The 12th edition of Auto Expo, the biggest spectacle in the Indian automobile sector, has been split into two, with the motor show being held at Greater Noida and auto components exhibition at the traditional venue of Pragati Maidan during February 5-11.
2014 Skoda Superb launched at Rs 18.87 lakh After unveiling the 2014 Superb at the Auto Expo, Skoda Auto India has today launched the vehicle in India at a starting price of Rs 18.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company has given both exterior and interior changes to the facelifted Superb.
Will bring a couple of new cars every year: Tata MotorsAfter losing out to rivals in the Indian passenger vehicles market, Tata Motors is plotting a comeback with a sense of urgency and will bring a couple of new models every year, even as it admitted that lack of new products has hurt the company.
2014 Skoda Superb to be launched on February 10Unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo, the new Skoda Superb facelift will be launched on 10th February. The updated Superb has received changes both inside and out, which make it look sportier than before.
Force India ties up with GP2 team Hilmer MotorsportForce India announced that Hilmer Motorsport will be its official GP2 team this year and will run in the F1 team's colours. The partnership with Hilmer Motorsport is an expansion of Force India's young driver programme.
Auto Expo opens doors to public from todayWe have taken you through the on goings at the Auto Expo for the past two days and have also been able to tell you about the cars you can expect to see here. With over 40 cars and bikes unveiled on day one and a few more on day two, this year the Auto Expo is not to be missed. The Auto Expo opens to the public today and you can book your tickets online or get them at the venue itself.
Top 10 picks by Siddharth Vinayak PatankarThe 12th Auto Expo is being held in Greater Noida's India expo Mart. the auto industry has been in the grips of its worst ever slowdown. But despite the gloom in the sector, its showing at the 12th Expo has been impressive.
Auto Expo 2014: Impressive and strong showThe 12th Auto Expo is being held in Greater Noida's India expo Mart. This has been a very anticipated Auto Expo alright. There was a sense of expectation and anticipation about it, especially since the auto industry has been in the grips of its worst ever slowdown. But despite the gloom in the sector, its showing at the 12th Expo has been impressive.
Today, the Auto Expo 2014 opens to the public. The auto show started on Wednesday but the first two days it was open only to the media.
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo has been launched at the Auto Expo 2014. Locally produced at the Chennai plant, it will be available at BMW dealerships across the country from March this year.
Priced at Rs 42,75,000 (ex-showroom), it will be available in Alpine White as non-metallic paintwork and in the following four metallic paintworks: Black Sapphire, Glacier Silver, Imperial Blue Brilliant and Sparkling Brown.
Seen here, Mr Philipp von Sahr, President of BMW Group (India), with the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo. #CNBHangout with Ranbir Kapoor ends. You can catch the highlights of the interaction here:
ndtv.com/ranbironcnb I had a brilliant round of golf with Tiger Woods. I had a great game, nice lunch and dinner with Woods and I think he will take back some very fond memories of India: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
My first 2-wheeler was a Scooty gifted by my Mom: Ranbir Kapoor on #CNBHangout
2-wheelers have a brilliant future. We are entering markets with newer segments, not just in India but globally and investing in building capacities for the 2-wheeler market: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Hero has been a market leader and we will be focusing on technology and retain that position: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Bikes should be ridden in a disciplined way. You need to take care of safety, wear helmets. It is very important: Ranbir Kapoor on #CNBHangout
I love being the bad guy in a film, they get to ride the bike and have a great time, only in the end they have to die. But otherwise it is great being the bad guy. In my next film with Anurag I will be seen on a bike specially made for me: Ranbir Kapoor on #CNBHangout
#CNBHangout with Ranbir is back with Session 2.
Session one of #CNBHangout with Ranbir gets over. Stay tuned for Session two. Catch the session and the highlights
live here.
I may not be able to ride on bikes and go for a drive but I do test drive all the 2-wheelers before they are launched: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Hero RNT is a multi-purpose bike. You can use it for every kind of market, not just rural market. We will target the overseas market as well: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Hero RNT is very special and as competitive as a car. You think of 4-wheel drive in a car not in a 2-wheeler: Pawan Munjal on #CNBHangout with Ranbir
To a question whether girls like guys with bikes or cars, Ranbir says: Make yourself interesting, I don't think car or bike matters. #CNBHangout with Ranbir
On a question whether looks or performance matter in a bike, Ranbir says: All of it matters. With bikes it has to be love at first sight. You see it and you want to own it. That is how it is with bikes. #CNBHangout with Ranbir
To a question on Is Indian market ready for 1000cc and above, Mr. Pawan Munjal says: That is the direction we are showing at the Auto Expo - not just premium bike but also Super premium bike...the market may not be big but that is the world we want to showcase. #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Pawan Munjal: As far as the legacy of the Splendor goes, clearly the brand is so big and we want to take it to different genres of biking. #CNBHangout with Ranbir
People at the Auto Expo cheer Ranbir even as he is interacting live on the #CNBHangout.
Pawan Munjal: We would like to make Motorcycles targetting women. Why not? #CNBHangout with Ranbir
Pawan Munjal: Everyone will talk about Hero, given the amount of investment we are making in R&D and technology. #CNBHangout with Ranbir
#CNBHangout Ranbir Kapoor: I am asking for a custom made Maestro for myself from Pawanji. When I shot it with it I thought it was a very easy ride.
#CNBHangout Pawan Munjal: Honda post separation is behind us.
#CNBHangout with Ranbir Kapoor with Pawan Munjal and Siddharth Patankar starts. Track it live here: www.ndtv.com/ranbironcnb
Toyota unveils the Etios Cross at the 2014 Auto ExpoThe Toyota Etios Cross has finally made its Indian debut at the Delhi Motor Show, today. Toyota's first ever crossover, Etios Cross made it global debut in Brazil, last year and now the company has brought it to India.
Maruti Celerio launched at Rs 3.90 lakhOn the second day of the Delhi Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki India launched the much awaited Celerio hatchback at a starting price of
Rs. 3.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Mahindra 2 Wheelers launches the MojoMahindra has just launched the all-new production Mojo. Quite different from the original concept, this 300cc motorcycle will be the manufacturer's flagship bike in the country.
Sachin Tendulkar unveils BMW i8 Sachin Tendulkar unveils BMW i8 Video on NDTV.com. The four cars unveiled by the luxury automaker at the Expo are BMW i8, BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and the BMW X5.
Auto Expo 2014: Sachin Tendulkar unveils BMW i8Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar unveiled four cars from the BMW stable at the Auto Expo on Wednesday. Sachin, whose love for four wheels is a known fact, is also the brand ambassador for BMW.
Sachin Tendulkar with the BMW i8 at the Auto Expo 2014 Suzuki Motorcycle India Limited has launched four new models- V Storm 1000, Inazuma, Gixxer and Let's.
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ndtv.com/autoexpoChevrolet showcases Adra compact crossoverGeneral Motors unveiled the all new Chevrolet Adra compact crossover at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo, today. Though the car is in concept stage currently, but the model gives a preview of first compact crossover from General Motors.
2014 Auto Expo: Honda unveils all new JazzThe new Honda Jazz compact crossover has been finally showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo, which made its debut in November 2013 in Japan. The crossover is based on Honda's new global design philosophy - EXCITING H DESIGN!!!, which, according to the company, is to make their cars 'High Tech, High Touch and High Tension'.
Audi India presents a thrilling array of sporty, progressive and sophisticated vehicles at the Auto Expo 2014Unveils 'The next big Audi - Audi A3 Sedan'- 'The next big Audi - Audi A3 Sedan'
- Special Attraction: Audi R18 e-tron quattro
- Technology Concept: Audi Sport quattro concept
- Sporty Highlights: Audi RS 7 Sportback and Audi R8 V10 Spyder
- Plans to increase dealership footprint to 40 in 2014
- Terence Johnsson, Vice-President, Overseas Sales of AUDI AG: "In 2013,Audi achieved new sales records in more than 40 markets and India was one of them with sales of 10002 units."
Hero MotoCorp chief executive officer and MD Pawan Munjal says: Splendor Pro to hit markets soon.
Honda CBR 650F to launch in India in 2015 as completely built up unit (CBU).