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Volvo Launches New D3 Variants

Volvo’s current three model range for India includes an entry level sports luxury sedan, a high-end prestige sedan and a rugged all-wheel drive SUV. Even collectively the Swedish car maker’s “super safe” and highly efficient passenger vehicle trio have barely managed to make a dent in overall sales figures of their respective segments. Volvo’s 2.5-litre [...]

Published by AW on February 22nd, 2012 at 02:02 pm

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Hindustan Motors sets Rs. 12.25 price for pref allotment

Hindustan Motors has fixed Rs. 12.25 a share as the price for its preferential allotment of 11.8 million shares and warrants each to promoters, the company said over the weekend. The shares and warrants will be issued to Amar Investments Delhi, Bengal Rubber Company Ltd., Central India Industries Ltd. and Hindustan Discounting Co. Ltd., all part of [...]

Published by AW on February 6th, 2012 at 10:02 am

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2013 Toyota Prius c revealed at Detroit Auto Show

Toyota introduced a new member in its Prius line of hybrid cars – Prius c – at the North American International Auto Show. According to the carmaker, the ‘c’ stands for ‘City’ clearly indicating the four-door hatchback’s positioning as an urban car aimed at younger shoppers. The Prius c will command a starting price of [...]

Published by AW on January 11th, 2012 at 03:01 pm

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2013 Hyundai Veloster at the Detroit Motor Show

I set my eyes upon Hyundai’s first-ever crossover coupe christened the Veloster at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, and was instantly smitten by its radical styling and on paper credentials. In less than a year since its European debut, Hyundai’s 1+2 door coupe now arrives at North American shores (2012 Detroit Motor Show to be [...]

Published by AW on January 11th, 2012 at 02:01 pm

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New Tata Safari Storme unveiled among 3 vehicles

Tata Motors has unveiled the new Safari, the Storme, at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo. The new Safari has an all-new styling and comes with a host of new features and specifications. True to its 4WD pedigree, the Storme features a 2.2-liter 16-valve common rail (DiCOR) engine (140 PS power; 320 Nm torque) with a [...]

Published by AW on January 9th, 2012 at 11:01 am

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Ashok Leyland unveils 37-tonne haulage truck

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, introduced India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck with the highest payload of up to 27 tonnes. Built on the contemporary and future-ready U-Truck platform, the U-3723 H guarantees superior performance, durability and best-in-class operational efficiency. One outstanding feature of the U-3723 H is its five axles – twin steerable front [...]

Published by AW on January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am

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Rolls-Royce sales hit new record…Up 31% in 2011

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed record sales results for 2011. 3,538 cars were sold globally during the year, a 31 per cent increase on the 2010 total of 2,711 cars. The figure represents the best sales result in the company’s 107-year history; the previous record of 3,347 cars having been set in 1978 during the Silver [...]

Published by AW on January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am

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Maruti Suzuki Swift named Indian Car of 2011

JK Tyre, presented the most prestigious awards of the Indian automotive industry – the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and the Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2012 (IMOTY). The awards are in line with the international standards and modeled on similar lines as the American Car of the Year, European Car of the Year and Japanese Car of the Year. The awards were given away at a glittering ceremony [...]

Published by AW on January 7th, 2012 at 05:01 am

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Maruti Suzuki unveils compact MPV Ertiga at Auto Expo

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited unveiled India’s first compact Multi Purpose Vehicle – ERTIGA here today. Ertiga’s compact dimensions make it easy to park and maneuver, its active and dynamic stance from the outside, and the quality fit and finish and features in the interiors, enhances its appeal among customers. Ertiga will be [...]

Published by AW on January 7th, 2012 at 04:01 am

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Bajaj RE60 four-wheeler unveiled

Four years after Bajaj Auto showcased its ‘small car’ at the 2008 Auto Expo, the two- and three-wheeler giant has unveiled what it calls the RE60. “It is not a car. It’s a four wheeler,” said Rajiv Bajaj while addressing the media at hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi. The RE60 will be built at [...]

Published by AW on January 5th, 2012 at 01:01 pm

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