Archive for December, 2009
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
We recently reported that Ford was the first to enable iTunes Tagging with the launch of new HD Radio capability in its line-up. Now we have word that Ford India has inaugurated a brand-new Sales, Service and Showroom dealership in the city of Patna, called Priyadarshi Ford. The inauguration took place in presence of Michael [...]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
When it comes to pick-up trucks, not many Indians use them for hauling heavy loads. However, mini trucks have been very popular here. Tata already has one and is doing well. Now Indian automobile company Mahindra sends word that the Maxximo mini truck would be launched at the Auto Expo in January 2010. Dr. Pawan [...]
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
We recently saw Audi announce the new Audi A8 available with Google Earth. Now Ford has announced that it is the first auto manufacturer to offer HD Radio technology with iTunes Tagging capability in its lineup. This functionality will be available in the New Year. iTunes Tagging and extremely clear radio sound through the HD [...]
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
A few days ago, we had reported that Skoda India had posted 183 percent growth for the month of November this year. It seems that the Czech carmaker is doing well in other parts of the world too. Now Skoda UK sends word that their sales continued to increase in November 2009 as demand went [...]
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Maruti Suzuki has been fairly strong in the India market with its healthy line-up of cars which includes the Alto, the ever-popular Swift, A-star and Ritz, the Estilo and the SX4. Now Maruti Suzuki India has announced that it will premier its Concept R3, at the upcoming Auto Expo 2010 to be held in January [...]
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
The last two years saw Japanese car makers Honda release the New City, the Jazz hatchback and a new Civic. They have also come with an insurance initiative called as “Honda Assure Insurance Program”. Now HSCI (Honda Siel Cars India) sends word about their memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Axis Bank. T Natsume is the [...]
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Hyundai wants to start the New Year with a bang! This is evident in the fact that Hyundai has revealed three new special editions added to its line-up for the New Year. The new special edition variants will be of the company’s best-selling i10, i20 and i30 ranges, which offer stylish new looks and great [...]
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Earlier this year, automakers such as Toyota and Honda increased the prices of their cars in India. After that, it was pretty much cool when it came to car prices as not many car makers hiked prices. Now Fiat India reveals that prices of Fiat Linea and Grande Punto will increase by 2 to 2.5 [...]
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Some time ago we reported about the all-new Audi A8 and that it would make its debut in Miami. Now Audi has announced that several new technology advancements will make their debut in the new Audi A8, the most interesting being the option of Google information services channelled to the luxury car via the internet. [...]
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Japanese carmaker Toyota has an interesting line-up of vehicles in India, especially their sports utility vehicles and MUVs. They have launched the new Land Cruiser as well as the Fortuner here. Now TKM (Toyota Kirloskar Motors) sends word that the Prado Diesel has been introduced in India. Sandeep Singh is the Deputy Managing Director of [...]
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Rarely do Indians get a chance to buy ‘special editions’ of their favorite cars as most auto makers have been conservative when it comes to launching such vehicles here. Previously Ford and Mercedes-Benz have released special editions here. Now Audi India sends word about the Limited Edition Audi A6 2.7 TDI. Benoit Tiers is the [...]
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Back in July this year, Bob Lutz from General Motors had revealed that a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe would be coming out soon. However, a few weeks later the American company had indicated that a convertible CTS coupe would not be made. Now Cadillac sends word that the CTS-V Coupe would be showcased at the 2010 [...]
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Last week, General Motors India revealed what they would be getting at the upcoming motor show in Delhi early next month. Now HSCI (Honda Siel Cars India) has revealed that the world premier of Honda New Small Concept will take place at the 10th Auto Expo 2010. Tatsuya Natsume is the director for sales and [...]
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Some two days ago, we had reported that General Motors India had informed that they would be getting some six production and concept vehicles at the 2010 Auto Expo that takes place in January in New Delhi. Now GM India sends word about their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India for vehicle [...]
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
For British luxury SUV maker Land Rover, the Freelander 2 has proved to be a successful vehicle. They have sold more than 44,000 units from the time it was launched in 2006. Now Land Rover sends word about the Freelander 2 ‘White & Black’ Special Editions for the 2010 model year. John Edwards is the [...]
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