Official : Audi A3 to be launched in India by 2013

After the confirmation of Q3's launch in India, Audi has revealed its plans for A3 sedan as well. Michael Perschke, Chief, Audi India disclosed the news in an exclusive interview to Autocar India.

It will hit Indian shores by 2013. Michael Perschke said, “The next logical step after getting the Q3 to India in 2012 is to look at the A3.” 

Also currently there's no idea about the engine specifications. But the current concept model has a

5-Cylinder engine that uses turbocharging and FSI to pump out 408 horsepower. It has the capability if hitting 0-100 in just 4.1 seconds. Top speed has been electrically controlled upto 250 kph.

INDIAN F1GP TIMETABLE (India local time)

Friday 28 October
• 10.00 - 11.30 Friday F1 Practice Session 1
• 14.00 - 15.30 Friday F1 Practice Session 2
Saturday 29 October
• 11.00 - 12.00 Saturday F1 Practice Session 3
• 14.00 - 15.00 Saturday F1 Qualifying Session
Sunday 30 October
• 15.00 - FORMULA 1™ Indian Grand Prix 2011

Ford's New plant in Ahmedabad,Gujarat

The world's fourth largest car-maker Ford has decided to set up a three lakh-cars-per-annum manufacturing plant in Sanand. Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, is likely to make an announcement on Thursday that Ford is parking next to Nano, about 25 km from Sanand Cross roads in Ahmedabad.

The Detroit based company plans to invest over $1 billion (Rs 5,000 crore) for the unit, which will come next to Tata Motors' Nano plant. The plant is slated to open in 2014 and employ around 5,000 workers.

The state government is likely to allocate 400 acres of land at lowerthan-market rates to the company. An additional 100 acres will be set aside for component manufacturing units.

Ford India, the US carmaker's Indian subsidiary, already runs a Rs 1,700-crore manufacturing plant at Maraimalai Nagar, 45 km from Chennai, with a peak capacity of 2 lakh units per annum. With Ford deciding to drive into Gujarat, the state has fast started to emerge as a claimant for the title, 'Detroit of India' . Besides Tata Motors , General Motors manages a plant in Halol near Vadodara since 1994. It has taken GM's Detroit cousin 17 years to follow suit.

Besides, French car-maker Peugeot is in advanced negotiations for a site, preferably around Sanand. Maruti Suzuki is also expected to finalise Gujarat as the location for a one million cars per annum unit. Maruti Suzuki is keenly scouting for a plot near Santalpur in north Gujarat , closer to Mundra port from where it already exports vehicles. Apart from the new plant, Ford is significantly expanding its capacities in its existing facility in Tamil Nadu.

Ford plans to introduce 8 new models by the middle of the decade


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World Wide News:

>Trio of MP4-12c GT3 race cars to star for McLaren GT total 24 hours of Spa.

>Japanese auto firms announce they are on the road of recovery from the March 11 disaster.

>China's largest automobile exporter Chery planning to invest $ 170 million in a plant in Argentina.

>Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Hilton Worldwide culinary competition names Hilton Amsterdam's Franz Conde winner.


Indian News:

>Car sales to be affected by RBI interest rates hike proposal.

>Australia seeking to become partners with Indian automotive industry.

>Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone invites Indian entrepreneurs to set up overseas business.

>GM India looking at expansion of capacity at its two plants.

>Hike in excise duties for cars on the cards.

>First edition of Mahindra Monsoon challenge 2011 witnesses good competition.

>Maruti Suzuki reports 18 percent growth in profits at Rs 549.23 crore in Q1.

>MeriCAR.com launches consumer complaints and reviews for car workshops in India.

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News of World Wide Market:

>Luxury car sales continue to grow in China.

>Daimler to invest $ 2 billion on Mercedes-Benz Alabama plant expansion.

>Lewis Hamilton clinches the German F1 Grand Prix.

>Volvo To Launch Cheaper Variants In India To Increase Sales.

>Electric Vehicle maker THINK gets a new owner.


#News of Indian Market:

>Audi introduces the new Audi A8 L W12 quattro at Rs 1.26 crore.

>Luxury tractors to be sold on invitations in Indian market by M&M.

>Volvo might introduce corporate luxury sedans of S60 and S80 models in India next year.

>HM-Mitsubishi provides first-hand rallying experience to customers aboard Cedia.

>Mitsubishi Pajero Heart-in-Mouth Rally kick-starts from Ludhiana.

>Tata Motors registers a 21 percent decline in its net debt in FY11 at Rs 21,480 crore.

>British High Commission and JCB India orgainse cycle rally to raise awareness on cancer.

>Rayat Bahra VECV automotive technology center inaugurated in Mohali.

>Ashok Leyland-Nissan joint venture sets a target of 1.4 lakh unit sales in next three years.

>Force India registers its F1 race of the season in German Grand Prix with a sixth place finish.

>Global paint and coatings major AkzoNobel launches global car refinish brand Dynacoat in India.

>FORCE Motors signs a License Agreement with Daimler AG for MPV technology.

Breaking News: Honda 2012 CR-V official picture and details

-Honda has released the first official pictures of its highly anticipated 2012 CR-V. the car looks much better in the official pictures.

The Japanese carmaker is not announcing the picture as the production version of the 2012 CR-V Yet. Instead, they have named this    extremely close to production vehicle as the 2012 CR-V Concept. The new car is is expected to hit the dealerships in the USA by the end of 2011. In its latest avatar. 

The CR-V will retain its 2.4-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine. Power would go up slightly from the current 180bhp, and so would fuel efficiency. The 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel would also be a part of the package for the European countries (India too, in all probability) and would dish out more than 165bhp. The new CR-V will be available with both FWD and AWD. There will also be a new 6-speed auto in the offing.

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GM India Launched its Small Hatchback in Diesel Version

The Beat Diesel becomes India's smallest Diesel engine passenger car

>here is some Information abut New Diesel Version.. :)

-> prices for the Beat Diesel
-Beat Diesel PS 4.29lakhs
-Beat Diesel LS 4.59Lakhs
-Beat Diesel LT 4.99lakhs
-Beat Diesel LT Option 5.45 lakhs

->3 years or 1lakh KMs warranty on the Beat Diesel which is unmatched :O
->15000kms engine oil change for the Beat Diesel.
->The Beat Diesel has a claimed fuel efficiency of 24kmpl :D
->Engine : 1L Fiat Multijet Diesel engine
->Power: 57bhp
->Torque: 100Nm@4400rpm
->Transmission: 5 Manual gears:
->Suspension: McPherson Strut, Compound Link Type
->Steering: Tilt
->Brakes: Disc
->Tyre size: 155/70 R14
->Ground clearance: 165.00 mm
->Fuel tank capacity: 35 ltrs
->Seating capacity: 5


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