Jeep is looking at local manufacturing in India.
Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group, which retails brands such as JBL, AKG and Harman-Kardon, is training Indian engineers based at its research and development centre in Bangalore to work on audio components for brands like BMW and Audi. This business contributes an estimated $600 million to the company's sales.
The company had to stop production of Chevrolet Sail, Chevrolet Sail U-VA and Tavera.
After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.
General Motors Corporation, the world's biggest automaker, has identified countries in the Asia-Pacific, including India, as one of its future growth markets.
The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.
For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.
'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.
While the tax treatment does legitimise past crypto transactions, there is a possibility that any, or all, private cryptocurrencies will be banned in future.
'This anti-Muslim narrative is happening only in the minds of those who are always standing on the other side.'
Recently there has been a flood of new launches that have posed a serious threat to the almost monopolistic models by Honda.
Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.
'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'
The company is looking to exploit the upper B+ segment, which has seen high demand growth since the launch of Maruti's Swift, followed by several models like the Hyundai i20, Fiat Grande Punto, Maruti Ritz, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.
The German car maker has the best engine along with great driving dynamics.
The year 2015 was quite eventful with plenty of automakers making news with either new models or facelifts of their existing models.
Developed in-house, the 1.5-litre engine comes mated with six-speed transmission and offers improved performance.
Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.
It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.
Hyundai Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have announced the suspension of manufacturing operations at their respective plants amid coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, various automakers like Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars, Mahindra & Mahindra and Fiat announced a temporary halt in manufacturing operations at their respective facilities.
Dilip Chhabria's sports car is set to be launched this Diwali; first year's production already sold out
China's biggest carmaker, which own brands like Maxus, MG, Roewe and Yuejin, plans to invest $1 billion in India manufacturing unit, reports Swaraj Baggonkar from Mumbai.
According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, significant growth is being witnessed in the multi-axle trucks segment, which has posted 112 per cent growth in the year 2006-07.
The economy is gaining traction with gradual pick up in manufacturing activity and moderation in contraction of services, spurred by comfortable liquidity conditions, an RBI article on Tuesday said. Observing that the retreat of the second wave of coronavirus pandemic has been slow, the RBI in an article on the 'State of Economy' said, the aggregate demand conditions are buoyed by the release of pent-up demand post unlock, while the supply situation is improving with the monsoon catching up to its normal levels and sowing activity gaining pace. "Reaffirming the traction that the economy is gaining, the manufacturing activity is gradually turning around, while contraction in services has moderated.
Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.
Tata Motors will roll out a compact car, a sedan and a multi-utility vehicle next year apart from the much talked about Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) car, according to a city-based dealer.
Anthony Pompliano, general partner at Morgan Creek Capital Blockchain in the Silicon Valley, shares his views on cryptocurrencies with Mayank Jain in an email interview.
According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.
'Many already toe the line, those on the fence will be nudged to stand with the government even more, those who are critical will face trouble soon.'
A diamond merchant from Surat has put a smile on his employees faces after he gifted them cars, homes and jewellery as Diwali bonus in a stunning act of generosity, Oprah-style.
Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12 Berlinetta.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'
The 1248cc, in-line four-cylinder Multijet engine is Fiat's brainchild.
Maruti Udyog Ltd, India's biggest carmaker, would set up a Rs 350 crore (Rs 3,500 million) diesel engine plant at Gurgaon in line with its plan to become a major player in diesel vehicles in a couple of years.
The model launched abides by the norms of Bharat Emission IV and is available in red, silver, black and white.
Congress leaders in the upper house called CAB unconstitutional, 'arbitrary executive fiat' to push Hindutva agenda.
The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive experience, transmission, ride quality and tech. And while it may not be as low cost as a Maruti or come with the "heavy German steel-feel" of the Volkswagen, it does carve out a niche for itself at pole position with a combination of technology, styling, drive and ride comfort, and low cost of ownership, says Pavan Lall.
Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.
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