Sources claim that 68-70 per cent of the workers at Halol are permanent ones, while the balance is tilted towards contractual workers at Talegaon.
'India is still hierarchical, but not as much as Japan and people appreciate a flat working culture,' Charles Frump, managing director, Volvo Cars India, tells Pavan Lall.
The Sensex took less than two years to rally from the 10,000-mark it first hit in February 2006 to double that on that New Year's Eve.
Demand for passenger vehicles has been driven by new models, especially in the SUV category with the likes of Maruti Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Creta clocking good numbers
The year gone by witnessed some amazing new and updated products launched in the 150cc premium commuter segment. Let's check them out.
Does India's most valued company give hope to its investors that they, too, might drive a Jaguar some day?
Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the roomiest cabin till date
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Scooters such as those from Kinetic Motors had become gearless by then and were no more family rides, but peppier individual modes of transport.
The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch
Analysts expect Bajaj Auto to perform well in Q1.
At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.
Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi plans to keep on racing until he is nearly 40 after signing a new contract for the 2017 and 2018 seasons with Yamaha that should see out his career at the Japanese manufacturer.
At Rs 72,625 (single disc) and Rs 75,725 (rear disc) (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Hero Xtreme Sports does not package itself as a value for money proposition. What the bike really needs is some weight reduction and a new design.
The daughter of the victim, who died after Smriti Irani's cavalcade hit their vehicle, on Monday said that she pleaded before her with folded hands but the Union HRD minister didn't provide them any help.
Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.
Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was replaced by SX4 later on.
Alonso's last race victory came in 2013, and he hasn't been on the podium since 2014. For arguably one of the best drivers F1 has ever seen, this is the very definition of a legacy unfulfilled, says Chetan Narula.
Falling margins, high inflation pitting workers against management.
Car sales are likely to grow further in November.
Turns down firm's plea for stay on CCI order; final order pending
Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an extended feature list make the third-gen WagonR a better car than its rivals? Let's find out
GM has invested $1 billion in the country since 1996.
One of the smallest players in India's car market, it is banking on new-look Etios to make inroads into the personal vehicle segment
With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.
For a change, glamour goes rural as exhibitors glam up their products meant for India's villages.
Today, Suzuki depends on Maruti for its place in the world
At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.
While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.
If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.
Pitted against Harley Davidson CVO Limited., Indian Motocycles' Roadmaster has all it takes to fire on all the cylinder says Sagar Basandani
Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals
Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.
New Hyundai Verna 2017 is powered with a choice of 1.6 L petrol engine (Dual VTVT, 121.3 bhp) and 1.6 L diesel engine (U2 CRDi VGT, 126.2 bhp).
Famous and long believed to be trusted Indian brands have wilted against foreign brands, says Mohan Guruswamy.
We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.
Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.
The design is timeless and only gets better with the revised front fascia.
Maruti Suzuki is set to steer its fourth brand into 2 million club. The numbers convey a sense of the contribution that WagonR makes to Maruti Suzuki.
'But I think because he's such an enthusiast, this is just what he needs. And what Ferrari needs'
The car maker is betting big on the Honda City rival.
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