Mercedes eyes driverless on-demand limousine service as potential market

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 08:07

Daimler already has car2go, its own car-sharing service which allows subscribers to locate and rent a nearby vehicle from a fleet of Daimler-owned vehicles using a smartphone.

Toyota sees European sales marginally lower in 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 07:29

Toyota Motor Corp expects sales in Europe to fall slightly this year as higher deliveries in the western part of the region are unlikely to offset a sharp drop in Russia,

Audi to drive into smaller cities for expansion in India

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 10:56

Apart from bringing in new models, the company is also preparing to expand its used car business under Audi Approved Plus with plans to take the total number of outlets to 10 in the next 12 months from three at present.

Worsening China could put outlook at risk

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 15:56

BMW , the world`s biggest luxury carmaker, warned on Tuesday that its outlook could be at risk from any further deterioration in the Chinese market, where its sales have begun to fall for the first time in a decade.

Volvo eyeing 10% share in luxury car market in India

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:47

Eyeing 10 percent market share in luxury car segment in India by 2020, Swedish carmaker Volvo plans to introduce four new models in the country, a senior official said here on Friday.

Renault India ropes in Ranbir Kapoor as brand ambassador

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 15:22

The partnership is timed with Renault's next phase of growth in India, as Renault is looking to significantly increase its presence pan India, it added.

Tata JLR considers setting up new plant in Poland

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 10:28

Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to set up a new plant to make about 200,000 cars annually in eastern Europe. Rumours have it that the company is zeroing in on Poland.

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati drives into India again

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 15:14

Maserati plans to launch models priced up to Rs 2.2 crore with three new dealerships in the country.

Mercedes rolls out locally made GLA, commissions 3rd assembly line

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 17:29

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday rolled out its sixth locally assembled model, the GLA Class of SUVs, and also formally commissioned the third assembly line at its plant near here.

BMW launches new '6 Series Gran Coupe' priced up to Rs 1.21 crore

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 14:59

German luxury carmaker BMW on Friday launched an updated version of its '6 Series Gran Coupe', priced up to Rs 1.21 crore (ex showroom Delhi).

Daimler and Qualcomm to develop in-car tech, wireless charging

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:01

Carmaker Daimler on Saturday announced a partnership with mobile technologies company Qualcomm Inc. to explore wireless recharging of mobile phones in cars as well as recharging of electric cars without cables.

BMW one big, happy family as squabbles damage rival Volkswagen

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 23:34

The comments from Stefan Quandt, whose family controls a stake of almost 47 percent in the Bavarian carmaker, highlight the contrasting fortunes at two of Germany`s most influential companies.