Car News - Latest Indian Car News & Views | CarWalehttp://www.carwale.com/news/Latest news updates on Indian car industry, expert views and interviews exclusively on CarWale.Copyright 2012 CarWaleCarWale RSS Generator8955<![CDATA[The CarWale Daily Fuel - May 22, 2012]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/8955-the-carwale-daily-fuel-may-22-2012.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/8955-the-carwale-daily-fuel-may-22-2012.htmlCarWale Team5/22/2012 12:18:00 PM881http://img.carwale.com/ec/8955/img/m/8955_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/8955/img/m/8955_lSun films banned in Madurai from 25th May, the plummeting rupee worries auto companies, Audi rules at the Nurburgring 24 Hours while Rolls Royce have pulled the plug on the Phantom Electric.

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  • After Chennai police, Madurai has decided to enforce the blanket ban for sun films on car windows and windshields. People have time till 25th May to adhere to the new rules laid down by the Supreme Court.
  • The Indian rupee has hit a low of Rs 55 to an American dollar. With the exchange rate fluctuations and the rupee depreciating, the value of imports in rupees have increased considerably (about 5 per cent in the last two weeks). As we had reported earlier, automotive companies have passed on the cost burden to the consumers with a price hike or are planning to do the same.
  • Eaton Corp, global suppliers of commercial vehicles and heavy machinery components, have decided to diversify from the automotive field. Eaton's $11.8 billion acquisition of Cooper Industries will reduce the automotive revenue of Eaton Corp to roughly 20 per cent of overall revenue while electrical components will contribute 60 per cent of the revenues.
  • The high Performance John Cooper Works models from Mini will get new revised engines. The 1.6 litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine producing about 208 bhp will also have an automatic transmission option for the buyers along with the existing Manual gearbox. The revised ultra lightweight enigne is expected to run 14 kms per litre of petrol.
  • The Fiat 500 has come up with the Abarth 695 Maserati edition after the success of a similar Ferrari edition launched ath the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009. Only 499 to be made, the Maserati edition will don the Pontevecchio Bordeaux paint with a convertible grey top, Jaeger instrumentation, beige interiors, 17 inch Maserati style Neptune wheels and hexagonal tail-pipes.
  • After cutting down on the Facebook advertisements citing ineffectiveness, General Motors USA are now planning to cut down on the advertisement budgets for the SuperBowl. General Motors are reviewing their marketing startegy and plan to spend better rather than cut down the marketing budget.
  • Audi registered its first overall win at the Nurburgring 24 Hours as the R8 LMS Ultra finished at the first and second positions. Audi has been a champion at endurance events recently with the Le Mans, Spa, Bathurst and many more victories.
  • Toyota were also successful at the Nurburgring 24 Hours as their entries the Gazoo GT86, Toyta Swiss Racing GT 86 and Gazoo Lexus LFA won the SP3, V3 and the SP8 classes respectively.
  • Rolls Royce has scrapped the plans to go ahead with the Electric Phantom after the estimated range was maximum 120 miles for a single charge. The concept 102 EX was showcased at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

    • 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.

    ]]>    7428<![CDATA[Audi sells 681 cars in March]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7428-audi-sells-681-cars-in-march.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7428-audi-sells-681-cars-in-march.htmlCarWale Team4/5/2011 12:18:00 PM1212http://img.carwale.com/ec/7428/img/m/7428_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7428/img/m/7428_lAudi delivered 1611 cars in India between January to March 2011. Sales for the first quarter exceeded 50% of the total number of cars sold last year. Sales figures for the month of March 2011 alone stood at 681 cars with a growth of 210%.

    ]]>    Audi delivered 1611 cars in India between January to March 2011. Sales for the first quarter exceeded 50% of the total number of cars sold last year. Sales figures for the month of March 2011 alone stood at 681 cars with a growth of 210%.

    The company has already launched a fair share of cars in India right from the R8 to its flagship car the A8L. Audi does perceive a lot of growth in the coming year and plans to launch the A6 and the A7 soon.

    ]]>    7386<![CDATA[Audi to add all new A6 and A7 to its list]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7386-audi-to-add-all-new-a6-and-a7-to-its-list.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7386-audi-to-add-all-new-a6-and-a7-to-its-list.htmlCarWale Team3/9/2011 10:34:00 AM1503http://img.carwale.com/ec/7386/img/m/7386_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7386/img/m/7386_lAudi India continued its sales growth in India with sales of 450 cars in February 2011 thereby crossing their earlier mark and registering a 79 %growth. The company has already launched two cars in the beginning of this quarter - the Audi R8 V10 and its flagship model, the A8L.

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    The company plans to add to its existing range with the all new Audi A6 and the A7. Having opened up new dealerships in Chennai and Delhi the company is gearing up for another successful tenure in the Indian automobile industry.

    ]]>    7326<![CDATA[Audi India grows by 57% in January]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7326-audi-india-grows-by-57-in-january.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7326-audi-india-grows-by-57-in-january.htmlCarWale Team2/7/2011 12:52:00 PM940http://img.carwale.com/ec/7326/img/m/7326_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7326/img/m/7326_lAudi India clocked sales of 480 units in January 2011, thereby increasing their growth by 57% as compared to the same period last year(306 units- Jan 2010). 2011 will see Audi India announcing many initiatives on product and network expansion.

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    Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India said, "We are proud of our success at the close of 2010, which established Audi as the fastest growing luxury brand in India. Further, we are pleased to announce that Audi has continued this successful performance in January 2011. Based on this achievement and the current market conditions, we expect exceptional growth this year. Our customer-centric approach supplemented with the expansion of our dealer network and the enhancement of our product line will enable Audi India to grow exponentially over the coming year"

    The company has already opened a showroom in Chennai, which was followed by the opening of India’s largest luxury car showroom in Delhi. The company introduced its flagship model, the luxurious Audi A8 L recently. They have also reached out to their motorsports fans by launching the super sports car, the Audi R8 V10.

    ]]>    7262<![CDATA[Audi R8 5.2 FSI makes it way to India]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7262-audi-r8-5-2-fsi-makes-it-way-to-india.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7262-audi-r8-5-2-fsi-makes-it-way-to-india.htmlCarWale Team1/17/2011 10:59:50 AM768http://img.carwale.com/ec/7262/img/m/7262_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7262/img/m/7262_lAudi announced the launch of the all-new Audi R8 5.2 FSI for India. The R8 will be powered by a V10 quattro engine and built using the lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) design. The R8 takes 3.9 seconds for the 0-100 kph dash and tops out at 316 kph. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI will be priced at Rs. 1,32,49,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra).

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    “The Audi R8 V10 exemplifies our belief in developing and delivering world class automobiles to sports car enthusiasts in India. Embodying our philosophy of “Vorsprung durch Technik,” every Audi R8 5.2 FSI is hand-built and demonstrates paramount engineering excellence that is skillfully blended with distinct design cues which will enable us to establish new benchmarks in the performance sports car segment” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

    Audi’s sports car will entice all those Audi fans who wanted an even faster car in India. The Audi R8 5.2 FSI will certainly cater to a niche crowd but this performance car also makes for a good city drive. So, sure we wished we owned one and we wished we drove one, yet the price tag keeps certain people away from this monster on the streets.

    ]]>    6717<![CDATA[Audi opens its Showroom in Jaipur]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6717-audi-opens-its-showroom-in-jaipur.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6717-audi-opens-its-showroom-in-jaipur.htmlCarWale Team10/11/2010 12:31:13 PM2543http://img.carwale.com/ec/6717/img/m/6717_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6717/img/m/6717_lAudi announced the opening of its new showroom in Jaipur. The Audi Jaipur showroom was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India, Dayanidhi Kasliwal, Director, Audi Jaipur and Aditya Kasliwal, Managing Director, Audi Jaipur.  "I am delighted to announce the opening of our new showroom in Jaipur - the capital of royalty and luxury. Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas, has been setting the standards for luxury in India for centuries. We see a huge potential for growth in this market and are happy to have found the right partner in Kamal Autotech." said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

    ]]>    Audi announced the opening of its new showroom in Jaipur. The Audi Jaipur showroom was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India, Dayanidhi Kasliwal, Director, Audi Jaipur and Aditya Kasliwal, Managing Director, Audi Jaipur.  "I am delighted to announce the opening of our new showroom in Jaipur - the capital of royalty and luxury. Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas, has been setting the standards for luxury in India for centuries. We see a huge potential for growth in this market and are happy to have found the right partner in Kamal Autotech." said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

    The facility is spread over a total area of 7800 sq. ft. the facility is based on the unique Audi Terminal concept with the honeycomb aluminium façade on the exterior. With a display area that can accommodate 8 Audi cars, the showroom will display the entire model range of Audi cars available in India. The showroom will also house an Audi Shop and the Audi Exclusive Elements, where customers can order customised products and purchase a variety of Audi branded merchandise.

    The service facility, located at the same site, is spread over an area of 7500 sq ft as per Audi standards and a total of 6 bays have a capacity to service 10-12 cars per day. The technicians, trained by Audi, ensure the proper use of approved repair equipment, tools and technologies to meet Audi standards.

    ]]>    6478<![CDATA[Audi India Inaugurates Showroom in Mumbai]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6478-audi-india-inaugurates-showroom-in-mumbai.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6478-audi-india-inaugurates-showroom-in-mumbai.htmlCarWale Team9/10/2010 4:18:06 PM3623http://img.carwale.com/ec/6478/img/m/6478_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6478/img/m/6478_lAudi, announced the opening of its new showroom in Mumbai. The Audi Mumbai West showroom was inaugurated by Andre Konsbruck, Executive Director Region Overseas, AUDI AG, Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India and Anand Rao, Managing Director, Audi Mumbai West. Also present on the occasion was leading actor, Bipasha Basu- owner of the Audi Q7.

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    "India is a key growth market for Audi in the region. We have undertaken an intense growth strategy to expand our dealer network and offer an energetic product line and world-class services to our customers in India. Audi is focused on strengthening its national footprint to 18 locations by end of 2011 to cater to the fast growing demand for luxury automobiles in India. We are confident that our performance this year will mark the beginning of a new era for Audi in India." said Andre Konsbruck, Executive Director Region Overseas, AUDI AG.

    Spread over total area of 18,000 sq. ft. the showroom has a honeycomb aluminium facade on the exterior. With a display area that can accommodate 12 Audi cars, the showroom will display the entire model range of Audi cars available in India. The showroom will also house an Audi Shop and the Audi Exclusive Elements, where customers can order customised products and purchase a variety of Audi branded merchandise.

    "I am delighted to announce the opening of our new showroom in Mumbai- the financial capital of the country. Mumbai is an important market for Audi in India. Based on Audi’s philosophy of “Vorsprung durch Technik, this showroom offers a luxurious experience that truly reflects our brand values of sportiness, progressiveness and sophistication. This showroom will offer unparalleled levels of luxury and premium services to our customers", said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

    Audi India is focused to expand its network in India. This year the company opened new showrooms in Kolkata and Bengaluru while Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai and Ludhiana are on the horizon.

    ]]>    6433<![CDATA[Audi Registers 66 percent growth in Sales]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6433-audi-registers-66-percent-growth-in-sales.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6433-audi-registers-66-percent-growth-in-sales.htmlCarWale Team9/3/2010 6:42:16 PM2228http://img.carwale.com/ec/6433/img/m/6433_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6433/img/m/6433_lAudi sold 1876 cars from January – August 2010 and has surpassed its last year’s annual sales of 1658 cars sold. The company has recorded a growth of 66 % over the same period in 2009 which was 1128 units. Audi India recorded sales of 250 cars in August 2010, a 46 % growth over August 2009 sales of 171 units.

    ]]>    Audi sold 1876 cars from January – August 2010 and has surpassed its last year’s annual sales of 1658 cars sold. The company has recorded a growth of 66 % over the same period in 2009 which was 1128 units. Audi India recorded sales of 250 cars in August 2010, a 46 % growth over August 2009 sales of 171 units.

    "Having successfully surpassed last year’s annual sales performance, we are confident that this consistent growth which Audi India has been witnessing through 2010 will help us achieve our goals for the year. Our exceptional sales performance is attributed to the growing number of customers who truly appreciate Audi’s endeavor to offer world-class products that reflect luxury par excellence. In line with our philosophy of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’, Audi is committed to set new benchmarks in the auto industry by enhancing the entire experience of owning a luxury automobile in India." said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.

    Audi India recently announced the opening of dealerships in Kolkata and Bangalore. The company is also looking to open new showrooms in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai and Ludhiana soon.The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT and the Audi R8. With Audi expanding their dealer network do we see the A1 coming to India?

    ]]>    5506<![CDATA[Audi Will Assemble The Q5 in Aurangabad]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/5506-audi-will-assemble-the-q5-in-aurangabad.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/5506-audi-will-assemble-the-q5-in-aurangabad.htmlCarWale Team7/7/2010 5:14:04 PM2175http://img.carwale.com/ec/5506/img/m/5506_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/5506/img/m/5506_lAudi has started assembly of the Q5 model in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. In the future, up to 1,500 units of the Q5 will run off the assembly line there each year for the Indian market.

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    The sporty SUV is the third Audi model after the A4 and A6 to be produced in India, increasing the production volume of the company in India this year to more than 2,400 units, compared with 732 vehicles in the preceding year. Altogether Audi has produced around 2,000 cars in India since the start of production in September 2007. By 2015 up to 6,000 units will be rolling off the line each year.

    "The production of the Q5 is part of our long-term growth strategy in India" says Frank Dreves, Audi Board Member for Production: "The Indian market for automobiles will grow very rapidly, and the Q5 is the right automobile at the right time."

    Last year, Audi significantly expanded its line-up of engines for the models produced at the Aurangabad site: The Audi A6 sedan has been available with a 3.0 TFSI gasoline engine since March 2009, and before then customers could already choose between the 2.8 FSI, the 2.7 TDI and the 3.0 TDI.

    In July, an entry-level version of the A4 sedan with a 1.8 liter TFSI engine was introduced. It rounds out the previous engine line-up, which for the A4 also includes a 2.0 TDI and a 2.0 TFSI unit. Audi is currently offering the Q5 with a 2.0 TFSI and the 3.0 TDI engines. Further efficient engines will follow shortly.

    In addition to the locally produced Q5, A4 and A6 models, Audi also offers its Indian customers the Audi A8, Q7 and TT, as well as the R8 supercar. The entire Audi model range is available across the country.

    ]]>    3547<![CDATA[Audi Inaugurates Service Facility in New Delhi]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3547-3547.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3547-3547.htmlCarWale Team11/16/2009 3:54:30 PM2630http://img.carwale.com/ec/3547/img/m/3547_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3547/img/m/3547_lAudi India has announced its state-of-the-art service facility in Delhi that has the capability of repairing aluminum and steel. It is located at Mathura Road and is spread over 20,000 square feet.

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    The new service facility has the capability to service 16 cars daily and has an additional eight bays for accidental care. This is a step in the right direction, considering that Audi India's sales have grown at an impressive rate - a 64 percent increase for the period of January to October this year, as compared to last year's figures. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director of Audi India, Martin Freudenhagen, Head, After-Sales Audi India and Mr. Raghav Chandra, Managing Director, Audi Delhi were present to inaugurate the new facility.

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