Archive for October, 2008
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 636 Views
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced an increase in the prices of models from its stable. The hike will range from Rs 2000 to Rs 6000.
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008 348 Views
SatNav Technologies is now providing GPS navigation software for all Symbian OS mobile devices across the country. Users who purchase the software can install the navigation software on any Symbian OS phone.
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Monday, October 27th, 2008 477 Views
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has registered a Net Sales of Rs. 48,063 million (Net of Excise) during the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2008-09. The company had posted Net Sales of Rs. 45,297 million (Net of Excise) over the same period last year. Net sales reflected a growth of 6.1 ...
Posted in Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Maruti Suzuki, News, Sales figures | 1 Comment »
Friday, October 24th, 2008 770 Views
Today’s Times of India reported ZigWheels as No 2 automotive site of India. The news bit was based upon a recent study by ComScore, Inc. As per the study, ZigWheels has around 3 million page views every month. We had tried to contact ComScore to know who is at the first ...
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 823 Views
Maruti Suzuki India Limited inaugurated its next-generation KB-series engine plant at Gurgaon yesterday. Speaking at the occasion Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director Maruti Suzuki, said, “We are happy to introduce a brand new family of petrol engines for our customers."
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Saturday, October 18th, 2008 838 Views
Hyundai Motor Co. has launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Island. The coupe follows the Genesis sports sedan launched earlier this year. Hyundai promises the Genesis to be the most affordable 300-hp sport coupe on the planet.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008 1,375 Views
General Motors India launched the new Chevrolet Aveo U-VA yesterday as part of General Motors’ centenary year celebrations.
Posted in Chevrolet, GM, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, New Arrivals | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 1,698 Views
The i20 is an eagerly-awaited car in the Indian marketplace. It was unveiled recently at the Paris auto show amid much fanfare. The success of Hyundai’s large hatchback, the i30, has people all over the world looking forward to the i20. Here are some facts and figures of the new ...
Posted in Auto Shows, Foreign Cars, Hyundai, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, International Car Market, Upcoming Cars | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 455 Views
Honda Siel Cars India Limited is raising awareness about how environmentally friendly the Civic hybrid is, and they've come up with a novel idea.
Posted in Announcements, Honda, Hybrid cars, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Promotional Schemes | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 545 Views
You've seen the teasers and scoured the internet for the possible answers. Here, then, is the newest Lamborghini on the block - the Estoque. And surprise, surprise, the engine's in front!
Posted in Announcements, Concept cars, Foreign Cars, International Car Market, Lamborghini, New Arrivals, Speculated Launches, Upcoming Cars | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 385 Views
Volvo has launched a new variant of the XC90 SUV, and has christened it the ‘R-Design’. For the R-Design, the XC90’s chassis has been tuned for a sporty drive, the steering now has variable assist, the wheels have grown to 19” in diameter, and the quad tailpipes hint at what ...
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 629 Views
BMW India has launched the “BMW Xpo” at BMW dealerships across India until 28 October 2008, where prospective and existing customers can test drive the range of BMW cars at all BMW India dealerships during the BMW Xpo2008.
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Monday, October 13th, 2008 765 Views
Let’s talk about the most significant law in the entire universe. No, it isn’t Newton’s or Einstein’s theories and other laws we read about in high school. It’s something far more significant and it comes from a certain gentleman quite popularly known as ‘Murphy’ whose primary law fills every moment ...
Posted in Features, Indian Car Market | 12 Comments »
Saturday, October 11th, 2008 921 Views
Tata Motors reported sales of 49,647 vehicles (including exports) for September 2008, an increase of 3% compared to 48,347 vehicles sold in September last year. Cumulative sales for the company at 265,685 units shows a growth of 1%.
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 244 Views
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 476 Views
With twists that would make a Bollywood potboiler proud, Tata's Nano project has pulled out of Singur in West Bengal. The Gujarat government has got the deal for the new Nano factory and vendor base.
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 338 Views
Ignore the fact that the ordinary Joe barely spares a glance for the signs that state what the speed limit is for a moment. Have you ever wondered why we’re limited to 60kph on our National Highways?
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008 537 Views
Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors have launched the Mitsubishi Outlander on the 3rd of October. It is priced at Rs 20.2 lakh (ex-showroom) across the country.
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Friday, October 10th, 2008 689 Views
Hyundai Motor India Ltd today announced a special scheme for state and central government employees. Under the scheme, there will be special pricing, attractive finance options and more to enable government employees to own a Hyundai.
Posted in Hyundai, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Promotional Schemes | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 654 Views
Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 23,476 units in April – Sept’08 as against 29,291 units sold in Apr – Sept ’07.
Posted in Honda, Indian Car Market, Indian OEMs, Sales figures | 1 Comment »