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Maruti to Get Into Rs 1,200 Cr Engine Upgrade Plans
Maruti Suzuki has a staggered implementation plan to load the engines in different cars to meet the April 2010 emission norms deadline.
17 Apr, 2009
22
Toyota to reveal infrastructure-linked driving safety systems
The systems were evaluated in public-road tests sponsored by UTMS Japan and carried out in Toyota City from December 2008 to March 2009.
17 Apr, 2009
23
Maruti to Announce Hybrid Cars in 3 to 5 Years
Maruti Suzuki is working on a slated launch of electric cars and compressed natural gas (CNG) variants for three or four models in the coming years.
13 Apr, 2009
24
GM’s New Fuel-Saving Direct Injection Engines For 2010
The Terrain brings to 18 the number of North American GM models that will feature DI in 2010 – more than any other manufacturer.
13 Apr, 2009
25
Renault-Nissan Alliance partners with MIIT of China for Zero-Emission Mobility
Nissan will provide MIIT with electric vehicle (EV) information and propose a comprehensive plan, including a blueprint for a batterycharging network and programs for mass marketing EVs.
11 Apr, 2009
26
Mitsubishi joins State of Oregon & PGE to Promote Zero-Emission Vehicles
Mitsubishi partners with state of Oregon, Portland General Electric regarding testing of i MiEV electric vehicle.
10 Apr, 2009
27
Summer passenger car tires from Continental win high ratings
A test conducted by Britain’s Autocar weekly magazine highlights the ‘staggering&rs...
7 Apr, 2009
28
Mitsubishi signs MoU with the City of Vancouver for i MiEV electric vehicle
Under the terms of the agreement, one car would be added to BC Hydro's fleet of vehicles and one to the City of Vancouver's fleet for demonstration and evaluation purposes.
7 Apr, 2009
29
Irish Govt, ESB & the Renault-Nissan move towards zero emission mobility
This collaboration will provide the world with a model for how electric vehicles can be achieved globally. We will continue to press ahead.
4 Apr, 2009
30
JD Power’s Asia Pacific Study Reports
China New-Vehicle Sales Slow, Primarily Due to Downturn in Global Demand for Exports.
4 Apr, 2009
31
Mercedes-Benz trainees build a car of the future - F-CELL Roadster
The F-CELL Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick takes the place of a conventional steering wheel.
30 Mar, 2009
32
Mitsubishi, Principality of Monaco sign MoU on Electric Car Fleet
Mitsubishi signs MoU with the Principality of Monaco for i MiEV electric vehicle
28 Mar, 2009
33
General Motors seal the biodiesel plan in India
General Motors has entered into an agreement with the Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute to produce biodiesel based on Jatropha oil, according to a top company official.
27 Mar, 2009
34
Hero Honda positive on two-wheeler sales despite Nano launch
Munjal said the service, spares, registration, parking costwill be much higher for Nano buyer. “The differential between a two-wheeler price and the Nano is significant,” Munjal added.
27 Mar, 2009
35
EIB plans to bail out Rs 2,100 cr to JLR for emission control
This comes under the category of a supporting loan that the European automotive industry gets to produce vehicles that are environment friendly.
26 Mar, 2009
36
World-First Automated Recycling Technology for Vehicle Bumpers
New recycling process is efficient, compatible with all bumper makes and eliminates the need for separate collection networks
23 Mar, 2009
37
Continental develops antilock braking system for motorcycles
For the first time Aprilia has now equipped the three models Mana, Shiver and Dorsoduro with an ABS from Continental.
19 Mar, 2009
38
CO2 emissions from Peugeot & Citroen vehicles reduced by 15,000 metric tons
With the Energy Saver, which premiered exclusively on the Peugeot 308 in 2007, Michelin has produced a tire that not only reduces fuel consumption but also delivers superior grip and safety performance as well as the best mileage in the market.
16 Mar, 2009
39
Continental introduces first turbocharger for gasoline engines
First major contract for an European vehicle platform: turbocharger production to start in 2011.
7 Mar, 2009
40
Honda ranks highest in satisfying new-vehicle owners in New Zealand
Honda Ranks Highest in New-Vehicle Owner Satisfaction in New Zealand; Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest in Satisfying Owners of Used Vehicles
7 Mar, 2009