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• Maruti Suzuki has managed to sell 2 lakh units of the Ritz within 36 months of its launch. 64000 units were sold in 2011-12 alone. 
• Skoda Auto has committed Rs 300 crore to its Indian operations as it percives India as an important market in achieving its global sales target of 1.5 million by 2018. 
• US and German car manufacturers have agreed on a standardised quick-charging system for electric cars that will enable electric vehicles to charge to 100 per cent capacity in as little as 15 minutes. This is a real shot in the arm for electric cars and their manufacturers.
• After the reported collaboration with Toyota over engine development, German auto manufacturer BMW is now in talks with Korean giant Hyundai to engineer a new generation of engines. This will work out well for both companies, as BMW will benefit from economies of scale and the knowledge that Hyundai can provide for front-engined, front-wheel drivetrains and BMW can offer diesel technology to Hyundai, whose current generation of diesels were developed by VM Motori of Italy.
• Audi may be working on a Q2 mini-crossover that will compete with the Nissan Juke in Europe - it will look like a sportier Q3 or A1 on stilts. Personalisation options will be large, in the vein of the Mini Cooper, Fiat 500 and VW's own Beetle.
• Bentley may return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but there is currently no time frame within which the company will return to the endurance sport. There is also a question over which class they will participate in, since sister brand Audi is already top dog in the pinnacle class of the sport. 
• Audi's new R18 e-tron racer will debut at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. The R18 e-tron uses an energy recovery system on the front wheels under braking, and can subsequently power them during acceleration. A flywheel energy storage system has been used for storage of the energy. 

The CarWale Daily Fuel is your quick daily dose of automotive news from India and around the world. If you want to know whatever's in the news but want it short and sweet, here's your solution. 

The CarWale Daily Fuel is your quick daily dose of automotive news from India and around the world. If you want to know whatever's in the news but want it short and sweet, here's your solution. 

Bentley announces 60 units of a special edition Mulsanne Jubilee to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond jubilee. A special red, white and blue theme will run through the interiors to highlight Bentley’s Britishness will be showcased at the Beijing Auto show.

Land Rover to unveil the special edition Land Rover, announced in 2011 with Victoria Beckham, at the upcoming Beijing Auto show.

 The new 1-series M from BMW has been seen testing at the Nurburgring track. Named the M135i, it is powered by a 320 BHP mill to fuel the hot hatch battle with the Mercedes A25 AMG and Audi RS3.

 Lamborghini has named its SUV after an extinct medieval species of wild bovines ‘Aurochs’ also pronounced ‘Urus’. The new Lamborghini is set to carry the legacy of the Bulls.

 Mini Clubman, launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor show, set to go into production very soon. The road version will resemble the concept in most aspects.

 Hot wheels have created a RC replica of Ken Block's rally spec Ford Fiesta. RC enthusiasts could have all the drifting fun with just eight AA batteries that power this radio-controlled masterpiece.

 The Dusseldorf manufacturing plant if Mercedes Benz completed 50 years of producing great cars.

 Ford India has started ‘I pledge to drive safe’, a social campaign to spread a word on the importance of safe and eco-friendly driving.

 Volkswagen launched the Polo Sedan in Malaysia. The car (Vento in India) will be built and exported from India as a CBU. The double-barrel headlights of the Polo Sedan would be much appreciated in the Vento.

 Mr. Michael Perschke, head Audi India, inaugurate the third facility ‘Audi Delhi- West’ in the capital of India, New-Delhi.

 Mahindra XUV 500 proved its off-road capabilities by claiming the top two positions at the Dakshin Dare rally 2012. The two cars were driven by ace Indian rallyists Gaurav Gill & co-driver Musa Sheriff and Lohit Urs & co-driver Chipong Chiwan. The XUV also is the first diesel car to win the Dakshin Dare Extreme.

 Daimler is hoping to carry forward the international market alliance with Nissan-Renault, for commercial vehicle market, into India.

Today a global luxury brand with a network of 160 dealers from Shanghai to Beverly Hills, Bentley has an increasingly diverse customer base spanning every continent. For many customers, a dramatically styled, Bentley all-wheel drive SUV which combines a spacious, versatile cabin and commanding driving position, with Bentley’s hallmark power, performance, advanced technology and hand crafted luxury, would be a natural choice both on and off-road.

The new Bentley Mulsanne is now on an ecstatic journey across India. As part of the Bentley Mulsanne Tour, Mulsanne will travel to six cities namely Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Ahmedabad. The tour has kick started from Mumbai, where the Bentley Mulsanne will be on display till February 22, 2012.

With this tour, Bentley will now enter the other metros and key cities which are witnessing a growth in luxury car industry.  The tour aims to bring ‘at your doorstep’ experience for the valuable customers of Bentley. With an entirely handcrafted interior, Bentley has set new standards in sophistication and luxury. Bentley stands for constant innovation, distinctive design breathtaking power and performance and exhilarating driving experience. And this is evident in all the Bentley models, Continental GT, Continental Flying Spur and of course the Mulsanne, which are perfect examples of craftsmanship and refinement.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Satya Bagla, Managing Director, Exclusive Motors said, “We are happy to announce the Mulsanne six city tour. Last year we did the CFS tour in eight cities which was a success. Our customers are our priority and with the Mulsanne Tour we are directly reaching out to our future customers across key cities. We launched Bentley Mulsanne in the Indian market in 2010 for the Bentley car connoisseurs and have received a heartening response from our valued customers. Mumbai is an important market for us and the people here have a taste for the finer things in life.”

Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley’s design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality.

The materials of gold or platinum combined with the handcrafted workmanship makes the frames special, while the fusion of craftsmanship and technology plus the aspect of individualisation make Bentley frames and sunglasses truly unique.

To celebrate the release of Carte Blanche, the new James Bond book by Jeffery Deaver, on May 26 2011, publisher Hodder & Stoughton has partnered with Bentley Motors to create an exclusive Bentley special edition: the ultimate luxury edition of the highly anticipated new James Bond adventure. The 500 limited edition copies are available for pre-order from today, Tuesday 26 April 2011, exactly a month before publication date. Huge worldwide demand is anticipated for this new special edition after Bentley’s collaborative bespoke book for the previous Bond novel, Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks, sold out within days.

Ian Fleming always admired the stately beauty of the Bentley and, as a result, James Bond owned three Bentleys over the course of the 14 original Bond novels. In Carte Blanche, award-winning thriller writer Jeffery Deaver reunites Bond with this classic marque. In this contemporary adventure, the agent will be behind the wheel of the beautifully sculpted and sophisticated new Bentley Continental GT.

The design team at Bentley worked closely with Hodder & Stoughton to capture the spirit of Bond and Bentley.  A team of seven designers submitted proposals for the edition and the final design came from Bentley Senior Designer Brett Boydell. He comments: “As a designer it doesn’t get much better than a brief of ‘Carte Blanche’! The design features radical concepts that we feel reflect the name of the book, the ideas inherent in the Bond legacy, and the design principles we are passionate about.”

This special edition links the legendary hero with the iconic automobile in the most spectacular way. Each copy of the special edition is custom-produced to Bentley’s exacting standards and arrives inside a stunning metal case. The result is a striking and unique collector’s item. The special edition is strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide at a price of £1,000 each. They will be available to pre-order worldwide through www.007carteblanchebentley.com. The editions will be delivered after publication date.

Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver will be published in the UK on May 26 2011 by Hodder & Stoughton