Archive for May, 2008
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 87 Views
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has hiked the prices of all its models except the Vitara, to counter rising input costs. This price hike came into effect on May 17, and will range from Rs 1000 - 18000, depending on the model and variant.
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Monday, May 19th, 2008 161 Views
Hyundai Motor India has said that it plans to roll out a low-cost car by 2012. The car's target price will be US$3500.
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Friday, May 16th, 2008 311 Views
A few days ago we carried a report about Tata being keen on buying a stake in the famous Italian design house, Pininfarina. Luck, it seems, did not favour the Indian auto giant, but there still is good reason to be happy.
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008 249 Views
Ever heard that song California Dreaming? Nice one, isn’t it, specially while you are on the road. There's also an automotive product, a namesake of this song, albeit without the dreaming part of it! It is called Ferrari California. Just when we thought things are becoming dull and everyone is ...
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 240 Views
The times are here for the auto manufacturers to highlight frugality as one of their premier talking points and USPs. There were times when you would keep an eye on the speed gauge as you accelerate, but now there are lights that pop up indicating the mileage you would expect ...
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 740 Views
The small car segment has traditionally been the one which has made up for highest numbers and the trend is only going to continue for some decades to come. There have been quite a few car makers that have tried their hands at introducing ultra compact cars at low ...
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Monday, May 12th, 2008 118 Views
The automotive enthusiast loves a ‘straight six’ – so does a cricket fan. The preference of the automobile manufacturer for the inline six-cylinder engine is gradually diminishing, as they give in to the packaging and safety requirements that a V6 meets much more easily. However, a select few still persist ...
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Friday, May 9th, 2008 321 Views
An increasing number of cars are running on ethanol to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, and a US-based company called the E-Fuel Corporation has unveiled a product that will let you make 100% ethanol. The EFuel 100 MicroFueler will ferment the ethanol out of sugar, yeast and water in ...
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008 122 Views
The Caparo Group, which also manufactures the Caparo T1, will begin work on a Rs 3500 crore project in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The facility’s first product will be the assembly of luxury buses in conjunction with Hyundai – namely, the Hyundai Aerobus – from CKD kits. These buses will go ...
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008 342 Views
Do you recall that one television soap – the splendid (yeah, whatever!) Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki (or is it Kii? Sorry if I spelt it incorrectly, for I am not into tarot or numerology etc), by one Ms Ekta Kapoor? It reached millions of homes and even the people in ...
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 287 Views
Tesla motors, manufacturers of the world's first electric supercar, have opened their first dealership in the city of Los Angeles, near the University of California.
The Tesla roadster is an all-electric car; it uses batteries to drive an electric motor that powers the rear wheels. It is capable of 0-100kph in ...
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 437 Views
Those who drive Hyundai Verna please stand up. Thank you. Ever wondered about the maximum fuel efficiency that your car can return? Well, even we, the automotive journalists, during our road tests give more of ‘real-world’ mileage figures but it makes for a good sense to see what’s the best ...
Posted in News, Announcements, CarWale Misc, Reviews/Previews, Indian OEMs | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 259 Views
Now you can keep the wife happy while buying a car – Bengaluru is going to have a car mall, which does exactly what it sounds like: all car brands will be sold under its roof. Auto dealers in the city are joining hands to set up the multi-brand car ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008 1,170 Views
Skoda has launched the 1.2l petrol version of the Fabia to complement the 1.4l petrol and diesel versions that were launched earlier. The variants on offer are the same – Classic, Ambiente, and Elegance. The 1198cc engine will signal a conscious effort to highlight fuel efficiency as a priority, something ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008 298 Views
The Economic Times reported in the first week of April that the German luxury car manufacturer BMW sold a record 351,787 vehicles in the first quarter of 2008, it said on Monday, pointing to a boom in demand in India. BMW reported overall sales of 351,787 units, an increase of ...
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Sunday, May 4th, 2008 536 Views
Diesel seems to be the here and now of automobiles, but electricity seems to be the immediate future. I have recently had the opportunity to ride two electric scooters, and drive an electric car as well, and the only thing I can think of is the lack of power they ...
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Thursday, May 1st, 2008 496 Views
Nicolas J. Cugnot may have invented the first automobile in the world in the 17th century, but the first car in India was rolled out on the streets of Mumbai in 1898. And since then, the Indian automobile industry has come a long way. In fact, the industry, currently 11th ...
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