Auto Inc now offers premium add-ons in base variants to avoid ‘absence fines’

MUMBAI: Panoramic sunroofs, ventilated seats, wireless charging, voice commands, rain-sensing wipers – cars are packed with features that many drivers rarely use. Still, companies racing to win over buyers in an intensely competitive Indian car market are starting to offer them in entry-level variants.The launch of Tata’s Sierra SUV is the latest iteration of this […]

Tata is betting that the new SUV will boost its battle with Hyundai and Suzuki

India’s Tata Motors is betting its recently launched sport-utility vehicle will help boost competition with rivals such as Hyundai Motor and Maruti Suzuki in a hotly contested and fast-growing part of the market.Tata, India’s third-largest automaker, launched the mid-size Sierra SUV on Tuesday, reviving a decades-old cult brand that will take on Hyundai’s Creta SUV […]

Defense stocks still have firepower; BEL, HAL, Data Patterns among the top picks: Pankaj Pandey

In a conversation with ET Now, Pankaj Pandey, head of research at ICICI Direct, shared his sector-wise view on automotive, chemicals, defense and jewellery. He believes the market continues to show strong performance in certain sectors, although valuations remain critical for investors. Automotive sector: M&M leaders, Eicher shines in the premium segmentWhen asked about the […]

Bookings for Hyundai locations open from Rs 25,000: Check out the release date, features, variants and more

Hyundai Motor India Limited on Friday opened bookings for its compact SUV, the all-new Hyundai Venue that will be launched on November 4. Customers can book the new car for Rs 25,000 on Hyundai’s website. The launch of the car was announced through a film featuring HMIL’s brand ambassador Deepika Padukone. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director […]