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Arvind Saxena to lead General Motors India

Succeeds Lowell Paddock who will move to GM international operations.
1 min read28 Feb '14
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Arvind Saxena has more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and management with several Indian and global automakers.

General Motors has announced the appointment of Arvind Saxena as the new president and managing director of GM India, with effect from March 1, 2014. He will succeed Lowell Paddock who is moving to GM international operations as vice president of planning and programme management.
 
Arvind Saxena has more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and management with several Indian and global automakers including the likes of the VW Group, Bajaj Auto and Fiat India, among others.
 
“We are delighted to have Arvind join our team and with his extensive experience, lead us in to a successful future in India, with its significant growth potential. GM is committed to India and with Arvind’s leadership, we look forward to recognising the long-term growth potential of the market,” said Stefan Jacoby, GM executive vice president and president, GM international operations.
 

Geneva 2014: Volkswagen T-Roc SUV concept sketches revealed

Production version of VW T-Roc part of carmaker's five-strong future SUV line-up.
1 min read28 Feb '14
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The new VW T-ROC concept is based on the VW MQB platform.

Geneva 2014: Rolls Royce Ghost facelift teased

Updated Rolls Royce Ghost sedan gets minor tweaks to the interior and the exterior.
1 min read28 Feb '14
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The updated Ghost will be called the Rolls Royce Ghost Series 2.

Skoda Rapid model range revised again

Skoda axes the Rapid’s ‘Ambition’ trim, while retaining Active, Ambition Plus and Elegance.
1 min read28 Feb '14
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The 2014 Skoda Rapid is available in three trims.

SCOOP! Honda CR-V diesel likely in 2015

Aggressive pricing planned for Honda CR-V with 1.6 diesel .
2 min read27 Feb '14
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The CR-V diesel will also come only in two-wheel-drive, which will mean an additional weight saving of about 70kg over the four-wheel-drive version.

Mahindra to sell e2o in Bhutan

Bhutan will provide the required charging infrastructure support for the successful deployment of the e2o and for the other EVs from Mahindra.
2 min read27 Feb '14
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Dr Pawan Goenka and the prime minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay at the launch of the Mahindra e2O in Thimpu.