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Mercedes Benz Launches First Star Lounge in Delhi International Airport - 0 views

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Mercedes Benz Launches First Star Lounge in Delhi International Airport

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Mahindra Group Signs MOU with Eurocopter for Trading Civil Helicopters - 1 views

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Mahindra Satyam and Mahindra Aerospace, which represent the aerospace engineering and manufacturing capabilities of India's leading industrial company, Mahindra Group, recently signed a MOU with Eurocopter Group and the company's subsidiary in India, Eurocopter India, for partnering in trade. This partnership will focus customization and engineering of civil helicopters, manufacturing sub assemblies and jointly developing specific segments in the market.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mahindra Satyam and Mahindra Aerospace, which represent the aerospace engineering and manufacturing capabilities of India's leading industrial company, Mahindra Group, recently signed a MOU with Eurocopter Group and the company's subsidiary in India, Eurocopter India, for partnering in trade. This partnership will focus customization and engineering of civil helicopters, manufacturing sub assemblies and jointly developing specific segments in the market.</div>

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Gujarat Govt. to Allot 400 Acre Plot in Sanand to Ford Motors - 0 views

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Ford manufacturing facility in Gujarat motors

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Maruti Suzuki Posts 18% Growth in Q1 Net Profits at INR 549.2 Crore - 0 views

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Maruti Suzuki Growth in Q1 Net Profits India

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Maruti Suzukirecently posted a gain in net profits of 18% for the quarter ended in June 2011. In spite of a slow growth in the Indian auto industry, the company managed to record net profits to the tune of INR 549.2 crore, a growth of 18% against the INR 465.36 crores that it posted in the corresponding quarter, last year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Maruti Suzukirecently posted a gain in net profits of 18% for the quarter ended in June 2011. In spite of a slow growth in the Indian auto industry, the company managed to record net profits to the tune of INR 549.2 crore, a growth of 18% against the INR 465.36 crores that it posted in the corresponding quarter, last year.</div>

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Honda Releases Pics of New 2012 Honda CR-V - 0 views

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2012 Honda CR-V New

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Honda has updated its Honda CR-V for its 2012 line up. The new CR-V will boast of many important changes. The first images of their 2012 CR-V were released recently, and the new CR-V is definitely a stunner. The CR-V looks more aggressive bumper and grille, and impressive sport details to it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Honda has updated its Honda CR-V for its 2012 line up. The new CR-V will boast of many important changes. The first images of their 2012 CR-V were released recently, and the new CR-V is definitely a stunner. The CR-V looks more aggressive bumper and grille, and impressive sport details to it.</div>

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Force India F1 Team Driver Adrian Sutil Bags 8 Points Finishing 6th during German Grand... - 0 views

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Adrian Sutil Force India F1 German Grand Prix

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Adrian Sutil, the Force India F1 Team driver, recently registered his best performance this season, as the driver managed to come in at the sixth position at the German GP on Sunday. The driver for the F1 India team began at the eight position on the grid and managed to gain 2 more places by finish, with a 1:26:208 lap time.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Adrian Sutil, the Force India F1 Team driver, recently registered his best performance this season, as the driver managed to come in at the sixth position at the German GP on Sunday. The driver for the F1 India team began at the eight position on the grid and managed to gain 2 more places by finish, with a 1:26:208 lap time.</div>

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Audi Launches New Audi A8 L W12 Quattro in India at INR 1.26 Crores - 0 views

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Audi A8 L W12 Quattro in India New

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Audi recently introduced the high end variant of their flagship model, the Audi A8 L W12 quattro. This car is equipped with a petrol 6.3l FSI engine, and sets new luxury, efficiency and dynamism standards. With the new engine the car has an acceleration rate of 0 to 100kmph in just 4.7 seconds with a 250kmph top speed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Audi recently introduced the high end variant of their flagship model, the Audi A8 L W12 quattro. This car is equipped with a petrol 6.3l FSI engine, and sets new luxury, efficiency and dynamism standards. With the new engine the car has an acceleration rate of 0 to 100kmph in just 4.7 seconds with a 250kmph top speed.</div>

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Toyota Showcases New Features to Help Prevent Car Crashes - 0 views

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Toyota Motors New Features

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Among the most important features that the car has to offer, are probably its safety features, especially in the western auto markets, where safety features become crucial points when heading out to buy a car. One such feature which many manufacturers have been showcasing of late is a crash avoidance technology, showcased recently by Swedish auto manufacturer, Volvo.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Among the most important features that the car has to offer, are probably its safety features, especially in the western auto markets, where safety features become crucial points when heading out to buy a car. One such feature which many manufacturers have been showcasing of late is a crash avoidance technology, showcased recently by Swedish auto manufacturer, Volvo.</div>

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Chevrolet Cruze to Get New Engine Upgrade - 0 views

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Chevrolet Cruze GM India New Engine Upgrade in

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The Chevrolet Cruze will be upgraded with the addition of a new engine. This engine will be from the manufacturer's Z Series engines. The car will get a new DOHC 2.0l common-rail diesel motor that is capable of delivering 163bhp of max power, an increase over its earlier 150bhp max power.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Chevrolet Cruze will be upgraded with the addition of a new engine. This engine will be from the manufacturer's Z Series engines. The car will get a new DOHC 2.0l common-rail diesel motor that is capable of delivering 163bhp of max power, an increase over its earlier 150bhp max power.</div>

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Volvo Auto India Intends to Introduce Competitively Priced Variants for Boosting Sales - 0 views

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Volvo Auto India introduce less costly variants

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Auto major, Volvo Auto India intends to introduce less costly variants of their models, as they hope to increase their sales volume in a market where competitors like Mercedes, Audi and BMW are seeing growth in their premium car sales.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Auto major, Volvo Auto India intends to introduce less costly variants of their models, as they hope to increase their sales volume in a market where competitors like Mercedes, Audi and BMW are seeing growth in their premium car sales.</div>

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Preview of some electric cars coming our way in the future - 0 views

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Citroen CO Mitsubishi i-MiEV Nissan Leaf Peugeot iON Volvo C30 electric

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We have mentioned or rather kept it that there are some electric cars are the future of the Indian car industry. Not only do they flash their eco-conscious thing but also are better in terms of the savings in the long term.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We have mentioned or rather kept it that there are some electric cars are the future of the Indian car industry. Not only do they flash their eco-conscious thing but also are better in terms of the savings in the long term.</div>

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Renault India's Engine Facility in Chennai to be Operational by April - 0 views

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Renault Engine Facility in Chennai India new manufacturing plant

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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New Managing Director for Volvo Auto India - 0 views

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Tomas Ernberg MD of Volvo Auto India new Managing Director

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Volvo Auto India recently announced that they have appointed a new MD, Tomas Ernberg for their domestic operations. Ernberg has been with the Swedish auto manufacturer since the past 17 years. He will replace current MD, Paul de Voijs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Volvo Auto India recently announced that they have appointed a new MD, Tomas Ernberg for their domestic operations. Ernberg has been with the Swedish auto manufacturer since the past 17 years. He will replace current MD, Paul de Voijs.</div>

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Chevrolet Beat Diesel to Launch on July 25 in India - 1 views

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Chevrolet Beat in India Diesel Launch on July 25

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Celebration Edition Xylo in Pear White Colour Mahindra &

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Mahindra & Mahindra to release celebration edition Xylo Corporate Advantage that will be offered in a Pearl White finish, apart from other luxury features.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mahindra & Mahindra to release celebration edition Xylo Corporate Advantage that will be offered in a Pearl White finish, apart from other luxury features.</div>

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Daimler AG Launches Finance Service in India - 0 views

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Daimler AG Finance Service in India Financial Services facility

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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2011 Toyota Fortuner finally revealed - 0 views

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2011 Toyota Fortuner New revealed

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The 2012 Toyota Fortuner has been unveiled in Thailand and it has got new seats, revisions to the exteriors and also many other new features.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The 2012 Toyota Fortuner has been unveiled in Thailand and it has got new seats, revisions to the exteriors and also many other new features.</div>

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Aamir Khan Gets Rolls Royce with Number 1 Registration Plate from Satara RTO - 0 views

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Aamir Khan Gets Rolls Royce Satara RTO

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Aamir Khan recently got a new Rolls Royce. The popular Bollywood actor got the car registered from the Satara RTO with a number one registration plate.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Aamir Khan recently got a new Rolls Royce. The popular Bollywood actor got the car registered from the Satara RTO with a number one registration plate.</div>

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Mercedes SLS AMG roadster in India Preview - 0 views

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Mercedes SLS AMG roadster in India

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Indiandrives has done a preview of the Mercedes SLS AMG roadster and have commented on its technology, engine configuration, looks, specifications and also price.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indiandrives has done a preview of the Mercedes SLS AMG roadster and have commented on its technology, engine configuration, looks, specifications and also price.</div>

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Eatables to keep in hand whilst out on a long trip - 0 views

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eating and driving while long trip by road

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Indiandrives has listed out the eatables that one should usually carry in a trip as also the ones that should be totally avoided on a trip.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Indiandrives has listed out the eatables that one should usually carry in a trip as also the ones that should be totally avoided on a trip.</div>

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