News for 'Carmakers'

Mercedes cars that the world awaits with bated breath

Mercedes cars that the world awaits with bated breath

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Two cars by one of the world's finest luxury carmaker, Mercedes Benz, have drawn the attention of enthusiasts across the world.

Hyundai set for image makeover with new models

Hyundai set for image makeover with new models

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Hyundai has invested $1.8 billion in India.

Peugeot Citroen to announce India plans soon

Peugeot Citroen to announce India plans soon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

PSA Peugeot Citroen, Europe's second-largest car producer, will soon take a final call on its India plans, as senior teams from the company hold talks with state governments for a manufacturing facility.

Passenger vehicle sales in slow lane in December

Passenger vehicle sales in slow lane in December

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda Cars and Tata Motors posted single digit growth during the period under review while M&M reported decline in sales.

Maruti Q4 profit rises to Rs 659.86 cr

Maruti Q4 profit rises to Rs 659.86 cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Company had posted a net profit of Rs. 656.55 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2009-10 fiscal.

Here come the upgraded Altis, Dzire and Civic

Here come the upgraded Altis, Dzire and Civic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

A few days into the New Year and news about more car updates is doing the rounds.

All's not well with hybrid cars

All's not well with hybrid cars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Hybrids and electric cars emit high electromagnetic radiation

Maruti strike costs govt Rs 350 crore in excise duty

Maruti strike costs govt Rs 350 crore in excise duty

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

A series of strikes at the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant since June this year has resulted in excise revenue losses to the tune of nearly Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion) for the government, while the company has already suffered a hit of up to Rs 1,540 crore (Rs 15.40 billion).

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With induction of these people, the company's workforce will expand by about 27 per cent to nearly 11,000 employees.

India's fastest selling cars in August

India's fastest selling cars in August

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

In the month of August Indian car industry posted sales of 160,794 units and the industry grew 33 per cent.

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

Maruti hikes prices by up to Rs 9,000

Maruti hikes prices by up to Rs 9,000

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The company said the price rise is effective from April 4 across the country.

India's most reliable cars!

India's most reliable cars!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

August 2010 proved to be a good month for most auto manufacturers.

Rs 12.5-crore Koenigsegg Agera now in India

Rs 12.5-crore Koenigsegg Agera now in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The hyper-car market in India got yet another player.

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Ford to expand export market for Figo

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

US carmaker Ford on Wednesday said it will expand export market for its compact car Figo to Mexico and other nations in North Africa, the Caribbean and Middle East as part of plans to make India a global small car hub.

Maruti may make cars for Volkswagen

Maruti may make cars for Volkswagen

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The final blueprint of the multi-crore global tie-up between Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor Corporation has started to unfold, with Maruti Suzuki looking at becoming an original equipment maker in cars for the German automaker for markets outside India.

Maruti Kizashi versus the other beauties!

Maruti Kizashi versus the other beauties!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

With the kind of powertrain and output potential Kizashi comes in direct competition with the likes of Honda Accord, Volkswagen Jetta, Chevrolet Cruze, Skoda Laura and Toyota Camry.

Maruti expects dip in demand

Maruti expects dip in demand

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Maruti Suzuki fears a drop in demand for the auto sector in FY 12

Renault to roll out Influence by 2011

Renault to roll out Influence by 2011

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

French carmaker Renault would launch its first sedan -- Influence -- in India by 2011, a top company official said on Wednesday.

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

New Maybach in India at Rs 5.1 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Offering more choices to growing Indian millionaires, premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz today re-introduced its super-luxury sedan Maybach in the country, the prices of which will go up to Rs 5.10 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

New hypercar from Pagani at $1.5 million!

New hypercar from Pagani at $1.5 million!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

For those who love hypercars and like to stay updated about what's coming up, here is some news. Italian carmaker Pagani has come up with a replacement of its supercar Zonda.

All-new Manza and diesel SX4 set to arrive

All-new Manza and diesel SX4 set to arrive

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

While the market awaits the new sedan Maruti Kizashi, there is some more interesting information floating in from the Maruti and Tata stables regarding a diesel SX4 and a face-lifted Tata Manza.

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Tatas shelves plan to shut JLR Midlands plant

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

India's Tata Group owned Jaguar Land Rover has scrapped plans to close one of its UK plants.

Maruti hikes prices of vehicles by Rs 8,000

Maruti hikes prices of vehicles by Rs 8,000

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Giving in to rising input cost pressures, the country's largest carmaker by sales, Maruti Suzuki India has increased prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 8,000 across models, except its newly launched compact car Alto K10.

Watch out for great car upgrades this year!

Watch out for great car upgrades this year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The overwhelming response to Toyota's recently launched sedan Etios hints at the rising buyer interest in sedans. In the wake of that a lot of carmakers have either updated their models or are planning to do so.

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25%

Technology to smarten your wheels

Technology to smarten your wheels

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

RIM, maker of BlackBerry, has signalled its intention to cash in on this trend by buying QNX Software Systems -- a key software supplier, to some of the world's leading car companies, including Volkswagen, BMW and Hyundai.

Sneak peek: The stunning Rs 22 lakh BMW X1

Sneak peek: The stunning Rs 22 lakh BMW X1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

A number of carmakers have launched new products in the SUV/MUV segment within a span of few months.

Nissan starts making Micra, bookings from tomorrow

Nissan starts making Micra, bookings from tomorrow

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Nissan Motor India, will start selling the car from July, for which bookings will open from Tuesday.

Suzuki recalls about 10,000 'Alto' in Europe

Suzuki recalls about 10,000 'Alto' in Europe

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor Corp is recalling the automatic transmission version of its compact car 'Alto' in Europe, which is sold under the brand A-Star in India.

Suzuki recalls about 10,000 'Alto' in Europe

Suzuki recalls about 10,000 'Alto' in Europe

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor Corp is recalling the automatic transmission version of its compact car 'Alto' in Europe, which is sold under the brand A-Star in India.

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Carmakers like Porsche, Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc have a number of products to offer in this segment.

Diesel engine for Maruti Suzuki's mid-size sedans

Diesel engine for Maruti Suzuki's mid-size sedans

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

"Currently work is going on for developing a diesel engine for mid-sized sedans. Our engineers are developing it internally and we are hopeful of getting it ready by mid (of) next year," said MSI Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi.

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the implementation of stricter BS-VI emission norms, major automakers in India are contemplating about the future of such vehicles in their portfolios.

Mitsubishi to hike Outlander price by 2%

Mitsubishi to hike Outlander price by 2%

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Premium carmaker Mitsubishi on Wednesday said it will increase the price of its newly launched sports utility vehicle Outlander by about two per cent from next month, thus withdrawing the introductory offer on the vehicle.

Lotus F1 team boss torn over name change

Lotus F1 team boss torn over name change

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Malaysian-owned Lotus Racing could have a completely new identity in Formula One next season although team principal Tony Fernandes says he wants to keep the Lotus name if he can.

How Maruti plans to retain its top rank in India

How Maruti plans to retain its top rank in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki plans to ride on the back of new launches in the future to retain its numero uno position in the market place and beat back competition from its peers.

Star attractions at the Delhi auto expo

Star attractions at the Delhi auto expo

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

India, one of the world's fastest growing auto markets, will see the launch of over ten vehicles, including small cars during the 10th Auto Expo.