August 22nd, 2008 — suzuki
In what would be a generational change in its engine technology, India’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has decided to introduce the new K-series petrol engine in all its cars in India in the next three to five years, according to the company’s annual report for 2007-08.
The new engine is being produced at Manesar in Haryana initially for the global car A Star, which will be launched in the last quarter of this year. It will be manufactured in India and sold in Europe. The engine, apart from being Euro 4- and Euro 5-compliant, is also highly fuel-efficient, though the company is not ready to disclose its mileage.
“The K-series engines are the most advanced in the car manufacturer’s stable of engines. They will be fitted in all existing models of cars over the next 3- 5 years,” said a company spokesperson. In India, the Bharat 4 norms (which are derived from the Euro 4 norms) of emission are to be implemented by April 2010.
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August 22nd, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, Volkswagen
Debut in 2008 Sao Paulo Motor Show in Octerber for All new Gol sedan best seller in this region.
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August 22nd, 2008 — suzuki
Suzuki Motor will debut its seventh-generation Alto at the 2008 Paris auto show which is to be held on October 4-19, said cheshi.net today.
Suzuki will start the initial production of the latest Alto this October, launch Europe-targeted Alto production in December and then expand to other global markets.
The latest Suzuki Alto surely will enter the Chinese market. Sources said Suzuki’s Chinese joint venture, Changan Suzuki Automobile, will possibly produce the seventh-generation Alto in 2009.
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August 22nd, 2008 — Uncategorized
A new urban sport vehicle for Mercosur:
Renault is enriching its vehicle line-up in Mercosur with Renault Sandero Stepway, launched from October in Brazil and then in Argentina.
The newcomer’s assertive styling is targeted at sophisticated urban customers looking for a vehicle that sets them apart.
Renault Sandero Stepway boasts the same fundamental qualities of roominess and reliability as Renault Sandero, this last quality underscored by a three-year/100,000-km warranty in Brazil.
Manufactured at the Curitiba plant, Renault Sandero Stepway is the fifth of six models to be launched in Brazil as part of Renault Commitment 2009. Renault doubled its sales in Brazil between 2007 and 2008 with this strong product offensive. The brand now ranks among the top five best-selling manufacturers in the country.
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August 22nd, 2008 — Hyundai
Even with luxury automotive sales declining, Hyundai believes it will be able to sell 50,000 of its new luxury vehicle, Genesis, annually.
Hyundai’s Genesis sports sedan, a vehicle that Hyundai has said could “shatter premium automobile paradigms,” first went on sale in late June. This month, Hyundai said, it is on pace to sell more than 1,200.
“We’re going to sell 8,000 this year,” said John Krafcik, vice president of product development for Hyundai Motor Co. in America.
Krafcik said the 50,000 target includes both the Genesis sedan and coupe versions. The coupe is to go on sale during the first quarter of next year.
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