NEW DELHI: Suzuki Motor Corp has raised its stake in Maruti Suzuki to 55%, triggering speculation about the Japanese firm’s intentions for its Indian subsidiary and whether the move is part of a larger plan to take full control of the country’s top carmaker. Join discussion...

The Tata Nano has won the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award. In its fifth year running and modeled along the lines of the American, European and Japanese Car of the Year, the ICOTY award and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) award have been instituted by leading automotive magazines in India, in association with JK Tyre, to bring the auto industry in India at par internationally in recognising their efforts. Join discussion...

News service Reuters reported that Volkswagen, the largest carmaker in Europe, has agreed to buy a 19.9% stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for $2.5 billion. VW and Suzuki plan to jointly develop vehicles for emerging markets and aim to challenge the global leader in vehicle production, Toyota Motor Co. Join discussion...

Somehow, this is a news item we missed in the last month. It seems that Munjal-owned Hero Group is conducting its final talks with Proton of Malaysia to manufacture cars in India. Join discussion...

NEW DELHI: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) is likely to pick up a 50% stake in General Motors India to form an alliance that will assemble SAIC’s light trucks in India and source components from China’s No 1 carmaker. Join discussion...

Country's largest auto maker Tata Motors today said it has acquired full control of Spanish bus and coach manufacturer Hispano Carrocera by acquiring the remaining 79 per cent stake in the firm. Join discussion...

The new General Motors Company began operations today with a new corporate structure. GM India will be an important part of the new company. “Today marks a new beginning for General Motors, one that will allow every employee to get back to the business of designing, building and selling cars and trucks,” said Fritz Henderson, President and CEO. Join discussion...

The Hero group will decide on the future of its 25-year old joint venture with Japan’s Honda Motor well before the expiry of a crucial deadline Pawan Munjal in 2014, Pawan Munjal, the CEO of the JV firm, said in his most candid statement on the sensitive subject. Join discussion...

When a Columbian biker began what he thought was just a fun ride across South America and Africa, but this experiment transformed into a journey of self expression and freedom for Daniel Velandia. Though cross country and international bike rides have become more common these days, Daniel chose India's very own Bajaj Pulsar 180cc DTSi for this purpose. Join discussion...

The inclusion of Bravo, a 5-door hatchback a renowned badge from Fiat, is most certainly in doubt. Join discussion...