In January this year, VW had said it will invest a minimum of Rs 2,000 crore on its Indian operations by 2013 to ramp up capacity, launch new models and strengthen research activities.
Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in BS-IV-compliant vehicles.
The year 2011 too has a number of hatchbacks ready to be launched.
Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation and connected vehicles.
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Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.
Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.
Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.
Buoyed by the success in a tiny but exclusive market, Lamborghini India, which operates dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, is going to roll out another two, in Kolkata and Chennai, in the near future.
GM India said it has already sent individual letters.
Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.
The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!
In one of the most fierce and controversial battles for investments, Maharashtra -- specifically, Pune -- beat 17 locations and 6 states, including AP to win over Volkswagen and consolidate its position as India's Detroit.
The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for Skoda in future
'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.'
There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent
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Recently there has been a flood of new launches that have posed a serious threat to the almost monopolistic models by Honda.
An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants in the country
Mercedes-Benz plans to sell more compact cars.
Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.
The company is looking to exploit the upper B+ segment, which has seen high demand growth since the launch of Maruti's Swift, followed by several models like the Hyundai i20, Fiat Grande Punto, Maruti Ritz, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.
It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.
The new Vento, which has been introduced in 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants, will hit the Indian roads from September 6, 2010 and will be available through all Volkswagen dealers, the company said on Wednesday.
BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.
One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.
GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.
It offers all-round blend of performance, comfort and convenience with excellent build quality.
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Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain
The factory, inaugurated on Tuesday, will initially build Skoda Auto AS's Fabia hatchbacks from May before beginning production of a hatchback version of Volkswagen Polo in 2010. With this, VW becomes the last of the world's biggest auto manufacturers to mark its foray into India through a full production facility.
Maruti is now at a market share of 50.4%, up from 47.3% last year. In China, the world's biggest market, Volkswagen is the largest, with a share of 17%. In America, the second biggest, GM is leader with 18%. One exception is South Korea, where Hyundai has a market share in excess of 60%.
According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, significant growth is being witnessed in the multi-axle trucks segment, which has posted 112 per cent growth in the year 2006-07.
The car made its debut in India.
A hatch back made by Volkswagen is the only safe car among best selling four wheeler.
During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.
The government seems to have come to the rescue of potential car buyers.
There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.
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