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Skoda Auto expects rise in its sales in 2008

Skoda expects post profits worth Kč 20 billion through sales in the year 2008.

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Tata's 'people's car' to be eco-friendly, says Ratan Tata

Putting to rest fears of opponents and environmentalists,  Tata head honcho Ratan Tata says their low cost car confirms adherence to standard norms.

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Drink but dare not to drive!

Drink and drive do not gel, we all know. But then who's there to 'STOP'? Let us ring in the new year in all safety and allow only those who have not touched alcohol, to drive party revellers safely back home. 

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Audi to invest 10.6 billion euros from 2008 to 2012 on new models

Huge investments have been appropriated for manufacturing new model at Audi from the period 2008 to 2012.

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BMW honoured, gets ‘Green Award’ for its EfficientDynamics Programme

BMW awarded with the ‘Green Award’ by CAR magazine for its EfficientDynamics programme.

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Sergio Marchionne, Fiat’s CEO comments on Fiat-Nanjing JV

Statement by Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of Fiat in regard to its withdrawal of Fiat-Nanjing joint venture.

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Honda pushes for durability, quality & reliability in India

Infibeam.com caught up with Mr Masahiro Takedagawa, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd where he expresses his views on the company, its future and the automobile industry of India.

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Fiat Group Automobiles & Nanjing Automobile Corporation to continue relations

Fiat and Nanjing to continue their partnership in the commercial vehicle and components sectors despite former withdrawal from JV and surrender of equity.

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Business Standard Motoring Car of the year 2008 – Hyundai i10

Hyundai i10 awarded as the Business Standard Motoring Car of the year 2008.

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Kinetic to raise funds and carry out ad campaigns

Kinetic to raise funds to meet its capital requirements and carry out ad campaigns.

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Ford researches to improve its vehicle quality

Ford’s global research team to develop new products for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury.

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Honda designs for India

Infibeam.com caught up with Mr Masahiro Takedagawa, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd where he expresses his views on the company, its future and the automobile industry of India.

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CSE urges FM to remove tax incentives & excise cuts for diesel cars

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has urged the Union Finance Minister to remove the tax incentives for diesel cars and stop the move to give further excise cuts on automobiles.

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CSE’s new study in support of ‘stop diesel’ move

Centre for Science and Environment, India commends the New Delhi Government’s move to control diesel emissions.

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Ford researches in advanced next-gen safety belt technologies

Ford’s advanced next-generation safety belts technology to reduce injury risks.

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Kinetic among top 100 valuable Indian brands

Kinetic makes its rank in the list of the 4Ps B&M India’s 100 most valuable brands.

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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. to increase its vehicle prices

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd increases the prices of some vehicles by 2-3 percent in January.

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Suzuki to face heat from Tata’s 'peoples car'

In a move to counter Tata's low cost 'peoples car,' Suzuki Motor plans to cut its car prices. Competition for low cost car segment seems to get hotter by the day!

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Mitsubishi Motors & Russian Trade Ministry sign agreement

 

Mitsubishi Motors signed an agreement with Russian Ministry for the granting of incentives.

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Two '08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars launched by Chevrolet

Chevrolet launches two unique '08 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars at 92nd Indianapolis 500.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën to set up a new plant in Kaluga, Russia

 

PSA Peugeot Citroën informed the Russian authorities to build a plant in Kaluga, Russia.

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Honda launches ‘Jazz’ concept at the auto expo in January, India

Honda displays its first small car, ‘Jazz’ concept at the auto expo in January, India.

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Ford accelerates delivery of cars to market via PDC

Ford accelerates the globalization of product development and market research.

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Mercedes debuts SLK 55 AMG with new features

New enhanced SLK 55 AMG with new steering and other facilities.

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GM’s Opel Corsa OPC and HUMMER H3R concept at the pre-North American International Auto Show

 
 

GM features Opel Corsa OPC and HUMMER H3R concept & fashions at pre-North American International Auto Show.

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Ford develops more lifelike pediatric crash dummy

Ford Motor Company is helping lead the development of an abdominal insert for pediatric crash dummies. 

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Japan’s Toyota Motor expects more sales in 2008

Toyota expects growth in the sales of 9.85 million vehicles in 2008.

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Fiat ends its joint venture with Nanjing

Fiat’s joint venture with Nanjing comes to an end.

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Chevrolet's Tahoe LTZ to usher new year with advanced tech

Chevrolet is to ring in the new year with latest technology in the Tahoe LTZ. Advanced technology will boost performance, economy comfort in the SUV.

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JAMA hosts global automotive & commercial vehicle industry meet

JAMA hosts the 5th global automotive and commercial vehicle industry meeting.

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JAMA says record automobile & motorcycle output for Nov2007

 

Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has announced a record automobile production at 1,072,519 units in November 2007.

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CII pre-Budget wish-list - lower car & vehicle excise duties

Conferderation of Indian Industries (CII) in its pre-budget memorandum has sought focus on the key areas that will fuel inclusive and sustainable high growth. This also includes lower duties and and taxes affecting several sectors.

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Mitsubishi Motors global production up by 6.8% in Nov2007

Mitsubishi Motors announces its global production, sales and export figures for November 2007.

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Honda automobile output for November, a record outside Japan

Honda’s record for its worldwide production for November 2007 and monthly production record for regions outside Japan.

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Ford launches 'See Me Safe', a child passenger safety program

Ford fund rolls out the child safety program in three major cities.

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Suzuki’s Find the Way - campaign to boost all new sporty SX4 sales

 
 

Suzuki to launch a new Customer Relationship Management support for all-new SX4 Sports car.

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Ford Chennai facility to make diesel & petrol engines

Ford plans to make 300,000 petrol and diesel engines in Chennai, India.

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Ford’s vehicles are recyclable

Ford manufactures cars which can be recycled - to protect the environment.

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Passenger car sales up in China during Jan-Nov2007

Passenger car sales in China have shown a phenomenal growth during the first eleven months this year, according to the country's leading automobile association.

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Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable among IIHS Top Safety Picks

Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable recognized as the superior safety leaders.

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Bosch plans to invest Rs. 850 crores in India

Bosch to invest Rs. 850 crores to expand its activities in India.

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All-new 2008 Lexus LX 570 - Mark Levinson’s reference surround

All-new Lexus LX 570 with Mark Levinson’s reference surround sound system.

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M&M opts out of Jaguar & Land Rover race

Tata's have now better chances of bagging the multi-billion pound deal for Ford UK car breands - Jaguar and Land Rover wih Mahindra's opting out of the race.

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Renault Laguna II first to achieve five-star Euro NCAP rating

According to the Euro NCAP ratings, Renault Laguna II is the first vehicle to achieve the five-star rating.

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California new vehicle market down in 2007, more slide expected in 2008

Slight decline predicted for 2008 with the new vehicle market struggling in 2007 in California State of USA.

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Kawasaki to participate at 2008 AMA supercross/motocross

Kawasaki will participate in the 2008 AMA supercross/motocross campaign with Motosport.com as a title sponsor.

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Five stars for new Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Euro-NCAP test

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class was awarded five stars in the Euro-NCAP test.

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UK car output up in Nov2007

There's good news in UK as car output goes up in November 2007.

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Ashwa Racing Foundation in race for low cost green car

Did you know that an Indian entity was making Formula SAE Racing cars that have won laurels for the team as well as the country?http://www.infibeam.com/blog/news/images/ashwa1.jpg

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Ford’s all-new Sync technology to be in market in 2007

Ford introduces all-new Sync technology which will be in market this fall.

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BMW in cost cutting mode for 2008

BMW plans to eliminate thousands of jobs in 2008, max. elimination to be done in Germany.

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Balanced & constructive CO2 legislation demanded by the European auto industry

The new regulation to reduce CO2 emissions from cars  looks set to stir a controversy rather than offer a comprehensive solution.

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GM & UAW agree to a comprehensive special attrition program

GM and UAW reach on an agreement for the special attrition program. Program initially offered to all service and parts facilities and five other locations; details still being finalized for assembly, stamping, powertrain and engineering facilities.

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New-gen Mercedes-Benz SLK 2008 out

 More powerful and economical, the new-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. 

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Ad spend by US auto cos down over last year

Reports indicate that ad spend by US car makers is down this year during Jan-Sep period compared to what it was during the same period in 2006.

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GM sells one million vehicles in China in a year

General Motors becomes the 1st global automaker with the sales of 1 million vehicles in China.

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GDP and corporate profits released

Motor vehicles contribution was miniscule in percentage terms for the 3rd quarter 2007 figures released by the Bureau of Economics, USA.

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Tata Group among top TNCs in 2007 Global Accountability Report

Tata Group achieved distinction of freaturing among the top Transnational Corporates (TNC's) in the One World's Global Accountability Report for the year 2007. This is a a unique distinction achieved by an Indian Corporate Group that has interests spanning across automobiles, healthcare, IT, transportation,  telecommunications and several other sectors.  

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GM's 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to have most powerful production engine ever

The Supercharged LS9 Small-Block V-8, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to be launched in 2009.

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TVS can now put 125cc motorcycle segment on ‘Flame’

TVS 125 cc Flame will now hit the streets, thanks to a Madras High Court ruling, which allows the motorcycle and scooter company to market it with immediate effect.

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Toyota’s Venza Crossover Sedan to launch at 2008 North American International Auto Show

Toyota’s Venza Crossover Sedan to make world debut at 2008 North American International Auto Show.

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Honda forecasts 2007 sales & production plans

Honda’s global sales and production forecast for 2007.

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