Mercedes Benz keen to launch hybrid cars in India

After Honda and Toyota, it now seems Mercedes Benz India has been bitten by the hybrid bug. Even though its India may not see the Merc-branded car in the near to medium term, it could be a possibility in the distant future. Mercedes-Benz India chief executive officer and managing director Wilfried Aulbur recently told reporters here, “We are very keen to launch hybrid cars in India. But it would be possible only when these cars hit the right-hand drive markets.”
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Honda Siel recalls 8,532 units of 2007 City sedans

Honda Siel Cars India has officially announced that it would call back 8,532 units of 2nd Generation City sedans manufactured in 2007 for a preventive part replacement of power window switch.
According to the HSCI’s official statement, “The company is proactively replacing the part in these vehicles related to the potential problem of smoke coming out from the Power Window Switch if water enters the driver window when window is left open during heavy rain or is exposed to any other liquid due to spillage.”
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Jaguar to celebrate 75th anniversary in 2010

Year 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the Tata-owned Jaguar, and 75 years of looking forward, designing and building cars that represent the very best of technical innovation, design leadership and sporting success.
Mike O'Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars, said: "In 2010 we celebrate our past, and 75 years of designing and building cars that celebrate the art of automobile making. We're also celebrating the promise of the future, and the introduction of the all-new XJ.
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Audi Quattro Cup 2010 to kick off on 30th January, 2010 in Gurgaon

Audi Quattro Cup 2010 which begins its third season in India at Gurgaon from January 30th, 2010 will be the biggest in India with 12 tournaments in 11 cities – Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune.

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