French auto major Renault has put on hold indefinitely its plans to introduce its cars in the Indian market from the upcoming Chennai plant on account of global slowdown, which has affected the firm's worldwide operations.
Whether or not Renault India will be able to fulfill its aim, we'll have to wait and watch.
The new Fluence will be powered by 1.5 litre diesel engine, which will give a mileage of 20.4 kilometre per litre.
Renault proffers 2+2 years or 80,000 km warranty on the compact SUV.
American electric carmaker Tesla has opened recruitment for various roles in India, including business operations analyst and customer support specialist, in what could be a precursor for the company's entry into the country. As per the job postings on the company's website, the posts are for the 'Mumbai Suburban' area.
The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic transmission version of its latest car 'Triber' next year.
The Koleos is powered by a 2 litre diesel engine and is available in four wheeled drive option with six speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle will compete with the likes of Toyota's Innova, Maruti's Ertiga.
French carmaker Renault would launch its first sedan -- Influence -- in India by 2011, a top company official said on Wednesday.
The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.
Renault, which had a market share of just over two per cent in the country last year, forayed in MPV segment on Apr 9 this year after launching 'Lodgy'.
A large part of the credit for the Kwid's success goes to sourcing of local components. This allowed Renault to launch the car at Rs 256,000 in September 2015
Powered by a new 1.5L diesel engine, Renault Pulse delivers an impressive mileage of 23 kmpl.
The company, which is setting up a Rs 4,500 crore (Rs 45 billion) car manufacturing plant at Oragadam along with its Japanese partner, has said it is targeting 70,000 units over next four to five years.
India is among the top five countries, which contributes significantly to the overall sales of Renault Duster worldwide.
French car major Renault is set to launch five new cars in India before 2012.
Renault India currently has 75 dealerships across the country.
Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just about a month of launch in September 2015
Last month, the company sold 5,362 units of its highly popular SUV Duster, 545 units of mid-size sedan Scala, 358 units of hatchback Pulse, 39 units of premium luxury sedan Fluence and 10 units of premium SUV Koleos.
The 51:49 JV, owned by M&M and Renault in that order, manufactures the Logan, a mid-sized sedan from a facility based in Nashik.
The French carmaker wants to erase the Logan memory by opting for a premium play before going down the value chain.
Renault is planning to assemble Fluence in completely knocked down format.
French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.
The fuel efficiency of the Lodgy 110 PS stands at 19.98 km/litre.
Petrol variant will be available in the RxE and RxL variants whereas diesel will be the RxL and RxZ variants.
How did the Kwid become an Indian success story?
Prototype for ultra low-cost car not ready, says Renault; getting out five other vehicles is priority for next year.
77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.
India's used car market, which has been growing steadily at 10-12 per cent over the last 2-3 years, is expected to reach $40 billion in FY26.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.
Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts. Union Road Transport and Highways (RT&H) Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the SIAM delegation at Bharat Mandapam, where he addressed pressing issues in the automobile industry.
Renault and M&M had planned to bring the seven-seater MPV through their JV under which the French company's mid-sized sedan 'Logan' is manufactured and sold in India. The MPV was displayed at the Auto Expo held earlier this year.
The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection
the two segments would be able to push the company's market share in India to over 5 per cent in the next three years.
Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.
The company, which unveiled its compact multi-purpose vehicle Triber in India, is bringing the MPV only in petrol engine option as part of the strategy even as it prepares to introduce electric vehicles in the near future.
As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.
The Renault-Nissan alliance currently employs around 8,000 workers at its Chennai plant
Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over 1.65 lakh units of the model since its launch last year.
German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg will leave Force India and race for Renault in 2017 after signing a multi-year deal with the French manufacturer.
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