Bajaj Auto expects to launch its small car in the next four years in partnership with Renault and Nissan.
Now, sources in Bajaj Auto have confirmed that it is expected to offer a sneak preview of its small car, priced at roughly Rs 1.17 lakh, at the Expo. The country's second largest two-wheeler company had announced a tie-up with Renault and Nissan in October to develop an ultra-low cost small car for India.
The Tata group may take on global automobile giants such as Ford and Renault-Nissan for in an attempt to buy Daewoo Automobile Romania, the privatisation of which the Romanian government has put on the fast track.
Tata Motors is hot on Renault's heels in a drive to produce and distribute the world's most affordable car in the fast-growing India market.
Business is growing fast and continues to draw investment, but making big bucks in a country smitten with small cars won't be easy.
Share prices of some recent listings, including the scam-tainted Atlanta Ltd and Nissan Copper, have been falling over the last couple of sessions on fears of further action from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).
Essar group on Friday said it will invest Rs 10,500 crore (Rs 105 billion) in a special economic zone at Hazira and augment the steel manufacturing capacity to nine million tonnes, besides expanding the Vadinar refinery.
DiamlerChrysler, Volvo, Renault plan to hit roads with their high-capacity trucks soon.
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.
Yuvraj Singh was the cynosure of all eyes when the ICC World T20 Trophy reached the capital as part of the tournament's host city tour.
The F1 team's Sporting director said Narain would have occasional lapses in concentration whereas Tiago Monteiro wouldn't.
'Indian apathy towards our historical heritage is indeed amazing,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Britain's David Howell, eager to make an impact on the lucrative PGA Tour, got off to a bright start at the Nissan Open on Thursday.
While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share, Market leader Maruti Suzuki grew over 19 per cent.
India's biggest challenge is to bring in more first time buyers, says Maruti MD Jagdish Khattar.
The new age XUV500 is the most valuable product from Mahindra
Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner
The company sells a range of vehicles from three-wheelers to high-end sports utility vehicles.
Suzuki chief Osamu Suzuki, on a visit to India, said that the companies would not only expand operations and production in the domestic market but gradually use it as a base for exports to other regions, primarily Europe.
The government on Friday approved 32 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 181.16 crore (Rs 1.81 billion).
"We have not been able to determine any trigger event that would lead to this or the murder of his wife," Captain William Hayes of the Los Angels Police Department said.
The Indian driver placed behind Jordan test driver Robert Doornbas in Friday's practice ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix.
The Indian ace finished third and close fourth in two races at the 2004 World Series Nissan Championship at Zolder, Belgium.
The TATA RC motorsport driver and India's F1 hope ended the Nissan World Series in sixth position.
On a day when top seed Sloane Stephens survived a scare before beating Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Sakkari showcased supreme court coverage skills throughout her almost two-hour match against Bertens.
The West Indies' Cricket Board hit back at its detractors, insisting it is trying to find ways to keep its best players competing for the national team.
Sony on Monday said that British-born Sir Howard Stringer will take over from Nobuyuki Idei as group chairman and chief executive of the Japanese giant.
Maruti Udyog Ltd will launch a new compact car by 2008-9 and invest an additional Rs 3,000 crore till 2010.
India's Formula One debutant expressed happiness with the new Jordan EJ15B, but said the team will first use it probably at the German GP on July 24.
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.
South Korean auto giant Hyundai has inaugurated its first $1.1 billion factory in the North American market.\n\n
The Indian golfer finished with a total of seven-over after rounds of 79 and 72 and was tied 101st at the Irish Open.
