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All new 2011 Honda Accord
With all new exterior and interior facelifts, Erik Berkman VP for Honda America, presented 2011 Honda Accord to the world. Keeping the car's consistency intact, Mr Berkman added that new Accord will be even more fuel efficient than its older counterpart. 2011 Honda Accord will be available in the American market from August this year whereas it is supposed to be launched in India by yearend.
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Tata Motors plans to raise 47bn rupees to cut debt
India's largest car maker Tata Motors has announced fund raising plans that will issue shares, bonds and other instruments to raise the money. The company also needs around Rs. 2,500 crore to meet its capital expenditure, which is largely being met by cash flows.
Sales at Tata, which owns the Jaguar Land Rover brand and makes the Nano, the world's cheapest car, are increasing rapidly. But despite...
Mercedes Benz's used (pre-owned) cars programme for India
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When Mercedes Benz started their pre-owned cars program, called Proven Exlusivity in 2009, they made owning luxury cars more achievable to customers. The company is also looking forward to enter the car finance business as it looks to push sales in India amid increasing competition from rival BMW.
"Now we are bringing this to India to make the dream of many customers to own a Mercedes Benz even...
Production starts for hybrid Toyota Auris in UK facilities
The world's largest automaker Toyota has started the production of their latest full hybrid car at Burnaston, England. The hybrid version of Auris hatchback is Toyota's first European-made car will arrive at British car showrooms on July 1 and will secure around 400 British jobs.
"Toyota's decision to make Burnaston the only plant in the world to build the Hybrid Auris is a strong endorsement of the...
Chevrolet Orlando to replace Tavera in the compact MPV segment
The talks about General Motors to replace Tavera with Chevrolet Orlando rooted from reports that 'the company has decided not to upgrade the engines of the model Tavera due to the new emission norms. The old model Tavera is not compliant with the new BS-IV emission norms. The American automaker is looking to roll out Orlando to replace Tavera in the compact MPV segment.
The Chevrolet Orlando is a...
Mahindra & Mahindra to launch Logan variant in 18 months
Indian automobile giant Mahindra and Mahindra Limited will launch a new variant of Logan within the next 18 months.
Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, chief executive (automotive division) at M&M, said: "We plan to launch a restyled Logan within the next 18 months."
The said car will be below four metres. Mahindra & Mahindra will launch Logan in a new avatar and possibly with a new brand name. M&M...
Toyota recalling 2010 Lexus HS250h due to leak problem
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Two weeks ago, Suzuki recalled over 46,000 XL-7 and Grand Vitara SUVs due to faulty pulleys. Now, it's Toyota Motors Company's turn to pull out their 2010 Lexus HS250h gasoline-electric hybrid due to potential leak problem. Approximately 17,000 sedans for US market is said to be affected by the recall and stop-sale order.
The problem was pointed out during a crash test with the National Highway...
Tata Motors to launch Tata Venture this August
Tata Motors announced during an event that they will launch Tata Venture this coming August, a passenger van based on the Super Ace's platform and was displayed at the Auto Expo in January this year. The said vehicle can accommodate 5, 7 or 8 people, and uses a 1.4-liter diesel engine producing 70bhp.
The Venture will be sold through passenger car as well as commercial vehicle dealer showrooms. The...
Tata Motors to assemble Land Rover Freelander at MB former facility
Tata Motors plan to re-open Pimpri facility for the assembly of Land Rover Freelander in India will take place this December of 2010. Pimpri facility has been idled since Mercedes Benz moved to its own plant in Pune. Tata allocated around 150 crore Rupees for this project, according to reports.
The Land Rover Freelander will be pitted against BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Price range is said to cost around...
Hyundai to phase out Getz to pave way for i20
This could be the end for Hyundai Getz as the company's Indian arm decided to phase out the said hatchback which was launched in 2004. Maruti Swift underpriced Getz by 0.5 lakh when it went out of the market in 2005. Since then, sales of Getz continued to drop; only around 6,500 units were sold in 2009.
Due to low sales, Hyundai did not upgrade Getz to the new emission norms, preferring to concentrate...






















