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Mercedes Benz record August sales

Nabanita Roy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:34:46 +0000

Mercedes Benz India has released their sales figures for the month of August 2010. Just like previous month, Mercedes Benz India has recorded their highest ever sales figures in a calendar month. Selling 573 luxury vehicles, Mercedes Benz India excelled themselves by 303 units when compared with sales made in the month of August 2009. [...]

Kia Motors CEO resigns over recalls

Nabanita Roy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:26:43 +0000

Mr Chung Sung-eun, VC and CEO of Kia Motors has resigned from his job last week after the company had to recall over 100,000 units due to a wiring trouble. Sung-eun was one of the two Kia Motors CEO, he is succeeded by President Lee Hyong-keun. Kia Motors, in a statement announced that the promotion [...]

Honda India worried by VW-Suzuki partnership

Nabanita Roy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:47:54 +0000

Honda Motors CEO and President, India, Mr Takashi Nagai said, “This (VW-Suzuki partnership) is very worrying for us,” referring to the partnership between car manufacturers Suzuki and Volkswagen. Honda disclosed their displeasure over such partnerships. Honda said that such partnerships are threatening for their survival in the country as these partnerships will bring down manufacturing [...]

Tata Motors bought Jaguar after a look at 2011 XJ?

Nabanita Roy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:32:01 +0000

A senior official of the Jaguar which is currently owned by Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors has revealed that Tata bought Jaguar from Ford after they saw the sketches of 2011 Jaguar XJ. Mr Gary Temple, President, Jaguar North America, said, “What we had coming to market (2011 Jaguar XJ) was what made them (Tata [...]

Spy Shots : 2011 Hyundai i10

Nabanita Roy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:59:53 +0000

Hyundai is all set to launch the 2011 i10 in the Indian market. The country’s second largest car manufacturer is claiming the new i10 will have the most advanced 1.2L engine in India. The new improved 1.2L Kappa engine will have variable valve timing in order to facilitate better mileage, lower emissions and better response. [...]

Spy Shots : 2011 Skoda Superb 1.6L TDR CR

Nabanita Roy — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:10:35 +0000

Motoroids.com spotted the all new 2011 Skoda Superb powered with a 1.6L TDR CR engine getting tested on the Indian roads. The same model was launched by Skoda Auto earlier this year in the European market. The new 1.6L TDR CR replaces the previously installed 1.9L TDI PD engine. Motoroids.com spotted the car getting tested [...]

Suzuki Motors to assemble manufacturing unit in India

Nabanita Roy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:06:48 +0000

Japanese auto manufacturer, Suzuki Motors, plans to build a new manufacturing unit in India, a report in Japanese Business Daily, Nikkei reported. The report did not bear the name of its source. The new plant is reported to have an annual capacity of 250,000 units and will be ready to deliver by 2013. Maruti Suzuki [...]

Volkswagen to develop small car with Maruti ‘s help

Nabanita Roy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:58:58 +0000

Latest reports suggest Maruti Suzuki India will help Volkswagen to build a new car. This new car will be a small car which with a price tag of less than Rs 4 lakhs. VW is probably utilising the investment made in Suzuki Motors. VW, Europe’s largest car manufacturer bought 19% of Suzuki shares earlier. Mr [...]

Hyundai Sonata US Sales soars

Nabanita Roy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:46:42 +0000

When all cars manufacturers are facing a tough time selling cars in US, Hyundai Sonata defied the trend. Registering sales of 21,399 units for the month of August, Hyundai managed a huge 81% increase in sales but when compared to the sales figures of August 2009, Hyundai were behind by 11%. Hyundai managed to sell [...]

Chevrolet reveals 5 doors Cruze hatchback

Nabanita Roy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:35:42 +0000

GM released images of their to be launched hatchback variant of Cruze. Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will be a 5 door variant of their popular sedan Cruze. GM will showcase Cruze Hatchback for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show starting at the end of this month. GM has not revealed anything about Cruze [...]