Archive for June, 2008
Monday, June 30th, 2008 304 Views
Mahindra & Mahindra's used car business, FirstChoice Wheels, will receive an infusion of cash over the next five years to facilitate expansion. The investment will be of approximately Rs 200 crore.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 826 Views
The new Maini Reva, the REVAi, was launched in New Delhi on Wednesday, the 25th of June. The government has shown its support towards cleaner cars by offering a 15 percent subsidy on the car's base price, 12.5 percent exemption of VAT and a refund of road tax and registration ...
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 437 Views
A few weeks after the launch of the new 911s with rear-wheel drive, the all-wheel-drive versions of the 911, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S will enter the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise. A whole range of new technologies is present on the models. The new all-wheel drive ...
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008 480 Views
Volvo Car India has introduced the Road Traffic Information (RTI) system on the S80 and XC90. The navigation system facilitates travel to predetermined destinations and through unfamiliar traffic environments, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience.
Posted in Volvo, Indian Car Market | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 687 Views
The Ford Motor Company has added a new automatic transmission to its lineup, one which achieves the fuel economy of a manual gearbox. Called "PowerShift", the new transmission uses electronically-controlled twin-clutch technology to change gear, and therefore does not need a torque converter or the planetary gears of regular auto ...
Posted in International Car Market, News, Foreign Cars | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 838 Views
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is offering a free fuel voucher worth Rs 2700 with every Santro and i10 purchased between June 20 and 30, 2008. The offer is expected to offset some of the additional cost of fuel that the customer will have to bear due to the recent fuel ...
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 4,750 Views
Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) is planning to launch a compact car within the next two to three years. The joint venture is hoping to bring out a series of models with engine capacities from 1.1 to 1.3l, to make their presence felt in the booming compact car bazaar in India. ...
Posted in Upcoming Cars | 5 Comments »
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 884 Views
The i10 is slated to get a new petrol engine in the next two months. This new engine will displace 1.2 litres and will make a little over 80bhp. This information is yet to be officially confirmed, however.
Posted in Speculated Launches, Upcoming Cars, Indian Car Market | 1 Comment »
Friday, June 20th, 2008 804 Views
The 1978 Paris Motor Show saw BMW introduce an unexpected car. They stepped into a genre completely new and unlike BMW - supercars. The M1 was the first mid-engined car from the Bavarian stable and it had a straight-six engine. Eyebrows were raised and curious people wondered what made them ...
Posted in Concept cars, International Car Market, Auto Shows | No Comments »
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 3,636 Views
The New Fiesta was launched this morning with a few subtle changes made to the headlights, front bumpers and the grille. The tail lamps look a little more menacing compared to the predecessor, the headlamps are extended and taper towards the grille.
Posted in New Arrivals, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs | 18 Comments »
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 3,079 Views
Honda Siel Cars India has launched the first hybrid car to go on sale in the country, the Civic Hybrid. It will retail for Rs 21.5 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The high price is due to the car being imported as a completely built unit, which attracts 104% duties and tax. ...
Posted in Alternate Fuel, New Arrivals, Indian Car Market | 10 Comments »
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 475 Views
Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year's Moscow International Automobile Salon. The concept is a compact crossover designed especially for the Russian market.
Posted in International Car Market, Auto Shows, Foreign Cars | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 998 Views
Rumors are circulating that Maruti is looking to launch a car around the 1.5 lakh bracket within a year in response to the Tata Nano. This will be a 660cc car and even though it will cost more than the Nano, the market value and brand name should even ...
Posted in Speculated Launches, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 803 Views
We’ve done it again – PC World has deemed CarWale.com the best site for automobiles, overall. CarWale was the jury’s favorite by a clear margin.
Posted in News, Announcements, CarWale.com | 4 Comments »
Monday, June 16th, 2008 420 Views
The government has announced that it will levy an additional specific duty based on the engine displacement of cars sold in the country. Cars powered by engines below 1500cc will attract no extra duty, those with 1500-2000cc engines will attract an extra Rs 15000 per car and those above 2000cc ...
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Friday, June 13th, 2008 1,545 Views
The Chevrolet Spark, Aveo U-VA, and the Aveo will soon have LPG and CNG variants. The launch date of these variants cannot be confirmed at the moment but they will be in showrooms within a year. However, there are clear indications that the Spark LPG variant will be the first ...
Posted in Alternate Fuel, Upcoming Cars, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs | 3 Comments »
Friday, June 13th, 2008 551 Views
The ‘Made in India’ Hyundai i10 received orders for 106,749 units from 98 countries in a span of just 7 months. Domestic sales have touched 65,000 units in this same period. The milestone figure of 1 lakh exports in so short a span of time is a record.
Posted in International Car Market, News, Indian OEMs | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 1,335 Views
Maruti Suzuki has launched the LPG variant of its 800 which will be priced at around Rs 2.05 lakh for the standard version and around Rs 2.25 lakh for the air-conditioned variant. The rising fuel prices and also the success of the Omni and Wagon R LPG variants make ...
Posted in Alternate Fuel, New Arrivals, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 1,980 Views
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) started the construction of a Rs 4, 500 crore plant in Chennai on June 6. This massive plant will be able to churn out four lakh units a year when fully operational in 2010. RNAIPL is a fifty-fifty joint venture by Renault and ...
Posted in News, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 1,731 Views
No, it won’t be a new Mitsubishi, but HM has announced that a new car will be shown to the country by October or November.
Posted in Upcoming Cars, Indian Car Market | 1 Comment »
