Hyundai India planning to export CKD kits
Friday, August 29th, 2008 190 ViewsHyundai Motor India Ltd is planning to export CKD kits to further accentuate their position as the biggest automobile exporter in the country.
Archive for August, 2008
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is planning to export CKD kits to further accentuate their position as the biggest automobile exporter in the country.
VW takes third spot worldwide
Friday, August 29th, 2008 162 ViewsThe Volkswagen Group has taken third spot among the world’s top automakers thanks to the Wolfsburg-based company’s delivery figures in the first half of 2008. Rival Ford has had to settle for fourth position.
General Motors to set up new engine plant
Friday, August 29th, 2008 179 ViewsGeneral Motors India has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government for a $200 million-dollar engine plant that will be constructed in Talegaon, near Pune.
Mumbai Police encourages music while driving
Thursday, August 28th, 2008 273 ViewsTruth is certainly stranger than fiction. Officials from the Mumbai Traffic Police have rubbished media reports that yesterday stated a ban on playing music in cars.
Images of Tata Nano plant in Singur
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 584 ViewsYou've read about it in the newspapers, and you've wondered whether the decade's most awaited car will roll out in time. Here are some photos that show the plant is being constructed and that all may not be well, but the show goes on.
Mumbai police bans music while driving
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 467 ViewsThe Mumbai police have banned the use of car audio systems while driving under Section 190 (2) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The fine is Rs 500 for offenders that are caught.
Tata Autocomp launches batteries in Nepal
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 155 ViewsTata AutoComp GY Batteries Pvt. Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture company between Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. and GS Yuasa International, Japan, has announced the launch of 'Tata Green Batteries', a comprehensive range of automotive and inverter batteries in Nepal. TGY has introduced twenty-three batteries in automotive and inverter battery segments ...
VW to launch minivans
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 259 ViewsErase all thoughts of the boring minvans you've seen on sale so far in India - VW is planning on entering the market with two of its minivan models, and they'll be targeting the business class. Diesel variants of the Caravelle and Crafter will be launched by the end of ...
Abhinav Bindra gifted Volvo S80
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 321 ViewsVolvo Car India has presented Abhinav Bindra with an S80 for his outstanding achievement at the Olympic Games 2008 and making India proud by winning a gold medal.
Tata launches Indica Vista
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 5,141 ViewsThe wait is finally over for all the people who have been putting off their car purchase because they've been waiting for the new Indica. We took a short drive at the launch of the Indica Vista and our first impression suggests that it has been well worth the wait. ...
Hero Electric developing electric car
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 347 ViewsHero Electric, the manufacturer that specialises in electric two-wheelers, has plans to introduce an electric passenger car to India by 2013.
Logan launched in Nepal
Thursday, August 21st, 2008 231 ViewsMahindra-Renault launched the Logan in Nepal yesterday.
VW inaugurates new corporate sales office
Thursday, August 21st, 2008 205 ViewsThe VW-Audi Group now has a new corporate sales office located at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. It will help Volkswagen and Audi to cater better to its customers and dealers in India.
Electric Nano in the pipeline?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 400 ViewsAccording to a German press report, Tata has plans to manufacture an electric version of the Nano.
Toyota Altis (new Corolla) launch on 5th September
Monday, August 18th, 2008 3,615 ViewsThe Toyota Corolla Altis, the new Corolla, will be launched on the 5th of September in India. The new Corolla is expected to have the same 1.8l petrol engine but a few tweaks will help it produce 132bhp (as opposed to the current one's 125bhp). The Corolla Altis will be ...
New A6 announced for Germany
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 406 ViewsAudi has announced the new A6, and it has a host of upgrades that improve power, efficiency, safety and make it look better. No official word on it yet, but it may make its way to India sometime next year.
BMW to launch X6 next year
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 465 ViewsPeter Kronschnabl, president, BMW India, has announced that the X6 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) will be launched in India sometime next year while inaugurating the company’s studio in Janpath, New Delhi.
Car sales down by 1.7% in July
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 312 ViewsIt has finally happened: new car sales figures have gone down by 1.71% in July. After three years, the Indian car industry has seen a dip in sales figures. 89,250 cars were sold in July 2007, while India managed to sell only 87,724 cars in July this year. Tata Motors ...
Honda launches Civic Sport
Monday, August 11th, 2008 1,237 ViewsHonda Siel Cars India has launched the evil twin of the Civic Hybrid: the Civic Sport. The Civic Sport will retail for Rs 13.26 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi (know on-road price).
Mahindra-Renault appoints new CEO
Friday, August 8th, 2008 443 ViewsMahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd. (MRPL), a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault S.A. of France, has announced the appointment of Mr. Nalin Mehta as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mehta will join the board of MRPL.