News for 'hatchback'

Skoda Fabia to hit Indian roads

Skoda Fabia to hit Indian roads

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Carmaker Skoda India has decided to price Fabia, the hatchback it plans to launch at the Auto Expo in January, in the range of Rs 5-6 lakh.

Honda Siel plans to 'Jazz' in India

Honda Siel plans to 'Jazz' in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Honda Siel Cars India said on Wednesday it was planning to launch two models in India, including its popular hatchback Jazz, to mark the company's foray into small car segment in the country.

EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

EcoSport success puts Ford on fast track to SUVs

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

EcoSport accounts for almost 40 per cent of the cumulative one million units sold by Ford in India till date, which is a reason why more than half of its future launches could be SUVs.

Honda India to recall 90,210 units of City, Mobilio

Honda India to recall 90,210 units of City, Mobilio

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The recall will affect only the diesel variants of the two models.

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 pips Hyundai in Jan sales

Tata Motors pips Hyundai in Jan sales

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

The Tatas sold over 14,466 Indica cars, which was slightly lower than the sales of 14,592 units of the Santro hatchback in January.

GM sold 4,779 cars in June

GM sold 4,779 cars in June

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The sales comprise 1,504 units of hatchback Chevrolet Spark, 1,550 units of multi-utility vehicle Tavera, 1,227 units of Aveo/Aveo U-VA and 498 units of sedan Optra, it said.

Hyundai blows whistle on small car norm

Hyundai blows whistle on small car norm

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

In what signals an emerging battle among small car manufacturers, Hyundai Motors India Ltd has asked the country's apex auto association to act against moves by "some pressure groups" to change the definition of a small car.

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The company sells a range of vehicles from three-wheelers to high-end sports utility vehicles.

Tata to launch world's cheapest car in 2008

Tata to launch world's cheapest car in 2008

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Tata Motors is likely to launch the world's cheapest car as early as January 2008, turning a whole new chapter in the retailing of low cost vehicles.

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Baleno cars covered in the recall include 17,231 export units.

Honda arm to set up second India unit

Honda arm to set up second India unit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Honda Siel Cars India is seriously considering Tamil Nadu and three other states for setting up its second India manufacturing facility, which will be producing small cars.

Hyundai to hike prices by Rs 15,000

Hyundai to hike prices by Rs 15,000

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The country's second biggest car maker Hyundai Motors will be hiking prices across its model range by up to Rs 15,000 from December end.

Tata Motors sold 16,842 cars in April

Tata Motors sold 16,842 cars in April

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Tata Motors posted 11 per cent increase in total vehicle sales (including exports) during April at 40,486 units as compared to 36,574 in the same period last year.

Chery may drive into India with small car

Chery may drive into India with small car

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Likely to join hands with Delhi-based ICML to launch the car next year.

Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Go for the Dzire if you are looking for easy maintenance and a better driving car. But if you want your compact sedan to make a statement, get the Ameo

Logan may not spawn price cuts for now

Logan may not spawn price cuts for now

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

The two petrol models of the Logan are priced between Rs 428,000 and Rs 644,000, while its diesel model's price range is Rs 547,000 to Rs 651,000. The range overlaps the pricing of the premium hatchbacks as well as of mid-size cars.

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The car is a conventional hatchback with state-of-the-art aerodynamics.

Hyundai launches Getz Prime

Hyundai launches Getz Prime

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Declaring a price war against rival Maruti's Swift, Hyundai Motors India Ltd launched its new premium hatchback Getz Prime, starting from Rs 3,89,000.

Santro CNG version by 2008

Santro CNG version by 2008

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Leading carmaker Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Monday announced plans to roll out a CNG version of its bread-and-butter hatchback Santro by this year-end or early 2008.

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Getz Prime: Hyundai's reply to Maruti's Swift

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Hoping to turn the tables on Japanese rival Maruti Suzuki's Swift, Korean car major Hyundai will launch a new version of its premium hatchback Getz under a new name Getz Prime by the end of this month in India.

2 lakh Altos sold in 11 months

2 lakh Altos sold in 11 months

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Maruti Udyog Limited said on Tuesday it has sold over two lakh units of its entry level hatchback Alto during last 11 months.

Kejriwal's famous 'aam aadmi' car goes missing

Kejriwal's famous 'aam aadmi' car goes missing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

AAP's Haryana convenor Naveen Jaihind has announced an undisclosed amount as reward for whoever finds the vehicle.

Maruti launches 4th car plant

Maruti launches 4th car plant

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Kicking off their mega plans in India, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Udyog on Tuesday inaugurated their fourth car assembly plant, a diesel engine and transmission plant and a Suzuki's two-wheeler plant in Manesar.

Car makers record highest ever sales

Car makers record highest ever sales

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Car maker Maruti Udyog Ltd on Thursday said it has recorded highest ever monthly domestic sales for January at 62,248 vehicles a growth of 28.3 per cent over the corresponding month last year.

Maruti Swift diesel @ Rs 4.68 lakh

Maruti Swift diesel @ Rs 4.68 lakh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Aiming to cash in on the growing demand for diesel cars, market leader Maruti Udyog on Wednesday launched two diesel variants of its premium hatchback 'Swift' and said it plans to launch two more models next fiscal.

Honda Motor to make small car for local market

Honda Motor to make small car for local market

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Honda Motor is working on a small car with 1.2 litre engine for the Indian market at its research and development facility in Japan.

Maruti sold 64,258 cars in Oct

Maruti sold 64,258 cars in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Maruti Suzuki India reported on Thursday a 14.96 per cent rise in its domestic sales during October 2007, at 64,258 units against 55,894 units in the same month last year. The company's exports during the month grew 20.8 per cent at 5,157 units compared to 4,269 units in October a year ago.

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Renault Kwid plays the reinvention game to suit changing customer behaviour

GM launches Chevrolet Aveo @ Rs 4.39 lakh

GM launches Chevrolet Aveo @ Rs 4.39 lakh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Auto major General Motors India on Friday launched its premium hatchback car, the 1.2 litre petrol Chevrolet Aveo U-VA at Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is expected to be announced by leading players some time this month.

Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Sanand plant exported 78,930 cars. The one at Chennai exported 79,539 units of EcoSport model

Swift's success topped targets: Suzuki

Swift's success topped targets: Suzuki

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Proclaiming India as a major success story, Japanese small car major Suzuki Motor Corp said the record sales achieved its premium hatchback model, Swift in the country 'easily topped' targets in its first year of launch.

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand into some new segments.

WagonR Duo surprises Maruti

WagonR Duo surprises Maruti

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Tata to make Fiat Palio in Pune

Tata to make Fiat Palio in Pune

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

General Motors, Maruti follow trend, hike car prices

General Motors, Maruti follow trend, hike car prices

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

General Motors India on Tuesday increased vehicle prices by up to Rs 61,000 in order to partially offset the impact of rising input costs and expiry of reduced excise duty concessions.

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.