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the Royal Challenge Yes, after B,B+ and B++ yet another Hatchback segment is going to evolve in India. Fiat has officially confirmed that it will launch its two door lifestyle car Fiat 500 Cinquecento and Bravo in India soon. “These cars (Cinquecento and Bravo) will pave the way for two of our mainstream launches, the …
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Hindustan – Mitsubishi which plans to roll out Outlander SUV and new lancer plans to expand its dealership. Hindustan Motors on Monday said it would expand dealerships for Mitsubishi products to 45 by the end of this year as part of its plans to shore up sales in India. Currently, it has 33 Mitsubishi dealerships …
As Mercedes launches the new C-class in India, BMW refreshes the 3-series to retain its lead over the baby Benz. For the year 2008, BMW has added a new model called BMW 320d Highline to expand its 3 Series Model Range. In addition to that BMW has tweaked both the petrol and diesel mills doing …
After Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, Italian manufacturer MV Agusta (Meccanica Verghera) known for making ‘Brutale’ and ‘Tamburini’ is actively looking to launch its bikes in India. MV Agusta is currently looking out for an importer. Kinetic may become the likely importer of the premium bikes for MV Agusta. Kinetic had earlier signed an agreement with …
TVS which is restrained from making Flame or three wheelers with CCVTi engine by Madras High Court may launch the vehicle with a different engine. TVS Motors may also approach the Supreme Court to win the legal tussle over Bajaj.Earlier, in an intermin order Justice P Jothimani on Saturday dismissed TVS’ application to go ahead …
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Ford India introduces the Fiesta Pace Petrol series for 2008, the new series line-up that will offer customers tremendous performance and driving dynamics on their cars, available in three variants – the 1.4 EXI, 1.6 ZXI and 1.6 SXI . The new top end SXI variants in both Fiesta’s Petrol and Diesel offerings, now has …
Peugeot which is known for its Padmini 309 in mid 90’s plans a re-entry into Indian market again. Peugeot Citroen is negotiating with Hero Group for a possible alliance for passenger cars. Peugeot is also in talks with Argentum Motors – promoted by former Hyundai President, BVR Subbu for a global components sourcing JV. Peugeot …
Bajaj today launched a kick start variant of XCD. The kick start variant of XCD is cheaper cheaper by Rs 2,000 from the original electric start variant of XCD. The XCD kick start is priced Rs39000. “We have introduced a new kick start variant of XCD. The self-start variant priced at Rs 41,000 still continues …
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) has announced that Shohei Kimura has been named Vice President, India Project, NML. He will be based at the company’s headquarters until his move to India. Kimura will be the head for Nissan’s business interests and activities in India. Kimura will eventually assume the role of Managing Director and Chief …
Ford Motor which recently announced its decision to invest Rs 2,000 crore ($500 million) in its Indian operations today said that it would launch a small car in India by 2010. Ford also said the Indian small car will not be a all new small car but a car built on its existing platform. “I …
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