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Suzuki to invest Rs 1,500cr for R&D hub in India

Monday, August 24th, 2009 440 Views

Suzuki will invest about Rs 1,500 crore in the coming 6-7 years to set up a research and development centre at Rohtak in Haryana. Maruti Suzuki will complete the 700-acre plot in two phases by 2015.

Ford Commences Exports from Chennai Port

Friday, August 21st, 2009 574 Views

Ford India had exported about 170 cars to South Africa from the Chennai port. The Ford company that’s based in Chennai, found it cheaper to export from the Chennai port rather than the Mumbai port, from where its earlier exports took place.

Skoda Fabia being produced in Chakan

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 1,092 Views

Skoda Fabia’s production at the Volkswagen plant in Chakan near Pune commenced from this Independence Day. The Volkswagen plant was inaugurated earlier this year on the 31st of March.

Qatar now Holds a Stake in Porsche

Monday, August 17th, 2009 545 Views

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, and Qatar Holding LLC (QH) signed an agreement signaling the entry of the Emirate of Qatar into the Porsche SE family.

Automotive sales: July 2009

Monday, August 10th, 2009 714 Views

Passenger Vehicles segment during April-July 2009 grew at 9.45 percent over same period last year. Passenger Cars grew by 10.54 percent, Utility Vehicles fell by (-) 1.53 percent and Multi Purpose Vehicles grew by 22.90 percent in this period. In July 2009, Passenger vehicles sales recorded a growth rate of ...

Chevrolet Cruze (Spy Pictures)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009 4,568 Views

Chevrolet’s next big launch, the Cruze was caught testing by CarWale’s Editorial Team. The Cruze will replace the currently selling Chevrolet Optra.

CarWale Awards Prize Winners Announced

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 3,139 Views

We are very pleased to announce the prize winners for CarWale Awards 2009 Vote & Win Contest. First prize has gone to Mr. Aswin Salus of Thrissur (Kerala). He has won "Free petrol for full one year"! Mr. Salus drives a Santro Xing and had come across CarWale while researching ...

Proton eyes Indian car market

Monday, July 27th, 2009 652 Views

Proton plans to sell its product in the developing Indian car market. The Malaysian manufacturer believes the Indian car market has a huge potential and a great opportunity for them.

M&M launches Bolero Pick-Up

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 1,064 Views

Mahindra and Mahindra launched the pick-up variant of its existing Bolero known as the Bolero MaxiTruck. The pick-up was launched in Pune and will cost Rs 3.52 lakh ex-showroom in the city.

Maruti Suzuki Flashes its Alto

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 3,070 Views

Maruti Suzuki has launched the limited edition of its Alto known as the Alto Flash. Maruti Suzuki Alto is powered by a 800cc powerplant has very basic features in the car, with the top model having power steering.

Luxury Cars to be Imported on Order

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 734 Views

Luxury cars like the BMWs, the Mercs, the Honda CR-V and other luxury imported car models will be imported once the order is placed. The fluctuating currency and unstable world markets being the reason for switching to this decision.

M&M to launch pick-up trucks in the US - Spy Pictures

Monday, July 13th, 2009 1,230 Views

Mahindra plans to launch pick-up trucks in the US market powered by diesel motors. We caught one of these pick-ups when they were being tested.

GM India part of the New General Motors Company

Monday, July 13th, 2009 772 Views

The new General Motors Company began operations today with a new corporate structure. GM India will be an important part of the new company. 

Nissan buyers will get the Duty Reductions

Monday, July 13th, 2009 589 Views

Nissan has reduced the prices of its models based on the duty reductions announced in the fiscal budget. The prices of X-Trail and Teana have been reduced by Rs 5,000/- with immediate effect.

Car Sales in June

Thursday, July 9th, 2009 907 Views

Car sales in the Indian market for June grew by 7.8 percent, as disclosed by the SIAM. One of the contributing factors is that interest rates for auto loans were reduced.