Disney's Pixar previews the teaser of popular animated movie 'Cars 2' at Detroit Auto Show

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Disney Pixar's 'Cars' sequel 'Cars 2' is back. Jay Schuster and Brad Lewis from Pixar Animation Studios, provided some hints of their coming film, “Cars 2,” which opens on June 24 while addressing an event at Detroit Auto Show.

Mr. Schuster is the film’s art director and Mr. Lewis, its co-director.

About their upcoming movie, they revealed one major new character, Finn McMissile, is based on James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and a secret agent babe, body inspired by Jaguar. Finn is given voice by Michael Caine and secret agent babe's by Holley Shiftwell.

Disney's Pixar previews the teaser of popular animated movie 'Cars 2' at Detroit Auto Show

France’s biggest car producer, Peugeot coming to India??

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Peugeot, largest car makers of France, may soon be seen on India roads, if talks between the all goes well between the car makers and Govt of Andhra Pradesh, India.

The company, PSA Peugeot Citroen, is ready to invest about 2,000 crore during the first phase of its proposed assembly and manufacturing facility.

France’s biggest car producer, Peugeot coming to India??

Homogeneous Maruti car from India may be out by 2012

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India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India's 'Made in India car' i.e., totally developed and built in india will seen on roads by 2012 as the company is near to finalising the design within the next six months.

According to source close to this project for the car, the company will finalise the design, engine size and how to position it in the market within the next six months.

Homogeneous Maruti car from India may be out by 2012

After dip in sales, Tata Nano to come with four-year manufacturer's warranty.

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After noticing a decrease in demand for the world cheapest car, nano, Tata Motors said it would offer a four-year manufacturer's warranty on Nano cars and it would be extended to all existing customers of the vehicle.

Tata reported that sales of the Nano, plunged by 85% in the November compared with a year earlier, despite other models surging ahead in Indian auto market.

After dip in sales, Tata Nano to come with four-year manufacturer's warranty.

Car sales in India increased by 21 percent.

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According to the data revealed by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), car sales in India jumped 21 per cent in November from a year, sales last month climbed to 161,497 cars from 133,703 a year earlier.

But the number of cars sold was down from October, when car sales rose 38 per cent year-on-year to 182,992 units, the highest ever monthly total, buoyed by the religious festival season, when buying is considered auspicious.

Car sales in India increased by 21 percent.

Increase in demand for Volkswagen Polo, Vento in India.

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Looks like for the first time the German Auto-maker Vw is enjoying success in India with it latest model Polo(Hatchback/wagon) and Vento(sedan).

German Auto-maker Volkswagen said that there is an increase in demand for its Polo and Vento models in India due to which the waiting period for these two models had gone up to 2-3 months.

In order to cater this demand, company plans to ramp-up production at its Chakan facility in Maharashtra.

Increase in demand for Volkswagen Polo, Vento in India.

India become third largest Rolls Royce's market in Asia Pacific.

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Britain super luxury Auto maker Rolls Royce has said India joined China and Japan in selling its vehicles which are priced up to 4.25 crore rupees, making it third largest seller in Asia Pacific region.

Rolls Royce sold less than 10 units in 2009, expects to sell up to 70 units in 2010 in India.

He said the China tops the list in the region with eight dealerships that sell "hundreds" of cars of the brand. Japan follows with two dealerships.

India become third largest Rolls Royce's market in Asia Pacific.

World cheapest car, people's car Tata Nano sales are drastically down.

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World cheapest car produced by Indian Car maker Tata's Nano popularly know as 'one lakh car', sales plunged by 85% in November compared with a year earlier, TATA has said.

They say that difficulty in acquiring loan is the reason behind the plunge.

But car analysts says that above might not be the reason for plunge. They think its the series of fire catching incidents in the Nano, as well as price rises are the cause of concern for the affected sales.

World cheapest car, people's car Tata Nano sales are drastically down.

GMs Chevrolet's Volts gets official EPA ratings, Comparison between all electric and all gasoline.

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Finally the U.S. government has rated the much hyped GM's electric baby Chevrolet Volt.

Though the EPA fuel economy label is going to look a little different from the ones used on other cars since, it can run on electricity, gasoline, or a combination of both.

Because of the complexity of how the Volt operates, the fuel economy label will contain a host of other numbers so consumers can at least try to figure out what their own fuel economy will actually be.

GMs Chevrolet's Volts gets official EPA ratings, Comparison between all electric and all gasoline.

Mahindra & Mahindra's SsangYong acquisition is almost done, pays $ 463 million for 70% authority

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Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Indian leading SUVs maker on 23 Nov said it has signed a definitive agreement with Korean(South) Automaker SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) to acquire 70 percent stake for $463 million which include $378-million of new SsangYong stocks and $85-million of SsangYong bonds.

M&M said it acquisition may be done by end of March 2011.

Recently, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has received a green signal from the court in Seoul and the company has also reached to an agreement with the SsangYong labour union.

Mahindra & Mahindra's SsangYong acquisition is almost done, pays $ 463 million for 70% authority

Tata to hire 1500 engineers for its UK Jaguar plant

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TATA's Jaguar Land Rover, come with good news as the company has started recruiting for new posts.

It has already announced 1500 new UK posts. But three times that number may be needed if the company's strategy goes to plan, The Telegraph reports.

During recession, JLR was set to close one of its three UK manufacturing plants. That has now been shelved.

The company says, it has received 13,000 applications for 1,500 new jobs.

Tata to hire 1500 engineers for its UK Jaguar plant

US Govt plans to set new fuel efficiency rules for Trucks.

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For the commitment to the Greener world, the Obama administration is preparing a draft for proposed fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks that would begin in 2014 and extend through 2018, according to a some media report.

In May, President Barack Obama signed a memorandum directing the EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to co-write the first-ever fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

"I believe it's possible in the next 20 years for vehicles to use half the fuel and produce half the pollution that they do today," Obama said at a White House ceremony at the time.

Margo Oge, director of the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality, said an announcement would happen “soon,” The Detroit News reported today. The newspaper said details could be released as early as Monday.

US Govt plans to set new fuel efficiency rules for Trucks.

Tata Motors plans to setup 1000 kiosk for Tata Nano

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In order for the easy distribution of Tata Nano across India, Tata Motors plans to setup more than a 1,000 kiosks across India to sell the car, especially in areas where it has no dealerships.

If this strategy works it will double its sales and despatches to 20,000 Nanos a month from 9,000 at present.

"Customers will be able to take a closer look at and test drive the Tata Nano across all Tata Motors dealerships and special Nano access points. Tata Motors has also tied up with 25 banks to offer customers with loans for purchasing Tata Nano at attractive rates of interest,” said a Tata Motors spokesperson.

Tata Motors hopes to sell 2,50,000 Nanos a year for next fiscal.

Tata Motors plans to setup 1000 kiosk for Tata Nano

Mahindra & Mahindra starts its 2 wheeler campaign with low segment Stallio and high segment Mojo

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Mahindra and Mahindra one of the successful SUV sellers in India accelerates with its two wheelers plan to grab the 2-wheeler market share where Hero-Honda and Bajaj are dominant.

At press event, Mahindra 2 Wheelers’ Stallio and Mojo motorcycles made their debut in which Stallio is targeted to common man where as the powerful Mojo which is power-bike is targeted to youth who craves for the power.

“In the last twelve months Mahindra 2 Wheelers has achieved a milestone by registering a sale of 1.5 lac units – a clear validation of the success of our niche PowerScooters strategy. We are now all geared up to redefine the biking experience in India with the Stallio and the Mojo which are a potent blend of global technology and innovation and will take the category to the next level,” said Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group.

Mahindra & Mahindra starts its 2 wheeler campaign with low segment Stallio and high segment Mojo

Swedish Automaker SAAB to come out with its first Electrical Car at Paris Auto Expo.

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SAAB, Swedish car manufacturer owned by Dutch automobile manufacturer Spyker Cars NV to come up with its first-ever electric car which it will showcasing at the Paris motor show Sept. 30.

The car is named as ePower, a converted Saab 9-3 SportsCombi wagon, is equipped with a 184-HP electric motor.

ePower can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.5 seconds, have a top speed of 93 mph and have a range of about 124 miles on a single charge, says SAAB.

ePower has a lithium-ion battery pack. This battery packs are placed at normal car's exhaust and fuel systems.

Swedish Automaker SAAB to come out with its first Electrical Car at Paris Auto Expo.

Hyundai to invest $ 150 Million in it's US HQ

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Hyundai Motor Co., Korean car maker announces plan to invest $ 150 million to expand its North American headquarters in California

The current buildings in the in Fountain Valley are going to get a boost, other complex will also be constructed. This expansion makes to double the capacity of employees from 700 to 1,400, according to a statement.

"The new building will give us the flexibility to grow with our brand, reflect our modern design sensibility, and showcase our commitment to sustainability,” said John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, in the statement.

Hyundai said its investment will create about 1,500 new construction jobs and provide Orange County with $273 million in total economic output.

Hyundai to invest $ 150 Million in it's US HQ

Maruthi Suzuki launches its five CNG Variants models.

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As reported earlier Maruthi Suzuki india's largest car maker on Friday launched CNG variants of five models. The models include SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto and they would be launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Gujarat.

Ex-showroom Delhi price (Rs. Lakh) of Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicles

Alto LXi Rs. 3.23 lakh

Eeco 5-seater Ac Rs. 3.64 lakh

SX4 VXi Rs. 7.47 lakh

WagonR LXi Rs. 4.11 lakh

Estilo LXi Rs. 4.05 lakh

Shinzo Nakanishi Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India said, "The development is significant on multiple counts. This is the first instance when a car manufacturer has developed and launched factory-fitted technologically superior CNG engines in India. Compressed natural gas is environment friendly and also reduce country's dependence on imported fuels."

Maruthi Suzuki launches its five CNG Variants models.

San Francisco Bay Area to install over 5,000 EV charging stations

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US Department of Energy had announced on wednesday that it is release sum of $5 Million to install EV charging stations at the San Francisco Bay Area for charging Electrical Vehicles.

The $5 million will cover the installation of 50 fast-charging EV stations along highways, 2,000 public stations for public parking lots and participating company-owned parking lots, and 3,000 residential charging stations.

Approval for the funds came through last week from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, a panel that oversees air quality concerns for the nine counties that make up the Bay Area. The funds will be distributed as grant money as part of its "Spare the Air" program.

San Francisco Bay Area to install over 5,000 EV charging stations

Maruti-Suzuki to launch five CNG cars in a single day.

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In an desprate move to defend market share, the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India will launch five cars in CNG version in a single day in the second week of next month.

The company, whose market share has come down below 50 per cent in the quarter ended June for the first time in its history, will unleash factory-fitted CNG options of its best selling Alto, compact cars Estilo and WagonR, multi-purpose vehicle Eeco and mid-sized sedan SX4.

"The CNG models will be very important in our portfolio. We are the first company to come out with factory-fitted CNG cars and we will have the first mover's advantage in the market," MSI Chief General Manager (Marketing) Shashank Srivastava said in New Delhi.

Maruti-Suzuki to launch five CNG cars in a single day.