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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.

Maruti to introduce 12 new products in India

Maruti to introduce 12 new products in India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

The list includes compact SUV, mini SUV, premium hatchback and premium MPV.

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Baleno is a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki with delivery wait extending to six months.

Meet Taigun, Volkswagen's mini SUV

Meet Taigun, Volkswagen's mini SUV

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The VW Taigun made its world premiere in Brazil, and is perhaps a Volkswagen Golf, in emerging markets.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Ford to roll out SUV from Chennai facility

Ford to roll out SUV from Chennai facility

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Early this year, Ford displayed SUV-Ecosport at the Auto Expo held in New Delhi.

Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia at Rs 987,000

Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia at Rs 987,000

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Hindustan Motors on Thursday launched Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia, which promises easy manoeuverability and strong road grip on the Indian roads.

Honda to 'Amaze' India with its first diesel model

Honda to 'Amaze' India with its first diesel model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Apart from considering a sports utility vehicle on its premium hatchback Jazz platform, using the same 1.5 litre engine that will power the entry level sedan Amaze, R&D officials of the company said they are also working on smaller diesel engines keeping in mind the Indian market.

Maruti to develop global products with parent Suzuki

Maruti to develop global products with parent Suzuki

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Suzuki Motor Corporation's Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), is going to play an increasingly important role in designing and developing global vehicles for the Japanese auto company in the coming years.

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary in India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe impact of the pandemic on its business, Brand Hector is foregoing the bustle and frenzy for a quiet digital campaign that talks about its British roots, the smart tech powering its drive and its made-for-India models. The tone is subdued and the brand seems to be deliberately playing down its ownership by Chinese company, SAIC.

GM to launch 3 new cars in India

GM to launch 3 new cars in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have decided to scrap their previously announced automotive joint venture and it will continue its independent operations in India as it is. The two companies determined that they will not complete a previously announced automotive joint venture between their respective companies. The decision follows the passing of the December 31, 2020 'longstop' or expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019, Ford Motor Company said in a statement.

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The SUV will herald a new chapter in Hyundai's success story.

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Top 5: Bikes with best mileage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

These are the best value for money bikes in terms of the money they save by using less fuel to run longer distances

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Can India's frugal engineering help international bikes?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Can the Bajaj-Triumph tie up overtake the beloved Royal Enfield?

Three superb new SUVs coming to India

Three superb new SUVs coming to India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

This year has been a year of some great car launches. From hatchbacks to Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), every segment has seen the entry of a new model.

SC allows TVS to manufacture Flame

SC allows TVS to manufacture Flame

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Chennai-based two-wheeler company TVS Motor Company Ltd to manufacture TVS Flame, a 125-cc bike sporting twin-spark plugs, the technology for which Bajaj Auto allegedly holds the patent rights.

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall

Bajaj's 'fun' bikes!

Bajaj's 'fun' bikes!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Pulsar 200 AS and 150 AS have been positioned at the youth who want practicality on weekdays and the fun factor on weekends, writes Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Peugeot drives back to India

Peugeot drives back to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at production capacity of about 100,000 vehicles a year by 2020.

Suzuki to launch Kizashi in India soon

Suzuki to launch Kizashi in India soon

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Kizashi, Suzuki's first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment, arrived in dealer showrooms of North America in December last year and the company has so far sold about 300-400 units in the country.

Honda India recalls 1,338 units of Accord, CR-V

Honda India recalls 1,338 units of Accord, CR-V

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Honda Cars India is recalling a total of 1,338 units of its premium sedan Accord and sports utility vehicle CR-V manufactured between 2002 and 2003 to replace a faulty part in the passenger side airbags. The recall, which is part of Honda's global recall regarding the potential defect related to passenger air bag announced in June 2014, would cover 1,085 units of Accord and 253 units of CR-V.

What GM sees in Chrysler

What GM sees in Chrysler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

General Motors sees a profitable, if risky, path in gaining Chrysler's revenues and slashing costs.

GM says no slowdown in investments in India

GM says no slowdown in investments in India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

"We have so far invested $1 billion in India and there is no question of puting a cap on it", Karl Slym, president and managing director of India operations, told reporters in Bangalore after unveiling the SUV Chevrolet Captiva Automatic, a premium Sports Utility Vehicle and small car Spark Muzic Special Edition.

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Tucson is slated to be launched later this year

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other vehicle has an SUV tag, the company plans to stick to its core competence of making rugged, true-blue, all-terrain SUVs, and marks a fresh beginning for the 75-year-old firm that enjoyed an indomitable position in the SUV segment till 2012, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Toyota's SUV Fortuner at Rs 18.45 lakh

Toyota's SUV Fortuner at Rs 18.45 lakh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The new SUV comes with a 3.0 litre D-4D diesel engine with five speed manual transmission.

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

So far, the current year has not been great for the leading car exporters from India. In the top five list of exporters -- Hyundai, Ford, Maruti Suzuki, General Motors and Volkswagen -- it is only Hyundai which is clocking a growth.

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Audi has an impressive line up of luxurious cars at the Auto Expo.

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Toyota had announced a global recall of 65 lakh vehicles to rectify a power window glitch, which could lead to fire risk.

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Sensational Sharapova: 11 years of domination and counting!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Tennis star Maria Sharapova again tops the list of highest earning female athletes over the past year, according to Forbes.

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Ford Motor Co plans to triple exports from India.

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.

Coming soon: Bajaj Pulsar 200 SS for Rs 1.3 lakh

Coming soon: Bajaj Pulsar 200 SS for Rs 1.3 lakh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The Pulsar 200 SS has been eagerly awaited and is bound to be a massive success among bike enthusiasts, says Faisal Ali Khan

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Hyundai Motor India will raise prices of its entire product portfolio in the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000 from Jan 2015.