Toyota to produce 70K compact cars in 1st year

by Auto Guy on January 4, 2010

Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corp, which is coming out with a compact car by December 2010 in India, will produce 70,000 units in the first year, a top official of Toyota-Kirloskar Motor said.
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Toyota gears up to roll out two compact cars in Indian market

by Auto Guy on January 3, 2010

After serving the above Rs 7 lakh bracket with its vehicles in the country, Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation is all set to expand its reach in the Indian sub-continent with its compact car platform variants including a hatchback and a sedan. The two cars will be showcased at the forthcoming Auto Expo in New Delhi (from January 5-11) with another 12 models from the company. [click to continue...]

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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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The 2011 Audi A8 unveiled

by Auto Guy on December 29, 2009

The highly anticipated flagship car from the four rings brand, the 2011 Audi A8 was unveiled at Miami recently, the sporty luxury car features revolutionary features and equipment that is an Audi and Industry first.

Powering the car is the upgraded 4.2 litre FSI direct injection engine producing 372hp, the motor has been reworked to produce more power and at the same time reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent, also on offer is an 8- speed tiptronic gearbox and Quattro system with optional sport differential. [click to continue...]

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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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Toyota Camry is Korea’s top-selling imported car

by Auto Guy on December 5, 2009

Toyota Camry Sedan Korea imported carToyota Motor Corp.’s Camry sedan became the top-selling imported car in Korea in November, less than two months after the Japanese carmaker began selling the model in a market dominated by Hyundai Motor Co., an industry body said yesterday.

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Audi Nov sales up 12% exceeds 2009 target

by Auto Guy on December 4, 2009

German luxury car maker Audi today reported 12.22 per cent growth in sales for November and said it has surpassed the annual sales target for 2009 within the first 11 months of the year.

The company sold 101 units during November, against 90 units during the same month last year, it said in a statement.
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