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How Honda is preparing for a revamp

How Honda is preparing for a revamp

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

With an all-diesel line in India, it is desperate to bring the small capacity diesel engine it has developed independently, by the parent company.

Why Honda has halted production of City in India

Why Honda has halted production of City in India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The company said it will resume production of the car that is being rolled out from its Greater Noida plant in the first week of next month.

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year.

Honda hikes Amaze prices by up to Rs 8,000

Honda hikes Amaze prices by up to Rs 8,000

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Amaze accounted for more than half of Honda Car India's sales last month.

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday but McLaren's Lando Norris had one hand on the Formula One title after finishing second and stretching his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 30 points.

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

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.

Honda launches Mobilio; price starts at Rs 6.49 lakh

Honda launches Mobilio; price starts at Rs 6.49 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

promises a mileage of 24.2 kmpl.

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.

Honda launches new Amaze at Rs 8.19 lakh

Honda launches new Amaze at Rs 8.19 lakh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The new Amaze would have a base variant that would come with dual airbags.

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Used-car Sales Likely To Outpace New Ones In FY26

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's used car market, which has been growing steadily at 10-12 per cent over the last 2-3 years, is expected to reach $40 billion in FY26.

Automakers report brisk sales in November as demand remains robust

Automakers report brisk sales in November as demand remains robust

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

With demand continuing to be strong post the festive season, leading automakers, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, saw robust growth in sales in November as compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki India reported the best-ever total sales, including exports, last month at 229,021 units, a year-on-year growth of 26 per cent as compared to November last year.

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors to hike vehicle prices from April

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors to hike vehicle prices from April

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors on Monday announced plans to increase vehicle prices from April, the second time in this year, in order to partially offset the impact of rising input costs. Maruti Suzuki said it plans to hike prices of its entire model range by up to 4 per cent from next month.

Honda launches new variants of Brio; base model at Rs 4.12 lakh

Honda launches new variants of Brio; base model at Rs 4.12 lakh

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The upgrades include features like driver seat height adjuster and rear windshield defogger.

McLaren's Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

McLaren's Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

The two McLaren drivers were ruled out for excessive skid plank wear hours after the race had ended and the podium champagne been sprayed.

Honda launches Amaze starting at Rs 4.99 lakh

Honda launches Amaze starting at Rs 4.99 lakh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

While petrol starts at Rs 499,000 and goes up to Rs 760,000, the diesel variant is priced between Rs 599,000 and Rs 760,000.

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

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 discontinues Accord in India

Honda discontinues Accord in India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Honda have discontinued their flagship sedan, the Accord, in the Indian market owing to poor demand.

Honda to launch 2015 City with a diesel engine next year

Honda to launch 2015 City with a diesel engine next year

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The car will be based on the new Jazz.

Honda disputes cheap car logic

Honda disputes cheap car logic

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Honda's chief executive on Sunday disputed the low-cost business model championed by India's Tata Motors, saying that bad roads and high petrol prices would keep many emerging market travellers on motorcycles for years to come.

Honda Mobilio, Tata Zest can give Maruti a tough challenge

Honda Mobilio, Tata Zest can give Maruti a tough challenge

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

There are signs of Maruti taking Honda Mobilio seriously.

Honda designing small car for India

Honda designing small car for India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

"We are designing a small car which will be launched a few years down the line," Jnaneswar Sen Vice President (marketing) Honda Siel Cars India, the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese company said. The car would be placed in the B, B+ segment, Sen said.

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal growth, Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a dip in sales last month.

Honda aims to sell 50,000 units of Amaze in FY'14

Honda aims to sell 50,000 units of Amaze in FY'14

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Honda Cars India Ltd would be able to manufacture only 4,000-5,000 units of Amaze per month this year as its limited by the current production capacity, company's senior vice-president (sales and marketing) Jnaneswar Sen said at the car's launch in the city.

Honda FCX: The car of the future

Honda FCX: The car of the future

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Japanese car major Honda will be showcasing a series of new technology cars, including fuel-cell car 'Honda FCX' and hybrid car 'Honda Insight,' at the Auto Expo that kicks off in a few days in New Delhi.

Abu Dhabi Set For F1's Three-Way Title Showdown!

Abu Dhabi Set For F1's Three-Way Title Showdown!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Formula One will crown its champion in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both seeking to dethrone Red Bull's Max Verstappen and deny the Dutchman his fifth title in a row.

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The compact dimensions, fuel efficiency and punchy diesel engine along with the spacious cabin makes the WR-V a perfect car those who want the practicality of a crossover and the freedom of a hatchback.

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

GST 2.0, Festival Cheer Drove Record Vehicle Sales in October

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association.

Honda plans small car by '09-end

Honda plans small car by '09-end

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Japanese automaker Honda Motors is rolling out its small car in India by the last quarter of calendar 2009.

Honda hikes car prices steeply

Honda hikes car prices steeply

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Honda Siel Cars India will increase the prices of its cars by up to Rs 354,000, owing to fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Indian rupee and Japanese yen against the US dollar.

The Rs 37-lakh Honda Accord hybrid now in India

The Rs 37-lakh Honda Accord hybrid now in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The Accord hybrid has a 2-litre petrol engine combined with two electric motors

Car sales in India remain mixed in April

Car sales in India remain mixed in April

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The new financial year started on a mixed note for car makers.

Honda to up car prices

Honda to up car prices

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Honda Siel Cars India on Friday said it will hike the prices of its production models in India by next week, while a new version of its top-end model Accord is expected by the second week of January.

Honda India starts Brio exports to South Africa

Honda India starts Brio exports to South Africa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The company plans to ship 1,600 unit of the hatchback by then of this financial year.

Get ready for the all-new Honda Amaze!

Get ready for the all-new Honda Amaze!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Honda also unveiled the all-new CR-V and Civic sedan as part of its plan to launch six new products in the Indian market over the next three years.

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

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

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The top six auto brands are: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota, Kia and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Honda India recalls 1,338 units of Accord, CR-V

Honda India recalls 1,338 units of Accord, CR-V

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Honda Cars India is recalling a total of 1,338 units of its premium sedan Accord and sports utility vehicle CR-V manufactured between 2002 and 2003 to replace a faulty part in the passenger side airbags. The recall, which is part of Honda's global recall regarding the potential defect related to passenger air bag announced in June 2014, would cover 1,085 units of Accord and 253 units of CR-V.

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite a lot of changes over the premium hatchback.

Honda plans to export India-made cars

Honda plans to export India-made cars

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Honda Siel Cars India on Monday said its primary focus will be the domestic market, but it does plan to export cars to Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, a top official said.