Honda Europe showcases its green initiatives at 2009 Green Week Conference in Brussels

Honda Motor Europe, which attended the 2009 Green Week Conference last week, where it exhibited the FCX Clarity's Fuel Cell Stack, share its vision for a hydrogen society and promote the company's commitment to addressing environmental issues. Organised by the Directorate-General Environment of the European Commission, it is the largest annual conference on European environment policy.
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Toyota to offer newer version of iQ, Aston Martin version planned for Europe

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has recently announced that it will offer new versions of the iQ—a four-seater, ultra-compact with outstanding cruising and environmental performance and air of sophistication borne of unique styling—to cater to car buyers seeking a means for personal expression.
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Volkswagen declared Advertiser of the Year in Cannes Festival

At the 56th International Advertising Festival 'Cannes Lions 2009', Europe’s largest automaker was presented with its first Lion in the 'Advertiser of the year' discipline – thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 'advertising Oscars' in Cannes since 1961.
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Ravi Kirpalani becomes automotive director and COO of Castrol India following Kshatriya's new role

Following the appointment of Naveen Kshatriya as regional vice-president, Asia & Pacific, BP Castrol Lubricants, he has stepped down as MD & CEO of Castrol India Limited. He will however, continue on the Board of Directors of the company as non-executive vice-chairman. He also continues to be on the Global leadership team for BP lubricants.
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Michigan plants in the US to build GM's future small car

General Motors has announced that it has selected its assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan and stamping facility in Pontiac, Michigan to build its future small car, which will add to the automaker’s growing portfolio of U.S.- built, highly fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. Today’s announcement will restore approximately 1,400 jobs in total -- 1,200 at Orion Assembly and 200 at Pontiac Metal Center, Building # 14.
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SBI offers auto loans at 8 per cent for 1st yr, 10 per cent for next two years

A move that can act as a shot in the arm for the Indian automobile industry, the State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest bank, on 27th June, 2009, has announced a special interest rate scheme for auto loans, dropping interest rate for car loans to 8 per cent for the first year and 10 per cent for the next two years. However, for the remaining period, the interest rate would be about 25 to 75 basis points below the PLR of bank
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Rustam Patel wins 20th Gulf Monsoon Rally 2009 in Mumbai

The 20th 'Gulf Oil's Monsoon Scooter Rally', organized by Sportscraft, took place along the backwoods of Navi Mumbai on 28th June, 2008, flagged off by Ravi Chawla, president, Lubricants, Gulf Oil Limited from its Lady’s Home in Parel after which the riders rode to the eastern side of the city for competition along the backwoods of Vashi, Kombadbhuje, Targhar, Waghilwada and Ohvale.

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India gets its first Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Mumbai

Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked on 28th June, 2009 by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors.

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