol (priced between Rs 444,000 and Rs 558,000) and in diesel, too, (priced between Rs 587,000 and Rs 662,000).

GM India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

GM India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The new model is available in petrol as well as LPG. The highest model in petrol costs Rs 381,000 and in LPG Rs 410,000.

The bets that pay in a listless market

The bets that pay in a listless market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

As traders obsessively follow US presidential elections, expect a surge in case of a change of guard in the Oval Office.

Here are some special car deals for Christmas

Here are some special car deals for Christmas

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Almost all car makers are trying to catch consumers' eyeballs by offering cash discounts, free insurance and paying registration charges of the car, distributing gift cheques, silver and gold coins and free accessories.

It's offers galore to push petrol cars

It's offers galore to push petrol cars

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Automobile manufacturers are offering freebies, ranging from gold coins and LED televisions to record discounts, to push petrol vehicle sales.

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

While the social media giant says 70 per cent of campaigns gives a return on ad spend of three times or more, many feel Facebook has still not managed a consistently successful model.

GM India to launch 6 new models, pump in $500 mn

GM India to launch 6 new models, pump in $500 mn

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

The company will launch six new vehicles -- a pick-up van, multi-seater van, hatchback, notchback, sports utility vehicle and multi-purpose vehicle.

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The technology is designed to keep the vehicle in its lane and at a safe distance from the car in front of it.

Robonaut 2:  The robot who will fly to space

Robonaut 2: The robot who will fly to space

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The humanoid robot, which resembles the torso, head and shoulders of a person, was designed by NASA and General Motors to work alongside astronauts to complete chores and repairs aboard the International Space Station.

Budget 2012: Which cars will cost more?

Budget 2012: Which cars will cost more?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Your plans to bring home a dream vehicle may just have become a little more distant, with automobile manufacturers considering price increases to offset the impact of higher excise duty levied in the Union Budget.

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line up.