Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in January 2009

India Auto Show (02-JAN-09 to 04-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Lokhandwala Ground, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

International Auto Show-San Jose (08-JAN-09 to 11-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, United States Of America

Autosport International-The Racing Show (08-JAN-09 to 11-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

International Auto Show-Northeast (08-JAN-09 to 11-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States Of America

Bangalore International Automotive Expo (09-JAN-09 to 11-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Palace Grounds, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Tokyo Auto Salon (09-JAN-09 to 11-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Makuhari Messe - Nippon Convention Center, Chiba, Japan

North American International Auto Show (NAIAS 2009) (11-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: COBO Convention Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States Of America

South Carolina International Auto Show (16-JAN-09 to 18-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Carolina First Center, Greenville, South Carolina, United States Of America

International Auto Show-Utah (16-JAN-09 to 19-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: South Towne Expo Center, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Of America

Bike Expo-Italy (16-JAN-09 to 18-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Padova Fiere, Padova, Veneto, Italy

The Auto Show - Montreal (16-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Palais des Congres de Montreal, Montreal, Canada

International Auto Show (IAS) (16-JAN-09 to 19-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Motorcycle Expo-UK (18-JAN-09 to 20-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

UMA Motorcoach Expo (21-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: TBA, Orlando, Florida, United States Of America

Cairo International Motor Show (22-JAN-09 to 26-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Cairo International Conference Centre (CICC), Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt

International Auto Show-West Virginia (23-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, South Carolina, United States Of America

Mississippi International Auto Show (23-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Jacksonville Fair Ground, Jacksonville, Florida, United States Of America

Tri-State International Auto Show (23-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Rockland Community College Field House, New York, United States Of America

Motorradwelt Bodensee (23-JAN-09 to 25-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: Messegelande Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany

Autosalon Hannover (24-JAN-09 to 01-FEB-09)
Place of Exhibition: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hannover, Germany

St. Louis Auto Show (28-JAN-09 to 01-FEB-09)
Place of Exhibition: Americas Center, St Louis, Missouri, United States Of America

Pennsylvania Auto & Boat Show (28-JAN-09 to 01-FEB-09)
Place of Exhibition: State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States Of America

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in December 2008

Ethiopia Auto Expo (12-DEC-08 to 15-DEC-08)
Place of Exhibition: Addis Ababa Exhibition Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Saudi International Motor Show (SIMS) (14-DEC-08 to 18-DEC-08)
Place of Exhibition: Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Motor Show (16-DEC-08 to 19-DEC-08)
Place of Exhibition: Fiera Milano, Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Saudi Autoshop (16-DEC-08 to 19-DEC-08)
Place of Exhibition: Fiera Milano, Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Abu Dhabi International Motor Show (17-DEC-08 to 21-DEC-08)
Place of Exhibition: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

International Auto Show-San Diego (31-DEC-08 to 04-JAN-09)
Place of Exhibition: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States Of America

Scottish Car of the Year 2008

At the 11th annual Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) awards dinner in St Andrew's, Scotland, the Ford Fiesta has been named as the "Scottish Car of the Year 2008"

The car was reviewed by a jury of 17 Scottish automotive journalists. This is the second successive year that the ASMW has honoured Ford with the title of Scottish Car of the Year – in 2007 the award went to the Ford Mondeo. Also this year, recognition was given to the new Ford Kuga, which collected the category award for "best 4x4 crossover" vehicle.

The award was given by President of the ASMW, Bill Caven, who commented: "To win the Scottish Car of the Year once is a marvellous achievement for any manufacturer. However to triumph again the following year is absolutely unbelievable.

On receiving the award, Ian Slater, Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs for Ford of Europe, said: "We are delighted the new Ford Fiesta has been voted the 2008 Scottish Car of the Year. I am especially pleased for the Fiesta project team of designers and engineers, that their vision and hard work has been so generously rewarded. Everyone at Ford joins me in thanking the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers for this accolade."

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in November 2008

Jordan Motorshow 2008 (04-NOV-08 to 08-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Amman International Fair, Amman, Jordan

EICMA-Motorcycle Exhibition (04-NOV-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Fiera Milano, Milan, Lombardia, Italy

DriveIT Specialist Trade Fair (04-NOV-08 to 06-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: TBA, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany


Sema Show (04-NOV-08 to 07-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America

Euro Bus Expo (04-NOV-08 to 06-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Jordan Autoshop - 2008 (05-NOV-08 to 11-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Le Meridien Amman, Amman, Jordan

Salon Internacional Del Automovil (05-NOV-08 to 17-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Corferias-Centro de Convenciones, Bogota, Colombia

International Transport & Motor Technology Show (Saigon Autotech) (06-NOV-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: HIECC - Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

International Auto Show-Tampa Bay (06-NOV-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, United States Of America


CARFAR - 2008 (06-NOV-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Luzern Convention Center, Luzern, Switzerland

CamExpo 2008 (07-NOV-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Centre de Foires de Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Interdrayv 2008 (11-NOV-08 to 14-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: All-Russian Exhibition Center, Moscow, Moskva, Russia

Professional MotorSport World Expo (11-NOV-08 to 13-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Cologne International Expocentre, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany


EuroTier (11-NOV-08 to 14-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Deutsche Messe Hannover, Hannover, Germany

Expo Transporte (12-NOV-08 to 14-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

CAPA Expo (12-NOV-08 to 15-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: China International Exhibition Center (CIEC), Beijing, China

Automechanika Argentina (12-NOV-08 to 15-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: La Rural Predio Ferial, Buenos Aires, Argentina

MPH-Birmingham (13-NOV-08 to 16-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Central Florida International Auto Show (14-NOV-08 to 17-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Orlando, Florida, United States Of America


The Classic Motor Show (14-NOV-08 to 16-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Manila Auto Salon (MAS) (15-NOV-08 to 18-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Philippines

International Automobile Show (18-NOV-08 to 22-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

INTERauto 2008 (19-NOV-08 to 21-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Cologne International Expocentre, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

International Automobile Exhibition-China (19-NOV-08 to 25-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Chinese Export Commodities Fairground, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Auto Guangzhou (19-NOV-08 to 25-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Auto Kenya (20-NOV-08 to 22-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Helsinki Motor Show (20-NOV-08 to 23-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Helsinki Fair Centre, Helsinki, Finland

Connecticut International Auto Show (21-NOV-08 to 23-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States Of America


Sydney Motorcycle Show (21-NOV-08 to 23-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Sydney Showground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Memphis International Auto Show (21-NOV-08 to 23-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Agricenter International, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Of America

Los Angeles Auto Show (21-NOV-08 to 30-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, United States Of America

MARKET RETRO EXPO (22-NOV-08 to 23-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Cesena trade fair distric, Cesena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

AutoCee - 2008 (25-NOV-08 to 27-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: InterContinental Hotel Prague, Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic

International Auto Show-Orlando (26-NOV-08 to 30-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), Orlando, Florida, United States Of America

International Auto Show-Arizona (27-NOV-08 to 30-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Of America

Auto Accessories and Service Expo - AASE (27-NOV-08 to 29-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nashville International Auto Show (28-NOV-08 to 30-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Nashville Convention Center, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, United States Of America

International Auto Show-Las Vegas (28-NOV-08 to 30-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America

How to improve car performance

Whenever you start your car, just go through a normal visual check -

1. Check the tyre pressure and condition.
2. Check for any oil leakage.
3. Check for any type of Coolant leakage.
4. Check the condition of wiper blade.
5. Any deep body scratches which may cause rust.
6. Condition of rear view mirror.

Nissan - Qashqai in China

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., introduced - the Qashqai, in china, the first crossover vehicle of Nissan. It is powered by a 2.0L gasoline engine. In China Nisaan Manufactured Qashqai at the Huadu plant of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL). Qashqai is a chinese name which mean "nomad". Qashqai is supposed to fill the gap between hatchback and coming SUV's.

As per market trend and like-dislike, Nissan has also brought some changes in European and china models. Basic models of Qashqai is expected to be tagged with 23600 USD and DFL projects sales of more than 3,000 units monthly.

Qashqai was launched in Europe in Feb 2007 and become a global fame for Nissan. In a survey, during 2007, it's sales in Australia, Europe, Japan, the Middle East and South Africa totaled 140,000 units.

The All new Honda Stunner CBF

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India presents all new 125 cc power engine, stylish and sporty Honda Stunner CBF. the bike has a power of 11 BHP at 8000 rpm which will help the rider ro attain a speed of 60 kmph within 5.2 second. The all new Honda Stunner CBF is equipped with box section swingarm, tubeless tyres and good ground clearance for better ride quality and handling.

The all new Stunner CBF is available at a price tag of Rs 47,020 to 51, 655 ex-showroom Delhi. Available colors are Sports Red, Pearl sports Yellow, Space Silver metallic and Black.

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in October 2008

Paris Motor Show (04-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France

Fiaa-International Bus & Coach Trade Fair (14-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Feria de Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Auto Parts & Auto Manufacturing Exhibition (14-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Poly International Plaza Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Auto Expo-Armenia (14-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Yerevan Exhibition Center, Yerevan, Armenia

Long Island Auto Show (16-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Hempstead Turnpike, New York, United States Of America

Motorsport Expo Tech (16-OCT-08 to 17-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Viale Virgilio, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

SALON DE LAUTO (16-OCT-08 to 20-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Alpexpo, Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes, France

Dhaka Auto & Component Expo - 2008 (16-OCT-08 to 18-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tbilisi Auto Show (17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America

Autoexpo East Africa - Tanzania (17-OCT-08 to 19-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Diamond Exhibition Centre, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Tanzania

Tekniska Massan (21-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Stockholm International Fairs, Stockholm, Sweden

Tokyo Motor Show (21-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Makuhari Messe - Nippon Convention Center, Chiba, Japan

Automotive Testing Expo North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

Crash Test Expo North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

Vehicle Dynamics Expo-North America (22-OCT-08 to 24-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States Of America

National 4X4 Show-Melbourne (23-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Mean Machines (M2) - 2008 (25-OCT-08 to 26-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Highway Autocity, Penang, Malaysia

Auto Moto Depoca (26-OCT-08 to 28-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Padova Fiere, Padova, Veneto, Italy

Autobel Service (28-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Minsk Expo, Minsk, Belarus

Autocomplex (28-OCT-08 to 30-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expocentr Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds, Moscow, Moskva, Russia

Auto & Automechanika St. Petersburg (29-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: Lenexpo Fairgrounds, St. Petersburg, Russia

International Suppliers Fair 2008 (29-OCT-08 to 31-OCT-08)
Place of Exhibition: TBA, Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

Auto Bel Service Bel Trans Service (30-OCT-08 to 03-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Exhibition Centre, Masherov Ave., Minsk, Belarus

Otomotiv (30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: CNR Expo Center, Istanbul, Turkey

Johannesburg International Motor Show (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Centre Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Auto Africa (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Expo Centre Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Automobile Trade Show (30-OCT-08 to 09-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Parque Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Brazil

MPH-London (30-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Earls Court, London, England, United Kingdom

Australian Motorcycle Expo-Melbourne (31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Central California Auto Show (31-OCT-08 to 02-NOV-08)
Place of Exhibition: Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California, United States Of America

Leuxs and Paris Motor Show

Lexus unveiled the new Lexus IS 250 C at the Mondial de l'Automobile motor show in Paris. The new convertible Lexus will be available for sale across Europe in Summer 2009.

The Lexus IS 250C is equipped with 205bhp, 2.5-litre petrol V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission with the IS 250 saloon. It has been styled to offer minimal wind turbulence when driving with the top down and extensive revisions to the body structure and suspension provide the right degree of torsional stiffness to ensure a level of ride comfort appropriate for a Lexus.

The IS 250 C offers the same high levels of luxury and practical innovation as the IS saloon, with a number of bespoke technical revisions designed to ensure the on-board comfort and entertainment systems operate effectively when the car is in convertible form.

Mazda3 Sedan to be Debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show

Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that the sedan version of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan), fully redesigned for the first time in 5 years, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19, 2008.

New Mazda3 has been developed for more refined sporty ride, top class fuel economy and quietness. Environmental and safety features, based on Mazda's long-term "ustainable Zoom-Zoom" vision, aim to achieve a balance with fun-to-drive.

About Mazda
Headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. Mazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started themselves as a tool manufcaturers in 1929 and soon popularized out into production of trucks for commercial use. Mazda launched its first passenger car models in 1960's and began developing rotary engines. For detailed information, one can visit at www.mazda.com

Ford Plans to launch small car in India by 2010

Ford Motors target the year 2010 as to launch a small car in India. The US-based Ford Motors will also unveil its refurbished Ikon by November month to expand its range of offerings in the country that includes Fusion, Endeavour and Fiesta, said Michael Boneham, managing director and president of Ford India.

According to Michael Boneham "Ford now has a presence in only 30 percent of India's automobile market segments. We are entering other segments too. These are exciting times,".

Next Generation Tyres

Following tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.

For detailed list of leading manufacturers and suppliers of all types of tyres visit at www.indianindustry.com/tyretubes

New Toyota Corolla Altis 2008

Toyota's introduction of new version of Corolla i.e Corolla Altis is ready to move and capture the sedan market of India. As per Sandeep Singh, the deputy managing director, (marketing) of Toyota Kirloskar Motorcompany’s " Toyota Kirloskar Motor targets sales of 20,000 units of new sedan Corolla Altis in India in 2009 ".

In a report Corolla Altis receives 1,100-plus bookings in starting month.

Features of Toyota Corolla Altis

Overall Length x Width x Height : 4540 mm x 1760 mm x 1480 mm

Wheelbase : 2600 mm

Tread front/rear : 1530/1535 mm

Ground Clearance : 176 mm

Min. Turning Radius : 5.3 m

Fuel Tank Capacity : 55 ltrs

Boot Space 0.475 m3 : (475 ltrs)

Engine Type : 1ZZ-FE, Gasoline, 4 cylinder inline

Fuel Supply System : Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Max. Output : 97 kW @ 6000 rpm/132 PS @ 6000 rpm

Max.Torque : 170 Nm @ 4200 rpm/17.3kg-m @ 4200 rpm

Tata's Nano and Singur

Tata Motors, the creators of the world's cheapest car “Nano“, has reached an agreement with protestors at its factory in Singur, West Bengal.

The plant in Singur is 90 % complete but demonstrators had stopped construction to protest what they describe as the forced eviction of local farmers.

West Bengal state's opposition Trinamool Congress party, which has been spearheading opposition to the plant, says it has reached a deal with the state government that would see some of the land for the nearly-complete factory returned to displaced farmers.

Other farmers will receive compensation.

Tata Group, hoping to launch the two and a half thousand US dollar 'Nano' next month, warned last week the plant would be moved out of West Bengal if the demonstrations continued.

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in September 2008

Moscow International Automobile Salon ( 27-AUG-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Moskva, Russia.


Canadian Offroad Expo ( 06-SEP-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.


Lyon Motor Show ( 14-SEP-08 to 19-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Munich Trade fair Center, Munich, Bayern, Germany.


FISITA 2008 ( 14-SEP-08 to 19-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Munich Trade fair Center, Munich, Bayern, Germany.


Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) ( 20-SEP-08 to 26-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Chengdu New International Convention & Exposition Center, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.


Autotech Expo ( 23-SEP-08 to 26-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Lviv Palace of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine.


AutoRomania - 2008 ( 23-SEP-08 to 25-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: InterContinental, Bucharest, Ilfov, Romania.


Odessa Auto Show ( 25-SEP-08 to 28-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Exhibition Center of Odessa Home, Odessa, Ukraine.


Autoclassico Expo ( 26-SEP-08 to 28-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Feira Internacional do Porto, Porto, Portugal.


Motoexpo San Diego ( 27-SEP-08 to 28-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, California, United States Of America.


International Motor Show(IAA) ( 25-SEP-08 to 02-OCT-08 )
Venue: Hannover Fairgrounds, Hannover, Germany.

For more Trade Fairs log on at www.indianindustry.com/trade-fairs

About Axle

An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. In some cases, the axle may be fixed in position with a bearing or bushing to allow the wheel or gear to rotate around the axle. In other cases the wheel or gear may be fixed to the axle, with bearings or bushings provided at the mounting points where the axle is supported. Sometimes, especially in the cases of bicycles, the latter type is referred to as a spindle.

Axles are an integral structural component of a wheeled vehicle. The axles are used to maintain the position of the wheels relative to each other and to the vehicle body. As we know that in the maximum number of vehicles the wheels are the only part touching the ground, the axles must bear the weight of the vehicle plus any cargo, as well as acceleration and braking forces.

Source Axle

One can source axle directly from the Suppliers of Axle listed at IndianIndustry.com

Volkswagen is going to introduce Beetle in India by 2009

German carmaker Volkswagen has firmed up plans for its introduction of Beetle in India.

According to Volkswagen India President and Managing Director Joerg Mueller, "Beetle will come here. After strengthening our dealership network, it will come next year."

The company has been looking at using the Beetle as a brand building tool for Volkswagen as it prepares to get into the highly competitive Indian compact car segment by 2010.


Volkswagen is investing 580 million euros (approx rs 3,600 crore) in setting up a manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra from where it would roll out is small car for the Indian market.

It plans to launch its compact car based on the Polo platform in two variants -- hatchback and sedan -- once it starts production at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra.

According to Mueller, "The car based on Polo platform will be rolled out from our upcoming plant (in Chakan) by the first half of 2010."

About Auto fuel Tank

An auto fuel tank is safe container for flamable liquids and typically part of an engine system in which the fuel is stored and propelled into an engine. Auto fuel tanks range in size and complexity from the small plastic tank of a butane lighter to the multi-chambered cryogenic Space Shuttle external tank.

Technologies which are used to make fuel tanks for automobiles:

1. Plastic High density polyethylene fuel tanks produced through blow moulding.
2. Metal fuel tanks obtained by welding of stamped sheets.

Source Auto Fuel Tank

One can source auto fuel tank directly from the Suppliers of Auto Fuel Tank listed at IndianIndustry.com

Upcoming Auto Exhibitions in August 2008

Last Bil ( 20-AUG-08 to 23-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Elmia exhibition halls, Jonkoping, Jonkopings Lan, Sweden.

Gehua China International Auto Supplies Sourcing Fair ( 20-AUG-08 to 22-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China.

Taipei International Auto-ID Exhibition (21-AUG-08 to 24-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Taipei Intl Car Electronics Parts & Equipments Show (Cartronics) ( 21-AUG-08 to 24-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Vietnam Motor Show ( 21-AUG-08 to 25-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Vietnam Exhibition & Fair Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Varna Motor Show ( 22-AUG-08 to 26-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Palace of Culture and Sports, Varna, Bulgaria.

Moscow International Automobile Salon ( 27-AUG-08 to 07-SEP-08 )
Place of Exhibition: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Moskva, Russia.

Ultimate Auto Show-Las Vegas (27-AUG-08 to 30-AUG-08 )
Place of Exhibition: TBA, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America.

Get the list of major trade exhibitions in India at http://www.indianindustry.com/trade-fairs

About Automotive Fuel Injection Parts

Automotive Fuel Injection System is a system used to mix fuel with air in an internal combustion engine. Now the fuel injection system has become the primary system used in automotive engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors.

A fuel injection system is designed according to fuel it will handle: gasoline (petrol), Autogas (LPG, also known as propane), ethanol, methanol, methane (natural gas), hydrogen or diesel. The majority of fuel injection systems are for gasoline or diesel applications.

Difference between Carburetors and Fuel Injection

The main difference between carburetors and fuel injection is that fuel injection atomizes the fuel by forcibly pumping it through a small nozzle under high pressure, on the other hand, a carburetor relies on low pressure created by intake air rushing through it to add the fuel to the airstream.

Benefits of Fuel Injection System

• Easy Engine starting.
• Increased fuel efficiency.
• Increased maintenance intervals.
• Better operation at extremely high or low ambient temperatures.
• The driver of a fuel-injected car include smoother and more dependable engine response during quick throttle transitions.
• Fuel injection does away with the choke which on carburetor-equipped vehicles must be operated when starting the engine from cold and then adjusted as the engine warms up.

Source Automotive Fuel Injection Parts

One can source Automotive Fuel Injection Parts directly from the Suppliers of Fuel Injection Parts listed at IndianIndustry.com

Mahindra & Mahindra forms Joint Venture with Kinetic Motors

One of India's leading automotive companies, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., announced that the acquisition of business assets of Pune-based Kinetic Motor Company Ltd. has been approved.


The acquisition will be done through a new company to be formed. The consideration for the acquisition is a sum of Rs. 110 crores (subject to closing due diligence) plus 20 percent stake to KMCL in the new company. M&M will hold the balance 80 per cent of the equity.

The deal will enable Mahindra to design and market a range of scooters, value engineered motorcycles and high-end motorcycles for the Indian and global markets, helping it establish a robust, end-to-end two-wheeler business in every segment of the industry.

BMW's Shifting Strategy

(BMW's)Bavarian Motor Works is embarking on the biggest product expansion in its history in a bid to increase sales of its premium autos by 40% -- to 1.4 million cars -- in 2008. In July, BMW's linchpin luxury sedan, the 5 Series, hits the market, showcasing the German carmaker's latest high-tech innovations.





Chief Executive Helmut Panke, a nuclear physicist by training who's passionate about cars, took charge a year ago. The 56-year-old CEO started his career as a consultant for McKinsey in Germany and has clocked 20 years with BMW (BMW ). A former chief financial officer who also worked as head of BMW North America in 1993-95, is determined to make sure the expansion drive doesn't undercut BMW's historically high margins.

Tata's Nano moves to overseas with Fiat

According to Chairman Ratan Tata, Tata Motors Ltd is open to Italy's Fiat SpA helping to sell the most awaited Nano model overseas,

Tata Motors plans to launch the Nano later this year, priced at about $2,500. "We have held talks about the Nano being marketed in markets where Fiat has already a strong presence. I am open to consider a partnership," Mr. Ratan Tata told a news conference at a forum promoting cooperation between Italian and Indian companies.


Fiat has a joint venture with Tata to manufacture and distribute cars, engines and commercial vehicles.
Ratan Tata also said the Tata group was in talks with Italian defence and aerospace company Finmeccanica SpA about supplying helicopter parts.

In a statement of Fiat Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, "the company was in talks with Tata about making buses and trucks.

The head of Fiat's Iveco truck unit told an Italian newspaper in May he expected to resume talks with Tata on possible accords after the India partner completed its acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover.

Mercedes E-class for BMW 5 Series

In response to introduction of New BMW 5 Series in India, Mercedes -Benz India has decided to revamp its executive luxury segment car, the E-class. To cope up with the changing times and cater to increasing demands of the market, Mercedes-Benz recently rolled out two new Eclass variants and further extended its product range with the all-new E230 (petrol) and E220 CDI (diesel) models.


According to Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, "The E-Class has sold more than 10,000 units in India since its introduction in 1995. Now the product becomes even more enticing with introduction of the new Bi-Xenon headlamps in the exterior coupled with a 3-way Memory package and electrically adjustable steering wheel, all of which are now standard with the vehicle (oh how we love competition). The two new engines will further add to the popularity of the E-Class."

New BMW 5 Series in India

German car manufacturing company BMW introduces new variants of its 5 Series sedan priced in the range of Rs 36,90,000 and Rs 46,80,000 as it looks to strengthen its presence in the country. BMW 520d, 530d and 530d the new variants, highline powered by diesel engines and are additions to its existing petro variants BMW 525i and BMW 530i.


"The BMW 5 Series is in the luxury Business Class car segment, and it is our goal to continue providing our customers in India with the highest standards of all-round quality, safety, and perfection to ensure the highest levels of comfort and luxury", BMW India President Peter Kronschnabl said.

Three new i-series cars from Hyundai

Following the success of its i10, Hyundai Motor India plans to launch its bigger siblings in India. The largest exporter of cars from India, will launch at least three new cars under its i-series for the domestic as well as the overseas market.
The next in line is i20, which will be coming in October while the other two variants—i30 and i40—will come to India in the next few years. These new cars will come as new launches or replacement for the existing products. Hyundai is also finalising its entry into the D-segment with the Avante sedan.

8th Generation Accord in India by HONDA

Honda Siel Cars India on Tuesday announced the launch of its 8th Generation Honda Accord in India. The new Honda Accord will be available in three types - Accord 2.4, Accord 2.4 Elegance and Accord 2.4 Inspire.

The price of the vehicles start from Rs 16.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and go up to Rs 18.14 lakh.


Redesigned with larger wheel base advanced and powerful engine the length and the width of the Accord has been increased by 80 mm and 25 mm.

The heart of the Honda Accord is the advanced 2.4l i-VTEC engine that delivers a power of 180 PS which is more than the outgoing Accord.

The fuel efficiency of the car has been improved by 8% and the engine meets Euro IV emission limits.

The new Accord is E10 (10% ethanol and 90% unleaded petrol) compatible.

The Honda Accord is the only car in its segment to be equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission and manual transmission with a unique 'paddle shift' option which could be operated using F1-racing inspired paddle switches.

The chassis and body of the car have been renewed by introduction of the latest Honda technology to achieve best in class handling. Together with variable gear ratio steering the new Accord becomes quicker and more agile despite its big size.

For safety the car has 6 air bags Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body and G-Force Controlled (G-CON) technology for enhanced safety of the vehicle occupants during a collision

The interior design includes 8 way power seat adjustments with lumbar support, tilt and telescopic steering wheels, an advanced audio system, with a central multi selector USB port.

Source : /economictimes.indiatimes.com

Hyundai Motor Ready to Sell Luxury Buses in India

Amidst of capturing the increasing opportunities of the Indian vehicle market, South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co., after hitting majorily to the car market, is now ready to pave its footprints in the India's Bus market. In a collaboration to the UK based auto parts maker, Caparo Group's Indian unit, Hyundai Motor Car is agreed to manufacture and sell high durable buses in the Indian market, in order to capture a share in one of the fastest growing India's commercial vehicle sector. Hyundai has entered into a 5 years agreement with the Caparo Group's Indian unit. Triggered by the India's commercial vehicle sector, which consists of around 2,90,000 units, having the total of 5,000 premium buses Hyundai Motor Co. is ready to enthrall the Indian automotive industry with its high end buses.

With an agreement with the Caparo Group's Indian unit, Hyundai will provide its parts and high tech technology for Aero buses and further assemblage of parts and later on sell of the buses will be completed in Caparo Group's Indian unit. To successfully implement its plans, Caparo Group will build a plant in the southern part of the India, Chennai. Sale of luxury buses are expected to get double by the 2010. To tap the unprecedented opportunities present in the Asia's fourth biggest economy, the plant is manufactured in close to the Hyunda's second Indian plant, with a production capacity of 1500 units in a year. Production is more likely to be started in early May 2009. In its initial stage of production, Hyundai is expecting to produce 5100 units in the Caparo's plant. Under the five year agreement, Hyundai will get US$4mn for technology transfer. Hyundai Motor Company has its commercial vehicle plants dissipated throughout the China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran and Russia. Sale of luxury buses are expecting to get double by the 2010. Sale of luxury buses are expecting to get double by the 2010. As per the figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), sale of buses and trucks have seen a soaring rise of 2.9% to 430,555 units during the months of April to February 2007-08.

In its first phase, company is looking out for a possible venture for tourists luxurious buses. These buses are mainly targeted to be used for tourism purposes. It is expected to reach out the number of 10,000 units in 2010. By overlooking on the surging requirements, demand for such high level buses are expecting to shoot up, as most of these buses are manufacturing by targeting the tourism markets. Indian tourism industry is booming at a great pace and travel agencies are supposed to be prime buyer of such luxury buses for their domestic and international tourists. Henceforth Hyundai is working on targeting these buses to the Indian tourism industry. Manufacturing of high level buses by Hyundai Motor Car can has been seen as comforting step as many state governments are fostering the public transportation system in throughout their urban and rural sectors.

By the end of 2007, Hyundai Motor Car stood on second rank in the Indian passenger car market. The company's future planning book includes entering into the top 10 rankings of the domestic commercial vehicle by 2010.

Auto Exhibitions in April 2008

Auto Mobil International (AMI 2008) (05-APR-08 to 13-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition : Leipzig Exhibition Centre, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

Amitec-Exhibition (05-APR-08 to 09-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition :Leipzig Exhibition Centre, Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

Autotronics Taipei (09-APR-08 to 12-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition : Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Motorcycle Taiwan (09-APR-08 to 12-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition :Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Car+Sound Expo (10-APR-08 to 13-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition :Exhibition Centre Sinsheim, Sinsheim, Germany


Bike Asia (10-APR-08 to 13-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition :Singapore Expo, Singapore

Car Plast (15-APR-08 to 20-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition :Bratislava Exhibition Ground, Bratislava, Slovakia

Intermodellbau (16-APR-08 to 20-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition : Exhibition Centre Westfallenhalle Dortmund, Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Thailand Auto Parts & Accessories (TAPA) (23-APR-08 to 27-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition : Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre-BITEC, Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand

Automechanics Latvia (24-APR-08 to 27-APR-08)
Place of Exhibition : Riga International Exhibition Centre, Riga, Latvia

European Commission on Jaguar and Land Rover

The European Commission said on Saturday that it would rule on Tata Motors' takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford by the end of April after the Indian company notified the deal to Europe's top antitrust watchdog.

Tata said in the notification that the deal did not represent a "significant impediment to effective competition" because the companies' "combined market shares are small.

" Tata Motor's said on Wednesday it was buying the two British luxury icons Jaguar and Land Rover from ailing US carmaker Ford for 2.3 billion dollars (1.5 billion euros), vaulting the Indian company into the premium global car market.

The cash purchase, part of plans by India's top vehicle maker to expand its reach beyond Asia, capped months of talks with Ford Motor Co, which is selling the prestige brands to focus on turning around its North American operations after losing 15.3 billion dollars over the past two years.

Automobile Exhibitions in March 2008

Automotive Aftermarket Middle East (11th Mar to 13th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Autocomp Russia (11th March to 14th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Mikhailovsky Manege, St. Petersburg, Russia

Bus World Asia 2008 (11th March to 14th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

Budapest Motor Show (12th March to 16th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Budapest Fair Center, Budapest, Hungary

Azerbaijan International Automotive Exhibition (13th March to 16th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Sport & Exhibition Complex, Baku, Azerbaijan

Retro Classics (14th March to 16th MAR 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Craze of Alloy Wheels in Auto Industry

Alloy wheels helps in low fuel consumption because of its lighter nature as compare to steel wheels. Its unsprung weight reduces the direct torque requirement which is more effective compared to the reduction in static pay load of the car.

One can get better brake cooling with aluminum as it is a good conductor of heat which helps in dissipating heat faster compared to steel wheels, leading to faster cooling of brakes and longer tyre life.

Alloy wheels are rust free and corrosion resistant which offers better looks and durability for a longer time period.

Alloy wheels are wider in size that provide wider base and increased road contact to the tyre for better grip and handling.

Alloy wheels are 100% leak proof and can be used with standard, radial or tubeless tyres.

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Indian Railway Budget -2008

Highlights of Indian Railway Budget (2008-2009)


* Expansion of over 50 terminals underway.

* To consider BoT based projects.

* Mulling rail link for Ennore port.

* Plan automatic signalling at Gaziabad-Kanpur segment.

* To upgrade infrastructure in 7 years at 750 bln rupees.

* To make only steel coaches from FY10.

* Warehousing, logistics services to be given to railways.

* 195 stations to get foot overbridge.

* 448 stations to be provided shelters, sheds.

* 2008-09 target 20,000 wagons to be made, highest ever.

* 2007-08 wagon production seen 15,000.

* 2.5 bln rupees for acoustic bearing rail detectors.

* 2007-08 net revenue 184 bln rupees.

* 2007-08 cash surplus seen 250 bln rupees.

* 2007-08 utilisation ratio 63.3%

* 310 mln tn excess freight loading target in next 4 yrs

* Staff benefit fund to be 350 rupees/employee FY09.

* Staff benefit fund to be upped 10 times in FY09.

* Smart tickets to be extended from W Railways to others.

* Planning "smart card" based ticket system.

* Aim to have no queues for tickets in 2 years

* Ashok Chakra winner can travel Rajdhani, Shatabdi free.

Tata starts Nano's production by the end of July 2008

Now the countdown starts for a most awaited tata's lakhtakia car ( car of Rs 1 lakh ) as its production will get starts by the end of July 2008 at Singur ( West Bengal)



Managing Director of Tata Motors Ravi Kant, told that "We are happy with the progress.... Trial production of the small car would start in June or July." He added more that we will start commercial production Within two months of trial production. Within premises press shop, welding shop, assembly line, engine and paint shop were being put up. He said "We do hope the way things are going, work would be completed within time, barring some unforeseen circumstances like rain"

Automotive Mission Plan 2006-16

Automotive Mission Plan 2006-16

The Indian ministry of Heavy Industries and public enterprises released its draft policy to put the Indian Automobile Industry on the fast track and a step in right direction.

The draft is released at annual convention of the society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers in New Delhi.

The aim of the draft is to increase the turnover of the Indian Automobile Industry from Rs 153,000 crore to Rs 652,000 crore by 2016, with special emphasis on export of small cars, two wheelers and auto components. The policy also emphasis an appropriate tariff policy, encouraging exports and developing safety standards. In the plan computerization of RTO's and driver licensing system were also part of debate. The policy has also set the ball rolling on the Rs 1,718 crore National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project.

Auto Exhibitons

Now Trade Exhibitions is one of the most imporant way to market any product. An essential tool for branding and promoting your product at global level. It is an event which can help you to make your product introduction to buyers all across the globe.

In this blog on autoindianindustry, we are providing information on all auto exhibitions which are to be held in upcoming months.


February Auto Exhibitions


Chicago Auto show (6th Feb to 17th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America

Retromobile Paris (8th Feb to 17th Feb 2008)

Place of Exhibition : Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, Ile-De-France, France

Canadian International Auto Show (15th Feb to 24th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Bristol Classic Car Show (16th Feb to 17th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Royal Bath & West Showground, North Somerset, England, United Kingdom.

Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo (16th Feb to 18th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Of America.

Bike Expo-Vancouver (16th Feb to 17th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Tire Technology Expo (19th Feb to 21th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Cologne International Expocentre, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Ultimate Auto Show-San Jose (20th Feb to 23th Feb 2008)
Place of Exhibition : San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, United States Of America

International Auto Show-Milwaukee (23rd Feb to 2nd Mar 2008)
Place of Exhibition : Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Of America.