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Passenger car sales lowest in a decade, recovery expected in FY14
Overall, passenger vehicle sales went up marginally by 2.15% to 2,686,429 units
 "Passenger car sales lowest in a decade, recovery expected in FY14")
Yamaha opens fifth global R&D centre in India
YMRI says it will work closely with engineers at Yamaha headquarters in Japan to develop low cost models for the company globally
 "Yamaha opens fifth global R&D centre in India")
FTA proposal to reduce auto import duty retrograde: Siam
List of tariff lines, comprising completely built unit and engines, should be kept in India's Negative List in all FTAs
 "FTA proposal to reduce auto import duty retrograde: Siam")
Volvo cars eyes 50% growth, to launch new model by June
In first quarter of this year, company sold 276 units, an increase of 140% compared to same period last year
 "Volvo cars eyes 50% growth, to launch new model by June")
Global auto companies bring onboard Indians to grow sales
Foreign makers bank on Indian market for next gen auto growth
 "Global auto companies bring onboard Indians to grow sales")
India emerging as an export hub for SUVs
Fiat and Ford India are assessing opportunities to export SUVs to Europe
 "India emerging as an export hub for SUVs")
Honda to invest Rs 2,500 cr despite sales slump
The auto major eyes to double capacity and set up a diesel engine component production line and a forging unit
 "Honda to invest Rs 2,500 cr despite sales slump")
Eicher might become part of Volvo AB's global portfolio
The move could be aimed at increasing penetration in emerging markets
 "Eicher might become part of Volvo AB's global portfolio")
Mahindra & Mahindra's green gamble
Automobile maker has become the first to launch a four-seater, zero-emission vehicle in the country
 "Mahindra & Mahindra's green gamble")
Volvo to induct Eicher as 5th global brand
The company is looking at developing India as a hub for medium duty engines
BS People: Kenichi Ayukawa
Ayukawa's stint in India won't be easy
Amid gloomy sales carmakers put customers in driving seat
Automobile manufacturers are lining up innovative offers to bring back footfalls in showrooms and cut down inventory levels which have touched record highs
Undeterred by slowdown, Maruti Suzuki to add capacity at Manesar
The decision to add capacity comes at a time when most auto majors have been resorting to production cuts
 "Undeterred by slowdown, Maruti Suzuki to add capacity at Manesar")
Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive
Indian arm has cash reserves of Rs 7,000 crore, which might come in handy to set up plants around the world
 "Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive")
Diesel vehicle sales likely to be negative in Q4
Sales at Maruti Suzuki increased by 54% and 60% in Dec and Jan, growth rate tapered off to 22% last month
M&M looks to drive into China with India's first 4-seater e-car
A variant of the e2o could be exported to the Middle Kingdom, Europe next year
 "M&M looks to drive into China with India's first 4-seater e-car")
India's first 4-seater electric car may be the first to be exported to China
A variant will be developed by Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles for exports scheduled to commence in early 2014
 "India's first 4-seater electric car may be the first to be exported to China")
Hero gears up for international foray
Will be developing global products to meet international market requirements
 "Hero gears up for international foray")
Audi does 2.5% price hike across its range of SUVs
Aims to factor in increase in excise duty announced in Budget
 "Audi does 2.5% price hike across its range of SUVs")
