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  $10 million X PRIZE for the best, fuel-efficient car on the planet
  The Oertig Prize revolutionized aviation in 1919. The Ansari X PRIZE started a new era in space travel in 2004. Now comes the Automotive X PRIZE, which promises to deliver the remarkable, and the extraordinary in the field of high-efficiency low-cost road travel. By Sourya Biswas
  Jaguar and Land Rover: Tata Motors acquires a rich legacy
 

Tata Motors has just created history by acquiring the British marques Jaguar and Land Rover, part of Ford Motors' Premier Automobile Group. With this purchase, Tata Motors has also acquired a slice of automotive history. Sourya Biswas looks into what the acquisition brings to the Tata Group.

  India's First Super-Hatch
  Launched with much fanfare at the recent Auto Expo in New Delhi, the Skoda Fabia promises to deliver an experience like none other as India’s “first super-hatch”. Is the Indian customer willing to spend Rs7 lakh on a car without a trunk? Sourya Biswas tries to find out.
  The 2008 Geneva Motor Show: roundup
  The 78th edition of the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show, which ended on 16 March witnessed global debut launches, concept cars, eco-friendly vehicles and much more. Tanmoy Mitra reports.
  Tata Indigo CS – A notch above the rest
  Sourya Biswas reviews the Indigo CS, the new compact sedan that promises to revolutionise its segment, and put pressure on the hatchbacks as well.
  Motorcycle diary: Ducati Desmosedici RR, the ultimate racing experience on road
  Tanmoy Mitra profiles the limited edition Ducati Desmosedici RR bikes, the first true MotoGP replica
  Luxury cars bring luxurious options for Indian owners
  Luxury car market is growing steadily in India - unruffled by the people's car boom. Connoisseurs can look forward to a delightful choice. Somma Banerjjee reports
  Motorcycle diary: Up close with Japanese super bikes
  Powered by high performance engines, with a lightweight frame, and designed for optimum speed, super bikes have always captured bikers’ imagination. We take a closer look and analyse as to what makes the Japanese 1000cc bikes market leaders in the super bikes category. By Tanmoy Mitra
  Chevrolet Tavera – 3-in-1 combo of MUV, MPV and SUV
  Most of us have been in one, and have remarked on its comfort and stability. But very few of us would actually want to own one unless there were a large number of people to regularly ferry over moderate distances. Somewhat hampered by its taxi image, the Chevrolet Tavera has proved to be a steady seller for General Motors right from its introduction in India. Sourya Biswas reviews this workhorse from the GM stable.
  Ford Endeavour – Size does matter!
  New engines, new exteriors, new interiors – Ford Motors could very well have given the new Endeavour a whole new name. The latest version of this bestselling premium SUV is not just a revision of its ancestry, but a different vision in itself. By Sourya Biswas.
  Auto entertainment: Driving to the sound of music
  Long distance driving has become much more pleasurable with the introduction of advanced audio-video technologies, designed to provide the ultimate comfort to the driver and the co passengers. Tanmoy Mitra reports
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NEWS REPORTS
The new Volvo V70 R-DESIGN - redefined
Tesla Motors opens electric car showroom in California to enthusiastic response
Ford to produce 1.4-million fuel efficient cars with 6-speed transmissions by 2009
Ducati comes riding to India at prices ranging from Rs14 lakh to Rs48 lakh
Team Super Aguri out of 2008 F1 championship
Nissan plans to launch Murano SUV in India
Yamaha to launch the new Alba 106 cc, electric start bike
Renault to launch Twingo Night & Day limited edition in Europe
Narian Karthikeyan clinches the 2007-08 season-ending A1GP feature race
Renault's compact crossover SUV Koleos to go on sale from 6 June 2008
BMW unveils the M1 Homage concept at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy
Ford begins production of 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR
Ford launches new Ford Focus ST for the UK
Mazda reveals the all-new Mazda6 for North America, company net earnings up 24.5 per cent
'Iceman' Raikkonen wins the 2008 Spanish Grand Prix
Nokia and Renault offer the latest for Brazilian auto buyers
Vienna Motor Symposium 2008: BlueTDI engine to be introduced in the new Jetta
BMW India debuts the M3 coupé in Kolkata at new dealership
Auto China 2008: Daimler to launch the 'Smart fortwo' in China in 2009
Auto China 2008: Maserati showcases the GranTurismo S
Norwegian firm to sell sub-$25,000 electric cars in US
Auto China 2008: Audi unveils the new Q5 luxury SUV
Auto China 2008: Volkswagen unveils the new Bora and Lavida sedans at Beijing
BMW gears up to compete with German rivals for luxury car sales in China
Auto China 2008: Buick unveils the Invicta concept car
Auto China 2008: Mercedez Benz premiere's the GLK SUV in bid to overtake BMW in China
Ford launches new-generation Fiesta at Auto China 2008
Asia's largest auto exhibition to open in Beijing on 20 April
Jaguar XF sedan wins What Diesel car of the year 2008
Harley-Davidson cuts jobs to deal with the slowing US economy
BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel concept car runs on eco-friendly hydrogen gas
Godrej Sara Lee introduces Ambi Pur Aromatherapy range of car perfumes
Volvo S80 and XC90 Executive climb to the next level
Nissan enters LCV business in North America, to launch three new vehicles in 2010
Hyundai i10 wins the’ Car of the Year 2008’ awards
Volkswagen hikes investment in Pune to Rs3,500 crore; plans small car strategy
Mazda to showcase the new Mazda6 and Mazda Taiki Concept at the 2008 Beijing International Motor Show
Mitsubishi to launch the new Evolution X, luxury sedan in India
Volvo's City Safety feature wins US award
Volvo India to launch 6 new cars in India
Maruti to launch A Star small car in the A2 segment in October
World premiere of Kia Optima at the New York International Auto Show
Maruti Suzuki - Swift DZire launched; poised to activate the entry sedan segment
Honda Civic hit by car brake problems in the UK
Audi R8 wins two awards at the 2008 World Car of the Year awards in New York
Land Rover unveils the diesel-hybrid LRX at the New York International Auto Show
Hyundai unveils the new Genesis Coupe at the 2008 New York International Auto Show
New York Auto Show: Mazda2 named 2008 World Car of the year, BMW 118d named 'greenest car on the planet'
Tata Motors, Fiat India joint venture to export Palio engines globally
Audi opens luxury car showroom in Pune
Pontiac to unveil three new vehicles at the New York Auto Show
Maserati to showcase the GranTurismo S at the New York International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show begins on 21 March
Mahindra launches new three-wheeler
General Motors' second small car to be cheaper than the Chevrolet Spark
Electric cars Tara Tiny, Titu beat Tata Nano on price

 
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