
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.

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

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

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.

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