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Flying car to become reality in 2017

The Czech-built vehicle can hit over 160 kph on the ground and it flies at 200kph on twin propellers.

Mar 17, 2015, 15:42 PM IST

Hyundai i20 Active launched in India at Rs 6.38 Lakh

The i20 Active, SUV appearance conveys athletic presence and aggressive side-profile rake.

Mar 17, 2015, 10:52 AM IST

Triumph aims to sell 2,500 premium motorcycles a year in India

UK based high-end motorcycles brand Triumph on said it aims to sell 2,500 units of its premium bikes a year.

Mar 12, 2015, 16:27 PM IST

Volkswagen says cost-cutting to start bearing fruit this year

German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it expects a massive cost-cutting programme to begin bearing fruit this year.

Mar 12, 2015, 16:22 PM IST

Mercedes launches new luxe tourer B-Class; higher version of A-Class

The new B-Class comes in both petrol and diesel variants.

Mar 11, 2015, 19:19 PM IST

Mahindra launches XUV500 limited edition at Rs 14.48 lakh

The vehicle also comes with features like driver information system, fully automatic temperature control and six airbags.

Feb 24, 2015, 10:37 AM IST

More electric car charging points in Japan than gas stations

The country`s number-two automaker Nissan says there are now 40,000 charging units -- including those inside private homes -- across the nation, compared with 34,000 petrol stations.

Feb 17, 2015, 12:59 PM IST

M&M plans to invest Rs 4,000 crore on new plant in Tamil Nadu

Auto major Mahindra and Mahindra has proposed to invest Rs 4,000 crore for setting up a large manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu which would roll out the company's future models, a top official said on Saturday.

Feb 14, 2015, 16:13 PM IST

Tech Mahindra plans more facilities in United States

Tech Mahindra Ltd will build more technology development facilities in the United States and Canada and boost local hiring to tap new business opportunities linked to digital technologies, its chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

Feb 11, 2015, 19:03 PM IST

Hyundai Verna 2015 to hit Indian roads on February 18

The new Verna will be similar in looks to the Solaris, which is sold in Russia.

Feb 10, 2015, 23:44 PM IST

Nissan raises full-year profit forecast to $3.5 bn

Nissan said Monday it was raising its full-year net profit forecast to $3.5 billion, thanks to cost cutting efforts and a cheaper yen.

Feb 09, 2015, 13:32 PM IST

Honda plans 15 new launches in FY16, eyes 50 lakh units a year

Japanese auto major Honda is undertaking an aggressive market expansion ride in the Indian two-wheeler segment with 15 new launches in the next fiscal year, while setting eyes on annual sales of 50 lakh units.

Feb 04, 2015, 17:25 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp Q3 net up 11% at Rs 583 crore

Country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday posted 11.11 percent rise in its net profit at Rs 582.98 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2014.

Feb 03, 2015, 19:51 PM IST

Renault launches global digital strategy in India

Renault on Thursday launched its new global digital strategy in India, to be replicated across its international operations, underlining the country's importance in the French auto major's overall growth plans.

Jan 29, 2015, 20:29 PM IST

Nissan aims to double sales network to 300 outlets by 2016-end

Japanese car maker Nissan is looking to double its sales network in India to around 300 dealerships in the next two years with almost 50 percent of the new outlets in smaller cities and towns.

Jan 29, 2015, 19:52 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki Q3 net profit up 18% at Rs 802 crore

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported 17.8 percent increase in net profit at Rs 802.2 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.

Jan 27, 2015, 13:55 PM IST

Toyota still world`s top automaker with 10.23 mn vehicles sold in 2014

Toyota sold 10.23 million vehicles last year, it said Wednesday, outpacing General Motors and Volkswagen to remain the world`s biggest automaker, but a shaky outlook for 2015 could see it lose the title to its German rival.

Jan 21, 2015, 10:50 AM IST

Volkswagen launches petrol model of Cross Polo at Rs 7.07 lakh

The new vehicle, which comes with 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Jan 14, 2015, 18:43 PM IST

Mahindra's used-vehicle biz to grow at 25-30%

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra controlled second hand vehicle arm Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd is expanding at healthy pace of over 25 percent.

Jan 09, 2015, 11:27 AM IST

Domestic car sales soar 15.26% in December

Domestic passenger car sales rose 15.26 percent to 1,52,743 units in December 2014 as compared to 1,32,524 units in December 2013.

Jan 09, 2015, 10:57 AM IST