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Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The Goa government will complain to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about some Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers indulging in "politics", said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday while accusing a central officer of trying to intimidate state bureaucracy.
New Delhi, May 21 (ANI-Business Wire India): Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a subsidiary of HMC, the fastest-growing automaker by brand and the official partner for International Cricket Council (ICC) today hosted an exclusive preview of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in Delhi at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.
Tokyo, May 16 (IANS) Formula 1 team McLaren confirmed Thursday that they will form a new multi-year technology partnership and use Honda engines from the 2015 season.
Tokyo, May 14 (ANI): A growing population combined with a huge demand of water for development purposes, has put excessive stress on available water resources in India.
Panaji, May 13 (IANS) Inter-state goods and passenger vehicles have stopped rolling into Goa from Monday to protest a Goa government decision to impose a hefty fee for entering the state.
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Production of cars at the Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) will not be impacted due to the fire that gutted down the warehouse belonging to Yusen Logistics (India) Ltd, a senior official of Nissan Motor India Friday said.
Beijing, May 10 (IANS) German automaker Daimler AG has begun a trial production at its first overseas engine plant in China ahead of its full operation scheduled later this year.
Chennai, May 9 (IANS) Yusen Logistics (India) Ltd's warehouse catering to Nissan Motor and Renault India's plant near here was totally destroyed in a fire that began Thursday afternoon, a fire official said.
Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Local rider S. Dinesh Edwin, who was hospitalised following a crash during "pay and practice" session at the Madras Motor Sports Trust (MMST) race track here Sunday, succumbed to injuries here Wednesday.
Mexico City, May 4 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican unit of Japanese auto giant the Honda Motor Co. announced plans to invest $470 million in the construction of a transmission plant in Celaya, in the central state of Guanajuato.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The revised autorickshaw and taxi fares will come into effect in the capital from Saturday with the Delhi government warning of strict action against errant drivers.
Chicago, May 3 (IANS) General Motors said its profit fell 13.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from last year's $1 billion.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Physically challenged people may soon be able to buy easy mobility when a low-cost electric wheelchair is launched, doctors here Thursday said.
New Delhi/Chennai, May 1 (IANS) The Indian automobile industry reported lacklustre sales for the month of April due to sluggish market condition, high interest rate and diesel price de-regulation.
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Japanese-Indian car joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. logged domestic sales of 9,007 units last month as compared to 14,378 units sold in April 2012.
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Two and three wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd closed last month with sales of 165,214 units, down from 174,455 units in April 2012, the Chennai-based company announced Wednesday.
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd Tuesday hoped for better financial performance this fiscal with the launch of a diesel-powered three-wheeler, a new motorcycle, a new scooter and product upgrades.
Seoul, April 25 (IANS) Hyundai Motor, South Korea's top automaker, saw its operating profit fall 10.7 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, a regulatory filing showed Thursday.
Chennai, April 24 (IANS) The Rs.42 crore turnover DSK Motowheels that assembles and sells high-end South Korean Hyosung motorbikes plans to set up a fullfledged motorcycle plant in Maharashtra, a company official said Wednesday.
Wellington, April 23 (ANI): Promotional models at this year's Shanghai motor show wore modest outfits after the Chinese government came down heavily on them for wearing skimpy clothes at recent motor shows in China.
Tokyo, Apr 22 (ANI): Car maker Toyota has said it doesn't expect sales in China to fully recover before autumn this year as antipathy lingers toward Japanese brands.
London, Apr. 12 (ANI): In a global recall of vehicles, four Japanese carmakers, including Toyota Motor Corp and Nissan Motor Co, are recalling 3.4 million models sold across the world over a defect in passenger airbags supplied by Takata Corp.
Sydney, Apr. 11 (ANI): Yamaha has started working on the 'world's cheapest motorcycle' at its research centre in Uttar Pradesh, India, that will be exported at a price of 500 US dollars, though its launch date in India has yet not been revealed.
Sydney, Apr.10 (ANI): According to a survey conducted by an US automotive site, the Lambhorgini Veneno, an exclusive 4.5 million-dollar worth Italian supercar, has topped the list of the world's ugliest cars.
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Talking loudly on mobile phones and blaring music has been banned on all BEST service buses here and commuters flouting the norms will be warned and then forced to deboard, an official said here Tuesday.
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) German automobile group BMW and India's two- and three-wheeler-maker TVS Motor Company will jointly develop sub-500cc motorcycles to be sold under the respective company badges, said company officials.
Seoul, April 8 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports fell in March as top automaker Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors shortened working hours of their employees under an agreement with labour unions, a government report showed Monday.
Washington, April 6 (ANI): A simple finger tapping test has shown that fine motor skill decline doesn't start until most people reach their mid-60s - and unless they have abnormal conditions like Parkinson's disease, middle-aged people do just as well as young adults.
New York, Apr 5 (ANI): Car manufacturers Hyundai has put a whole new spin on personal transportation with the egg-shaped E4U vehicle it showed off at the Seoul Motor Show.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Has Sebastian Vettel's act of defying team orders in Malaysia diminished the accomplishments of the youngest Formula 1 triple world champion?
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India Monday reported a decline of 4.7 percent in its total sales in March, which stood at 56,437 units as compared to 59,229 units sold in corresponding month of 2012.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Passenger car major Hyundai Motor India Monday increased prices of all its models from Rs.575 to Rs.2,830.
Chennai, April 1 (IANS) Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd. closed last month with a fall of 14,938 units in sales, as compared to the sales logged during March 2012.
Tokyo, Mar. 31 (ANI): Honda Motor Co. plans to resume a project to set up a second car plant in India to meet increasing local demand for its sedans.
New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has called off the proposed strike after its representatives met the Secretary, Road Transport and Highways here today.
London, Mar. 28 (ANI): JWT India has sacked its employees over a series of controversial advertisements, including one that features a cartoon of former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi with a group of bound women in a car trunk.
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The 2013 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship kicks off here this weekend with the AVT Premium South India Rally that has attracted a flattering 37 entries, including a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 10.
Washington, March 13 (IANS) Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 6,500 new vehicles in north America to replace a rear door lock which may have a faulty child safety mechanism.
New York, Mar 12 (ANI): German car manufacturers Volkswagen as set to build a futuristic two-seater diesel-electric hybrid that would travel from Sydney to Melbourne on about 12 dollars of fuel.
Seoul, March 11 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports posted a double-digit fall last month due to less business days arising from the Lunar New Year's holiday and weak demand for locally-made cars, a government report showed Monday.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) At the first 2013 meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the representatives confirmed India's Karun Chandhok's nomination to the newly created Drivers' Commission.
New York, Mar 7 (ANI): Swedish car manufacturers Volvo has unveiled its new "pedestrian airbag," which pops up on the outside of the car to protect people who get struck.
New York, Mar 6 (ANI): The fastest Lamborghini ever built - the limited edition Veneno, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show with its 3.9 million-dollar price tag, sold out its limited run of three vehicles.
Islamabad, Mar. 5 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, has been found to be one of the biggest defaulters who has not paid his electricity bills over the past 56 months
New Delhi/Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) High interest rates and rising fuel prices resulted in lower sales for India's auto industry in February.
Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) Asian car manufacturing majors Toyota and Hyundai closed last month with lower sales in India as compared to last February, according to a statement issued Friday.
Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) Two and three wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd closed last month with lower sales against what it sold during last February.
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Planning to expand its operations in India, Japanese automobile company Nissan Motor Company Thursday said it will benefit from Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's budget proposal to allow investment allowance of 15 percent.
Hinwil (Switzerland), Feb 25 (IANS) Swiss running shoe company On is now equipping the Sauber Formula 1 team.
Washington, February 22 (ANI): Motor development in children under five years of age can now be tested reliably by making them do different exercises such as standing on one leg, hopping or running.
Chicago, Feb 15 (IANS) General Motors Co. earned $4.86 billion in 2012, down from a record $7.59 billion in 2011, Detroit News quoted GM as saying.
Seoul, Feb 11 (IANS) South Korea's automobile exports rose in January from a year earlier, posting the first increase in eight months.
Ranchi, Feb 9 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp Ltd. Saturday announced a first-of-its-kind partnership which will be spread over the next four years.
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) The MRF Challenge Formula 2000 season finale is poised for an exciting finish with American Conor Daly cruising to victory in the second race Saturday, taking his championship fight against England's Jordan King down to the wire.
Chicago, Feb 8 (IANS) Diesel vehicles may become a new trend in the US as American automakers are offering more diesel models, reported Xinhua.
Yangon, Feb 6 (IANS) Japanese car-maker Suzuki Motor Corp. will resume manufacturing of vehicles and spare parts in Myanmar after production was halted in 2010, Xinhua reported Wednesday.
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) The Indian subsidiary of Japanese automobile maker Nissan Motor Company Monday raised the prices of its three models - Micra, Sunny and Evalia.
Stuttgart (Germany), Feb 2 (IANS/DAPD) Car manufacturer Daimler is hoping to improve its stuttering performance on the Chinese automobile market by strengthening its partnership with the Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC).
New Delhi/Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) The new year has not augured well for the Indian automobile industry as January sales show a mixed picture due to sluggish market condition, high interest rate and diesel price de-regulation.
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Japanese Nissan Motor Company is targeting 10 percent market share in the Indian car market by 2016 with the launch of 10 new models. It is also mulling expansion plans, including setting up a new plant.
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Ford India, the Indian subsidiary of US auto major Ford Motor Company, closed last month with total sales of 7,115 units which was lower as compared to the numbers logged by the company during January 2012.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Hyundai Motor Friday reported a 4.25 percent increase in January sales at 52,024 units from 49,901 units sold in the same period of 2012.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp will recall over one million vehicles in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico to fix problems related to airbags and wipers, Xinhua reported Wednesday.
London, Jan 29 (ANI): Japanese carmaker Toyota has regained its position as the world's biggest vehicle maker.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Shares in India-owned Tata Motors have slumped amid reports the company issued a profit warning at its highly profitable UK-based subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) Actor-producer John Abraham harbours two high-speed dreams - he wants to participate in a car rally and a bike race.
Pune, Jan 24 (IANS) The Mumbai International Motor Show (MIMS) was Thursday inaugurated by Bollywood actor and automobile aficionado John Abharam.
Chennai, Jan 24 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the wholly owned subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company, plans to sell around 650,000 units in 2013 up from around 641,000 sold in 2012, a company official said.
Beijing, Jan 22 (IANS) China's vehicle exports have topped the one-million mark for the first time, latest statistics show.
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Batman's original ride, as used by Adam West and Burt Ward in the classic 1960s TV series, has sold for 4.2million dollars at a US auction.
London, Jan 18 (ANI): A car owner wasn't satisfied with the style and protection his run-of-the-mill Toyota came with, so he spent 100,000 pounds to add a champagne bar, a widescreen TV and grenade proof armour.
London, Jan 16 (IANS) A century-old rusty electric car, abandoned after the invention of the petrol automobile, seems to be far ahead of its time, says an expert.
Sydney, Jan 9 (ANI): One of Hollywood's best-known cars, the futuristic Batmobile, is up for sale in the US.
Beijing, Jan 4 (IANS) South Korean car-maker Hyundai Motor Group's China unit will recall around 3,000 imported Veloster cars after the vehicles showed various flaws, China's quality watchdog said Friday.
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Hoping to sell around one million two-wheelers by 2015, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd expects its scooters to contribute a major share in that, a senior company official said Friday.
Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it expects to achieve 9.9 million global auto sales in 2013, up 2 percent from the figure expected this year.
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) Japanese-Indian car joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd Wednesday announced top level changes to strengthen the organisation and speed up decision making.
Chennai, Dec 26 (IANS) The Indian auto industry hopes the New Year will usher in good times again with some tax cuts, economic revival and better sentiments after a year marked by low volumes and labour unrest at some units.
Bangkok, Dec 24 (IANS) A fire at a Toyota factory near Bangkok Sunday night caused an estimated 50 million baht (about $1.7 million) damage, but will not affect production, the company said Monday.
Chicago, Dec 19 (IANS) Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to pay $17.35 million in fines for its delayed recall of 154,000 Lexus SUVs over pedal entrapment issues, promising it will make significant changes in responding to safety issues, a media report said Tuesday.
Beijing, Dec 19 (IANS) Out of concern for its air quality, the Chinese capital has stepped up efforts to phase out old, polluting motor vehicles, the city's environmental watchdog said.
Chandigarh, Dec 18 (IANS) Belarus, a land-locked country west of Russia, has proposed to set up an engine assembly and manufacturing unit of Minsk Motor in Haryana.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Women riding pillion on two-wheelers must also be asked to wear helmets in the city, said an NGO Sunday, urging the Delhi government to make helmets mandatory for all.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Delhi government's transport department Friday told the Delhi High Court that making helmets mandatory for women pillion riders on two-wheelers is a "sensitive" issue.
Colombo, Dec 14 (IANS) The Toyota Etios Motor Racing (India) will be fielding a 10-car grid in the Colombo Night Races (CNR) that will be run on the streets here this weekend. The event will also see GT3, GT4, SL-GT, Formula Mclaren's 1300, and other international racing cars and bikes in action.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian rider Shankar Sridharan made an impressive 18th-place finish in the 9th Yamaha Asean Cup Race 2012 that concluded Tuesday at SM City Santa Rosa in the Philippines.
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) Japan's Nissan Motor Co. is expected to introduce 15 models of hybrid vehicle by the end of fiscal 2016, as it aims to boost its lineup of green cars, the company said Wednesday.
Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) unanimously re-elected Vicky Chandhok as president at its AGM here Tuesday while Vijay Mallya will continue as the chairman and Bharat Raj as vice president.
Tokyo, Dec. 9 (ANI): Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. is considering slashing the annual target for Japanese sales next year to 1.36 million units that would be about 19 percent lower than this year, according to a report.
Chicago, Dec 8 (IANS) Ford Motor Co. is recalling 19,106 2013 Fusion sedans in the US to replace faulty headlamps, The Chicago Tribune quoted federal safety officials as saying.
Beijing, Dec. 7 (Xinhua-ANI): Japanese auto brands are gradually recovering from the fallout of anti-Japan protests on the back of heavy sales promotions, according to new data.
Tokyo, Dec 7 (IANS) Toyota Motor Corp is considering cutting its 2013 annual domestic sales target to 1.36 million units, down about 19 percent from this year, Japanese media said Friday.
Washington, Dec. 4 (ANI): Japanese automobile firm Toyota Motor Corp. has said that new car sales in China has dropped to a softer 22.1 percent to 63,800 units in November, indicating the fallout from the anti-Japanese protests in China this summer has begun to wane, according to a report.
New Delhi/Chennai, Dec 1 (IANS) November was a mixed bag for the Indian automobile industry, which was looking forward to good festive sales in an otherwise sluggish market, monthly sales figures showed Saturday.
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Hyundai Motor Saturday reported a marginal 2.3 percent decline in November sales at 55,762 units from 57,071 units sold in the same period of 2011.
Chennai, Dec 1 (IANS) Japanese-Indian car joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor Saturday said its sales volumes declined by 26 percent last month as compared to November 2011.
Chennai, Dec 1 (IANS) Two and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Co Ltd closed last month with sales marginally down to 171,837 units as compared to sales logged during Nov 2011.
Bangalore, Nov 27 (IANS) The inaugural SIDVIN Festival of Speed that brings together rivals JK Tyre and MRF Tyres besides Volkswagen and is to be held in Greater Noida this weekend, will be an annual fixture in the Indian motorsport calendar, according to Mohan Nagarajan, CMD, Sidvin Core?Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday sought a regulatory framework for the battery?powered rickshaws, also known as e?rickshaws, whose numbers have been rising in the city.
