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.

Volkswagen says cost-cutting to start bearing fruit this year

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 16:22

German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it expects a massive cost-cutting programme to begin bearing fruit this year.

VW launches special edition Vento priced up to Rs 10.42 lakh

Last Updated: Monday, March 9, 2015, 22:40

German carmaker Volkswagen has launched a special edition of its mid-sized sedan Vento in India priced between Rs 8.57 lakh and Rs 10.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Hyundai Verna Facelift to be launched today

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 10:50

Hyundai will launch the facelifted C-Segment Verna in New Delhi this afternoon.

Volkswagen unveils new Jetta, says won't add dealerships this year

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 22:31

The German car major launched five models of its popular sedan Jetta in petrol and diesel versions in 2-litre and 1.4-litre engines with six-speed dual-clutch transmission available with the diesel models.

Volkswagen India starts diesel engine assembly plant at Chakan

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 20:09

Volkswagen Group India on Tuesday launched its first engine plant in the country which will assemble 1.5-litre diesel engines for two VW models as well as for the group arm Skoda's Rapid sedan.

Toyota still world`s top automaker with 10.23 mn vehicles sold in 2014

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 10:50

Toyota sold 10.23 million vehicles last year, it said Wednesday, outpacing General Motors and Volkswagen to remain the world`s biggest automaker, but a shaky outlook for 2015 could see it lose the title to its German rival.

Volkswagen launches petrol model of Cross Polo at Rs 7.07 lakh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 18:43

The new vehicle, which comes with 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Brazil Volkswagen workers down tools after layoffs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 04:24

Workers at Volkswagen`s Brazilian plant at Sao Bernardo do Campo near Sao Paulo began an open-ended strike Tuesday to protest 800 layoffs, their union said.

VW's Audi to step up investments in 2015-19 on models, plants

Last Updated: Saturday, December 27, 2014, 16:05

Volkswagen`s flagship Audi division is to increase spending on new models, plants and technology through 2019 to push its goal of surpassing German rival BMW as the world`s largest luxury-car manufacturer.

Volkswagen hikes Polo, Vento prices by up to Rs 26,800

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 20:18

German car maker Volkswagen will hike prices of its best selling cars in India, hatchback Polo and sedan Vento by up to Rs 26,800 from February citing increased inputs costs and changes in the exchange rate.

Renault-Nissan alliance sells record 8.3 mn vehicles in 2013

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 14:41

The alliance between Nissan and Renault sold a record 8.3 million vehicles last year, giving it fourth spot among global automakers, new data showed Wednesday, as the pair reportedly boost ties to cut costs.