TVS launches new Apache RTR

Two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company today launched the new Apache RTR 2012 series incorporating cosmetic changes. The Apache RTR series, a successful motorcycle for the Chennai-based automajor, had been launched with "new beast themed styling", a company statement said.

Mahindra & Mahindra to invest in Uttarakhand

Indian Auto Major Mahindra & Mahindra has proposed to invest Rs 3,000 crore to set up a manufacturing plant in Uttarakhand, according to the state government.

"Mahindra group has proposed to establish a project worth Rs 3,000 crore," the state government said in a statement. According to the statement, Mr. Pawan Goenka - President (Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors)Mahindra & Mahindra had a meeting with the State Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Bahuguna on 26th of April.

Skoda' new Fabia Scout launched

Czech car maker Skoda has now launched 'Scout' its semi off-road version of the well know hatchback 'Fabia', which was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo. Fabia can be greeted as the one of the most stylish hatchbacks offered on the Indian roads, but this cute hatch was given a several redesign to its current structure globally on its basic Mk4 platform to create a array of models like the Fabia vRS, Monte Carlo Special Edition and the Urban.

New Audi Q5 updates from Beijing Auto Show

Audi have made some updates to the young member its 'Q' family the Audi Q5. Unlike face lifts by other car maker, its not really possible to make out the updates visually on the new Q5 as the biggest change has happened under the hood. Audi has put in a hybrid powertrain for the first time in the Q5.

Lamborghini opens showroom in Mumbai, its second in the country.

Lamborghini has opened its first showroom in Mumbai after the first in Delhi. Autohangar is the dealer for Lamborghini cars in Mumbai and hopes to boost its presence in the financial capital of the country by this. Autohanger who also happen to be the main dealers for Mercedes Benz in the metro.

Nissan plans to become the largest car exporter from India

With the plans to launch of Datsun brand for emerging markets like India, Nissan is also planning to become the largest car exporter from India. Nissan, started car exports from 2010 in Chennai is currently the fastest growing car exporter from India based on the last fiscal car exports. However the car export market in India is dominated by Hyundai Motors and Maruti Suzuki India.

Toyota's new Electric Vehicle

Toyota Auto Body Co. has announced the rollout of a single-seat electric vehicle that features a charging time about the same as an iPad. The EV, which has a top speed of around 60 kilometers per hour, will come in two types for household and delivery service. The maker expects the super compact car, which will be emission free, will also be used in factories to transport workers.

Indian Commercial Vehicle market to double to 1.6 million units reports E&Y

The Indian commercial vehicle market will double to 1.6 million units in next five years thanks to the increase in infrastructure spend, rapid urbanisation and entry of major multinational players in the country said Ernst & Young in its latest report on 'Mega trends shaping the Indian commercial vehicle market.'

2012 Mercedes M Class in showrooms from this May

Mercedes-Benz will launch the stylish new M-class this May across India. The fully loaded M-class will initially be brought as a CBU (Completely Build Units) across showrooms. Mercedes would launch the new ML 350 CDI at a price tag of around Rs. 69 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai.

Lamborghini's concept SUV Urus unveiled at Beijing Motor Show

Lamborghini have unveiled their concept SUV 'Urus', at the Beijing Motor Show. The Urus boasts of a 608PS engine and features full time all-wheel drive. Less than 5 metres in length, the Urus is Lamborghini’s second SUV after the limited number military-spec SUV LM002.

Ford EcoSport launched at Beijing Motor Show

Three months after its global unveiling at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo, Ford has showcased the production version of the all-new EcoSport at the Beijing Auto Show. The show car on display at Beijing is the top-of-the-line model EcoSport Titanium, painted in distinctive Mars Red and sporting 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels and a chrome grille. The all-new Ford EcoSport is designed to combine best-in-class design, technology, quality and safety aimed at attracting a new generation of consumers in different global markets.

Range Rover Evoque's new Victoria Beckham edition unveiled at Beijing Auto Show

Ranger Rover unveiled the Victoria Beckham edition Evoque at Beijing Auto Show. The special edition Evoque is identifiable with its hand-finished matte black paint which presents a nice contrast to the rose-gold and gloss black trim present in the grille and 20-inch alloys. The matte black Evoque is a result of the collaboration between Victoria Beckham and the Gerry McGovern led Land Rover Design.

Datsun India plans revealed, models to be priced just above Rs. 2 lakh.

Japanese Auto major Nissan's new India offering 'Datsun' will be a low-cost hatchback. Priced just over Rs. 2 lakh the models from Datsun Stable are expected to take on segment majors Maruti Alto and Hyundai Eon. Nissan currently manufacturers cars at its plant near Chennai and is also considering to build a separate new factory for Datsun cars.

Maruti's mobile theater boosts rural sales

With Non urban/ Rural markets accounting around 30 - 35% sales for Automakers Hyundai and GM, Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki as a new strategy to tap this enormous potential of rural India. "India is happening in the villages, a car is not a T-shirt that you sell to villagers and then forget about. You have to invest in gaining their trust and never betray it." says Mayank Pareek, Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales) at Maruti Suzuki India.

Mercedes inaugurates new truck manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu

Daimler AG, the German heavy vehicle manufacturer, will shift the production of its trucks from Pune in Maharashtra to Oragadam in Tamil Nadu from where it plans to export the vehicles to Africa and Asian countries, a company official said. Actros trucks and Mercedes buses are currently manufactured at this Pune Plant.

Mercedes Benz G63 AMG images out

Mercedes Benz have released the photographs of the new G63 AMG on internet ahead of the debut planned at the Beijing Motor Show in China.

Exteriors have some very notable changes which is dominated by the new deep front bumper with large cooling ducts, followed by new double slat grille design, side mounted exhaust pipes, 5 spoke alloy wheels. Mercedes plans to introduce the new G63 AMG as a replacement to the old G55 AMG.

Audi takes over Ducati for $1.12 billion.

German luxury carmaker, Audi, has agreed to buy Italian bikemaker, Ducati, for a sum of 1.12 billion USD. Audi will also inherit all of Ducati’s current financial liabilities.

MyTVS to open 100 outlets by 2014

MyTVS, a TVS group company into multi-brand service provider of post warranty cars would open its 100 outlets and 300 service franchisees across South India by 2014.



Currently the company operates 20 own outlets, including the new one opened recently nearby Tirupur and 63 service franchisees in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, a company release said .

Mahindra Bolero achieves 1 lakh sales mark

Indian Utility Vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra today announced that its flagship SUV Bolero crossed the one-lakh mark in sales in the last fiscal.



With sales of 1,00,686 units in the previous financial year as against 83,112 in FY 2010-11, the vehicle registered its highest ever annual sales since inception. Bolero also clocked its highest-ever monthly sales at 10,026 units in March

JEEP heads to India with Grand Cherokee

American SUV icon Jeep, could soon come to India. Part of the Chrysler group, now owned by Fiat, Jeep has been steadily updating its range of off-roaders to make them suitable for the European market, and that means they are now well suited to India too. Jeep President and CEO Michael Manley, a regular visitor to India, is well versed with the dynamics of the Indian market. “We recognise that Indian customers appreciate good value and we are keen to provide that with our Grand Cherokee”.

Hyundai India ramps up Diesel Verna & i20 production by 50%

Hyundai Motor India, country's second largest car maker announced that it has ramped up the production capacity of diesel variants of its sedan Verna and compact car i20 by up to 50 per cent from this month.

Honda Motorcycle gets new Vice President for Sales & Marketing

Honda Motorcycles & Scooter India Pvt Ltd has appointed Yadvinder Guleria as the vice president for its sales and marketing division. Guleria has worked with Honda motorcycles ever since the company was established in India in 2000. He used to head the dealer development, domestic sales and exports logistics. This was before he joined Polaris India in 2011 as their director of sales and dealer development.

400+ bookings for Maruti Ertiga the launch day

Maruti Suzuki said its first global compact multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga has received around 400 bookings from Maharashtra on the first day of the launch.

"Even before the launch of the Ertiga here, we have had 400 bookings from Maharashtra," Maruti Suzuki commercial business head for western region, S N Burman, told last evening. This is apart from the large interests and enquiries generated

TATA Motors voted India's most reputed Company - Nielsen's survey

Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicles manufacturer and owner of British iconic car company Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been rated as the most reputed company in India, according to a survey by New York-based research firm Nielsen.

Ashish Joshi quits Triumph Motorcycle

Triumph Motorcycle has announced that Ashish Joshi, managing director for Triumph Motorcycle’s India operations, has parted ways with the company on mutual consent.

To ensure that Triumph’s India plans continue according to plan, the set-up and operations will now be handled and overseen by Paul Stroud, director sales and marketing, and Steve Sargent, director of emerging markets and overall product strategy.

Mahindra Inaugurates R&D center in Chennai

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has inaugurated its ambitious R&D Center known as the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV). Located in Chennai, MRV, in which M&M has invested Rs 650 crore, is spread across 126 acres.

AMW Trucks raising $100 million for expansions

Asia Motor Works Ltd (AMW), India's third-largest heavy truck maker, plans to raise $100 million to fund its expansion in the next two to three years through a mix of debt and private equity.

The funds will enable the company to build capacity to make new cabs, next generation trucks and expand manufacturing. The truck maker proposes to produce cabins locally, which were so far imported and assembled.

Maruti Ertiga launched, price starting at Rs. 5.89 lakh

Maruti’s first foray into the MPV segment, the Ertiga has been launched in India at a price of Rs 5.89 lakh for the base petrol variant, ex-Delhi. The Ertiga is being offered in six variants – three with a petrol engine and three with a diesel and will square off against the Innova and Xylo. It will be available in seven colours.

Volvo Eicher to setup training center at MCKV Institute

Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd have signed an MoU with MCKV institute of engineering, for an automobile training centre at MCKV Institute of Engineering. This venture will help teach students on latest automobile technology and prepare them ready for industry. The courses that will be offered to students will include automobile technology certificates course for under graduates, motor mechanic vehicle course as per ITI, road safety training and also service engineer training for ITI and diploma students.

Porsche unveils 2012 Cayenne GTS

Porsche has revealed images and details of its 2012 Cayenne GTS. The Cayenne GTS is positioned between the S and Turbo variants with its lower ride height and sporty equipment. The images were revealed before the debut planned at the Beijing auto show in China on April 24

AMW ties with MyTVS for after sales service

Asia MotorWorks (AMW) has entered into an agreement with TVS Group through MyTVS outlets for servicing of their vehicles across the country. The agreement covers all AMW trucks and tractor models operating on Indian roads and has already come into effect from April 1, 2012.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to be launched tomorrow

Maruti Suzuki India is set to launch its first 'made-for-India' car Ertiga, tomorrow (April 12th). The country's largest car maker first unveiled its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) during the Auto Expo 2012 in Delhi.

Volkswagen UP - World Car of the Year

Volkswagen' small car 'UP' have created a lot of interest among media and car enthusiasts and now the small cute 'UP' got recognized in a big way.

VW UP have been titled as the 'World Car of the Year' at the ongoing New York Expo. It managed to over-do 34 models for the title which included the likes of the new BMW 3 Series and Porsche 911.

Mahindra gets Air Conditioner in Thar

Mahindra Thar was originally launched without Air Conditioner in the Indian Market. However company had provided AC vents so that customers keen in having ACs could get it fixed aftermarket.

Now Mahindra have launched the 'THAR' with a factory fitted Air Conditioner at a price tag of Rs. 6.86 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maurti Suzuki official joins Hyundai Motors India

Hyundai Motors India has absorbed Mr. Rakesh Srivastava from Maruti Suzuki (Chief General Manager and Commercial business head)and appointed as vice-president of Hyundai's sales operations across India.

This is the second major placement for Hyundai after it snared Mr. Arvind Saxena, another marketing veteran from Maruti, as Hyundai's Director (Sales and Marketing) in India.

Jaguar to launch F-type, pure sports car

TATA Motors led Jaguar Land Rover is set to build its first pure sports car since 1975 as it bids to take on the giants of the sector. The last pure sports car launched by the company was the Jaguar E-Type between 1961 and 1975, which quickly became an icon.

Honda Motors India plans to raise Rs. 2,100 crore

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), a Honda Motor Company with business JV with Usha International is under the process of raising Rs. 2,100 crore fund for India operations.

The Japanese auto major currently holds around 97% stake in HSCI and with Indian market growing, this move is assumed to tighten its grip in the Indian operations.

2013 Fluidic design Hyundai 'Santa Fe' launched

2012 New York Motorshow was venue for the launch of the much anticipated model from Hyundai - the 2013 Fluidic design Santa Fe. Hyundai claims the design as an evolution of the fluidic concept as 'Strom Edge'.

Immediate attention on the changes offered in the new Santa Fe starts with Hexagonal front grille with wide chrome finishing, treatment of LEDs, Sharp design headlamps from outside

MINI India gets its first showroom in Mumbai

Mini has launched its entire range of cars in Mumbai. Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Mini has generated high interests from enthusiasts all over India. India is the 100th country for the Mini brand and all the models will come in via the CBU (Completely Built-up Unit) route with no current plans for production in India and hence it will be an expensive proposition. Models on offer are
Cooper at Rs 25.5 lakh, Cooper S at Rs 28.6 lakh,
Cooper Convertible at Rs 30.7 lakh,
Cooper S Countryman at Rs 32.8 lakh and Cooper S Countryman High at Rs 35.9 lakh.
Prices are ex-showroom Mumbai.

These range, which was showcased at the Auto Expo earlier this year, already has 100 buyers in the country. Deliveries expected to begin from May.

Toyota India begins export of Etios and Liva to South Africa

Japanese auto major Toyota Motors today commenced the export of sedan "Etios" and hatchback " Etios Liva" to South Africa from India.

At a function at the Ennore Port, the first batch of cars was exported to South Africa in the presence of top officials of Toyota and its India partner Kirloskar.

The export models are being built at Toyota’s Bidadi unit near Bangaloree and are being customised to suit local requirements. The first batch of 247 units was flagged off by Karnataka Home and Transport Minister R Ashoka and Industries Minister Murugesh R Nirani. Toyota aims to export about 20,000 units each year

2012 BMW X1 launched at New York Motorshow

German auto major BMW is busy in the process of launching new products and facelifts across various models. BMW started this with X6 and now we have the X1 coming in the new facelifted avatar. The facelifted X1 was launched at the New York Motorshow today, and we have the updates of the same from BMW.

Land Rover DC100 concept revealed

The latest version of the Land Rover DC100 concept has been unveiled ahead of its debut at upcoming New York motor show. It is the most rugged interpretation of the concept that previews the next-generation Defender.

2012 Mercedes GL Class revealed

Mercedes revealed its latest offering the 2012 GL Class ahead of the scheduled launch. The new GL Class has an SL and SLK class design style with a strong look up front. The headlamp design and bulge hoot gives the GL Class an aggressive look, while the redesigned grill, appropriate treatment of LED and upward sweeping shoulder line all adds to the beauty.