Renault will be showcasing Alpine A110 to mark the 50th anniversary of the car's launch and expects to attract eyeballs this time at the Paris Motor show.
We bought you the news last week of BMW launching its M performance package at the 2012 Geneva Motor show next month. But what we didn't know was this. The German carmaker has announced that it will debut the BMW M135i concept, a gasoline-burning hatch with its new M Performance unit.
Ford showcased their premium class sedan, Fusion, at the 2012 Detroit Show. And this is going to be the new Mondeo for Indian market. As a part of One Ford global vehicle program, the new Mondeo will share 80 per cent features from the Fusion, which will be on sale for the American market, while the Mondeo heads to India.
As the Geneva Motor show approaches, there have been high-profile leaks of cars from several segments and brands. The 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake has become the latest model appearing in Geneva, to leak online. The grainy image suggests that the picture was scanned or clicked from a brochure.
The Nissan Micra hatchback from Nissan India has more of a demand in overseas market as compared to the Indian domestic market. Most Nissan Micra exports are handled from its Oragadam manufacturing facility in Chennai.
As if the gull-wing doors were not enough for Mercedes to boast their out of the world design techniques, now they have two more added to the iconic SLS AMG. Looking back, the marque's E-Class range had its variants as sedan, coupe, roadster, wagon, and it also shared its platform with the CLS four-door coupe.
While Ford sees the EcoSport as a potential game changer, automobile critics find this car to be a product which is capable of erasing the differences between sedans, SUVs and premium hatchback cars in India.
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.
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.
Ford India will soon shift their headquarters to New Delhi. The president of Ford Africa and Asia Pacific, Joseph Henrichs said during a press conference that Ford India would be shifting their headquarters to New Delhi, while they would open a new facility in Gujarat.