Ouchmytoe Auto

A wedge-shaped missile of metal cleaves the crisp mountain air. It slides past steep, cliff-lined roads, swoops through green valleys and rolls effortlessly around hairpin bends. Despite being a large-capacity diesel, the motor is sweet and near-silent and as the car rolls forward, the tyres are hushed too. It’s quiet on the inside as well. […]

The management of Hindustan Motors (HM) has refused to take part in any meeting with representatives of trade unions until the latter commit themselves to maintaining law and order at the Uttarpara factory, according to Ms Soni Shrivastav, General Manager (Corporate Communications), CK Birla Group.
“Hindustan Motors management appreciates the initiative taken by the West Bengal […]

Dunlop India has extended the ongoing rights offer till April 24. The decision is aimed at participation of a larger number of existing shareholders. The issue, which opened on April 2, was already extended from April 6 to April 9 and was “oversubscribed” with financial institutions having applied for additional allotments.
Talking to newspersons after […]

There is a need to review the existing taxation system to give the desired thrust to the auto retail sector, according to the FICCI.
Levy of VAT at 12.5 per cent in most States on sale through registered dealers of used vehicles is weaning customers away to brokers in the unorganised sector, who do not […]

Chandigarh, The UT Consumer Forum has issued notices to Fiat India Private Limited, Mumbai and Anbros Motors Private Limited, Industrial Area, Phase-I, Chandigarh to file their reply against a case filed by a Panchkula resident.
Narinder Chopra, a resident of Sector 12, Panchkula, has accused the two companies of deficiency in service on account of […]

Work at two-wheeler manufacturer LML’s unit here will restart from tomorrow with the management and labour unions reaching an agreement to resort their differences.
Under the agreement, the management would pay balance bonus and would not terminate the services of any employee, Additional Labour Commissioner Chandramani Lal Maurya told PTI here today […]

It will be an action-packed two-days for General Motors (GM) chief Rick Wagoner in India. During his visit, he will formally launch General Motors’s (GM) much-awaited small car, the Chevrolet Spark, followed by a meeting with the dealers in India.
He is also expected to call on the Prime Minister. Mr Wagoner’s visit is crucial given […]

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) has launched a new service centre for providing auto services in malls.
While shopping at the malls, two-wheeler and four-wheeler owners can get their vehicles serviced.
SERVOXpress is the brand name for the centres, which will provide, among other services, battery and tyre check-up, facilities for changing engine oil, AC service, vacuum […]