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Mahindra launches Arjun Novo tractors

Mahindra launches Arjun Novo tractors

Bhargav TS Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its technologically advanced Arjun Novo tractors today in Chennai. The company has replaced its existing product Arjun 605DI with the new one, which is built on a new platform and available in 2 variants of 57HP – 605DI-i and 52HP – 605DI-PS. The new high power tractor is designed and developed in Mahindra[Read More…]

by August 20, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan, Launched Nationally

ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan, Launched Nationally

The Zest base variant in petrol starts at Rs.4.64 Lakhs and the base variant, in Diesel starts at Rs. 5.64 Lakhs, ex-showroom, New Delhi Zest comes loaded with 29 segment leading features Available in four trims in Petrol and five trims in Diesel Range will come in six exciting colours On sale in over 470 Tata Motors passenger vehicle sales[Read More…]

by August 12, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Hyundai Motor India launches all- new “The Elite i20”   

Hyundai Motor India launches all- new “The Elite i20”  

Bhargav TS Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has launched Elite i20 in India, the next generation of its premium hatchback i20 at a starting price of Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai). The Elite i20 is being launched globally for the first time in India, which was designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rsheim, Germany. Elite i20 is the first[Read More…]

by August 12, 2014 OEM, Web Exclusive
MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

Motorists currently waste 106 days of their lives searching for a spot New App linked to 100,000 parking places across the UK MINI owners can download App from Apple App Store now JustPark, the online service that lets you park wherever and whenever, has revealed that MINI will be the first car brand in the world to allow drivers to[Read More…]

by August 8, 2014 International, OEM, Web Exclusive
Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr will build the paint shop for the successor model of the Volkswagen Crafter in the new Polish VW plant Wrzesnia. This contract is one of the biggest projects in the history of Dürr and was awarded in the second quarter of 2014. The paint shop will enable a particularly resource-saving operation with low energy, water and material consumption. This[Read More…]

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone is pleased to announce that its Bridgestone-brand DUELER H/L 33 tires will be original equipment on the new Lexus NX compact crossover SUV* launched first in Japan on July 29 and then globally. Engineered with low rolling resistance, the DUELER H/L 33 will play a key role in the vehicle’s ability to deliver impressive handling, stability and fuel efficiency. Widely[Read More…]

PSA Group honours Hirschman employees with its first ‘Best Plant’ supplier award

PSA Group honours Hirschman employees with its first ‘Best Plant’ supplier award

The production location of Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH in Békéscsaba, Hungary, has been named the “Best Plant of 2013” with the supplier award from the PSA Group. With this award, the French automotive group, which owns car brands including Peugeot and Citroën, recognises the commitment and outstanding services of the employees in the Békéscsaba plant. In total, the French car[Read More…]

Ford, Suppliers Help Develop Industry-First Technologies for Mustang, F-150; Working Together Key to Ford’s Aggressive 2014 Product Launches

Ford, Suppliers Help Develop Industry-First Technologies for Mustang, F-150; Working Together Key to Ford’s Aggressive 2014 Product Launches

Ford Motor Company today announced details on new development techniques used to create its all-new Mustang and F-150, originating with the automaker’s suppliers. As Ford embarks on its most aggressive product launch year to date, with 23 launches globally – 16 in North America – the company is looking to its suppliers to help differentiate its products in the global[Read More…]

Hyundai Motor Ranks Highest Non-premium in J.D. Power APEAL Study; Accent Ranks Highest in Small Car Segment

Hyundai Motor Ranks Highest Non-premium in J.D. Power APEAL Study; Accent Ranks Highest in Small Car Segment

J.D. Power designated 2014 Accent as its most appealing small car in its 2014 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released on 24 July. Hyundai is also the highest-ranked non-premium brand in the J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), marking the first time a nameplate has ranked highest among non-premium brands in both APEAL and IQS in the same year. In[Read More…]

SAE International Publishes New standard, SAE J2601, to Establish Worldwide Basis for H2 Fueling of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

SAE International published the J2601 standard, “Fueling Protocols for Light Duty Gaseous Hydrogen Surface Vehicles”, the light duty hydrogen fueling protocol which will serve as the baseline for fueling the first generation hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEVs) with hydrogen. This standard will be used worldwide for hydrogen fueling stations. “SAE J2601 enables a safe and quick hydrogen fueling experience[Read More…]