Maruti Suzuki Ritz set for India launch on May 15, 2009

Maruti Suzuki India will finally launch India's first BS-IV compliant passenger car, Ritz, on May 15, 2009. Considered a tallboy hatchback, positioned in the premium A2 market segment, the new car adopts a contemporary European design and is positioned at the growing premium-end of the compact car market.
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Hyundai India to roll out diesel variant of i20 super-hatch by end-2009

According to reports in the media, Hyundai India would be launching the diesel variant of its recently-launched super-hatch-i20, by the end of this year. To be fitted with a 1.5-litre common-rail diesel engine, the new variant is likely to be around 15-20 per cent more expensive than the petrol, but will offer better fuel economy and improved drivability mainly due to the diesel engine's higher torque output compared to the petrol.
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Will Suzuki 660cc Cervo take on Tata Nano?

As a number of domestic and international carmakers have announced the launch of their small and cheaper cars to take on 'Tata Nano', there was a lot of buzz that Maruti Suzuki is planning a similar segment car. But the skeleton is expected to come out of the closet as unofficial reports state that soon a car priced in the range of Rs. 1.50-2.50 lakh christened 'Cervo' will be rolled out by the India's largest passenger vehiclemaker in the country, but not in the immediate future, as the company is exploring its feasibility. Though it could not be officially confirmed, Maruti aims to launch this car in India in the next few years. As the company is tightlipped about the model, the exact cost could only be ascertained once the car is launched.
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It's official : Tata Nano gets over 2.03 lakh bookings

Tata Motors has finally put all speculation to rest by releasing the official booking figures for Tata Nano. The company has secured just over 2.03 lakh fully paid bookings which amounts to nearly Rs.2,500 crores.

The figures also reveal other data like, the Tata Nano website recorded an unprecedented 3 crore (30 million) hits from the date of launch of the car to the closure of the booking period (25th April, 2009), which is nearly 1 million hits a day. About 14 lakh people walked in to Tata Motors' Showrooms, Croma and Westside stores across the country to catch a glimpse of the car.
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Ford Fiesta follows Ikon to the DGS&D rate contract list

Ford India has signed a significant contract with the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals [DGS&D], the central purchase and quality assurance organisation of the Union Government for supply of its Ford Fiesta to all government departments across the country with immediate effect.

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Ford Fiesta follows Ikon to the DGS&D rate contract list

Ford India has signed a significant contract with the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals [DGS&D], the central purchase and quality assurance organisation of the Union Government for supply of its Ford Fiesta to all government departments across the country with immediate effect.

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By Invitation : Tata Nano, A Sheer Engineering Marvel by Shrawan Raja

Much has been written world-over on Tata Nano, so I am not going to dwell on the ‘already-said' portions of the Nano journey so far. Instead, I now wear an engineer's hat and will try and explain things that may still not be within the purview of all – since the first delivery hasn't yet happened.
Tata Nano: Engine
The Tata Nano's engine displaces a small yet effective 624cc that's good for 35 bhp. If you look beyond those statistics, you'll see an engineering masterpiece combining the best of technology from electrical, electronic, software and metallurgy departments, and low-cost equipment and smart packaging.
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By Invitation : Tata Nano, A Sheer Engineering Marvel by Shrawan Raja

Much has been written world-over on Tata Nano, so I am not going to dwell on the ‘already-said' portions of the Nano journey so far. Instead, I now wear an engineer's hat and will try and explain things that may still not be within the purview of all – since the first delivery hasn't yet happened.
Tata Nano: Engine

The Tata Nano's engine displaces a small yet effective 624cc that's good for 35 bhp. If you look beyond those statistics, you'll see an engineering masterpiece combining the best of technology from electrical, electronic, software and metallurgy departments, and low-cost equipment and smart packaging.

for full story click here : By Invitation : Tata Nano, A Sheer Engineering Marvel by Shrawan Raja

Shah Rukh Khan to travel in Hyundai Tucson during IPL season

Shah Rukh Khan, the brand ambassador for Hyundai Motor India will now be seen travelling in Hyundai vehicles for the whole of IPL season. At a ceremony in Cape Town, Alan Ross, MD, Hyundai Motor, South Africa, handed over the car keys to the Bollywood superstar and owner of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan. He will be using the Hyundai Tucson for himself and his entourage in South Africa throughout the IPL season.
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Bhaichung Bhutia gets a customised Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle

M&M gifted India's football captain, Bhaichung Bhutia with a Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle – a customized concept of the Scorpio Getaway. The Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle concept is built on the Scorpio Getaway platform which is available in both 2WD and 4WD variants and is powered by the technologically advanced 115 hp CRDe engine. It is also BS-III compliant. Customised body paint, along with styled wheel arches and auxiliary lamps give the Scorpio Lifestyle a sporty stance. This is further enhanced by a motorised sunroof and stainless steel guards for the front, rear and sides of the vehicle. The cargo bay with a motorised cover comes in handy on long camping trips as it provides ample storage space and also protects cargo in case of rain.
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JK Tyre ranks highest in J D Power Asia Pac Customer Satisfaction Survey in India

According to a study conducted by JD Power Asia Pacific study, J K Tyre has ruled the roost amongst its regarding customer satisfaction. With an overall score of 811 on a 1,000-point scale, JK Tyre performs particularly well in all factors that drive overall satisfaction. MRF follows in the rankings with 804 points.
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Toyota upcoming compact car in India would be a super-hatch

According to reports in the media, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has indicated that the upcoming small car for the Indian market would be a super-hatch and would be priced in the range of Rs. 5-7 lakh.
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Button wins 2009 Bahrain GP F1, Force India achieve another double finish

On 26th April, 2009, Brawn-Mercedes driver Jenson Button won the FIA Formula One 2009 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. This is his third win this season. The previous GP winner Sebastian Vettel came in second for Red Bull.
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Maruti Ritz tipped to give 17.8 kmpl mileage

In a bid to add to the Japanese maker's brigade of small cars, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, is gearing up to roll out its global city car, Splash (named as Ritz in India) model by the middle of May 2009, a new B+ Segment small hatchback car, which would be positioned between its recently launched premium compact car-A-star and its super-hatch- Swift.
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Maruti ships 2,000 contract-manufactured Nissan Pixos to Europe

On the sidelines of announcing its FY2008-09 results, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has said that it has already shipped 2,000 Nissan Pixo cars from its dedicated car export port at Mundra in Gujarat to Europe.
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