While it has been expected for some time, Ford has officially announced that it will be re-evaluating strategic options for Volvo, which includes potentially selling off the Swedish brand.
This PPI RAZOR GTR is their first prototype. All the carbon fiber body panels you see are the 1st ones out of their carbon fiber molds. You can see the carbon fiber doesn't have that finished glossy look to it.
In future, the AUDI AG motorsport programme will be based on three pillars: During the 2009 season, the brand with the four rings will compete once again in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the DTM. Additionally, with the new Audi R8 LMS, Audi Sport offers...
On the heels of last week's debut of Ford's newest Mustang, Mattel is making plans to launch the Hot Wheels® version of America's iconic muscle car. “Cars like the Mustang are a natural for Hot Wheels,” said A...
Shoju Nozaki, executive vice president of Toyota’s China operation quoted by 21st Century Business Herald said that the Chinese auto market is likely to overtake Japan to become the world’s second largest auto market this year and pass the the United States to be the world’s largest by 2020.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways desires to make Indian roads child-friendly. The ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares to make ‘baby car seats, mandatory in all passenger cars starting from 2010.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), a leading car manufacturer in India, announces to make a huge capital investment of Rs 3,200 Crore for its second plant in India, which is under construction at Bidadi near Bangalore.
Marxist Bengal is now looking for another car manufacturer after Tata Motors pulled out its plant from Singur.
The state government is putting in the best of efforts to sell the establishment to another car major and finally they got the best deal. A Chinese car manufacturer, First Automobile Works (FAW), has eventually agreed to build its manufacturing unit in West Bengal in association with Ural India Ltd.
BMW, a leading luxury car manufacturer, takes national winners overseas through its Golf Cup International.
BMW announces two national winners of Première series of the BMW Golf Cup International 2008 in India, Mr. Rahul Sood and Mr. Rudratej Singh. After winning a series of competition under handicap categories in the BMW Golf Cup held at five different cities across the country. The tournament was held between 6 September and 25 October, 2008, in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi.
Maruti Suzuki is all set to roll out its most awaited global car, A-Star, on November 19, 2008 in Indian car market. According to the company officials, the new car would roll out in three variants, LXI, VXI, and ZXI, with a price tag between Rs 3.85 Lakh to Rs 4.75 Lakh.
Honda Siel Cars India, one of the leading car manufacturers in the country, sold 98 Civic Hybrid cars in a single day.
This amazing sales figure was recorded in just one day after the company had slashed the price of Honda Civic Hybrid by a whooping Rs 8 Lakh that accounts for nearly 40% discount.
With an exemplary result of 35 points out of a maximum 37, Euro NCAP has awarded the Vauxhall Insignia a five-star adult occupant rating. The 2009 Car of the Year was also awarded four stars for child protection and two stars for pedestrian protection - t...
As one Lewis sped his way to F1 victory, another has retired from the tarmac. Brooklands veteran, 92 year old Lewis Elgood, recently returned to the historic site to watch his granddaughter follow in the family footsteps. An avid member of the Brooklands ...
The high-mileage 2009 Hyundai Accent has a starting price of $9,970, making it the least expensive new car on the market. But it's also the "Most Dependable Sub-Compact Car" available (as determined by the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability S...
With a score of 37 points out of 37 in its Euro NCAP crash tests, Renault's New Mégane has achieved the joint highest-ever score, matching that of Qashqai, from sister company Nissan, last year. New Mégane becomes the 11th Renault model to...
The new Honda Accord achieved the best combined safety rating in its class, in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. The Accord was awarded the first-ever three star pedestrian rating in the large family class, along with 5 star adult protection and 4 ...
EuroNCAP has instituted a new assessment protocol for evaluating the degree of whiplash protection offered by passenger cars in rear-end collisions. The Volvo XC60 was one of the few models to receive the highest rating. For the first time, EuroNCAP is no...
For 33 years, the 3-series has been the sporting choice in the mid-range. Sufficient reason not just for BMW to refine the reliable performer with some effective modifications. So AC Schnitzer has upgraded the facelifted saloon and Touring models with ne...
Škoda will be launching a new Octavia in January 2009 with an extensive exterior and interior facelift, bringing the hugely successful model up to date with the brand's current range. Prices of the new, improved Octavia represent an ave...
The launch of the Ferrari California marks the Italian sports carmaker's first production engine with direct gasoline injection. Bosch supplies the complete V8 engine injection system, which was developed in close collaboration with Ferrari's engineers. ...
Conceived and designed as a four-door grand touring sports car, the Panamera combines numerous talents in typical Porsche style: sporting driving dynamics, a generous and versatile interior, and the supreme driving comfort of a Gran Turismo. Joining the 9...
With a new global car on the way for 2009, the World Touring Car Championship is the perfect platform for Chevrolet to put its latest model in the public eye. This is the new Cruze WTCC car, which replaces the successful Lacetti as ChevroletR...
The LM85 has been designed in the spirit of our Spyker Squadron GT2 (LMES) race cars and sports a GT2 inspired livery. The LM85 is named after the starting number of our GT2 cars we have had at Le Mans since 2002. The LM85 specification list is exha...
The recent economic slowdown has affected the Indian car industry as much as any other sector. Honda announced a booming Rs 8 lakh slash on prices of its recently launched “Go Green” attitude Honda Civic Hybrid model. The amount of the price cut is one of the steepest in the history of the Indian automobile market.
The global slowdown has endowed a negative impact on the Indian car industry. It seems to be hitting the industry with a vengeance now.
According to industry reports, the first six months of the current fiscal showed an export growth of 30% but the same has been declined in October. The export has dipped to 15% compared to the corresponding month in previous fiscal.
Mahindra & Mahindra introduces a special edition of Mahindra Maxx Maxi Truck in Tamil Nadu. The launch is aimed at delivering better appeal, performance, and efficiency in its own segment.
The special edition is a revamped version of the original Maxx Maxi with a spacious cabin, integrated MP3 player, revived instrument panel, updated fabric car seat, and attractive dashboard. All these features are mated with an increased level of comfort.
Interest rates on bank loans are now to cut down by 0.5% to 0.75%. This announcement was made by the public sector banks that are also likely to reduce the interest they pay on deposits by about 0.5%. This is to ensure that the profitability of the banks is not flooded out.
Mahindra & Mahindra has reported a decline of 17.81% in total automotive sales in October.
According to the company sources, Mahindra recorded an overall sales figure of 20,282 units this October as compared to 24,679 units in the corresponding month last year
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