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The Audi A4, which was quite a successful run in India was launch on the 8th of September with a petrol makeover; something that was much needed to boost its sales in the country.

With the diesel ban shaking up the luxury car customers, petrol is the only ‘lay safe’ option.

The new petrol avatar, Audi A4 is more comfortable and technologically forward.

Seems like the 56th Annual Convocation of SIAM ended at a very positive note this year. Vinod Ansari, SIAM president requested the government to come out with a wider outlay of the FAME scheme.

The demand of automobiles is ever increasing, especially in a developing country like India. In a situation like this it is very important for the automakers to adopt new and improved methods to keep in pace with the developments in technologies.

However, in this quest of finding the right, most advanced and inexpensive method they fall in the pit of odds. And in order to avoid future embarrassments these auto companies decide to recall to fix the technical glitches.

Below are a few major recalls form the auto manufacturers in India

Already tried his its hands on an electric hatchback (e2o) and another electric Sedan (e-Verito), Mahindra decides to become a rebel in the electric segment. Ever since it has teamed up with Reva, the home grown company has been on a roller coaster ride. With e-vehicles like e2o and 2-Verito and of coarse its major decision to contest in the Formula E race Mahindra is all set to come sup with something bigger.

The number of vehicles in the country are multiplying and this has caused a massive increase in the pollution levels. The pollution norms do bring some relief but is unlikely to cope up with the pollution levels.

Especially the vehicles that are more than a decade old. Not complying with the pollution norms, they are the once that cause the major damages to the ozone.

Thats to the government that it has applied stricter norms to sensitise people towards the need to Scrap Their Old Vehicles.

The south- Korean carmaker Hyundai is all set to launch its new SUV Hyundai Tuscon in October, this year.  The latest version of the SUV was showcased at the Auto Expo this year and thereby confirmed its launch in the second quarter of the same. The managing director and CEO of HMIL, Mr. YK Koo confirmed that the new Tucson will have some local content and will be made in India. It will be produced with high-level of localisation that will help the South Korean carmaker price it quite competitively. 

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Faulty fuel- pump causes the American automaker to recall around 91000 vehicles worldwide. The company said it would replace fuel-pump control modules in about 88,151 vehicles which might result in car’s malfunctioning or the car to stall without any prior warnings.

The recall will include 2013- 2015 year models, Ford Taurus sedans, Ford Flex crossover utility vehicles, Lincoln MKS sedans, Lincoln MKT SUVs and Ford Police Interceptor sedans along with the recent year sales.

New Delhi, August 23, 2016: Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched All new Elantra. Speaking at the launch Mr. Y K Koo, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “The All New Elantra is the Global Bestseller and has set forth new standards in its every generation., bold aerodynamic design and class above features make it a complete driving experience Redefining the Prestige in its class.” with features like.

               ·         Auto Cruise Control

The Fansco-Japanese is under a complete reconstruction phase. The alliance is expected to roll out 70% of its vehicles on the Common Module Family architecture by 2020.

CMF is a system of modular vehicle architecture  which Renault-Nissan is likely to implement as a part of its reconstruction phase. The alliance believes that this is also bring the benefit of synergy to the company.

According to the reports the Indian Transport ministry is taking a lot of measures to make India a safer place for its riders. It is working on various aspects including the national crash test plan, a nodal agency for maintaining the safety standards, a cleaner fuel norms and many more.