Archive for July, 2008

Maruti 800 Uniq launched, last gasp of the M800?

Friday, July 25, 2008 10:52

Maruti Suzuki has announced the launch of the Maruti M800 Uniq - a special edition of the Maruti 800, the car that put India behind the wheel in the 80s. Limited Edition or not, the M800 Uniq is the last gasp from the car that many thought would never survive so ...

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Toyota next-gen Corolla and Fortuner SUV this year

Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:37

Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to launch the new version of the Corolla sedan and the long-in-the-coming Fortuner SUV in 2008. Update: Fortuner launched! Rs 18.5 lakhs, diesel, 171 PS. Click here for more.

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Volkswagen to make small car for India

Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:20

Get set for the first fully original Indian VW. The company’s Indian engineers and designers are said to be building an Indian Volkswagen car, specifically targeted at India.

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Mahindra Renault launches Logan Edge

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 15:35

The Mahindra Renault combine announced the launch of a limited edition version of the Mahindra Logan, the Logan Edge.

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Audi R8 sports car for India

Audi R8 sports car for India

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:36

The Audi R8 sports car is coming to India.

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Volkswagen Jetta petrol and diesels launched in India

Volkswagen Jetta petrol and diesels launched in India

Thursday, July 17, 2008 16:05

Volkswagen on July 17 launched the globally-popular Jetta sedan in India.

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TVS Apache RTR FI 160 cc motorcycle launched

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:22

Last week, TVS Motor launched the successor to the much loved Apache RTR motorcycle - the RTR FI. The big change is electronic fuel injection. The older RTR had a carburetted engine, while the RTR FI will have electronic fuel injection, with all its attendant benefits. Better power delivery, slightly better ...

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Hyundai i10 Kappa 1.2 small car launched; Magna, Asta and Spotz models

Hyundai i10 Kappa 1.2 small car launched; Magna, Asta and Spotz models

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:45

Hyundai has launched its popular small car, the Hyundai i10, with a new 1.2 liter engine which it calls the Kappa.

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Bajaj PV 1500 to compete with Tata Ace

Sunday, July 13, 2008 14:56

PV 1500, the new four-wheeled light commercial vehicle from the Bajaj Auto stables, will be rolled out of the company’s Waluj plant near Aurangabad in 2009.

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Fiat 500 launch in India in July 2008

Sunday, July 13, 2008 14:39

Two-door Fiat 500 to debut this month

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Audi launches A4 Quattro 265 bhp car in India, A3 small car to follow

Audi launches A4 Quattro 265 bhp car in India, A3 small car to follow

Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:51

Audi unveiled its new A4 sedan for India this week. The prices for the the Audi A4 in India start at Rs 29 lakh.

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Chevrolet Spark price slashed

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 20:11

GM goes all out to lure buyers toward Spark

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Daimler-Hero LCV truck venture in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 19:53

Tamil Nadu, India will soon see more investment in the automobile sector soon.

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Tata Nano variants to deal with high fuel price challenges

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 19:43

Tata plans Nano variants to tackle high fuel prices

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Honda CBF Stunner motorcycle launched

Monday, July 7, 2008 19:58

Honda's new motorcycle CBF Stunner is a mean little 11 bhp, 124 cc machine

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Suzuki to launch Hayabusa in India

Suzuki to launch Hayabusa in India

Monday, July 7, 2008 9:28

One of the fastest motorcycles in the world, the Suzuki Hayabusa, is all set to be launched in India.

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FirstChoice to expand used car biz in India

Sunday, July 6, 2008 8:01

India’s own Mahindra & Mahindra is looking at its used car business more seriously.

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Tata Nano launch in October 2008

Sunday, July 6, 2008 7:55

Tata Motors will roll out the much anticipated Nano - dubbed the world's cheapest car - by October 2008.

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