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Ford India introduces TDCi engine for Ikon

Friday, November 14th, 2008 5,134 Views

Ford India has unveiled the new Ikon range offering improvements ranging from a new DuraTorq TDCi engine offering better fuel efficiency. The car costs Rs 5.08 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai.

Audi R8 launched in India

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 2,130 Views

Audi, the German car manufacturer, has launched the Audi R8 in India priced at Rs 1,17,00,000 (ex-showroom Delhi without C.S.T., transportation, etc.).

Hyundai rides high on exports

Monday, November 10th, 2008 849 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd recorded an overall growth of 65.8% over the same month last year. Exports grew by 168.4% while domestic sales grew by 9.9% over October 2007.

Maruti hikes prices

Thursday, October 30th, 2008 1,431 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced an increase in the prices of models from its stable. The hike will range from Rs 2000 to Rs 6000.

Maruti Suzuki sales figures for Q2

Monday, October 27th, 2008 1,190 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has registered a Net Sales of Rs. 48,063 million (Net of Excise) during the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2008-09. The company had posted Net Sales of Rs. 45,297 million (Net of Excise) over the same period last year. Net sales reflected a growth of 6.1 ...

Maruti Suzuki launches new engine plant

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 2,280 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Limited inaugurated its next-generation KB-series engine plant at Gurgaon yesterday. Speaking at the occasion Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director Maruti Suzuki, said, “We are happy to introduce a brand new family of petrol engines for our customers."

GM India launches new U-VA

Friday, October 17th, 2008 2,839 Views

General Motors India launched the new Chevrolet Aveo U-VA yesterday as part of General Motors’ centenary year celebrations.

Hyundai i20 debuts at Paris motor show

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 5,740 Views

The i20 is an eagerly-awaited car in the Indian marketplace. It was unveiled recently at the Paris auto show amid much fanfare. The success of Hyundai’s large hatchback, the i30, has people all over the world looking forward to the i20. Here are some facts and figures of the new ...

Honda promotes environmentally-friendly Civic

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 1,128 Views

Honda Siel Cars India Limited is raising awareness about how environmentally friendly the Civic hybrid is, and they've come up with a novel idea.

Volvo launches XC90 R-Design

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 2,705 Views

Volvo has launched a new variant of the XC90 SUV, and has christened it the ‘R-Design’. For the R-Design, the XC90’s chassis has been tuned for a sporty drive, the steering now has variable assist, the wheels have grown to 19” in diameter, and the quad tailpipes hint at what ...

BMW India launches BMW Xpo with attractive finance schemes

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 2,897 Views

BMW India has launched the “BMW Xpo” at BMW dealerships across India until 28 October 2008, where prospective and existing customers can test drive the range of BMW cars at all BMW India dealerships during the BMW Xpo2008.

Tyre armour

Monday, October 13th, 2008 2,062 Views

Let’s talk about the most significant law in the entire universe. No, it isn’t Newton’s or Einstein’s theories and other laws we read about in high school. It’s something far more significant and it comes from a certain gentleman quite popularly known as ‘Murphy’ whose primary law fills every moment ...

Tata motors September sales figures

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 2,288 Views

Tata Motors reported sales of 49,647 vehicles (including exports) for September 2008, an increase of 3% compared to 48,347 vehicles sold in September last year. Cumulative sales for the company at 265,685 units shows a growth of 1%.

The Nano saga continues

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 1,323 Views

With twists that would make a Bollywood potboiler proud, Tata's Nano project has pulled out of Singur in West Bengal. The Gujarat government has got the deal for the new Nano factory and vendor base.

Mitsubishi Outlander launched

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 1,488 Views

Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors have launched the Mitsubishi Outlander on the 3rd of October. It is priced at Rs 20.2 lakh (ex-showroom) across the country.