First Indian showroom of JLR to open in Mumbai on June 28, 2009

Even though its ultra-cheap car –Nano- continues to hog the limelight, Tata Motors, is gearing up to officially launch its Jaguar and Land Rover brands in India on June 28, and will also be inaugurating the marquee company’s exclusive showroom at Ceejay House in Worli, Mumbai on that day. After its Mumbai launch, JLR will be its way to Benguluru and then to Ludhiana. The newly-formed Premier Car Division, within Tata Motors Passenger Car Business unit, will assume responsibility for the distribution of all Jaguars and Land Rovers in India. This flagship facility will offer a range of both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and aims to establish a benchmark experience in luxury car sales in India. Rohit Suri, who has extensive premium automotive sector experience, has been appointed to head the new organisation and is leading plans to develop a dealer network through 2009 and 2010.
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Audi 2.0 TFSI wins International Engine of the Year Award 2009

For the fifth time in a row, a jury of 64 leading motoring journalists from over 30 countries have voted the Audi’s 2.0-liter FSI, which is also available in India, the ‘International Engine of the Year’ in the 1.8 to 2.0-liter category. “A blend of performance and efficiency and an example to all engine manufacturers”, concluded the jury. It was particularly impressed by the way the Audi-developed engine combines pulling power, economy and excellent handling.
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