Archive for June, 2011

GM may launch new Captiva in India quickly after Beat diesel

Thursday, June 30, 2011 23:34

General Motors (GM) India will likely launch a new Captiva SUV soon after the launch of the Chevrolet Beat Diesel in July 2011. It looks like the launch month is going to be October, in the Diwali festive season. In March 2011, dwsAuto.com reported that Chevrolet will launch the Captiva ...

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Diesel cars cheaper to run than some petrol bikes

Thursday, June 30, 2011 13:12

The increasing price difference between petrol and diesel makes some cars cheaper to run than some bikes. Yes. You didn’t read anything wrong. Recently, dwsAuto member Dhiraj Patra chimed in with an interesting observation: “Now diesel car running cost is lower than a bike. Yes, it is true by the ...

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GM may launch new Captiva in India quickly after Beat diesel

Thursday, June 30, 2011 8:56

General Motors (GM) India will likely launch a new Captiva SUV soon after the launch of the Chevrolet Beat Diesel in July 2011. It looks like the launch month is going to be October, in the Diwali festive season. In March 2011, dwsAuto.com reported that Chevrolet will launch the Captiva ...

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Four predictions about the impact of the Etios Liva

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 19:26

With the launch of Etios Liva, Toyota now has comprehensive presence in what Sandeep Singh, deputy MD (Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motors, calls the B-hatch segment of the market. Add Etios to it – in the B sedan segment—and almost 38% of car buyers in the country fall in this segment. ...

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What the Hyundai Fluidic Verna is about: A photo feature

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 15:16

The New Hyundai Fluidic Verna has been a hit in the market with over 20,000 bookings already. The car has proved its mettle by standing its ground in a segment teeming with options by selling over 4,000 units in May alone. Here we take a closer look at the Verna’s ...

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Four predictions about the impact of the Etios Liva

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:54

With the launch of Etios Liva, Toyota now has comprehensive presence in what Sandeep Singh, deputy MD (Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motors, calls the B-hatch segment of the market. Add Etios to it – in the B sedan segment—and almost 38% of car buyers in the country fall in this segment. ...

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Hyundai responds to strong buyer interest in the new Verna

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:12

When Hyundai India had launched the new Verna in May this with prices ranging from Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) they had a target of selling around 45,000 Verna during the first year. On Tuesday, Hyundai announced that they would ramp up the production of the ...

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Upcoming SUV launches in India till December 2011

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 3:27

The coming year will see a slew of exciting new launches not just in the entry level price segment, but in the premium segment as well. Here is a comprehensive list of upcoming SUVs in India. Ssangyong Korando – July 2011 The Ssangyong Korando will be the first product from ...

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Exclusive: First drive with Mahindra’s new mini Xylo!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 3:27

Plenty of spy pictures of the new Mahindra mini Xylo have been floating around online, with the vehicle due for launch later this year. dwsAuto, thanks to an avid reader and well-wisher, brings you an exclusive sneak preview of the mini Xylo. The dwsAuto member not only got a fresh ...

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A quick guide to BMW SUVs in India for buyers and admirers

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 3:27

With the BMW starting production in India now, India’s No.1 luxury car brand, BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) is now aiming to reach out to the premium car buyers in the country. Offering some of the most spectacular cars that money can buy, BMW’s performance-oriented luxury cars have surpassed chief rivals, ...

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