Monday, March 31, 2008

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.

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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.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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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