Ford announces $2.5 bn auto plant investment in Mexico
The Ford Motor Company unveiled Friday a $2.5 billion investment for engine and transmission plants in Mexico, the second major project announced in the country by a foreign auto power this week.
Apr 18, 2015, 01:06 AM ISTNo factory for old men - Hyundai Motor seeks to end seniority-based pay
In a bid to curb rising domestic labour costs, Hyundai Motor Co is seeking to base wages on merit not seniority in an overhaul of a decades-old salary system that puts the South Korean firm on a collision course with its activist union.
Apr 17, 2015, 06:09 AM ISTChinese automaker Geely gears up for push into Europe, US
Chinese automaker Geely is set to start producing a small crossover utility vehicle late next year - the first car to be built using a common platform jointly developed with Volvo.
Apr 17, 2015, 05:46 AM ISTHonda introduces new Honda City VX(O) grade at Rs 10.64 lakh
The VX(O) MT i-VTEC Petrol comes at Rs 10.64 lakh while the diesel version comes at Rs 11.83 lakh.
Apr 14, 2015, 21:59 PM ISTWhat excites Bajaj is Harley, not GM
Bajaj said the company can become a global leader in the segment only if it narrows focus as far as products are concerned.
Apr 14, 2015, 18:23 PM ISTTata Motors makes Jaguar history in UK
Tata Motors has made automotive history in Britain with the launch of Jaguar's newest model XE.
Apr 14, 2015, 18:22 PM ISTEscorts, Amul Group form JV to make speciality tractors
Amul Group will be the majority stake holder with 60 percent and the rest will be held by Escorts in the joint venture firm.
Apr 13, 2015, 20:23 PM ISTNissan India appoints Satinder Singh as VP Sales
Japanese carmaker Nissan on Friday announced the appointment of Satinder Singh Bajwa as Vice-President Sales, Network and Customer Relations for its India operations.
Apr 10, 2015, 19:23 PM ISTCar sales in India rise in FY15 after 2 years of decline
Domestic car sales in FY15 stood at 18,76,017 units as compared to 17,86,826 units in the previous fiscal.
Apr 10, 2015, 13:05 PM ISTChina auto sales up 3.3% in March
Vehicle sales had slipped 0.2 percent from 2014 in February.
Apr 09, 2015, 15:19 PM ISTMercedes, Nissan expand cooperation to build pickup
Nissan Motor will develop a mid-sized pickup truck for Mercedes-Benz.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:25 AM ISTCanada sells its multibillion-dollar stake in General Motors
The original 2009 investment was part of the effort to bail out the then-sputtering automaker.
Apr 07, 2015, 10:44 AM ISTHonda City 4th gen achieves 1 lakh sales mark
The company has sold over 4.3 lakh units of Honda City so far.
Apr 06, 2015, 14:11 PM ISTBajaj Auto motorcycle sales dip 22% in March
Bajaj Auto on Monday reported a 22 per cent fall in motorcycle sales at 2,09,937 units in March as compared with 2,70,578 units the same month in 2014.
Apr 06, 2015, 13:11 PM ISTDriverless car completes 3,500-mile US cross-country trip in 9 days
99 percent of the trip was done with the car in automated mode.
Apr 06, 2015, 12:31 PM ISTHyundai to launch semiautonomous car 'Equus' by this year
The price of ' Equus' would range between from 61,500 dollars to 68,750 dollars.
Apr 06, 2015, 09:40 AM ISTAudi, Merc slug it out for top slot in Indian luxury car market
In 2014, Audi retained the top slot in the Indian luxury car market.
Apr 02, 2015, 19:39 PM ISTAudi to launch 5 new models in next 5 months in India
The company will launch the new Audi TT model in India this month.
Apr 02, 2015, 19:35 PM ISTMaruti eyes another strong year post record sales in FY 2015
Auto industry expects car sales to grow around 6-8 percent in 2015-16.
Apr 02, 2015, 17:47 PM ISTInsurers deplore modest hike in 3rd party insurance premium
Disappointed by moderate hike allowed by the regulator IRDAI in third party motor premium, effective from today, general insurers may hike premiums in other classes of business to compensate for it.
Apr 01, 2015, 22:08 PM IST