The super bike maker has witnessed double-digit growth over the last three years and expects it to continue even in the current slump
All in all, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers seems to have finally learnt its lesson, after widespread criticism the last time by auto industry biggies like Anand Mahindra over poor organisation. Last year, Mahindra had termed it a "tamasha".<br />
For the Indian automobile industry, which is heading to its first drop in sales in 12 years this fiscal, the 12th edition of the Auto Expo 2014 could herald its coming of age. Here are some images from the Auto Expo. <br />
India's flagship automobile show Auto Expo will start today with companies hoping that new models to be unveiled during the spectacle will help revive demand at a time when the sector is going through a prolonged slump.
Lamenting the state of 'limbo' in India ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Wednesday said it is not only investors but even consumers who have chosen to wait till a new government is formed.
It is taking our style of motorcycling international. Which is fun, exciting, non intimidating style of motorcycling. So we have a global ambition now in our motorcycling business, says Siddhartha Lal
It is not a surprise that Priyanka Chopra was seen posing sexily on top of a Range Rover at the Auto Expo in Delhi yesterday. The idea was to tell the prospective customers that anyone driving this car would attract women as sexy and beautiful as Priyanka Chopra.
Hyundai believes that that they have been able to capture the rural market even as the automobile market has shrunk by 7 percent. Excerpts from the interview.
The first model, Datsun Go, a hatchback in the under Rs 4-lakh price band, was rolled out yesterday at its Chennai plant and will be ready for bookings next month. The company is reviving the Datsun brand after almost three decades and is aimed at first-time car buyers.<br />
Indian companies have failed to make serious strides in research and developemnt of alternative fuel technologies
Parent firm Suzuki Motor Corp's executive vice-president T Suzuki said the two new cars were aimed at meeting the growing demand of sedans in India, China and elsewhere. But officials have declined to specify when the new cars would be available in showrooms.<br />
Apart from being a two seater which comes with automatic transmission, the 'U' car will also have another first: scissor doors.<br />
Maruti could pull a rabbit out of its hat with Celerio pricing. This car is expected to come with "introductory" prices from tomorrow.That is industry jargon for shockingly low prices to generate demand in a slowing market.
With its Storm Edge design language, the new Santa Fe replaces the older model and competes with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, Ssangyong Rexton and Chevrolet Captiva.<br />
For Ford, India has moved on from the 'emerging market' tag. Its global VP (Marketing and Sales) James Farley says India is an 'emerged' market now, one of the few which is growing across the world.
About 3,000 new jobs will be created at the plant, which will mainly manufacture scooters, demand of which has surged in the world's biggest two-wheeler market.<br />
A senior Renault executive said that they don't have cars addressing almost half the market and planned to introduce a cheaper car.
Launched in India, the new Stree will also be built and exported to select international markets at the company's assembly facility in Bawal, Haryana.<br />
Even as Delhi hosts its Auto Show, the question to ask is: is private transport becoming more important than public? And how can this be right in a country of 1.2 billion people?
Launches are sequenced as they should be, washrooms at the venue are clean and security is not a hindrance so far.<br />
The CEO of Maruti Suzuki tells FirstBiz how the auto major is banking on growth in India's villages to stay on top.
Tata Motors introduced its compact sedan Zest, along with its Bolt hatchback, ahead of the Auto Expo to be held from February 5 to 11. Ford made the global unveiling of its Figo Concept, which will be its first compact sedan offering in India.<br />
As buyers move to petrol vehicles, Mahindra obviously wants to offer them suitable petrol Utility Vehicles option too. Besides, the company is also quietly working towards a significant presence in the emerging segment of "compact" SUVs later this year, and of course, M&M remains the only company in India which is seriously committed to alternate fuel powertrains.<br />
It is no surprise that after the success of its compact SUV Ford Ecosport, the company is now looking at the B segment to increase sales volumes in India.
For the automobile industry, it's been a horrible last year. Well, make that two. The motor show this year holds some promise
On March 6, 2014, Daimler will have a ground breaking ceremony for Bharat Benz buses. The company believes it has the right partners to take this next step