News for '-indian-autos'

F-Pace: First ever crossover from Jaguar

F-Pace: First ever crossover from Jaguar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Jaguar Land Rover India has unveiled the Jaguar F-Pace at the Auto Expo 2016 in Noida.

Cars from India, China? Not interested say Americans

Cars from India, China? Not interested say Americans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Market research firm GfK Automotive's Barometer of Automotive Awareness and Imagery Study found that Chinese and Indian auto-makers could face a similar purchase consideration curve to Korean vehicles when they launched in the US.

20 cars with highest resale value in India

20 cars with highest resale value in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

Rs 3.71 crore Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is here!

Rs 3.71 crore Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is here!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The car is inspired by jets of the aeronautical world

Auto part makers seek Rs 7,500 crore from FinMin

Auto part makers seek Rs 7,500 crore from FinMin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

At present, the auto sector accounts for about 60 per cent of India's current machine tool demand.

2016 Toyota Fortuner to be in India by end-Nov

2016 Toyota Fortuner to be in India by end-Nov

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It will borrow Innova Crysta's engine lineup

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Hot cars you would love to drive!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car entertainment technology, the Autocar Performance Show 2014 held in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex turned out to be paradise for car lovers.

Road test: Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe

Road test: Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Chakan based manufacturer believes the E-Coupe has set new standards in its segment with its design and technology.

Chevrolet Spin to hit India roads in 2017

Chevrolet Spin to hit India roads in 2017

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Chevrolet Spin will likely be powered by a Fiat-sourced 1.3L diesel engine

Nissan launches limited edition Micra X-Shift at Rs 6.4 lakh

Nissan launches limited edition Micra X-Shift at Rs 6.4 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Nissan's Xtronic CVT Technology will now be available in a more acessible XL variant.

75 glorious years of Jaguar

75 glorious years of Jaguar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The brand from the Tata stable has turned around after its bad economic phase.

Rajiv Bajaj hits out at Global NCAP on safety tests

Rajiv Bajaj hits out at Global NCAP on safety tests

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Euro NCAP had said it was disappointed to see quadricycles, including the Bajaj Qute, lack basic safety features.

Chennai, the Detroit of Asia?

Chennai, the Detroit of Asia?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Chennai is home to global and Indian auto majors like BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ashok Leyland, TVS Group, et cetera. It also has almost 35 per cent of India's share of auto ancillary units.

Hyundai's small car 'well on course'

Hyundai's small car 'well on course'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Hyundai Motor India, the country's second largest car maker, on Friday said its plan for launching a small car in the Indian auto-market is "well on course".

Auto cos want 'cash for clunker'-like packages

Auto cos want 'cash for clunker'-like packages

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Under the scheme, the government provided incentives of $1,000-5,600 directly to those buyers who were willing to trade their old, gas-guzzling vehicles for new, fuel-efficient vehicles. Indian auto bigwigs, including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, among others, through the association of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), had approached the government to implement a similar programme. However, they are yet to succeed.

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Indian auto market is not only attracting economy models or luxury car makers, the country has also become a launch pad for ultra-luxury and super cars.

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Previous hybrid-only strategy changed ahead of 2017 launch.

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer in a few days time.

Govt readying plan to help auto-part sector

Govt readying plan to help auto-part sector

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The government is working out a scheme that will facilitate finance for the auto component industry hit by economic slowdown and increasing competition from abroad.

Buying a SUV? Check this!

Buying a SUV? Check this!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Among the many SUVs trying to grab a piece of the Indian market Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari and Mahindra Xylo are neck to neck.

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Auto maker is giving extra accessories in the existing model.

10th Auto Expo: Focus on small and green cars

10th Auto Expo: Focus on small and green cars

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

He said over ten global launches and a total 50 new launches, which includes variants of different existing models, will be held during the expo.

Modi woos Maruti to set up car plant in Gujarat

Modi woos Maruti to set up car plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi wooed Indian auto giant Maruti Suzuki to set up a car project in Gujarat and said that the state government would provide all the facilities to it.

India, China to lead in global auto sales

India, China to lead in global auto sales

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Buoyed by the booming markets of India and China, global auto sales is expected to grow 4.3 per cent this year to 66.1 million units, a South Korean automobile research body said on Tuesday.

Few companies can afford to miss Delhi Auto Expo

Few companies can afford to miss Delhi Auto Expo

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Today, thanks to television coverage and media hype, it has a huge multiplier effect, says an auto-parts maker.

Auto makers woo govt employees to boost sales

Auto makers woo govt employees to boost sales

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Most top car makers are offering discounts, targeted specifically at government employees. About 5 million employees are expected to benefit from the government's move to raise its employees' salary by 70 per cent. The revised pay scales will be effective January 2006, which means they will get their pending salaries in bulk. Auto makers are hoping they will use the lumpsum payment to make a down payment for a car.

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Tata Zica to launch in mid-February, bookings start during Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pricing will be competitive, along the lines of the Maruti Celerio and the Hyundai Grand i10

Car accessories: Riding on the tech wave

Car accessories: Riding on the tech wave

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Technology is driving car accessories that provide convenience, safety and ease of driving. And you can buy some of them off-the-shelf and install them in a matter of minutes. One of them is xenon headlamps or high intensity discharge lamps. The name is derived from the fact that they are metal halide lamps that contain xenon gas.

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Ban on large diesel vehicles a transient phase, says Jaitley

India's auto ancillary cos to focus more on R&D

India's auto ancillary cos to focus more on R&D

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Higher defence and agri credit allocation will encourage new vehicle buying which in turn will benefit the industry players.

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Baleno cars covered in the recall include 17,231 export units.

Auto-part makers eye Chinese mart

Auto-part makers eye Chinese mart

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Based in Aurangabad, the Rs 450-crore (Rs 4.5 billion) Bagla Group is involved in aluminium casting business and delivers shafts and spindles to firms such as Bajaj Auto, Lamborghini and Piaggio.

A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Kite is reported to launch by mid-2015.

GM bankruptcy: Auto suppliers not worried

GM bankruptcy: Auto suppliers not worried

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

There are 50-odd auto component manufacturers from India who supply to Detroit's Big-3 (including Ford).

Low cost cars key to success: Fitch

Low cost cars key to success: Fitch

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The agency, which has downgraded Asian auto majors like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai... said the current downturn will continue for the next three-four years and companies in the continent would look at delaying expansion projects and shutting down plants.

Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the Suzuki iv-4 concept crossover.

Crisis: Automakers reworking export strategy

Crisis: Automakers reworking export strategy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

A majority of HMIL's current export comprises the i10 model, which is exported to Asia, Latin America and Western Europe. In addition, the company has stated that 90 per cent of the i20 model (a premium hatchback) will be exported. The company will produce 150,000 units of the model annually.

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is powered by the T8 Petrol-Electric Hybrid system

Auto sales stay positive in FY'09

Auto sales stay positive in FY'09

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

The Indian auto industry, which was heading towards negative growth territory, managed to stay in the positive zone in the fiscal ended March 31, thanks to the government's stimulus packages, recording a 0.71 per cent increase in total vehicle sales.