GM launches Chevrolet Spark in LPG version

To coincide with the World Environment Day, General Motors India launched the LPG version of its best selling model, Chevrolet Spark. The environment- friendly LPG model features premium beige interiors with a Certified Factory Fitted Next Generation Sequential Injection-type LPG kit, latest in terms of technology which is far superior to the venture-type LPG kit available in the market today. The beige interiors with other existing features and amenities make the award-winning small car more sporty and stylish. The engine can run on petrol in the absence of LPG.

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Mitsubishi unveils new-gen electric vehicle i-MiEV in the market

Mitsubishi Motors on World Environment Day has unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as 'the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society.' The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year.

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Toyota to lease 200 plug-in hybrid vehicles in Japan

Toyota Motor has announced that it will lease plug-in hybrid vehicles in Japan in collaboration with local governments selected under the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's EV & PHV Towns program1, which aims to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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Maruti Suzuki green initiatives to show more on its models

World Environment Day today had yet another announcement from India's largest car maker - maruti Suzuki. Maruti announced its increase in focus on introducing green technology in its products and processes and the company has already initiated various programmes in recent past that are directed towards environment care.

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CEAT to flag off the first leg of CEAT-PRO Knowledge Series

CEAT Limited will start the first leg of its knowledge series – ‘CEAT PRO’ on 06th June, 2009 at Navi Mumbai. The first of its kind platform, ‘CEAT PRO’ aims to give fleet owners access to best practices and ideas across diverse fields that can better their businesses and reduce operation costs.
As part of its fleet excellence program CEAT PRO knowledge series aims to create a common platform for sharing information & resources and thus helping fleets compete on a flatter turf. The seminar would help fleet owners become more efficient, understand advanced concepts of brand building and customer service and learn about new technological developments.
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Mann+Hummel India sets up R&D unit in Bangalore

German auto filtration equipment manufacturer, Mann Hummel, has established a state-of-the-art engineering and R&D Centre in Peenya, Bangalore and will also be building its second unit in the Nalagarh Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Himachal Pradesh in joint venture with Bosch with an investment of about Rs. 112 crore to manufacture a range of filter systems using plastics for automotive and industrial applications by September 2009.
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Audi Q5 launched in India

Audi India has just raised the performance bar in the SUV segment by launching Audi Q5. Winner of the Golden Steering Wheel and the Best Off-Roader in Europe in 2009, this sporty, versatile SUV comes to India with two powerful engines: 2.0 TFSI (petrol) and 3.0 TDI (diesel). It is a marvel of precision engineering, luxurious interiors, with dynamic and innovative features and progressive design, it also combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with Audi’s legendary quattro permanent all-wheel drive to create a superior technology package for both on- and off-road driving.

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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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