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Jaguar F-TYPE bags 2013 World Car Design of the Year award at New York International Auto Show

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Apr 1 2013

The Jaguar F-TYPE has today been declared the 2013 World Car Design of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.

Volvo to develop Eicher as its fifth global brand

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 31 2013

The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer, Volvo AB is aiming at developing India as a hub for medium duty engines.

One-day Logistics Summit and B2C Connnect 2013 to be held in Coimbatore on April 20

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 31 2013

A one-day Logistics Summit and B2C Connect 2013, organised by the local chapter of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) will be held in Coimbatore on April 20.

New Maruti Suzuki SX4 launched in India for same price of Rs 7.38 lakh

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 30 2013

India's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India launched the new Maruti Suzuki SX4 in New Delhi yesterday, maintained the same price of the existing version of Rs 7.38 lakh Ex-Showroom, Delhi.

Hinduja Group, Ras Al Khaimah promoted lubricant plant goes on stream in UAE

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 30 2013

The new lubricant manufacturing plant, jointly promoted by the Government of Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the UAE and the London-based Hinduja Group went on stream today.

Ford India employee's head rolls after JWT India TV ad campaign for Ford Figo goof up

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 30 2013

Immediately after the exits at ad agency JWT India, a Ford employee has quit the job after an advertisement campaign for Ford Figo led into troubled waters.

ICRA projects 4-5 percent volume growth for Indian two-wheeler Industry in FY13

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 30 2013

ICRA report said that based on 2012 volumes, India was the largest two-wheeler market, with sales at 13.8 million vehicles.

Graphic design as a profession is linked to marketing objectives and business goals of an organisastion

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 30 2013

Graphic design as a profession is inherently linked to the marketing objectives and business goals of an organisation, but it is very sad that no one is bothered about this, says Vijaybahu Joshi, Creative Strategist, Educator and Communication Design Professional.

Maruti Suzuki lays more emphasis on in-film branding in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 29 2013

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the protagonist in the new film, Mere Dad Ki Maruti.

AKG Harman to launch headphones tuned by TIESTO at the upcoming Greatest DJ in the World three city contest in India from March 29-31

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 29 2013

First of its kind headphones engineered for Electronic Dance Music, styled and tuned by TIËSTO to be available at the upcoming three city concert in India.

Volvo introduces cyclist detection system with full auto brake

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 29 2013

The Swedish car maker Volvo has introduced in what could be termed as the world's first cyclist detection system with full auto brake, besides its existing five-star rated safety features.

Aqua Logistics decides to hive of three of its Hong Kong based units due to slowdown

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 28 2013

The Mumbai-based Aqua Logistics has firmed up its decision to hive off three of its Hong Kong-based units, given prevailing market slowdown.

India to use road pathology for the first time to probe road accidents

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 28 2013

Road pathology, a practice that is in vogue in the developed countries to examine reasons behind road accidents, would be put into use for the first time in the country.

Hyundai Motor India to restructure its sales, besides multi-skilling its associates utilising current slowdown

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 28 2013

The Chennai-based Hyundai Motor India, making use of the current slowdown is rejigging its sales sales organisation, besides revamping its marketing strategy by extending multi-skilling training to its associates.

Denso Corporation's joint venture proposal with Pricol gets approval from Competition Commission of India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Mar 28 2013

The regulating body, Competition Commission of India has given its approval for Japanese auto component manufacturer, Denso Corporation's proposed joint venture with the Coimbatore-based instrument cluster manufacturer Pricol, stating that the deal would not have any major bearing on competition.