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Mahindra to unveil utility vehicle Ingenio under brand name 'XYLO'
- Mahindra set to launch XYLO (Zy-lo) by year-end - Mahindra XYLO has been Co-created with Customers to surpass their latent desires - ‘XYLO’ creates a strong connect with Mahindra’s existing iconic brands – Bolero & ...
1 Nov, 2008
162
New Sand.up Concept from Renault
Sand.up Concept is based on Sandero Stepway, an .urban sport. Vehicle launched in Brazil in October 2008.
31 Oct, 2008
163
Japanese Automakers’ 2008 Overseas Production Statistics
Japanese Automakers’ 2008 Overseas Production Statistics (2nd Quarter & 1st Half Cumulative of Calendar 2008)
31 Oct, 2008
164
Honda Demonstrates Life Saving Motorcycle Technology
The system generates warnings to riders and drivers of other vehicles by continuous exchange of positioning data from satellite GPS sources. This is particularly relevant as road users approach intersections, alerting them to other vehicles that are ...
31 Oct, 2008
165
Volvo Cars engages Orrefors in work with new concept car
In the concept car, the graceful, crystal-clear centre stack forms a gentle, calm wave from the instrument panel all the way to the rear seat backrest.
27 Oct, 2008
166
British Midlands’ eco-friendly car to hit the roads
The vehicle comes with a combination of reduced weight and excellent dynamics dramatically improves mileage and emissions from conventional fuels.
24 Oct, 2008
167
Maruti Suzuki Ranks Highest in Indian Automotive CSI Study
Maruti Suzuki achieves an overall CSI score of 820 on a 1,000-point scale. Overall customer satisfaction with dealer service for the industry improves slightly in 2008—up by 3 points since 2007, with six of the 11 ranked brands demonstrating gains.
23 Oct, 2008
168
Maruti to increase its R&D strength to 1000 by 2010
Presently, the company has 570 engineers who are working at its R&D division. According to Nakanishi, the company was undeterred by the current economic slowdown affecting many parts of the world.
22 Oct, 2008
169
A prototype 180 km mileage car developed by Bangalore boys
The special features of the car include chassis made of high specific strength aluminium alloy. A fibre glass shell has an air-cooled engine with moulten sized recumbent rear. The car has two front wheels weighing 600 gms each.
21 Oct, 2008
170
Mahindra Launches FuelSmart system for Bolero & Scorpio SUVs
The Mahindra FuelSmart system with Micro-Hybrid technology is a technological innovation developed by the Mahindra Research & Development team with the support of M/S BOSCH.
21 Oct, 2008
171
Maruti Suzuki Ranks Highest in 2008 Indian CSI Study
Tata comes out as the most improved nameplate for the year 2008 – registering strong increments across all factors since last year.
21 Oct, 2008
172
Lexus New Project Cars & Energy at 2008 SEMA Show
Lexus is taking its performance message to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show for its second official appearance this fall with a bevy of new project cars and multiple ways to sample its IS F high-performance sedan and F-Sport ...
20 Oct, 2008
173
Honda Zest Ranks Highest in Japan Mini-Car Initial Quality
The Honda Zest ranks highest in mini-car customer satisfaction, improving from 105 PP100 in 2007 to 91 PP100 in 2008. The Mitsubishi eK Wagon (98 PP100) and the Nissan Moco (99) follow the Honda Zest in the rankings
20 Oct, 2008
174
Daihatsu Tanto Ranks Highest in Appeal among Mini-Car Models
The Mitsubishi i follows the Daihatsu Tanto in the rankings with a score of 701, performing particularly well in the exterior factor. The Honda Zest and Suzuki Palette tie to rank third with scores of 690 points each. The Daihatsu Move (676), Suzuki MR ...
20 Oct, 2008
175
Hero Honda rolls out four new models
Introduces All-New Motorcycle ‘Passion Pro Power Start’ in the Deluxe Segment and New Refreshed CBZ X-Theme, Splendor NXG Power Start and New Pleasure.
20 Oct, 2008
176
New-vehicle buyers turning to Internet for Information: JD Power
Consumer-Generated Content Proves Beneficial for Consumers during the New-Vehicle Shopping Process.
16 Oct, 2008
177
Kia strengthens leadership in Auto-IT convergence
The sponsorship is designed to encourage the nurturing of professionals specializing in intelligent, autonomous automotive technology as well as further research and interest in auto-IT convergence.
15 Oct, 2008
178
Auto Industry’s sales back on growth track
The period from April – September 2008 saw automobile exports registering a growth of 27.38 percent with all segments registering positive growth.
13 Oct, 2008
179
US new-vehicle retail sales to decrease 2 million units
Total Light Vehicle Forecast Revised Down to 13.6 Million Units for 2008, 13.2 Million Units for 2009
10 Oct, 2008
180
New Samsung Anycall D988
The D988 allows two SIM cards working in standby mode; with the display of two service providers on screen, users can now receive and make calls from both SIM card numbers more easily.
10 Oct, 2008