The ninth generation of Mercedes Benz E-Class was launched in New Delhi today. Powered by a 3.5 litre V6 engine it can churn out an output of 200 kW with a torque of 355 Nm. and is avaiolable at a price of Rs. 46.98 lakh ex showroom Delhi.
The all new small car named Ford Figo (Figo for colloquial Italian is cool) was unveiled by Ford Motor President and CEO, Alan Mulally in New Delhi on September 23rd.
In its bid to add more muscle in its premium segment portfolio, Hero Honda has launched Karizma ZMR – which is equipped with Honda’s patented PGM-Fi technology - the next level of technology that enables superior responsiveness and riding comfort to customers.
Lamborghini, a brand name that relates itself with youth & high-end fashion & style from Italy, has for the first time launched an array of multimedia accessories for those who believe in upmarket taste & are brand and quality conscious.
The Singapore Grand Prix from 25 - 27 September will be the next stop on the F1 calendar for the Force India Formula One Team and the first in a sequence of four flyaway races that culminates with the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
First it was Maruti Alto. Now it has a completely new avatar. Maruti Suzuki has introduced Alto Xcite, a limited version of its largest selling small car Alto, priced Rs. 13,500 more than the existing one. The new car includes additional features like front power windows, manual central locking and remote boot opener. For full story click here : Maruti rolls out limited edition Alto Xcite
Jagdish Khattar-promoted Carnation Auto and DC Design promoted by India's famous car designer Dilip Chhabria have come up with an unique solution for car lovers. Announcing an exclusive tie-up to launch complete customisation solutions and semi-customisation kits across the country.
The SUV market gets further hot with the announcement that Tata Motors is going to launch its Land Rover Freelander compact crossover SUV on 22nd September’09.
According to reports in the media, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class which was officially unveiled in Detroit in January this year, will be rolled out in New Delhi on 23rd September’09.
Volvo Buses has signed on as the exclusive corporate sponsor of India International Regatta, scheduled at Chennai during November 1 - 8, 2009. Volvo Buses and Volvo Penta on behalf of the Volvo Group in India concluded this understanding with Yachting Association of India For Full story click here : Volvo Buses sign on as sponsor for India International Regatta
Force India Formula one, India’s team at the pinnacle of motorsports- Formula One, may consider putting Karun Chandhok and Neel Jani in McLaren's Formula One simulator in the next few weeks to assess them. For full story click here : Force India F1 to test Chandok and Jani
Tata Motors European Technical Centre has announced that it has received the £10 million loan under the UK government’s Automotive Assistance Programme (AAP), to develop and manufacture the Tata Indica Vista Electric Vehicle in the UK.
Honda Motor Company has opened Europe's first centre exclusively dedicated to training of motorcycle riders in Barcelona, Spain. The Honda Safety Institute, or Honda Instituto de Seguridad in Spanish, has many similar facilities around the world, particularly in Asia and South America.
India Yamaha Motor legendary flagship muscle bike VMAX was launched in New Delhi today by Yamaha's brand ambassador, Bollywood actor John Abraham, a passionate biker himself. Additionally, Yamaha has also introduced Limited Edition of Fazer and FZ Series including FZ-S, FZ16 bikes which have gained immense popularity amongst the consumers in a short span.
On August 7th 2009 top Asian and International motor racing authorities certified that the Sriperambatur race circuit in Chennai is fit to host the 4th round of the FIM Asia Petronas Championship. Officials from Petronas, UAM and Two Wheels Motor Racing from Malaysia were here and went through the circuit wit a toothcomb.
Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced it plans to display the 'Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept'—a concept vehicle that combines the benefits of CO2 emissions-reducing electrical-outlet battery charging and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles—at the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has recently announced that it has developed the 'Dual Clutch Transmission', the world's first fully automatic motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes.
The sudden exit of Giancarlo Fisichella from Force India’s driver seat has given Tonio Liuzzi the much sought after place beginning this weekend at the Italian GP. Some of his thoughts on his return...
India’s leading premium carmaker, Honda SIEL Cars has launched a refreshed version of its D-segment car ’Civic’, at New Delhi. Although there are no upgradation in its engines, the new model sports a mid-life facelift which involves slightly updated exteriors.
Ford India which has recently announced that its integrated manufacturing facility near Chennai is readying for volume production has told reporters that it will launch an advanced version of premium Sports Utility Vehicle 'Ford Endeavour' by next week. For full story click here : Automatic version of Ford Endeavour to be launched next week
Addressing the recently held 49th ACMA annual convention, Prof Charles Fine from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management said that the most appropriate strategy for India to deal with the recession was to resort to innovation continuously. For full story click here : Lightweight cars are sustainable for the future of Indian auto industry : Prof Charles Fine, MIT
Hyundai Motor Corporation is on course to beef up its ‘Blue Drive’ eco-initiative at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show this month. The Korean company, which also has operations in India, will showcase range of its new eco-friendly technologies.
In an effort to extend the advantage of its excellent services and free check-up to a larger number of its customers, Hyundai Motor India will be launching its seventh nationwide Free Car Care Clinic from Sep 7, 2009. For full story click here : Hyundai launches 7th nationwide Free Car Care Clinic from Sep 7, 2009
eBay Motors and General Motors Company, has announced the extension of their first-of-its-kind promotion that enables consumers to shop for new cars, crossovers and trucks online from the participating California Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Pontiac dealers. For full story click here : eBay Motors and GM California 'Click and Buy' online promotion extended till September
Indian Oil Corporation, which had recently organised a three-day summit focusing on Hydrogen as the ‘Fuel of Future’ in association with Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, has now set up its first commercial filling station in the country at Dwarka in Delhi. For full story click here : IOC sets up first hythane gas station in Dwarka in New Delhi
Following extensive discussions over the past 24 hours, the Force India Formula One Team, on 3rd September’09, has announced that it has agreed to release Giancarlo Fisichella from his contract to join the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro team for the remainder of the 2009 season, with immediate effect. For full story click here : Fisichella quits Force India F1 team to join Ferrari with immediate effect
Japan-based Honda Motor Company’s Insight has been rated one of Europe‘s safest cars, setting the benchmark for hybrid vehicles, according to the new independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. For full story click here : Honda Insight gets top Euro NCAP overall safety ratings
Toyota Fortuner as expected has been a runaway success as far as reports coming in seem to suggest. Toyota Kirloskar Motor has in its latest communique revealed that they have already received a record 5,000 bookings of the ‘Fortuner’ in just over a month of its launch.
Carnation Auto plans to sell its own brand of spare parts, reports Press Trust of India, adding that company will purchase locally manufactured as well as imported spare parts to build this range. For full story click here : Carnation Auto to build its own branded spare parts
While speaking at the sidelines of FICCI conference in New Delhi, Minister for Environment & Forest, Jairam Ramesh, on Sep 2, 2009 informed reporters that by 2011, it will be mandatory for automobile manufacturers. For full story click here : Fuel-efficiency lables on vehicles to be mandatory by 2011: Jairam Ramesh
BMW India today launched its new showroom and workshop facility - Deutsche Motoren in West Delhi. This is the second facility in New Delhi from Deutsche Motoren.
Mahindra & Mahindra which has recently introduced Flyte brand as its first two-wheeler offering across all markets in India is now contemplating to do away with the Kinetic brand in the medium term according to company information. For full story click here : Kinetic brand to be dumped by M&M, Sulajja Firodia to step down from its board
Skoda Auto India has reported a 33 per cent jump in its sales at 1,463 units in the month of August 2009, as compared to 1,103 units sold in August 2008. The company secured the No. 1 position for combined sales in C+ and D Segments . For full story click here : Skoda Auto India tops C+ and D sales segment with 33 per cent increase in August
Toyota Motor Corporation together with Hino Motors have announced their efforts to eradicate drunk driving, by jointly testing a breath-alcohol ignition-interlock system. The system aimed to aid companies and organizations better manage their fleet-vehicle operations