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Renault-Nissan are planning big for their growth in India. They have already ramped up the production from 200,000 units to 400,000 units in April 2012 and plan to increase the capacity further to 800,000 units by 2016. With plans to have a product line of 20-22 models, from compact car to premium SUVs, Renault-Nissan are looking forward to take the competition ahead and challenge the existing market leaders.

Renault-Nissan planning an onslaught on the Indian market, Students in Michigan aim at 1400 kmpl, Aditya Patel to drive at the Nurburgring 24 hours while Steve Jobs dreamt about the iCar before his demise.

Porsche's upcoming hybrid supercar has started undergoing driving trials, a step ahead of building initial prototypes. Production starts September 2013.

Gujarat plans to house India's biggest automotive hub, Chennai police enters the tint fray serving a two day deadline, Enzo's hybrid successor to be the most expensive Ferrari while automobile costs set to go up as the rupee continues its slide.

Volvo mulling a stretched S60L, Porsche shows off with the 918 Spyder, SBI is the largest car financer while Karnataka police gives a 31^st May deadline to get rid of window tints.

Mahindra and Mahindra launched the AC Thar for Rs 6.75 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai. The Thar Expedition, the customised Thar AC, is also available as per order. Mahindra Adventure, the motorsport and adventure division, unveiled its calender for the 2012 season.

Mercedes Benz has formally launched the ML 350 today in India after its debut at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January 2012. The SUV will be available in two variants, the ML350 Bluetec 4matic costing Rs 56.90 lakh and ML350 AMG pack costing Rs 66 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Mahindra is facelifting the Verito, Audi A3 sedan in India by 2014,new E-class spotted in Europe while India gets its first online tyre store.

Volkswagen Up! India bound, Maruti Suzuki to adopt ITIs, rookie Pastor Maldonado gives Williams its first win of the season while Mini reveals the exciting new John Cooper Works GP.

Porsche is planning to develop an E-Class competitor, which will in essence be the Panamera's baby brother. The model will be launched in 2017.