'Nearly all companies are extending festival offers for entry-level, sedan, and hatchback segments.'
All the minor irritants can be overlooked when you can get automatic transmission, diesel fuel efficiency and a Honda badge, all for less than a million rupees, says Pavan Lall.
In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.
Is it all new? No it is a cosmetic upgrade in reality
Compact sedans (Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor)' share in the overall sedan category grew from 68% in 2021 to 74.6% in 2024. Mid-sedans' (Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus) share declined from 26.2% in 2021 to 20.2%.
it will share the platform will Polo.
Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country.
With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating their own categories to attract more and more buyers.
As auto enthusiasts in India wait eagerly for the launches slated for 2013, we take a brief look at some of the most popular upcoming diesel cars of the New Year.
From the bylanes of Ludhiana to the highways of international renown, 83-year-old Brijmohan Munjal is steady in his dedication towards his work.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Ltd. has finally launched the new 110cc commuter bike Livo at an introductory price of Rs 58,000 (on-road) in the country.
Honda BR-V will be launched in India this year.
The car starts at Rs 4.66 lakh.
The company has upped the ante by launching updated versions of five of its highly popular bikes recently. Consumers are in for better time
Sales of recently launched Grand i10 and Xcent jump even as those of competing models drop in past two months.
All you wanted to know about the biggest car launch of the year.
This could be make or break product for the company.
Figo Aspire will be the company's first ever sub-4 meter sedan.
Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.
An exclusive sporty version -- RS diesel variant -- is priced at Rs 11.39,000 (ex-showroom Chennai).
An exclusive sporty version -- RS diesel variant -- is priced at Rs 11.39,000 (ex-showroom Chennai).
it is a low-cost variant of the Linea, which will cater to entry-level sedan segment.
In the first 4 months of CY17, Honda has sold 14% more units than Tata Motors
After the success of Amaze, Honda managed to be the third largest auto maker in the country. Here's how the company plans to keep the momentum going.
The Honda Gold Wing has outstanding presence, a punchy engine and all the necessary features a person could dream of. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and also fun.
The BR-V is a Mobilio-derived crossover from Honda that not just offers the practicality of an SUV but also is a spacious seven-seater, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com
The company said if the bookings kept pouring, it would have to plan a second work shift at its Noida plant to meet the demand.
Honda Cars India Ltd is looking to hike prices of its entire product range in the country from the first week of January as it aims to partially offset the effects of adverse exchange rate and inflation.
A total of 15,623 Brios and 15,603 Amaze cars will be recalled
Honda aims to sell 3 lakh units by 2017 from 1.34 lakh units achieved in 2013-14.
The Livo is one stylish looking motorcycle that's a blend of swooping lines and sharp flourishes. The designers have done a brilliant job here to make sure that the Livo matches up to its heritage. In-fact, at first glance, one would easily be led to think that the Livo belongs to the 125cc segment instead of the 110cc.
If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000 (ex-showroom).
Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill
The car will launch next financial year in India.
Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.
City sales stood at 4,600 units in September.
Honda has finally plunged into the fast growing urban crossover segment in India with the newly minted BR-V seven-seater SUV.
The price differential has been upwards of 20%.
Honda hasn't gone to town updating every single panel and trim
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Country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India continues its dominance on the Indian roads, with its four models, led by entry-level small car Alto.
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