Indian Automobile

• India represents one of the largest two-wheeler markets in the world, with an estimated size of 5.4 million units a year.
  

• India is the two-wheeler capital of Asia with an average of 27 two-wheelers per thousand people, compared to China's 8 two-wheelers per thousand people.
  

• India is the 2nd largest tractor manufacturer in the world.
  

• India is the 5th largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world.
  

• India became the fastest growing car market in the world in 2004, growth rate of 20%.
  

• Automobile industry expert predicts that by 2050 every sixth car in the world will be for Indians.


• 2/3rd of auto component production is consumed directly by OEMs.
  

• Bharat Forge has the world's largest single-location forging facility; its clients include Honda, Toyota and Volvo amongst others.


• Hero Honda with 1.7M motorcycles a year is now the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world.
  

• Ford has just presented its Gold World Excellence Award to India's Cooper Tyres.
  

• Aston Martin contracted prototyping its latest luxury sports car, AM V8 Vantage, to an Indian-based designer and is set to produce the cheapest Aston Martin ever.
  

• Suzuki, which makes Maruti in India has decided to make India its manufacturing, export and research hub outside Japan.
  

• Hyundai India is set to become the global small car hub for the Korean giant and will produce 25k Santros to start with.


• By 2010 it is set to supply half a million cars to Hyundai Korea. HMI and Ford.
  

• The prestigious UK automaker, MG Rover is marketing 100,000 Indica cars made by Tata in Europe, under its own name.
  

Estimated turnover USD 12 billlion, plus components revenue USD 3 billion, this is the vastness of Indian automobile industry. Industry analysts predict this industry to touch USD 13000 million mark by 2010, a cumulative growth of 9.5% annually. It is said that for every Re 1 spent, the auto sector returns Rs. 2.24 to the Indian economy.

Cars by Price Range

Under Rs. 3 Lakhs	Maruti 800, Alto, Omni Reva
Rs. 3-5 Lakhs	Ambassador Fiat Palio Hyundai Santro, Getz Chevrolet Opel Corsa Maruti Zen, Wagon R, Versa, Esteem, Gypsy Ford Icon & Fiesta Tata Indica, Indigo Mahindra Bolero
Rs. 5-10 Lakhs	Chevrolet Swing, Optra, Tavera Hyundai Accent, Elantra Mahindra Scorpio Maruti Baleno Toyota Corolla, Innova Tata Safari Mitsubishi Lancer, Lancer Cedia Honda City
Rs. 10-15 Lakhs	Ford Mondeo & Endeavour Chevrolet Forester Skoda Octavia Classic & Combi Honda Civic & CR-V
Rs. 15-30 Lakh	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hyundai Sonata Embera, Terracan & Tucson Mitsubishi Pajero Audi A4 Opel Vectra Honda Accord Mercedes C Class Toyota Camry
Rs. 30-90 Lakhs	Audi A6, A8 & TT BMW X5, 5 Series & 7 Series Mercedes E Class, S Class, SLK, SL & CLS-Class Porsche Boxster, Cayenne, 911 Carrera & Cayman S Toyota Prado
Above Rs. 1 Crore	Bentley Arnage, Continental GT & Flying Spur Rolls Royce Phantom Maybach

The segregation is made on Ex-Showroom price of base models.

The following links will give you the complete picture of Indian Auto Industry:

Automobile History	The first auto vehicle rolled out in India at the end of 19th century. Today, India is the the 2nd largest tractor and 5th largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world. Hero Honda with 1.7M motorcycles a year is now the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. ...more
Industry Investment	On the cost front, OEMs eyeing India in a big way to source products and components at significant discounts to home market. On the revenue side, OEMs are active in the booming passenger car market in India. ...more
Industry Growth	The passenger car and motorcycle segment in Indian auto market is growing by 8-9 per cent. The two-wheeler segment will clock 11.5% rise by 2007. Commercial vehicle to grow by 5.2 per cent. ...more
Vehicle Production	India is the 11th largest Passenger Cars producing countries in the world and 4th largest in Heavy Trucks. Maruti Udyog Ltd. is the leading 4-wheelers manufacturer. Hero Honda is the leading 2-wheelers manufacturer. ...more
Auto Export	Passenger vehicle exports have grown over five times and two-wheeler exports have reached more than double. Exports of auto components, whose manufacturing costs are 30-40 per cent lower than in the West, have grown at 25% a year between 2000 to 2005. ...more
Auto Companies	Hero Honda is the largest manufacturer of motorcycles. Hyundai Motors India is the second largest player in passenger car market. Tata Motors is the fifth largest medium & heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world. ...more
Vehicle Distribution	Know about the number of vehicles registered as Transport or Non-Transport in the Indian states and Union Territories. ...more
Associations	Get all the contact details of Automobile Association of Upper India (AAUI), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Automobile Association of Southern India (AASI), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and more ...more

Say Cheese!!!

once upon a time a sardargi lived in Amruthsir,and one day he went to New Delhi in his own car with in 24hours. ie, his journey time from amruthsir to delhi is one day. after completion of his work he returned to his own town-amrithsir, but he reached after 4 days of starting time. ie, his return journey time is 4 day.

okay,

immediately his wife asked him about this journey time period of 4 days. he answered in this way..............

"mein kya karum. ye mera mushkhil nahi hai, ye to gadi manufacturing wale ka mistake hai. manufacturing company wale, sida janne keliye 4 gears diya. to, phir wapas anne keliye ek gear diya........"

('.............this is the problem of car manufacturing company. he gives 4 gears for forward journey and only one gear for return journey........")

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