Hethel, England - The British sports car maker Lotus has cut fuel consumption and emission figures for the 2010 Exige and Elise models by about 9 per cent.
Paris - French car maker Renault has announced that the new Grand Scenic van, which seats between five and seven people, is available in European showrooms with a starting price of 20,200 euros (26,370 dollars).
Standard equipment includes Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), six airbags, air conditioning, CD-Radio and electric parking brake.
The new generation Grand Scenic is seven centimetres longer at 4.56 metres with improved head and knee space, according to the manufacturer.
Hamburg - Rare classic cars are achieving record prices at auctions as investors moving their money into material assets during these uncertain economic times.
"People who have lost trust in the stock market are putting their money into things where they hope to maintain or increase the value of their money such as in old cars," says Dieter Ritter from the German automobile club (AvD).
Munich - Most car breakdowns are caused by defective batteries and the electronic system, according to figures released by Germany's automobile association ADAC.
About 40 per cent of 2.5 million breakdowns listed by the ADAC were a direct result of battery problems.
"This confirms a trend over several years," said ADAC spokesman Maximilian Maurer. Battery technology has remained the same for the past two decades while having to cope with more electronic equipment such as seat heating and electric windows.
"The average car battery today has a lifespan of between four and six years. More is just not possible," Maurer said.
Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi has given its Q7 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) a makeover with several styling changes and more efficient and cleaner engines.
Along with the 3.0 TDI, the car maker is offering a TDI clean diesel version with a consumption listed at 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres or 26.43 to the gallon (US).
Among the design changes is a new single-frame radiator grille
with vertical chrome bars contrasting with a black high-gloss finish. From the side, the vehicle has a more coupe-like roofline.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a market leader in the Utility Vehicle segment, has signed a MoU with the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ) for financing of vehicles.
Under the arrangement, customers can avail of a loan up to 85% of the on road price of the vehicle, with tenure of up to 7 years. In addition, they can also avail low interest rates amounting to 12% for passenger vehicles and 11.75% for commercial vehicles.
M&M’s Automotive Sector makes a wide range of vehicles including MUVs, LCVs and three wheelers.
Paris - French car maker Renault has announced that the new Grand Scenic van, which seats between five and seven people, is available in European showrooms with a starting price of 20,200 euros (26,370 dollars).
Hamburg - Rare classic cars are achieving record prices at auctions as investors moving their money into material assets during these uncertain economic times.
Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi has given its Q7 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) a makeover with several styling changes and more efficient and cleaner engines.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a market leader in the Utility Vehicle segment, has signed a MoU with the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ) for financing of vehicles. 
