Sailing Sedan version of GM’s new Sail car is a pleasant drive. Now, if only they could do something about the interiors.
Sumant Banerji reports.
The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA), an association of erstwhile Indian Airlines pilots, has expelled senior management pilot Gurudath from all welfare schemes managed by the union. He had implemented some strict measures intended to bring in discipline among pilots who were reporting sick for their flights.
The Maruti Zen, one of India’s first compact premium cars, may finally ride into the sunset this year after a run that lasted almost two decades.
The 0.25% point cut in interest rate is too small to revive demand, say car manufacturers and lenders.
Manu P Toms reports.
Recent moves by Japan's two largest automakers suggest that the electric car, after more than 100 years of development and several brief revivals, still is not ready for prime time - and may never be.
More and more women are opting to buy sports utility vehicles (SUVs) rather than go for the plush comfort of an executive sedan, as the burly vehicles give them a better sense of control and security on the road.
US car major General Motors (GM) on Friday launched its entry-level mid-size sedan Chevrolet Sail at a price of Rs.4.99-6.41 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs.6.29-7.51 lakh for the diesel version.
HT reports.
There were no signs of a let-up in the slowdown in demand for cars in the domestic market in the new year as most car manufacturers registered stagnant sales in January. HT reports.
Worldwide, it is as much an icon as Volkswagen’s buggy Beetle. But will its hefty price tag find takers in India, where cars are about value for money?
Sumant Banerji writes.
General Motors Co is recalling 12,415 cars in the US to address issues with what may be improperly tightened suspension bolts and faulty airbags, according to documents filed with US safety regulators.
Ford Motor Co forecast a $2 billion loss in Europe this year, hurt by a punishing recession that could drive down industry sales in the region beyond 2012's nearly 20-year low.
Homegrown auto major Tata Motors is planning to launch at least 4-5 new cars this year as it looks to script a revival of its fortunes in the domestic market.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has purchased land for its fourth plant in Gujarat, with a view to roughly doubling annual production capacity to about 3 million units, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday.
Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini is looking to open more dealerships in India, especially in the south. It launched its Aventador Roadster at Rs. 4.77 crore in Mumbai on Friday.
After six consecutive quarters of decline, India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Friday reported a 148% jump in net profit to R501 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, beating analysts’ expectations and sending its stock up 4.2% to Rs. 1,600 on the Bombay Stock Exchange.