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Bajaj Auto to develop LCV on RE60 platform

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 7 2013

Even as Bajaj Auto is preparing to launch RE60 light passenger carrier awaiting Government approval, it is also planning to develop light commercial vehicles from RE60 platform.

Honda Amaze to take on the might of Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 7 2013

The much awaited compact sedan from the stable of Honda Cars India Limited, when it is unveiled on April 10, 2013 the industry grapevines predict that the Honda Amaze would take on the might of the leader in the segment, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire.

Mahindra to develop bigger electric vehicle after the successful debut of e2o

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 7 2013

Home growth auto major, Mahindra & Mahindra has set its eyes on developing a bigger electric vehicle after the successful launch of its electric car, e2o.

Kris Gopalakrishnan is new President of CII

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 6 2013

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has elected Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Infosys as President for the year 2013-14.

Chennai Port exports 2.72 lakh cars in 2012-13

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 6 2013

The Chennai Port Trust has exported 2.72 lakh cars in 2012-13 as against 2.52 lakh in the year ago period.

SHARP Plasmacluster car air purifier launched in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 5 2013

Sharp introduces car air purifier with Plasmacluster Ion Technology in India.

SHARP Plasmacluster car air purifier launched in India with an introductory price of Rs 11,990

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 5 2013

Sharp introduces car air purifier with Plasmacluster Ion Technology in India.

Maruti Suzuki shares bullish thanks to weaker Japanese yen seen improving margins

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 5 2013

Shares of Maruti Suzuki shares India showed an upward tick of 4.5 percent on this morning, on hopes a weaker yen currency likely to improve margins by reducing the costs of importing auto parts from Japan after the Bank of Japan unleashed unprecedented monetary expansion.

Praful Patel favours vehicles priced below Rs 10 lakh to be exempted from SUV Tax

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 5 2013

Heavy industries and public enterprises minister Praful Patel today favours vehicles priced below Rs 10 lakh to be exempted from the 'SUV-tax' announced in this year's Budget.

Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2013 season kicks off with Drivers’ Selection

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2013 proceedings got underway as drivers appeared for Driver Selection round, while 35 drivers took part at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore, 13 drivers got selected for driving the Polo R Cup 2013 season.

Audi R8 V10 plus launched in Mumbai for a price of Rs 2,05,95,000

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

Audi breaks new ground in performance with the introduction of Audi R8 R8 V10 plus with a price tag of Rs 2,05,95,000 (Ex-Showroom, Maharashtra).

Ford plans to export EcoSport to 40 countries from India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

The Chennai-based Ford India, the subsidiary of the US automobile giant Ford has announced that it would export its newest sports utility vehicle from its stable, Ford EcoSport to 40 countries from India after the vehicle's roll out soon.

Tata PRIMA trucks launched in Sri Lanka

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

Tata Motors, along with its partner, Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC, ushered new era in the Sri Lankan auto industry with the launch of the Tata PRIMA range of world-class commercial vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz India posts 5.3 percent growth in 2013

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

The German luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz India has ended the financial year 2012-13 posting an increase of 5.3 percent in comparison with the year ago period.

MRF Tyres rank highest in Customer Satisfaction with OE tyres in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 4 2013

Satisfaction with original equipment tyres—those selected by the automaker and sold with new vehicles—continues to increase in India year over year, according to the JD Power Asia Pacific 2013 India Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Index (TCSI) Study SM released today.