Auto Industry Reviews

The Obama administration said it is taking a first step toward requiring that future cars and light trucks be equipped with technology that enables them to warn each other of potential danger in time to avoid collisions.

Buoyed by its scooter model Activa becoming the best selling two-wheeler brand in India yet again in July, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is preparing to cash in on the upcoming festive season.

It was only in June that Jaguar Land Rover announced the formation of its new Special Operations division and now this red-letter division is set to get a 'Technical Centre' in Prologis Park, Ryton, near Coventry.

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India's has announced crossing of the 25 lakh production milestone of its K-series petrol engine that powers popular models, including Alto K10, Celerio, Wagon R and Swift.

The company, which expanded its compact car portfolio with the launch of premium compact car Elite i20, priced between Rs 4.89 lakh and Rs 7.67 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), had sold 3.8 lakh units in domestic market in 2013.

BMW India will launch the New BMW X3 on August 28, 2014. The model had made its global debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Since it will be just a mid-life makeover of the car, it will mainly receive cosmetic changes and minor mechanical upgrades.

The move will result in around 25 per cent reduction in overseas shipments from the company's Chennai plant this year at 1.9 lakh units compared to 2.53 lakh units last year.

Honda Cars India's compact sedan, the Amaze, has crossed 1 lakh sales milestone within 16 months of its launch. With this, the Amaze has become the fastest selling model for HCIL since its inception in the Indian market.