Fairytale-like tales of the automobile industry don’t come any better than that of Maruti. It’s the car company that put our entire nation on wheels with the little 800. So 40 years ago, on December 14, 1983, when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi handed over the key to the first Maruti 800 to Indian Airlines… Continue reading ‘We could only produce 20,000 Maruti 800s in the first year, but got 1,20,000 bookings:’ RC Bhargava
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Continental opens new headquarters in Hanover, Germany
Continental officially opened its new corporate headquarters on December 13, 2023, at a ceremony held in Hanover, Germany. The new Continental campus comprises six buildings. A prominent feature of the complex is a suspended bridge spanning 75 meters, which crosses Hans-Böckler-Allee to link the northern and southern parts of the campus. “It is an… Continue reading Continental opens new headquarters in Hanover, Germany
TATA Green Batteries partners with TVS Motor Company for aftermarket tie-up
Tata AutoComp GY Batteries (TATA Green Batteries), an automotive and two-wheeler manufacturer, has entered the After Market tie-up in partnership with TVS Motor Company, to ensure a smooth servicing experience for all TVS Motor consumers across the country. Tata Green Batteries will be available at TVS Motor’s authorised dealerships and service centres. Rama Shankar Pandey,… Continue reading TATA Green Batteries partners with TVS Motor Company for aftermarket tie-up
Yamaha launches MT-03 at Rs 4.60 lakh
The new Yamaha MT-03 has been priced at Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This price is due to the fact that the MT-03 comes to India as a CBU import from Indonesia. Along with the MT-03, the manufacturer also launched the R3 today. The MT-03’s design philosophy is similar to the Yamaha MT-15, which has grown to… Continue reading Yamaha launches MT-03 at Rs 4.60 lakh
Yamaha R3 priced at Rs 4.65 lakh
The Yamaha R3 has just been launched in India at Rs 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The relatively high price is on account of the fact that the R3 now comes into India as a CBU import from Indonesia. In comparison, the previous gen was a CKD import. Alongside, Yamaha also launched the MT-03. The Yamaha… Continue reading Yamaha R3 priced at Rs 4.65 lakh
Yamaha R3 priced at Rs 4.65 lakh
The Yamaha R3 has just been launched in India at Rs 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The relatively high price is on account of the fact that the R3 now comes into India as a CBU import from Indonesia. In comparison, the previous gen was a CKD import. Alongside, Yamaha also launched the MT-03. The Yamaha… Continue reading Yamaha R3 priced at Rs 4.65 lakh
Volkswagen India collaborates with KPKB to offer mobility services for retired service personnel and their families
Volkswagen India has partnered with Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), a government welfare scheme for serving and retired service personnel and their families. Through this collaboration, Volkswagen India is making its entire range of safe and German-engineered cars accessible to the beneficiaries of the KPKB scheme across India. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility of… Continue reading Volkswagen India collaborates with KPKB to offer mobility services for retired service personnel and their families
Citroen strengthens presence in South India; inaugurates new dealership in Puducherry
French automaker Citroen has expanded its presence in Southern India with the inauguration of a ‘La Maison Citroen’ phygital showroom in Puducherry. The dealership was inaugurated by N Rangasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry, and N. Namassivayam, Home Minister of Puducherry, demonstrating Citroen’s commitment to providing enhanced access to its expanding vehicle lineup. The strategically located… Continue reading Citroen strengthens presence in South India; inaugurates new dealership in Puducherry
Citroen strengthens presence in South India; inaugurates new dealership in Puducherry
French automaker Citroen has expanded its presence in Southern India with the inauguration of a ‘La Maison Citroen’ phygital showroom in Puducherry. The dealership was inaugurated by N Rangasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry, and N. Namassivayam, Home Minister of Puducherry, demonstrating Citroen’s commitment to providing enhanced access to its expanding vehicle lineup. The strategically located… Continue reading Citroen strengthens presence in South India; inaugurates new dealership in Puducherry
Volvo Car India announces price hike by up to 2%, effective January 1, 2024
Volvo Car India announced a price increase in the ex-showroom prices by up to 2 percent from January 1, 2024 onwards, on the back of rising input costs and volatile foreign exchange rates. “The decision to adjust prices is in response to evolving market dynamics, forexexchange rate fluctuations, and rising input costs. This move aims to maintain acrucial balance, ensuring the… Continue reading Volvo Car India announces price hike by up to 2%, effective January 1, 2024