News for 'automotive'

The XUV300 is Mahindra's secret weapon!

The XUV300 is Mahindra's secret weapon!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The auto major is eyeing 20 per cent of the compact SUV market with the petrol and diesel variants of the XUV300, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Do you want to work for the world's largest HR company?

Do you want to work for the world's largest HR company?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

ADP, Inc., one of the largest service providers in the HR and human capital space seeks talented freshers in India

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

India Inc's hiring outlook has become the weakest in the past eight years in the Asia-Pacific region, even as job losses have emerged as a critical concern.

JLR to invest 1.5 billion pounds, create 1,700 UK jobs

JLR to invest 1.5 billion pounds, create 1,700 UK jobs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The latest additions will bring the total number of UK manufacturing jobs announced by JLR over the last three years to almost 11,000.

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Experts say while the increasing demand for a ban on Chinese goods might make for good optics, the reality is that India is still heavily dependent on that country in a wide range of industries like electronics, mobile devices, auto, pharma, telecom equipment, and fertilisers.

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

How Tata Motors has used birds in its aggressive branding exercise

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement processes being imagined between the brand and its buyers, the company is casting its cars in a new mould, reports T E Narasimhan.

Mahindra launches the XUV500 Xclusive Edition

Mahindra launches the XUV500 Xclusive Edition

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Only 700 units of this edition will be made by Mahindra

Raymond buys auto spares firm

Raymond buys auto spares firm

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

This 'clean' auto plans to go from Bengaluru to London in 90 days

This 'clean' auto plans to go from Bengaluru to London in 90 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Its creator, Naveen Rabelli aims to complete the journey in 90 days

Bosch pulls the plug on solar business

Bosch pulls the plug on solar business

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The company said it will complete ongoing projects.

Over 35 new cars to hit Indian roads in 2013

Over 35 new cars to hit Indian roads in 2013

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Almost every car maker is offering either new models or face-lifted versions of existing models.

Taco to buy German auto parts firm

Taco to buy German auto parts firm

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd on Wednesday said it would acquire the business and assets of Wundsch Weidinger, a German automotive components supplier, for an undisclosed sum.

CCEA nods auto testing project

CCEA nods auto testing project

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The government on Monday cleared a Rs 1,718 crore (Rs 17.18 billion) project to set five centres for automotive testing and homologation throughout the country over the next six years.

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Lockdown 3.0: Several mfg cos resume operations; many retailers open

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The development comes after a recent notification from the Union home ministry, which has permitted companies to resume manufacturing operations and reopening of shops in red, green and orange zones with certain riders.

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

According to FADA, automobile retail trade and service industry comprises a network of 9,500 automobile dealers and their service stations engaged in sale, service/repair and spares of vehicles across segments, is an essential link in automotive business and a significant stakeholder.

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's salary falls 42% in two years

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's salary falls 42% in two years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

JLR, the maker of Jaguar F-Type and Range Rover Evoque, was a jewel in the crown of Tata Motors till two years back. But, it has been struggling because of the pending Brexit, a sharp contraction in sales in China, a shift in consumer preference from diesel to gasoline in Europe, higher taxes on diesel vehicles, and tightening regulations.

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Car makers are trying hard to boost sales in India.

Tata Motors hits out at move to allow quadricycles

Tata Motors hits out at move to allow quadricycles

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Tata Motors Managing Director Karl Slym tweeted that it's a backward step.

EVs will change many things, not just fuel consumption

EVs will change many things, not just fuel consumption

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

India's planned transition to electric vehicles will drastically affect the commodities market, says Aditya Gandhi

Wraith of Rolls-Royce at Rs 4.6 crore

Wraith of Rolls-Royce at Rs 4.6 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Rolls-Royce launches its boldest model.

Truckers' strike hits M&M output

Truckers' strike hits M&M output

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Driving into the future with an electric car

Driving into the future with an electric car

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

While the world hasn't yet embraced electric cars, that might change soon when Tesla introduces two other potentially game-changer models.

Focus on technology, Mistry tells Tata Motors

Focus on technology, Mistry tells Tata Motors

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Cyrus Mistry said more focus was needed for improvement in key areas such as vehicle technology.

'Diesel price rise won't hit demand'

'Diesel price rise won't hit demand'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The demand for diesel cars, which account for 58 per cent of passenger vehicle sales in India every month, has seen a steep rise, as manufacturers continue to introduce variants that have diesel engines.

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Barely a month after breaking covers, the models -- the Jawa, the Jawa 42 and the Perak -- were sold out, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

Competition in SUVs bound to hit market share: Mahindra

Competition in SUVs bound to hit market share: Mahindra

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The market shares has already tumbled to 48 per cent from the earlier 56 per cent.

M&M to invest $900 million in Mahindra-Ssangyong

M&M to invest $900 million in Mahindra-Ssangyong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The money will be used to develop products jointly.

Mahindra Reva names new electric car Mahindra e20

Mahindra Reva names new electric car Mahindra e20

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The vehicle will be produced at Mahindra Reva's recently inaugurated plant in Bengaluru, the company said.

Why Mahindra lost all its joint venture partners

Why Mahindra lost all its joint venture partners

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Last 20 yrs have seen 4 JVs ending prematurely. What does this mean?

6 'affordable' luxury cars

6 'affordable' luxury cars

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

In the last couple of years, the luxury car segment has evolved significantly and demand for premium and luxury sedans and SUVs has increased rapidly.

Govt plans hi-tech auto R&D center

Govt plans hi-tech auto R&D center

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The central government will invest Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion) in setting up world-class automotive testing and R&D infrastructure with foreign collaboration.

Why stubble burning will continue to choke NCR

Why stubble burning will continue to choke NCR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

To prevent rise in air pollution levels, oil marketing companies and thermal power units were planning to procure stubble from farmers to make bioethanol and promote the central government's 'Agricultural Mechanization' for crop residue management. But both have seen minimal success.

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Recent moves by Japan's two largest automakers suggest that the electric cars still are not ready for prime time - and may never be.

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Sales of four- and two-wheelers almost halved in August, compared to the equivalent month last year.

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'India has the potential to reduce its trade deficit with China by $8.4 billion in FY21.'

Maruti Suzuki sales see sharpest fall in 7 years

Maruti Suzuki sales see sharpest fall in 7 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Maruti's exports in May were down 2.4% at 9,089 units

The illustrious journey of India's 5 best selling cars

The illustrious journey of India's 5 best selling cars

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Some cars that are emblematic of India's automobile industry will no longer come off the assembly lines after this year.

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Weak consumer sentiment across urban and rural markets due to slow farm inflows, subdued agri-commodity prices, rising cost of ownership as a result of regulatory changes including safety, emissions, vehicle registration, along with a rise in interest cost/EMI, have impacted demand.