Archive for February, 2009

Mahindra Renault Sandero in India soon

Mahindra Renault Sandero in India soon

Saturday, February 28, 2009 5:58

Renault plans to launch its new hatchback Renault Sandero in India by 2010,  in collaboration with Mahindra.

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Honda CBR1000RR, CB1000R launched in India

Honda CBR1000RR, CB1000R launched in India

Saturday, February 28, 2009 5:20

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched two new superbikes in India, the Honda CBR1000RR and the naked CB1000R, on February 27, 2009.

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Toyota plans seaweed bioplastic car

Toyota plans seaweed bioplastic car

Friday, February 27, 2009 16:25

After the Toyota Prius, Toyota is taking its green efforts one step higher.

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Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Hindustan Motors cut truck prices

Thursday, February 26, 2009 16:48

In the wake of the excise duty cut, the market could see a steep cut in the prices of heavy motor trucks and other ferrying automobiles.

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Mercedes Benz to get new plant at Chakan, Pune

Thursday, February 26, 2009 13:54

Mercedes Benz is now a well-established presence in India in the luxury car market, even though BMW is nipping at its heals. The company came to India 15 years back in association with Tata Motors, and later struck out on its own, and has done well too.

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Tata Nano launch date, booking details announced

Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:45

Tata Motors announced on February 26, 2009, that it will launch the much-awaited Tata Nano on March 23, 2009 in Mumbai.

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TVS Scooty Streak for girls launched

TVS Scooty Streak for girls launched

Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:40

VS Motors has unveiled its new Scooty Streak in the country, priced at Rs 35,800 (ex-showroom).

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Bajaj XCD 135 DTS-si sales cross 10k in Feb 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:24

Bajaj Auto could not have asked for a better start to 2009, if you look at how well the XCD 135 DTS-Si has been doing in just 15 days after the launch of the motorcycle. Finally Bajaj has managed to have a bike that can take on Hero Honda in ...

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Suzuki launches GSX1300R Hayabusa, M1800R in India

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 19:01

The world's fastest motorcycle has debuted on the Indian tarmac. Suzuki India has brought in the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa into the country, hoping for sales among the enthusiast biking population in India - and who can afford it.

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HM Shifeng Winner LCV gets a price cut

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 18:58

India's own automotive major Hindustan Motors has announced yet another price cut. The maker of the popular Ambassador has reduced prices of its light commercial vehicle HM Shifeng Winner. The move follows close on the heels of the government’s stimulus package, which specifies a two percent reduction in excise duty cut.

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Tata Xenon XT launched

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 14:25

Tata Motors has launched the Tata Xenon XT in India.

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Fiat Linea is a sales hit

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:19

The Linea, from the Fiat stables, which had created an impression as soon as it got launched, has seen a huge amount of popularity in the Indian marketplace.

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Skoda Yeti India launch in 2010

Skoda Yeti India launch in 2010

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 9:04

Skoda plans to launch its small SUV, the Skoda Yeti, in India in early 2010. It will launch the Skoda Yeti at the 2010 Geneva Auto Expo.

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Toyota small car launch preparations

Toyota small car launch preparations

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 7:23

Toyota is in the process of getting its dealerships across India in perfect shape for the upcoming launch of its small car, we hear. Not any time soon, though. Hiroshi Nagakawa, MD of Toyota Kirloskar told the Economic Times that the car would be launched in 22 months' time, and it is halfway through development.

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As we near the launch of the Tata Nano…

As we near the launch of the Tata Nano…

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 19:30

Here is a recap of our coverage of the Tata Nano since God knows when.

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Mahindra-Kinetic JV gets going

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 18:54

Utility vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra has kickstarted its joint venture with two wheeler manufacturer Kinetic Scooters and Motorcycles Ltd.

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Toyota small car in petrol, diesel variants soon

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 8:33

Toyota Kirloskar Motors, a joint venture between the world's largest  Auto manufacturers Toyota and Kirloskar group, is building a small car which is expected to be launched by December 2010. Update: Fortuner launched! Rs 18.5 lakhs, diesel, 171 PS. Click here for more.

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2009 Honda Accord V6 set for India launch

2009 Honda Accord V6 set for India launch

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 8:26

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd (HSCI), plans to launch the 2009 Honda Accord V6 in India in the luxury car segment in the last week of March 2009.

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2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe launched India

2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe launched India

Sunday, February 22, 2009 15:24

You know the recession has not hit India's mega rich, when Rolls-Royce launches a top-end model from its Rolls-Royce Phantom line-up.

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Mahindra Xylo questions, comments and feedback from our readers

Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:57

And this is the third in the series of readers' comments as posts. I have already explained why I prefer to publish them as posts, so won't go into that again.

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