Automobile News in India for January 2008

Tokyo, January 31, 2008: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today announced their 2008 Global Motorsport Programs. Highlighting the company’s continued commitment to global motorsport, Nissan will enter the all-new GT-R into the premium Japanese motorsport series, SUPER GT. 1. SUPER GT 2008 marks the return of GT-R to racing,... More...

Toyota Develops Anti-mite Allergen Seat Fabric

Tokyo, January 31, 2008: Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today it has developed the world's first car seat fabric that helps prevent mite allergens from becoming active in a vehicle's cabin. The new fabric is to be offered in vehicle models scheduled for launch in Japan in the near future. Mite allergens—known to be a cause of allergy-related disorders&mdash... More...

Hero Honda Net Profit Zooms 31% to Rs 275 Crore in Q3.

New Delhi, January 31, 2008: Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (HHML), the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today reported 31% per cent growth in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 275 crore for the third quarter (October-December) of this financial year (2007-08). Hero Honda's profit after tax in the corresponding period last fiscal stood at Rs 209.18 crore. Total Turnover (s... More...

Piaggio launches `ape truck'

Visakhapatnam, January 30, 2008: Piaggio India launched its four-wheeler cargo vehicle, ape truck, here on Tuesday. At the launch, Mr Pravin Parab, Deputy General Manager (Sales), said the company wants to sell 5,000 sub one-tonne fourwheelers this year. An exclusive showroom for the vehicle was also inaugurated. He said that more than 6 lakh customers had bought ape three... More...

Helmet wearing to be made compulsory.

Puducherry, January 30, 2008: Wearing of helmet will become compulsory for two-wheeler riders in the Union Territory of Puducherry in the next two weeks. Announcing this, Senior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order), Chhaya Sharma, told reporters here Tuesday that there was a directive from the Centre that necessary orders be issued to make wearing of helmets by two-wheeler riders.... More...

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

New Delhi, January 29, 2008: In its inaugural year, the new Grand Vitara collected numerous top honors, including Sport Truck Connection Televisions Annual Light Truck and SUV award, the Best Kept Secret of 2006 editors choice award by Autobytel and AutoPacifics Vehicle Satisfaction Award for best compact SUV. The Grand Vitara also was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year ... More...

Hyundai Supports Crusaders on Global Warming

New Delhi, January 29, 2008: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, has taken on a new initiative to focus on the campaign for Global Warming by providing its SUV - Hyundai Tucson to noted environmentalists T. Srinivasa Rao and R. Gnanasekaran. Taking off in a Hyundai Tucson SUV, they have started on a ... More...

Nissan Releases New Tiida and Tiida Latio Compact Vehicles.

Tokyo, January 28, 2008: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the sales launch of the new Tiida 5-door hatchback and Tiida Latio 4-door sedan at dealers across Japan. Since their debut in 2004, the Tiida and Tiida Latio have exceeded customer expectations for compact vehicles – offering a premium-quality, roomy interior and outstanding fuel economy and performance. For 2... More...

Tata Motors launches luxury variant of Winger

Kochi, January 25, 2008: Tata Motors Limited on Thursday announced the launch of a new offering in the Winger Range-its luxury variant, in the Kerala market. The Winger Range, India's only maxi-van, offers a perfect blend of the comfort of a car with the spaciousness of a bus for intra-city and long-distance transportation needs, R Sankar, Regional Manager, commercial vehicles, said.... More...

TVS Motor reports revenues of Rs.896.13 crore in Q3 exports up by 63%

Chennai, January 25, 2008: TVS Motor Company has reported revenues of Rs. 896.13 crore for the quarter ended December 2007 compared to Rs.952.98 crore recorded during corresponding quarter in the previous year. The figures for Profit before tax (PBT) and Profit after tax (PAT) during the quarter under review stood at Rs. 7.22 crore and Rs. 5.83 crore respectively as against the figures ... More...

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