French auto major Renault on Wednesday said it will increase vehicle prices in India from next month to offset the impact of high input costs.
Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said it will hike the prices of its passenger cars and commercial vehicles by Rs 6,000 to Rs 20,000 from October 1, partly to offset higher input costs and depreciation of rupee against the dollar.
Auto Expo's Twitter handle (@AEMotorShow), with a follower base of 16,000, is abuzz with activity. The Facebook page of Auto Expo has about 158,000 followers.
Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.
Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore worth of inventory lying unsold with dealers.
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the roomiest cabin till date
Unless the model is being phased out or is expected to get a facelift, buying in December makes sense
Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants located near Bengaluru
It will be fitted in a new car codenamed YL7, which will replace A-Star and Estilo.
The new Duster will go head-to-head with popular models like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, etc in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.
RBI's interest rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends would dictate terms in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Besides, the focus will also be on foreign portfolio investors' trading activity, they added. Equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday for 'Mahavir Jayanti' and on Friday on account of 'Good Friday'.
The 1.0-litre Hyundai Eon takes on the Japanese rivals in its segment, the Datsun GO and the Maruti Alto K10.
Maruti Suzuki is the big exception, with double-digit surge in volume
Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.
Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358 units from 22,83,262 units in May 2018.
December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers push stocks to clear inventories
According to the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic car sales in October this year stood at 1,59,036 units as compared to 1,63,199 units in the same month of 2013.
Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.
Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in September, SIAM said.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales declined 0.84 per cent to 2,63,773 units in November from 2,66,000 units in the year-ago period. Motorcycle sales, too, declined 14.87 per cent to 8,93,538 units. Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 12.05 per cent to 17,92,415 units from 20,38,007 units in November 2018.
Sales of commercial vehicles rose 5.30 per cent to 52,481 units in January this year, SIAM said.
Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.
With no signs of economic revival under the current political circumstances, SIAM said it expected a turnaround in the fortune of the auto industry only after a new government is formed after the general elections next year.
Tata Motors is giving a much stronger focus on the design of its cars, from planning product life cycle in a better way to incorporating subtle Indian elements to its future models.
Why Kia is keen to drive into India? The Korean automobile maker plans to carve out a niche for itself in the crowded Indian market with its compact sedans and SUVs.
What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.
The price increase is marginal and the company is confident that the customers will appreciate its efforts to offer globally renowned products at affordable prices.
Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in December 2015.
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai stand to gain the maximum, given their large portfolio of products in the sub-4 meter segment.
India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers
A car that gives you a better resale value will reduce the cost of your next purchase, points out Bindisha Sarang.
Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts
Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.
While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.
The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.
Chinese automakers Great Wall Motors, FAW Haima Automobile, and Changan Automobile, after dithering about entering India for some years, have been encouraged by the robust sales performance of the late entrants Kia Motors and MG Motors even in a slowing market.
Implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, One Rank, One Pension are the other triggers going ahead, analysts say
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