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Beat diesel officialy most efficient now

A Fuel Economy figure of 25.4kpl makes it the most efficient.
1 min read25 Jan '12
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GM’s Beat diesel has laid claim to the title of India’s most fuel-efficient car after it was re-tested at the International Centre for Automotive Testing (ICAT) and officially certified with a fuel consumption figure of 25.4kpl. This is a five percent improvement over the Beat diesel’s original 24kpl. 

Crucially, the improved figures take the Beat diesel past the 25kpl figures achieved by Indica eV2 and Indigo eCS, which until now were fuel-efficiency champs. GM says the improvements came after minor tweaks to the engine calibration and reduction of frictional losses in other parts of the drivetrain.

Maruti to export Ertiga to Indonesia

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Force One to get 4x4 in mid-2012

To cost at-least one lakh more than the 4X2 variant.
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Volvo seeks partner for small cars

Volvo is open for sharing platforms, engines and for a general higher scale of economics.
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VW to explore new segments

Saloon version of Up, Polo-based five-seat SUV and MPV, and a Golf-based seven-seat MPV
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Overall length should be closer to 4.25m; styling and space given priority over size.
3 min read24 Jan '12
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