Skoda has launched a new entry-level variant of the Superb called the Ambition. It is being offered at a starting price of Rs 18 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Both petrol and diesel versions are available, but the features list are worthy of any premium sedan. 

Nissan has launched the third edition of the Nissan Student Brand Manager program, which gives management students a budget and the opportunity to conceptualise and implement their ideas to market and make visible the Nissan brand.

Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will hire 500 workers for the second unit at its Manesar facility is going live. Wage negotiations with its workers at the Gurgaon facility will begin in the next few weeks. 

The state of Tamil Nadu has passed a bill to increase tax on vehicles entering the state - not good news for state tourism. 

If you own a 2011 or 2012 model BMW or Rolls Royce with a V8 or V12 turbocharged engine, you might need to pay a visit to your service centre. Models with certain engines are at risk of the circuit board on the water pump overheating and catching fire. Here are the relevant models: 2011 5 series and 5 series GT, and 2012 models of the 6 series, 7 series, X5, X6 and the Rolls Royce Ghost.

Ford has let out one of the most closely-guarded secrets of electric car production: the actual cost of batteries for an all-electric car. Turns out they cost well over half the cost of the car's retail price... Bet you Prius and Civic hybrid owners are wincing as you read this.

Porsche has decided to follow Hyundai's example and stop selling cars in Iran. This is in an effort to dissuade Iran's nuclear programme. 

Porsche may just plan a performance version of the upcoming Macan, its small SUV, with a new 370PS 3.0-litre petrol engine. Will this be the sportscar of the future? 

Small performance SUVs seem to be raining down on us - Audi has announced a Q3 RS ahead of a Beijing debut, with, surprise surprise, 360PS but from the lovely 5-cylinder engine currently doing duty in the TT RS. 

The full-size SUVs aren't too far behind - the G63 AMG has been announced, with mild updates to the interior and exterior. Also more power and torque. What remains unchanged is the ability of the G63, quite like the superhero of SUVs, and the voice of God emanating from those side-exit tailpipes. 

The F1 race in New Jersey, USA, may be  postponed until 2014 due to delays, once again. In the meanwhile, the French Grand Prix will make a comeback, but at the more modern Paul Ricard circuit. It will alternate every year with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. 

With the response to their products, the company is planning to get a host of new cars like the SK215 to the Indian markets this year. A refreshed profile and a consumer focused approach will definetly see SkodaAuto grabbing hold of a lot more than mere attention!

SkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 24% for the month of August 2010 over July 2010. SkodaAuto India’s total sales for August 2010 stood at 1511 units. Skoda has registered a growth in the sales of its flagship car the Skoda Superb and the New Skoda Laura.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Director & Board Member, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India said "I am extremely delighted with SkodaAuto’s continuing growth as we gear up for the exciting period ahead. To further propel Skoda’s success in the Indian market, we will soon introduce Skoda’s first SUV the Yeti. This eagerly awaited car from Skoda’s stable has been extremely successful globally and our initial feelers from the Indian consumers have been very positive."

With the 4x4 Yeti on the way, Skoda would certainly want to cash in on its launch and also the sales of the vehicle. The Yeti will hit the roads by November this year and Skoda knows the eargerness with which the Indian crowd awaits its coming.