Carmakers race to China auto show despite market slowdown

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 08:23

The Shanghai auto show -- the location alternates with Beijing -- opens on Monday and is a chance for global automobile manufacturers to show off their latest offerings to the massive market.

All new EU cars will need emergency call technology from 2018

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 19:50

All new cars sold in the European Union from March 2018 will have to be equipped with technology to contact emergency services in the case of an accident.

China consumer show targets Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 11:14

China is the world`s top auto market, and media criticism can dent reputations and drag on sales. iPhone maker Apple Inc made a rare apology in 2013 after criticism on the show of its after-sales service.

Car industry welcomes Google, Apple but battles loom

Last Updated: Thursday, March 5, 2015, 08:31

It could be the battle of the titans. Auto giants at the Geneva Motor Show say they welcome the potential move of Silicon Valley players into their sector but experts warn of major disruptions.

Auto firms, white goods makers in wait and watch mode on prices

Last Updated: Thursday, January 1, 2015, 18:58

Officials at Maruti also said the company is currently on its year-end holiday and a decision on the price would be taken only when it reopens next week.

Ruble collapse buffets Asian carmakers' big Russia bets

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 18:50

Asian carmakers who bet big on expanding in Russia face a test of their commitment to a market they once hoped was set to surpass Germany`s by size as the rouble plunges and auto sales skid.

Auto industry pitches for continuation of excise duty relief

Last Updated: Sunday, November 30, 2014, 12:18

Car makers have asked the government to extend excise duty relief, which is ending on December 31, saying removal of this incentive could push the industry into a negative territory.

As automakers use more aluminium, can providers expand fast enough?

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 09:27

Demand is expected to continue its surge as automakers look to slash vehicle weights to boost fuel efficiency, industry executives and analysts said.

US automakers report big sales

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:31

General Motors said Friday its October sales rose 15.7 percent to 226,402 in the country led by growing sales of its Malibu mid-size cars, Impala full size cars, Silverado and Sierra pickups, reports Xinhua.

Car makers seek more time to present case before CCI

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 15:05

Car makers under the scanner of Competition Commission of India for alleged anti-competitive practices have sought more time to present their case, a senior official of the fair trade regulator said.

Competition Commission to serve notices to car makers

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 15:18

The Competition Commission may soon send notices to as many as 17 carmakers, seeking their explanations on an alleged anti-competitive practice of selling spare parts to consumers at high prices.

Carmakers, realtors disappointed with RBI policy

Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 15:43

Firms, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, General Motors, Hiranandani Constructions and CHD Developers, said a rate cut would have helped in pushing growth.