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  • Mercedes-Benz India posts highest ever sales in August 2010

    Month of August: Witnessed a growth of 112% sales closing at 573 units. (August 2009: 270 units) Total of 3497 units sold in Jan-August 2010 which is a 84% growth over corresponding period 2009 (Jan-August 2009 – 1899units) The all New E-Class (206 units) & C-Class (256 units) continued to drive volumes for August 2010 […]

    40 Percent of Automotive Engineering Services to be outsourced to Service Providers by 2015, reaching USD 101.6 Million – says Frost & Sullivan

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: Frost & Sullivan, recently concluded their 2nd annual flagship event GIL 2010: India – The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership, at The Leela Palace, Bangalore. The Congress, besides focusing on CEOs perspective on growth, had specific industry think tank sessions and several panel discussions, that were held parellely. The Automotive […]

    Hero Honda introduces new Super Splendor; priced at Rs 45,950

    The country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda today launched a new variant of its one of the best-sellers — Super Splendor, priced at Rs 45,950 (ex-showroom, Delhi). “The 125cc segment has been stagnant or even declining in the past one year, but we believe that we can grow the market. Our own expectation is to […]

    Maruti Suzuki scales up 24 pc in Aug

    The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported its highest ever monthly sales at 1,04,791 units in August, registering 23.56 per cent jump over the year-ago period. Sales for the same month last year were at 84,808 units, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. “This is the highest ever monthly […]

    Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi is Indian motorcycle of the year

    Every year, Indian automobile journalists from different auto enthusiast magazines come together to rate the best cars and motorcycles of the year. This year was no different, and the motorcycle that walked away with the honours is the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi. The magazines that participated were Auto India, Autocar India, B S Motoring, Bike […]

    Ford Recalls 462,750 Minivans

    Ford Motors  is recalling 462, 750 1998-2003 Ford Windstar minivans over concerns that rear axles could corrode and fail, Detroit News reported Friday. The recall covers vans sold or registered in 21 “Salt Belt” states (including Michigan) and Washington, D.C., over concerns that after years of running, “corrosion can weaken the rear axle” and possibly […]

    Maruti to launch limited edition Ritz today

    The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India will launch a limited edition of its compact car Ritz on Saturday. It will cost about Rs 16,000 more from the existing version. Maruti Suzuki will introduce about 5,000 units of the limited edition, which is based on the current Vxi and Vdi versions, over the next […]

    Toyota USA Recalls 1 Mln Corollas in N. America

    Toyota USA has begun to recall voluntarily some 1.13 million 2005-08 Corolla and Corolla Matrix cars sold in North America due to faulty engine control modules, the company said on Thursday. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are included in the recall, the Torrance, California-based Japanese automaker said. On vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine […]

    Mercedes-Benz introduces its eighth offering in E-Class range: the new E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

    E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY marks the debut of CGI technology in the E-Class. Available in the popular Elegance range, the E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY churns out a power of 183 hp and 285 Nm torque E-Class range offers the widest variety as compared to any product in its segment with 8 product offerings ranging from […]

    M&M signs MoU to acquire stake in SsangYong Motor

    Inching towards acquiring a majority stake in SsangYong Motor (SM), auto major Mahindra & Mahindra said it has signed an agreement with the beleaguered South Korean firm. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said that the signing of the memorandum of understanding will be followed by […]