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30 May 2021

Automakers in India take digital route to push sales amid COVID-19 pandemic

Carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Toyota, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Mercedes-Benz have taken to digitalisation with renewed vigour as lockdowns and curfews become the new normal amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. The country's leading carmaker has partnered with leading online platforms like Google and Facebook bringing global digital expertise to dealer teams. Launched in January last year, 'Click to Buy' is designed to facilitate end-to-end retail of Hyundai cars online.

28 Sep 2016

India overtakes South Korea as world's fifth largest carmaker

India has overtaken South Korea as the fifth-largest carmaker in the world with 25.7 lakh cars manufactured in the first seven months of the 2016 calendar year.

14 Aug 2016

Govt proposes star rating for new cars

After the dismal performance of Indian cars in recent safety tests, the government is considering a proposal to introduce a new star rating programme for passenger cars on the basis of safety features, the Parliament was informed by the Ministry of State for Road Transport and Highways on Thursday.

15 May 2016

Popular car aggregators drive Honda, Renault into fleet vehicle market

It was not very long ago that taxis were synonymous with black-and-yellow Premier Padminis in Mumbai and a slew of similarly-tinted Maruti Suzuki Omnis in the rest of India. But the meteoric rise of car aggregators – mainly Ola and Uber, has brought about a dramatic change in the country’s cab landscape.

China Auto Show

20 Apr 2015

China's biggest auto show opens amid growth slowdown

Global car makers showed off hundreds of vehicles in China's commercial hub Shanghai on Monday, as the world's biggest auto market continues to attract despite a sharp deceleration in sales growth.

Foreign automakers

19 Apr 2015

Foreign automakers double down on China bets despite slowing growth

Market leaders Volkswagen AG and General Motors show no sign of letting up on their planned investments, while Toyota Motor and Ford Motor are also pursuing new China expansion plans.

17 Apr 2015

Carmakers race to China auto show despite market slowdown

The Shanghai auto show -- the location alternates with Beijing -- opens on Monday and is a chance for global automobile manufacturers to show off their latest offerings to the massive market.

16 Mar 2015

China consumer show targets Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes

China is the world`s top auto market, and media criticism can dent reputations and drag on sales. iPhone maker Apple Inc made a rare apology in 2013 after criticism on the show of its after-sales service.

05 Mar 2015

Car industry welcomes Google, Apple but battles loom

It could be the battle of the titans. Auto giants at the Geneva Motor Show say they welcome the potential move of Silicon Valley players into their sector but experts warn of major disruptions.

01 Jan 2015

Auto firms, white goods makers in wait and watch mode on prices

Officials at Maruti also said the company is currently on its year-end holiday and a decision on the price would be taken only when it reopens next week.

30 Nov 2014

Auto industry pitches for continuation of excise duty relief

Car makers have asked the government to extend excise duty relief, which is ending on December 31, saying removal of this incentive could push the industry into a negative territory.

05 Nov 2014

Carmakers mulling price hike to meet production cost

The hike in prices may come to adjust higher raw material costs and logistics costs. Hyundai Elite i20, Maruti Ciaz may cost more from their introductory launch prices.

29 Aug 2014

CCI order to ensure car spare parts market is less costly: Chawla

After imposing a penalty of Rs 2,545 crore on 14 carmakers for unfair trade practices, the CCI today said it wanted to ensure that spare parts maintenance market gets less expensive for consumers.

22 Jun 2014

Carmakers want excise duty cut to continue even after June 30

With the Budget expected only next month, the auto industry is awaiting the new government's steps on the matter.

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