Monday, April 30, 2007

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Chevrolet : General Motors plans to launch two new models in India

General Motors Corp is planning to launch two models in the Indian market in addition to the recently launched small car Spark, the Mint reported citing the company.

Chevrolet : General Motors India launches Chevrolet Spark


General Motors India on Tuesday launched its new compact Chevrolet Spark car in for the Indian market.

Toyota : Toyota Corolla picks up high speed in March

After being battered by the launch of Honda Civic last year, Toyota Corolla seems to be on the road to recovery.

General : Wagoner all set to drive in on April 16

It will be an action-packed two-days for GM chief Rick Wagoner in India. During his visit, he will formally launch GM’s much-awaited small car.....

BMW : BMW Mini in India, by 2009

BMW now comes with a made in India tag and soon they will look at sourcing auto components from India for other markets. There is more good news as BMW plans to drive.

Chevrolet : Chevrolet Spark coming next week

General Motors would be driving into the booming small-car market with Chevrolet Spark, which is scheduled for launch next week.

Toyota : Toyota's small car may be made in India

The small car brandwagon seems to be in top gear. Japanese car major Toyota is reportedly working on a global small car platform which will also be manufactured in India.

Porsche : Porsche rolls out Cayenne SUV

German sports car major Porsche on Wednesday rolled out its second generation Cayenne SUV in India at a price range of Rs. 49.30 lakh to Rs. 1.10 crore.

Nissan : Nissan to launch Teana next wk; take 25% in JV

Japanese auto major Nissan, which has entered into a tripartite joint venture with Renault and Mahindra & Mahindra for setting up a plant in Chennai, is almost certain to have 25% stake in the venture

Toyota : Toyota to make compact at 2nd India plant - report

Toyota Motor Co. plans to launch a compact car in India by late 2009 and expects to sell 52,000 units in the first year, the Mint paper said on Monday.....

Bentley : Bentley's Rs 2.2cr GT Convertible on road in May

Mind paying a few crore rupees for a used car? If you don't, then look out for premium car maker Bentley's offering of luxury on four wheels, as the company....

Mercedes-Benz : Mercedes has no competition

Faced by the onslaught by Audi and BMW in India’s luxury car market, DiamlerChrysler is flexing its muscles by diversifying its portfolio.....

Audi : Lexus LS 460 is 2007 World Car of the Year

Lexus LS 460 from Toyota has been picked to be the 2007 World Car of the Year by a panel of 44 automotive journalists from around the world....

Chrysler : Daimler launches two new variants

Unruffled by competition from compatriots BMW and Audi, German luxury car maker DaimlerChrysler on Friday said it was confident of maintaining its leadership position in India.

Tata : Tata Motors to enter used car market

The used car market is gearing up. After Maruti Udyog's TruValue second-hand automobiles and the announcement of a possible entry of Mukesh Ambani's...

General : Getz Prime and Logan set to spark price wars

Expect some more churn in the domestic car mart. The newly-launched 1.1 litre Getz Prime and the recent introduction of the much-awaited Logan from Mahindra-Renault are set to spark a price war in the

Nissan : Nissan Plans $3,000 Car For India

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has big plans for the Indian market, where he plans to launch a small car with a rock-bottom sticker price under $3,000.....

Hyundai : Hyundai doubtful about Tata’s Rs. 1 lakh car’s success

South Korean automaker Hyundai is facing massive challenge from Tata Motors in the Indian auto market for the second spot after Maruti.

Renault : Renault’s Rs 1.35 lakh car ambition

Renault has just launched their Logan car in collaboration with Mahindra in the Indian market. The car is priced competitively and should give massive competition.

Fiat : New Fiat Palio Stile launched at Rs 3.49 lakh

Italian automotive giant, Fiat today launched its new hatchback Palio Stile in two petrol engine variants, Palio Stile 1.1 and Palio Stile 1.6.

Renault : Mahindra-Renault JV launches Logan in India

Spicing up competition in the entry-level sedan segment, French auto major Renault today launched Logan in the Indian market through its joint venture partner Mahindra and Mahindra.

Fiat : Fiat plans mid-size blitz in 2008

Fiat’s hatchback Grande Punto and sedan Linea were expected to be launched in India by mid-2008,said Stefan Ketter, senior vice-president, manufacturing,Fiat Group Automobiles.

General : Auto mkt vibrant with new launches

Higher interest rates may slow down sales but the Indian Auto market is buzzing with new launches.The first day of the new financial year has seen two new models drive out, from fiat and Hyundai.

Hyundai : Hyundai Getz a new zing in its Prime

Maruti officials have been heard exclaiming that it is unfair to compare the new Chevrolet UV-A and the Suzuki Swift. Unfair because the benefits from the lower excise duty rate.

Chevrolet : GM India launches Chevrolet Optra Platinum

General Motors India today launched the Chevrolet Optra Platinum, a special edition of its popular luxury sedan. The Optra Platinum features elegant new exterior accoutrements.

BMW : BMW in India

German automajor -- BMW -- unveiled its first manufacturing plant in Chennai on Friday (March 30). The plant, which is set up at an estimated cost of Rs 115 crore.

General : New launches to add to April heat in car mart

The month of April, which heralds the new fiscal, is set to witness a flurry of vehicle launches from car manufacturers in the country. In the first week of the month itself.

BMW : BMW rolls out 3 series sedans in India

There is good news for all BMW lovers. BMWs may now cost up to 40 per cent less as the first made in India Beemer rolls from its Chennai factory.

Chevrolet : General Motors launches Optra limited edition

General Motors India on Thursday launched a special 'Platinum' edition of its luxury sedan Chevrolet Optra priced at Rs 8.24 lakh.

BMW : BMW sees India as major growth market

German auto major BMW would be investing more than Rs 1,000 crore for its Indian operation in the short run and sees India as a major growth market, particularly in the high-end.


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