Archive for May, 2008

Master Motors launches new concept in car washing in Kerala

Friday, May 30th, 2008

The Kochi-based Master Motors has introduced a new concept in car washing in Kerala by using Italian technology for speedy washing of cars.
Mr Gilbert Kernoly, Chief Executive Officer of the company, said that it had set up a centre, at N.H. By Pass near Hotel Le Meridien at an investment of Rs 18 crore, that […]

Global car numbers to go up by 2050: Ghosn

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of France’s Renault and Nissan of Japan, said on Friday the number of cars in use in the world could more than quadruple by 2050 and these would need to have clean engines.
“By 2050, I think there will be 2.9 billion cars in the world and at least two billion of […]

Mahindra launches Pik Up, Scorpio in Turkey

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra today announced it has launched two models, Pik Up and Scorpio in Turkey partnering with ILCE Group there.
“We are delighted to launch our international range of vehicles in Turkey, which is of strategic importance to us with its vibrant and rapidly growing automobile market. More
Courtesy: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Maruti to launch LPG variant of M800

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is planning to come out with LPG variant of its M800, the model that redefined personal transportation in India 25 years back.
According to vendor sources, the company will be launching the LPG variant of its flagship model M800, to be named ‘M800 Duo’, some time next week, which is expected […]

BMW looks to India for parts, engg services

Friday, May 30th, 2008

German luxury car maker, the BMW Group, is looking at the Indian market for high-level sourcing of automotive components, engineering services and IT software to develop its future technologies. It has set up an international purchase office (IPO) in Delhi to identify potential suppliers for its global operations. More
Courtesy: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Buying a car? Then get one with airbags. Here?s why…

Friday, May 30th, 2008

The combined use of air bags and seat belts significantly reduces injuries to the brain, face, spine and chest during a vehicle crash and also lowers in-hospital death rates, injury severity and hospital-acquired infections among crash patients, says a US study.
It also suggests that optimal use of air bags could reduce the use of resources […]

Spanish Ambassador visits Tata Ficosa plant

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Mr I?e la Riva, Ambassador of Spain, along with Mr Erik Rovina, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, on Thursday visited the Tata Ficosa Automotive Systems, a 50:50 joint venture of Tata Auto Comp Systems Ltd and Ficosa International, Spain. Tata Ficosa plant is situated in Hinjewadi. More
Courtesy: indiacar.net

Hyundai to launch new ‘i10′ with 1.2L engine in two months

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Country’s second largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor will launch a new model of its hatchback ‘i10′, powered by a 1.2 litre all aluminium engine, within the next two months.
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Courtesy: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Hyundai to launch small car in India by 2011

Friday, May 30th, 2008

South Korea’s top automaker, Hyundai Motor Co, hopes to launch its small car in India by 2011 or 2012, the managing director of its India unit said on Friday. More
Courtesy: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Used car sales southbound

Friday, May 30th, 2008

As speculation of a hike in fuel prices builds up, used-car dealers are bracing up for a slump in sales and lowering of prices, as prospective buyers stick to their two-wheelers or look more towards the primary-car market, both of which are more fuel-efficient, reports Niranjana Ramesh.
Since the last fuel price hike in January, small-time […]