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Piaggio to Roll Out New Vespa Scooters in 2010
Piaggio is all set to roll out its 100-150cc scooters including Vespa scooters by March 2010, after the Italian firm restricted its India operations to light commercial vehicles.
13 Oct, 2009
162
BMW Launches Z4 Roadster Sports Car in India at Rs 59 lakh
The new BMW Z4 will be available in the petrol variant - BMW Z4 sDrive35i - and will be available across India at an ex-showroom price of INR 59,00,000 (Ex-showroom price excludes RTO registration charges, tax, insurance, handling charges; Octroi and ...
13 Oct, 2009
163
Toyota begins ‘Highlander' SUV production in Indiana
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana now represents a $3.7 billion investment. The addition of Highlander boosts production at other Toyota plants such as West Virginia, where the 6-cylinder engine is made, and at nearly 250 of Toyota’s North ...
12 Oct, 2009
164
Lexus to display two-seat Supercar and LF-Ch at Tokyo Show
Lexus announces a revolutionary supercar and a compact-premium hybrid vehicle that will highlight its display at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show from October 24 to November 4 at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.
12 Oct, 2009
165
PSA Peugeot Citroen applies eco-design principles to its vehicles
The Group has set an ambitious target in eco-design: to include 20% of green materials in the polymers used to build its cars by 2011. A car is made up of 70% metal, already largely recycled, 5% miscellaneous materials (glass, etc.) and 5% fluids. The ...
12 Oct, 2009
166
Hero Group in talks with Malaysia's Proton for small car in India
Malaysian car maker, Proton is in talks with the India’s leading bike manufacturer, Hero group for a joint venture to build small passenger cars for the Indian market, according to sources. But news is not yet confirmed about the small cars coming ...
10 Oct, 2009
167
Maruti Suzuki launches multi-TVC blitz on Swift
The Swift, built on a brand new platform, marked a radical new trend in Suzuki design, representing a new philosophy and fresh thinking at Suzuki Motor Corporation. It was targeted at the discerning customer who, while valuing the traditional Maruti ...
10 Oct, 2009
168
Ford plans to introduce new cars every 1-1.5 year
Ford’s foray into the Indian compact car market with Figo is expected by the first quarter of calendar 2010 and the vehicle would be exported to Asia Pacific and Africa along with sales in India. The car will be competitively priced.
10 Oct, 2009
169
Toyota Prado’s Diesel Version expected in India in 2010
The Prado diesel is expected to come with the same 3.0-litre D-4D turbo common rail diesel engine coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The UK spec model produces 171bhp at 3,400rpm and maximum torque of 410Nm between 1,600 and 2,800rpm though ...
10 Oct, 2009
170
Tata Motors raises US$ 750mn through issue of GDSs & Convertible Notes
The Offering was successfully executed against the backdrop of volatile equity market conditions with strong investor interest resulting in the book being closed in less than an hour from launch generating a demand of US$1.25 billion from 40 investors.
9 Oct, 2009
171
New 2010 Honda VFR1200F officially unveiled
This motorcycle is however brand new: A clean-sheet interpretation of the ultimate road-sport machine – a concept driven by extensive understanding of customer needs and the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies.
9 Oct, 2009
172
Audi aims to deliver 900,000 cars to customers in 2009
In September the company delivered around 88,600 cars, with sales remaining some 6.8 percent behind the strong figures of last September (2008: 95,136). The company recorded high growth in the BRIC countries, especially in China. Other emerging markets in ...
9 Oct, 2009
173
September best sales month for Mercedes-Benz Cars
The new generation of the S-Class also will provide positive momentum in the fourth quarter. The sedan was number one in its segment in September. The S 400 HYBRID is especially successful, and is ordered by about 20 percent of the customers.
9 Oct, 2009
174
Nissan unveils new EV concept at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan Motor will present various show cars at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, including "Leaf," an electric vehicle (EV) which is slated for global launch and volume production in late 2010, "Land Glider," an EV concept car, and ...
9 Oct, 2009
175
Is Premier Auto planning the Cheapest SUV?
This new mini-SUV launch will also mark the entry of a Chinese four-wheeler company into India. Zotye Auto, a little-known Chinese manufacturer, will partner Premier in the venture. Zotye will supply vehicle kits to Premier to be assembled at ...
9 Oct, 2009
176
Kawasaki Ninja 250R rolls out on Indian roads!
The Kawasaki Ninja 250R bikes are powered by 249 cc twin engine that produces 33PS of power. It is sports bike with elegant and comfort design with performance, looks and easy riding. As a result it is as popular among casual riders as it among serious ...
9 Oct, 2009
177
Indian small cars export to Europe in danger
The car makers had earned a huge amount of profit in last few months as their exports was increased by 35-40% due to the incentives offered by the Germany, France and the UK to help owners of older cars and vans buy new fuel-efficient vehicles.
9 Oct, 2009
178
Salman gifted with BMW X6 car in Ahmedabad from Parsoli Motors
The most adorable and handsome hunk Salman Khan is once again in news after his super hit movie ‘Wanted’ not for any charity or movies or any rumors but has been very lucky to receive a gift.
8 Oct, 2009
179
Fiat India touches the sales figure of 10,000 of Linea model
The new model Fiat Linea has proved to be a blessing for the company as just within nine months of its launch Linea has crossed the milestone of clocking more than 10,000 units.
8 Oct, 2009
180
Maruti Suzuki to unveil Maruti SX4 Automatic
The car features Bharat IV compliant engine and will have some changes on the exteriors as well as in the interiors. Maruti Suzuki already has a few cars like the A-Star, Ritz, and the Zen Estilo which fulfill the BS-IV emission norms.
8 Oct, 2009