Mahindra plans more models on Verito platform

Within days from the launch of the updated Verito, SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra announced the company's plans to introduce different models on the Verito Platform.

This announcement comes close to the company's plans to introduce a sub four meter, compact version of the Verito to avail the excise duty benefits.

2012 3 series BMW launched

BMW launched the new version of its 3 series in India. Often termed as the bread & Butter model for BMW, the 3 series was kept unchanged for a long time without any much changes or modifications.

Jaguar Land Rover adds 1000 new jobs

British Iconic luxury car brands and Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover announced the plans to employee more people to support its car manufacturing in UK.

Tata Motors raked third in Gartner's top 15 supply chain companies in Asia Pacific region.

Tata Motors Ltd, part of India's most respected Business Group Tata Sons, gets a reason to be happy again. This time Tata Motors is the only Indian company voted third in Gartner's top 15 supply chain companies in Asia Pacific region.

Hero MotoCorp to invest Rs. 160 in new facility

India's largest two wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. announced its plans to setup a new facility at Neemrana, Rajasthan.

The proposed facility by the company is a Global Component/Parts Center and comes equipped with automated packing, storage, transport, tracking facilities.

Mahindra launches updated Verito

Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra gives its magical touch to the boxy outdated Logan.

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the updated version of its Verito with impressive revision to the exterior and interior of the Verito.

DSK Hyosung working on India specific models

DSK Hyosung which launched the GT250R in the 250cc segment last month are anticipating a good sales volume of 3500+ units this fiscal.

With the GV650 cruiser planned for September and GV250 for December, To cater the demands, DSK Hyosung is working aggressively to increase their presence from 18 dealerships to 40 by the next financial year.

New BMW 3 series coming on July 27, huge discount on outgoing model

BMW 3 series, often referred to as the bread and butter of the German Auto major have been unfortunately kept unchanged for a long time without any much changes or modifications to meet the competition from rivals in the segment.

Mercedes Benz B class showcased at Buddh International Circuit

Aiming at regaining the lost leadership position in India, German auto major Mercedes have planned to launch the B-class in India.

Violence at Maruti's Manesar Plant, bestseller production to be shifted to Gurgaon plant.

Japanese car major Suzuki's India arm Maruti Suzuki is in trouble again. Its the third time this year Suzuki is facing trouble at its Manesar plant and this time its a prolonged locked-out.

Mercedes India to invest Rs. 400 core in capacity expansion.

German car major Mercedes' India division will invest about Rs. 400 crore in 2 - 3 years into capacity expansion to three - four times the current capacity.

Bosch to enter two wheeler service sector

Auto component major Bosch announced its plans to tap the two wheeler service segment by launching Express Bike Service (EBS) across the nation.

With the outlets Bosch plans to provide service to multibrand two wheeler vehicles and offer wide range of genuine two wheeler parts, workshop equipment, excepting engines and tyres.

Jaguar Land Rover to launch fuel efficient sports cars in two years

Mr. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Motors announced the group's plans to launch fuel efficient sports cars under the Jaguar and Land Rover stable in the next two years.

In Tata Motors' Annual Report for 2011-12, Mr. Ratan Tata said Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was developing higher-powered and more fuel-efficient engines to attract more customers.

Volkswagen Up spotted testing

Volkswagen's small car 'UP' has been spotted testing in Pune. Unlike many spy pics, the photos we have for the Up is without any camouflage and is understood to be the basic version.

Suzuki face lifts Grand Vitara

Suzuki has launched the 2013 face lifted Grand Vitara in its home town Japan. Named Escudo in Japan, the new Grand Vitara features a number of changes from outside and inside.

Volvo to introduce new safety technologies

World's safest car maker, Volvo have announced its plans to introduce new safety features in its future cars.
 

The car major is aiming at launching three new safety technologies it is developing in its vision to eliminate deaths or serious injuries in Volvo cars by 2020.

New variant of Mitsubishi Cedia launched

In the present competitive Indian auto industry, it is very difficult to stay idol. Understanding this, Mitsubishi India has launched a updated version of its Cedia saloon.

The updated models gets a few added features to the existing model on offer.

Bharat Benz to launch six new products this year

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the commercial arm of German luxury car maker announced its plans to launch six new products across various ranges, under its 'Bharat Benz' truck brand this year.

BMW India rolls out 25,000th car

Luxury car maker BMW rolled out its 25,000th car from BMW plant in Chennai. With over 4,000 units sold in the calender year 2012, BMW managed to hold its leadership position in the Indian luxury car market.

Tata Motors to incorporate Chinese parts

With competition from Industry majors Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Toyota increasing, country's largest commercial vehicle maker Tata Motors announced plans to incorporate automobile parts from China.

Mahindra to acquire stake in Beechcraft

India's biggest utility vehicles maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd is considering placing a bid for bankrupt aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, in an attempt to further strengthen its aerospace business.

Mahindra & Mahindra plans big with two wheeler business

Mahindra & Mahindra group subsidiary Mahindra Two Wheelers announced the company’s target to achieve Rs. 20,000 crore turnover by 2020. Mahindra Two Wheelers also aims at a 3-4 million unit sales initially and grow to 30 million units a year by 2020.

Mahindra launched CNG version of Maxximo.

India’s fast growing auto maker Mahindra & Mahindra announced the launch of a CNG version of its Maxximo pickup. Priced at Rs. 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new model is offered in BS IV version.
 

Bajaj Discover 125ST price announced

Indian two and three wheeler major Bajaj Auto announced the price of its recently launched Discover 125ST. Priced at Rs 55,570 (ex-showroom, Tamil Nadu), Discover which was introduced basically with the intension to have a presence in the commuter segment was then re-designed and launched this May to offer a Performance and Fuel Efficient model.

Volkswagen to own Porsche's automobile business

German carmaker Volkswagen has announced the complete integration of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche) to Volkswagen group.

According to the deal, Porsche will sell its holding business operations, including its 50.1 per cent investment in Porsche's operating business, to Volkswagen.

Renault Duster launched in India

Renault India's most anticipated launch of the year, Renault Duster launched. Priced attractively between Rs. 7.19 lakh to Rs. 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), Duster is offered in eight trims and three engine options.

Renault have introduced the Duster in a segment which for too long was ruled by the Mahindra Scorpio and the Tata Safari which were the only two options in the entry level SUV segment.

Chevrolet Sail U-VA to get new engines

The new Chevrolet Sail U-VA which is to replace the current model of Aveo is found testing around and we have many posting the spy pics.

From the Zigwheels team, we now have the updates on the car and this time it is about the engine.

Hero Ignitor prices out

Hero Motocorp’s most anticipated model in the 125cc segment, the Ignitor is expected to be launched soon, but the prices are already leaked & we have it for you.

Hero Ignitor which is a model from the Hero Motocorp’s previous partner Honda’s stable and is priced a close range with Honda’s CBF Stunner.