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Honda Insight becomes first hybrid vehicle to rank as best-selling vehicle in Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Insight ranked as the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations in Japan for the month of April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units (source: Japan Automobile Dealers Association). It is the first time in history for a hybrid model to be the industry's best selling vehicle in Japan for any monthly sales period.

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TVS Motor lines up 3 launches in 2009 - Apache RTR180 slated for May 2009

In a bid to enhance its footprint in the domestic market, TVS Motor Co. has announced an array of launches for the next few years, which includes 3 launches for this year. The company will introduce a new model called Apache RTR 180 by May 2009, followed by TVS Sport, a new edition of its Star Sport, and a new TVS Flame. The company had recently launched a new edition of the Apache 160 RTR Fi. Reports say that TVS also plans to launch a 200cc edition of Apache with ABS, in the future.
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Jenson Button wins 2009 Spanish GP F1, Force India sees mixed fortunes

On 10th May, 2009, Brawn-Mercedes driver, Jenson Button won the FIA Formula One 2009 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya, Montmeló, Spain. This marks his fourth win this season. His teammate Rubens Barrichello finished second, owing to the three-stop fuel strategy. Australian Mark Webber also gained from an earlier pit-stop to overtake his teammate Vettel and finished third.
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M&M unfazed by US downturn, to launch pick-up trucks by end-2009

Even though the US auto market is down in the dumps, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India's largest utility vehiclemaker, is going fast on its launch plans for its new generation diesel-powered and cleaner-burner SUVs and pick-up trucks in the United States.

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Audi launches Start-Stop & Energy Recovery Systems

Audi is consistently pressing forward to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Starting in the second quarter of 2009, the modular efficiency platform will benefit from additional new technologies: The on-board computer with the efficiency program and the start-stop system will raise the efficiency and convenience of the Audi models to a new level. By 2012 the fuel consumption of the Audi model range should drop by 20 percent.
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Honda Jazz to sport a Made-for-India engine

Honda Siel Cars India will launch its latest model in India, the Jazz, with a 1.2 L i-VTEC engine which has been specially developed for the Indian market. The 1.2L i-VTEC engine reflects the company's commitment towards India and its continued focus on bringing in the latest global technology into the country.

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Michelin Pilot Sport tyres for Porsche Panamera

According to a press release issued by Michelin Tyres, the Porsche Panamera which was unveiled recently at the 2009 Shanghai International Auto Expo, and is destined for India as well, will be sporting the French company’s specially developed Pilot Sport Tyres.
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