Daimler to build Mercedes C Class in the US

Daimler has restructured its making of Mercedes C Class in the US plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The move has already evoked a protest from the workers but the company sticks to its strategy, claiming that Germany is still its core production plant. This is one among such moves- SL sports models to be shifted to …

Daimler eyes on Bajaj and TVS for a truck

The end of honeymoon between Hero and Daimler made the latter to flirt with Bajaj or TVS to run the show. Daimler’s motive is to have a big shot in the industry like Magna Auto. The making of Mercedes-Benz strikes the string as Daimler intends to overtake the rivals like Volvo, MAN and Navistar. But …

Beetle invites pre-booking

The most lovable ‘people’s car’ of the late 70s Beetle has made a tremendous come back, as 160 buyers have extended their confidence on it. The formal launch is slated on December 4 and in tune with the passion for small cars, Beetle too invited advance bookings. Volkswagen is pleased with the feedback and targeted …

Toyota to unveil concept compact car in India next month

The Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corpn said it has planned to roll down a concept model of compact car next month. The Indian JV, Toyota-Kirloskar would begin the passionate model from its Bangalore unit sometime next December. Toyota treats this compact car project as a prestigious one to explicit its 11 year presence in …

Car prices set to increase by January

The dawn of the New Year will be alarming for the car customers – the prices are to increase. The proposal is coming from the most popular companies like Toyota, Maruti and GM. The price rise may be in the range of 2-3% and the reasons cited for this hike are higher inputs, exchange rates …

TVS Jive Driven

Manufacturers always wishes to differentiate products from their competitors to lure the customers. Most of the times, the diffrentiator fails to change you ride bikes. The features are attractive but never bring comfort. TVS claims here is a bike which will ease your body and mind. The Jive is an attempt by TVS to ease …

Kolkata goes agog without service for Suzuki bikes

The legend may be displayed in art, print, or any other media, but the legendry mode cannot be left in the lurch. The once famous bikes from Suzuki – Zeus and Heat – are in trouble on the roads of Kolkata. The city dealer, who fascinated the customers with a sheer display of the bikes, …

Possible Price rise in Toyota Kirloskar

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, running the show in Indian automobile market, is on the verge of hiking the price of its premier models by 1.5 – 2%. Slated from January 2010, the rise is the outcome of higher input costs, unpleasant exchange rates which the company feels unsuitable for its business. The most targeted cars will …

Hybrid cars of Nano

The world’s cheapest car Nano is getting the hybrid version, meeting the environment-friendly norms. According to its Chairman Ratan Tata there is more scope for low-priced goods than high –priced goods in India, the trend which is likely spread globally. The India’s biggest car maker Tata believes that the car industry would decide the future …

Peugeot

A joint venture between the French car maker Peugeot and the UK-based component concern Caparo is shaping for the Indian affairs. The return of the dragon, after 11 years of extinct in India, is seen as a huge set up with an investment of Rs1500 crore for an initial production of 6000 units. Caparo’s fortune …