Mahindra&Mahindra’s negotiations with Malaysian company Proton is sincerely pointed towards twin purpose – for the probable Lotus range SUVs and small cars under an exclusive JV. This comes in the wake of Anand Mahindra’s visit to Proton’s Indonesia unit which makes Lotus cars. Previously, Lotus brand had been with Buggati which could wash it to …
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Tata puts the fourth wheel of its dealership in Hyderabad
Tata Motors has put in the fourth dealer at Hyderabad in the form of Inline4 Motor, which will add the elite group with remaining already in Mumbai (two numbers) and one in New Delhi. The luxury market is expected to peak from its yearly volume of 12000. With this dealer appointment, Tata is all set …
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India’s top most automobile company, Mahindra&Mahindra is to enter a liaison with the UAE concerns, Arabia Holdings and Ras Al-Khaimah Transport Investments. Of these, Arabia Holdings is engaged in real estate, logistics and transportation, while Ras Al-Khaimah is a new enterprise started for this JV. The business will go along in the Emirates of Al-Khaimah, …
Tata Motors colors its JLR with green value
To have an identity of its own, Tata Motors is entering into green fuel mission for its JLR models. The move will envisage a reduction of CO2 by 25% and will cover up factors like changing norms of emission, taxation and expanding fuel price. The mission will be targeted for 2014 , backed by technology …
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Bajaj inches close to Hero in 100cc segment
There is a top gear race in the two wheeler market between Hero Honda and Bajaj. The track is 100 cc segment wherein Hero Honda has been the stalwart for years. But the track is assisting well for Bajaj now that whatever share that Hero Honda slipped down(around 6%) has been wrapped by Bajaj. Hero …
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Bajaj is no exception for price rise
India’s second largest two wheeler company Bajaj is greasing its exchequer with a price rise for its products. The company cites the rise of price in raw materials and the rise in the products may be from Rs800- Rs1000. Bajaj is sending communication to its dealers in this regard. Already Hero Honda has increased price …
GM Chevrolet reaches a new mile stone
The US car maker General Motors is too pleased to see the new landmark in its Indian operations, as its Chevrolet brand cars reached the 3 lakh mark. The company attained this mark in all these 7 years of operations, amidst the fall and rise of the market. There are 8 models under Chevrolet brand- …
Tata clears the deck for the waiting Nano customers
The world’s cheapest car Nano [images] will be handed over to the buyers on the spot, once the pending bookings are cleared by Tata. The company had to resort to the lot system for 1 lakh bookings, since there had been production constraint at that time. As the Sanand plant, with 2.5 lakh annual units …
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Proton to revive talks with M&M
Even Ghajini would not be envious of Malaysia’s Proton, who tries to enter the Indian auto industry. After undergoing so many failed round of talks with Indian players, the company is likely to revive its talks with M&M. the earlier talks with both parties in 2007 failed to materialize making Proton to flirt with Argentium …
Volkswagen targets 1.1 lakh cars by 2011-end
VW to increase its production target by the end of next year Polo has driven Volkswagen to a new pole, the increased production in India. Currently, the waiting period for Polo [images] is 3-4 months. The company’s Pune plant will be upgraded to deliver 1.1 lakh units, before the end of 2011, said the Chief …
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