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Maruti looks forward to assemble its SUV Grand Vitara

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:29:18 GMT

MSI is also looking forward to bring the advanced version of Vitara in India, mainly to arrest the falling sales of the SUV. Though there were no comments on the future products from the company’s spokesman. Initially the company would sell the new Vitara as a completely-built-unit (CBU).

New Diesel cars coming from Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Maruti

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:16:31 GMT

The things are changed with time now. With technology getting superior, fuel efficient and more environment-friendly, carmakers such as Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki are planning a slew of diesel launches.

Toyota has crossed the figure of 4lakh cars sale in India

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:38:55 GMT

The company has launched its first product, Qualis, in year 2000. Moreover, as per reports of few weeks ago, Toyota’s SUV Fortuner had broken booking records and the Japanese carmaker posted growth in August. There was 50% jump in sales in October in sales (year on year), during which time it sold 5,650 units.

Porsche Boxster Spyder Making World Debut in Los Angeles

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:29:32 GMT

Weighing just 1,275 kg or 2,811 lb, the Boxster Spyder is the lightest model throughout the entire range of Porsche cars. Clearly recognisable right from the start, this new mid-engined roadster represents the true, purist form of the Porsche sports car - light, powerful, consistently open, and very efficient.

Ford expert develops new inflatable seat belt system

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:23:58 GMT

Automotive safety innovations don’t happen overnight. Just ask Dr. Srini Sundararajan, Ford Motor Company’s technical leader on the development of its new inflatable seat belt system – a project that has been in the works for approximately 10 years.

Mercedes-Benz sales up 7% to 88,400 units in October

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:08:49 GMT

The smart brand sold 9,300 (October 2008: 11,300) units (minus 18 percent). With the delivery of 97,700 passenger cars (October 2008: 93,800), total sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars increased by four percent. The October sales increase was due to the E-Class and the new generation of the S-Class as well as to high growth rates in many regions such as North America and Asia/Pacific.

Hyundai’s ‘Always Around’ campaign enters third consecutive year

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:47:26 GMT

Starting from November 8th the ‘Always Around’ campaign will provide free check-ups for its customers at convenient locations. Last year around 80,000 Hyundai vehicles across 6,000 locations attended the camp.

Ford launches special edition of Fiesta 1.6 ZXI in India

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:38:12 GMT

The special edition Ford Fiesta 1.6 ZXI with leather comes replete with premium styling and features including plush leather seats, medium stone interiors, a premium cubic finish on the fascia, gear shift and parking brake and metallic accents on trim.

Nissan Starts Registration for Handraisers of Nissan LEAF EV

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:26 GMT

Nissan Motor announced it will start registration for domestic handraisers for its EV, Nissan LEAF, to be released in late 2010, on the Internet on November 5. This precedes accepting pre-orders starting from early 2010.

Tata targets sell of 25000 Jaguar a year

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:45:17 GMT

The Jaguar XJ is a luxury sedan that will be manufactured at the company’s factory at Castle Bromwich, England Ian Callum, Jaguar’s design director, said in an interview in Detroit. The car is made of aluminum body.