Archive for September, 2008

Mahindra Bolero VLX CRDe launched

Mahindra Bolero VLX CRDe launched

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 14:33

Mahindra & Mahindra launched the Mahindra Bolero VLX with CRDe technology, an advanced version of its multi utility vehicle, the Mahindra Bolero, in Jaipur on September 29, 2008.

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Skoda plans four launches in 2009 including Fabia Combi and Sports

Skoda plans four launches in 2009 including Fabia Combi and Sports

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:17

Czech major Skoda Auto will unveil its Fabia Sports and Fabia Combi along with new versions of the Laura and Superb next year in India.

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Maruti takes the radio route to sell WagonR Duo

Maruti takes the radio route to sell WagonR Duo

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:12

Maruti Suzuki has gone for a unique campaign to lure customers towards its WagonR Duo. The car maker has roped in Big FM to kick off The WagonR Smart Hunt, a contest that will go both on-air and off-air with a WagonR message.

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LPG Hyundai Santro Eco launched, priced Rs 21 k more

LPG Hyundai Santro Eco launched, priced Rs 21 k more

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:54

Hyundai has announced the launch of the LPG version of the Hyundai Santro small car, the Santro Eco. The Santro is the smallest car in Hyundai's lineup in India. The price of the Santro Eco is approximately Rs 21,500 more than that of the petrol version.

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New Tata Indigo CS models: Indigo GLX petrol and LX CDi and DiCOR diesels

New Tata Indigo CS models: Indigo GLX petrol and LX CDi and DiCOR diesels

Monday, September 29, 2008 12:07

Tata Motors has launched three new variants of its popular Indigo CS sedan. Two of the new models the - Indigo CS LX TDi and LX DiCOR - are diesel, while the Indigo CS GLX is petrol.

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Mahindras to unveil MUV on Ingenio platform

Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:23

Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra is getting closer to to roll out its multi-utility vehicle for the global market. After the recent launch of the new Scorpio Automatic mHawk,  the most anticipated vehicle from Mahindra is the Ingenio.

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Honda Jazz India launch advanced

Honda Jazz India launch advanced

Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:14

Honda’s maiden small car, named Jazz, will be rolled out in India by mid-2009. Honda Siel Cars India has decided on the tentative date following the realization that the small car segment in the domestic automobile sector has been seeing an unprecedented boom. The company is expected to price the vehicle at around Rs 5.5 lakh.

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Audi opens new dealerships in India

Friday, September 26, 2008 8:34

German luxury car manufacturer Audi has said it has appointed five new dealerships at Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata and Ludhiana. Audi's dealership network now expands to 12 locations across India.

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Bajaj Platina 125 cc motorcycle unveiled

Thursday, September 25, 2008 19:08

New Platina 125 cheaper than Splendour 100 cc motorcycle.

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Fiat has big plans for India

Thursday, September 25, 2008 19:05

Fiat, the Italian car giant is looking at extending presence in India with more tie ups in the country.

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New Honda City i-VTEC launched! Price: Rs 7.7 - 8.9 l Delhi

New Honda City i-VTEC launched! Price: Rs 7.7 – 8.9 l Delhi

Thursday, September 25, 2008 12:44

Honda has launched their third generation Honda City in India. The new model is a massive improvement over the earlier version of the City, though slightly pricier.

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Mahindra Scorpio Automatic mHawk 2.2 6-speed SUV launched

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic mHawk 2.2 6-speed SUV launched

Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:37

M&M unveils India’s first automatic SUV with 6-speed gear box

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Hinduja plans for India include cars too

Friday, September 19, 2008 4:58

The Hindujas have indicated that they might enter into the passenger car business in India, and are open to investments in the sector.

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Hyundai i20, i30 and i40 cars will be launched in India

Hyundai i20, i30 and i40 cars will be launched in India

Thursday, September 18, 2008 5:52

The entire range of i-series cars from Hyundai will be present in the Indian market soon.

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VW makes concrete plans for India

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 18:28

Contrary to earlier automotive industry buzz, European car giant Volkswagen has ruled out plans to set up an engine manufacturing plant in India soon.

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Toyota cars and Innova to cost more by end-2008

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 19:26

If you have a Toyota car or Innova purchase in mind, do not wait.

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Skoda to make small car for India

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 19:22

Get set for another cheap car. This time it is the Czech major Skoda who is lining up a cheap car aimed at the masses in the country.

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3 new electric scooters from Ultra

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 19:20

Year 2009 will see scooter maker Ultra Motors going in for a major expansion in India. The company, which had parted ways with Hero Electric, will now seek to capture the scooter market in India on its own, The expansion is planned with an eye on this goal.

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Yamaha FZ 16 motorcycle: A macho street fighter from Yamaha

Yamaha FZ 16 motorcycle: A macho street fighter from Yamaha

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:21

The 150 cc two-wheeler space has been set ablaze with the Macho Street Fighter Yamaha FZ 16. Unveiled in India for a price of Rs 65,000, the Yamaha FZ 16 is expected to hit dealerships starting this October. Looking for the Yamaha FZ-S? Click here!

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Bajaj to go strong with 3-wheelers

Monday, September 15, 2008 9:18

Passenger cars and cargo vehicles are seeing a lull in the market in tune with the global slowdown. However India’s automotive major Bajaj Auto Ltd seems to be taking no heed.

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