Dealerships, too, are going all out to roll out the red carpet for women.
Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in India in the first three months of 2024 was a Mercedes Benz, which achieved its best ever quarter (January-March), selling 5,412 units, up 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from 4,697 units in the previous year.
The model is loaded with various safety features including six air bags, anti-lock braking system with brake assist, dynamic stability control, including dynamic traction control, cornering brake control, among others.
The birth-child of the much renowned TVS-BMW joint venture, the new BMW G310R, will be launched by October of this year, bang in the middle of the festive season, reports Indian automobile website MotorBeam.
German luxury car and bike maker BMW, which has been shying away from re-entering the Indian motorcycle market, is now looking to source parts for engines and chassis for its high-end two-wheelers from the country. BMW has started sourcing from India in a small quantity for cars as well, like software parts and has been closely working with vendors such as Mico Bosch and Conti.The BMW group on Tuesday reported a net profit of 3.13 billion euros in 2007.
To meet the rising demand for its iconic brand Mini, German luxury carmaker BMW Group on Wednesday launched its British premium luxury small car in the 3-door and 5-door variants with petrol and diesel options.
Shares of auto component major, Samvardhana Motherson International, has gained 11.5 per cent on the bourses after the company approved the qualified institutions placement (QIP) issue and announced the calculation methodology for its compulsorily convertible debentures, or CCDs, into equity shares. Analysts cite strong investor response to the issue that has kept the sentiment positive for the stock. Brokerages, however, have a mixed view on the outlook for the auto parts supplier.
BMW X3 is a true blue Sports Utility Vehicle and a trendsetter in its class.
Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and his partner Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open
BMW had maintained its lead over Mercedes-Benz and Audi in 2010.
Mercedes Benz just about managed to keep its neck ahead last year, with a lead of 537 units over BMW, according to data available with the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. However, handicapped by inadequate vehicle kits for the first nine months of this year for one of its models, a senior company executive stated it is unlikely Mercedes Benz will be able to surpass its own total posted last year. Mercedes Benz India sold 3,445 units last calendar year, while BMW s
India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that she was returning the BMW car presented to her by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for her historic performance at the Rio Olympic Games.
While bronze medallist Sakshi would soon be seen driving her new, customized Mahindra Thar, a brand new BMW awaits new badminton sensation Sindhu.
American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.
Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.
Global supermajor BP Plc's exclusivity with Reliance Industries Ltd has ended but the energy giant will continue to pursue oil and gas as well as mobility ventures in India with the Mukesh Ambani firm owing to an unwritten strategic partnership, BP's outgoing India head Sashi Mukundan said. BP in 2011 spent $7.2 billion to acquire 30 per cent interest in 23 oil and gas blocks of Reliance. Eastern offshore KG-D6 block was the cornerstone of the deal that also provided for a 10-year exclusivity period which meant that BP would take up energy projects or investments in India only in partnership with Reliance.
Globally, the firm's motorcycle venture is known as BMW Motorrad and it will initially sell its products at three outlets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Globally, the firm's motorcycle venture is known as BMW Motorrad and it will initially sell its products at three outlets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
The two car makers from Germany, BMW and Audi are in a tug of war for the top slot in the luxury car segment in India.
BMW is all set to challenge Merc's No.1 position in India's premium car segment.
BMW sold 9,375 units in India in 2012, topping the list of luxury car makers for the fourth consecutive year.
After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.
The company also said it will set up separate showrooms for the brand and aims to have up to 12 dealerships across the country for the Mini in the coming years.
German carmaker BMW on Friday launched its 3 Series in India, as competition hots up in the luxury car market.
World over, BMW cars are considered to be royal, pristine and very refined.
The bonnet of this luxury barge is powerful to assure great safety to the car engine with the rear designed in a distinctive manner.
German luxury car maker BMW on Tuesday said it plans to launch its new model 3-Series GT in India and also start its production in the country by early next year.
German luxury carmaker BMW is evaluating over 100 component manufacturers in India to outsource engines and chassis for its global manufacturing operations, according to a board member. "We are impressed with the quality of die casts and forgings in India that we use for our global operations. The quality of products from second- and third-tier is impressive," said Ind Herbert Diess, who is on the BMW AG board.
Anuj Chauhan, one of the two persons injured in Thursday's BMW hit-and-run case in New Delhi, succumbed to his injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Saturday. Chauhan and his friend Mrigank Srivastav, who were riding a motorcycle, were hit by a BMW in the wee hours of Friday, when they tried to overtake it at the Moolchand Hospital flyover.The BMW was being driven by Utsav Bhasin, the son of an influential businessman, who was reportedly inebriated.
In an effort to bring a new set of consumers on board, luxury car maker BMW recently launched its least expensive name-plate - the BMW X1.
Sachin Tendulkar was present at the launch of the BMW 328i at the NCPA on Friday.
Dipa Karmakar says the roads in Agartala are too narrow for a BMW and also the city does not have a single BMW showroom or service centre.
Glimpses from the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi.
Luxury car maker BMW is conducting trials of prototypes of a car, which will be run on hydrogen as well as petrol.
The top-end model to cost Rs 7.73 crore.
The company had unveiled the new 5-Series sedans with petrol and diesel options in April.
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