India

German carmaker Daimler has offloaded its 5.34% stake in Tata Motors, marking what industry experts see as an end to the long partnership between the two companies. The sale, which... 2010-03-09

Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland is to inject INR30bn (US$655mn) over three years into a joint venture with Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor as well as US equipment... 2010-03-08

Consumers sent Indian car sales soaring in February as they anticipated an increase in excise tax that was confirmed in the federal budget at the end of the month. Record sales figures... 2010-03-03

Chinese SUV specialist Zotye International Automobile Company has commenced exports to India, as it looks to expand its presence. The first batch of 800 units has been shipped to... 2010-02-25

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz is hoping to build on last year's strong performance in India through investment in new facilities and expanding its local workforce. Mercedes-Benz... 2010-02-22

India's Tata Motors has started trial production of the Nano compact model at its new plant in Sanand, Gujarat state. The opening of a dedicated plant for the 'world's cheapest car'... 2010-02-18

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is looking to expand its presence in the country's motorcycle market, starting with the launch of its first mass segment model. The 110cc... 2010-02-16