Machino Polymers & Borouge join hands to offer solutions in plastics for auto industry

In its bid to enhance the supply of advanced polypropylene (PP) materials to the Indian automotive industry, Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is jointly working with Machino Polymers Limited, a leading supplier of PP compounds to the automotive industry in India.

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Majestic Auto and KGB Global form JV Co

Majestic Auto, of the largest producers of mopeds in the country, has informed BSE that it has entered in to a joint venture (JV) agreement with KGB Global for setting up business of providing a broad range information services. The new business will be set up by incorporating a new joint venture company.
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Tata Motors inks MOU with Indian Bank for Fiat car financing

In its endeavour to serve its Fiat customers on a larger scale, Tata Motors, on 1st July'09, has entered into an understanding with the Indian Bank for financing the Italian company's portfolio of cars (which are available through the Tata-Fiat dealer network).
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Honda Europe showcases its green initiatives at 2009 Green Week Conference in Brussels

Honda Motor Europe, which attended the 2009 Green Week Conference last week, where it exhibited the FCX Clarity's Fuel Cell Stack, share its vision for a hydrogen society and promote the company's commitment to addressing environmental issues. Organised by the Directorate-General Environment of the European Commission, it is the largest annual conference on European environment policy.
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Toyota to offer newer version of iQ, Aston Martin version planned for Europe

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has recently announced that it will offer new versions of the iQ—a four-seater, ultra-compact with outstanding cruising and environmental performance and air of sophistication borne of unique styling—to cater to car buyers seeking a means for personal expression.
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Volkswagen declared Advertiser of the Year in Cannes Festival

At the 56th International Advertising Festival 'Cannes Lions 2009', Europe’s largest automaker was presented with its first Lion in the 'Advertiser of the year' discipline – thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 'advertising Oscars' in Cannes since 1961.
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Ravi Kirpalani becomes automotive director and COO of Castrol India following Kshatriya's new role

Following the appointment of Naveen Kshatriya as regional vice-president, Asia & Pacific, BP Castrol Lubricants, he has stepped down as MD & CEO of Castrol India Limited. He will however, continue on the Board of Directors of the company as non-executive vice-chairman. He also continues to be on the Global leadership team for BP lubricants.
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Michigan plants in the US to build GM's future small car

General Motors has announced that it has selected its assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan and stamping facility in Pontiac, Michigan to build its future small car, which will add to the automaker’s growing portfolio of U.S.- built, highly fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. Today’s announcement will restore approximately 1,400 jobs in total -- 1,200 at Orion Assembly and 200 at Pontiac Metal Center, Building # 14.
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SBI offers auto loans at 8 per cent for 1st yr, 10 per cent for next two years

A move that can act as a shot in the arm for the Indian automobile industry, the State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest bank, on 27th June, 2009, has announced a special interest rate scheme for auto loans, dropping interest rate for car loans to 8 per cent for the first year and 10 per cent for the next two years. However, for the remaining period, the interest rate would be about 25 to 75 basis points below the PLR of bank
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Rustam Patel wins 20th Gulf Monsoon Rally 2009 in Mumbai

The 20th 'Gulf Oil's Monsoon Scooter Rally', organized by Sportscraft, took place along the backwoods of Navi Mumbai on 28th June, 2008, flagged off by Ravi Chawla, president, Lubricants, Gulf Oil Limited from its Lady’s Home in Parel after which the riders rode to the eastern side of the city for competition along the backwoods of Vashi, Kombadbhuje, Targhar, Waghilwada and Ohvale.

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India gets its first Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Mumbai

Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked on 28th June, 2009 by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors.

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Toyota Prius : The GREEN face of Michael Jackson

When Leonardo DiCaprio became the first celebrity in the US to purchase a Toyota Prius in 2001, other stars were quick to follow. They included faces like Cameron Diaz, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Aniston, Harrison Ford and Susan Sarandon.
Another eccentric-star, Michael Jackson soon joined the band of such celebrities who thought ‘green’.

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Terrafugia successfully tests concept Flying Car

Terrafugia, Inc. has successfully completed the flight testing program designed for its Transition® Roadable Aircraft Proof of Concept. Having been dubbed ‘The Flying Car’, the Transition® completed its historic first flight on March 5, 2009 with 27 additional flights completed over the next several weeks.
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Akio Toyoda takes over as new prez of Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corp, in its annual general meeting, has confirmed to its shareholders that Akio Toyoda (the grandson of founder Kiichiro Toyoda) has been appointed as its new president. The 53-year old Toyoda joined Toyota in 1984, becoming a board member in 2000 and was made an executive vice president in 2005, taking charge of Japanese sales and overseas operations.
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Michael Jackson and his collection of cars

This Is It’ concert series was never to be for King of Pop, Michael Jackson and zillion of his fans. He Beat It, in true style of his most famed chart buster. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice with multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time", 13 Grammy Awards

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