Test Drive : Hyundai's new all-rounder diesel i20

We have talked about the Hyundai i20 before. We know that Hyundai has been in India for just 10 years (though it feels much longer) and that there is a Hyundai car for every one. We know that from one car initially the company makes 33 variants of passenger cars across different segments.

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Maruti DZire defies recession by registering 17,336 unit sales during April-June'09

Ever since its launch in the country during March'08, Maruti Suzuki’s entry-level sedan-Dzire’s cash registers have not stopped ringing as the company been able to sell 5,000-5,500 units per month on a regular basis, and has notched up 17,336 units during April-June’09.

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ŠkodaAuto to have 10 boutique showrooms in India by end-2010

On the sidelines of inaugurating its first ‘Boutique Showroom’ in the country, Škoda Auto India, on 16th July’09, has said to reporters that is eyeing to have at least 10 such outlets, mostly in metro and cosmopolitan cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata et al, though the locations have not been finalised by the company yet.
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Tata Motors may not phase out Indigo sedan with Indica Vista sedan launch

As the Indian automobile market gets competitive, a number of leading companies are inclined to continue with the older versions of their recently launched models. The sales of older models have continued despite newer models hitting the tarmac.
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Infineon AG unveils single-chip voltage regulator for cars

In its vision to expand its product portfolio for automotive infotainment applications, Infineon Technologies AG, on 21st July’09, has introduced a world first single-chip linear voltage regulator with integrated diagnosis and car radio system protection functions.

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Visteon Corp rolls out a new HVAC system for vehicles

Visteon Corporation, a leading supplier of a full range of cockpit electronics products for vehicles, has developed a second-generation pulse count system for automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
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Honda Motorcycles ties up with Muthoot Finance for vehicle financing

In its bid to offer instant need-based financial services for its two wheeler customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI), on 21st July’09m has tied up with Muthoot Capital Services Ltd (MCSL), a division of Muthoot Pappachan Group.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost prices and specs released, to hit Indian shores too

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, the manufacturers of super-luxury Phantom, has recently announced that its upcoming car - Ghost- designed for a lower price category for its models, would be unveiled at 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show in September’09.
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Bharat stage emission norms forcing state-run oil companies to upgrade plant facilities

Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India has announced that PSU oil companies would be pumping in around Rs. 66,250 crore over the next two years for capacity expansion and projects...
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M&M signs vehicle financing MoU with State Bank of Travancore

Mahindra & Mahindra has signed an MoU with the State Bank of Travancore (SBT) for vehicle financing, wherein SBT will be a preferred financier for Mahindra vehicles, encompassing both commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz displays its models at 2009 Hyderabad Auto Show

German luxury carmaker, Mercedes-Benz has displayed its models in the Hyderabad Auto Show through its authorized dealer Adishwar Auto Diagnostics - Mahavir Motors. The show stealers at the Mercedes-stall were the powerful SL 63 AMG, the SLK 200 K as well as the sporty C 220 CDI Avant-garde.
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Indian two-wheeler sales could be affected by poor monsoons

According to industry reports, high interest rates on two-wheeler loans and the uncertain monsoon period are likely to impact companies like Hero Honda, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, etc. Industry experts are expecting that the two wheeler industry will itself register less than double digit growth due to continued lack of focus by financiers such as banks.
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Orion Racing India to unveil ORI 2009 car in Mumbai

Orion Racing India (ORI), an international racing team of enthusiastic engineers from K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai has announced that it will be unveiling their latest car ORI 2009 on 24th July 2009 at its college campus.

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BSA Motors inaugurates two dealerships for its e-scooters in Pune

BSA Motors, a strategic business unit of Tube Investments of India (TII) and part of the Rs. 15, 646 crore (US$ 3 billion) Murugappa Group has recently inaugurated its first two dealerships in the Pune city, located at Kothrud (Aspiration (E) Bikes, Navlakha Complex.
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Gentex SmartBeam rearview mirrors for 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 SUV

Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with its 'Automatic High-Beam Assist' christened as 'SmartBeam' feature for the 2010 Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4 sport utility vehicles.
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