Indian Auto Observer

Mahindra Renault rolls out `Logan' in Nepal

Mahindra Renault today announced the launch of its passenger car `Logan' in Nepal, marking the mid-sized sedan's overseas foray.

Mahindra says likely to raise tractor prices soon

Utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd expects to raise tractor prices in the next three months due to higher steel prices, a senior official said on Wednesday.

GM returns to employee pricing to lift sales

General Motors Corp, aiming to boost sagging sales, rolled out a major promotion for US dealers on Monday that includes employee-level discounts on almost all the Chevrolet cars and trucks in its showrooms.

Big cars may come with a bigger price tag soon

Big cars may become more expensive if the government decides to go the Chinese way. The petroleum ministry is examining a possibility to further raise duties on big cars, mainly diesel-run SUVs.

Maruti to open 110 new driving schools; 10 research institutes

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki plans to set up 8-10 new Institutes of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) and 110 Maruti Driving Schools (MDS) across India by 2010, with an aim to train five lakh people within the next three years.

Tata factory adds to economic prosperity of Singur

Residents in Singur in West Bengal, who were once unhappy with setting up of the Tata factory in their area, are today thanking the authorities for having opened up new earning avenues for them.

Minda eyes Italy's Vimercati

Auto component maker Minda Industries (MIL) is bidding for Vimercati, an Italian full-service switch products supplier, which supplies automotive switches to car majors like BMW, General Motors and Fiat in the European market.

Tough ride for Bajaj Auto; co trails Hero Honda in bike market

It's going to be a tough ride for Bajaj Auto, one of the oldest two-wheeler makers of the country.

Mistrust rides with Honda

A faulty air-conditioner compressor of a CR-V has landed Japanese carmaker Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) into trouble.

Sops fuel to blend auto parts hubs

The government is considering a proposal to consolidate auto component manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu into hubs through a range of sops including affordable land, cheaper electricity and other infrastructure.