Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective safety airbag manufactured by Japan's Takata Corp.
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
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.
About two dozen car & SUV models and two-wheelers lined up for launch
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 exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall
As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.
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.
Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India
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.
Logistics, due to road conditions, continues to pose a challenge.
Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly don't look all that rosy.
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!
Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage, much of the buzz this year centred around hybrids and electric vehicles.
Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
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.
Includes all-new versions of Swift and Swift Dzire.
The company will upgrade software in airbag control unit.
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
Maruti Suzuki is the big exception, with double-digit surge in volume
The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and offer the technology for mass production.
Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.
The two-acre office complex under construction on the outskirts of Delhi will be home to about eight hundred company executives. Special care is being given to air purification and the building will be equipped with a three-stage air filter system.
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 multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.
The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.
First images of the model that can replace Swift.
Compact car space is going to exciting times in the coming year.
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.
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
Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just about a month of launch in September 2015
While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.
In absolute terms, prices will go up by Rs 5,500 to Rs 47,000, depending on the model and prevailing prices.
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.
The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.
Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.
New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight
These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.
The price is expected to be around Rs 10 lakh, at par with competition.
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