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Renault India's manufacturing plant in Chennai for making engines will begin operations by April 2012. These engines are part of the company"s localisation process for their small new hatchback. This car is scheduled to hit Indian markets in January, and is an India specific car, which not be produced in another market.

Mercedes Benz is known for creating a luxury and lifestyle experience for its customers the world over. The luxury car manufacturer recently launched its first Star Lounge in Delhi International Airport, as part of their commitment in providing customers with an international buying experience, hospitality products and ambience.

GM has established a venture capital unit back in June last year with a fund of $100mn for investing in technologies related to auto. According to recent reports, this venture capital has invested a further $7.5mn in Sunlogics Inc., a solar energy company that will make an investment of $30mn for opening their factory and global headquarters in Rochester Hills.

Tata Motors recently filed an amendment to their earlier petition in the Singur land case on Monday that included new developments and facts that were not included in the earlier petition that was filed June 22. The earlier petition filed by the company before the Calcutta HC had challenged the Singur Land Act 2011s constitutional validity.

GM India recently announced that they have increased their investment at their Talegaon plant to the tune of INR 400 to 600 crores.

GM India recently announced that they plan to invest an additional INR 400 to 600 crores at their engine and car manufacturing plant in Talegaon as they plan to introduce many new models in the following two years.

Mercedes Benz is getting ready as they plan to launch their lease car business by year end. These Mercedes Benz cars in India will be leased only to corporate houses in the beginning.

Terra16HDR is fitted with fuel efficient and powerful Eicher E683 engine coupled with heavy duty ET60 gearbox. Heavy duty 10 bolt rear axle with 440mm dia crown will provide great strength to the tipper and reduces maintenance cost. Terra 16HDR is coming with highest chassis cross-section and rugged suspension in its category to provide support to loaded body in all terrain. Its ergonomically designed day cabin and small turning radius makes a comfortable driving experience to driver to enhance productivity.

Honda launches Scoopy in two new colors in Indonesia.

German Auto Manufacturing giant Audi is all set to tap the under 4 meter segment of the Indian market. Their new offering is the Audi Q1 Mini SUV. This mini SUV which will be available in petrol and diesel models is expected to create quite a ripple in this segment automobile market.

Great Wall Motor's Haval H5 SUV might be launched in India by ICML in the near future.

Jaguar XKR-S has been named as the Most Desirable Super Car for 2012 at the fourth edition of Parx Supercar Rally, which was held recently in Mumbai. Jaguar participated at the rally with its famed XKR and XKR-S, amongst 101 other supercars which also took part in the event.

For three successive years in a row, the Aston Martin Rapide, the prized and signature car of the British auto manufacturer, has left its competition way behind and once again won the "best car" in the luxury slice in Switzerland, recently.

German premium car manufacturer, Audi recently undertook a recruitment drive, as it aims on hiring 600 employees in a span of two years time. This move comes as the company introduces a series of products in the market as well as their national expansion in India.

Yes, I know that the whole of India is awaiting the launch of the new Swift and that too very eagerly. Seems like 17th August is the most awaited date in everyone's calendar. Atleast so in the Indian scenario. Why even now, I get all types of questions thrown to me about this car.

Daimler AG recently announced about their opening of their finance facility in India, to provide insurance and finance solutions to Mercedes and Daimler buyers in India.

The government of Gujarat will allocate a 400 acre plot to the leading US auto company Ford Motors for setting up their second manufacturing facility in India. The INR 5,000 crore plant will be located near the main facility of Tata Nano in Sanand, about 40kms from Ahmedabad.

Utility manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra recently posted a growth of 7.56% in their net profits for the June 30 ended quarter, with a standalone net profit of IRN 604.88 crores, boosted by good measures for expenditure control and good sales. In the same period in 2010, the company had posted net profit as INR 562.39 crores.

The new diesel variant Chevrolet Beat will be launched in the Indian auto market by July 25, a move to capitalize on high demand for diesel variants by the company.