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    The CarWale Daily Fuel - May 2, 2012

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    The CarWale Daily Fuel - May 2, 2012
    • Car sales in India have shown signs of growth despite the fears of slipping into decline in the coming months. Maruti, M&M, Toyota, Honda post modest increases in sales in April.

    • Mahindra vehicles have registered a 27 per cent growth in overall sales in April 2012 while export numbers have come down by 17 per cent.

    • Mahindra also achieved another milestone by selling over 50 thousand Scorpio SUVs in FY 2012.

    • Maruti Suzuki India have exported over 1 million cars from India, over the years. The one millionth car, a red A-star, will be sold in Denmark with the Suzuki Alto badge.

    • BMW financial services have more than doubled their investments in India. BMW financial services has been a major contributor towards the success of BMW in India.

    • Lamborghini is planning a track day at the Buddh International Circuit, India's Formula One track. Prospective buyers will have the opportunity to explore the potential of products from Sant'Agata. 

    • German researchers from the University of Leipzig are trying to develop tyres that will adapt to changing weather conditions or terrain on the fly. They are trying to incorporate changeable elements that will be electronically controlled to achieve tread design changes.

    • Maserati is reportedly developing a mid-engined sports car. The car, hoped to revive the Gran Sport name, will house a V8 engine and is aimed at the Porsche 911. The 'Baby SLS' has something to worry about.

    • Rolls Royce, the epitome of luxury and quality in cars, has recalled 74 Phantoms sold between 2003 and 2009. The possibility of an oil leak in the power braking system, that may affect power braking assistance has to be checked. 

    • Audi has priced the new TT-RS plus at Rs 42 lakhs (GBP 48,945) when it goes on sale in the UK.

    • The Top Marque Show, held in Monaco from April 19 to 22, 2012, was a huge success as all supercar manufacturers across the globe made their presence felt. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, Bugatti and Porsche, to name a few, participated with production and limited edition models.

    • Playboy, the world famous magazine, announced its list of '25 Greatest Rides'. Led by the GTO, the list includes iconic cars like the Shelby Cobra, 300SL Gullwing, Miura, Countach, the Camarro, Mustang Shelby, Firebird Trans-Am and Bel air among the classics, and the 458 Italia and 911 among the recent. It also includes surprises like the Mazda Miata and the BMW 2002.

    The CarWale Daily Fuel is your quick daily dose of automotive news from India and around the world. If you want to know whatever's in the news but want it short and sweet, here's your solution. 

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