Nissan’s next vehicle to roll out from Chennai plant

Nissan’s new sedan on platform V will come out from its Chennai plant on parallel with Mirca. The Nissan-Renault JV will see this Versatile on three varied vehicle body – hatchback, sedan and a compact MUV. The market for this sedan is yet to be arrived at by the company. By launching this sedan, a …

Volvo to launch XC60 in India this June

The launch of XC 60 by Volvo is almost certain to happen in India this June. This 2010 XC60 will juxtapose with Land Rover Freelander 2 as these two are the offsprings of Ford. But the Indian version of Volvo XC60 will accompany lot of safety aspects like self-braking at the time of possible crash …

Renault is on refining spree

After much fuss over refining the Logan, Renault has come forward to meet the specifications preferred by M&M. To save any sort of rift between the two companies now Renault has agreed to consider the options meted out by Logan in the shape of the car. The length will be reduced to avail the 10%duty …

Renault-Mahindra rift patched up says its CEO

The prolonged rift between Renault and M&M over Logan is getting a smooth patch up, said the CEO of Renault. M&M is in the JV between Renault on 49% and 51% share and is undergoing a tough phase in selling Logan in the Indian market. during the period of April-February 2009 M&M could muster a …

Renault-Nissan to continue with multi-partner strategy for India

Despite the furore over the strained relationship among the partners in JV Renault-Nissan is set to go ahead with the pact. Renault owns 44% in Nissan JV and it has some other pacts in India- with M&M for its Logan, with Bajaj for a proposed new small car and with Ashok Leyland for LCVs, powertrains, …

Nissan-Leyland car to target the mass market.

The JV between Nissan and Leyland is targeted at the mass market, says a release. The car will be between the range of Micra and above the low cost one from Renault-Bajaj-Nissan trio. The CEO of Nissan disclosed that there will be more ranges in the models below Micra to be produced at Chennai plant. …

Mitsubishi on revival phase

To adduce its presence in the Indian car market, Mitsubishi is devising its strategy to introduce new models and refining of existing ones. As a result, there will be Lancer Evo X and two SUVs Pajero Sport and 2010 Outlander. The existing Lancer will be replaced with a new one and there will be new …

Renault Nissan inaugurated Chennai plant today

Renault Nissan the best automotive bomber launched its Chennai plant today. Renault Nissan phased out its Chennai plant with an investment of Rs 4500 crore. This pinnacle has been achieved by entering into an industry first strategic alliance with a French and Japanese company Based on the domestic market need Nissan will export 50% of …

Vibgyor Vehicles widens with its second Production Plant in Dankuni

Vibgyor Vehicles, the prestigious Kolkata-centered Vibgyor Allied Industries Ltd has plans to establish another manufacturing unit for two wheelers in West Bengal’s Dankuni. The present Dhulagori plant near Howrah dishes out 15000 units per month. The second plant will be operational from June, 2010. Vibgyor Vehicles shall invest an additional Rs. 100 crore in both …