Dilip gives a new flair to Nano

The celebrated car designer Dilip Chhabria has at last heart to redefine the fame-oriented Nano. He would touch up some 200 Nano units once they come out of the showrooms. Dilip’s own company DC Design Pvt. Ltd is in a tie-up with Carnation Auto India Ltd which is an off-shoot from the former chief of …

Volkswagen to drive along the Indian roads with its Beetle

Just a month away and the sensation of Volkswagen’s Beetle, People’s Car, will be on the Indian roads once it is imported from the Mexican plant. Yet to be priced, Beetle is another fiesta from the German car maker and is known for is popularity and historical impact in the industry. Some of the industry …

Bajaj rides 100-cc to regain second spot in 2-wheeler mkt

A big dividend for Bajaj with its 100-cc two wheelers. The recent launch of Discover enabled the company regain its slot on top – second largest two wheeler company after Hero Honda- in the entry level segment. TVS is also in the fray with these companies. During the recession and the socalled downfall of sales …

GM in talks to bring Chinese cars to India

A PTI release reveals that General Motors is on the verge of bringing the Chinese car into India, as the negotiations between GM and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp is expected to finalise soon. Wuling will be the other partner in this deed, which started some 8 months ago. The President for the Indian unit of …

Shifting gear of the Nano vendors

The all means of Nano vendors, presently doing a good job to Tata, are making their new location in Sanand by next March. Till then they will be in the present locations, said the company. Sanand is located 35km from Ahmedabad and the main supplier for Nano, Amul Industries (rods and crankshafts) is migrating to …

Mahindra poised to land in Chennai for its plant

Mahindra & Mahindra is drafting its stance to have a unit in Cheyyar near Chennai. The company has earmarked 550 acres of which the government of Tamilnadu has apportioned 225 acres so as to make the company procure the rest of the land. It the scheme materialises, then the unit would produce tractors and an …

A final impasse from Renault

The criss-cross situation for Renault in Indian market has nothing to do with its continued presence, said the company people. They are relieved that the likes of Peugeot (which went into recluse 12 years ago leaving some 2000 people jobless) would not happen with Renault. Renault’s Indian proposals include one with M&M which is kept …

Honda readies for the launch of 110cc bike

The Indian roads will a new see a new find from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter. The 110cc bike is expected to roll down in the current fiscal as a ‘full-fledged’ at an affordable pricing(Rs45000) Though coming under 100c segment, this bike will be known for its sporty nature and style, said the company official. The …