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Mahindra launches limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has launched the limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’ built on its W8 model, priced at Rs 13.94 lakh (ex-showroomChennai). It comes with a 140bhp (103Kw) mHawk engine with 330Nm torque and a 6-speed transmission, 5th generation variable geometry turbocharger. A limited number of only 1000 units will be made. Speaking at the launch, Vivek Nayer, Chief[Read More…]

by June 9, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Polaris India bags ‘Fastest Vehicle’ award in Meerut Motor Rally 2014

Polaris India bags ‘Fastest Vehicle’ award in Meerut Motor Rally 2014

Polaris India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc., the world leader in off-road and all-terrain vehicles has bagged the winner’s trophy at the Meerut Autocross & Motocross 2014. Polaris India was declared the ’Fastest Vehicle of the Day’ at the event and bagged the first place in the 4X4 without roll cage class. It also secured[Read More…]

BMW X5 to be  manufactured in Chennai

BMW X5 to be manufactured in Chennai

The BMW X5 xDrive30d will be locally produced at the company’s plant in Chennai in diesel variant and will be available at BMW dealerships across India from June 2014 onwards. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, the BMW X5 is entering a new chapter in its history. It accentuates the masculine presence and powerful personality and offers customers[Read More…]

by May 29, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Hero MotoCorp’s Q4 profit skids despite record sales

Hero MotoCorp’s Q4 profit skids despite record sales

Hero MotoCorp Limited (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported record sales for the fourth quarter (January-March 2014). Riding on its highest-ever quarterly sales of 15,89,462 units of two-wheeler for the period, the company’s total turnover (Net Sales & other Operating Income) in the quarter grew to Rs 6512.96 crore, a growth of 6% over Rs 6145.75 crore recorded[Read More…]

Maruti Suzuki introduces ‘Celerio Green’ with iGPI technology @ Rs 4.68 lakh

Maruti Suzuki introduces ‘Celerio Green’ with iGPI technology @ Rs 4.68 lakh

 Buoyed by the success of Celerio, car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited introduced Celerio Green, the CNG powered Celerio recently. Priced at Rs.4.68 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi), the Celerio Green is available on the VXi trim (Manual Transmission). Powered by the factory fitted iGPI technology (intelligent Gas Port Injection) the Bi-fuel Celerio Green delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency of 31.79 km/kg[Read More…]

by May 28, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
General Motors India to start exporting vehicles

General Motors India to start exporting vehicles

General Motors India today announced that it will begin production of export vehicles at its Talegaon Plant in the second half of 2014, with sales commencing in Chile in the first quarter of 2015. Its first export model will be the left-hand-drive version of the Chevrolet Beat. The fuel-efficient smart city car is already built and sold in many markets[Read More…]

by May 27, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Optare unveils MetroDecker

Optare unveils MetroDecker

Optare, Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary in the UK, launched the MetroDecker, its exciting new double decker bus in London on Wednesday. Designed and built at a state-of-the-art assembly facility in Leeds, the MetroDecker leverages Optare’s extensive experience and engineering capabilities and boasts exceptional build-quality, comfort and optimised operational efficiency. The stylish new MetroDecker shares a common platform with its single deck[Read More…]

New FUSO trucks from Chennai launched in Zimbabwe

New FUSO trucks from Chennai launched in Zimbabwe

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Japan (MFTBC), a Daimler Company, launched its robust DICV-made trucks in Zimbabwe, making it the 4th African market since the start of export in May 2013. As a part of the first 15 export markets for DICV under[Read More…]

by May 21, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
First production HondaJet aircraft nears completion

First production HondaJet aircraft nears completion

Honda Aircraft Company today announced several achievements and milestones in the development of the HondaJet. At a press conference today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, the President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company Michimasa Fujino said, “Honda Aircraft Company’s most important goals are achieving Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification and delivering the first[Read More…]

Apprentices from Volkswagen Academy India build a fire-fighting car for the Pune Plant

Apprentices from Volkswagen Academy India build a fire-fighting car for the Pune Plant

Apprentices undergoing a three-year Dual Apprenticeship course at the Volkswagen Academy India have built a fire-fighting car for the Safety Department of Volkswagen Pune Plant as their final year project. This helped the students gain hands-on experience with various activities involved in building a car. Volkswagen Academy India had started its three-year Dual Apprenticeship Programme at Pune Plant in 2011.[Read More…]

by May 13, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive