Maruti Suzuki Launched SX4 Hybrid Cars & Eeco Charge Electric Vehicals

India's car market leader Maruti Suzuki today handed over first lot of Two Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid cars and One 'Eeco Charge' to Mr Arvinder Singh Lovely, Hon'ble Minister of Transport for NCT Delhi. The vehicles intended for use at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, were handed over by Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, in the city.Maruti Suzuki has made ready a lot of 14 future technology vehicles for...[Readmore]

Hyundai Next Gen i10 Launched; Price Starts from Rs. 3.48

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today introduced Next Gen i10 – the all new version of its premium compact i10. Sporting an innovative design look and an array of contemporary features, the Next Gen i10 is sure to win many hearts and replicate the phenomenal success of the existing Hyundai i10. Significantly, this fresh and exciting Next Gen i10 gives Indian consumers the choice...[Readmore]

BMW X5 Petrol & Diesel Variants Launched in India

The new BMW X5 was unveiled at Bird Automotive, the new BMW dealership facility in Gurgaon. The new BMW X5 has been launched in two variants: BMW X5 xDrive50i (petrol) and BMW X5 xDrive30d (diesel) and can be ordered at BMW dealerships across India.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW India said, "The new BMW X5 continues to set the standards in driving dynamics, combining more than ever before the fascinating driving experience...[Readmore]

New Bajaj Two Wheelers Showroom @ Hyderabad Opened by Abhinandan Motors

India's number one dealer for Bajaj three-wheelers, Hyderabad-based Abhinandan Motors P. Ltd. (AMPL) opens its Bajaj Two-Wheeler showroom here at Hyderabad today. The showroom was inaugurated by Amit Pawar, Zonal Manager (Sales AP), Bajaj Auto Ltd. here at Towli Chowki.Speaking to Media on the occasion at Abhinandan Bajaj showroom, Towli Chowki, Hyderabad, Amit Pawar, Zonal Manager (Sales AP), Bajaj Auto Ltd. said that the three-storied new showroom...[Readmore]

BMW India Strengths Production Capacity & Dealer Network

The BMW Group is strengthening its commitment in the growth market of India. As a first step, local production capacity at the BMW plant in Chennai has been increased from 3,000 to 5,400 units and the dealer network further expanded."India is a market that holds great potential for the future for us and is a building block in our global market offensive. Our success so far has proved that our production-follows-the-market strategy, which has already...[Readmore]

World's First Talking Newspaper With Volkswagen Vento

It is a talking newspaper from Volkswagen, this time to introduce the Vento, its premium entry level sedan in India.Unlike most sedans in this segment, the Volkswagen Vento has an extremely elegant and pure design which is a result of passionate craftsmanship. The communication brings this alive through the talking newspaper.Speaking about this innovation Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing & PR, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India...[Readmore]

HM-Mitsubishi To Expand Dealership Network with 22 New Dealerships

HM-Mitsubishi Motors, one of India’s leading auto manufacturers, is revamping its dealer strategy for the Indian market. As part of the strategy, HM-Mitsubishi will be significantly enhancing its presence in the country, with increased focus on tier II locations. The company will be inaugurating 22 new dealerships by March 2011. With this, HM-Mitsubishi will have 62 dealerships across India.Speaking about the same, Y.V.S Vijay Kumar, Executive Vice...[Readmore]

Mahindra's Power Scooters Conquer Khardung La

Since their launch in 2009, the Mahindra Rodeo and Mahindra Duro have proved themselves as true city slickers, capable of taking on the toughest urban terrain. Now, these nifty two wheelers have proved their mettle in the mountains as well.In August 2009, two intrepid journalists from Overdrive magazine, Halley Prabhakar and Kshitij Sharma, decided to ride the Rodeo and the Duro to Khardung La, the world's highest motorable pass.But would the scooters...[Readmore]

Mahindra Bikes Coming Soon in India

The eagerly anticipated launch of Mahindra 2 Wheelers’ new range of motorcycles is just around the corner and to add to the excitement, there’s a specially created teaser campaign that’s all set to hit TV screens in the coming week.Shot extensively on the world renowned Vallelunga Moto GP race track in Rome, Italy, the ad highlights the bikes’ Italian design credentials and the fact that they have undergone rigorous tests in Italy before coming to...[Readmore]

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 l Price @ Rs 6.16 Lakhs Launched in India

After the successful debut of the 1.2 l Polo in India earlier this year, Volkswagen, Europe's largest car manufacturer introduces its powerful 1.6 l Polo variant into the market. This hot hatchback will be available to customers in the highline petrol variant at Rs. 6.16 lakhs, ex showroom New Delhi.Commenting on this new variant, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said "with...[Readmore]

Harley Davidson Announces Harley Rock Riders in India

Harley-Davidson India today announced the launch of its unique music property - Harley Rock Riders, an annual music platform which will bring together motorcycling and music, honoring Harley-Davidson's historic association with Rock & Roll and its legends. In its first year, Harley Rock Riders will commence with a five-city tour accompanied by Split and guest performances by Them Clones, Thermal and a Quarter, Menwhopause, Native Tongue and Indus...[Readmore]

Toyota India Sales Up 26% in August 2010

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has registered a growth of 26% in sales in August 2010 compared to the same period last year. It sold 6361 units in August 2010 against 5045 units in August last year.A growth of 62% has been recorded for the period January to August 2010, over the same period last year.Commenting on the month's performance, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director-Marketing TKM, said, "The Corolla Diesel that was launched in the end of...[Readmore]

Maruti Suzuki Sales up 23.6% in August 2010

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India's car market leader, sold a total of 104,791 vehicles in August 2010, growing 23.6 per cent in the month. This includes exports of 12,117units. This is the highest ever monthly sales recorded by the company.The company had sold a total of 84,808 vehicles in August 2009.Maruti Suzuki's volume in the domestic A2 segment grew by 25.7 per cent and in the A3 segment the sales volume grew by 34 per cent during the month...[Readmore]

GM India Sales up 34% in August 2010

General Motors India has registered an impressive growth of 34% in sales in August 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 7941 units in August 2010 against 5939 units in August 2009.The August 2010 sales comprised 2481 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 2475 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1438 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 724 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 325 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 240 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 176 units of the...[Readmore]

Audi India Sales Up 46% August 2010

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, continued its remarkable performance in India. The company sold 1876 cars from January - August 2010 and has surpassed its last year's annual sales of 1658 cars sold. The company has recorded a growth of 66 % over the same period in 2009 (1128 units, Jan - Aug 2009). Audi India recorded sales of 250 cars in August 2010, a 46 % growth over August 2009 sales (171 units)."Having successfully surpassed last...[Readmore]

Mahindra Auto Sales Up 29% in August 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a part of the US $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that its auto sales for August 2010 stood at 28903 units as against 22413 units during August 2009, an increase of 29%.The company's domestic sales stand at 27275 units during August 2010, as against 21410 units during August 2009, an increase of 27%. Exports have grown by 62% during the same period.The domestic sales for the passenger UV range...[Readmore]

Mahindra Two Wheelers Sales Up 279% in August 2010

Mahindra Two Wheelers, a part of the US $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, has further consolidated its presence in the two wheeler segment, with record sales of 15,165 units in August 2010.Mahindra Two Wheelers today announced that its sales for the month of August 2010 stood at 15165 units, as against 4005 units in August 2009, an increase of 279%.Total cumulative sales from April to August 2010 stood at 54261 units, as compared to 12948 units for the...[Readmore]

TVS Motor's Highest Sales in August 2010

In an impressive showing of monthly numbers, TVS Motor Company registered the highest ever sales figures in the month of August 2010. Total sales of the company stood at 170,735 units in August 2010 against 127,875 units in August 2009, a growth of 34%. Robust growth in all segments of the two and three wheeler market enabled the company to record maximum sales. Independently too, two wheelers and three wheeler sales were highest ever for TVS Motor...[Readmore]

Tata Motors sales Up 32% in August 2010

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in August 2010 were 65,938 vehicles, a growth of 32% over 49,810 vehicles sold in August 2009. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for August 2010 were 60,781 nos., a 29% growth over 47,126 nos. sold in August last year.Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal are 315,445 nos., a growth of 43% over 220,978...[Readmore]

New Swift & Suzuki Kizashi Sport Grade at 2010 Paris Show

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile 2010), which opens on 30 September*, Suzuki Motor Corporation will be exhibiting the following automobiles:New SwiftSince its market launch in 2004, the Swift has been Suzuki's highest-selling compact car. With worldwide sales exceeding 1.8 million units, it has become Suzuki's highest-profile world strategic model. Now, Suzuki has created a new Swift in line with a "More Swift!" development concept....[Readmore]

Honda Siel Cars India Sales Up 38.75% in August 2010

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, reported unprecedented August sales since its inception in 1998. The company sold 5,532 units in August 2010 as against 3,987 units sold in August 2009 marking an impressive growth of 38.75%.The company's best-selling model Honda City sold an impressive 4,259 units in August 2010. Commenting on the company's remarkable sales for the month Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, VP -Marketing,...[Readmore]

Hyundai India Domestic Sales Up 17.2% in August 2010

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country's second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter continued to be on a growth trajectory with the domestic sales growing by 17.2% over the same month last year.HMIL's total sales for August, 2010 stood at 50,636 units as against 49,521 units in August, 2009 registering a 2.3 % cumulative growth over the same period last year. The domestic sales accounted for 28,601 units as against 24,401...[Readmore]

Volkswagen India Record Sales

Volkswagen Group India breaks its own record by surpassing the cumulative sales figures of the year 2009 by the month of July 2010. The three brands of the Group - Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen - delivered in total 21,333 vehicles to customers from January to July 2010 as compared to 9664 cars sold from January to July 2009, up by 11,669 cars, taking the company's growth to the highest ever witnessed in India at 120.7% percent.Speaking to the media...[Readmore]

Tata Motors Ties Up With IndusInd Bank For Auto Financing

Tata Motors has entered into an understanding with IndusInd Bank for financing its range of passenger vehicles to provide an added facility of finance to its customers. A memorandum of understanding was signed by senior executives of both the companies today.Mr. R. Ramakrishnan Vice President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors Limited said, "The customers of Tata Motors will now have access to customised finance products from IndusInd...[Readmore]

New Hero Honda Super Splendor Launched @ Price Rs. 45950

Hero Honda Motors Ltd, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched the All-New Super Splendor with new value-added features to further strengthen its leadership in the deluxe segment. The all-new Super Splendor 125cc features aesthetic and technological advancements for superior performance and exceptional riding experience.Commenting on the launch, Anil Dua, Sr. Vice-President (Marketing & Sales), Hero Honda Motors Ltd said, "The...[Readmore]

One Million Edition Maruti Suzuki Swift Launched @ Price Rs. 483079

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country's largest car manufacturer, today announced the launch of a limited edition of Swift, the iconic premium small car brand.The "Swift One Million Edition" shall be available in a specially created "Goldsmith Black" color and shall be loaded with smart and attractive features like splendid graphics, special integrated stereo with USB and speakers, luxurious leather seats, cushions, foot-mats and an artistic decal...[Readmore]

Honda Siel Cars India Registers Growth of 38.75% in August 2010

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, reported unprecedented August sales since its inception in 1998. The company sold 5,532 units in August 2010 as against 3,987 units sold in August 2009 marking an impressive growth of 38.75%.The company's best-selling model Honda City sold an impressive 4,259 units in August 2010. Commenting on the company's remarkable sales for the month Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, VP -Marketing,...[Readmore]