Latest Car News in India

Several carmakers have not fully passed on the recent cut in excise tax to customers, citing rising input costs and a large unsold stock as the factors pulling them back. This comes as a surprise as the duty reduction was offered in response to the industry's demand for government support to help push up sales which have been on a downhill.... [Read More]

Volkswagen India, the Indian arm of German car maker has introduced necessary changes in its top level management of Indian operations. According to sources of company Mr. Mahesh Kodumudi, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, will now act as Group Chief Representative with immediate effect. Mr. Kodumudi will replace the.... [Read More]

General Motors on Friday appointed Arvind Saxena, former Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, as the President & Managing Director of its Indian unit. The appointment would be effective from March 1, GM said in a statement. Saxena replaces Lowell Paddock, who is moving to GM International Operations (GMIO) as Vice.... [Read More]

The Mahindra Group today launched India’s biggest innovation prize- the ‘Rise Prize’ which offersUSD1 million to drive globally relevant, disruptive innovations while helping build a culture of innovation in India. It will start with two primary challenges, the Mobility Challenge, which invites solutions for driverless cars in.... [Read More]

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country’s largest passenger car exporter and the second largest automobile manufacturer, today announced the 17th edition of the nationwide ‘Free Car Care Clinic' customer connect program. Aimed at extending the advantage of its excellent services to the customers, the camp will be held from.... [Read More]

The Nissan Qashqai from Japanese car maker succeeded in clearing the Euro NCAP safety tests and obtaining five star rating after the test. At present the car is being sold in  various European countries and is equipped with wide range of various advanced safety measures which played an important role in getting it through the Euro NCAP.... [Read More]

US engineers have developed the world's fastest car with a top speed of an incredible 435 kilometres per hour. US firm Hennessey's Venom GT set the new record for the fastest car in the world during a test run at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.Venom beat the previous best record of 431km/h set by Bugatti Veyron Super.... [Read More]