Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch its new car Splash as Ritz very shortly in India. Maruti Suzuki, the Indian subsidiary of the global auto maker, is trying to find out if any rival company has already registered the name. Ritz is likely to be launched by April 2009 and will have two engine options …
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Madhya Pradhesh Government bans registration of two wheelers
This may be the belated news but it shocking to read. Madhya Pradhesh government has stopped registration of two wheelers from November 03rd following the MP High Court’s directive to the state transport department to ensure that norms made for the protection of pillion riders be followed. “We have stopped the registration of two-wheelers in …
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Volkswagen new Polo for India
Vicky.in exclusive Volkswagen is all set to launch the next generation Polo in 2009. But Volkswagen is buliding polo’s from 1975, then you might wonder why this new Polo is making news in India. Reason, this new 2009 polo will make it to India as well. Styling of the new polo is inspired from the …
Toyota to launch CNG Innova in January 2009
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced its launch of a Compressed natural gas (CNG)- based variant of its multiple utility vehicle , Innova by January end. Innova CNG is now going through its trails. The price is estimated to Rs 75,000-90,000 more, which includes warranty and installation costs. Toyota has tied up with Minda Industries to …
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Volkswagen cuts prices of Jetta and Passat
Volkswagen India has announced a reduction in the prices of its production models Jetta and Passat by Rs 45,194 to Rs 80,859 across all variants. This follows the announcement by the Union Government for reduction in CENVAT for all cars by 4 per cent on Sunday 7th December 2008. Volkswagen has decided to pass on …
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GM to launch its used car business Chevrolet OK
Chevrolet OK General Motors India will roll out its used-car retail initiative named “Chevrolet OK” next year. With “Chevrolet OK” GM also joins the used car business race after realising the fact, organised used-car market in India has grown by over 30% this year. Under the name ‘Chevrolet OK’, GM will initially open 10 outlets …
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Hyundai’s next generation Sonata
Hyundai’s next gen sonata/sonata embera due in 2010 The new sonata/sonata embera (codenamed YF) is an all new model developed from the scratch. The new model will get a new petrol and diesel engine. A six-speed automatic transmission which Hyundai is developing on its own will complete the powertrain setup. The all-new Sonata YF will …
Volvo to launch special XC90 ocean race edition
In regardence with the Volvo Ocean Race, the Volvo Car India has announced it plans to sell 25 special edition SUV’s – XC90 ocean race edition. Volvo will be selling 25 limited editions XC90 ocean race edition to India. From January to December 2008, Volvo has sold around 100 cars in India. A total of …
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Bajaj KTM bikes to hit market in 2010
Bajaj Auto and KTM is developeing two new motorcycle platforms which is scheduled to hit the market in 2010. Bajaj Auto – KTM has invested 35-40 million euros for the developement of these platforms. The jointly developed bikes would be produced at BAL’s Chakan facility for export to Europe under KTM branding and the commuter …
Mahindra cuts prices of Scorpio
Mahindra has announced a price cut of Rs16,000 – Rs25,000 on variants of Scorpio.