The VW group seems poised to purchase Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati for approximately USD 1.1 billion.
Skoda has launched a new entry-level variant of the Superb called the Ambition. It is being offered at a starting price of Rs 18 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Both petrol and diesel versions are available, but the features list are worthy of any premium sedan.
Nissan has launched the third edition of the Nissan Student Brand Manager program, which gives management students a budget and the opportunity to conceptualise and implement their ideas to market and make visible the Nissan brand.
Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will hire 500 workers for the second unit at its Manesar facility is going live. Wage negotiations with its workers at the Gurgaon facility will begin in the next few weeks.
The state of Tamil Nadu has passed a bill to increase tax on vehicles entering the state - not good news for state tourism.
If you own a 2011 or 2012 model BMW or Rolls Royce with a V8 or V12 turbocharged engine, you might need to pay a visit to your service centre. Models with certain engines are at risk of the circuit board on the water pump overheating and catching fire. Here are the relevant models: 2011 5 series and 5 series GT, and 2012 models of the 6 series, 7 series, X5, X6 and the Rolls Royce Ghost.
Ford has let out one of the most closely-guarded secrets of electric car production: the actual cost of batteries for an all-electric car. Turns out they cost well over half the cost of the car's retail price... Bet you Prius and Civic hybrid owners are wincing as you read this.
Porsche has decided to follow Hyundai's example and stop selling cars in Iran. This is in an effort to dissuade Iran's nuclear programme.
Porsche may just plan a performance version of the upcoming Macan, its small SUV, with a new 370PS 3.0-litre petrol engine. Will this be the sportscar of the future?
Small performance SUVs seem to be raining down on us - Audi has announced a Q3 RS ahead of a Beijing debut, with, surprise surprise, 360PS but from the lovely 5-cylinder engine currently doing duty in the TT RS.
The full-size SUVs aren't too far behind - the G63 AMG has been announced, with mild updates to the interior and exterior. Also more power and torque. What remains unchanged is the ability of the G63, quite like the superhero of SUVs, and the voice of God emanating from those side-exit tailpipes.
The F1 race in New Jersey, USA, may be postponed until 2014 due to delays, once again. In the meanwhile, the French Grand Prix will make a comeback, but at the more modern Paul Ricard circuit. It will alternate every year with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
