Toyota introduces limited edition of Corolla Altis Sport

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced the all new Corolla Altis Sport - Limited Edition- to target young car enthusiasts. The company claims that the new Corolla Altis Sport has been designed to give customers the stylish image of a car which is youthful and sporty, and has exciting new features. Adding to the stylish look of the car is an aerodynamic front and rear bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and exclusive rear LED spoilers. A contemporary dual tone seat fabric and wood finish rear cup holders heighten the feeling of luxury and elegance.

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Mitsubishi Outlander becomes the first BS IV Certified Premium SUV in India

Automobile Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified that HM-Mitsubishi Motors’ ‘Outlander’ has surpassed the BS IV (Bharath Stage Four) emission norms with BS III (Bharath Stage Three) fuel. The certificate - “AAEN0339” was awarded to Mitsubishi Outlander on 30th May ’09.’Outlander’ becomes the first premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in India to be awarded so by ARAI.

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REVA rolls green awaremenss campaign in Bangalore on World Environment Day

Reva Electric Car Company (REVA) has rolled out a unique green awareness campaign that aims to test the environment quotient of Bangaloreans via an interactive ‘How Green are you’ campaign on radio. A cavalcade of seven REVA cars each branded with a letter to form the phrase – ‘Go Green’ will be seen going around different parts of the city, spreading the green message. As the cars drive through Bangalore hotspots, people will get an opportunity to take part in the contest upon spotting the green information on the cars.

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TVS enters organised car accessories market with 'CARPLUS' stores

Lucas Indian Service Limited, part of the TVS Group has marked its entry into the organized car accessories retail market with the launch of its brand store 'CARPLUS'. It will be an organized retail chain offering a complete range of car accessories all under one roof with a wide choice of leading brands to suit all cars. Spread over an area of 4,000 square feet, the first CARPLUS store is located in Gurgaon equipped with an impressive range of world – class products for all passenger cars.
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Tata AutoComp contributes significantly to development of Tata World Truck

Tata AutoComp Systems, a leading automotive component conglomerate has announced its significant contribution in the engineering, design and supplying of components to the Tata World Truck.The challenge faced by Tata AutoComp was to design and develop state of the art components while keeping Indian operating conditions of overloading, rough roads and extreme weather conditions in mind. It is for the first time that driver, co-driver and occupant safety and comfort was given importance in the heavy vehicle segment.
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Slowdown and high costs could mar the 2010 AutoExpo in New Delhi

Since the 2009 Detroit Auto Show was lukewarm this year, the biennial auto show international in India - Auto Expo - could also be feeling the effects of meltdown when it comes once again in 2010. Not because this time there is no Tata Nano, but because The Hindustan Times claims that a bevy of factors like recession, spike in rent at Pragati Maidan (the venue), and slowdown in sales may hamper the number of footfalls at the upcoming auto show next year. HT claims that the rental charged by the ITPO last year was in the range of Rs. 4,800-4,900 per square metre, but now it is charging nearly Rs. 5,900 per square metre.
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GM Hummer gets a buy-offer from Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co of China

There is news finally for GM's Hummer brand. Following GM's restructuring plan after it filed forbankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the US, one of the brands that were under consideration to be put on the block was Hummer. Now, the Chinese company - Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. Ltd. (STHIM), a Chengdu-based company known for making a wide range of road equipment, such as bridge piers, highway construction and maintenance machinery is in talks with General Motors Corp., for buying the Hummer brand.
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Fiat Grande Punto set for India launch on June 17, 2009

Fiat India Automobiles Limited has announced that it is set to launch both the petrol and diesel versions of the Grande Punto, a mid-size hatchback, on June 17, 2009 in New Delhi. Based on its C-segment model Linea’s platform, Grande Punto will be available in both petrol and diesel versions. Though no official intimation has been provided by the company, it is expected that the Fiat Grande Punto will be launched in three variants - Active, Dynamic, and Emotion.

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Toyota 2.0 L diesel-powered Corolla Altis to hit India by 2010-11

Toyota Motor Thailand Company Limited, which first introduced the latest generation of the Corolla Altis in Thailand in January last year and received strong response with aggregate sales of 37,000 units (as of April 30, 2009), has now launched the new Corolla Altis 2.0L powered by a 2,000cc Dual VVT-i which comes with exciting performance, as well as full comfort and convenience equipment list matching those offered in luxury cars. Sources have also revealed that Toyota’s Indian arm-Toyota Kirloskar Motors-is also planning to roll out the same car in the country.
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GM China reaffirms its growth plans, not affected by bankruptcy in the US

Even as its parent company files for bankruptcy, GM China reaffirmed its commitment to its aggressive growth strategy. With the in-court process announced by GM today focusing on the company’s U.S. operations, GM China does not expect any impact locally. All businesses in China, including its eight joint ventures, will continue to function as normal.
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GM plans a small car in the US to use idle UAW facility

General Motors Corporation has announced it plans to build a future small car in the United States thereby utilizing its idled UAW-GM facility. This vehicle adds to GM's growing portfolio of U.S.-built, highly fuel efficient cars including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt.
"Small cars represent one of the fastest growing segments in both the U.S. and around the world," said Fritz Henderson, General Motors President and CEO. "We believe this car will be a winner with our current and future customers in the U.S."
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Skoda Auto India reshuffles its top management

Effective June 1st, 2009, Karsten Bogun, managing director,commercial affairs retires from Skoda Auto India after a distinguished tenure in India. He will take up new responsibilities as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of the VW Braunschweig plant in Germany.
Bogun joined Skoda Auto India in December 2006 and played a vital role in the company’s financial sphere.
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Tata Motors eyeing the global defence market for Land Rover

According to reports in the media, Tata Motors, which had taken over marquee UK automobile brands, Jaguar and Land Rover, earlier this year, is exploring the possibility to sell the aforesaid vehicles for the defence market worldwide, which includes countries like India, China, Russia, and certain Scandinavian countries. With nearly 60 years' experience, Land Rover provides armed forces around the globe with light 4x4 vehicles designed to meet a wide range of defence and peacekeeping roles. The standard defence vehicle line-up within Land Rover's range is based on the Defender heavy-duty 4x4 platform. In addition the company manufactures Freelander 2, Discovery 3, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
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Refurbished Toyota Camry Hybrid to drive into India by 2010

According to reports flashing in the international media circles, Toyota Motor Corporation has recently unveiled the facelifted version of its Camry Hybrid in Thailand, which would be hitting the country’s showrooms shortly. Just like the older version, the refreshed version would be rolled out from Toyota Motor Thailand’s Gateway Plant.

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Indian operations not affected by GMs bankruptcy filing

Citing that the US government had "no interest in running GM," but that the company's survival is important to the U.S. economy”, President Barack Obama finally announced the federal government’s decision to pump in US$ 50 billion, following company board’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and paving the way for a “New GM”.

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