Toyota keeps world No. 1 title with record vehicle sales

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:32

Toyota sold a record 9.98 million vehicles last year, it said Thursday, outpacing rivals General Motors and Volkswagen to maintain its title of world`s biggest automaker.

GM sold 9.7 million cars worldwide last year

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:51

General Motors said Tuesday that it sold 9.71 million cars last year, beating out rival carmaker Volkswagen but likely only holding onto second place behind world leader Toyota.

Carmakers rack up big gains in 2013 US sales

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 01:26

Major automakers closed out 2013 by reporting mixed results for December US sales Friday as the booming auto industry was expected to rack up its best annual performance in years.

No plan to discontinue Passat sale in India: Volkswagen

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 20:32

The company is working on the next generation model of Passat, which will be rolled out in the Indian market at a suitable time, it said.

Noorani crowned Volkswagen Polo R Cup Champion

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 20:22

Mumbai driver Rahil Noorani clinched the Volkswagen Polo R Cup after a podium finish in Race 3 at the Buddh International Circuit here Sunday.

Volkswagen recalls 2.6 mn cars worldwide

Last Updated: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 23:22

German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it is recalling 2.6 million cars worldwide due to various technical problems affecting different models of its various brands.

Volkswagen to recall over 207,000 vehicles in China: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 18:14

German auto giant Volkswagen will recall more than 207,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) sold in China over a possible defect in the lights, China`s quality watchdog said on Wednesday.

Volkswagen revs up exports from India, ships Vento to Mexico

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 18:10

The company's Indian arm, which started exporting the left-hand drive Vento to Mexico in October, said the country is already its biggest export market.