This story from IBN sheds a bit more light on the upcoming Tata people's car. Constantly variable transmission and power steering are expected. Price looks like will exceed the promised Rs 1 lakh - we expect the top end car to be priced around Rs 1.4 lakh, while the low end version might be around Rs 1.2 lakh. For more details, click the link above. Join discussion...

Tata’s small car project has become a big challenge for small component makers across the country, who are pitching into the dream project in bits and parts. It isn’t a challenge just for Ratan Tata and his boys, it’s also a formidable task for several small component makers who need to meet stringent cost and quality targets so that the car can be produced for Rs 1 lakh. Join discussion...

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“Yamaha Motor India is happy by the response to its recently launched 153 cc FZ-16, a 100% subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motor Company Limited, plans to rise up its production from 350 units per day to 500 units per day at Surajpur plant in Uttar Pradesh,” said Pankaj Dubey, national business head, division head sales and marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Private Limited Join discussion...

Yamaha Motor India, fresh from the successful launch and great response for FZ-16, is now going ahead with plans to spruce up output. The bike major has said it would be raising its production to 500 units a day from now on. Join discussion...

High raw material costs and production delays could force Tata Motors to raise the price of the world's cheapest car - also known as the Rs one lakh car. Parts suppliers are resisting pressure from Tata to lower prices any further. Tata Motors is turning the screws on parts makers as it pushes to launch the car next spring or summer, despite delays in construction of the plant in the state of West Bengal after farmers opposed the acquisition of their land. Join discussion...

Tata Motors rolled out the one millionth passenger car off the Indica platform at its Car Plant in Pune, in its ninth year since the commencement of production in January, 1999. Join discussion...

German luxury carmaker BMW is evaluating over 100 component manufacturers in India to outsource engines and chassis for its global manufacturing operations, according to a board member. "We are impressed with the quality of die casts and forgings in India that we use for our global operations. Join discussion...

For years, armoured cars were bought only by the government to provide security for top officials or politicians. Now, a growing number of well-heeled private citizens are buying armoured vehicles for their safety, providing a profitable new business stream for companies like Jalandhar-based Laggar Industries and automaker Hindustan Motors. Join discussion...

NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - India's top vehicle maker, Tata Motors Ltd (TAMO.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) (TTM.N: Quote, Profile, Research), plans to make trucks and buses in South Africa, as it seeks to tap more world markets including for its low-cost Nano car, a senior executive said on Wednesday. Join discussion...