TKM launches the new Prius with solar powered ventilation system & easy seat

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) launched the all new variant of Prius – a pioneer and global leader in hybrid technology at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. Toyota furthered its endeavor to 'serve the society' with the launch of

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GMC creates ‘virtual’ hot and cold comfort

General Motors’ climate control engineers call him The Iceman - a high-tech top gun whose team created a way to make vehicle passengers feel much warmer or cooler than the cabin temperature in which they are seated. The result - more-precise

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Experience glorious Italian heritage at the newly launched FIAT Caffe

FIAT India Automobiles has announced the launch of FIAT Caffe - an initiative to showcase the distinctive Italian automotive lifestyle experience for FIAT owners and enthusiasts. The Caffe opening at Tolstoy Marg in New Delhi is the first FIAT Caffe in

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Daimler reveals its first truck 'Made in India'

Daimler Truck’s subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) revealed the new BharatBenz brand heavy-duty truck. With its first-ever truck 'Made in India', BharatBenz will enter the promising Indian market for medium heavy-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. India has become the world’s

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The Monster has arrived in India!

Ducati India unveiled one of the most awaited Monster model, M795, at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Developed specially for Asia this urban entry level Ducati model is attractively priced at Rs. 699,000 (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable Ducati model in India.

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DC Design launches India's first ever supercar - DC Avanti

DC Design, India’s premier automotive design firm has taken a step beyond what it is known and revered for, with its reveal at Auto Expo, of what is the country's first ever sports car, the sleekly styled and superbly

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TKM launches concept cars for Etios Motor Racing Trophy

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) today unveiled the concept cars of its upcoming Etios Motor Racing Trophy, one make racing series. Continuing the Company’s global legacy of motorsports, the racing tourney will be supported by one of the most accomplished and

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Jaguar C-X75 and C-X16 concepts make Indian debut at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Two award-winning Jaguar concepts, the groundbreaking C-X75 and C-X16, made their Indian market debuts at the New Delhi Auto Expo.

Jaguar's current range comprises the XF, XJ and XK models – each being world-class competitors in their respective sectors – and

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Renault India drives in with the Pulse, unveils the crossover Duster

Renault India Private Ltd, the fully owned subsidiary of Renault s.a.s launched the Renaulty Pulse - its premium offering for the compact car segment in India at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012. The Pulse was first unveiled at the end of October last year as a part of the first Indian

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Force Motors showcases a pioneering product at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Force Motors Limited showcased its new range of vehicles in four distinct zones at the 11th Auto Expo 2012.

Zone-I of the stall display the world’s largest monocoque van, 'Traveller–26' which is made entirely from high strength, pressed steel body parts, welded in a robotic environment.

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AMW unveils next generation trucks, debuts bus at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

India’s third largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Asia Motor Works (AMW), which has redefined the Indian trucking industry with its feature-rich and value-priced trucks, is now moving to the next level by showcasing its next generation models

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Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and MPV Concept make Indian debut

General Motors India unveiled the first two products from its joint-venture with SAIC, the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept, at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.

“The introduction of the Sail hatchback and MPV Concept

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Global premiere of Maruti Suzuki Compact MPV Ertiga at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited today unveiled India's first compact Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Ertiga.

Ertiga's compact dimensions make it easy to park and maneuver. Its active and dynamic stance from the outside, and the quality fit and finish and features

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Ashok Leyland presents India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck with payload capacity up to 27 tonnes

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship, introduced India’s first 37-tonne haulage truck with the highest payload of up to 27  tonnes. Built on the contemporary and future-ready U-Truck platform, the U-3723 H guarantees superior performance, durability and

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Cooper Corporation unveils its new four-cylinder engine at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Cooper Corporation Ltd., a pioneering company which built India’s first diesel engine and a market leader in centrifugal castings, has today unveiled its four-cylinder engine at the 11th Auto Expo. It was unveiled by James Bevan, British High Commissioner

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Premier showcases the new-look RiO at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Premier Ltd. (formerly known as Premier Automobiles Ltd.), the company that brought India its first Compact SUV called ‘RiO’, will showcase 3 stunning variants of its fresh new-look model in petrol and diesel during the 11th Auto Expo, 2012

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Mini unleashes style, inventiveness and excitement at Auto Expo 2012

The BMW Group introduced Mini as a premium small car brand in India. The Mini (Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S), Mini Cooper Convertible and Mini Cooper S Countryman are launched in India and can be ordered as CBU (completely built-up) units. 

Dr. Kay Segler, Senior

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BMW Vision ConnectedDrive concept study and the new BMW M5 heighten Sheer Driving Pleasure at Auto Expo 2012

BMW India presented Sheer Driving Pleasure at the 11th Auto Expo 2012 with the unveiling of BMW Vision ConnectedDrive concept study and launch of the new BMW M5.

Dr. Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW Group India said, “Pioneering technology of the

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Ford previews all-new EcoSport at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

The all-new Ford EcoSport was previewed today, providing the world with its first glimpse of the compact SUV and taking centre stage on Ford Motor Company's high-tech and fun interactive stand at the 11th Auto Expo 2012.

The modern and innovative EcoSport

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Audi showcases a wide array of cars - Audi A3 e-tron concept, Audi S6 and Audi Q7 V12, unveiled the sporty, versatile Audi Q3

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, showcased an exciting display of cars at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi. To celebrate its success in the Indian luxury car market and its fifth year in the country, the Audi stand displayed the

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Harley-Davidson India offers additional CKD models, unveiled 5 new bikes

Harley-Davidson India has announced the expansion of its Complete Knock Down (CKD) production to now include two bikes from the Company’s Dyna family of motorcycles. The FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom, previously offered

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Tata Motors unveiled 3 new vehicles at Auto Expo 2012

Tata Motors unveiled Tata Safari Storme, the new generation Safari SUV, the Tata Ultra, the company’s new LCV & ICV range, and the Tata LPT 3723, India’s first 5-axle rigid truck at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012. They will be commercially launched in the next financial

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Chevrolet showcases 15 production and concept vehicles at 11th Auto Expo in Delhi

General Motors India is showcasing 15 production and concept vehicles at the 11th Auto Expo.  The vehicles are being displayed on Chevrolet’s stand under the three themes of Chevrolet Next, Chevrolet Technology & Innovation and Chevrolet Performance. 

“We are proud to be

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India Yamaha Motor showcases an exciting line-up at the 11th Auto Expo 2012

The 11th Auto expo got off to a terrific start for India Yamaha Motor as the company put on display one of the most exciting and innovative collection of products. The company made a series of announcements including its

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Hyundai launches all-new Sonata & global premiere of HND-7 at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) the country’s largest exporter and the second-largest car manufacturer, announced the launch of the all-new 2.4-litre GDI engine powered Sonata at the 11th Auto Expo. The global premiere of the multi-purpose vehicle concept Hexa

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SMIPL launched Hayate and Swish 125 at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, launched two new models - Hayate and Swish 125 - on the inaugural day of Auto Expo 2012. While the

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Mahindra showcases comprehensive suite of mobility solutions at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., (M&M), a part of the US$ 14.4-billion Mahindra Group, unveiled its widest ever portfolio of products at the Delhi Auto Expo 2012. Taking pride of place on day one of the expo were four world-class products from the SsangYong stable, showcased in India for the first time.

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Drive greener and challenge friends to help the earth with Ford’s electric vehicle smartphone app

Ford Motor Company is combining its new Focus Electric, social networking and hypermiling trends with its new MyFord mobile app that makes it easier than ever to drive green.

Ford will demonstrate the first-ever beta versions of the new technology at the 2012

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Maruti Suzuki Concept XA Alpha unveiled at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Maruti Suzuki XAα (XA Alpha) a concept for a compact SUV, was unveiled at Delhi Auto Expo 2012 today.

XA Alpha combines ruggedness and 'muscle' - the traditional attributes of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) - with elegance, a certain finesse

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Bosch India to invest Rs. 2,200 crore in 2012-2013

Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market, the Bosch Group in India - a leading manufacturer of automotive components -

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Magneti Marelli, delivering state-of-the-art technology and innovation at sustainable cost

The Magneti Marelli stand at the Auto Expo featuring all the main business areas in which the company operates in the automotive sector (automotive lighting, electronic systems, powertrain solutions, suspensions and shock absorbers, and motorsport) with special focus on the company’s

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Mercedes-Benz & Jaypee Sports International introduce India to performance driving

Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with Jaypee Sports International Limited, has launched its renowned AMG performance driving academy at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida. The academy will be officially known as JPSI-AMG Performance Driving Academy. Present on the occasion

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic models get top safety

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic received a 5-star overall vehicle score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The vehicle was tested under NHTSA’s revised New Car Assessment Program implemented starting with the 2011 model year. The Sonic brings to 10 the number of

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Bentley sales bounce back

Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets. Globally, sales were up 37 per cent to 7003 for the calendar year with sales accelerating as the year progressed. December sales were 1059

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FIAT India launches Linea 2012 and Punto 2012

FIAT India Automobiles showcased the next generation 2012 Linea and 2012 Punto. The company is ready to redefine performance and luxury benchmark in these segments. With its assortment of best-in-class features the

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monkeyplate – free stickers going fast!

Launched in November 2011, monkeyplate.com is a clever website that lets car fans worldwide connect in the real world and share online, with the innovative use of customised stickers displayed

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Curtain raiser to the Delhi Auto Expo 2012

The 11th Auto Expo 2012, jointly organised by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

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NAIAS Mobility Center provides transportation options for physically challenged

The North American International Auto Show Mobility Center, premiering with the 2012 edition of the NAIAS, will provide new transportation options and opportunities for those living with disabilities.
"Living with a disability doesn't have to mean the end of personal mobility,"

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Road safety week observed experts for stiffer penalties

Higher penalties for traffic rule violations, common toll-free emergency number for accident victims, better utilisation of existing ambulances and regular road safety audits are some of the recommendations of a Road Transport Ministry's expert group set up to improve the

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Sona to exhibit intricate components at Delhi Auto Expo 2012

Sona Group of Companies, one of the Indian pioneers in component manufacturing, will showcase its product and service portfolio for the passenger car

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Mercedes-Benz India to set the pulse racing at the 11th Auto Expo 2012

Pursuing the tremendous success achieved in 2011, Mercedes-Benz India is all set

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A successful year draws to a close for the Mercedes-Benz Museum

The total number of visitors to the Mercedes-Benz Museum rose once again in 2011, to 701,000. On the year marking the automobile's 125th anniversary, the visitors came from 175 countries worldwide.
The newly designed Legend 6 exhibition room and the special 'Art & Stars & Cars' exhibition

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Mercedes-Benz delivered more than 2 Million SUVs to customers

Mercedes-Benz’s SUV models are celebrating another milestone. Since the launch of Mercedes-Benz’s first Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the G-Class, over 30 years ago, more than two million G-Class, M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and GLK-Class models have been delivered to customers.

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Laia Sanz debuts in the Dakar with Gas Gas

The Trial multi champion has completed the first stage in 80th position, taking the necessary precautions in the early stages of Dakar. Her goal is to renew the victory of the last year in females and improve the 39th overall. Marc Guasch has been

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Auto Expo 2012, geared up to script yet another success story

The stage is all set for the January 2012 Auto Show in Delhi that is being organised jointly by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The show organisers are leaving no

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Mangu Singh, 2nd Managing Director of DMRC

Dr. E. Sreedharan hands over charge as MD, DMRC to Mangu Singh on 31st December 2011.

The 2nd Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Mangu Singh born in Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh) on December 15, 1955. He received his early education from his native place and later

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