India

The latest 2010 model year passenger cars, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers will all be on public display.

OPENING HOURS:
All Days: 10:00 - 19:00

LOCATION:
Pragati Maidan
New Delhi, India

AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
• Spread over 140,000 square meters
• Over 2100 participants
• Focused Fair – Auto Enterprise
• Vehicle Pavilions
• Components/Accessories Pavilions
• Conferences & Allied events
• International Participation from 25 countries
• International Delegations
• New Vehicle/Product launches
• Theme Pavilions
• Vehicle Design/CAD/CAM Pavilion
• Over 1.8 million visitors
• 1,50,000 business visitors

DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Vehicles
• Components
• Accessories
• Theme Pavilion

4,000 new jobs to be created

Chennai, India, September 8, 2008 -- The Ashok Leyland – Nissan LCV project crossed a significant milestone today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu for acquiring 380 acres to locate the facilities of the joint venture companies at Pillaipakkam, 40 kms off Chennai. The integrated plant will be utilized to set up the vehicle and powertrain manufacturing facilities and a technology development unit for the three companies of the joint venture that was formed in May 2008.

The working of these companies has already been initiated and the joint venture is on course to roll out the first vehicle by 2010-2011. Exports are expected to account for 20% of the first phase capacity of 100,000 LCVs.

NEW DELHI, India, June 18, 2008– In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched India’s first hybrid car – the globally acclaimed Honda Civic Hybrid.

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

In line with Honda's long-term commitment to the development of advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies that do not compromise on driving pleasure, the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid offers a rare combination of being environmentally friendly, fuel efficient and also having a high fun-to-drive quotient.

Facility to Produce up to 400,000 Passenger Vehicles Annually

CHENNAI, India, June 6, 2008 – Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for both Renault and Nissan.

A 50:50 joint venture between Renault and Nissan to manufacture passenger vehicles, RNAIPL represents an investment of a minimum of Rs 4,500 crore (€780 million / U.S. $1.1 billion).

Growth of 9% over 42,558 nos. last year

2nd June, 2008 -- Tata Motors reported a total sale of 46,339 vehicles (including exports) for the month of May 2008, a growth of 9% compared to 42,558 vehicles sold in May last year. Cumulative sales for the company at 84,488 nos., grew by 2%.

Highlights:
Commercial vehicles grow by 15%, Passenger vehicles grow by 9%,
M&HCV sales grow by 12%, LCV sales grow by 17%
Indigo family records 105% growth, Utility Vehicles record 49% growth

Commercial Vehicles

May 28, 2008 -- Tata Motors today reported consolidated gross revenue of Rs. 40340.79 crores in 2007-08, a growth of 9.3% compared to Rs. 36922.61 crores in 2006-07.

The consolidated revenues (net of excise) at Rs. 35651.48 crores posted a growth of 10.2% over Rs. 32361.20 crores in the previous year. The Consolidated Profit before Tax (PBT) for the year was Rs. 3086.29 crores compared to Rs. 3088.00 crores. The Consolidated Profit after tax (PAT) for the year was Rs. 2167.70 crores, a marginal decrease over Rs. 2169.99 crores in the previous year.

Tata Motors has reported a Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs. 56.24 for its consolidated operations as against Rs. 56.43 in 2006-07.

Tata Motors stand-alone financial results

Financial year ended March 31, 2008

28th May, 2008 -- At the Board Meeting of the Company held today, the Board, inter alia, decided to raise an amount of about Rs.7,200 crores through three simultaneous but unlinked Rights Issues of the following securities:-

1. A Rights Issue of Equity Shares upto Rs.2,200 crores;

2. A Rights Issue of ‘A’ Equity Shares carrying differential voting rights (1 vote for every 10 ‘A’ Equity Shares) upto Rs.2,000 crores;

3. A Rights Issue of 5-year 0.5% Convertible Preference Shares (CCPs) upto Rs.3000 crores, optionally convertible into ‘A’ Equity Shares after 3 years but before 5 years from the date of allotment.

16th May, 2008 -- Tata Motors today announced the launch of the Tata Indica V2 Xeta LPG. The Indica V2 Xeta LPG is equipped with a dual fuel (petrol and LPG) engine, which reduces CO2 emissions by about 10%, while delivering excellent fuel efficiency both in the city and on highways.

The new Xeta LPG comes with a 1.2 litre MPFI engine with two ECUs (Electronic Control Units) in master-slave configuration. It generates a maximum power of 65.3 PS @ 5000 rpm with petrol and an equally peppy 62 PS @ 5000 rpm with LPG. The peak torque of 102Nm @2600 rpm ensures a smooth drive in city conditions. The engine meets BSIII emission norms, but can be upgraded to meet Euro IV norms.

55 Dealers countrywide by 2012 to reach 80 percent market coverage

TOKYO, May 9, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML), today announced the appointment of Hover Automotive India Private Ltd. (Hover) as its service partner for marketing, sales, after-sales service and dealer development in India, effective May 8, 2008. Under the service provision agreement, Hover will undertake the implementation of Nissan’s marketing and sales strategy, and support dealer development in India, with the aim of establishing 55 dealers by 2012.

Triumphant return after over 13,000 km in over 70 days

May 7, 2008 -- The over 13,000-kilometre Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive made a triumphant return to Mumbai this evening, exactly as per the drive programme. The cars were received at the Gateway of India, close to the starting point of the drive, in a grand ceremonial flag-in event.

Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive: Makes triumphant return to Mumbai after over 13,000 km in over 70 days