Euro NCAP 2009 Test : Audi Q5, Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz get 5-star safety ratings

A recent safety study released by Euro NCAP reveals that five out of the six cars assessed have received Euro NCAP’s maximum five star award. Interestingly, a number of less expensive cars were among the high performers, and this makes a perfect case for those who want to downsize their cars in these economically challenging times, without sacrificing their safety. The top scorers with five star results are: Audi Q5, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Kia Soul and Peugeot 3008.
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Honda plans 100cc bike launch, to cost between Rs. 40,000-45,000

On the sidelines of launching the refurbished version of its 125cc Stunner in New Delhi, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has said that it also plans to launch a 100cc motorcycle in the price band of Rs. 40,000-45,000. Built on a completely new platform, its bike in the entry-level category will be launched by the end of the current fiscal.
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Lockout lifted in MRF's Arakkonam tyre plant

The MRF Arakkonam plant, which was under lockout since May 17,2009, due to a sit- in strike by a small group of dissident workers, who were intimidating and threatening other workmen, was re-opened today. The Management has lifted the lockout from the first shift of May 27,2009. It is reported that about 1,000 workmen reported for work on the first shift today.
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Robert Bosch inaugurates its ECU plant in Bangalore, first batch goes to Tata Nano

Robert Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited (RBAI), a 100 per cent subsidiary of the Bosch Group, has inaugurated its manufacturing plant at Naganathapura, Bangalore for manufacture of Electronic Control Units (ECU) for diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems in India. Bosch has invested over Rs. 60 crore in this facility during 2008 and 2009 and plans an additional investment of Rs. 68 crore by 2010.
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Bajaj Auto plans 125cc Discover bike roll out during Q2 FY 2009-10

According to reports in the media, Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) is gearing up to launch the 125cc variant of its popular model 'Bajaj Discover' in India during Q2 FY 2009-10. The Bajaj Discover a motorcycle made by Bajaj Auto in Chakan, India debuted in 2004 and is the second indigenous bike from Bajaj. Currently, it sells Bajaj Discover 135cc variant in India and the model was refurbished last year.
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Cummins India FY 2008-09 net sales up by 22.8 per cent at Rs. 2,330.8 crore

Cummins India, which announced its results for the financial year 2008-09, saw its net sales at Rs. 2,861.1 crore, compared with Rs. 2,330.8 crore in the preceding year, thus registering a growth of 22.8 per cent. The company’s profit before tax for the year 2008-09 stood at Rs. 523.2 crore, which was higher by 32.1 per cent over the corresponding period’s year figure of Rs. 396.0 crore.

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First LPG and now CNG cars to roll from Maruti Suzuki

According to reports in the media, Maruti Suzuki India has revealed that they are now testing CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) editions of several of their cars, without disclosing any names of the models. India’s largest passenger carmaker is keen to roll out factory-fitted CNG cars in the next few years, as they believe that be able to offer a better value to the end customer due to the economies of scale. It is widely believed that Maruti is now focussing on CNG-driven cars, as it is becoming a popular alternative fuel in the Indian market because it turns out to be much cheaper than both petrol and diesel. It is to be mentioned that the company has already introduced the LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) version of its 800 and Wagon R models.
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