Auto Industry

Ameya Naik

Jun 13, 2014, 4:39 PM

Ashok Leyland Receives Order for 2200 Buses from the Government of Sri Lanka

Ashok Leyland today announced that the Government of Sri Lanka has placed an order for 2,200 buses with them. The bulk order by the Sri Lankan Transport Board (SLTB) makes it one of the largest purchases it has made.

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  Ameya Naik | Jun 13, 2014

  Lotus LMP P1/01 unveiled at Le Mans

  German racing team Kodewa, was to enter the 2014 World Endurance Championship under the Lotus banner, competing in the LMP1-L category for private teams. It was to make its debut in the third round of the championship at this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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  Vikas Yogi | Jun 12, 2014

  New Fiat Punto Facelift Spied Testing

  Though, the changes are not major, the car manages to look slightly sportier than before. The front fascia of the Punto facelift has taken its inspiration from the Avventura Concept, which was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo.

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  Vikas Yogi | Jun 12, 2014

  Honda Spreads Road Safety Awareness Through a Sand Sculpture

  Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI), has taken an initiative to educate citizens about responsible riding and road safety through art. For this, the company has roped in Padma Shree award winner sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik to create a sculpture - Safety for Everyone at Puri Beach.

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  PTI | Jun 12, 2014

  Jaguar Land Rover Sales Up by 20% in May

  Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover today reported a 20 per cent increase in global sales to 38,831 units in May. The Jaguar brand sold 6,450 units, up 4 per cent, while Land Rover sold 32,381 units, a growth of 23 per cent, the company said in a statement.

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  Ameya Naik | Jun 12, 2014

  Land Rover Introduces the 2015 Discovery

  Land Rover has introduced the 2015 Discovery which gets some tweaks. The Discovery is celebrating its 25th anniversary through a special edition announced earlier this year and some of the goodies are now available for the 2015 model year.

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  Ameya Naik | Jun 12, 2014

  Audi Claims the R8 LMX is the Fastest Production Car with Laser Headlamp Technology

  We told you about the duel between BMW and Audi when it came to laser light technology. The sequence of events so far has been this; BMW showcased it and said that it would be an option in the i8.

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  PTI | Jun 12, 2014

  Triumph Motorcycles Receives Over 450 Bookings

  British motorcycle maker Triumph Motorcycles that has recently opened its 8th dealership in India, has announced to have received over 450 bookings since its entry in India in November 2013.

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  PTI | Jun 12, 2014

  VE Commercial Vehicles Aims to Expand its Overseas Presence

  Buoyed by around 200 per cent growth in its exports this year, automobile manufacturer VE Commercial Vehicles is eyeing strengthening of its overseas presence in Africa and Middle Eastern region, a top company official said here today.

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