The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold annually in the 1970s was 32,000 units - less than even one week's sales today.
According to experts, Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP -- a sedan and hatchback -- are not only powerful and faster than every other car in the segment, but also in the segment above, including their peers Maruti Baleno RS, Volkswagen Polo and others.
To be badged the Opel Agila for Europe, the Splash might also be produced in India by Maruti Suzuki for their export commitment to Nissan Europe, totalling 50,000 units.
Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago
Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.
Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.
It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility vehicles to vans to pick-up trucks. It also has a range of electric and hybrid vehicles
From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers
'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'
The company sells a range of vehicles from three-wheelers to high-end sports utility vehicles.
Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra failed to register significant growth.
One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.
Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts
German car-maker Volkswagen on Thursday said it will increase its vehicle prices by up to 2.5 per cent in India from next month in order to offset impact of high input costs.
The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.
The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall
We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.
Car sales are likely to grow further in November.
A weaker rupee against the US dollar and the Japanese yen along with margin sustenance pressures have forced companies to raise prices.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has initiated a service campaign to inspect a probable fault and replace a part of the clutch operation system in the Ciaz, its mid-size sedan.
Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment
In April, MSI had recalled 1,03,311 units of its popular models -- Ertiga, Swift and DZire -- manufactured between November 12, 2013 and February 4, 2014 to replace faulty fuel filler neck.
Logistics, due to road conditions, continues to pose a challenge.
For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to revive Harley-Davidson whose ride in India has been anything but easy since it got here.When automotive firms embark on alliances, it's a roll of the dice on how such marriages will play out.
The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and offer the technology for mass production.
Automobile makers in India are embracing taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Ola, hoping to ride on their expansion to sell more cars, a contrarian view to companies in Western markets that fear a drop in car sales due to them
The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time. Rajesh Karera/Rediff.com picks the best of the lot.
Does the French automaker's insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on the premium side compared to Datsun's humble redi-GO? Both the vehicles underpin the same platform which is pulled by a similar 0.8-litre petrol motor and are made by the same alliance. Read on to find out more!
Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.
The multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.
Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just about a month of launch in September 2015
Maruti Suzuki is the big exception, with double-digit surge in volume
If the alliance works out as planned, it will give a big boost to Mahindra, as it has been struggling with its only car model Verito, managing to sell around 200 units a month
Compact car space is going to exciting times in the coming year.
Includes all-new versions of Swift and Swift Dzire.
First images of the model that can replace Swift.
2015 will witness exciting new car launches that will prompt you to buy at one of them.
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