| Indian car market boosts British cars |
| 22-02-2012 | http://www.admiral.com/news-articles/8949/indian-car-market-boosts-british-cars/ |
The proliferation of cars in India has traditionally been quite low - currently, only 10 in 1,000 owns a car - but the strengthening of the nation's economy and a renewed emphasis on infrastructure has placed the market on a steady path of growth.
According to a report featured in the Telegraph, 2.5 million cars found new owners in ... read more |
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| Tata Motors planning to double investments on JLR to 1.5 billion pounds a year |
| 22-02-2012 | http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12885 http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12885 http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12885 |
The Indian automobile major Tata Motors which owns the British marquee Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will reportedly double investments in its JLR brands to pound 1.5 billion a year despite the company maintaining that it will be a challenge to sustain high margins at its key profit generator.
It was reported that with soaring revenues ... read more |
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| Tata Motors new Air powered Mini CAT to be launched by August |
| 22-02-2012 | http://www.carzy.co.in/blog/car-news/tata-motors-air-powered-mini-cat-launched-august.html/ |
Indian auto major, Tata Motors along with ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. of Luxembourg MDI have sculpted something unique that is an air powered car known as Mini CAT or Air Car which is due to be launched by August in India.
With a top speed of 105 kmph, the Eco friendly car can run 300 km before halting for another re-fuel. The ... read more |
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| Bajaj could export RE60 to Sri Lanka before local launch |
| 22-02-2012 | http://indianautosblog.com/2012/02/bajaj-re60-sri-lanka-export |
A report on Fox Business has resurrected the possibility of Bajaj selling the RE60 in an overseas market before a local launch. Bajaj could export the four-wheeled auto rickshaw upgrade to Sri Lanka before launching it in India.The report has Mr Rajiv Bajaj, CEO of Bajaj Auto, on record stating that Sri Lanka is a market where the company has ... read more |
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| Ford Figo now gets add-on accessory pack for just Rs 15,990 |
| 22-02-2012 | http://www.carzy.co.in/blog/car-news/ |
Ford is enjoying the tremendous sales of its fabulous Figo hatchback in the Indian auto market. Now to add more value to the car, Ford has come up with new list of accessories which are sure to enhance Figo’s appeal.
Available at an extra cost of Rs 15,990, the best option to buy the accessory pack is via internet where you ... read more |
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| Honda Brio bookings re-open |
| 22-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/honda-brio-bookings-reopen-7019.htm |
Honda India is now accepting bookings for their compact hatchback, Brio. Hatchback can be booked across all Honda dealer showrooms in the country. Honda did not accept any bookings for Brio after Thailand was hit by major flood disaster last year, which badly affected the Honda facility centre in Thailand. The floods severely affected the ...read more |
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| Tata Motors planning to launch 230 Nano showrooms in next 12 months |
| 21-02-2012 | http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12882 |
The Indian auto major Tata Motors which has witnessed the sales growth tapering for its small car wonder Nano has reportedly plans to launch 230 showrooms in the next 12 months.The reports quoted P.M. Telang, managing director of the company's India operations as saying that ...read more |
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| Mahindra to open manufacturing unit in Russia |
| 21-02-2012 | http://www.carzy.co.in/blog/car-news/mahindra-open-manufacturing-unit-russia.html/ |
Mahindra & Mahindra, country’s largest utility vehicles manufacturer, has buckled up to set up a plant in Russia which is the biggest market for Ssangyong after South Korea.Pawan Goenka – President Mahindra & Mahindra and Chairman of Ssangyong said that as Russia is the largest auto market for Ssangyong besides South Korea. ... read more |
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| Tata Nano soon to be launched in Bangladesh |
| 21-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/tata-nano-soon-to-be-launched-in-bangladesh-7017.htm |
Tata Nano will be entering Bangladesh borders from next month. Tata Motors have strike a deal earlier last year and was suppose to launch Tata Nano in Bangladesh in October, but was delayed due to some price issues and now its all set to launch in the first week of March. According to Abdul Matlub Ahmed, chairman of Nitol -Niloy group, the ... read more |
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| Government keen on setting up a special board for auto sector development |
| 20-02-2012 | http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12865 http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12865 |
The Indian automobile industry has witnessed amazing growth in the last couple of years and the auto industry is among the top contributors to the government’s kitty. Now it has been reported that a specialised body for promoting sustainable development of the Indian auto sector, dubbed the National Automotive Board, is likely to be set ... read more |
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| Maruti Suzuki appoints a new head to run Manesar plant |
| 20-02-2012 | http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12867 http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12867 http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=12867 |
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) had suffered heavily last year not only due to the increasing fuel prices but also from the month labour disputes and strikes at its plants. According to a report in The Economic Times, the company has now appointed a new head to run its Manesar plant and moved out several other managers, four ... read more |
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| Government mulls a separate body for auto industry |
| 20-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/government-mulls-a-separate-body-for-auto-industry-7014.htm |
Automotive sector has seen tremendous growth in India in past few years. This has made government keen to keep the momentum rolling as it has come forward with the idea of a separate body, dubbed the National Automotive Board (NAB) to act as a catalyst between the government and the industry. An official let the news out that final plan of ... read more |
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| Nissan confirms electric car Leaf for India |
| 18-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/nissan-confirms-electric-car-leaf-for-india-7005.htm |
Nissan is aggressively exploring the possibility to capture untapped electric car market in India with its global success Nissan Leaf. Currently MREV's (Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle) Mahindra Reva is the unrivaled electric car on Indian roads. The monogamy of Reva might be challenged by Nissan's new highway capable electric car Nissan leaf, ... read more |
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| Ford not to make India specific models in future |
| 18-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/ford-not-to-make-india-specific-models-in-future-7004.htm |
Recently, Ford asserted that it will no longer manufacture car models that are explicitly made for India. Its future releases will be based on international platforms and will be tuned to suit the Indian conditions. Mr. Nigel E. Wark, the director of marketing and sales service for Ford India stated that earlier the company had followed the path ...read more |
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| Volvo plans to launch V40 hatch by early 2013 |
| 17-02-2012 | http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/volvo-plans-to-launch-v40-hatch-by-early-2013-6994.htm |
Volvo India is trying hard to carve a niche for itself in the domestic market, which is dominated by German car makers. According to a fresh report, Volvo is planning to bring in a small car in the Indian car market by March 2013. Rolling out a small car in the Indian car bazaar would certainly be a positive move by the company. The report ...read more |
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| Honda resumes normal production |
| 17-02-2012 | http://www.autocarindia.com/News/290792,honda-resumes-normal-production.aspx |
Honda Siel, the Indian-arm of Honda Motor Co resumed normal car production after witnessing lower output since November last year due to the Thailand floods that resulted a shortage in supply of components.
Honda has started acquiring critical components from Japan and China in order to normalize production at the Greater Noida ... read more |
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| Tata launches a service campaign for Sumo |
| 17-02-2012 | http://www.carwale.com/news/8700-tata-launches-a-service-campaign-for-sumo-.html |
Tata Motors has initialized a service campaign for Sumo owners. The Sumo Victa, Sumo Grande, Sumo Victa Gold and the recently launched Sumo Gold customers can avail this scheme that begins from 17th February upto the 19th of February across 281 Tata dealerships.
These care camps provide the Tata Sumo owners with an opportunity to ... read more |
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| Toyota introduces new automatic Corolla Altis at Rs 13.76 lakh |
| 16-02-2012 | http://www.carzy.co.in/blog/car-news/toyota-introduces-automatic-corolla-altis-rs-1376-lakh-2.html/ |
Toyota Kirloskar has launched a new automatic variant of its premium sedan Toyota Corolla Altis in the Indian auto market. The launch was a pretty silence one but this calm is sure to break with the lucrative pricing at which the vehicle is tagged. Aggressively priced at Rs 13.76 lakh (Ex-showroom New Delhi), the premium sedan is the cheapest ... read more |
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| Ford opens 45 dealerships in one day |
| 16-02-2012 | http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/ford-opens-45-dealerships-in-one-day/11667/1 |
New sales and service outlets inaugurated in 35 locations in a day to extend its reach to customers across the country
In a phenomenal move to bring itself closer to car-buyers, Ford India has inaugurated 45 sales and service outlets in one day across 35 locations. The new outlets, built according to Ford’s Brand@Retail ...read more |
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| Suzuki G70 is the next small car |
| 16-02-2012 | http://www.carwale.com/news/8680-suzuki-g70-is-the-next-small-car.html |
Suzuk is showcasing the G70 at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The Suzuki Regina that was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, has been renamed as the G70. The Regina which boasts of a fuel economy of 32kmpl, only weighs 730kg and comes with regenerative braking, start-stop tech and a direct injection and turbocharged petrol engine. ...read more |
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