- Maruti Suzuki is looking to replace the ageing Alto with a new model. It will probably be called the Cervo and will cost even less than the Alto. Most importantly, there will be a diesel variant.
- The Delhi police is starting an initiative that will allow owners of vehicles that have been towed away to retrieve the vehicle's location via an SMS. This should help the owners locate their vehicles much faster.
- ARAI, the premier automobile validating institute in India, have shifted their expansion plans to Moshi, Chakan instead of the existing Vetal tekadi, Paud road facility due to concerns raised by green activists.
- The All Pakistan Motor Dealer Association (APMDA) is pushing their ministry of commerce to allow vehicle imports from India to cater to the growing automotive market.
- If you find the Jaguar XJ a little slow, there's good news: Jaguar has delimited the big sedan's limiter, and has ended up with a figure of 280kmph. Of course, there's the new 20-inch wheels, revised bumpers, red brake callipers, sporty seats and different interior trim choices.
- For the petrolheads among you, there might be no Top Gear at all in 2012. However, there will be a Christmas special, followed by the new season early in 2013. The BBC is apparently making way for the Olympics telecast and changing a few of its traditional shows' timings.
- Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV USA has approved license plates for Google's self driving car in the state of Nevada. This is a great step ahead into the future of automobiles.
- A stunt performed by the Ferrari on the Great wall of China has left black tyre marks on the International historic monument, counted among the seven wonders. Ferrari has since apologised to the Tourism officials who work hard to maintain the piece of history.
- Audi has bagged podium finish at the Spa 6 hours and the FIA World Endurance Championship in an open battle of concepts. The R18 ultra and the R18 e-tron hybrid concept competed along with the traditional R18s to complete the perfect 1-2-3-4 finish. Audi has successfully demontrated the capability and reliability of their diesel hybrid concept.
- Volkswagen has jumped on to the crossover trend in teh automotive industry. The five door Cross-Up!, based on the compact car Up!, would make the crossover market interesting with its pricing strategy. We expect it to hit Indian shores after Ford's Ecosport and Suzuki XA Alfa made their presence felt at the Delhi Auto Expo '12.
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