Nano platform to be used for future electric and hybrid cars rollout

According to sources familiar with the development, Tata Motors is drawing up plans to roll out an electric car based on its ultra-cheap car-Nano. If speculation is to be believed, the Indian automaker is likely to develop the model in cooperation with the Norwegian electric car company Miljoebil Grenland. The price and other specifications have not been yet finalised by Tata Motors.
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Auto Fitness and Environment Convention 2009 in Hyderabad from 17th June 2009

The Society for Automobile Fitness and Environment (SAFE), an initiative from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, 17th June 2009, is hosting its annual convention on road safety at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. The theme for this year's annual convention would be `Safety through enforcement and inspection and certification.' The convention would deal with safety and best practices in traffic enforcement system. This day-long convention will have officials from central and state Governments, traffic police departments and industry bodies from India and representatives from Japan, the Netherlands, Germany, Philippines and Geneva.
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Jaguar Land Rover opens parts distribution centre in Suzhou, China

Jaguar Land Rover China (JLR), the marquee brands owned by Tata Motors, has recently held an opening ceremony for its new parts distribution centre in Suzhou, China. As the biggest parts distribution centre for JLR in Asia Pacific, it will facilitate the expansion of sales and service network in the Chinese market and rapid response to the dealers and customers' parts ordering in China. JLR China management members, government officials, representatives of partners and JLR dealers attended the event.
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Audi R15 TDI comes third on 2009 Le Mans race

The Audi R15 TDI, which had won last year's race, took third place in this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans which took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, and was organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) over June 13–14, 2009. It was reported recently that Peugeot succeeded in winning the aforesaid race.

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Audi introduces three more engines for Audi A4, brings 10 per cent additional fuel efficiency

The Indian arm of German auto company, Audi AG has announced the introduction of three new engines for the Audi A4 ― the 3.0 TDI Quattro, the 2.0 TFSI and the 1.8 TFSI. With a range of five engines, the Audi A4 now becomes the model with the widest choice for customers in the luxury car market in India. These engines also have a significantly greater fuel efficiency, consuming 10 percent less fuel than their predecessors. For the most powerful engine in the range, the 3.2 FSI quattro, Audi India announced additionally a special offer for the customers - a 3.99 percent interest financing rate. The prices of Audi A4 (ex-showroom Mumbai are - Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic for Rs 2667,000; Audi A4 2.0 TDI multitronic for Rs 2854,000; Audi A4 2.0 TFSI multitronic for Rs 2854,000; Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic for Rs 3640,000; and Audi A4 3.2 TFSI quattro tiptronic for Rs 3543,000.

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TVS unveils Apache RTR 180 in New Delhi

TVS Motor Company has unveiled its racing DNA with the launch of the high performance TVS Apache RTR 180. The motorcycle’s sporty, chiseled looks and unmatched performance-packed superior engine technology, take it to a different league making the bike a class leader in terms of acceleration, performance, styling, ride handling and stability. The Apache RTR 180 is equipped with both electric and kick start and comes in three stunning colours, including an all new pearl white, titanium grey and black. The bike is priced at an introductory Rs. 63,990/- ex showroom Delhi and is immediately available in TVS dealerships across the country.

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