Maruti Udyog, India`s biggest car manufacturer, is planning to invest Rs 90 billion in its new plants; up-gradation of its Gurgaon facility; and on new series engines for its cars.

The company is coming up with a new car facility and diesel plant at Manesar.

Maruti intends to export its next high volume car targeted at tile European market from India.

Chennai: In order to carry out research & development (R&D) for the automotive segment, Satyam Comuters Services Ltd has set up a Centre of Excellence in Chennai.

Vijayawada: Truck and heavy vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland stated it will establish eight more automotive service centres in Andhra Pradesh.

Vinod K Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland said the company instigated its 200th automotive centre at Kodada in Nalgonda zone today to provide superior services to its clients.

Bajaj Auto has announced that the company will stop production of two-wheelers at its Akurdi Plant in Pune from September 1. The production facilities will be shifted to Aurangabad Plant of the company.