Carmakers

Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' a casualty as steel, auto firms spar over sourcing; minister seeks relaxation in import rules

The steel ministry in August announced stringent import rules for some high-grade steel products that are sourced by carmakers from countries such as Japan and South Korea but not yet manufactured in India.

Automakers will invest in charging sites in Germany to increase demand for electric cars

Top carmakers in Germany have agreed to jointly invest in thousands of ultra-fast charging sites across Europe to boost mainstream acceptance of electric cars, the companies said.

First driverless test in UK streets to take place today

A driverless vehicle carrying passengers will take to Britain's public roads for the first time on Tuesday, as part of trials aimed at paving the way for autonomous cars to hit the highways by the end of the decade.

Toyota, Uber latest to join forces in ride-sharing rush

Toyota Motor Corp and Uber said on Tuesday they would partner to explore ride-sharing, including an investment by the Japanese automaker in the on-demand ride company, the latest in a wave of high-profile partnerships between carmakers and ride-sharing services.

Carmakers' rush to put latest tech in lower-priced models

Rapidly evolving technology is upending the traditional pecking order in the luxury car market, which until now has operated on the principle that bigger is better.

Carmakers to go ahead with planned expansion regardless of slowdown

BMW starts assembly of MINI in Chennai; prices may drop by Rs 10 lakh

Stepping up the fight for a pie in a slumping car market, BMW has started assembling its luxury small car Mini models in Chennai in order to meet "the steadily increasing demand".

Maruti plans Rs 20k price hike, others to follow suit

If you were to wait for the first fortnight of January for buying your dream machine, you may not be worse off because dealers are usually left with some unsold stock of 2012, which is available at older prices

Diesel hike lesser of two evils for struggling carmakers

India's first diesel price hike in more than a year clouds the only bright spot in the country's struggling car market, but carmakers will also be quietly relieved after lobbying hard against the gloomier alternative of a tax on diesel vehicles.

BMW starts assembly of MINI in Chennai; prices may drop by Rs 10 lakh

Stepping up the fight for a pie in a slumping car market, BMW has started assembling its luxury small car Mini models in Chennai in order to meet "the steadily increasing demand".