Tata Motors has now implemented a price increase of upto Rs 12,000 across vehicles owing to high input costs. Tata Motors says, "The high input costs have been impacting us for quite some time. We have decided to pass on some burden to our customers. The quantum of the hike will vary between Rs 7,000 and Rs 12,000 depending on the model." The new Aria crossover SUV and Nano small car will not be effected... 

Though the entire auto industry went through some trying times during the period January to November 2011, the year ended on a good note despite rising fuel prices, higher interest rates and a sluggish economy. Tata Motors Group sales for December were at 114,920 units which also included sales of their flagship Jaguar Land Rover. This figure was up 27% as compared to sales recorded in December 2010.... 

Tata Motors Limited is keen to boost sales of Tata Nano and will be bringing out a diesel version of the same. This diesel engine will be the smallest engine though there were no details revealed as to when one might see this on Indian roads. Spokespersons of the company said that this engine would be developed in India. 800cc twin cylinder turbo charged diesel engine will also be seen in some of... 

Cyrus Mistry, of Shapoorji Pallonji will become the head of Tata Group when he replaces Ratan Tata who will be retiring from the company that bears his name.  The 43 year old Mistry is an Irish citizen and has been since 2003 due to the fact that his mother is an Irish national.  Mistry’s two siblings are also Irish citizens. Mistry who has been running the real estate firm of his father Shapoorji... 

One of the largest car manufacturers in India, Tata Motors launched their all new Sumo Gold in 4 new variants, CX, EX, LX and CX earlier today. The base model, Tata Sumo Gold CX is priced at Rs 5.23 lakhs, ex-showroom, Pune. Powered by Tata 3.0L diesel turbo engine generating 85 PS and 250Nm at peak, the new Sumo Gold comes with a 3 year or 100,000 kms manufacturers warranty. Mr Ramakrishnan, Commercial... 

An order received by Tata Motors from Calcutta High Court was challenged by the company with regards to Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011.  The judgment passed by the single judge passed in favor of Government of West Bengal was opposed by Tata Motors.  The auto giants have appealed against the judgment passed on September 28 by Justice I P Mukerji.  A copy of their appeal has... 

Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car was kept backstage rather than center stage when the smlla car launch was delayed at the last moment in Bangladesh. Nitol Motors, Tata Motors’ sole distributor in Bangladesh, wants a cut in price, and did not launch the Tata Nano small car at a fair on Saturday. High taxes being levied equates to a retail price of 599,000 taka ($7,900) for the base model no frill... 

For a company like Tata Motors who took on Jaguar Land Rover and saved it from bankruptcy it was thought that making Tata Nano a smash hit would be a piece of cake.  That was not to be the story and Nano, the world’s cheapest car has yet to see any success. Ratan Tata, the 73 year old owner of Tata Motors is being asked questions about Tata Nano.  Nano went on sale for Rs. 1,00,000 for the basic... 

Tata Motors Group CEO and MD, Mr Carl Peter Forster resigned from his post due to personal reasons late on Friday. Today was a huge day for Tata Motors as it was the first working day after their CEO and MD resigned. Tata Motors are obviously worried about the future, especially of brand Jaguar Land Rover. Many have credited Carl Peter Forster for the success of JLR in the recent past. But according... 

Earlier today, a newspaper in South Africa revealed that Tata Motors will start the construction of their assembling unit in South Africa by next week. In order to increase their business around the globe, Tata Motors will now be able to sell their cars in South Africa at a much cheaper rate. When Tata Motors officials were contacted for a say on the matter, they refused to comment. On the condition... 

In a bid to increase their growth, Tata Motors has announced that they will now be using their commercial vehicle network to sell their passenger cars. As the commercial vehicle network of Tata Motor is far more widespread than their passenger vehicle network, Tata Motors expects to increase their sales significantly due to this new update. Vice versa, Tata Motors will also use their passenger vehicle... 

The battle between Mamta Banerjee led West Bengal Government and Tata Motors is nearing its end as the government is close to returning the land to farmers of Singur. According to Partha Chatterjee, Industries Minister, West Bengal, said, “The process (of returning land) is under way. Let us wait and see what happens. Wait a while. You will get to know more in the assembly tomorrow. I can't say... 

It is quite clear that though Fiat Auto provides technology and performance which is much better than what their competitors provide, Fiat Auto continues to suffer decline in sales. It is not that Fiat is selling their cars at a higher price, Fiat cars are competitively priced in the Indian auto industry. The reason Fiat cars are failing to perform well in India is the poor after sales service. Fiat...