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Limited Edition Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-450° sets the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 on fire

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

Celebrating 50 years birthday, the Italian luxury car major Lamborghini unveiled a new limited edition super sports car, Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-450° at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China.

JCB India produces 50,000th engine from its Ballabgargh plant

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

JCB India Limited today has produced its 50,000th engine at its Ballabgargh plant in India.

Shanghai Auto Show 2013 starts with a relevant theme of Innovation for Better Life

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

Auto Shanghai 2013, the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, which opened yesterday in China at Shanghai New International Exp Centre, ending on April 29, has the major theme as 'Innovation for Better Life'.

Michelin Tyres India opens Rajasthan's fourth truck service centre in Jodhpur

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

Michelin expands presence in Rajasthan by launching the fourth Michelin Truck Service Centre in Jodhpur Strengthening the MTSC network to 13 outlets across the country.

Polaris launch off-roading circuits at Sarjapur and Yeshwanthpur in Bangalore

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

For those who love to go off-road with their quad bikes or race down the uneven tracks, Polaris India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc, the world leader in off-road and All-Terrain Vehicles, yesterday announced the launch of two off-road circuits at Sarjapur and in Yeshwanthpur near Bangalore in association with Target Games and Facilities.

Honda Acura Concept SUV-X makes debut at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

Acura, a division Japanese car maker Honda has showcased for the first time outside North America, its Concept SUV-X at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013, which commenced in China yesterday.

Shanghai Auto Show 2013 starts from April 21-29 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 22 2013

Auto Shanghai 2013, also being called in local parlance by many names such as Shanghai Auto Show 2013 or Shanghai Motor Show 2013 kick-started in China yesterday, where the 2,000 odd auto makers are looking forward to improve their sales fortunes at a time where there is a pronounced slowdown in the global car market.

SAME Deutz-Fahr to launch Lamborghini tractors in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 21 2013

The Italian farm equipment manufacturer, SAME Deutz-Fahr Group is launching its Lamborghini brand tractors in the Indian market.

Aston Martin GT Rapide S rocks at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 21 2013

The British car maker Aston Martin's pavilion at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 was replete with a slew of models including a Centenary Edition, Aston Martin Rapide S and a personalised Q by Rapide S, Vanquish, GT, new DB9 and V8 Vantage.

Ford Escort Concept car displayed at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 21 2013

The US car major, Ford has displayed its C-Segment Ford Escort Concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China.

Geely KC Concept car unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 21 2013

The Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is exhibiting its Geely KC Concept car at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 being held in China.

Maserati Ghibli creates sensation at Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 20 2013

Maserati Ghibli, the maiden mid sized four door sports saloon is attracting car enthusiasts at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 in China.

Hyundai Mistra Concept sedan unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 20 2013

In an apparent initiative to be a leading player in China has unveiled its China exclusive model, Hyundai Mistra Concept car at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013.

India to see steep fall in luxury car prices

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 20 2013

Luxury cars are set to witness steep fall in its prices as vehicles exported from European countries as well as from Japan and South Korea to flood the Indian market, thanks to the FTA.

Volkswagen India to double its market share by seven percent in 2018

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 20 2013

German auto firm Volkswagen AG is contemplating on doubling its Indian market share by seven percent as early as 2018, even as it targets to become the largest car manufacturer in the world.