Archive for September, 2009

Porsche Panamera to be launched in India

Porsche Panamera to be launched in India

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 9:38

Porsche AG will launch its luxury four-door super sedan, the Porsche Panamera, in India on October 6, 2009.

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Honda Jazz automatic launch approacheth

Honda Jazz automatic launch approacheth

Monday, September 28, 2009 12:27

After the launch of the Honda Jazz superhatch in India, now Honda plans to introduce its automatic transmission variant soon. This should happen quickly, and if automatic transmissions are what you like, it would be better to wait around for a little bit.

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Toyota Fortuner burns up sales charts, hits 7000 bookings

Monday, September 28, 2009 6:03

From the day the Toyota Fortuner was launched in India, it was obvious that the new SUV will sell like hotcakes. Which is what it is doing. I have had friends who were eyeing CR-Vs or Ford Endeavours call up to enquire about the Fortuner. Not just that, Fortuner has been one of the SUVs which have been getting consistently good traffic on this site for the last four yers - ever since our first story on the Fortuner.

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Maruti Suzuki SX4 106 bhp version and automatic soon

Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:24

There is one thing to be said about Maruti Suzuki - they do not give up easily. Every time Maruti has tried to sell something in the mid-size segment, they have had to struggle. Whereas, bring in a Honda - any Honda - price it a lakh rupees above a similar car, and sales shoot up. Such is fate.

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Hero E-Sprint electric scooter launched

Hero E-Sprint electric scooter launched

Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:44

Hero Electric, a Hero Group company owned by the Munjals, have announced the launch of what they call a high-speed electric two-wheeler - the Hero E-Sprint.

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Ford Figo price and specifications still secret

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:13

It seems the unveiling of the Ford small car for India was all about business plans and strategy. True, the car was displayed, videos were released, pictures were available. But in the end, no one knew much about the car.

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Ford Figo for India unveiled

Ford Figo for India unveiled

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:28

Ford has unveiled its much anticipated small car for India, the Ford Figo in New Delhi.

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Ford small car to be unveiled by CEO

Monday, September 21, 2009 14:18

Wheelsunplugged.com reports that the much-anticipated Ford small car for India will be unveiled for the Indian market by the Ford Motor Company President and CEO, Alan Roger Mulally.

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Toyota Corolla Altis Sport Limited Edition launched in India

Monday, September 21, 2009 13:41

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. has launched the new Toyota Corolla Altis Sport Limited Edition in India.

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Ultra Fun and Ultra Shakti electric scooters launched

Monday, September 21, 2009 13:40

Ultra Motors, an electric vehicle company based in New Delhi, India has launched two electric scooters for the Indian market - the Ultra Fun and the Ultra Shakti.

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SSC Ultimate Aero to be launched in India: Reports

SSC Ultimate Aero to be launched in India: Reports

Monday, September 21, 2009 10:50

We came across this interesting news item in the Economic Times today. One of the world's fastest cars, the SSC Ultimate Aero, is planned for an India launch.

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Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi launched

Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi launched

Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:26

Update: Yes, the Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi is launched. Confirmed. Hero Honda launched the new Hero Honda Karizma ZMR FI, in Gurgaon, yesterday September 19, 2009.

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Renault Logan Play launched

Renault Logan Play launched

Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:39

Mahindra Renault has launched a 'new' version of the Logan. New, in its strictest sense, of course.

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe for Indian market revealed

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe for Indian market revealed

Saturday, September 19, 2009 14:12

Hyundai has unveiled the new 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe meant for the Indian market, at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Yamaha V-Max launched in India; priced Rs 20 lac

Yamaha V-Max launched in India; priced Rs 20 lac

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:22

Yamaha has launched its muscle bike, the Yamaha V-Max in India. At this point, this is the most powerful motorcycle ever launched in India, I think.

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Mahindra developing all-new global SUV

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:36

Mahindra & Mahindra is developing an all-new sports utility vehicle (SUV), mainly meant for foreign markets, after having dominated the Indian market with its successful Scorpio, the indigenously built SUV.

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Honda City Elegance and Inspire variants launched: Price 10.24 for 1.5V AT Inspire

Honda City Elegance and Inspire variants launched: Price 10.24 for 1.5V AT Inspire

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 13:47

We had been hearing for a while that Honda SIEL Cars India was going to launch a new version of the popular upper C-segment sedan Honda City. And it has happened today. Let's take a look at what Honda has on offer now.

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Karun Chandhok to test for Force India in F1 simulator

Karun Chandhok to test for Force India in F1 simulator

Friday, September 11, 2009 9:13

Force India team owner Vijay Mallya will give Karun Chandhok a chance to prove his F1 skills using the F1 driver simulator, after Bernie Ecclestone, President and CEO of Formula One Management and Formula One Administration, expressed his disappointment that Mallya was not giving a chance to home-grown drivers.

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New Ford Endeavour Automatic launched in India

New Ford Endeavour Automatic launched in India

Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:14

Ford India launched its restyled Ford Endeavour 3.0L SUV with 5-speed automatic transmission, on September 9, 2009.

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New Honda Civic variants launched in India

New Honda Civic variants launched in India

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 11:55

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd launched a new, restyled version of the Honda Civic, on September 8, 2009.

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