Auto Expo 2012

Auto Expo: Models draw huge crowds, earn good money through the show

Car shows these days are as much about new vehicles as about the models posing next to them. Sunny Sen tries to find out more about this growing trend among young women to earn some quick money.

Auto Expo 2012: A victim of its success

The infrastructural challenges of the Auto Expo 2012 highlight the fact that India has a 'band-aid' approach to infrastructure, with the notable exception of the Delhi and Hyderabad airports.

Auto Expo 2012 ends, next edition may be shifted from Pragati Maidan

As many as 1,500 exhibitors and 50 global brands from 24 countries participated the show, which witnessed 58 new launches, including the much-awaited Mini.

Stunning launches at Auto Expo 2012

Hyundai is racing to keep up with rising demand for cheap cars

With demand for cheap cars rising, Hyundai's Indian plants are set to exceed capacity - a challenge for a facility that makes more than 1,000 variants of cars.

Auto Expo 2012: Hybrid and electric cars in vogue

Green is in vogue at the current Auto Expo with automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Nissan, Mahindra and Mahindra and Hero MotoCorp lining up electric and hybrid vehicles for future launch.

Tata Motors showcases slew of new models

Expanding its product portfolio in the sports utility and commercial vehicles segments, auto major Tata Motors on Thursday showcased three new models slated for launch in the next financial year.

And They're Off: Auto Expo 2012 Curtain Raiser

The Expo - which opens on January 7 for regular visits - expects a footfall of 100,000 every day, and definitely more on the weekend. In the next couple of days the Expo will be ready for 43 press conferences and more than 50 launches and showcases.

Auto Expo 2012: Suzuki launches 125cc scooter Swish, 110cc motorcycle Hayate

Unlike its more prevalent models in the west, Suzuki launched a 125cc Scooter, the Swish and 110cc motorcycle, the Hayate at Auto Expo 2012.

Global carmakers make inroads into R&D in India

A few global carmakers have tasted success with cars designed in India, but most are just starting to make inroads into R&D here.

Auto Expo 2012: Age of compact SUVs

Experts say the compact SUV could well be a hit with the Indian market which aspires for luxury but at the same time looks for fuel efficiency and value for money.

Auto Expo 2012: Mahindra Group unveils electric car

The Mahindra Group unveils its Reva NXR next generation concept electric vehicle that is expected to be launched in November around Diwali.

Auto Expo 2012: Renault enters compact car segment with Pulse launch

French auto maker Renault launched its first all-hatchback Pulse making its foray into the mass segment priced at between Rs 5.77 lakh and Rs 6.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Auto Expo 2012: Anand Mahindra tweets ire at 'dismal' crowd control

The thronging unruly crowds at the Auto Expo had Mahindra Group vice chairman and managing director Anand Mahindra vent his ire at the "dismal" crowd management.

Auto Expo 2012: Scooters make a comeback

If the 2012 Auto Expo is any indication, the scooters - after nearly getting wiped out a decade ago - are clearly making a comeback.

Hero launches three new bikes

The company, which closed the calendar year 2011 with highest ever sales number of 6.12 million units, expects these bikes to further drive up volumes. These bikes would be launched progressively over the next few months.

Indian firms key suppliers of components to world's best and biggest carmakers

For long confined to doing low-end work, Indian companies have emerged as suppliers of critical components to the world's best and biggest carmakers.

Maruti to launch MPV Ertiga by March

With new this car, the company will for the first time introduce K-14 VVT 1.4 litre engine in India. The car will also be launched in diesel variant.

Auto Expo 2012: General Motors unveils Chevrolet Sail hatchback, MPV concept

General Motors India showcases its two new vehicles under Chevrolet brands - a premium hatchback Sail and an MPV concept at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.

Auto Expo 2012: Hero MotoCorp unveils indigenously developed Hybrid Scooter

Hero MotoCorp on Friday unveiled India's first concept hybrid scooter, which is being developed in association with a foreign consultant, at the 11th Auto Expo.

Auto Expo 2012: Toyota unveils Etios and Liva racing concepts

Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corporation unveils Etios and Liva racing concepts at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.