News for 'automotive'

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Says the automobile sector would grow double digit in Asia's third largest economy after financial year 2017-18.

Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The company, which rents cars by the hour, day, week and month, has Mahindra E2O Plus and Tata E Tigor available on the platform for which it charges a subscription fee of Rs 15,000-20,000 per month.

Silver price jumps 8% in two weeks; gold follows suit

Silver price jumps 8% in two weeks; gold follows suit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gold-silver ratio indicates more upsurge possible for the white metal.

Will Auto Expo 2020 revive the fortunes of India's motown?

Will Auto Expo 2020 revive the fortunes of India's motown?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

However, notable absentees from the expo will be Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover along with two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co.

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Seed and early-stage start-ups are high-risk businesses, rarely have collateral and only 1 in 10 of them makes it to becoming a viable company.

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Why aren't Indian cars as safe as foreign ones?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.

Mahindra Ugine and Forgings to cut output

Mahindra Ugine and Forgings to cut output

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

In an announcement sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Musco said that due to the on-going economic slow down in the steel as well as automotive industry, and taking into account the slowdown in demand for the company's product, it has been decided to align the company's production plan with the expected demand.

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

You'd love to take these pocket-friendly automatics for a spin

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

With car penetration of around 22 per 1,000 population, India continues to be a big opportunity to sell cars, especially in rural areas.

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

It's mandatory recall policy or penalty for automakers soon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead it accelerated sales. Cars24 now enjoys more than 90 per cent market share among all other similar online transaction platforms. Dhruv Munjal traces the birth of this used-cars platform.

Aerospace design: Kalam moots virtual platform

Aerospace design: Kalam moots virtual platform

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

"I am visualising a "Virtual Collaborative GRID for Aerospace and Automotive Research and development" to enable design (become) reality -- a product life cycle management framework that will enable India realise its vision for the manufacturing sector and become competitive in the defence and the commercial market of aerospace and automotive sector," Kalam said in Chennai.

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

M&M also saw its domestic passenger vehicle sales grow by 1 per cent, while Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a decline in its PV sales.

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Tata Motors reported sales growth in the domestic market in November, aided by robust offtakes amid the festival season. While Maruti Suzuki India reported marginal growth, Hyundai logged in its highest ever monthly sales in November. Others like Honda Cars India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India also reported sales growth in November as compared with the same month last year.

10th month of slowdown in motown

10th month of slowdown in motown

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight liquidity, high insurance, and high costs

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Automobile dealers' body FADA said the Budget lacked immediate demand boosters for the automobile industry.

How your travelling experience will change for the better

How your travelling experience will change for the better

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

India will shortly unveil a 'One Nation-One Card policy' for public transport that will entail connectivity between various modes of transport

F1 aims for zero carbon footprint by 2030

F1 aims for zero carbon footprint by 2030

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'By leveraging the immense talent, passion and drive for innovation held by all members of the F1 community, we hope to make a significant positive impact on the environment and communities in which we operate'

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The company said if the bookings kept pouring, it would have to plan a second work shift at its Noida plant to meet the demand.

ArcelorMittal to acquire steel units of French co

ArcelorMittal to acquire steel units of French co

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Expanding its presence in the automotive sector, the world's biggest steel maker ArcelorMittal has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire French major Vallourec's two steel tube-making units for an undisclosed sum.

Caparo T1 ready for an Indian innings

Caparo T1 ready for an Indian innings

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

High performance supercar will be assembled in Caparo's upcoming Chennai plant, small car in two years.

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

FDI inflows into India were $34 billion in 2014, up 22%.

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'Even during the lockdown, we have received many online enquiries and subsequent bookings.'

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The company, which has opened an exclusive showroom in Gurgaon, plans to open more showrooms in metros and mini metros in the coming months, the company said in a statement.

M&M to stop production for up to 6 days in forthcoming months

M&M to stop production for up to 6 days in forthcoming months

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The company announced on July 11 that it would stop production at its automotive plants for a period ranging from 1 to 8 days during the remaining period of the month.

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Angela Merkel arrives in Delhi; to hold talks with PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

These vehicle could soon be heading to India

Test drive: A ride in Google's amazing driverless car!

Test drive: A ride in Google's amazing driverless car!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Self-driving cars could appear on roads by the end of this decade.

India, China to be among top 5 destinations for M&A

India, China to be among top 5 destinations for M&A

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

India and China will be among the top five destinations for merger and acquisition activities across diverse sector over the coming year, according to a report by global consultancy Ernst & Young.

Logix in talks to acquire US firm

Logix in talks to acquire US firm

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Logix, a company dealing in automative e-retailing solutions, is negotiating the acquisition of a US firm.

OLX sees millennials driving pre-owned car sales

OLX sees millennials driving pre-owned car sales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

At a time when new car sales are witnessing record decline in India, pre-owned vehicles are likely to witness 10 per cent growth in sales to touch 4.4 million units in 2019 with millennials emerging as major buyers, according to a report by consumer-to-consumer marketplace OLX.

Carmakers believe market for pricier sedans is at tipping point

Carmakers believe market for pricier sedans is at tipping point

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Right now, the 'Lower D' or LD segment -- which the industry defines as a sedan that costs between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million, is longer than 4.5 metres, and powered by an engine of 1.8 litre or larger -- has barely three cars, all of which have been around for over a decade in India. Nevertheless, at least one foreign auto player is looking to bet big on the segment.

Mahindra Bolero retains title as India's No 1 SUV

Mahindra Bolero retains title as India's No 1 SUV

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Bolero has sold over 1 lakh vehicles during FY2015.

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The government is currently also revising its MSIPS policy to extend its mandate apart from making it more investor friendly.

Chevrolet Spark is the best small car: JD Power

Chevrolet Spark is the best small car: JD Power

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The research firm ranked small car Chevrolet Spark as the leader in terms of quality in the compact car segment with a score of 127, mid-size sedan Chevrolet Aveo topped the midsize segment with a score of 109 while Chevrolet Optra (97) was ranked highest in the premium midsize segment, GM India said in a statement.

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices, interest rates play spoilsport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for the month owing to weak market sentiment

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.

Soon Tata Motors, Mahindra cars will ply on foreign roads

Soon Tata Motors, Mahindra cars will ply on foreign roads

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Don't be surprised if you see cars from the two manufacturer in a foreign land. The carmakers are supplying their vehicle in over 11 countries.

Soon, cars to have fuel efficiency star rating!

Soon, cars to have fuel efficiency star rating!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The International Centre for Automotive Technology at Haryana will authorise usage of labels for each vehicle model and its variant.

Ford to launch EcoSport in diesel, petrol variants

Ford to launch EcoSport in diesel, petrol variants

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The vehicle is expected to be rolled out in the first quarter of 2013.