Archive for the ‘Indian Car Market’ Category

Mercedes-Benz sales figures for third quarter

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 402 Views

The January-September 2008 sales figures for Mercedes-Benz stand at 3001 vehicles, which reflects a growth of 56% over the same period in 2007.

GM India sales figures for Sept ‘08

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 390 Views

General Motors India has registered sales of 5154 units in September 2008 as compared to 5751 units during the corresponding period last year.

Mahindra First Choice inaugurates Chennai CarXSpace outlet

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 669 Views

Mahindra First Choice Services Ltd. has inaugurated its first CarXSpace multi-brand car service outlet in Chennai. Spread across 15,000 sq. ft, the outlet is located at Thiru Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy Industrial Estate and will service all brands of cars across segments. This is the company’s third outlet since launch ...

Volkswagen opens Jaipur dealership

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 324 Views

Volkswagen India has entered Rajasthan by opening a showroom in Jaipur.

Hyundai releases sales figures for Sept ‘08

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 598 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), has announced a cumulative sales growth of 68% for the month of September, 2008.

Honda City launched in Mumbai

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 1,040 Views

Honda Siel Cars India has launched the third-generation City in Mumbai beginning at Rs 8.15 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai.

Renault revamps Logan lineup

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 1,457 Views

Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd. has launched the ‘New Collection Logan’ which is available for Rs 5.02 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai) and replaces the existing Logan range. The New Collection Logan is available in two new colours – Rocky Beige and Java Brown.

Hyundai launches LPG Santro

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 1,484 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the LPG version of the Santro and has called it the Santro Eco. The LPG variant will be priced Rs 21500 higher than the existing petrol model.

Bolero gets CRDe heart

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 759 Views

If you love the Bolero but didn't like the relatively unrefined engine, Mahindra and Mahindra has launched a new variant just for you: the Bolero VLX.

Tata launches new variants of Indigo CS DiCOR

Monday, September 29th, 2008 1,068 Views

Tata Motors  has announced the launch of three new variants on its Tata Indigo CS range.

New Honda City launched

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 1,615 Views

Honda Siel Cars India has launched the third generation City today beginning at Rs 8.15 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Volvo opens new dealership at Hyderabad

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 329 Views

Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car India today announced its entry into the southern region with opening of its dealership in Hyderabad in partnership with Talwar Cars Pvt. Ltd. located at Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The dealership will be registered under the name Talwar Cars Pvt Ltd and ...

Hyundai starts third shift at factory

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 324 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced the start of a third shift of operations at its new plant at Sriperumbudur. The plant, which started operations in February this year, is dedicated largely to the production of the i10.

HSCI presents golfer Digvijay Singh an Accord

Friday, September 19th, 2008 434 Views

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd has announced its sponsorship of Professional Golfer Mr. Digvijay Singh in India through the presentation of a new Honda Accord in New Delhi.

Hyundai completes development of new diesel engine

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 1,195 Views

The Hyundai Powertrain R&D Center has completed development of a new diesel engine for compact passenger vehicles.

Ford launches Endeavour Navi Gear

Friday, September 12th, 2008 578 Views

Ford India is bringing in the festive season with the Endeavour Navi Gear. The Navi gear pack includes a GPS Navigation system, an in-car chiller cum warmer and a fifth door convex mirror.

VW opens Cochin dealership

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 316 Views

Volkswagen India today announced the appointment of Volkswagen Cochin as its authorized dealer in Cochin. Mr. Joerg Mueller, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen Group India said, “This partnership is in line with our strategy to extend Volkswagen’s reach in the country. We see a growing demand for our cars and ...

Hyundai celebrates ten years in India

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 634 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the second largest passenger car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter in the country, today kicked off its tenth anniversary celebrations of its operations in India. The occasion marked the announcement of several attractive schemes and promotions for all existing and potential consumers of HMIL. ...

Indica Vista road-tested by CarWale

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 1,638 Views

Not many cars can generate as much interest as the Indica, especially if it is touted to be so much better than its predecessor. We were curious enough to obtain a QuadraJet for ourselves, and we've road-tested it. Is it worth the hype? Click here to find out.

CarWale drives the Corolla Altis

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 817 Views

The new Corolla has one of the most awaited cars in the country, despite the Civic ruling the D-segment with its futuristic lines and space-age interior. Will the Altis give it a scare? We couldn't wait to find out, so we got ourselves in the driver's seat. Here is the ...