Indian auto plants get slots in world Top 10

The country’s top most car maker Maruti and the second largest company in India, Hyundai get the coveted slots in the world Top 10. With Maruti notching the number 3 slot Hyundai secured 7th position. The ranking done by CSM Worldwide Inc (a forecasting firm) ranked Chinese two companies for 8th and 10th positions. Maruti’s …

Maruti in red hanger

The proportion of production and sales does not match Maruti Suzuki. The company is facing an acute shortage of production to meet the demand for its cars. The situation is likely to go along till 2012, as the sale projection for 2010 is expected to increase by 10% from the volume of one million in …

Daimler, Renault-Nissan tie up for small cars, LCVs

The tripartite alliance among Renault, Nissan and Daimler is focused on small cars and LCVs. The pact enables each of the partners to enjoy a stake of 1.55% in Daimler and Daimler will enjoy 3.1% in Renault and 3.1% in Nissan. They believe that the pact would accrue 2 billion Euro in the next 5 …

India will not face any impact out of Renault-Nissan and Daimler pact

India need not fear over the inking of the pact between Daimler and Renault-Nissan. The aim of the pact is focused on the European market rather than on domestic facility. The pact will involve small cars, LCVs and power trains and China alone will be brought to the fore as hubs for regional cooperation- Daimler …

GM

The hatchback and sedan versions of General Motors are to be upgraded on electric variants. This will be akin to e-Spark and the introduction of electric variants depend on the feedback of e-Spark, said the MD of GM India. Other models too will undergo the electric platform later. GM likes to dominate the electric version …

Indian-born Yamaha bikes for Australian roads

Japan’s premier auto company Yamaha is hitting the headlines with its export venture to Australia. The models bracketed for the export are FZ-16 and YZF- R15. Further there is a proposal to hike its market share to 20% in deluxe and premium segment. Currently it has 12%. According to the national business Head of Yamaha …

Yamaha to launch YBR on April 14th

India Yamaha which has been silent after the launch of FZ-16 and R-15 is back to the season of launches. Yamaha which showcased two motorcycles – YBR and SZ 125 at the auto expo will launch one of the motorcycle very soon. The YBR mass commuter motorcycle is expected to hit the market on April …

E-class coupe from Mercedes for Rs54.83 lakhs

Mercedes E-Class coupe has found its way out at last. The most aerodynamic series production car in the world, it is offered at an astonishing Rs54.83 lakh pricing, said the MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India. The vehicle is known for its state-of-the-art features and heavy safety measures targeted at the adventurous prone youth. The …

Limited edition of Audi Q7 4.2 TDI

The German luxury car maker Audi has come out with the new Q7 4.2 TDI sports utility vehicle. The car will be available at the slashed price- Rs58.68 lakhs (lesser by Rs7.45 lakhs than the current model). Audi compliments this offer to coincide the 3rd year of its operations in India. The vehicle will offer …

M&M vehicles to cost dear- hike by Rs26100

The implementation of BS –IV norms has not spared M&M from hiking the price of utility vehicles. This is in addition to the impact of the fuel price; the flagship sports utility Scorpio gets the increase of Rs10300 –Rs17500, while Bolero to cost more by Rs26100. The sensational Xylo would cost additional by Rs15300-Rs15900. From …