Eyeing the projected 15 per cent growth in the luxury car market segment, DailmerChrysler India Pvt Ltd, makers of Mercedes-Benz cars, has decided to set up a new plant in Pune to enhance its manufacturing capacity.
Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads with ease, futuristic design elements that have little by way of competition in the market -- it's all there, says Pavan Lall.
'Some of the launches may get deferred due to the semiconductor shortage, which is unlikely to get resolved before the second half of 2022.'
DaimlerChrysler India recently announced the launch of its "new-look" Mercedes-Benz C-Class range in India.
The Mercedes GLA SUV looks spectacular from every angle.
Following the rise in outsourcing of manufacturing of auto components to India by global auto majors, German auto giant DaimlerChrysler has placed a Rs 100 crore worth order with Sigma Vibracoustic India Ltd for supplying anti-vibration components.
Daimler Chrysler, makers of Mercedes Benz cars, said on Tuesday it expected to make its new manufacturing unit near Pune operational early next year with an annual production capacity of more than 9,000 units.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 top carmakers of the country for violating trade norms in the spare-part andafter-sale service market.
The increasing preference for Mercedes Benz models by Indian customers may see the company roll out more models in the near future.
There are no less than six automotive launches in the next four weeks.
Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.
It has get-up-and-go and is possessed of immense agility, observes Pavan Lall.
Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.
Seven years after it announced Nexa, there's no mistaking the seriousness with which Maruti wants the segment to grow, says Pavan Lall.
New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.
Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs.
E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery has a potential to poison the whole water aquifer of Delhi.
Amritraj was leading 5-3 in the first set when the Russian retired with an injury to his left wrist.
Amritraj, a wild card, was leading 5-3 in the first set when the Russian retired with an injury to his left wrist.
'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'
The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.
Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.
The Australian Fashion Week was filled with great looks and steal-worthy trends.
India is adopting a 'wait and watch' approach after the installation of the new government in Pakistan, the minister of state for external affairs told reporters in New Delhi.
Despite some manufacturers giving the Expo a miss, there will still be plenty of action.
Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 20,000 from January to offset rising costs.
With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.
It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.
Carmakers usually come up with such year-end announcements.
The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.
For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.
Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'
The car doesn't have any major flaws. It looks gorgeous and is offered with some attractive colours too.
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