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Change of guard at Maruti

Kenichi Ayukawa will take over as Maruti MD & CEO from April 1.
1 min read•15 Mar '13
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Maruti Suzuki has appointed Kenichi Ayukawa as the new managing director and CEO in place of Shinzo Nakanishi. The new appointment is effective April 1, 2013.

The changes were decided in a board meeting which was attended by Suzuki Motor Corporation chairman Osamu Suzuki. Nakanishi, who has steered Maruti Suzuki for the past six years as its managing director and CEO has been associated with Maruti from its inception in 1982. He served in various capacities at Maruti Suzuki for the past 30 years including as chairman, when Jagdish Khattar was MD. Nakanishi succeeded Khattar as MD in December 2007.
 
Ayukawa has been associated with Suzuki’s European operations. The board approved his appointment today.

Skoda announces new finance scheme

The new scheme allows customers to buy a Skoda Rapid now and pay the EMI one year later.
1 min read•15 Mar '13
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Isuzu to set up plant in Andhra Pradesh

The Japanese carmaker will start production of its MU-7 SUV and D-Max pick up by the beginning of 2016.
1 min read•15 Mar '13
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Ford showcases India-spec EcoSport

Ford showcased the production version of the EcoSport. Will come in four variants with three engine options.
1 min read•15 Mar '13
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SCOOP! Mahindra to develop all-new engine family

Three petrols and three diesels for future compact car range planned.
2 min read•14 Mar '13
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Mahindra Verito engine.

Land Rover Freelander 2 facelift launched

The mid-cycle update for the Freelander 2 includes updates to the exteriors and interiors. No mechanical changes.
1 min read•13 Mar '13
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