Audi A1 supermini launch not for India at the moment

Audi India, which has achieved a remarkable growth in the last few quarters, has said that it has no plans to introduce the A1 supermini in next few years. It was reported pretty recently that Audi India’s parent company has revealed the details of its A1 model and is also going to unveil the model at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The sales of the initial 3-door A1 model are anticipated to start in continental Europe in the summer of 2010, followed by the United Kingdom in September 2010. A 5-door A1 Sportback model is also expected to be launched later. As a newcomer in the compact segment, it appeals to a modern customer group – a young, urban, lifestyle-oriented public. A1 customers – many of whom are expected to be women – are interested in design, music, fashion and sports. The entry-level model will be priced at around 16,000 Euros.

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XK and XF models drives Jaguar to robust volumes in the United Kingdom

Jaguar's UK sales in November have risen by 50 per cent compared to the same month last year with a total of 1,463 models sold.

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UK-based EcoCa to challenge Nano in India

When the Rs. 1 lakh common man was announced by Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto was quick to follow by announcing an ultra-low-cost-car (ULC) – both addressed to the bottom-of-the-pyramid and the car aspirants.
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Electric Indica hatchback to roll first in Norway, Denmark and UK markets by 2011

Tata Motors had another news for the electric car industry when it announced at the recènt Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference that it was looking forward to launch an electric version of its Indica hatchback...

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Nano can be assembled by others under different brand name, reports Business Standard

Last week, there was news that Reva, the electric car company from Bangalore has set upon a new business model where it would franchise its electric vehicle technology to suitable auto manufacturers in the US, setting ground for Bannon Motors to announce aplant in upscale New York area also.
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Double win for Jaguar at Auto Express Awards 2009

Jaguar, the premium British brand owned by Tata Motors, has recently won two awards at the Auto Express Awards 2009. While Jaguar's design director, Ian Callum, has won the inaugural 'Person of the Year' award, while one of his most successful designs to date - the Jaguar XF - has been hailed 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running.

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Jaguar to cease production of its compact executive car - X-TYPE at its Halewood plant

According to a statement issued by Jaguar, it has decided to cease production of its X-Type vehicle at the Halewood Plant on Merseyside at year end with the loss of up to 300 further jobs by voluntary means at the plant.
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Land Rover hands out TrackNAVCHALLENGE Champions 2009 awards

Land Rover, the marquee brand owned by Tata Motors has awarded a team of youngsters from Holland Park School, London the coveted title of 'TrackNAVCHALLENGE Champions 2009' following an exciting national final held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon.

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Three-day Goodwood Festival of Speed begins on July 3, 2009

The Festival of Speed gets underway this coming weekend from July 3rd to 5th, 2009. Regarded more as a tribute to motorsport than as a serious race, it has been always described as a cross between the Monaco Grand Prix and Royal Ascot. This year it is going to play host to the 17th such event at Goodwood Park estate in UK and the theme this year is 'True Grit - Epic Feats of Endurance'.

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