For the longest time the Polo GT had no real competition in terms of its build quality and product positioning. Until now, says Pavan Lall.
From Hyundai to Tata Motors, automakers are staring at a bleak future. With no succor provided in the Budget, the pain for companies is likely to continue for the next two quarters.
The strong domestic growth for new vehicle sales during 2008-12, which witnessed a compounded annual growth rate of 14 per cent, led to an increased inventory of used cars, thanks to trade-ins.
Rita Mozumdar argues small vehicles have not passed the frontal impact test as required under the law
It is expected to cost between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh.
The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.
It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.
Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Thursday reported robust sales in March as a shift towards personal mobility and pent up demand continued to help companies push dispatches to their respective retail partners. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars and Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) also reported strong sales last month as compared to the year-ago period, when dispatches were adversely impacted due to the impending transition to BSVI from April 2020 and the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales stood at 1,49,518 units last month. The auto major had reported sales of 76,976 units in March 2020.
BS-VI emission norms and the COVID-19 lockdown impacted the dispatches.
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Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent to 267,000 units, from 269,000 a year before.
Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.
Among Indian cars Vizag-based Stephen Panchigalla clocked 13.366s in his Skoda Octavia in the same J Class, which was run jointly for both Foreign and Indian cars, to ended up as the 'Fastest Indian Car.' Of the day.
Maruti sold 191 units of SX4 sedan in January 2014.
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 entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including the soon-to-be-launched Aura - will be eco-friendly.
Buoyed by strong sales, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have scaled up their annual targets, but others are still stuck in low gear
Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same month of previous year.
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.
About two dozen car & SUV models and two-wheelers lined up for launch
India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs. The global majors don't have models that fit the bill; only Maruti and Hyundai have successful entry-level models, observes T N Ninan.
In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.
The company has capacity to manufacture 310,000 units annually.
Unless the model is being phased out or is expected to get a facelift, buying in December makes sense
As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and money too!
The market for compact cars has become really cut-throat.
The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini, enticing young, trend-conscious and quality-oriented buyers with the promise of making them stand out in the crowd.
Customers would not have to pay for the additional repairs to their Brio, Amaze or CR-V, built between September, 2011 and July, 2014, recalled by Honda Cars India to replace faulty airbags.
Maurti and Hyundai recorded jump in sales in May.
Experts suggest that it's best to go for the bundled product that has only one-year own damage cover.
Datsun go + is a great car, offers superb mileage but lacks few features.
2015 will witness exciting new car launches that will prompt you to buy at one of them.
Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.
The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are still enough reasons to opt for the diesel variant.
US stocks rose more than 1% on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 coming less than 2% below its record peak set last month.
Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.
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
In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with the pace of change.
The December elections in Delhi will be the first real test for the Aam Aadmi Party. Manavi Kapur spends a day shadowing its leader on his campaign
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