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AMW Motor shelves plans of selling stake due to market slowdown in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

The Gujarat-based commercial vehicles manufacturer, Asia Motor Works initially planned to raise $ 150 million through stake dilution plan for its expansion programme.

CII TCM organising two-day event, Cost Congress 2012 on December 6 in Chennai

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

The Confederation of Indian Industry's Total Cost Management Division is organising its two-day flagship event, Cost Congress 2012 on December 6 at Hotel Hilton, Chennai.

Audi Approved Plus service facility opened in West Delhi

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

Audi India's latest state of the art service facility, Audi Approved Plus was opened on main Najafgargh Road, Moti Nagar this morning.

AMW launches 2528 TP Tipper in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

Asia Motor Works, the Gujarat-based commercial vehicles manufacturer has launched 2528 TP Tipper in India, which would reduce mining cost by six percent.

TVS & Sons inaugurates Ashok Leyland 3S dealership in Chennai

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

The inauguration marks TVS & Sons' 27th facility for Ashok Leyland across Tamil Nadu and 63rd dealership across India.

Ashok Leyland to roll out four products, increases spend by Rs 300 crore

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

The Chennai-based Ashok Leyland Limited, the flagship firm of the Hinduja Group and one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in the country is contemplating on unveiling four products and new variants of its existing offerings for Defence.

MRF Tyre shares soar by five percent at Rs 11,700 apiece at BSE

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

The shares of MRF Tyres over performs the market by gaining 16 percent in past one week post Q4 earnings.

SIAM Conference addresses need to recognise diesel as viable solution

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

Leading Indian Industry body, the Society of Automobile Manufacturers recently organised a conference on 'Diesel for Future: Economy & Environment in New Delhi, where the key speakers urged the need to recognise diesel as a viable alternative.

GM India lays emphasis on the use of diesel fuel to power vehicles in the future

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

Lowell Paddock of General Motors had urged the use of clean diesel fuel to power vehicles in the future at a recently held conference organised by SIAM, titled: 'Diesel For Future: Economy and Environment'.

Ravi Srinivasan of Craftsman Automation wins TiECON Award 2012

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 5 2012

Ravi Srinivasan, Managing Director of Craftsman Automation, one of the leading engineering firm engaged in the manufacturing of precision compnnents, have won the TieCOn Award 2012 at a function held in Chennai.

Number of new vehicle owners in India has increased only marginally in 2012, study

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 4 2012

What with the burgeoning interest rates, coupled with spiralling fuel cost and sagging economy had resulted in the number of new vehicle owners in India had grown marginally in the current year in contrast with 2011.

Kannur airport will be ready within three years

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 4 2012

Work on proposed Kannur international airport would be dedicated to the nation in three years, K Babu, Minister in charge, has said.

Spot rubber dips on peak arrival season in India

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 4 2012

Physical rubber prices surrendered further yesterday, while the market seemed to be expecting a sharp increase in arrivals during the ongoing peak production season.

Bosch to enhance its product offering in India after acquisition of XPX Service Solutions

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 4 2012

The Bangalore-based Indian arm of the German auto component major, Bosch is contemplating on strengthening its product portfolio, following the global acquisition of the US-based auto diagnostics specialist, SPX Service Solutions for $ 1.15 billion.

Indian Manufacturing sector growth registers five month high in November 2012

Automotive News by Jayashankar Menon on Dec 4 2012

Indian manufacturing sector has logged a humungous growth in November, clocking the fastest pace in five months.