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Customs clearance for Daewoo sale

Customs clearance for Daewoo sale

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Nissan set to enter small car market

Nissan set to enter small car market

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The company on Thursday introduced its luxury sedan Teana.

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The companies continue to see heavy demand in utility cars.

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The car will be available in petrol (priced between Rs 444,000 and Rs 558,000) and in diesel, too, (priced between Rs 587,000 and Rs 662,000).

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 India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

GM India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The new model is available in petrol as well as LPG. The highest model in petrol costs Rs 381,000 and in LPG Rs 410,000.

The bets that pay in a listless market

The bets that pay in a listless market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

As traders obsessively follow US presidential elections, expect a surge in case of a change of guard in the Oval Office.

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

While the social media giant says 70 per cent of campaigns gives a return on ad spend of three times or more, many feel Facebook has still not managed a consistently successful model.

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

Ashok Leyland has Innova-like plans

Ashok Leyland has Innova-like plans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Burgeoning demand for spacious people movers in India has led Ashok Leyland, a medium and heavy truck builder, to plan on developing a utility vehicle to take on the likes of Toyota Innova, India's largest selling multi-seater personal vehicle.

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The technology is designed to keep the vehicle in its lane and at a safe distance from the car in front of it.

India Inc won't make enough money to enjoy any festivity

India Inc won't make enough money to enjoy any festivity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

General Motors vice-president P Balendran is less diplomatic and talks about a 'severe blow'.

All new Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BS IV at Rs 7.51 lakh

All new Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BS IV at Rs 7.51 lakh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The engine of this car is now Bharat Stage IV compliant.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

With vast disparity in fuel prices, the demand for diesel cars had reached upto 85 per cent and petrol cars had come down to 15 per cent, which otherwise usually remained at 50:50 per cent levels in India.

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stung by its indifferent show in India, the Detroit giant is overhauling the entire line-up of cars.

GM identifies India as major market for future gro

GM identifies India as major market for future gro

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

General Motors Corporation, the world's biggest automaker, has identified countries in the Asia-Pacific, including India, as one of its future growth markets.

GM to phase out old models

GM to phase out old models

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

General Motors India on Wednesday said it was looking at phasing out some of its old models such as the Aveo and the Optra and replace these with new ones.

Auto stocks among most attractive shorts of '11

Auto stocks among most attractive shorts of '11

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

In a market economy, the health of the personal transportation industry is linked to the economic health of the nation. However, the health of a specific auto-player is not that crucial.

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

The Auto Expo, touted as the largest auto exhibition in Asia, covering around 1,20,000 sq mt, would be held in New Delhi from January 10 to 17.

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Contrary to the General Motors India's expectations of starting work at its beleaguered Halol plant from Monday, the deadlock over wage revision seems far from over.

Maruti to set up diesel engine plant

Maruti to set up diesel engine plant

Rediff.com18 May 2004

India's biggest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd on Tuesday announced the setting up of a diesel engine plant with an investment of Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion).

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Rediff.com5 May 2011

After a six-week tussle, the strike at General Motors India's Halol factory, 35 km from Vadodara, has finally been called off, with the workers and management reaching an understanding.

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Beat LPG has been priced at between Rs 4.10 lakh (Rs 410,000) and Rs 4.53 lakh (Rs 453,000) -- ex-showroom Mumbai.

GM puts off small car plan

GM puts off small car plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Manufacturing activity eases for 2nd straight month in July

Manufacturing activity eases for 2nd straight month in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Manufacturing sector activities in India moderated for the second straight month in July as rates of expansion in output and new orders eased slightly, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 57.7 in July from 57.8 in June. Despite the fall, the Indian manufacturing sector maintained strong growth momentum at the start of the third quarter amid ongoing buoyant demand, the survey said.

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The price mentioned is for the Bharat Stage (BS) III version, while the cost of BS IV will soon be updated by the company.

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

This car is touted to be Chevrolet's next big thing in India.

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Scientists at the Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute are working on a project to develop frost-tolerant varieties of bio-fuel bearing Jatropha plant for large-scale plantation in the US.

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

BSE, NSE settle flat in volatile trade; IT stocks play spoilsport

BSE, NSE settle flat in volatile trade; IT stocks play spoilsport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

UltraTech Cement was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, climbing 3.13 per cent, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra. In contrast, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank and Nestle were among the laggards.

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A year that began with a bang only to fizzle out in the end with car sales posting the steepest fall in nearly 11 years; a year marred by strikes -- 2011 will be one that the Indian automobile industry would like to forget in a hurry.

10 ways to deal with a layoff

10 ways to deal with a layoff

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

With the job squeeze coming up, it may be a good time to assess your strengths and weaknesses, be prepared and move on if you must. Vikas Shirodkar, Vice President HR, General Motors lists out the ten most practical ways to deal with this impending situation.

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian and international brands are now all focused on small cars.

Apply for Maharashtra licence in 3 weeks, SC tells Uber

Apply for Maharashtra licence in 3 weeks, SC tells Uber

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Uber to apply for a licence within three weeks to operate in Maharashtra, stressing that cab aggregators cannot function without one. A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud said that an earlier interim order by the Supreme Court that had allowed Uber to operate in the state would not provide legal cover, since an aggregator cannot operate without a licence. It ordered Uber to apply for a licence by March 6, said a report by Bar and Bench.