News for 'hatchbacks'

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.

Maruti sold 63,086 cars in Sep

Maruti sold 63,086 cars in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

General Motors India reported on Monday a 64 per cent increase in its domestic vehicle sales during September at 5,751 units against 3,506 units in the same month last year. Mahindra and Mahindra reported on Monday a 24.9 per cent increase.

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.

Will Spark spell success for GM in India?

Will Spark spell success for GM in India?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Today, GMI has a brand new car factory, an existing one that runs on three shifts to produce 65,000 cars, two new small cars, a successful utility vehicle. . . looks like GMI is getting serious about India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

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.

This is why Maruti is India's No 1 carmaker

This is why Maruti is India's No 1 carmaker

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Maruti's 7 models in India's top ten selling passenger vehicles in 2016-17

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

At an expected price tag of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000, it does spell trouble for the contenders in the sub-4-metre SUV space.

Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out and comfortable

Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out and comfortable

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

MotorBeam reviews the top-end diesel trim of the compact sedan, which in this Ruby Red colour, looks stylish and sexy.

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 rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Expected to launch by month-end.

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a single-digit growth.

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