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Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

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Honda hatchbacks for India in 2011-12

Honda hatchbacks for India in 2011-12

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The year 2011 too has a number of hatchbacks ready to be launched.

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in BS-IV-compliant vehicles.

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation and connected vehicles.

VW-Tata alliance likely to be called off

VW-Tata alliance likely to be called off

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

VW was to invest Rs 1,000 cr, now sceptical about cost advantage

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

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.

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

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.

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

GM India said it has already sent individual letters.

10 most influential cars brands in India

10 most influential cars brands in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.

Pune on its way to becoming Detroit

Pune on its way to becoming Detroit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

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.

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

While Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually losing market share!

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for Skoda in future

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'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.'

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

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

Honda to launch diesel cars in India by 2012

Honda to launch diesel cars in India by 2012

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Recently there has been a flood of new launches that have posed a serious threat to the almost monopolistic models by Honda.

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants in the country

Why Chevrolet bid India goodbye

Why Chevrolet bid India goodbye

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Chevrolet loses India on the map Why did GM's iconic all American brand mess up its chances in one of the fastest growing automobile markets?

Mercedes set to top India's luxury car market

Mercedes set to top India's luxury car market

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz plans to sell more compact cars.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

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.

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Can India Inc manage its mergers?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.

VW to launch Vento @ Rs 923,000

VW to launch Vento @ Rs 923,000

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

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.

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.

'India is an incredibly important market'

'India is an incredibly important market'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

VW Vento diesel is the best automatic car in its segment

VW Vento diesel is the best automatic car in its segment

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It offers all-round blend of performance, comfort and convenience with excellent build quality.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

7 top automatic hatches in India!

7 top automatic hatches in India!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

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's market share has zoomed past global trends

Maruti's market share has zoomed past global trends

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

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%.

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Rediff.com4 May 2007

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.

Hyundai launches Elite i20; price starts at Rs 4.9 lakh

Hyundai launches Elite i20; price starts at Rs 4.9 lakh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The car made its debut in India.

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A hatch back made by Volkswagen is the only safe car among best selling four wheeler.

Is this a good time to buy a car?

Is this a good time to buy a car?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The government seems to have come to the rescue of potential car buyers.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.