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The MCKVIE - Eicher Centre For Automobile Technology is equipped with practice units, dynamics cut-section-models, special tools, wall charts, measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment for practical sessions.

The opening of dealership in Kolkata marks Harley Davidsons' eighth exclusive dealership in the country and also the foray into eastern India.

After inaugurating its dealership in all metro cities, iconic US-based motorcycle maker Harley Davidson is now focusing on smaller cities and towns to drive an annual growth rate of 25 percent in India.

Experts who gather at the ICT Innovation for Automotive Industry, with the theme of Excellence in Sustainable Mobility and Consumer Experience, to be held at Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Chennai on June 7, 2012.

CII is organising a one day conference on ICT Innovation for Automotive Industry with the theme of Excellence in Sustainable Mobility and Consumer Experience on June 7, 2012 at Hotel Le Meridian, Chennai.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor, on May 5, 2012 exhibited the concept cars of its Etios Motor Racing series, along with exciting motorsport activities at Nandi Toyota and Ravindu Toyota in Bangalore.

First round of driver auditions in four cities have been conducted

• Exciting motorsport activities at Toyota Dealerships in Bangalore - Nandi Toyota, Ravindu Toyota and Viva Toyota • Etios Motor Racing concept cars on display • 2012 to see a whole lot of motorsport activities by TKM to popularize EMR

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Sanghvi Forging and Engineering is contemplating on commencing trial production from its new facility at Vadodara, Gujarat, in June 2012.

The toolbox, consisting of Simulink motor control blocks and target-ready code generation support, lets automotive and industrial controls engineers design motor control systems using Freescale microprocessors.

Besides the losses incurred by Maruti Suzuki India Limited due to labour strife, the company has blamed at its inability to push diesel vehicles.

s the Tamil Nadu government is all set to announce its Industrial Policy, the State is nevertheless targeting a 14 percent in manufacturing, J Jayalalithaa said in Chennai yesterday.

The Uttarakhand Government announced yesterday that India's largest sports utility vehicles manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra was planning to establish a Rs 3,000 crore manufacturing facility in the State.

Automotive Stampings and Assemblies has registered a net profit of Rs 23.50 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 in contrast with Rs 40.60 million in the year ago period, a dip of 42.12 percent.

One of India's leading auto parts maker, Adhunik Metaliks Limited has sold its forging arm, Neepaz V Forge to Nagpur Automotive Industries Private Limited for a consideration of Rs 230 crore.

The month-long campaign will be conducted across Toyota dealerships from 16th April to 15th May, 2012. Toyota has set a benchmark in the automobile industry for its quality products and more so for Q Class Service Experience.

Multiple engineering events started yesterday in Detroit and centre on high efficiency engines, electric motors and culminate with the Society of Automotive Engineers 2012 World Congress and Exhibition at Cobo Centre in detroit.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) yesterday unveiled the concept cars of its Etios Motor Racing (EMR) Series along with exciting motorsport activities at Nippon Toyota in Kochi.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that the Etios series - Etios and Etios Liva - has clocked sales of 100,000 vehicles.

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The Chennai-based two and three-wheeler manufacturer, TVS Motor Company yesterday reported 31.02 percent surge in its standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 at Rs 57.23 crore, thanks to the lower tax expenses.

The company CSC or Custom Seat Covers offers a broad range of car seat covers that are a perfect fit for every vehicle, lifestyle and personal taste.

Mahindra & Mahindra, largest sports utility vehicles manufacturer in India is contemplating on pushing its Korean arm, SsanYong Motor Co products into the burgeoning Chinese automotive market.

The Indian automotive industry has expressed its displeasure in no uncertain terms and hit out at the petrol price hike, saying the increase would badly hurt the sector, which is already reeling under a bad phase.

The Jeep is priced at Rs 6.75 lakh and is also available with DI engine in both two and four wheel drive configuration.

In an endeavour to enhance customer satisfaction, 'Eicher Promise' has been launched for Eicher branded trucks and buses.

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The 40th edition of the 24 Hours ADAC Nürburgring race concluded with a record victory for Audi India and its race talent Aditya Patel, whose stellar performance drove team Pro-Handicap ev to victory in their category, SP 4T in the iconic Audi TTS.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited today launched its new product, Hayate a mass segment motorcycle with a price of Rs 41,356 (Ex-Showroom, Chennai).

In 2011-12, Maruti shipped 17,247 cars to this North African country, making it the Indian company's largest export market, ahead of neighbouring Sri Lanka (15,359 cars) and Indonesia (10,551 cars).

The automotive steering market in India is likely to grow at a CAGR of 13.7 percent over the period 2011-15 and one of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the strong economic growth in the country, says a TechNavio's forecast.

Tranztar has bagged a prestigious order from Tata Power’s Strategic Electronics Division for the supply of 41 custom-built trailers.

•Pilot project was conducted at Canadian International School at Bangalore in 2011 •Campaign targeted towards creating awareness about Toyota’s Hybrid Technology

FIAT India, which part ways with its alliance partner Tata Motors, is optimistic on its prospects and said that within 12-18 months it will be able to stand on its own with around 100 exclusive sales and service centres in place.

The trade between India and Japan is likely to reach $ 25 billion by 2014, from the two-way trade of around $ 13 billion in 2010-11.

Murugappa Morgan Thermal Ceramics Limited, part of the Murugappa Group is planning to infuse a fund of Rs 60 crore in the next three years to enhance capacities at its manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu as well as Gujarat.

Volkswagen Motorsport today launched the all new TSI Race Polo for Polo R Cup 2012.

Audi India’s race driver, Aditya Patel first Indian in history to compete at the 24 hours of Nirburgring, racing wth Audi's iconic TTS model.

Mustang is one of the greatest sold automotive and nearly one out of every two sports cars sold in America there is a Mustang.

Essar Shipping yesterday posted a net profit of Rs 55 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

The battery-powered JBL On Tour iBT wirelessly pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled device — iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, smartphone, MP3 player, laptop or desktop — for clean, powerful JBL sound anywhere.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Bajaj Auto Limited was held yesterday to consider and approve the results for FY12.

In an apparent effort to strengthen its retail car loans portfolio, the country's top lender, the State Bank of India is contemplating on reintroducing a lower 11.25 percent rate of interest for all tenures, which will now be the card rate.

Intel Corporation is in negotiation with Indian car manufacturers for the introduction of new 'in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system in passenger cars.

Premier Limited, (formerly Premier Automobiles Ltd) and FIAT India Automobiles Ltd have signed a three year agreement for the supply of FIAT’s 1.3 litre multi-jet diesel engine to be used in Premier’s compact SUV RiO.

In its endeavour to strengthen Indo-Pakistan trade ties, the Indian Railways is contemplating on providing 50 diesel locomotives on hiring basis to Pakistan.

Bajaj Finance reports AUM of Rs 13,107 crores and a quarterly profit after tax of Rs 108 crore when the company announced the results of fourth quarter of financial year 2011-12, a growth of 52 percent over corresponding quarter of previous year.

Vehicle dealers in India are managing the risks of a slowdown in the automotive market by increasingly diversifying their sources of revenue, according to the JD Power study.

The New Mercedes-Benz M-Class stays true to the lineage of its predecessors and drives into the future with better fuel efficiency, new look and superior performance.

First Ever Integrated Design, Development and Manufacturing of Car Infotainment Products in India.

Eicher Motors' stocks today rose by four percent at Rs 2,165 apiece, riding back on the 51 percent year on year growth in its net profit at Rs 110 crore for the quarter ended March 31,2012.

Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese two-wheeler major Honda today launched its second mass segment motorcycle 'Dream Yuga' at Gurgaon priced at Rs 44,642 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).

Ashok Leyland Limited, the flagship firm of the Hinduja Group is investing around Rs 4,150 crore including a light commercial vehicle project in Tamil Nadu, along with its Japanese joint venture partner Nissan.

A gamut of factors such as slow sales growth in South India has had an impact on the bottomline of Ashok Leyland with the net profit dipping by 10.3 percent to Rs 565.98 crore in 2011-12.

The Chennai-based Daimler India Limited yesterday signed a MoU with the Tamil Nadu Government to increase its investment to Rs 4,000 crore at a function held in the State Secretariat in the presence of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

The Tamil Nadu Government yesterday signed an agreement with Phillips Carbon Black Limited to make carbon black required for tyres at its proposed factory in Thervoikandigai SIPCOT Industrial Park.

Bajaj Auto Limited, the Pune-based two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer launched Bajaj Discover 125 Sports Tourer(ST) today in New Delhi, which will be available in the market from the second half of June 2012.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa between the officials of Government of Tamil Nadu and Ashok Leyland Nissan Motor Company.

India Yamaha Motor Private Limited is targeting an annual two-wheeler production capacity of 2.8 million units by 2018.

As Jaguar is celebrating the 60th anniversary of developing the disc brake, the Jaguar Heritage Racing is making its debut in the 2012 Mille Miglia.

In the first-ever association with a celebrity endorser in over six decades, Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship and commercial vehicle major, today announced Mahendra Singh Dhoni as their brand ambassador.

The MCKVIE - Eicher Centre For Automobile Technology is equipped with practice units, dynamics cut-section-models, special tools, wall charts, measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment for practical sessions.

The opening of dealership in Kolkata marks Harley Davidsons' eighth exclusive dealership in the country and also the foray into eastern India.

After inaugurating its dealership in all metro cities, iconic US-based motorcycle maker Harley Davidson is now focusing on smaller cities and towns to drive an annual growth rate of 25 percent in India.

Experts who gather at the ICT Innovation for Automotive Industry, with the theme of Excellence in Sustainable Mobility and Consumer Experience, to be held at Hotel Le Royal Meridien, Chennai on June 7, 2012.

CII is organising a one day conference on ICT Innovation for Automotive Industry with the theme of Excellence in Sustainable Mobility and Consumer Experience on June 7, 2012 at Hotel Le Meridian, Chennai.

MyTVS, the popular brand of TVS Automobile Solutions Limited (TVS ASL), has today inaugurated a new ‘All Car Services’ facility in Singanallur, Coimbatore.

FIAT SpA plans to open 20 exclusive dealerships in India by the end of 2012, a spokesman for its India unit said, as the carmaker starts to rebuild its network after ending a distribution agreement with Tata Motors.