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Porsche planning a high-end BMW 5-series rival

Porsche may introduce a sedan below the Panamera.
1 min read17 Jan '14
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Porsche Panamera Sport concept shown.

Following the launch of the Porsche Macan SUV, the luxury carmaker is now considering a new sports sedan to sit below the Panamera. The company expects to clock sales of around 50,000 units of the Macan and hopes to reach its 2,00,000 units annual sales target by 2015. 
 
The carmaker is now looking to improve growth opportunities and a sedan to rival the likes of the Maserati Ghibli and higher end versions of the BMW 5-series, Mercedes-Benz E-class and Jaguar XF is definitely a serious consideration.
 
“Speaking very frankly, I can say this is one of many ideas we have, to build a car below Panamera,” Matthias Muller, company boss, told Autocar. “But it would be a difficult decision, because Porsche has just taken a huge step getting into the Macan market — not just developing the car but doubling the factory capacity, including the body shop and paint shop. It has been a huge effort for the whole company.”
 

Toyota unveils FT-1 sports car concept at Detroit Motor Show

Toyota FT-1 concept revealed at Detroit; features a Formula 1-inspired steering wheel and a colour heads-up display.
1 min read16 Jan '14
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Toyota describes FT-1 as "a true enthusiast's track car in the lineage of the 2000GT and Supra"

The FT-1 was conceived at Toyota's Calty design research centre in California

Jeep to delay India launch

Poor economic growth and sluggish demand for cars in India cited as reasons for a possible delay in re-launch launch of Jeep brand in India.
1 min read16 Jan '14
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Jeep could delay plans to launch its cars in India

Jeep had earlier prepared three models for launch in 2013

Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept showcased at Brussels Motor Show

Jaguar’s C-X17 SUV concept is based on a new platform from the carmaker.
1 min read16 Jan '14
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Jaguar is showcasing the C-X17 concept at many global motor shows.

Audi A3 sedan coming to Auto Expo 2014

Audi’s Auto Expo 2014 display to include Audi A3, RS7 and Le Mans-winning R18 e-tron Quattro.
2 min read16 Jan '14
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The new Audi A3 sedan will slot under the Audi A4 in India.

The Audi SQ5 TDI does a 0-100kph sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The R18 e-tron Quattro will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2014.

Datsun India to start sales in March

Datsun to sell models via Nissan outlets starting March 2014; will showcase three offerings at Auto Expo 2014.
1 min read16 Jan '14
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The Datsun Go will be one of two Datsun models in India to go on sale initially.