India
GM quits, but India remains a battleground
Mon, 05, Jun 2017GM's pessimism about India reflects its own missteps there rather than the market's prospects. Competitors are racing in.
India exit puts GM in 'right markets'
Mon, 22, May 2017GM CEO Mary Barra signaled that GM isn't planning any more major reductions to its geographic profile. Still, she said the company would aggressively pare costs everywhere it can.
GM to pull out of India market, sell South Africa plant
Thu, 18, May 2017GM plans to quit selling vehicles in India and will sell manufacturing operations in South Africa to focus cash and engineering efforts on fewer, more profitable markets, notably North America and China.
Volvo to start XC90 output in India
Thu, 18, May 2017Volvo will start production of its XC90 flagship SUV in India as part of a drive to double its sales in the country. India's premium market is forecast to grow rapidly in the coming years.
GM will refocus operations in India for exports
Thu, 18, May 2017GM will stop selling cars in India but doesn't plan to leave the market entirely. It will keep its tech center and refocus production by making one of its two local plants an export-only factory. The other will be sold to China's SAIC Motor.
AutoNews Now: One dead in Tesla shuttle-bus crash
Fri, 12, May 2017Tesla bus crash kills officer; Electric ambitions: India shoots for all EVs, China takes alternative route, new reality for oil refiners?, plus, a dizzying demo from Elon Musk.
Kia plans $1.1 billion plant in India
Thu, 27, Apr 2017Kia Motors signed a deal to invest about $1.1 billion to build its first factory in India, aiming to tap a fast growing market at a time when its China sales are sagging.
Toyota brings Lexus to India with eye on growing affluence
Fri, 24, Mar 2017Toyota is bringing Lexus to India more than two decades after introducing the marque in China, an acknowledgment of the second-most populous country's potential for luxury demand.
VW and Suzuki prepare to tangle in India
Sat, 18, Mar 2017After their acrimonious split, Suzuki and Volkswagen are squaring off in one of the biggest, most promising auto markets - this time with different partners.
VW, Tata sign accord to explore cooperation, report says
Thu, 09, Mar 2017VW Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Motors to explore cooperation in India, sources told Reuters, as VW takes a fresh attempt at conquering low-cost markets.
VW said to renew India push with Tata alliance talks
Thu, 23, Feb 2017VW Group is in advanced talks to team up with Tata Motors as the German automaker takes another stab at India's fast-growing demand for cars, Bloomberg reported. Competition for India's booming market of middle-class drivers is intensifying, with global manufacturers from Fiat Chrysler to PSA expanding in the country.
PSA already got its hands on a classic
Mon, 20, Feb 2017While PSA Group is talking to General Motors about acquiring Opel, it already has bought one stately brand this year - in India.
