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Small Cars are the big thing at India’s Auto Expo

by Auto Guy on January 2, 2010

India’s auto sales are on the rise, making it increasingly important for manufacturers to consider the Indian market. This year at the Indian Auto Expo in New Delhi, automakers will unveil a number of inexpensive small cars meant for the Indian market.
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Bajaj not focusing on small car now

by Auto Guy on January 1, 2010

It seems Tata Nano may not have any competition, at least in the near future. Two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) was planning to launch its own small car by 2011 to counter Nano but BAL chairman Rahul Bajaj said that they no longer find it a “good idea”.
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Big event for small cars : Auto Expo 2010

by Auto Guy on January 1, 2010

After the grand Auto Expo of 2008, where the little wonder Nano took the world by storm and Maruti’s A-Star announced its big entry into the export market, the upcoming event promises to be much more.

The upcoming Delhi Auto Expo in Jan 2010 is all set to get bigger and grander: more than 10 global launches and participants from 30 different countries are expected to showcase their swankiest and best possible offerings to the Indian masses.
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Indian Auto Expo to line up 10 new cars

by Auto Guy on December 28, 2009

Over ten vehicles, including some small cars, are likely to see their global launch during the 10th Indian Auto Expo, beginning January 5 in New Delhi, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) president Pawan Goenka said.
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McLaren-Mercedes tie-up ends

by Auto Guy on December 5, 2009

Mclaren Mercedes carsMcLaren and Mercedes have officially parted ways after the last SLR Stirling Moss editions were built in Woking.

The two firms have long been partners, both in developing road cars and in Formula 1, but these agreements have now ended.
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CV makers looking to roll out hybrid buses in India

by Auto Guy on November 28, 2009

The growing popularity of hybrid cars is now rubbing off on commercial vehiclemakers like Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Volvo Buses India, etc, which are eyeing to foray into the similar segment. Even though no companies have yet firmed up its plans to launch such products, a number of them have confirmed that launching hybrid buses is very much on their drawing boards. In the international markets, manufacturers of diesel-electric hybrid buses include [click to continue...]

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2010 Cadillac SRX Review

by Auto Guy on November 12, 2009

2010 Cadillac SRX exteriorThe luxury crossover section has been a booming market since 1998 when vehicles like the Lexus RX and Mercedes ML sprang onto the automotive market. Since then, everyone from Europe, Asia and even here in America have been trying to take over the market.
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Ford India October sales jump 98.28%

by Auto Guy on November 6, 2009

Car maker Ford India today reported 98.28 per cent jump in its October sales at 3,458 units.

The company had reported sales of 1,744 units during the same month last year.
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More car dealers close in recession

by Auto Guy on November 6, 2009

Insolvencies among UK car dealers have doubled this year, according to a new report.

Uncertainties will continue for dealerships long after the UK comes out of the recession, said the report accountant Ernst & Young.
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Fiat to produce two models at Bertone plant

by Auto Guy on October 26, 2009

Italian carmaker Fiat will produce two models at the Bertone plant near Turin, a trade union source said on Thursday, citing a meeting with a company executive.

When production lines are fully operative Fiat will manufacture 50,000 cars per year at the factory, the source cited Fiat Powertrain Technologies chief executive Alfredo Altavilla as saying during a meeting in Turin.
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