The world's third-largest economy, which is grappling with an appreciating yen and sluggish exports, was widely expected to shrink by over 2 per cent instead of the 1.3 per cent in the June quarter.

The car will now be available between Rs 7.49 lakh and Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) said in a statement.

\"The parts that we were not getting will start arriving in coming days. That is why we are confident of resuming normal operations earlier than expected,\" Deputy MD Shekar Viswanathan said.

The allocation for National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project has been enhanced from Rs 1,718 crore earlier due to the cost escalation of the project.

The rating agency cut it's outlook to \"negative\", which normally means there is a one-third chance of a downgrade of the ratings in the next two years.

Japanese majors like Honda and Toyota announced 50 and 70 per cent production cuts respectively, leading to rising fear among car owners and new buyers.

A budget carmaker tries its hand at luxury while a luxury carmaker goes the other way. Welcome to the genre-hopping world of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota.

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Thanks to Tata, almost everyone can afford a Nano. But can you afford a Hummer, where the EMI is more than the price of the Nano? We take a look at the EMIs you might have to pay for some of the stars of this year's Auto Expo.

Globally, car recalls to rectify defects are commonplace. In India, it's still a novelty because of the effete regulatory framework that is supposed to protect consumers.

This year will see a slew of car launches, and not just at the top end.

There is now a growing class of buyers who want a small car — but not one that is your typical small car. And the car-makers are only too willing to oblige.

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