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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Saturday, 11th March, 2017

Honda WR-V website goes live.

Renault duster to get a petrol with CVT transmission.

Harley Davidson Street rod 750 to be launched next in India.

Kawasaki ZX10RR to launch in India today. Kawasaki India to become independent entity from Bajaj.

Bajaj discover 125 BS 4 variant priced at Rs.50,599.

Tata nexon launch in October.

Coupé version of Suzuki Vitara mooted. Part of Suzuki's next 100 midterm plan.

Lexus UX sub-compact SUV confirmed. Likely to go on sale in 2018.

Skoda to take lead in Tata VW group collaboration. Alliance to help companies build scale, share costs and improve profitability. 1st Tata motors vehicle from JV in 2019.

Skoda Octavia facelift to launch in June. Engine likely to be unchanged. 230 hp vRS to be part of the updated range for India.

Toyota to launch innova crysta touring sport. New variant features styling changes, expected launch next month.

John Surtees, former formula 1 champion, dies at age of 83.

Geneva updates:
Kia stinger showcased. To launch in Q4 of 2017.

Honda civic type R showcased.

Nissan Qashqai Unveiled. Will go on sale in Europe in July.

Hyundai Ioniq plugin hybrid makes Geneva debut. Powered by 105 HP 1.6L GDI direct injection petrol engine.

Mercedes AMG GT 4 door concept unveiled. Will replace CLS shooting brake model.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Tuesday, 28th February, 2017

Bajaj dominar, India-made BMW G310R showcased in motobike Istanbul.

DC design introduces customised Hyundai creta.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz production and sales discontinued. Over 4 lakh units sold since 2009.

Maruti Baleno RS bookings open. To go on sale from march 3.

Maruti Vitara Brezza waiting period increases to 7 months. Production running at full capacity.

Hyundai Carlino to rollout in the first half of 2019. Will Hyundai's 1st sub 4m SUV.

Hyundai Ioniq hybrid to be showcased in auto expo 2018. India launch not on the cards.

2017 Hyundai sonata (facelift) teased. Sonata turbo confirmed. Will debut in south Korea next month.

Volkswagen not to build kwid rival anytime soon. To focus on being most affordable premium brand in India.

Skoda yeti spotted, exteriors revealed.

Volkswagen ameo cup racecars spotted ahead of 2017 season.

Tata Hexa now listed on TataCLiQ e-commerce website.

Honda WR-V interior pics, sunroof revealed.

Volvo xc 60 teased ahead of Geneva reveal. Will share design similarities with xc 90.

Mercedes previous E class cabriolet. Luxurious 4 seater drop top to make its world debut in Geneva next month. Will also get AMG Version called E 50.

Ford files for patent for seat headrest with secret travel neck pillow.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Saturday, 25th February, 2017

UM adventure motorcycle to have a 400cc V-twin mill. Will be on the limited edition commando Mojave.

India-made Bajaj Pulsar 160 NS launched in Nepal.

Yamaha YS125 launched in UK. Commuter oriented Motorcycle.

Audi to launch 10 new products in India this year. 2 all new products, facelifts among them.

Facelifted European spec of Skoda Rapid and Rapid spaceback revealed. Will debut in Geneva auto show.

Next gen Skoda yeti to be dramatically different. Redesigned model to be unveiled mid-2017. Current gen to go out of production in June in Europe.

Porsche 911R delivered to Indian customer. Delivered to Bangalore collector, one of 991 units made globally. Goes 0-100 kph in 3s.

Volkswagen Arteon teased ahead of Geneva debut. Successor to Passat CC. Will rival BMW 4 series gran coupe.

Mercedes-AMG reveal 3 Special models. Include unique colour and trim combinations.

Renault kwid sales surpass 1.3 lakh units in India.

Hyundai xcent facelift to look bigger and plusher. Launch expected in April.

Suzuki swift RS limited edition launched in south Africa. Styling changes alone. No changes in engine.

Maruti Baleno RS bookings to open on Feb 27. Launch on march 3. Maruti Baleno RS 1L boosterjet engine teased in new commercial.

Wagon R launched with dual tone interiors and piano finish and alloy wheels. Available in new VXi trim.

Google sues uber over self-driving tech theft. Google's parent company, alphabet, claims in the lawsuit that a manager who left waymo, stole some confidential data and started a start-up which was taken over by uber.

CBSE makes speed governors, GPS, CCTV mandatory for school buses in fresh guidelines issued to its affiliated schools.

McLaren and Ferrari 2017 formula 1 cars unveiled.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Wednesday, 22nd February, 2017

TVS wego launched with BS 4 engine and cosmetic changes at Rs. 50,434.

'maruti Suzuki' lettering and variant badges to be dropped from Ciaz facelift.

Maruti Baleno RS spied in peculiar dual tone exterior paint.

Toyota hilux 2.4G AT Limited Edition launched in Malaysia. Pickup truck version of Toyota fortuner.

Honda acquires 380 acres land in Gujarat at Rs. 1000 crores for new production facility.

Tata c-cube concept shown in Microsoft Mumbai event. 3 door Concept revealed under Tamo sub-brand.

Tata T1 prima truck racing championship starts on march 19. BIC to host.

Mercedes AMG GT 4 concept to be unveiled in Geneva. Will rival Porsche Panamera Turbo.

Russian startup builds hovering bike for Rs.1 crore. Hoversurf hoverbike scorpion 3 can go up to 33 feet high and hit speeds of 48 kph.

Traffic jams cost USA drivers $1200 a year, says study.

China orders all cars in violence hit areas in Bayingol to install GPS. Say cars main transportation mode for terrorists.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Monday, 20th February, 2017

Yamaha R25 facelift may get slipper clutch and upside down forks.

1,155 units of Yamaha R3 recalled in India. Same model was recalled earlier last week in USA due to faulty fuel tank fitting bracket and main power switch.

Yamaha's India-made bike for emerging markets, crux Rev, introduced in Africa and central America.

Suzuki gixxer range gets AHO and BS 4 compliance. Suzuki access scooter also gets BS 4 compliant engine.

2018 Mercedes Benz A class to feature dual screen digital display.

Fully electric Mercedes AMG models a possibility. Early electrification will be through 48V mild hybrid system.

New Mercedes Benz E class to launch on Feb 28.

India-made Renault kwid has 2 month waiting period in south Africa. Launched in November last year.

Nissan kicks SUV seen in China. China launch expected this year. India launch next year.

Ford's Craiova plant in Romania to put 190 new robots to work for ecosport. Production to start in September.

Ford denies Bloomberg Report that its testers are falling asleep while testing self-driving cars. Apparently, Ford's autonomous car project aims at eliminating brake, acceleration pedals and steering wheel.

Base version of India-bound ford ecosport facelift spotted in China.

India spec Jeep compass to come with petrol and diesel engines at launch. Launch in august.

Ferrari 812 superfast unveiled. To replace F12 berlinetta. To be fastest Ferrari ever with 789 BHP output.

2018 Skoda yeti spied as a Chinese model. Will launch after Kodiaq.

Audi dealers in China demand Rs.27,000 crores cover for losses over 3 years. Dealers blamed company for adding too many distributors which worsened an already declining sales.

Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 to have a small production run. The track car to come with 600 HP V8 engine.

Trump will make America great to invest, says Anand Mahindra. Poets' imaginations and not technology will save the world in future, he added.

No amnesty for BS 3 vehicles after April 1, says Bajaj auto. 1st 2 wheeler maker to fully meet BS 4 norms before deadline.

KTM Duke range to launch on Feb 23. Gets cosmetic changes, BS 4 engines. 390 to get ride by wire tech.

Lynk and co wants to change the way people buy cars. No model year designations for its cars. Ownership will be subscription based with no down payment. 1st model in April.

Toyota sold only 1 Prius in last 6 months of 2016 in China. Had sold 75 cars in 1st half of year.

London to levy daily fine of £10 on polluting cars. Toxicity charge will be levied primarily on vehicles registered before 2006.

Ambassador was sold due to lack of innovation, says MSME minister, giriraj Singh.

World's 1st driverless car circuit race ends with accident. One of the 2 driverless cars crashed into statue. Hosted by Buenos Aires formula E grand Prix.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Monday, 30th January, 2017

Hero maestro edge gains retuned engine.

Mahindra Thar daybreak showcased in Surat international auto expo.

New Toyota Supra to be launched under Gazzo performance brand.

Mercedes aesthetics A sculpture previews next gen compact car design. Also reveals Panamericana Grille treatment adopted by AMG versions of merc compact cars.

New Schumacher rises: Legend Michael Schumacher's son, Mick, wins MRF challenge at Buddh international Circuit, Delhi.

Next gen VW Golf GTI to adopt mild hybrid tech. A powertrain overhaul is set to make the new model most powerful series production golf GTI ever.

Volkswagen group recall 600,000 Audi cars in USA. Reason: faulty airbags and corrosion of inflators.

Tesla CEO Elon musk joins trump's manufacturing council comprising of ford and Dell CEOs.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Thursday, 19th January, 2017

Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS to relaunch in India soon. Discontinued in 2015, to make comeback to expand Bajaj's market share in 200+cc segment.

Maruti ignis Nexa accessories launched. Styling and utility accessories available individually and in packages.

India-bound Suzuki S Cross showcased in Vienna auto expo.

Toyota GT 86 makes eyes turn in Vienna.

Tata Hexa launched at Rs.11.99 lakhs undercuts Mahindra xuv 500 by Rs. 48,000. Available in 3 engine-transmission options. AWD only in XT trim.

Airbus to test flying car prototype by year end. Will be equipped with vertical takeoff and landing tech.

Suzuki starts exporting made in India gixxer to Japan. 1st shipment of 720 units has already set sail.

Frankfurt reveal for 2018 Mercedes-AMG Hypercar. To use tuned down W07 F1 racecar engine. Less than 300 units to be made.

Ford mustang facelift revealed. Gets 10 speed automatic gearbox apart from styling and tech upgrades.

Tata to conduct India's 1st ever self-driving car test. Tata Elxsi, design firm part of the Tata group, has sought permission to test reengineered sedans with ultrasonic and lidar systems in Bangalore.

Modified Tesla S goes 0-100 in 2.1s. modification done to take part in electric GT championship.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Thursday, 12th January, 2017

New Mercedes CLE to be new aerodynamics champion. Replacement of the CLS, will rival the Audi A7.

Suzuki swift racer RS to debut in Tokyo this week. Features blue and neon green livery of team Suzuki Ecstar from motoGP.

VW CEO confirms all new Polo, Skoda yeti and Porsche Cayenne for 2017. Close to 60 models to be launched globally this year from VW group.

Mercedes Benz GLB SUV to come in standard and long wheelbase variants. Will rival BMW X1.

Mercedes A class sedan concept to showcase in Shanghai. Entry level sedan from Mercedes.

Datsun to launch 1000cc redigo and redigo AMT soon.

Owners return stripped down cars to Volkswagen in USA. Part of cleansing drive post the dieselgate scandal. Meanwhile, FBI arrests CEO Oliver Schmidt on charges of conspiration to keep USA regulators from finding about the defeat device. Company to pay $4.3 billion to govt, taking total fine to $19 billion

Kawasaki opens new dealership in Mumbai. Earlier the vashi dealership was shut down after complaints from customers.

Audi Q8 concept revealed in Detroit. Indicates Audi's plans to enter full size luxury SUV segment.

Range rover Evoque 2L petrol variant launched in India at Rs. 53.2 lakhs. To be offered only in SE Trim. 241 BHP 4 cylinder petrol engine.

GM launches book by Cadillac scheme in USA. Users can pay $1500 and drive a Cadillac for a month.

Next gen Lexus LS 500 sedan revealed. The S Claas Rival gets all new 415 BHP 3.5L V6 engine.

Diesel has tough future but is here to stay, says maruti early implementation of bs 6 norms an engineering challenge for diesel cars, will shoot up prices as well.

Audi breaks cover of SQ5 SUV. Performance variant of Q5, gets 354 BHP, 3L V6 turbocharged petrol engine.

Mercedes-AMG GT C coupé unveiled. 557 bhp 4L, twin turbo V8 engine powers it.

New material 10 times stronger and 20 times lighter than steel developed. MIT researchers redesigned 3D form of graphene.

Tesla hired senior Apple executive for autopilot tech. Chris Latter hired as VP, autopilot development.

No Indian city meets global air pollution targets, says WHO report.

Dutch trains powered 100% by wind energy from JAN 1. A windmill running for 1 hour can power the train for 200 km.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Thursday, 12th January, 2017

New Mercedes CLE to be new aerodynamics champion. Replacement of the CLS, will rival the Audi A7.

Suzuki swift racer RS to debut in Tokyo this week. Features blue and neon green livery of team Suzuki Ecstar from motoGP.

VW CEO confirms all new Polo, Skoda yeti and Porsche Cayenne for 2017. Close to 60 models to be launched globally this year from VW group.

Mercedes Benz GLB SUV to come in standard and long wheelbase variants. Will rival BMW X1.

Mercedes A class sedan concept to showcase in Shanghai. Entry level sedan from Mercedes.

Datsun to launch 1000cc redigo and redigo AMT soon.

Owners return stripped down cars to Volkswagen in USA. Part of cleansing drive post the dieselgate scandal. Meanwhile, FBI arrests CEO Oliver Schmidt on charges of conspiration to keep USA regulators from finding about the defeat device. Company to pay $4.3 billion to govt, taking total fine to $19 billion

Kawasaki opens new dealership in Mumbai. Earlier the vashi dealership was shut down after complaints from customers.

Audi Q8 concept revealed in Detroit. Indicates Audi's plans to enter full size luxury SUV segment.

Range rover Evoque 2L petrol variant launched in India at Rs. 53.2 lakhs. To be offered only in SE Trim. 241 BHP 4 cylinder petrol engine.

GM launches book by Cadillac scheme in USA. Users can pay $1500 and drive a Cadillac for a month.

Next gen Lexus LS 500 sedan revealed. The S Claas Rival gets all new 415 BHP 3.5L V6 engine.

Diesel has tough future but is here to stay, says maruti early implementation of bs 6 norms an engineering challenge for diesel cars, will shoot up prices as well.

Audi breaks cover of SQ5 SUV. Performance variant of Q5, gets 354 BHP, 3L V6 turbocharged petrol engine.

Mercedes-AMG GT C coupé unveiled. 557 bhp 4L, twin turbo V8 engine powers it.

New material 10 times stronger and 20 times lighter than steel developed. MIT researchers redesigned 3D form of graphene.

Tesla hired senior Apple executive for autopilot tech. Chris Latter hired as VP, autopilot development.

No Indian city meets global air pollution targets, says WHO report.

Dutch trains powered 100% by wind energy from JAN 1. A windmill running for 1 hour can power the train for 200 km.

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