Indian engineers find way to make biodiesel from coffee grounds

12/10/2008

According to a report on Ars Technica, engineers at the University of Nevada may have found a way to produce biodiesel from used coffee grounds. These engineers - Narasimharao Kondamudi, Susanta Mohapatra and Mano Misra - all of whom are of Indian descent, have proposed that the solid waste from coffee brewing can yield oils that can be chemically converted into biodiesel.

China increases taxes on fuel

12/10/2008

While the Indian government recently reduced prices of petrol and diesel, China is going the other way - the country has increased taxation on fuel, in the hope that it will boost the demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, and will encourage the development of vehicles that can run on alternative fuel.

Honda To Hike Prices

11/24/2008

Honda is set to hike car prices across models by Rs 10,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh from January next year to factor in increased production cost due to depreciation of the rupee and expensive raw materials.

Blaupunkt Launches Cell Phone Compatible Car Radio

11/24/2008

Blaupunkt has recently launched a new car radio that is compatible with cell phones. It can connect to any mobile phone wirelessly with Bluetooth. It also comes with a keypad for ease of operations.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star to be exported to Europe

11/24/2008

Maruti Suzuki A-Star is tailored for Indian conditions which comprises of highly demanding terrains like congested areas and potholed roads. The car would be manufactured in Manesar production facility where the capacity has been upgraded to manufacture three lakh cars a year.

Caparo-Hyundai luxury bus project put on hold

11/24/2008

The Caparo Group, which had signed an agreement with Hyundai last year to manufacture luxury buses in India, is said to have put the project on the backburner for now. The project, which was to entail a total investment of Rs 500 crore, with Rs 140 crore being put up in the first phase, may now either be scaled down or postponed for an indefinite period of time.

Mahindra Ingenio will be called Xylo

10/31/2008

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leader in utility vehicles, today announced that it would unveil the all new Mahindra XYLO (Zy-lo) in the current quarter. The Mahindra XYLO is the brand name for Project Ingenio developed in-house by Mahindra post the success of the Scorpio.

Terengganu Mercedes-Benz E200K for “guests”

7/27/2008 12:00:50 AM

The Cabinet has decided that the Terengganu government state exco cannot use their new fleet of Mercedes Benz E200K cars as state exco cars. The Perda

ICP Solar Technologies Inks Sales Pact with Nissan some model

7/26/2008 2:34:10 PM

ICP Solar Technologies, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of solar panels and products, announced that they have entered into a sales contract wi

Proton and SAIPA partner up for budget sedan in Iran

7/26/2008 11:30:14 AM

Iranian automotive company SAIPA and Proton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter a strategic partnership that would result in the two com

Recent News: Automotive

Indian engineers find way to make biodiesel from coffee grounds

China increases taxes on fuel

Honda To Hike Prices

Blaupunkt Launches Cell Phone Compatible Car Radio

Maruti Suzuki A-Star to be exported to Europe

Caparo-Hyundai luxury bus project put on hold

Mahindra Ingenio will be called Xylo

Terengganu Mercedes-Benz E200K for “guests”

ICP Solar Technologies Inks Sales Pact with Nissan some model

Proton and SAIPA partner up for budget sedan in Iran