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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivers historic annual sales record in CY 2019
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has delivered a historic annual sales record in CY 2019, with a global performance unequalled in the company’s 116-year history. A total of 5,152 cars were delivered to customers in over 50 countries around the world, an increase of 25% on the previous record of 4,107 cars in CY 2018. With these historic results, from a significant sales growth in all regions worldwide, Rolls-Royce continues to make a meaningful contribution...
Honda Cars India switches over to BS-VI
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading premium car manufacturer in India, today announced that having completed entire wholesale despatches to dealers of BS-4 in Dec’19, the company only despatched BS-6 cars in Jan’20. The models were Petrol BS-6 versions of City, Civic and CRV. Amaze BS-6 was also launched towards the end of last month. The BS-6 versions of other models will be launched successively. The company has shifted to production of BS-6 models in both its plants of Gre...
Honda Cars India introduces ‘Honda from Home’ Online Booking Platform
In its endeavor to offer a convenient purchase experience to its customers, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced its ‘Honda from Home’ online booking platform through its corporate website https://www.hondacarindia.com/honda-from-home. With this digital solution, backed by robust sales process of the dealership, customers can manage their car purchase from the comfort of their homes without ...
Audi India salutes COVID-19 Warriors
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced its ‘Salute to COVID-19 Warriors’ initiative in gratitude of the services rendered by essential workers. Audi customers who are leading the battle against the novel coronavirus from the front line can avail of a complimentary disinfection / cleaning of interiors, exterior cleaning and general check-up of their Audi, along with a courtesy car pick-up and drop. Commenting on the announcement, ...
Hyundai Motor India rolled out 200 Cars on the first day of production restart
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and the largest exporter since inception, has rolled-out 200 cars on first day of production restart at its Plant at Sriperumbudur, Chennai. The company commenced production operations on May 08, 2020, ensuring 100 % social distancing compliance in accordance with standard operating procedure. Hyundai is adhering to all the guidelines set by the State and Central Government and also practicing 360...
Honda Cars India commences production of All New 5th Generation Honda City in India
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has commenced the production of its most awaited All-New 5th Generation Honda City in India. The car is being manufactured at its Greater Noida plant in Uttar-Pradesh. The company’s plant had resumed manufacturing operations from mid-June following all government regulations and company’s safety protocols for COVID-19 prevention. The launch of the 5th Generation Cit...
Audi India opens bookings for the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the commencement of bookings for the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback. In its second generation, the Audi RS 7 Sportback offers improved performance and efficiency. Deliveries of the performance model will commence from August 2020 and this wide-bodied five-seater can be booked with an initial amount of INR 10 Lakhs. Exclusivity, customization and personalization are key to the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback. Customers can book ...
Honda Cars India launches all new 5th generation Honda City
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its much-awaited All New 5th generation Honda City in India. First introduced in India in January 1998, Honda City has been the country’s most successful mid-size sedan. Now in its 5th Generation, the City has always defined the original authentic shape of sedan in India and reinvented itself according to the needs and aspirations of its customers. The much awaited All &n...
Honda Cars India launches refreshed New Jazz
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its premium hatchback New Honda Jazz with refreshed looks, premium styling, a new flagship grade Jazz ZX along with segment leading features. Designed for the very demanding, the New Jazz exemplifies perfection in its truest form with its modern sporty styling, aerodynamic efficiency, class-leading cabin space, advanced technology and full range of safety features. To cater to t...
Honda Cars India organises Body & Paint Service Camp at all dealerships across India
Honda Cars India Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today announced a ‘Body & Paint Service Camp’ for its esteemed customers giving them a chance to give their Honda cars the same look they once fell for. This customer-centric initiative will start from 14th September 2020 and will continue till 26th September 2020 at all authorized Honda service outlets across India. The 13-day Body & Paint Service Camp will offer multiple benefits to Honda c...
Honda Cars India introduces Special Edition of Amaze ahead of festive season
Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced the introduction of Special Edition of its family sedan Honda Amaze to mark the beginning of the festive season and elevate the fervor that comes with it. The Special Edition comes with new and exciting features and is based on the popular S grade in MT and CVT version of both Petrol and Diesel. Speaking about the introduction of the ...
Kia Motors India consolidates connected car leadership with 1,00,000 connected cars sales
Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, became the first carmaker of the country to attain 100,000 unit sales of connected cars. Kia vehicles equipped with UVO connect in-car technology contributes more than 55% of the total sales of the brand in India. The top selling connected car variant is the Seltos GTX Plus DCT 1.4T Petrol which contributed to almost 15% of the total connected car sales. As a disruptor brand and a strong market challenger, Kia strives t...
Porsche India continues expansion plan with new showroom in Mumbai
Porsche Centre Mumbai marks the official opening of its new showroom in the popular district of Santacruz Linking Road with the debut of the benchmark Panamera sports saloon. The launch of the brand’s latest sports saloon comes at a crucial time for Porsche’s new local investor who has firm commitments to further enhance the customer experience in the new facility before year end. Following Porsche India’s selection of Infinity Cars Private Ltd. as the new dealer fo...
Volkswagen India announces the biggest product line-up under its SUVW Strategy
Staying true to its commitment of four SUVs for the Indian market, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India today announced the global bestseller, New Volkswagen Tiguan as the fourth SUV under its SUVW Strategy. With this announcement, Volkswagen India has now showcased its complete range of SUVs for the Indian market for the year 2021, taking a significant step towards its objective of gaining a 3% market share in the country. Additionally, T-Roc and Tiguan Allspace have been a testament to the brand...
Honda Cars India announces exciting offers during festive celebrations in April 2021
Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced exciting offers for all customers who plan to buy new cars this month on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Bihu and Poila Baisakh which are celebrated in various parts of the country. These offers can be availed at all authorised Honda dealerships across India and are valid till April 30, 2021. Sharing his thoughts on the exciting offers, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Cullinan Recreation Module
Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the world’s pre-eminent super-luxury SUV, promises the intrepid owner an unrivalled blend of comfort and capability surmised as ‘Effortless, Everywhere’. In addition to conveying its occupants to their destination in absolute serenity, off road or on road, Cullinan offers two unique Bespoke features to ensure that, on arrival, clients are equipped with everything required for their adventure. EFFORTLESS EVERYWHERE Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the world...
Honda Cars expands its campaign for Preventive Replacement of Fuel Pump in India
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) today announced that it has expanded its campaign to voluntarily replace Fuel Pump in 77,954 units of its select models in India. The fuel pumps installed in these vehicles may contain defective impellers, which could, over time result in engine stopping or not starting. The replacement will be carried out free of cost at HCIL dealerships across India in a phased manner starting from 17thApril 2021 and the owners are being contacted individually. ...
Volvo Cars to lower CO2 emissions and save billions using circular business principles
Volvo Cars aims for annual savings of SEK 1 billion and reductions of 2.5 million tonnes in carbon emissions from 2025 using circular business principles. Supporting the company’s long-term goal of becoming a circular business by 2040, Volvo Cars will create closed material loops for emission-heavy materials such as steel and aluminium, as well as remanufacture, repair, reuse and refurbish parts. “Volvo Cars has one of the most ambitious climate plans in the car industry, an...
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced an enhanced version of Next Gen Honda Connect by introducing Honda Action on Google. The feature is an extension of integrated Connected technology offered in 5th Gen Honda City which already comes with Alexa remote capability. With the introduction of the Honda Action on Google, the 5th Gen City now works with Ok Google. HCIL has also enriched the Honda Connect platform with 4 new functiona...
Honda Cars India registers domestic sales of 6,055 units in July’21
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, despatched 6,055 units in domestic market and exported 918 units in the month of July’21. Commenting on the business situation, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President and Director, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd said, “We achieved our production ramp-up from last week of July and have streamlined supplies in line with market activity. Barring few...
Honda Cars India opens pre-launch bookings for upcoming new Amaze
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL)., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India will launch the new Honda Amaze on 18th August 2021. The new Amaze will come with a stylish new look, striking exteriors changes and enhanced interiors. The company today commenced the pre-bookings of the new car at all authorized Honda dealerships across the country with a booking amount of INR 21,000. Additionally, the customers can also book the car online from the comfort of their hom...
Honda Cars India commences production of new Amaze
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India has commenced the mass production and despatches of its popular family sedan New Honda Amaze from its manufacturing plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. The New Amaze is scheduled to be launched on 18th August 2021. Speaking about the developments, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President & Director, Sales and Marketing Honda Cars India Limited said, “After the successful ramp-up at our manu...
Honda Cars India drives in New Honda Amaze ahead of festive season
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched the New Amaze with enhanced looks, premium exteriors styling and plush interiors. The ‘Shaandar’ New Amaze embodies the spirit of living life with Pride and represents a whole new attitude and fresh confidence in its latest avatar. The premium family sedan is available in Manual as well as CVT transmission in both Petrol & Diesel engines. A brand new colour Meteo...
CARS24, India's leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, today inaugurated its largest Mega Refurbishment Lab (MRL) in India, spread over an area of over 1.3 lakh sq ft in Dharuhera district of Delhi NCR region. The large facility will refurbish over 3000 cars monthly and will employ approximately over 250 auto experts. CARS24’s newest facility in the Delhi NCR region will join its recently unveiled counterpar...
Second gen Honda Amaze crosses 200,000 deliveries milestone in India
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that the 2nd generation model of its popular family sedan Honda Amaze has crossed milestone of 200,000 deliveries in India since its launch in May 2018. The Honda Amaze is one of Honda’s most successful models in India and has been well accepted by more than 4.6 lakh customers cumulatively since its first introduction in April 2013. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Ga...
CARS24 joins ‘Orange Army’; Becomes Principal Sponsor of Sunrisers Hyderabad
Adding yet another feather to its long-term association with cricket in the country, CARS24, India's leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, has partnered with Sunrisers Hyderabad, winners of IPL 2016, to become the new Principal Sponsor for IPL 2022. With this partnership, CARS24 also becomes the first pre-owned car player to enter into partnership for IPL. Under the newly-inked strategic partnership, Sunrisers Hyderabad team jersey will sport the very striking blue ...
Takuya Tsumura joins as President & CEO of Honda Cars India
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced that Mr. Takuya Tsumura has assumed the office of President & CEO from today. As part of HCIL organisational changes, the company also elevated Mr Kunal Behl as Vice President, Marketing and Sales from his erstwhile position of Operating Head – Sales and Network Development. In his new role, Mr Behl will be Operating Head of Sales and Marketing and will form an integral part of the management team ...
Honda launches India’s First Mainstream Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle - New City e:HEV
Honda Cars India Limited, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its much-anticipated New City e:HEV in the country. Priced at INR 19,49,900 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), New City e:HEV is the first car in the mainstream segment equipped with Strong Hybrid Electric technology. The City e:HEV features Honda’s unique Self-charging and Highly efficient Two Motor Electric Hybrid system connected to a smooth 1.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle DOHC...
Volkswagen India kicks off exclusive previews of New Volkswagen Virtus across the country
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, today, kicked off the pan India previews of its striking, exhilarating, German-engineered, new global sedan - the Virtus. The previews will be held simultaneously across all 152 Volkswagen dealerships in India from 14 May to 08 June 2022. The Virtus is the second product from the brand, under the India 2.0 project, which will be launched in the Indian market on 9th June 2022. The initiative takes the brand a step closer towards completing the India 2.0 Pr...
Volkswagen India announces ‘Monsoon Campaign’ for its customers
Through this initiative, Volkswagen reiterates its ‘Customer-First’ philosophy that emphasizes on customer safety and hassle-free ownership experience. Across the Volkswagen authorized service workshops, the trained and qualified service professionals will conduct a complimentary 40-point vehicle health check-up, that examines the vehicle for any existing or possible maintenance and repair services to avoid any potential breakdowns and ensure a smooth comfortable drive experience....
Honda City celebrates 25 glorious years in India
Honda Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today kick-started its celebrations to commemorate 25 successful years of Honda City in India. Honda City started its journey in India in 1998, and now in its fifth-generation avatar, has remained the longest running mainstream model in the Indian automotive history. The Honda City is an extremely strong aspirational brand for achievers and enjoys huge brand loyalty amongst its customers. Synonymous with the brand Honda, t...
Tata Motors announces price hike on its Passenger Vehicles
Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer has announced a marginal price increase across its passenger vehicles. Effective November 7, 2022, weighted average increase will be 0.9%, depending on the variant and model. According to Tata Motors, "The company has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs but the steep rise in overall input costs has compelled it to pass on some proportion through this minimal price hike." &...
Honda Cars India reaches 2 Million Production milestone in India
Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that the company has reached the 2 Million-unit milestone in cumulative production of Honda cars in India. The company’s premium sedan, Honda City, formally rolled out of the assembly line at its state of the art manufacturing plant in Tapukara - Rajasthan, making it the 2 Millionth Honda car made in India. The milestone event was attended by senior leadership from Honda&...
CARS24 launches First Engineering R&D Centre in Bengaluru to transform pre-owned car market
CARS24, India's leading auto-tech company for pre-owned vehicles, has today taken a giant leap towards driving innovation and growth in the pre-owned vehicle market with the launch of its first Engineering Research and Development Center (R&D Center) in Bengaluru. The centre will focus on developing cutting-edge solutions for used vehicle inspection, refurbishment, and reconditioning. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of experts led by Mr. Marut Singh, Ch...
Volkswagen India inaugurates eight new touchpoints in eight days across the country
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India today announced the inauguration of eight new touchpoints in eight days, strengthening its pan-India sales and service network. The rapid expansion of the Volkswagen network in the States of Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu is a continuation of the Brand’s endeavours to make its portfolio of German-engineered products and suite of world-class services accessible to a broader base of customers in India. The eight new touchpoints across the four ...
Shell launches new range of synthetic 5W-30 oils for passenger cars
Shell, the world leader in finished lubricants, has launched Shell Helix HX6 5W-30 and Shell Helix SUV 5W-30, a new range of synthetic BS-VI compliant engine oils in India that are designed to deliver enhanced engine protection, fuel efficiency and longer engine life for the passenger car motor oil (PCMO) segment. Introducing the new products, Amit Ghugre, Automotive Sales and Marketing Manager, Shell Lubricants India, said, “Shell takes pride in i...
Honda’s New Global SUV Elevate makes its World Debut in India
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled Honda’s latest global SUV - Honda ELEVATE at a World Premiere event in India. Scheduled for launch during festive season this year, India will be the first country to manufacture and sell the All New Elevate globally. While the initial introduction of Elevate is focused on domestic market, India also aims to serve as an important export hub for the new model to other parts of ...
Volkswagen India expands its Performance Line with the introduction of Virtus GT DSG
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India announces the expansion of its coveted Performance Line on the Virtus with a new variant introduction – Virtus GT DSG. Priced at INR 16,19,900 (ex-showroom), the Virtus GT DSG variant makes the sought-after GT badge further accessible for prospective customers. The Volkswagen Virtus has received a phenomenal response from customers and top media houses awarding the carline with over 12 awards titling it the ‘Best sedan of 2022...
Honda Cars India starts pre-launch bookings of its new mid-size SUV Elevate
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today commenced the pre–launch bookings for its strongly anticipated mid-size SUV Honda Elevate. Customers can book the Honda Elevate across all authorized Honda dealerships in India as well as from the comfort of their homes through Honda’s online sales platform Honda from Home. India will be the First market to launch the Elevate during the festive seas...
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today announced a significant advancement to further enrich the customers’ ownership journey. The company introduced a host of new features including Personalized Dynamic Dashboard with shortcut widget on screen, Digitalised Pick-up & Drop Service, Additional reward points on Fuel Pay through HPCL network, Buy and sell pre-owned Car, Integration of Accessories – TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sy...
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced the launch of festive editions namely ‘Elegant Edition’ of its mid-size sedan Honda City and ‘Elite Edition’ of its popular family sedan Honda Amaze. These distinctive editions in limited volumes will be offered in both Manual Transmission (MT) and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and based on the V grade of Honda City...
Honda Elevate marks 20,000 cumulative sales milestone in 100 days after launch
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that its new mid-size SUV Honda Elevate has achieved the sales milestone of 20,000 units in 100 days since its launch in September’23. This milestone is a testament to Honda’s steadfast dedication to excellence and also showcases the trust and loyalty the brand has earned from its customers. The Honda Elevate has solidified its presence in the competitive SUV market, carving out a not...
Honda Cars India pledges support to its flood-affected car owners in Chennai
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars today announced Special Service Support for all flood-affected Honda car owners in Chennai. In response to the recent floods in the city, HCIL is taking proactive measures to address the challenges faced by car owners, ensuring swift and effective assistance to restore their vehicles. The initiative will include a range of measures such as the expansion of parking spaces at secure location in dealerships to accom...
Honda Cars India Introduces Ultra Body Coating for Enhanced Vehicle Protection
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has introduced Ultra Body Coating, an enhancing appeal & protective solution for its customers. The Ultra Body Coating is a high-performance transparent layer formulated with a next generation material called Silane, which makes it the hardest glass-based coating by Industry standard. The coating provides an ultra-glossy, glass-based, super smooth surface to the vehicle and retains the glossiness of the car....
Volkswagen India introduces a new connectivity solution, “My Volkswagen” app for customers
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India today launched the new “My Volkswagen” app, a one-stop solution that offers a seamless, convenient and immersive digital experience for prospective and existing customers. The mobile application offers a 360? experience with holistic offerings for the customer. Right from exploring the Volkswagen product portfolio, to scheduling test drives, 360? car visualizer, online booking to completing the customer journey by organizing...
Honda starts work on new Spare parts warehouse facility in Bengaluru
Honda held the ground-breaking ceremony of its upcoming state-of-the-art spare parts warehouse facility in Doddaballapura near Bengaluru, Karnataka. Managed by Honda Cars India, this new facility will support the spare parts operations for all Honda businesses including, Honda Cars India, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, and Honda India Power Products. In the first phase, 60,000sq meter of plot area will be developed including covered space of 25,000sq meter. The upcoming facility ...
Ever since I can remember, there have been two very important maxims that I’ve always tried to live my life by. To paraphrase, one of them is “treat people the way you’d like to be treated” and the other is “a person’s true character is always revealed by the way in which they treat those in the service industry”. The latter mainly engineered for those in constant interaction with every sort of personal service provider, from domestic h...
Everybody loves a good ol’ American muscle car. No matter what they tell you, they all drool at one and there really is only one reason. American muscle cars are undeniably cool and therefore make their owners/ drivers look undeniably cool by extension. If you’re in a posh European limousine (Not to be confused with the over stretched limos that are popular in the US) then you exude an aura of wealth, authority, and heritage. If you’re in a fancy sportscar then you’re ...
Before the lockdown, far in the empty fields at Vasai, near Mumbai, Mulund resident, Edison Samuel, used to take his five-and-a-half-year son, Eric, with an entourage of remote controlled cars, and put them to a good adventure. The joy on their faces and the sheer adrenaline rush was a thing to witness. This is true for several RC car enthusiasts in the country with the numbers only rising by the day. Lockdown be damned. While the hobby for Samuel is fairly new, the fath...
Ever since our arrival in Saint Petersburg, the mecca of all things cultural, historical, and architectural, in Russia, we have seen churches that have left us speechless, come across mosques that are truly a work of art, and visited museums encompassing the rich history of the country, however, there is one other thing that stands out – the Russian car – Lada, that has reigned supreme in Russia, thanks to a healthy demand and almost no local competition. Ladas...
Used cars to lead auto revival
Millennials are keen to buy used cars in order to travel safely to work as well as for their leisure in the Post-Covid world. In fact, an OLX Study, OLX Auto Note 4th Edition, conducted between April and July 2020 said 70% of respondents in semi-urban areas want to go in for used cars and have budgets in the region of INR 3 to 3.5 Lakhs. Inquiries on auto websites that sell cars have also gone up considerably. Fewer lockdown restrictions in smaller towns and an improving agri-econom...
Take a bow! We are a bunch of white car fanatics! According to a recent report by BASF (Color Report 2019 for Automotive OEM Coatings), Indian car buyers opted more for white over other colours in 2019. The share of the white in the overall car purchases increased from 43% in 2018 to 47% in 2019. Meanwhile, silver (13%), grey (11%), red (9%) and black (7%) were other colours that figured in the top five most preferred colours of Indian buyers. White has been a perenni...
With the festive season starting there is reason for customers to rejoice as both, car companies and banks, are ready with goody bags, to lure customers to loosen their purse strings. The sector which already saw signs of revival in the month of August may see some more traction during this festive season with discounts and offers pouring in. In September, Maruti Suzuki reported a 33.9% sales growth as compared to September 2019. This buoyancy coincides with the benign interest rate ...
Mercedes AMG EQS 53 - First Look
We take a look at #mercedesbenz India's latest #electric offering, the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC which is built on their all electric EVA2 architecture. With a brilliant exterior design and intelligent interiors, the #amg EQS 53, is every performance enthusiast as well as digital geek's delight. And, it is also big on #sustainableluxury.
