Munich - As petrol prices soar, more and motorists are considering converting their cars to liquid petroleum gas (LPG).

But owners should check whether they actually clock up enough kilometres to make the high cost of the conversion worthwhile, said Germany's automobile association 
(ADAC).

A test of 50 popular car models showed that a motorist would on average have to travel 51,000 kilometres to make up for the

conversion cost of between 2,000 and 3,000 euros (2,940 to 4,410 dollars), the ADAC said.

Tata Motors today launched its latest Indica Vista in New Delhi, which is being considered the new generation among the existing models.

Mr Rajiv Dube, Tata Motors’ president (passenger car business unit), who was extremely happy with the launch reported, “With new technology incorporated into the Vista, virtually nothing but the brand has been carried forward from the old Indica.”

Industry associations and businessmen, who presently are quite concerned with the current political situation in West Bengal, feel that the process of industrialization would be affected in the state if there is any negative development with regard to the upcoming Tata Motors’ Nano plant in Singur. The state government and the opposition party leaders have been requested by the chambers to hold a meeting and come out with a perfect solution for smooth implementation of Tata’s project.

Stockholm - Swedish heavy-vehicle maker Volvo said Friday it has completed a joint venture deal with Eicher Motors in India, following approval from regulatory authorities.

Maruti Suzuki, which surpassed parent Suzuki in annual sales last fiscal, is ready to emerge as an exclusive base for small cars, by playing a pivotal role in the Japanese auto major’s global plans.

Mr. S Nakanishi, Maruti Suzuki’s MD reported, “Quality and productivity have improved manifold in Maruti Suzuki in the last few years. Let us now channelise it to the next level, where we become the exclusive base to manufacture small cars for Europe.”