Volkswagen India rolls out the 50,000th car from its Chakan Plant

Volkswagen India rolled out the 50,000th car from its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. It’s been less than two years since the Volkswagen plant in Chakan began operations. With the rollout of the 50,000th car, which happened to be a Vento, the company asserts that production at the plant is in line with scheduled ramp-up plans. The Chakan plant currently produces three models, the

Volkswagen India rolls out the 50,000th car from its Chakan Plant

Volkswagen India rolled out the 50,000th car from its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. It’s been less than two years since the Volkswagen plant in Chakan began operations. With the rollout of the 50,000th car, which happened to be a Vento, the company asserts that production at the plant is in line with scheduled ramp-up plans. The Chakan plant currently produces three models, the

Tata Nano Sales Rose by 1,136% in December

In an effort to boost sales of its US$2,900 Nano micro car, India's Tata extended the warranty and offered easier financing in December, while it also launched a new advertising campaign that included a TV spot. It turns out that this was a smart move, as sales of the Nano spiked reaching 5,784 units, which represents a 1,136% increase over the 509 units the company shifted a month earlier. This

VIDEO: Tata Tries to Boost Nano Sales with New Ad

As previously reported, Tata Nano sales in India have dropped significantly in the past few month, with just 509 customers opting for the US $2,900 micro car, down from 9,000 in July. It seems that Indian buyers have higher aspirations and are moving away from the Nano, as the nation’s market is booming. Reliability issues and a few spontaneously combusting units didn’t help sales either. To

India's Car Market Booming yet Customers Show Little Love for Tata Nano

Sometimes being cheap and cheerful just isn’t enough. Production delays, land debates and questions over occupant safety are killing the Tata Nano faster than an unexplained engine fire. India’s people car is struggling in spite of the nation’s booming car market and a low asking price of just US$2,900, half of what its nearest rival costs. With economic growth at a staggering 9% per annum and a

Car Sales Increase by 20%

Car Sales in India rose by over 20% compared with the same month in the previous year. Over 1.25 lakh cars were sold last month.

Car Sales Increase by 20%

Car Sales in India rose by over 20% compared with the same month in the previous year. Over 1.25 lakh cars were sold last month.

Toyota Starts Construction of Second Indian Plant

Toyota Motor Corporation or TMC for short held an official ceremony on Thursday (July 31, 2008) to mark the beginning of construction of its second plant on the outskirts of Bangalore in India's Karnataka State. The new plant is scheduled to have an annual production capacity of 100,000 passenger vehicles (including a new compact vehicle) when it begins operation in 2010.

Toyota Starts Construction of Second Indian Plant

Toyota Motor Corporation or TMC for short held an official ceremony on Thursday (July 31, 2008) to mark the beginning of construction of its second plant on the outskirts of Bangalore in India's Karnataka State. The new plant is scheduled to have an annual production capacity of 100,000 passenger vehicles (including a new compact vehicle) when it begins operation in 2010.

Proton to Enter Indian Market in 2009

Malaysian national carmaker Proton has announced its plans to enter the burgeoning Indian market that currently supports annual sales of about 1.5 million passenger vehicles. Initially, the Malaysian company will market three models, the Savvy, the Saga and the Persona with sales expected to begin in early 2009. Proton is also negotiating with a joint-venture partner in India to manufacture and

Proton to Enter Indian Market in 2009

Malaysian national carmaker Proton has announced its plans to enter the burgeoning Indian market that currently supports annual sales of about 1.5 million passenger vehicles. Initially, the Malaysian company will market three models, the Savvy, the Saga and the Persona with sales expected to begin in early 2009. Proton is also negotiating with a joint-venture partner in India to manufacture and

Renault – Nissan Break Ground For New Indian Plant That Will Build The New Micra

Today, French carmaker Renault and its affiliate Nissan performed the ground breaking ceremony for their new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, that’s expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan, including the all-new Nissan Micra and the Renault

Renault – Nissan Break Ground For New Indian Plant That Will Build The New Micra

Today, French carmaker Renault and its affiliate Nissan performed the ground breaking ceremony for their new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, that’s expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan, including the all-new Nissan Micra and the Renault

Renault – Nissan Break Ground For New Indian Plant That Will Build The New Micra

Today, French carmaker Renault and its affiliate Nissan performed the ground breaking ceremony for their new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, that’s expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan, including the all-new Nissan Micra and the Renault

Renault to Launch High-End Version of Logan Sedan in India

Apparently there are plenty of customers in India who wouldn’t mind paying a few extra bucks or in this case, rupees for a more luxurious version of the Renault / Dacia Logan. The low-cost Logan sedan is produced in India through a joint venture with domestic automaker Mahinda & Mahindra or M&M for short. M&M Renault will sweeten up the Logan not with chocolate chips, but with a new music system

Renault to Launch High-End Version of Logan Sedan in India

Apparently there are plenty of customers in India who wouldn’t mind paying a few extra bucks or in this case, rupees for a more luxurious version of the Renault / Dacia Logan. The low-cost Logan sedan is produced in India through a joint venture with domestic automaker Mahinda & Mahindra or M&M for short. M&M Renault will sweeten up the Logan not with chocolate chips, but with a new music system

Renault to Launch High-End Version of Logan Sedan in India

Apparently there are plenty of customers in India who wouldn’t mind paying a few extra bucks or in this case, rupees for a more luxurious version of the Renault / Dacia Logan. The low-cost Logan sedan is produced in India through a joint venture with domestic automaker Mahinda & Mahindra or M&M for short. M&M Renault will sweeten up the Logan not with chocolate chips, but with a new music system

Hyundai Developing $3,500 Minicar for India

Following the example of Tata Motors and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Hyundai has revealed plans to develop a super low-priced mini car in India by 2011 or 2012. The announcement was made to Indian reporters by Hyundai India’s managing director, H.S. Lheem, on the sidelines of a traffic event on Friday. Lheem also noted that the small car would not be limited to India as there is high demand for

Hyundai Developing $3,500 Minicar for India

Following the example of Tata Motors and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Hyundai has revealed plans to develop a super low-priced mini car in India by 2011 or 2012. The announcement was made to Indian reporters by Hyundai India’s managing director, H.S. Lheem, on the sidelines of a traffic event on Friday. Lheem also noted that the small car would not be limited to India as there is high demand for

Hyundai Developing $3,500 Minicar for India

Following the example of Tata Motors and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Hyundai has revealed plans to develop a super low-priced mini car in India by 2011 or 2012. The announcement was made to Indian reporters by Hyundai India’s managing director, H.S. Lheem, on the sidelines of a traffic event on Friday. Lheem also noted that the small car would not be limited to India as there is high demand for