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Maruti Ertiga Video Preview

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2011 Car sales by Manufacturer

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Manufacturer Charts [Source:teambhp.com]

Autocar India Awards

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Car of the Year –  Maruti Suzuki Swift Bike of the Year –  Honda CBR250R Compact Car of the Year –  Maruti Suzuki Swift Mid-size Saloon of the Year –  Skoda Rapid SUV of the Year –  Mahindra XUV500 Best Styling & Design –  Hyundai Verna Best Value for Money –  Mahindra XUV500 Best Variant of the Year –   Chevrolet Beat Diesel Best Driver's car  –   Ford Fiesta Manufacturer of the Year  –   Toyota Technology and Innovation award  –   Audi A8 Sub-compact car of the Year  –   Honda Brio Best Compact car of the Year –   Maruti Suzuki Swift Best Saloon car of the Year  –   Skoda Rapid Best Executive Saloon of the Year  –   VW Jetta Luxury Saloon of the Year  –   Audi A6 SUV of the Year  –   Mahindra XUV500 Luxury SUV of the Year  –   BMW X3 Best Automobile Ad of the Year  –   Volkswagen Jetta 'Flyboy' Bik...

TVS shows off Radeon and Qube concepts

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Chennai based two-wheeler manufacturer, the TVS Motor Company once again displayed their hybrid concept scooter, the Qube, as also seen at the previous Auto Expo. Slated for a commercial launch sometime in 2013, TVS claims the stylish, automatic hybrid scooter remains in its developmental stages. The company is also displaying another upcoming commuter bike at the Auto Expo, the 125cc Radeon, which when launched shall expand the company’s 125cc portfolio, currently only represented by the Flame. The Radeon can however only be expected to launch by the third quarter of 2013. TVS also displayed its indigenously developed Automatic Transmission technology concept, which it claims is equally convenient and adaptable on a scooter as a bike, capable of boosting mileage and efficiency by 20 percent. At the Expo, you could also see the 100cc Sport and 110cc Star City that have added on a fresh set of graphics. Similarly, the 110cc Wego scooter will soon adopt 4 new colours in metallic fi...

Tata unveils eMO cheap electric car in Detroit

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India's  Tata Technologies  unveiled the prototype for a $20,000 electric car that can carry up to four passengers in  Detroit  Wednesday as it set out to challenge more costly rivals.  "The eMO project symbolizes the coming of age of Indian automotive engineering," said  Warren Harris , president of Tata Technologies.  "It is a tangible example of the capability of Tata Technologies to engineer a full vehicle -- a first for any India-based engineering services company."  Tata Technologies does extensive consulting work for clients such as  Ford  and  Chrysler , offing the "competitive advantage" of its experience in both developing and mature automotive markets, Harris said.  The prototype is Tata's "business card," said  Kevin Fisher , who heads the group's vehicle development team.  The objective was to demonstrate it was possible to build an electric vehicle with an attractive price, thought not with the intentio...

Cars launched in 2011

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Skoda Rapid Lamborghini Aventador Land  Rover Range  Rover Evoque Hyundai Eon Renault Koleos Nissan Sunny Honda Brio Mahindra XUV500 Premier Rio Force One Toyota  Etios Liva Audi A7 Audi RS5 Ferrari FF Renault Fluence Maserati Aston Martin Mahindra Verito Volvo S60 BMW 6 series Koenigsegg Agera Maruti Kizashi

Maruti announces 2012 Delhi Auto Expo plans

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Maruti Suzuki has revealed its plans for the upcoming 2012 Auto Expo. The big news for the small-car giant will be its aggressive entry into the UV segment with two models – both of which will be showcased at the Expo in New Delhi. First up will be the global unveiling of Maruti’s first compact MPV, the Ertiga. As originally seen in our spy images, the Ertiga looks similar to the Swift from the front, with peeled-back headlights that stretch to the pronounced wheel arches. The rear treatment looks well proportioned, if rather generic in comparison. The Ertiga will seat seven and will come with petrol and diesel engine options. Along with the Ertiga, Maruti will also showcase a compact SUV concept.  Both these new models are the result of a joint effort between Maruti Suzuki in India and Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.  According to Maruti, the compact SUV concept has been designed in a record time of just nine months. “As the market gets more competitive, we have to gear ...