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Honda Amaze to be launched in India on April 11, 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 2 2013

Honda Cars India, the subsidiary of Japanese car major, Honda will launch its first diesel car, Honda Amaze in India on April 11, 2013 for which it has opened bookings since Monday, Hironori Kanayama, President and Chief Executive Officer, Honda Cars India said.

Honda Cars India to invest Rs 2,500 crore in setting up assembly line, diesel engine component facility and forging unit

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 2 2013

Japanese car manufacturer, Honda Cars India today said that it would invest Rs 2,500 crore by 2014 to revamp its manufacturing activities, including establishing a new car assembly line.

Maruti Suzuki India reports five percent dip in sales growth in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 2 2013

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India today reported 4.78 percent dip in its total sales in March at 1,19,937 units from 1,25,952 units in the same month last year.

Heroic fall of eleven percent in sales for Hero MotoCorp in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 2 2013

India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp yesterday reported that 11.36 percent fall in total sales at 468,283 units for March 2013.

Daimler consolidates Commercial Vehicle operations in India by integrating Mercedes-Benz Buses with DICV

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) assumes responsibility of Marketing, Sales and Service of Mercedes-Benz Buses with effect from April 1, 2013 while Mercedes-Benz India will continue to assemble the Mercedes-Benz Buses from its existing manufacturing plant at Pune, in Maharashtra.

AirAsia offers free seats from KL to Singapore, Krabi, Hatyai, Phnom Penh, Yangon and Jakarta from April 1, 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

It is that time of the year again where midnight is the most awaited hour, as AirAsia’s Free Seats promotion is back, now fly from Kuala Lumpur to exciting destinations such as Singapore, Krabi, Hatyai, Phnom Penh, Yangon, Jakarta and more being offered from Rs 0, excluding airport tax and fuel surcharge beginning 21.30 hrs (IST) of Monday, April 1, 2013.

Eicher sells 4,962 vehcies in India in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Eicher branded trucks and buses have recorded sales of 4,962 units in March 2013 as compared to 6,051 vehicles in March 2012 representing a drop of 18 percent.

Hyundai Motor India Exports rise by 12.3 percent in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, registered 12.3 percent growth in Exports for the month of March 2013.

Toyota Kirloskar clocks seven percent sales growth at 19,452 cars in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

The Bangalore-based Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sold 19,452 units, in the domestic market, in March 2013 in comparison with the sales of 18,220 units in the corresponding month in 2012, registering a seven percent growth.

General Motors India sales decline by 15 percent at 9,002 units in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

General Motors India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based car manufacturer General Motors had posted a 14.94 percent dip in its sales at 9,006 units in March this year in comparison with the sales of 10,588 vehicles in the year ago period.

India Yamaha Motor sales up 21 percent at 50,473 units in March 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Two-wheeler manufacturer, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) today posted 20.50 percent rise in total sales for March 2013 at 50,473 units.

Mahindra auto sector clocks 17 percent sales growth during FY 2012-13 selling 51,904 units

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Home grown auto major, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, the country's leading SUV manufacturer, today announced a 17 percent growth in its auto sales for the Financial Year 2012-13, with a sales figure of 5,63,373 vehicles as against 4,83,164 units in FY 2011-12.

New Maruti Suzuki SX4 first model in the stable with high end touch-screen audio navigation

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

The mid-size car in a new facia with fresh interiors and convenience features, while Maruti Suzuki SX4 is the first model in the Maruti Suzuki stable with high end touch-screen audio navigation.

Renault India sees eight-fold growth YOY in March 2013 selling 8,232 units

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

The Chennai-based Renault India Private Ltd continued its growth trend with all-time high sales of 8,232 units in March 2013, achieving an eight-fold increase year on year in contrast with the sales of 1,005 units in March 2012.

Mahindra widens dealership footprint across India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

Mahindra & Mahindra opens dealerships for sales, service and spares in the districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, while it is the first auto firm in the country to provide service facilities in the remotest areas of Kargil and Port Blair.