201217 May

Toyota overtakes GM in 2012 Q1 global sales

Posted in Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen AG

By Joydip Sur

Toyota is showing steady signs of recovering from production shortages due to natural disasters in Asia in 2011, with the automaker selling the most vehicles globally in the first quarter of 2012.

201217 May

Chevrolet takes the wraps off Trax compact SUV

Posted in Chevrolet, Trax, Chevrolet Trax, GM India, Opel Mokka, Buick Encore

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Chevrolet has revealed the first image of its upcoming compact SUV, the Trax. The production-ready version will be revealed to the Public at the Paris Motor Show later this year.

201215 May

Rise in car sales in April slowest in a decade

Posted in Car sales, Car sales in India, Passenger car sales in India

By Joydip Sur

The car price hike post-budget and rising interest rates have taken a heavy toll on passenger car sales in India.

201216 Mar

Car prices will rise a min of Rs 5,000 after Union Budget

Posted in Union Budget 2012, car prices, car prices in India, price rise

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Car prices are set to rise in India, after a 2 % hike in basic excise duty from the present 10% to the proposed 12 %. Additionally, excise duty on large cars will also increase from 22% presently to 24%. However, the government has decided against imposing a ‘diesel tax’, a move which has brought some respite to car-makers in the country.

201205 Mar

February car sales surge before budget announcement

Posted in car sales, budget, fuel prices, diesel, petrol, diesel cars

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Car sales in February have been better than expected, especially coming on the back of the depressed sentiment in the market in the last quarter of 2011. Most car-makers have reported better than expected sales, but are cautious before commenting on whether such momentum will be maintained in the coming months.

201220 Feb

India to host the finale of the FIA GT1 series!

Posted in FIA GT1, India, Buddh International Circuit, motorsport,

By Harmaan R A J Madon

India will host the finale of the FIA-sanctioned GT1 Series in December at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The GT1 Series is a sportscar racing championship, featuring racing versions of iconic sportscars from the world's most prestigious manufacturers.

201207 Feb

New Chevrolet Captiva will cost Rs 4 lakh more

Posted in Chevrolet, Captiva, new Captiva, Chevrolet Captiva, new SUV

By Harmaan R A J Madon

The new Chevrolet Captiva, displayed for the first time at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January, will cost substantially more than the present model, autojunction.in has learned from sources.

201209 Jan

GM India's SAIC-derived new MPV unveiled to the public

Posted in Chevrolet, Auto Expo 2012, Chevrolet MPV, SAIC, GM and SAIC

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Chevrolet unveiled its new MPV for India, derived from Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Corporation (SAIC). The new MPV will be offered with both petrol and diesel engine options in either 7 or 8-seater configurations.

201209 Jan

Chevrolet gives the Tavera Neo 3 a new CRDi engine

Posted in Chevrolet, Auto Expo 2012, Tavera Neo 3, Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3

By Harmaan R A J Madon

Chevrolet India's ageing warhorse the Tavera has just been given a new lease of life. General Motors India has plonked in a new 2.0-litre CRDi engine under the bonnet.

201209 Jan

Face-lifted Captiva comes to India at last

Posted in Chevrolet, Auto Expo 2012, Captiva, Chevrolet Captiva, new Captiva, Captiva launch

By Harmaan R A J Madon

We'd broken the story to you early last year, but now, we can officially confirm the new Captiva for India. The big visual change is to the front grille, which now follows the bold two-part design which debuted on the Cruze.