Top 10 developments in Indian auto industry in 2013

Indian market gets two new auto brands: Triumph Motorcycles & Isuzu. The Indian auto industry continues to expand. Two new brands stepped into the market this year - Isuzu and Triumph.

Carlos Ghosn conducts global debut for revived Datsun brand in India: Another brand ready for debut is the recently-revived Datsun brand of entry-level products from Nissan. The company boss Carlos Ghosn chose India for the global unveil of the first product - the Datsun Go.

GM recall of 114,000 Taveras may see company face criminal proceedings and Rs 3.4 crore fine: Violating emission norms and then covering it up - a few executives responsible for the mess at GM with the Tavera recall have cost the company big time in terms of reputation

India loses 2014 F1 Grand Prix slot: F1 won't return to India in 2014, but promises to reappear in the first quarter of 2015. Bernie Ecclestone says he prefers to have the Asian races together in the top half of the season

Harley Davidson announces full-manufacture of next global model in India: It will be the first time that a Harley-Davidson bike will be made outside the US. In a big move, the company has decided its new lower priced Street family of motorcycles will be made parallel in the US and in India. The US production will serve North America, while the Indian plant will supply to Europe and parts of Asia.

Hero MotoCorp forges new alliances, latest one with Magneti Marelli: As Hero gains strength post its split from Honda, it has continued to look at technology alliances and partnerships. The latest is a JV with Italy's Magneti Marelli for fuel systems.

Auto sales slowed down to lowest in a decade: Despite all the launch action the market continues to remain sluggish, dipping to the worst levels in a decade. New launches though have kept numbers going to some extent.

Ford EcoSport and Honda Amaze get a smashing debut, long waiting periods follow: The big hits of the year have been the Ford EcoSport and the Honda Amaze. Both companies have struggled to meet demand, with Ford customers especially unhappy with the waiting periods.

Ashok Leyland steps in passenger space for the first time with Stile: Ashok Leyalnd will always remain a CV maker, but its joint venture with Nissan has now borne a new fruit - an Evalia-based passenger van that affords the company a step into the passenger vehicle space for the first time with the Stile.

Honda City Global Premiere in India, a first by Honda: After the Datsun Go, the 4th generation Honda City was also debuted in India before anywhere else. It is expected to become yet another best-selling model for Honda when it launches in January 2014.