Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Bajaj India
Bajaj Auto reported a 52.38% increase in its motorcycle sales in October 2009, at 249,681 units, as against 163,850 units in October last year. This includes 127 units of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R sportsbike, which the company launched in India during October this year. Bajaj’s total two-wheeler sales (including scooters) also increased by 51.06% in October this year, at 249,974 units, as compared with 165,477 units in October 2008.
Exports went up by 11.88%, to 84,012 units in October 2009, from 75,092 units in October 2008. Total vehicle sales (including commercial vehicles) of the company in October 2009 stood at 280,455 units, as compared with 191,840 units in October 2008.
Hero Honda India
Hero Honda reported a marginal increase in October 2009 sales, at 354,156 units, as against 352,449 units in October 2008.
TVS India
TVS reported a 12% increase in sales during October 2009, at 131,000 units, as against 117,000 units in the year-ago period. In the domestic market, TVS sales were up 18% at 118,000 units, as against 100,000 units in October 2008. Scooter sales were up 20%, at 28,301 units in October 2009, as against 23,487 units during October 2008.
However, TVS’ total motorcycle sales declined, with the company selling 56,465 units in October 2009 as against 59,217 units in October 2008. Exports also went down, registering 12,466 units in Oct 2009 as against 17,013 units in October 2008.
Yamaha India
India Yamaha Motor registered an increase of 44% in sales during October 2009, at 26,879 units, as against 18,614 units in October 2008.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Passenger Vehicles segment during April-August 2009 grew at 11.97 percent over same period last year. Passenger Cars grew by 13.47 percent, Utility Vehicles fell marginally by 0.10 percent and Multi Purpose Vehicles grew by 22.67 percent in this period.
During April-August 2009, all segments except Passenger vehicles registered de-growth. Overall automobile exports registered a growth rate of 3.18 percent.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Photos Of Mahindra Rodeo and Duro which are expected to be launched On 10th September.
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Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Yamaha had earlier disclosed its plans of launching two new bikes during the festive season, one of which would beat the Bajaj Pulsar 220 to take the crown of the fastest Indian motorcycle has postponed the launch of the Fazer 250. With alot of bikes expected to be launched in the 250cc segment, Yamaha doesn’t want to the be the first to enter.
“We are not thinking of launching a bike in that (225-250 cc) range this festival season,” Yukimine Tsuji, MD and CEO, Yamaha India said. “We will launch a bike that would not only be the fastest in India, but it would be the fastest in the world,” Sanjay Tripathi, division head of product planning and brand management of Yamaha India said.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Audi has announced its plans to unveil their updated logo for the first time internationally at the Franfurt Motor show. The redesigned logo stresses “Vorsprung durch technik” (Advancement through Technology) and has already made its initial debut at the brand’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
The updated logo with 4 rings in still the visual focus of the new logo but the altered surface and new profile gives it a more contemporary look.
“Vorsprung durch Technik is a clear promise to our customers - and an obligation for all Audi employees to render our design even more innovative, our drive systems even more efficient and our product range even more emotion-packed.” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, a member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales for Audi.
“Audi is the most progressive premium brand,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer. “This orientation to the future is in our genes - and in time for Audi’s 100th anniversary has consequently now become a part of our brand logo.”
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has reported a 12.9% increase in sales in the domestic market during August this year, at 24,401 units, as against 21,610 units in August 2008. Exports went up from 23,100 units in August 2008, to 25,120 units during August this year.
During August 2009, HMIL sold 45,495 units in the A2 segment (Santro, i10, Getz, i20), 3,979 units in the A3 segment (Accent, Verna) and 47 units in the A5 segment (Sonata). The company did not sell any units of its SUV, Tucson, during August this year.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Audi has reported a 69.31% hike in its sales in India during August this year, at 171 units, as against 101 units in the year-ago period.
The German company, which sells the A4, A6 and A8 sedans, Q7 and Q5 SUVs and the R8 supercar in India, sold 1,128 units in the country between January and August this year, an increase of 62% over the 696 units sold in January-August 2008.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in August 2009 were 49,810 vehicles, a growth of 14% over 43,600 vehicles sold in August 2008. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for August 2009 were 47,126 nos., a 21% growth over 38,828 nos. sold in August last year. Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal at 220,978 nos., recorded a growth of 2% over 216,062 nos. sold last year.
Commercial Vehicles: The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in August 2009 in the domestic market were 29,762 nos., a 28% growth compared to 23,231 vehicles sold in August last year. LCV sales were 18,644 nos., a growth of 42% over August last year. M&HCV sales stood at 11,118 nos., a growth of 10% over August last year. This is the second consecutive month of growth for M&HCV.
Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal were 130,226 nos., a growth of 11% over last year. Cumulative LCV sales were 81,824 nos., a growth of 34% over last year, while M&HCV sales stood at 48,402 nos., lower by 14% over last year.
Passenger Vehicles: The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 20,146 nos. (17,364 Tata + 2,782 Fiat) in the domestic market in August 2009, a 26% increase compared to 15,948 nos. (15,597 Tata + 351 Fiat) in August last year. Sales of Tata cars, at 14,755 nos., grew by 21% over August 2008. The sales of the Tata Nano were 2,501 nos. The Indica range sales were 9,598 nos., a growth of 24% over August last year. The Indigo range recorded sales of 2,656 nos., lower by 41% over August last year. The UV/SUV range of Sumo/Safari/Xenon XT accounted for sales of 2,609 nos., lower by 22% over August last year.
Jaguar Land Rover sales continue to get an encouraging response. The Land Rover range will be augmented by the addition of the Freelander 2, which will be launched in September.
Cumulative sales and distribution offtake of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal were 90,718 nos. (80,392 Tata + 10,326 Fiat), against 83,507 nos. (81,343 Tata + 2,164 Fiat) last year, a growth of 9%. Cumulative sales of the Nano were 4,976 nos. Cumulative sales of the Indica range at 47,010 nos., reported a growth of 15%. Cumulative sales of the Indigo family were 15,078 nos., lower by 31.5%. Cumulative sales of the Sumo/Safari/Xenon XT range were 13,328 nos., lower by 27%.
Exports: The company’s sales from exports at 2,684 vehicles in August 2009 were lower by 44% compared to 4,772 vehicles in August last year. The cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal at 10,360 nos. were lower by 41% over 17,627 nos. in the same period last year.
[Via: infibeam]
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
The 49th Annual SIAM Convention got underway in the presence of several industry luminaries as well as senior ministry officials and bureaucrats. 2009 also marks the beginning of SIAM’s golden anniversary celebrations. The all-day convention has Revival, Restructuring and Sustainable Growth as the Theme was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, the Hon. Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Mr. Vilas Rao Deshmukh in the presence of top executives of both Indian and International automobile and auto ancillary companies.
In his inaugural address, the Hon. Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises acknowledged and appreciated the role SIAM has been playing over the last 50 years and applauded the fact that 2009 marks the beginning of SIAM’s 50th year celebrations.
Noting that the Indian auto industry has been going through a very challenging period in recent times due to the global recession he agreed that the industry had not been insulated from the negative effects of global recession. However, he pointed out that thanks to the Indian government’s prompt action the impact on Indian industry had been cushioned somewhat.
Mr. Deshmukh went on to mention that though the Indian automotive scenario was showing positive signs of improvement compared to the recent past, the commercial vehicle sector still needs attention in terms of renewed investment and much more R&D. Together with this there was a need for skilled manpower too if a positive rate of growth was to be sustained.
At the same time, Mr. Deshmukh stressed that environmental and climate change issues were also very important issues of the day and while there has been a start in certain quarters, alternative fuel/technologies have to be embraced wholeheartedly.
The minister also touched upon the fact that setting up a National Auto Design centre was a priority as was the Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) project which would provide unique and better testing opportunities to manufacturers and would help manufacturers bring down costs as such facilities are currently available abroad only.
Prior to the Minister’s address Dr Satyanarayana Dash, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises released a SIAM film on the occasion. In his accompanying address, Mr. Dash mentioned how important an automobile purchase was for the average Indian, rating it as the second most important discretionary purchase after purchasing a home.
Touching on the industrial downturn after October 2008 he said that while as early as Feb 2009 industry in general had been posting impressive growth figures - the cement and coal industries have shown growth - a lot of work still remains to be done especially in terms of improving all round infrastructures.
The two-wheeler sector for example has shown over 19 per cent growth. Continuing on the subject of growth, Mr. Dash said that the July trend of growth was expected to continue over the coming festival season, helped by the fact that there are several encouraging signs like India to become a global hub of small compact car as well as the establishment of Project NATRIP and 9 testing centres.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Harley Davidson is finally coming to India in 3 days time and it’s officially official! The official launch will be on the 27th of August by Matt Levatich, president and chief operating officer of the company. Mr. Levatich has also been invited as one of the speakers at the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, on 28 August.
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