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India’s small car market booming

Matt Brogan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:33:00 +0000

The race in on among the world’s car manufacturers to crack India’s booming small car market, with a number of them announcing production plans over the past few days. Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was in New Delhi last week to announce his company’s entry into the market by 2012. “I don’t want Renault and Nissan to be [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

India’s small car market booming

Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:24:55 +0000

Could it be that quality sacrifices made in producing the world’s cheapest car have led to its downfall? The Tata Nano – that retails in India for around $2,500 – is under investigation by the company following reports from three owners of electrical fires. According to The Times of India, the fires appear to be the result [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Tata raises AUD$830 million towards Jaguar Land Rover debt

Matt Brogan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:53:46 +0000

India’s Tata Motors says it has raised AUD$830 million through the sale of new global depositary receipts and convertible bonds, money that will be used to help pay off debt incurred during the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover. The news isn’t all good however with that sum likely to make only a small dent in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata raises AUD$830 million towards Jaguar Land Rover debt

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Matt Brogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:33:13 +0000

General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the Indian market. The two manufacturers will jointly develop car platforms, electric vehicle technology and advanced vehicle control systems. Their goal is to create and launch an [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Ford Figo revealed by CEO to target Indian, export sales

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:33:11 +0000

Following exclusive spy pics from CarAdvice back in July, comes news today that Ford president and CEO, Mr Alan Mulally, has unveiled the company’s latest light car – the new Ford Figo. The Figo, Italian for “cool”, marks an important strategic move for Ford in India with the fresh faced sub-light hatch sure to prove popular [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Figo revealed by CEO to target Indian, export sales

Jaguar Land Rover reports huge loss

David Twomey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:47:50 +0000

British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has reported a US$1-billion loss for 2008 but will receive a guarantee for a bridging loan from the British government, the British business newspaper, Financial Times, has reported. The report, quoted by Reuters Newsagency, said the core British operations of Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Jaguar Land Rover reports huge loss

Mahindra launches next generation Pik-Up

Anthony Crawford — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:17:22 +0000

2009 Mahindra Pik-Up – First Look Ever heard of, or even seen a Mahindra Pik-Up? Funny enough, I saw one of these Indian designed and built vehicles yesterday for the first time, on Sydney’s northern beaches. Don’t be at all surprised though, by the lack of Mahindra sightings if you happen live in any of Australia’s capital cities, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mahindra launches next generation Pik-Up

First Tata Nano delivered to proud Indian family

Paul Maric — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:42:14 +0000

While most of us take driving and owning a car for granted, Tata’s ambition to sell the world’s cheapest car has come to fruition, with the first delivery of the super-cheap car taking place in Mumbai, India. Mr.Ashok Raghunath Vichare of Mumbai was lost for words as he took delivery of the car, claiming that it [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

First Tata Nano delivered to proud Indian family

Jaguar cuts jobs, drops X-Type

David Twomey — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:11:46 +0000

British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will cut 300 jobs from its Halewood, north England, plant and stop production of its X-Type car there by the end of the year due to the downturn in the car industry. “Our industry has been especially badly hit by the recession and the premium sector more than others. Jaguar [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Jaguar cuts jobs, drops X-Type

Spy pics – Ford Australia tests Verve based small car

Paul Maric — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:34:59 +0000

After exclusive spy pictures of Ford Australia testing the upcoming Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50, our spy guy has now snapped some interesting photos of Ford Australia testing a new small car based on the Ford Verve concept. The new small car will be used throughout India as Ford’s new entry level model, and will also makes its [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Spy pics – Ford Australia tests Verve based small car

Land Rover heads into India market

David Twomey — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:34:33 +0000

It hardly comes as a surprise but Land Rover has officially decided to begin selling its range of premium SUVs in the Indian market, and of even less surprise is the fact that Tata Motors will be the exclusive importers. Tata, India’s largest car company bought Jaguar Land Rover last year from the Ford Motor Company. As [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Land Rover heads into India market

Tata boss begs British government for assistance with JLR

Matt Brogan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:29:41 +0000

Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, has warned that Jaguar Land Rover could make further job cuts unless the British government provides financial aid to the brands. The brands have been suffering financial difficulties as a result of falling sales during the on-going global economic downturn with last year’s global unit sales of JLR vehicles down [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata boss begs British government for assistance with JLR

Tata Nano to be sold by lottery

Matt Brogan — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:32:55 +0000

To cope with demand, Indian carmaker Tata will sell the first 100,000 examples of its ultra-cheap Nano by lottery. Application forms for the 100,000 rupee (A$2823.00) car will available in 1000 cities in India starting on April 9. A computerised random selection procedure will decide the owners of the first 100,000 cars. The lottery system was decided [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata Nano to be sold by lottery

Mercedes-Benz opens new plant in India

Matt Brogan — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:05:45 +0000

Mercedes-Benz has formally inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune, India, today which took only 13 months to complete from start to finish. Set on 40 hectares of land the new plant features independent assembly facilities for passenger cars and commercial vehicles and was created to address the group’s future expansion needs. “A strong brand, committed [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mercedes-Benz opens new plant in India

Tata loss delays Nano launch indefinitely

Matt Brogan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:02:25 +0000

Tata posted an unexpected loss in its fiscal third quarter (down 32 per cent) which, according to Managing Director Ravi Kant, could delay the launch of its Nano budget model indefinitely. It’s worrying news for the global car industry following the Indian brand’s recent acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Ford Motor in June [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata loss delays Nano launch indefinitely

Toyota to develop $5000 car

George Skentzos — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:49:32 +0000

Toyota is set to enter the cheap-car race with new reports suggesting a $5000 car has been scheduled for development. Ultra-budget cars are in high demand in booming emerging markets such as India and Brazil, with Nissan-Renault developing a similar offering whilst Tata has already showcased the Nano. The car will be developed with its small-car subsidiary [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota to develop $5000 car

Indian manufacturers seek financial relief

Matt Brogan — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:12:09 +0000

Suffering from tighter credit and falling sales both locally and abroad, India’s automakers and suppliers are asking the government for financial relief. The industry seeks a lower customs duty on metal imports, extensions of loan repayment schedules for smaller manufacturers and large infrastructure projects, including roads. “The industry needs an immediate package to survive the current economic [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Indian manufacturers seek financial relief

Suzuki’s Indian plants lead green drive

Matt Brogan — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:30:21 +0000

Suzuki’s two Indian plants are leading the company’s drive for green manufacturing with new figures released today revealing that since the start of the decade, green manufacturing initiatives have resulted in total energy consumption by both plants dropping 26 per cent. Importantly, water consumption levels have also dropped (by 61 per cent) over the same time [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Suzuki’s Indian plants lead green drive

Spied: 2011 Jaguar XJ mule

George Skentzos — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:46:40 +0000

Jaguar is obviously suffering no ill-effect following the Tata takeover, with yet another test mule – this time of the new XJ – spotted in the US. While the limited camouflage may seem to indicate this is nothing more than a subtle face lift – make no mistake, the next XJ is tipped to sport a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Spied: 2011 Jaguar XJ mule

Tata buys Jaguar Land Rover, appoints new CEO

David Twomey — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:14:40 +0000

Tata buys Jaguar Land Rover, appoints new CEO - David Twomey It’s official, Indian business conglomerate Tata is now the owner of Jaguar and Land Rover, having handed over a staggering $US2.3 billion in cash to the Ford Motor Company at the company headquarters in Britian. At the same time Tata has announced the official appointment of caretaker [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata buys Jaguar Land Rover, appoints new CEO