In line is Yamaha Motor Company that is looking to introduce a 125cc scooter in the country by mid-2015 (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Nissan Motor India, whose car exports were more than domestic sales, said that its India focus has begun and will become important from sales numbers standpoint. The company enjoys a meagre 3% market share in domestic sales. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a whole new range of products in the next 12 months in the country.Nonetheless, the XA Alpha compact SUV is likely to be launched in the second half of 2015 and will compete against the Ford EcoSport, Renault Duster and Mahindra’s upcoming compact SUV (S101) in the segment. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported 32.87% growth in its total sales in July at 3,81,411 units. The company's total sales stood at 2,87,048 units in the corresponding month last year. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Business Line reported that Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company Limited will relaunch most of its phased-out models and increase sourcing from India, following a record performance of its business in the country. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Honda has once again beaten Mahindra in the monthly car sales figures in India. In July 2014, Honda sold 15,709 cars while Mahindra could only sell 14,708 cars. This makes Honda the third largest car maker in India, after Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, which occupy the first and second spots respectively. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

With the large amount of options available in each segment, buyers are really spoilt for choice. Sadly, the Honda Brio doesn’t really feature in the list of vehicles liked by buyers. The hatchback has recorded an all-time low sales of just 74 units in the past month. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Honda Cars India Ltd elaborated on ongoing progress. Recently launched Honda Mobilio has been received well with over 10,000 bookings since launch. Honda Amaze and all new City are in strong favour and are expected to continue to do well in respective segments. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Honda Cars India reported 39.97 per cent increase in domestic sales at 15,709 units for last month. The company sold 11,223 units in July 2013, Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) said in a statement. (Updated August 2, 2014 7:00am IST 10:30am JST)

Yamaha Motor India today reported 35.81 per cent increase in domestic two-wheeler sales at 50,286 units in July from 37,026 units in the same month of the previous year. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

India’s leading auto maker, Maruti Suzuki India is planning to launch three completely new vehicles in India (other than Swift and Dzire facelifts) within next 12 months. Among the three new cars, mid-sized sedan, Ciaz would be first one to be launched in India followed by a light commercial vehicle and finally a compact SUV. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

Honda India has turned the heat on the competition with the introduction of products like the Amaze, City and recently the Mobilio. According to the June sales figures, Honda is the third largest carmaker in India. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

Honda Cars India Limited announced its entry into the MPV segment with the launch of its mid-size 7-seater Honda Mobilio for the Kerala Market. The car has been developed at Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. located in Bangkok, following extensive market surveys in India on people's driving needs and lifestyles. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

The Datsun Go+ MPV has been one of the most anticipated vehicles for this year. It is being anticipated that Datsun may offer GO+ MPV in five trims in India featuring - D, A, Option A, T and Option T variants. Launch date for the MUV has not been revealed for now, it is anticipated to be launched sometime later this year or early next year. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Maruti Suzuki has shelved plans of putting up an additional annual capacity of 1.5 lakh units of diesel engines at its Gurgaon plant due to slowing demand for diesel-powered cars. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) reported 21.7% increase in its total sales for July at 1,01,380 units as against 83,299 units in the same month last year. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Sony launched the Xperia C3 alongside its dual-SIM variant, Xperia C3 Dual last month and had announced that both these smartphones would be globally announced in August. The Sony Xperia C3 has been listed by JD (via GSMArena), an online retailer in China, priced at CNY 1,999 (Rs. 19,600 approximately). Sony India has not yet listed either the Xperia C3 or the Xperia C3 Dual on its website. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation's (SMC) Chairman and CEO Osamu Suzuki today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting has been described as a "courtesy call" by the Prime Minister's Office. Suzuki is in India to attend the board meeting of SMC's arm Maruti Suzuki India (MSI). (Updated August 1, 2014 )

The rendering is based on spyshots of camouflaged prototypes of the new Innova. The prototypes have hinted that the new Innova will get a larger greenhouse with a sharply cut third window section, which is accurately represented in the render. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Launched in April 2013, Honda’s compact sedan for India, Amaze is expected to cross 1 lakh unit sales this week. This is a huge milestone for them as none of their cars have touched the milestone 1 lakh figure in such a short period of 15 months. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, president and CEO of Honda Motor India, is cheerful and he has good reasons to be ebullient as Honda's two wholly-owned ventures in India — the car and two-wheeler businesses are on an overdrive. Speaking to ET's Ketan Thakkar and Satish John, Matsumoto takes the help of a translator. But often he lapses into English before realising that there is a man to do the job for him. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Bajaj Auto, in itself, is a big name in the two wheeler market in India but its collaboration with Kawasaki has taken the popularity to another level. Kawasaki, the Japanese bike maker, is known for producing models that are fast, stylish and mean machines, which are hugely popular across the globe. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

The country’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has ambitious plans in store for this fiscal. Set to concentrate on launch of new models, extensive marketing plans and greater emphasis on Research and Development, the company has announced capital investment of INR 4,000 crores. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has sold 13,847 vehicles in July, a 4 per cent fall compared with 14,470 units sold during the same month a year ago.The company exported 1,926 units of the Etios series last month. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

India and Japan resolved to sort out issues concerning special economic zones and joint procurement of gas from third world countries. The Japanese side raised issues related with SEZ, gas, end-user and transfer pricing. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Japanese electronics maker Sharp has reported a 55% year-on-year increase in its operating profit for the April-to-June quarter, beating forecasts.The electronics giant posted $45.36m (4.67bn yen; £26.8m) in overall operating profit for the period. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

Mitsui Chemicals reports a 27.6% fall in net profits for the fiscal first quarter ended 30 June, compared with the year-ago quarter, to ¥3.4 billion ($33 million). Sales in the first quarter increased 7.2%, to ¥389.2 billion due to an increase in sales volume with the improved production in the petrochemicals segment. (Updated August 2, 2014 6:00am IST 9:30am JST)

DENSO Corporation announced its global financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2014. Consolidated net income totaled 68.8 billion yen (US$678.7 million), a 20.1 percent decrease from the previous year. Consolidated net sales totaled 1,029.1 billion yen (US$10.2 billion), a 3.2 percent increase from the previous year. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

MMC posted consolidated net sales of 513.8 billion yen over 1Q FY2014 (April 1 through June 30, 2014), a 25% or 104.4 billion yen increase over the same period last fiscal year. MMC posted an operating income of 31.0 billion yen, an increase of 93% or 15.0 billion yen over the same period last fiscal year. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company reported a net loss of Rs 9.74 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014, due to increased spending on clinical trials and professional charges. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 9.51 crore during the same period of the previous fiscal. Total income of the company during the April-June quarter declined marginally to Rs 35.85 crore. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Senko Co.Limited share declined 7.53%with price of Yen 491 & volume of 1480000 shares. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Seiko Epson Corporation share gained 15.59% with price of Yen 5190. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Neuland Laboratories Limited share declined 6.91% with price of Rs.340 after board meetin & quarterly result announcement. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

TD Power Systems Limited share gained 5.20% with price of Rs.338.95 & volume of 15 shares. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Mudra Lifestyle Limited share declined 4.99% with price of Rs.11.61 & volume of 1157 shares. (Updated August 1, 2014 )

Thomas Cook (India) Limited share gained 11.36% with price of Rs.138.20 & volume of 1570000 shares. (Updated August 1, 2014 )