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Jeep mulling bigger SUV

New model likely to bring back Grand Wagoneer nameplate; company boss also says demand for electric Jeeps slowly growing.
1 min read9 Mar '14
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Jeep unveiled the new Renegade small SUV at Geneva Motor Show 2014.

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Jeep will turn its attentions to launching a model bigger than the current range-topping Grand Cherokee, company chief Mike Manley has revealed at the Geneva motor show. The new model is set to bring back the Grand Wagoneer nameplate to the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group brand.
 
Manley said the model was unlikely to come to Europe. Beyond the Grand Wagoneer, Manley said he didn’t see there being many other SUV segments left to discover, other than a model smaller than the new supermini-sized Renegade the firm launched at the show.
 
“There might be the emergence of a small A-segment SUV,” he said. “But it’s not for Jeep at the moment. There’ll be those who will be pushing down there, but before we do it, we’d need to know we can be capable off-road. 
 
Manley also said the demand from customers for a future electric or hybrid Jeep “was slowly growing” and the firm was ready to respond should the demand pick up to a level that can make a business case.
 
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Geneva 2014: Top five concept cars

Four of these concepts shown at Geneva are likely to enter production.
1 min read9 Mar '14
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For the first time in its life cycle, the next-generation Civic Type R will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot engine.

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Meru Cab Co to buy 3,000 new cars next fiscal

Plan comes as a part of the company’s expansion plan; Delhi, Mumbai to get CNG, diesel for other cities.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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The company has recently bought 100 cars to exclusively launch their budget Genie cab service in Pune.

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Geneva 2014: Top five performance cars

Includes Koenigsegg Agera One:1, claimed to be the fastest production car in the world.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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Maruti celebrates Women’s Day with ‘Queen of the Road’ contest

The driving school initiative and contest are intended to promote driving awareness among women in India.
2 min read8 Mar '14
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Maruti says that having women trainers and instructors at its MDS outlets, of which there are now over 300 across India, has made them a popular choice.

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Geneva 2014:Kia reveals new hybrid tech

Kia claims new technology could reduce CO2 emissions from future models by 25 percent.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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The new European-designed hybrid system uses a 48-volt lead-carbon battery powering a small electric motor that will enable cars to be driven at low and constant speeds in pure EV mode.

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