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Nissan to drive global range under own brand in India, develop new cars for Datsun

BUSINESS

Nissan to drive global range under own brand in India, develop new cars for Datsun

With help from 8,000 engineers stationed at its research centre in Chennai, Nissan's international range is being tuned to suit Indian tastes.

Hero MotoCorp to launch two 125cc scooters before December

BUSINESS

Hero MotoCorp to launch two 125cc scooters before December

The first of the two new launches will hit the market on October 22

Buoyed by demand, Isuzu eyes mini SUV for Indian roads

BUSINESS

Buoyed by demand, Isuzu eyes mini SUV for Indian roads

The company could also look at manufacturing SUV mu-X in India depending on domestic and export demand.

Traffic jam assistant, function that checks for driver drowsiness to be standard in future cars

BUSINESS

Traffic jam assistant, function that checks for driver drowsiness to be standard in future cars

German automotive technology giant Bosch is said to be working on a range of new features that will be integrated with everyday technology

Discounting not a good long term strategy, says Honda Motor's chief on Bajaj’s price war

BUSINESS

Discounting not a good long term strategy, says Honda Motor's chief on Bajaj’s price war

Bajaj now commands a share of nearly 16% in the 110cc segment up from nearly 13% it had before the price cut

This week in Auto: September car sales dip 5.6%, luxury car demand disappoints

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: September car sales dip 5.6%, luxury car demand disappoints

Here’s a look at all the important developments during the week.

Hyundai to offer automatics on other models, Eon could get fresh lease of life

BUSINESS

Hyundai to offer automatics on other models, Eon could get fresh lease of life

YK Koo, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India spoke to Moneycontrol about the company's plans for the segment.

Kinetic Motoroyale launches 7 new bikes: Check out the prices and specifications

TECHNOLOGY

Kinetic Motoroyale launches 7 new bikes: Check out the prices and specifications

Pune-based Kinetic Group's premium bike division today launched a flurry of bikes across a variety of brands including the likes of Norton and MV Augusta.

Honda's new engine platform to deliver 10% extra mileage

BUSINESS

Honda's new engine platform to deliver 10% extra mileage

The company also rolled out a loyalty programme on October 11 under the brand Joy Club for its 39 million customers.

Kinetic arm Motoroyale launches 7 new bikes, announces 3 new tie-ups

BUSINESS

Kinetic arm Motoroyale launches 7 new bikes, announces 3 new tie-ups

Motoroyale in betting on Indian consumer's appetite with street nakeds, cruisers, hipsters, off-roaders, tourers and other bike categories.

Hyundai Santro returns: 'Sunshine car' will turbo charge sales for auto giant

BUSINESS

Hyundai Santro returns: 'Sunshine car' will turbo charge sales for auto giant

Hyundai has successfully established itself as a premium car manufacturer but it needs Santro to bring in the volumes

Bringing back the crowd-favourite: Here's how it feels at the wheels of revamped Hyundai Santro

BUSINESS

Bringing back the crowd-favourite: Here's how it feels at the wheels of revamped Hyundai Santro

The new generation Santro uses a modified platform of the Hyundai Grand i10. This means that the broader design of the Santro appears similar to the more expensive model

M&M’s Korean arm SsanYong to fund investments from own kitty

BUSINESS

M&M’s Korean arm SsanYong to fund investments from own kitty

If Ssangyong becomes self sustainable in investments, it could go the way of Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover

Auto companies piggyback celebrities for sales push, September set to mark third monthly drop in sales

BUSINESS

Auto companies piggyback celebrities for sales push, September set to mark third monthly drop in sales

Here is the complete list of this week's major developments in the automotive space.

New car, bike launches fail to light up showrooms

BUSINESS

New car, bike launches fail to light up showrooms

Strong competition, high fuel prices, increased interest and insurance rates and a pan-India deficit of 9 percent in monsoon have taken a toll on all new launches

Fiat boss Kevin Flynn hopes to navigate India's rough terrain with Jeep

BUSINESS

Fiat boss Kevin Flynn hopes to navigate India's rough terrain with Jeep

Into its second year in India, Jeep has established itself as a strong player in the mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

Car sales slow down in September on high fuel costs, product price increase

BUSINESS

Car sales slow down in September on high fuel costs, product price increase

With a pan-India deficit of 9% in monsoon rural demand for auto is expected to remain weak in the coming months

This week in Auto: Maruti Brezza gets 4-star rating in crash test; Royal Enfield gambles with 650cc twins

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Maruti Brezza gets 4-star rating in crash test; Royal Enfield gambles with 650cc twins

Here is the list of all major developments in the automotive space in the week gone by

It's Indian Hotels vs ITC as Taj Mansingh goes under the hammer

BUSINESS

It's Indian Hotels vs ITC as Taj Mansingh goes under the hammer

The 292-room luxury property, located in the heart of Delhi, has seen interest from only two players despite several rounds of e-auctioning held by the NDMC

Supreme Court's Aadhaar verdict may delay new vehicle registrations

BUSINESS

Supreme Court's Aadhaar verdict may delay new vehicle registrations

Aadhaar, though not mandatory to buy vehicles, is used for registration of vehicles. The ruling has now left the dealers confused

To America, with love: Mercedes-Benz lines up made-in-India GLC for export

BUSINESS

To America, with love: Mercedes-Benz lines up made-in-India GLC for export

A left hand drive version of the best-selling, mid-range sport utility vehicle will highlight the increasing preference among car makers to make India a manufacturing hub

Demand for used luxury cars in India surges; sales up 30% last year

BUSINESS

Demand for used luxury cars in India surges; sales up 30% last year

Mahindra First Choice is setting up a separate line of dealerships for used luxury cars christened Edition

This week in Auto: Govt eases vehicle import norms, Tata Motors m-cap below two-wheeler companies

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Govt eases vehicle import norms, Tata Motors m-cap below two-wheeler companies

Here is the list of all the major developments in the automotive space this week

OYO Rooms may face competition from China's Jin Jiang

BUSINESS

OYO Rooms may face competition from China's Jin Jiang

India’s burgeoning hotel aggregator space could see competition from China in the form of Jin Jiang, the world’s fifth largest hospitality company.

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