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Top 10 car and SUV exporters 2016: Hyundai takes top slot; Renault India records manifold growth

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest carmaker, was the third on the list, while Nissan and Volkswagen also figured in the top five.

Jan 16, 2017

Mercedes-Benz opens world's first dedicated AMG showroom in Tokyo

In 2017, Mercedes-AMG celebrates the performance brand's 50th anniversary.

Jan 14, 2017

Volkswagen pleads guilty in carbon emission scandal; agrees to pay $4.3 billion as settlement

Volkswagen has agreed to new audits and oversight by an independent monitor over a period of three years.

Jan 12, 2017

Indian auto sales plunge to lowest numbers in 16 years, as demonetisation bites

For the calendar year 2016, Indian automobile sector recorded a growth of 9.17 percent.

Jan 11, 2017

Mercedes-Benz pips BMW in 2016; reclaims top spot in luxury car sales after 11 years

Mercedes-Benz sold 20,83,888 units of its vehicles all over the world to reach the top spot.

Jan 10, 2017

Volkswagen recalls 50,000 vehicles in China

The recall will include imported Golf variants and Beetle.

Jan 9, 2017

Rolls-Royce registers second highest car sales in its 113-year history

Rolls-Royce registered an increase of 6 percent in sales in 2016.

Jan 9, 2017

Make in USA or Pay More: It's Toyota's turn to face Trump's ire after GM

President-elect Donald Trump has been criticising automakers for selling abroad-made vehicles in US warned of hefty taxes.

Jan 7, 2017

Kia Sportage SUV, Soul crossover spotted testing in India amid entry rumours

Kia is expected to announce its entry into the Indian market in Q1 2017.

Jan 6, 2017

Top 10 bestselling cars in December 2016: Maruti Suzuki Alto tops the charts again while Hyundai Eon makes a comeback

Hyundai Eon has made the cut 9 months after its appearance in the top ten list in February 2016.

Jan 6, 2017

Lexus, Kia, Daihatsu, SAIC among seven car makers coming to India

By the end of this decade over a half dozen car makers will start operations in India

Jan 5, 2017

Bajaj Auto workers' union threatens hunger strike at Akurdi plant in Pune over 'anti-worker activities'

The union accused the management of harassing its members and also demanded to reinstate eight workers dismissed two years back.

Jan 5, 2017

Volkswagen India sales up 69% in December; records highest production at Pune Plant in 2016

The company manufactured 1,45,145 units at its Pune facility in 2016, the highest since 2009

Jan 4, 2017

Make in USA or pay more: Donald Trump's ultimatum forces Ford to scrap Mexico plant; GM faces heat

The announcement came following United States President-elect Donald Trump's criticism of GM over its car production facility in Mexico.

Jan 4, 2017

South Korea bans sale of some Nissan, BMW, Porsche cars; imposes penalty on carmakers

South Korea's Ministry of Environment has launched an investigation after the VW Group emissions scandal.

Jan 4, 2017