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Volkswagen hopes high from India’s car market

Posted by automobz on November 20, 2008

10Defining Volkswagen’s experience in India as positive, Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen India President and Managing Director, presenting on ‘Big Bets on Technology and Manufacturing’ at the 24th India Economic Summit outlined his views on how the Indian economy is expected to bounce-back over the medium-term and the growth prospects he sees emerging from the country. The summit took place in Delhi between 16th & 18th November and was organized jointly by the World Economic Forum in cooperation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Read the rest of this entry »

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Hyundai-Kia bags Car Company of the Year award

Posted by automobz on November 19, 2008

i10The UK’s oldest motoring magazine, Autocar, has named Hyundai-Kia as its Car Company of the Year at its annual award ceremony at the Horticultural Halls in Westminster London.

Citing the Korean giant’s “mind-blowing” ambition, editor Chas Hallet presented the title to Mr. Nam-Yong Kim, President of Hyundai-Kia’s European Research and Development Centre in Germany. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ford’s new Ikon now with more ‘Josh’

Posted by automobz on November 6, 2008

ford-ikon-launch-pic-1Ford India unveiled the new Ikon range offering significant improvements ranging from a new advanced DuraTorq TDCi engine offering superior fuel efficiency through to the fresh, bold European design cues.

“The new Ford Ikon continues to be a leader in its segment and caters to customers with a combination of superior fuel efficiency, improved engine performance, best-in-class driveability and exceptional value for money,” said Michael Boneham, president, Ford India. Read the rest of this entry »

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