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Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers

Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Aston Martin to hit Indian roads soon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Britain's luxury car brand Aston Martin is planning to launch its Rapide in India most probably by the end of this year.

Old they may be, but sell like hot cakes

Old they may be, but sell like hot cakes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Here is a list of a few cars that are still top of their segment after years.

Auto Expo: Maruti's Vitara Brezza is here!

Auto Expo: Maruti's Vitara Brezza is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Brezza is Maruti's answer to the Ford EcoSport and Mahindra TUV300 and was developed in India at a cost of Rs 860 crore.

HM in talks with Volkswagen, Peugot

HM in talks with Volkswagen, Peugot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Eyeing a revival, CK-GP Birla group's Hindustan Motors Ltd said it expected sales of its flagship 'Ambassador' cars to go up by 50 per cent in the next three years to 18,000 units annually.

Audi, BMW, Skoda launch new models

Audi, BMW, Skoda launch new models

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

German carmakers Audi, BMW and Skoda launched their dazzling new models at the Auto expo, in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

Maruti launches Stingray at Rs 4.10 lakh

Maruti launches Stingray at Rs 4.10 lakh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Stingray, which is powered by a 998 cc petrol engine, is available in three variants, with price ranging between Rs 4,10,000 to Rs 4,67,000.

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting production to bring down the inventory levels at plants as well as dealerships.

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.

Three new cars that will sizzle this summer

Three new cars that will sizzle this summer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The summer has set in with a vengeance. And even as the mercury heads north, carmakers in India plan to heat up the automobile sector further with the launch of some cool cars by June this year.

Nissan to hike prices by up to 3% from Jan

Nissan to hike prices by up to 3% from Jan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Carmakers usually come up with such year-end announcements.

Move over Nano, Maruti Cervo will soon be here

Move over Nano, Maruti Cervo will soon be here

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The small car market of India is booming like never before.

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Bajaj's quadricycle Qute set to roll out in Feb

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

An alternative to a small car, it is expected to be priced ex-showroom between Rs 260,000 and Rs 300,000, and will offer better mileage (more than 30 km a litre) and less pollution than a car, and will be a convenient alternative to a two-wheeler but at the same operating costs.

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of the benefits under the government's recently announced production linked incentive scheme.

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Jaguar Land Rover, DHL say strike contingency plans in place

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Unite union wants a 12.8 per cent pay rise

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Maruti launches CNG variant of Celerio at Rs 4.68 lakh

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The petrol variant of the Celerio VXi is available for Rs 4.06 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen will roll out the Beetle--fondly called the people's car after its maker--on Indian roads by beginning of next month.

Maruti, Hyundai, M&M score nil domestic sales in April

Maruti, Hyundai, M&M score nil domestic sales in April

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Besides, Toyota and MG Motor also reported nil sales as they suspended operations even before the imposition of lockdown on March 25 to check the spread of coronavirus. In two-wheeler segment, niche bike maker Royal Enfield said it had zero sales in the domestic market but exported a total of 91 units last month.

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the carmaker to deposit the amount within two months.

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

Ford to hire 1,000 people in India

Ford to hire 1,000 people in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The carmaker on Thursday signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government for the $500-million expansion programme at its manufacturing facility at Maraimalai Nagar a city suburb.

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

MSI chairman R C Bhargava said auto sector would like to see GST benefits linked to greener/cleaner cars. The government gave tax cut on EVs but hybrid should be given duty cut. There should be tax cut on CNG vehicles.

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Demonetisation woes: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers push stocks to clear inventories

Volkswagen CEO under pressure as emissions scandal hits Porsche

Volkswagen CEO under pressure as emissions scandal hits Porsche

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Europe's largest carmaker had previously admitted to installing cheat software on up to 11 million vehicles worldwide with smaller diesel engines.

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is expected to be announced by leading players some time this month.

Bentley drives in new Flying Spur at Rs 3.1 crore

Bentley drives in new Flying Spur at Rs 3.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Luxury carmaker Bentley on Tuesday launched its all new super premium sedan Flying Spur priced at Rs 3.1 crore.

Will Nano succeed where China failed?

Will Nano succeed where China failed?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Tata's small car Nano may not be able to enter Europe due to stringent safety and emission norms, leading German luxury carmaker Audi said joining the list of auto players, who are sceptical about the prospects of the world's cheapest car.

M&M rethinks Renault brand sale deal

M&M rethinks Renault brand sale deal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Mahindra & Mahindra, the country's biggest utility vehicle maker, is re-considering plans to sell French carmaker Renault's vehicles through its own distribution network after pulling out of a joint venture agreement in January.

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the world's biggest carmaker by sales, but is facing a sharp slowdown in its most profitable market, China.

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

Stunning Audi RS 5 Coupe in India

Stunning Audi RS 5 Coupe in India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

German luxury carmaker Audi, which launched RS 5 Coupe on Tuesday, said it will soon increase prices of its models by up to 3 per cent to protect its margins in view of steep fall in the rupee.

Luxury marques look to India

Luxury marques look to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Jaguar and Land Rover, the UK based carmakers, are to set up dealership networks in India soon as they seek to use ties with Tata Motors, their new owner, to find new markets.

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for electric vehicles by 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked automobile manufacturers to reduce cost and forego profit initially to capture market and fuel growth. Once the market picks up there will not be any looking back, Road Transport and Highways and MSMEs Minister Gadkari said, promising all support to manufacturers in the initiative aimed at cutting India's huge import costs of crude and arresting pollution. The minister said he is scheduled to make an hour-long presentation on EVs before the Chief Justice of India post-Diwali.

Cheapest Merc to cost about 27 lakh in India now!

Cheapest Merc to cost about 27 lakh in India now!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The quantum of price increase would be up to 2.5 per cent depending upon the model range, effective from September 1, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Renault launches refreshed Fluence at Rs 13.99 lakh

Renault launches refreshed Fluence at Rs 13.99 lakh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The car comes with various features including a 3D sound system with eight speakers, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers.

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Detroit given three months to find salvation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

The next three months will be a wrenching time for every player in the North American motor industry as the Detroit carmakers seek to prove their long-term viability.

Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Significant contributor to this growth has been the flagship S-Class sedan and the ML-Class SUV and the NGC (new generation cars) portfolio comprising the A-Class and B-Class.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.