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Nissan fixes some crucial gaps

In a segment where its competitors seem to offer a knocked down product, the Sunny has stood its ground. Now, with the diesel version, Nissan has plugged a crucial gap. The diesel motor produces 84bhp and 20.4kgm of torque, making it a good 22bhp and 4kgm more than the hatchback.

Domestic car sales rise 7.19%, two-wheelers by 13.6% in Jan

According to the data released by the society of Indian automobile manufacturers (SIAM), motorcycle sales in last month grew by 10.51% to 8,25,887 units from 7,47,309 units in the same month last year.

Don't cut duty on cars from EU: Tata

India’s largest automobile manufacturer Tata Motors on Friday came out against the proposal to cut import duty on cars from Europe even as its subsidiary firm UK-based Jaguar Land Rover stands to gain from it. HT reports.

Mahindra closes bookings for XUV500 after over 25,000 orders in 10 days

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today said it has closed the second phase of booking for its latest sports utility vehicle XUV500 and has received over 25,000 orders in a period of 10 days.

M&M Q3 net profit falls 10% on high raw material costs

Tractor and utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra’s net profit fell 10% to R662 crore for the third quarter ended December, 2011. The company had posted R735 crore during the corresponding quarter a year ago.

Revival ahead? Demand boosts auto sales in Jan

Domestic car and two-wheeler companies started the New Year with a bang, registering a robust growth in sales in January. Maruti back in the black; Hyundai, Tata post robust gains.

GM’s in bounce-back mode with MPV, Sail

New chief says India’s diversified market offers special challenge. Rachit Vats reports.

Nissan plugs a crucial gap

The Sunny gets a much-needed strong and smooth diesel engine.

Audi to enter armoured car market in India with A8 L Security

German auto major Audi is eyeing to enter the high-end armoured car market in India with its A8 L Security model that could cost around Rs 5 crore, and the first vehicle is likely to be delivered this year.

Bajaj Pulsar set for new avatar

A full decade after it scripted a revival for the company, India’s second largest two wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto on Monday unveiled the next generation Pulsar 200NS that will hit the roads in April.

Honda 9-month net profit falls 71%, cuts forecasts

Honda Motor's net profit for the nine months to December slumped by almost three-quarters from the previous year due to Japan's March disasters, huge floods in Thailand, and the high yen, it said today.

Maruti Suzuki sales up 5% in January

The country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki has made a turnaround in monthly sales after seven consecutive months of drop, with the company reporting 5.18% rise in sales to 1,15,433 units for January.

Dzire becomes smaller, cheaper

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday rolled out a shorter version of its entry-level sedan Dzire at an introductory price between Rs 4.79 lakh and Rs 7.09 lakh in New Delhi. HT reports. On right path

Offroader Force Gurkha makes a comeback

In the season of SUVs, the ultimate Indian offroader Force Gurkha is making a comeback after a nearly three year hiatus.

Figo enters best-sellers

The top 10 best selling cars in 2011, saw only one new entrant - Ford Figo - at the bottom of the list, as old guards remained firm favourites despite an exponential increase in the number of new entrants.
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