The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.
At present four products -- Baleno, Baleno RS, S-Cross and Ignis -- are sold through the channel.
India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs. The global majors don't have models that fit the bill; only Maruti and Hyundai have successful entry-level models, observes T N Ninan.
What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for money" -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or the butch imagery associated with SUVs? Maybe both, says Alokananda Chakraborty.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) plans to drive in CNG trims across its product range as it remains bullish over long-term prospects of the segment amid increase in fuel prices and drop in diesel car sales, according to a senior company official. The company, which sold around 1.62 lakh CNG cars last fiscal year, is also counting on the rapid expansion of CNG dispensing outlets across the country to bring in more CNG products. Bullish on the expansion of the sales network, the automaker expects its CNG car sales to almost double this fiscal year over 2020-21.
Hyundai has hit pay dirt in India's sedan market, but Honda will strike back.
'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an immense fillip to the pre-owned car market'
Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its domestic product portfolio by 2025 as it looks to drive its business model towards sustainable mobility going ahead, as per Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his message to the shareholders, he noted that the auto major aims to be amongst the world leaders in sustainable mobility solutions and as part of that it is also exploring tie-ups in cell and battery manufacturing to secure supplies for its portfolio of green vehicles. "In India, EV penetration in our portfolio has now doubled to 2 per cent this year and we expect penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. "Tata Motors will lead this change in the Indian market. By 2025, Tata Motors will have 10 new BEV vehicles and as a Group, we will invest proactively to set up charging infrastructure across the country," Chandrasekaran informed shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2020-21.
Italian carmaker Maserati is targetting India's tier II and III cities, which are proving to be catalysts in spurring demand for super luxury brands, as it looks to strengthen foothold in the country, according to a senior company official. The company, which re-entered India in 2015, has also overhauled its after sales and service support as part of its renewed focus on customer experience. "Maserati has seen a hike in demand in smaller cities although traditionally we enjoyed steady patronage in the metros. "Even though the expansion in terms of physical network presence in these cities depends on our partners," Maserati APAC head Bojan Jankulovski told PTI in an emailed interview.
It is immediately not clear how GST will impact the mass car market. Experts, however, say the level of tax on smaller cars will have to be at a differential to the sedans.
If you're someone looking for some serious performance along with a practical family sedan with generous cabin space and do not mind spending more on fuel and the company's after-sales service, then this is all the car you'll ever need.
The All New Etios is designed to provide a true sedan experience
A sense of calm prevails every time I get into a Mercedes. I'm hardly overawed by their presence (Rohin has a big fetish for Beemers -- Ed), but the sheer snug, cosseting feeling that a Merc presents snatches me from reality, writes Rohin Nagrani.
From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.
Tata group bets on design and price. It looks to mark its spot in a highly cluttered category with its newest offering. Tata Tigor might drives between the lanes!
The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday reported a 4.5 per cent increase in total sales at 1,53,435 units in October.
Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective safety airbag manufactured by Japan's Takata Corp.
Nissan Sunny is one of the most complete sedans in the mid-size segment.
Honda also unveiled the all-new CR-V and Civic sedan as part of its plan to launch six new products in the Indian market over the next three years.
This could be make or break product for the company.
The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).
The company had sold 4,758 units in the same month last year.
General Motors India on Wednesday said it was looking at phasing out some of its old models such as the Aveo and the Optra and replace these with new ones.
India's car market leader Maruti Suzuki India unveiled two concept models - sedan Ciaz and crossover SX4 S-Cross - as it looks to enhance its position in the bigger sedan segment going forward.
The vehicle comes with many additional features.
Comes to India for Rs 68.5 lakh.
The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including the soon-to-be-launched Aura - will be eco-friendly.
The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure to bring you tons of attention.
The used car market is now 1.2 times the size of the new car market.
Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.
From sedan to utility vehicles, you can get really cool deals in this price range.
Sales of mini cars comprising Alto and WagonR were at 11,577 units as compared to 37,710 units in July last year, down 69.3 per cent.
The list clearly shows the dominance of Maruti and Hyundai in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
Reports suggest that this new sedan has a lot of potential to beat its competitors in the segment.
New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into environment-friendly segment.
Renault will recall 646 units of hatchback Pulse and mid-sized sedan Scala in India, manufactured between September 2011-July 2012, to fix faulty driver side air bags.
The company had introduced the AGS technology in India with Celerio and it currently offers it in Alto K10 and WagonR also.
Tesla began taking orders for its $35,000 Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in April last year.
Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to hit the road over the next two years.
Three revamped sedans in the premium segment that come with the features, technology and drive quality of luxury cars. Which is the best for you?
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