Toyota gained most from the US Cash-for-Clunkers program
The Cash-for-Clunkers ended earlier this week in the US market and we now have some details.
Japanese automaker Toyota was the prime gainer from this program.
The company accounted for 19% of all sales during the period and had two of the top three selling models.
US government [...]
Hyundai Equus coming to US market next year
South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced that they would launch their premium segment sedan Equus in the US market next year.
This model is already on sale in the company’s home market.
Hyundai is currently offering their Azera and Genesis sedans in this segment of the market in [...]
Hyundai i20 to be manufactured in Europe
Hyundai Motor India has confirmed that they would shift production of Hyundai i20 for exports from India to Europe by next year.
They have been manufacturing this car in India for sale in domestic as well as in international market.
Hyundai said that this new model could be manufactured at [...]
Toyota small car for India codenamed 800L
Toyota has been working on a small car model for the Indian market with the sole aim to boost their market share in this growing economy.
India is one of the hottest automotive markets in the world along with China.
And Toyota wants to become a giant in India.
They [...]
Hyundai i20 Diesel coming next week
Hyundai India is expected to launch the diesel version of their Hyundai i20 hatchback next week.
This new model is likely to be powered with a 1.4 litre CRDI engine that would make it a compelling buy in this segment of the market.
Sources say that the company is also likely [...]
Maruti Suzuki A-Star launched in Morocco as Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki continues to expand the availability of Maruti Suzuki A-Star model in the international markets.
The company has now launched this model in Morocco as Suzuki Celerio.
Suzuki Celerio is now on sale in the Morocco market in three different variants.
The same model is sold as Suzuki [...]
Hyundai India planning to setup a diesel engine plant in India
Hyundai Motor India has revealed that they are considering establishing a diesel engine unit near their existing car manufacturing plant near Chennai.
The South Korean automaker added that the government would have to avoid raising excise duty if they want the market to recover.
Hyundai said [...]
Hyundai India planning an Ultra Small Car
Hyundai is already one of the biggest automakers in the Indian market.
The company is now aiming to expand their presence with a new small car that would compete at the lowest end of the market.
Hyundai Santro is currently their cheapest offering which is still pretty expensive when compared [...]
Update: Hyundai Motor India Limited has clearly responded in a statement saying that the rumors about Accent Diesel are completely baseless. They are not planning to launch any such model in the Indian market.
A company representative contacted us with the message: “The story is completely speculative and not based on facts.”
Hyundai Accent Diesel might [...]
Hyundai Accent eco has an LPG option
Hyundai India has announced the launch of the LPG edition of their Accent sedan.
This new variant has been named Hyundai Accent eco and it can run on both petrol and LPG.
The company said that this edition comes powered with a 1.5 litre engine along with a factory fitted [...]
