BMW is auto sponsor of 2012 London Olympic Games

Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has informed that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012.
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55th Mahindra Great Escape concludes in Siliguri

The 55th edition of the Mahindra Great Escape, one of India’s most loved off-roading adventures, concluded in Siliguri with over 65 Mahindra SUVs taking on the challenging route with aplomb.
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Lohia Auto launches electric scooter OMA Star at Delhi

Lohia Auto Industries which manufactures electric two wheelers has launched its new economical & eco-friendly ‘OMA Star’, scooters. They are now available in three colours - Macho Black, Fiery Red and Spirited Silver and will be priced at Rs. 30,587 in Delhi.

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By Invitation : A brake company that doesn't put the brakes on by Michael Fodor

Beringer is a small French firm that has thrived by providing top-of-the range brakes for racing motorcycles, racing cars and now light aircraft.
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Peugeot iOn electric car to be launched in Europe by end-2010

Peugeot, the pioneer and 1st worldwide manufacturer of electric vehicles will be launching the iOn in Europe at the end of 2010. Based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV platform, the iOn has a range of about 130km and its lithium-ion batteries can be fully recharged in six hours.

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India F1 GP circuit at Jaypee Greens Sports City

India's dream to host the Formula One Grand Prix can only materialise by 2011, but preparations for the same are going at great pace.
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Robotic tyre-fitting equipment saves tyres from damage

A new concept in tyre changing with the help of revolutionary Indian robotic tyre fitting equipment is available for the first time at Chennai in India. The new equipment which is recommended by Michelin and Bridgestone worldwide for the fitment of the new-gen tubeless, Runflat, low/ultra low profile, hi-performance tyres has been fully customised to suit the Indian operating conditions.

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Mahindra gets Gold for Brand Communicator of the Year at 9th Asia Pacific PR Awards

Mahindra & Mahindra received the Gold award for ‘Brand Communicator of the Year’ at the 9th Asia Pacific PR Awards held recently in Hong Kong. This award is selected by a select panel of judges and recognises the brand or person that has set a new standard in communications strategy and execution in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Another electric car in sub-Rs. 1 lakh bracket by Ajanta Group

Another entry-level electric car this time from Ajanta Group is likely to follow in the footsteps of Nano and soon to be released Ultra Low Cost (ULC) car by Bajaj-Nissan-Renault.
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Apollo Tyres kick starts SUV off-roading driving series - Apollo Flight of the Hawkz

Apollo Tyres, India’s largest tyre-maker is offering driving enthusiasts the chance of a lifetime to embark on an escapade across India -– a unique and thrilling SUV off-roading experience. The driving series titled, ‘Apollo Flight of the Hawkz’ is being collaborated by Nat Geo.

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Car and bike sales up by 33.88 and 14.22 per cent respectively : SIAM

According to the figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic passenger car sales are up by 33.88 per cent at 132,615 units in October from 99,052 units in the same month last year.
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Beyond Wheels : Yoko Ono sunglasses by Porsche Design

Porsche Design is bringing us back the popular P’8479 sunglasses, a style which was popularized by the Yoko Ono, is a Japanese-American artist and musician and known for her marriage to John Lennon and for her work as an avant-garde artist and musician.

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KTM presents range of bikes at 2009 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan

KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, an Austrian motorcycle, in which Bajaj Auto holds 31.72 per cent stake, has presented a wide range of innovative new motorcycles at the 2009 EICMA motorcycle (at Milan in Italy) trade fair.

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Beetle slated for India roll-out by early-December

At a time when its sales are slumping in mature markets like United States and Europe, the Indian arm of the Volkswagen Group has lined up a slew of launches for the Indian market and is pulling out all stops to enhance its sales and service network across the length and breadth of the country.

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Heritage Motoring Club takes the internet route and launches its dedicated website

Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) rolled out the first ever club website (http://www.hmci.org/) in India devoted exclusively to vintage & classic automobiles. The website was launched by K. T. S. Tulsi, President at New Delhi.
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