China's auto exports hit record high in 2011
Beijing, Feb 8 : China's auto exports hit 849,000 units last year, the highest level seen since the onset of the global financial crisis, data showed Wednesday. Read Full Story

Car sales to fall in 10 years despite growth in January
New Delhi, Feb 8: Car sales grew for the third straight month in January by 7.2 percent, but the industry for the first time since 2002 is expected to miss its annual sales target of up to 2 percent, data released by the manufacturers Wednesday showed. Read Full Story

Car sales grew 7.2 percent in January
New Delhi, Feb 8 : Car makers started 2012 on a positive note, with sales up 7.2 percent in January -- the third consecutive month of gains after a lacklustre 2011, according to data released by an industry body Wednesday. Read Full Story

Daimler India's Bharat Benz trucks to roll on JK Tyres
Chennai, Feb 6 : India's number three tyre manufacturer JK Tyre and Industries Ltd has bagged the order from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd to supply tyres for its Bharat Benz trucks, said a top company official. Read Full Story

A car rally with blind navigators
Mumbai, Feb 5 : In a unique car rally, 100 enthusiastic blind navigators displayed their skills by directing their partner drivers through a 65 km route in the sixth edition of the Blind Man's Car Rally here Sunday. Read Full Story

Luxury car makers target India's small-town boom
By Shanawaz Akhtar, Bhopal, Feb 5 : Car manufacturers are setting their eyes on smaller Indian cities and towns as markets boom for their products, particularly sale of luxury vehicles. Read Full Story

Maruti trying to reduce waiting period
Kolkata, Feb 3 : India's top car maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited said it is trying to reduce the waiting period for the diesel based cars for which demands are increasing rapidly. Read Full Story

Force India launch 2012 car
Silverstone, Feb 3 : Sahara Force India Friday unveiled their car for the 2012 Formula One season as Paul Di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg pulled the covers off the VJM05 here at the team's headquarters here. Read Full Story

Maruti ramps up car production to bring down waiting period
Kolkata, Feb 3 : After reporting lower sales for its inability to meet the boom in demand for diesel vehicles, country's leading car maker Maruti Suzuki Friday said it is trying to bring down the waiting period for customers by ramping up production in its plants, including the Manesar unit. Read Full Story

Maruti plans to roll out SUVs and MPVs
Kolkata, Feb 3 : Maruti Suzuki has ramped up production of the diesel versions of its passenger cars and plans to roll out SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) and MPVs (Multi-purpose Vehicles) to remain as the market leader. Read Full Story

Fiat profit more than doubled in fourth quarter
Turin (Italy), Feb 3 : Fiat, Italy's largest carmaker, said its profit from the last three months of 2011 more than doubled on the strength of American car giant Chrysler, of which it owns almost 59 percent. Read Full Story

Renault to roll out below Rs.4 lakh car
Kolkata, Feb 2 : French auto major Renault Thursday said it is planning to launch a passenger car in India at below Rs.4 lakh. Read Full Story

Bajaj Auto's January sales up eight percent
Mumbai, Feb 2 : Two- and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Thursday reported an eight percent increase in sales for the month of January, which rose to 337,000 units from 313,583 units in the like period of last year. Read Full Story

Chrysler, Ford sales up in January
Chicago, Feb 2 : US auto sales for the Big Three American automakers were mixed in January as General Motors (GM) sales dropped 6 percent since January last year while Chrysler posted a strong gain of 44 percent over the same period and Ford increased 7 percent. Read Full Story

Mercedes-Benz to employ ''go to customer'' strategy for bigger success
Bangalore, Feb 1 : Eyeing a bigger market in affluent ''pockets'' other than metro cities, German car maker Mercedes-Benz today unveiled a ''Go the customer'' strategy to cash in on the flourishing luxury car segment in India. Read Full Story

Merc opposes higher excise duty of diesel cars
Bangalore, Feb 1 : German premium and luxury car maker Mercedes Benz today opposed the centre's plans to impose higher excise duty on diesel cars in the upcoming Budget saying that it would hurt the auto industry in various ways, a top company official today said. Read Full Story

Suzuki Jan sales up 23 pc at 35,099 units
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) today reported a jump of 23 per cent in its January, 2012 sales at 35,099 units. Read Full Story

Maruti unveils new DZire at Rs 4.79-Rs 7.09 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) today unveiled the new model of its entry-level sedan--Swift DZire-- at an introductory price between Rs 4.79 lakh to Rs 7.09 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). Read Full Story

TVS Motor Jan sales up 5 pc at 173,514 units
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company today reported 5.06 per cent increase in its total sales in January, 2012 at 173,514 units against 165,152 units sold in the same month last year. Read Full Story

Auto companies start 2012 with good sales
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Automobile companies have begun the new year on a positive note, logging steady and stable growth in sales for the month of January. Read Full Story

Ford India logs sales growth in January
Chennai, Feb 1 : Ford India, the Indian subsidiary of the American auto major Ford Motor Company, closed last month selling 10,789 units, up from 10,026 units sold in January 2011. Read Full Story

GM India January sales drop 17.46 percent
New Delhi, Feb 1 : General Motors India on Wednesday reported a 17.46 percent year-on-year decline in car sales for January, 2012. Read Full Story

Mahindra and Mahindra's January sales up 22 percent
Mumbai, Feb 1 : Automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra (M and M) Wednesday reported a 22 percent rise in its January sales at 44,717 units from 36,718 units sold during the corresponding month of 2011. Read Full Story

Tata Motors' January sales up 16 percent
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Tata Motors Wednesday reported a 16 percent rise in its overall sales, including exports in January, which stood at 87,465 units over 75,423 sold in the like period of 2011. Read Full Story

Maruti Suzuki unveils new Swift DZire
New Delhi, Feb 1: Car maker Maruti Suzuki Wednesday unveiled the second generation compact sedan Swift DZire. Read Full Story

Maruti Suzuki's January sales up 5.2 percent
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Wednesday reported a modest 5.2 percent increase in January sales at 115,433 vehicles, with domestic sales still continuing to be sluggish. Read Full Story

TVS Motor logs five percent sales growth in January
Chennai, Feb 1 : Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd closed last month with a five percent sales growth compared to January 2011. Read Full Story

TVS Motor's third quarter net profit up 1.39 percent
Mumbai, Jan 31 : Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Tuesday reported a 1.39 percent rise in net profit for the quarter ending December at Rs.1,728.1 crore from Rs.1,437.02 crore in the like period of 2010-11. Read Full Story

Hyundai to set up Technical Training Center in Ghana
New Delhi, Jan 31 : Hyundai Motor Company today said it will set up a Technical Training Center for automobile repair in Koforidua, Ghana. Read Full Story

Scania to step up Rs 150 cr plant in Banglore
New Delhi, Jan 31 : Scania Commercial Vehicles India will set up a plant in Narasapura Industrial Area, Bangalore, next year, with an investment of Rs 150 crore. Read Full Story

Honda Japan's nine-month net profit plummets 71 percent
Tokyo, Jan 31: Japan's Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday its net profit from April to December plunged 71.4 percent from the previous year to about 139.89 billion yen (USD 1.84 billion). Read Full Story

Bajaj Auto launches new 'Pulsar'
Mumbai, Jan 30 : Two-wheeler major, Bajaj Auto today unveiled the next generation of its popular motorcycle 'Pulsar 200 NS', which has re-defined motorcycling technology and design as-much-as the original Pulsars did way back in 2001, in the presence of its managing director Rajiv Bajaj. Read Full Story

Bajaj Auto unveils new Pulsar 200NS
New Delhi, Jan 30 : Bajaj Auto Monday unveiled a new motorcycle model -- Pulsar 200NS -- which will be commercially launched in the beginning of the next fiscal. Read Full Story

Ford's net income stands at USD 20.2 bn in 2011
Chicago, Jan 28 : Auto makers Ford announced Friday it posted a net income of USD 20.2 billion in 2011, the third consecutive year of the company's increased operating profits. Read Full Story

Ford posts USD 20.2 bn net income
Washington, Jan 28: Ford Friday posted a net income of USD 20.2 billion in 2011, the third consecutive year of the company's increased operating profits. Read Full Story

Mahindra and Mahindra receives 5,900 SUV bookings
Mumbai, Jan 27 : Automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra (M and M) Friday said it has received around 5,900-plus bookings for its sports utility vehicle (SUV) XUV500 in just two days after the bookings were reopened Jan 25. Read Full Story

Nissan to build new USD 2 bn plant in Mexico
Mexico City, Jan 27 : Nissan Motor Co. announced plans to invest USD 2 billion in building a third manufacturing facility in Mexico. Read Full Story

World's smallest single-seater car goes under production again
Sydney, Jan 24 : The single-seater Peel P50, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the smallest production car ever made has been resurrected by two British businessmen. Read Full Story

Renault Nissan Automotive to double capacity, hire 500
Chennai, Jan 25 : Franco-Japanese automotive joint venture Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. (RNAIPL) will double its capacity by March and hire around 500 hands to take care of expanded capacities, said an official Wednesday. Read Full Story

Diesel cars guzzling 40 percent of segment's fuel: CSE
New Delhi, Jan 25: Trashing industry contention that diesel use by cars is very low, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Wednesday said 40 percent of the total fuel used in the car segment in the country is diesel. Read Full Story

TVS Motor launches upgraded TVS Star City model
Chennai, Jan 24 : TVS Motor Company Ltd, which manufactures two- and three-wheelers, Tuesday announced the launch of an upgraded version of its 110cc motorcycle TVS Star City. Read Full Story

Bajaj Auto launches sports bike KTM Duke 200
New Delhi, Jan 24 : To strengthen its position in sports bike market in India, Bajaj Auto, in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer KTM, Tuesday launched its 200cc power bike Duke 200, priced at Rs.1.17 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Read Full Story

Delhi engineer's vehicle promises safer rural transport
By Nikhil Walia, New Delhi, Jan 24 : India's rural mobility scenario could soon see a much-awaited change with a Delhi engineer's indigenously developed vehicle set to give the locally made but accident-prone 'jugaads' a run for their money - that is, as soon as he gets funds for commercial production. Read Full Story

New airless tyres that never go flat to put an end to punctures
London, Jan 23 : The misery of stopping at the side of the road to change a flat tyre could soon be a thing of the past. Read Full Story

Nano Industry struggling due to fuel hike : VP
Hyderabad, Jan 20 : Even as the Nano was struggling due to increasing fuel prices and interest rates, the TATA motors has registered a comfortable growth, said Tata Motors Vice President (Commerical, Passengers cars) Mr R Ramakrishnan here today. Read Full Story

General Motors re-emerges as world's top vehicle-maker two years after near bankruptcy
Washington, Jan 20: General Motors (GM) has once again become the world's biggest vehicle maker, which marks dramatic turnaround for a firm that was facing bankruptcy two years ago. Read Full Story

Ford India to invest Rs.750 crore in Chennai plant
Chennai, Jan 20 : Ford India, the Indian subsidiary of the US-based Ford Motor Company, would invest Rs.750 crore at its plant near here to roll out the new compact sports utility vehicle EcoSport this year. Read Full Story

Chevrolet achieves best-ever global sales
Mumbai, Jan 20: Popular car brand Chevrolet sold 4.76 million vehicles around the world in 2011, setting a global sales record and driving automobile maker General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) global sales to more than 9 million vehicles, a 7.6 percent gain compared with 2010. Read Full Story

Chevrolet achieves best-ever global sales
Mumbai, Jan 20: Popular car brand Chevrolet sold 4.76 million vehicles around the world in 2011, setting a global sales record and driving automobile maker General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) global sales to more than 9 million vehicles, a 7.6 percent gain compared with 2010. Read Full Story

Soon, 'auto-pilot' car that drives itself at up to 80mph
London, Jan 17 : A leading carmaker has developed a new temporary auto pilot system that takes complete control over braking, steering and speeds up to 80mph, without letting the drivers do a thing. Read Full Story

Renault to launch two more models in India in 2012
Chennai, Jan 17 : French automobile manufacturer Renault will launch two more cars in India this year of which sports utility vehicle (SUV) Duster will be one. Read Full Story

Tata Motors global sales grows 27 percent in December
Mumbai, Jan 16 : Tata Motors Monday reported a 27 percent rise in its global sales in December which accounted for 114,920 vehicles, driven by strong sales of passenger cars and luxury Jaguar Land Rover brand. Read Full Story

Hyundai launches three-new LPG powered variants of Eon
New Delhi, Jan 16 : Automobile major Hyundai Motor Monday launched three new liquified petroleum gas (LPG) powered variants of its hatchback Eon D-Lite plus, Era plus and Magna plus priced between Rs.2.98 lakh and Rs.3.42 lakh. Read Full Story

Soon, 'smart vehicles' to communicate with each other to boost road safety
Washington, Jan 15 : Automakers and government agencies are teaming up to lay the foundations for a future in which smart vehicles will be able to communicate with one another to improve road safety. Read Full Story

Volkswagen's China sales go up in 2011
Beijing, Jan 13 : Volkswagen China said Friday that its auto sales rose 17.7 percent year-on-year to hit 2.26 million units in 2011. Read Full Story

Mahindra launches Duro DZ
Bangalore, Jan 12: Mahindra 2 Wheelers, part of the USD 14.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced launch of 'Mahindra Duro DZ' with an attempt to capture 10 per cent market share with in six months, Company Vice President (Domestic Marketing) Dharmendra Mishra said today. Read Full Story

Pravin Shah appointed M and M automotive CEO
Mumbai, Jan 12: The Mahindra and Mahindra group Thursday appointed Pravin Shah as chief executive of its automotive division, who would assume charge Feb 1. Read Full Story

Volkswagen sales up 109 pc in 2011
New Delhi, Jan 11 : Volkswagen Group clocked an impressive growth of 109.3 per cent in sales from January to December 2011. Read Full Story

Mahindra displays technology spectrum
New Delhi, Jan 11 : Automobile maker Mahindra and Mahindra unveiled both ends of the technology spectrum in two wheelers with utility and performance in the Duro DZ and Mahindra MGP30 here on Wednesday. Read Full Story

New Leyland Deere Backhoe loader launched in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 10: Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland, and the US-based agriculture machinery maker John Deere, today launched Earth Mover 435 Backhoe Loader here to forayed into the construction equipment business. Read Full Story

Mahindra to launch more new vehicles next fiscal
New Delhi, Jan 10 : Automobile major Mahindra and Mahindra (M and M) Tuesday said it would launch a range of products in the personal and commercial vehicles segment during 2012-13. Read Full Story

Vehicle sales up 8.45 percent in December
New Delhi, Jan 10 : Total vehicles sales across categories grew by 8.45 percent in the month of December at 14,13,709 units from 13,03,516 units in December 2010, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said Tuesday. Read Full Story

TVS Motor to launch 4 models by December
New Delhi, Jan 10 : Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company today announced to launch four models, including two motorcycles and two scooters, this year. Read Full Story

Elantra is North American Car of the Year
Detroit, Jan 10 : The Hyundai Elantra took top honors in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year here on Monday. Read Full Story

Mahindra launches hydrogen-powered three-wheeler
New Delhi, Jan 9: Mahindra and Mahindra (M and M) Monday launched the world's first hydrogen-fuel-run three-wheeler HyAlfa that will ply in Delhi soon. Read Full Story

Hydrogen fuelled 3-wheelers fleet "HyAlfa " launched at Auto Expo
New Delhi, Jan 9 : HyAlfa, world's first fleet of hydrogen fuelled three-wheelers, was launched at ongoing the Auto Expo here today. Read Full Story

Audi upbeat on India, to expand ops
Chennai, Jan 09 : Audi, the German luxury car maker, has identified India as its key strategic market and drawn ambitious expansion plans for the country, Mr Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG for Marketing and Sales, has said. Read Full Story

Maruti Suzuki unveils Ertiga at Auto Expo
New Delhi, Jan 8 : Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited unveiled India's first compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)- Ertiga- at the Auto Expo here on Friday. Read Full Story

Police assure smooth ride to Auto Expo
New Delhi, Jan 7 : Delhi Police Saturday said that they would ensure smooth movement of traffic around Pragati Maidan, the venue of the on-going 11th Auto Expo, a day after massive jams wreaked havoc on roads leading to the exhibition ground. Read Full Story

ICML unveils 3 models; to expand capacity to 50,000 units/yr by Dec
New Delhi, Jan 7 : International Cars and Motors Ltd (ICML), part of the Sonalika Group, today unveiled three vehicles in the price range of Rs 4 lakh to Rs 8 lakh at the ongoing Auto Expo, and expects its sales to grow by 20-25 per cent during the current year. Read Full Story

Toyota launches new Prius at starting price of Rs 27.38 lakh
New Delhi, Jan 7 : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched a new variant of its hybrid car Prius at the ongoing Auto Expo in the Capital. Read Full Story

Will shift Auto Expo elsewhere if told, say oganisers
New Delhi, Jan 7: A day after massive crowds caused chaos at the prestigious Auto Expo in Pragati Maidan and traffic jams outside, one of the organisers Saturday said they were ready to shift the venue in the future as suggested by Delhi Police. Read Full Story

Toyota launches third generation Prius with new features
New Delhi, Jan 7 : Toyota Saturday launched its third generation hybrid hatchback Pruis priced between Rs.27.38 lakh and Rs.29.40 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) at the Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Vespa scooters to return to India
New Delhi, Jan 7 : Popular Vespa scooters will once again be seen running through the streets of India as Italian automaker Piaggio will relaunch the brand in the country this March. Read Full Story

Force Motors unveils "Traveller-26 " at Auto Expo
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Force Motors today showcased a new range of vehicles, including the world's largest monocoque van "Traveller-26" at the Auto Expo. Read Full Story

Ducati launches "Monster 795 " at Rs 6.99 lakh
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Italian bike maker Ducati today launched the most-awaited 'Monster' model M795, priced at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Read Full Story

Piaggio unveils "Vespa "
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Three-wheeler maker Piaggio Vehicles today introduced its Vespa model at the 11th Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Mahindra and Mahindra to launch electric cars before Diwali
New Delhi, Jan 6: Mahindra and Mahindra (M and M) today unveiled two Mahindra Reva electric cars at the 11th Auto Expo, and expects to sell them in the domestic market before Diwali. Read Full Story

Kohler unveils new version of KD441 engine
New Delhi, Jan 6: Kohler Engines, a part of the Kohler Co, a 5 billion dollar company headquartered at Wisconsin, US, has unveiled the new 2012 version of KD441 engine with improved power, torque and fuel efficiency and also showcased a range of engines for 'last mile connectivity' vehicles at the ongoing 11th Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Mahindra Group unveils electric car
New Delhi, Jan 6 : The Mahindra Group Friday unveiled its Reva NXR next generation concept electric vehicle (EV). The car is expected to be launched in November around Diwali. Read Full Story

Renault enters compact car segment with Pulse launch
New Delhi, Jan 6 : French automaker Renault Friday entered India's compact car segment with the launch of the Pulse priced between Rs.5.77 lakh and Rs.6.25 lakh. Read Full Story

General Motors unveils Sail and MPV Concept at Auto Expo
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Carmaker General Motors (GM) today unveiled the first two products from its joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC)--the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept--at the ongoing 11th Auto Expo in the capital. Read Full Story

Toyota to manufacture Etios and Liva in Brazil; unveils racing cars
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Automaker Toyota Motor Corporation (TKM) today said it will commence production of Etios and Liva in Brazil from 2013. Read Full Story

Renault India launches premium compact car 'Pulse'
New Delhi, Jan 6 : As part of the plan to introduce five new products in India during the year, carmaker Renault India today launched its premium compact car 'Pulse' in the domestic market at 11th Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Hero MotoCorp unveils "Leap ", expects double-digit growth in FY13
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Hero MotoCorp Ltd, the world's largest two-wheeler maker, today unveiled hybrid concept scooter "Leap" at the Auto Expo, and expects a double-digit sales growth during the next financial year. Read Full Story

Maruti Suzuki enters utility vehicle segment; launches "Ertiga "
New Delhi, Jan 6 : India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki today unveiled compact multi-purpose vehicle "Ertiga" at the Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Maruti Suzuki unveils multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Automobile giant Maruti Suzuki Friday entered the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment with the unveiling of the Ertiga on the second day of the Auto Expo here. Read Full Story

Thousands swamp Auto Expo, exhibitors fret at chaos
New Delhi, Jan 6: Chaos seemed to reign at the Auto Expo Friday as thousands of visitors thronged auto exhibitors' stalls at the Pragati Maidan, completely overrunning the venue, and causing many exhibitors including Anand Mahindra to fret over the shoddy management. Read Full Story

Piaggio re-enters Indian market with Vespa scooter
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Italian two-wheeler maker Piaggio Friday showcased the gearless Vespa scooter targeted at a niche segment. It will hit the roads in April and will be available in 35 major cities. Read Full Story