Automotive Industry news and views

Magneti Marelli to consolidate in the Indian auto component space

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 12 2012

The Italian firm, globally renowned for its design and production of hi-tech systems and components for the automotive segment is widening its reach in the Indian automobile markets.

Second edition of Tata Nano, Art in Motion

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 12 2012

The second edition of the wildly popular Nano: Art-in-Motion series saw the creation of the ‘Weekender’ Art Nano at the NH7 music festival, held in Pune.

Mounting stocks leave Indian auto component firms turning attention to existing supply chains for answers

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 12 2012

A handful of Indian auto component suppliers are turning their attention to their existing supply chains for answers.

Hyundai India's focus on quality risks market share

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 12 2012

Hyundai's strategic decision to focus on quality over quantity, even as its production lines are stretched in India and elsewhere, risks losing hard-won market share and is forcing it to divert output from its plant outside Chennai away from exports to other high-growth markets to meet domestic demand.

BMW India to assemble entry level 1 series hatchback cars at Chennai plant

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 11 2012

BMW India has announced over the weekend that it had plans to start assembling its entry level 1 series of hatchback cars at Chennai plant by the end of next year.

Mahindra not to pursue hard on Aston Martin acquisition

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 11 2012

Homegrown Indian automotive firm will not be an aggressive bidder on the acquisition of British premium car major, Aston Martin as the valuation was high and would require substantial investment.

Riyadh Motor Show 2012 to premier in excess of forty automobile brands

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 11 2012

Over 40 automotive brands, as well as four banking institutions will showcase their latest automobile products and financing solutions at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's premier motoring event.

EC unveils action plan to spur automotive industry in 27-member EU

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 11 2012

The European Commission presents action plan to spur automotive industry in 27-member European Union.

Mahindra approached for the acquisition of Aston Martin, report

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 11 2012

Investment Dar Co, the controlling shareholder of the UK-based premium car maker, Aston Martin has approached potential buyers including Indian auto major Mahindra.

Mahindra to launch SsangYong Rexton SUV on November 20, 2012 in seven Indian cities

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 10 2012

Homegrown sports utility vehicles manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra will launch SsangYong Rexton SUV on November 20, 2012 across seven cities.

Hero Eco forges alliance with Electrovaya Group of Canada to make EV

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 10 2012

Hero Eco Limited, part of India's leading two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Group has forged alliance with Electrovaya of Canada, under which the latter will work with the former to implement lithium ion-powered electric bikes for Hero's global markets.

December 2012 will be quite critical for Indian automobile industry, SIAM

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 9 2012

There is some cheer, but the struggle is still on. Very low base also helped the growth, but next month will be quite critical for us, while we will have to see whether this growth is continuing or it is coming down, says Vishnu Mathur, Director General of SIAM.

Yamaha Fazer, FZ-S limited edition motorcycles launched in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 9 2012

To cash in on the ongoing festive season, Yamaha Motors have unveiled the limited edition models of motorcycles, Yamaha Fazer and Yamaha FZ-S priced at Rs 73,030 and Rs 78,130 respecitvely (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).

Festive season in India triggers auto sales growing fastest in two years

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 9 2012

Total two-wheeler sales in India in October 2012 showed an upward surge by 12.26 percent to 1,285,015 units from 1,144,716 vehicles in the year ago period.

Indian car sales rise 23 percent, motorcycles up seven percent in October 2012

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Nov 9 2012

The total two-wheeler sales in October this year increased by 12.26 percent to 12,85,015 units from 1,44,716 vehicles in the year ago period.