Monday, November 30, 2009

Chevrolet Cruze wins WTC Championship

The Chevrolet Cruze finished its first racing season in the WTCC conquering the seventh win of its young career, as Rob Huff mastered a flag-to-flag win in race 1 in the last event of the 2009 calendar.

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2010 Auto Expo readying for the big show

The coundown on the forthcoming motorshow in India - AutoExpo 2010 has begun. Among the prominent exhibitions taking place in India, the biennial event will be held from 5th to 11th January 2010 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi...
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CEAT Cricket Rating felicitates International Cricket stars

Homegrown tyre major, CEAT Limited celebrated the success and glory of International cricket with ‘CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) International awards 2009 ’ at a ceremony held in Mumbai on 29th November’09.
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The Desert Dash 09 flagged off from Delhi

Desert Dash 09, exclusively featuring only premium street legal SUVs and sedans in a rally format for the first time, was ceremonially flagged off from the capital’s newest luxury hotel, The Aman New Delhi, Lodhi Road on Saturday.
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UP govt exempts army officers from VAT on car and two-wheelers

Uttar Pradesh government has decided to exempt cars and motorbikes/scooters from levy of the Value Added Tax (VAT)...
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BMW India to roll out crossover compact SUV X1 by 2011

While the worldwide economic slowdown has brought many carmakers to their knees, that’s certainly not the case with BMW– at least not in India.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

UK-based EcoCa to challenge Nano in India

When the Rs. 1 lakh common man was announced by Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto was quick to follow by announcing an ultra-low-cost-car (ULC) – both addressed to the bottom-of-the-pyramid and the car aspirants.
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Safety ratings belie brand expectations in Euro NCAP results

Euro NCAP’s safety results released yesterday has some surprises. Of the twelve vehicles it rated, ten have managed to get Euro NCAP’s maximum award of five stars in the overall rating...
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TVS Motor to launch TVS Jive and TVS WEGO in January 2010

TVS Motor has unveiled two novel products in India - the first, an auto-clutch motorcycle, and second, an automatic scooter.

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Electric Indica hatchback to roll first in Norway, Denmark and UK markets by 2011

Tata Motors had another news for the electric car industry when it announced at the recènt Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference that it was looking forward to launch an electric version of its Indica hatchback...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

TI Cycles bring US-brand of Schwinn leisure bicycles in India

Schwinn, America’s fastest and oldest selling range of bicycles will be available in India for the first time courtesy TI Cycles. These international range of leisure and recreation bikes were unveiled by Dr. Raghu Ram, President (Bicycles and Fitness...
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TI Cycles bring US-brand of Schwinn leisure bicycles in India

Schwinn, America’s fastest and oldest selling range of bicycles will be available in India for the first time courtesy TI Cycles. These international range of leisure and recreation bikes were unveiled by Dr. Raghu Ram, President (Bicycles and Fitness...


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Reliance reopens 900 petrol and diesel outlets in select cities

Reliance Industries has reportedly reopened 900 of its 1,432 petrol and diesel outlets, which were shut down last year when state-owned oil retailers were selling heavily subsidised fuel in the midst of the oil price spike.
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Indian Railway to set up 15 auto hubs in the country

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee will be laying the foundation of the first of 15 auto hubs that the Indian Railways plans to set up all over the country.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

4th Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference begins in New Delhi

Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Vilasrao Deshmukh, on 23th November’09, has inaugurated the 4th Environmentally Friendly Vehicles (EFV) Conference here today.Read more: 4th Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference begins in New Delhi
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By Invitation : Power and more power by Navroze Contractor

The motorcycle industry is leaving me with mixed feelings. I am in Australia and the new Honda VFR 1200 is released. The first VF was a 700cc V-engine four cylinder, liquid cooled bike that stabilized at 750, known as VF750F. I had one of those for two years.

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Test Drive : Tata's Manly Manza

Anamit Sen sampled Tata’s new Indigo Manza saloon recently and likes stability on the road...
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Rolls Royce Ghost debuts in India

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars previewed its new four-door super-luxury saloon, Ghost, for the first time in India today. The ultra-luxury car, which is smaller and more dynamic than previous models...
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VW Beetle for Mumbai launch on December 4, 2009

German auto major, Volkswagen AG, which has just launched an integrated 360 degree communication campaign using print, electronic, digital and out-of-home media for the first time in India, is all set to launch its Beetle model in Mumbai on 4th December’09.

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India key growth driver for Shell Lubricants : Donald Anderson

Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, today announced that India would be a key driver of its growth strategy in 2010.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

BMW is auto sponsor of 2012 London Olympic Games

Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has informed that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012.
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55th Mahindra Great Escape concludes in Siliguri

The 55th edition of the Mahindra Great Escape, one of India’s most loved off-roading adventures, concluded in Siliguri with over 65 Mahindra SUVs taking on the challenging route with aplomb.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Lohia Auto launches electric scooter OMA Star at Delhi

Lohia Auto Industries which manufactures electric two wheelers has launched its new economical & eco-friendly ‘OMA Star’, scooters. They are now available in three colours - Macho Black, Fiery Red and Spirited Silver and will be priced at Rs. 30,587 in Delhi.
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Monday, November 16, 2009

By Invitation : A brake company that doesn't put the brakes on by Michael Fodor

Beringer is a small French firm that has thrived by providing top-of-the range brakes for racing motorcycles, racing cars and now light aircraft.
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Peugeot iOn electric car to be launched in Europe by end-2010

Peugeot, the pioneer and 1st worldwide manufacturer of electric vehicles will be launching the iOn in Europe at the end of 2010. Based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV platform, the iOn has a range of about 130km and its lithium-ion batteries can be fully recharged in six hours.

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India F1 GP circuit at Jaypee Greens Sports City

India's dream to host the Formula One Grand Prix can only materialise by 2011, but preparations for the same are going at great pace.
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Robotic tyre-fitting equipment saves tyres from damage

A new concept in tyre changing with the help of revolutionary Indian robotic tyre fitting equipment is available for the first time at Chennai in India. The new equipment which is recommended by Michelin and Bridgestone worldwide for the fitment of the new-gen tubeless, Runflat, low/ultra low profile, hi-performance tyres has been fully customised to suit the Indian operating conditions.
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Mahindra gets Gold for Brand Communicator of the Year at 9th Asia Pacific PR Awards

Mahindra & Mahindra received the Gold award for ‘Brand Communicator of the Year’ at the 9th Asia Pacific PR Awards held recently in Hong Kong. This award is selected by a select panel of judges and recognises the brand or person that has set a new standard in communications strategy and execution in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Another electric car in sub-Rs. 1 lakh bracket by Ajanta Group

Another entry-level electric car this time from Ajanta Group is likely to follow in the footsteps of Nano and soon to be released Ultra Low Cost (ULC) car by Bajaj-Nissan-Renault.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Apollo Tyres kick starts SUV off-roading driving series - Apollo Flight of the Hawkz

Apollo Tyres, India’s largest tyre-maker is offering driving enthusiasts the chance of a lifetime to embark on an escapade across India -– a unique and thrilling SUV off-roading experience. The driving series titled, ‘Apollo Flight of the Hawkz’ is being collaborated by Nat Geo.
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Car and bike sales up by 33.88 and 14.22 per cent respectively : SIAM

According to the figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic passenger car sales are up by 33.88 per cent at 132,615 units in October from 99,052 units in the same month last year.
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Beyond Wheels : Yoko Ono sunglasses by Porsche Design

Porsche Design is bringing us back the popular P’8479 sunglasses, a style which was popularized by the Yoko Ono, is a Japanese-American artist and musician and known for her marriage to John Lennon and for her work as an avant-garde artist and musician.

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KTM presents range of bikes at 2009 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan

KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, an Austrian motorcycle, in which Bajaj Auto holds 31.72 per cent stake, has presented a wide range of innovative new motorcycles at the 2009 EICMA motorcycle (at Milan in Italy) trade fair.
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Monday, November 9, 2009

Beetle slated for India roll-out by early-December

At a time when its sales are slumping in mature markets like United States and Europe, the Indian arm of the Volkswagen Group has lined up a slew of launches for the Indian market and is pulling out all stops to enhance its sales and service network across the length and breadth of the country.
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Heritage Motoring Club takes the internet route and launches its dedicated website

Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) rolled out the first ever club website (http://www.hmci.org/) in India devoted exclusively to vintage & classic automobiles. The website was launched by K. T. S. Tulsi, President at New Delhi.
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Tata Motors announces block closure of Pimpri plant for 3 days from Nov 13

According to reports in the media, India’s largest automaker, Tata Motors, has announced a 3-day block closure, from November 13-15, at its commercial vehicle manufacturing plant at Pimpri, near Pune in Mahrashtra.
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Honda entry-level bike with 110cc engine to be showcased at 2010 AutoExpo in New Delhi

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India plans to roll out its first entry-level bike is getting closer with the news now leaking that the aforesaid model would be equipped with a 110cc carburetted engine.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009

2010 Suzuki sedan Kizashi price announced for US market

Tapping in to its heritage of building high-performance outboard motors and motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announces pricing for the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan (pronounced “Kee-Zah-Shee”) which will debut in dealer showrooms in December 2009.
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Friday, November 6, 2009

Toyota rolls out its Technical Education Program in Delhi

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation and its nationwide dealer network, has introduced a distinctive training model for Body and Paint Repair (BP) under the Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP), at the Sir C. V. Raman Industrial Training Institute, Delhi.
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Ford introduces first inflatable seat belts for safety enhancement

Ford Motor Company has announced the introduction of the world’s first production-ready inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and air bags to provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants.
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Special Edition of Ford Fiesta 1.6 ZXI rolled out

Ford India has raised the competitive bar on luxury and style by introducing a special edition of Fiesta 1।6 ZXI Leather which comes replete with premium styling and features including plush leather seats, medium stone interiors, a premium cubic finish on the fascia, gear shift and parking brake and metallic accents on trim.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Royal Enfield launches powerful bike-Classic 500

Royal Enfield’s domestic product line-up comprising of Bullet 350, Bullet Electra, Bullet Electra5S, Bullet Machismo and Thunderbird Twinspark 350cc, got a powerful fillup with the launch of another model- Classic 500- which was first shown at Cologne International bike show.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

2010 Land Rover introduced in India

The 2010 model of Land Rover was introduced by its parent, Tata Motor in Mumbai today। A powerful new engine, revolutionary interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce the position of the 2010 Range Rover as Land Rover's most complete luxury 4x4.
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Tata Motors to unveil Crossover Utility Vehicle Xover at 2010 Auto Expo

After unveiling a couple of trend-setting cars like Nano and Indica Vista at the last biennial auto show in India, Tata Motors is all set to unveil another eagerly-awaited model at the 2010 Auto Expo this January.
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Monday, November 2, 2009

Nano can be assembled by others under different brand name, reports Business Standard

Last week, there was news that Reva, the electric car company from Bangalore has set upon a new business model where it would franchise its electric vehicle technology to suitable auto manufacturers in the US, setting ground for Bannon Motors to announce aplant in upscale New York area also.
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