Archive for September, 2008
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 1,457 Views
Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd. has launched the ‘New Collection Logan’ which is available for Rs 5.02 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai) and replaces the existing Logan range. The New Collection Logan is available in two new colours – Rocky Beige and Java Brown.
Posted in Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Mahindra, New Arrivals, News, Renault | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 1,484 Views
Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the LPG version of the Santro and has called it the Santro Eco. The LPG variant will be priced Rs 21500 higher than the existing petrol model.
Posted in Alternate Fuel, Hyundai, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, New Arrivals | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 758 Views
If you love the Bolero but didn't like the relatively unrefined engine, Mahindra and Mahindra has launched a new variant just for you: the Bolero VLX.
Posted in Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Mahindra, New Arrivals, News | 2 Comments »
Monday, September 29th, 2008 1,067 Views
Tata Motors has announced the launch of three new variants on its Tata Indigo CS range.
Posted in Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, New Arrivals, Tata | 4 Comments »
Monday, September 29th, 2008 948 Views
Japan's highest-selling Kei car is Suzuki's Wagon R, a version of which is sold in India as well. The latest edition of the Wagon R has just been launched in Japan.
Posted in Foreign Cars, International Car Market, New Arrivals, News | No Comments »
Friday, September 26th, 2008 292 Views
To celebrate 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of its mighty V8 engine and 90 years of the marque, Bentley Motors will launch a limited edition run of the model at the Paris Motor Show next week.
Posted in Bentley, Foreign Cars, International Car Market, Promotional Schemes | 2 Comments »
Friday, September 26th, 2008 342 Views
Lotus Engineering is supplying technical expertise to Oaktec in developing racing technology that exploits the performance potential of the petrol-electric Honda hybrid system. Lancashire based Oaktec, a specialist in energy efficient vehicle design, approached Lotus Engineering to investigate areas of battery and system control technology that enable maximum racing performance ...
Posted in Alternate Fuel, Foreign Cars, Hyundai, International Car Market, Motorsport, News | No Comments »
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 1,614 Views
Honda Siel Cars India has launched the third generation City today beginning at Rs 8.15 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
Posted in Honda, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, New Arrivals | 2 Comments »
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 328 Views
Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car India today announced its entry into the southern region with opening of its dealership in Hyderabad in partnership with Talwar Cars Pvt. Ltd. located at Road No 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The dealership will be registered under the name Talwar Cars Pvt Ltd and ...
Posted in Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, News, Volvo | No Comments »
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 323 Views
Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced the start of a third shift of operations at its new plant at Sriperumbudur. The plant, which started operations in February this year, is dedicated largely to the production of the i10.
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Thursday, September 25th, 2008 428 Views
This one's a bit of a mystery. The Paris Motor show's around the corner, and the teaser campaigns have begun going out to the public. Here's one from Lamborghini.
Posted in Auto Shows, Foreign Cars, International Car Market, Lamborghini, Upcoming Cars | No Comments »
Friday, September 19th, 2008 433 Views
Honda Siel Cars India Ltd has announced its sponsorship of Professional Golfer Mr. Digvijay Singh in India through the presentation of a new Honda Accord in New Delhi.
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008 365 Views
The Automobile Club de l'Quest, which sets the rules for the 24 Hours and the series that take its name around the world, announced new engine rules for the diesels for 2009 at the Silverstone Le Mans Series event.
Posted in Alternate Fuel, Audi, Electric car, Foreign Cars, Motorsport, News, Peugeot | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 439 Views
Porsche has begun teaser campaigns for its four-door model, the Panamera. Starting on September 15, the Panamera Online Magazine will offer a wide range of information about the latest addition to the Porsche lineup.
Posted in Alternate Fuel, Foreign Cars, International Car Market, New Arrivals, Porsche, Upcoming Cars | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 298 Views
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 per cent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has a lasting majority ...
Posted in Audi, International Car Market, News, Porsche, Volkswagen | No Comments »
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 1,194 Views
The Hyundai Powertrain R&D Center has completed development of a new diesel engine for compact passenger vehicles.
Posted in Hyundai, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, International Car Market, News, Upcoming Cars | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 303 Views
Established in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Volvo Ocean Race is a very demanding team sporting event. The 2008-09 expedition will be the 10th run of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain, on the 4th October, the race will span some 39,000 nautical miles, ...
Posted in Media Release, News, Promotional Schemes, Volvo | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 274 Views
This year Lotus celebrates its 60th birthday and to mark the occasion, the British sports car manufacturer has produced a real gem of a car – a fully customised, diamond-set
Lotus Europa valued at £150,000 which will be launched at Lotus’ birthday celebrations in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.
Posted in Foreign Cars, International Car Market, Promotional Schemes | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 376 Views
Mitsubishi Motors has opened a new service centre in Mumbai under the 'Kent Car lounge' name.
Posted in Indian OEMs, Mitsubishi, News | No Comments »
Monday, September 15th, 2008 1,420 Views
Honda has chosen Thailand to launch the new City before it does so in any other market, and it did so on the 10th of September. If the images are anything to go by, the City is a mini Civic. The top-end SV variant has the same steering wheel with ...
Posted in Foreign Cars, Honda, News, Upcoming Cars | 1 Comment »
