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Hyundai’s new Direct Injection Engine for Sonata

Shrawan Raja — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:02:52 +0000

Hyundai is getting ready to add direct injection to its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Power from the DI four cylinder goes from 176 to 200 hp, and will likely get around 5-10 percent better gas mileage, finds a home under the new Sonata’s bonnet.

BMW Enthusiastic about 2018 Winter Olympics in Munich

Shrawan Raja — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:02:48 +0000

BMW has announced that it would support the bid by Munich to bring the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to their home city. The manufacturer promised to offer three to five million Euros for the first application phase which will run between 2009 and 2011.

International Engine of the Year Award

Shrawan Raja — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:02:46 +0000

Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter TSI Twincharger has been honoured with the greatest recognition. The 1.4 liter Twincharger used across VW’s range in models such as the Golf, Scirocco and Eos has won the International Engine of the Year Award.

Ferrari boss puts his own car up for auction

Shrawan Raja — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:02:44 +0000

Luca di Montezemolo is offering his own personal car for sale on Ferrari’s online auction for charitable reasons. Luca Di Montezemolo signed the 599 GTB Fiorano for that winning bidder. At last check the highest bid stood at €190,000 (US$265 500).

BMW beats Mercedes Benz and Audi with respect to sales

Dave — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:35:20 +0000

BMW becomes the number one luxury car maker in India after overtaking rivals Mercedes Benz and Audi. In April-May 2009, BMW India sold 466 cars as compared to Mercedes’ 371 units and Audi’s 233 units.

Fiat’s Brazilian sales goes from 0 – 10 million in 33 years!

Dave — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:16:14 +0000

Fiat’s production line in Betim produced the 10 millionth car (a bright red Palio) in Brazil. Established in 1976, Fiat Brazil’s impeccable sales record for 33 years was celebrated by the plant workers as they remembered the very first model produced in Brazil – the Fiat 147.

Skoda’s Vrchlabi plant celebrates 100th anniversary

Dave — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:36:50 +0000

Skoda’s Vrchlabi plant (located in Czech Republic) celebrated its 100th anniversary, this weekend. The Vrchlabi plant manufactures the Skoda Octavia sedan, ships it to India in the form of Completely Knocked Down units, which is then assembled at Skoda’s facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

GM India’s upcoming cars

Dave — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:58:20 +0000

GM India has lined up a slew of upgraded and new roll-outs, which includes sedan Chevrolet Cruze (Rs 12-14 lakh), premium hatchback based on the Beat concept and facelift versions of existing models like Spark and Tavera.