Daily Archives: July 28, 2013

Tata Motors launches ‘Tata Motors Service’ for passenger vehicles

Tata Motors launches 'Tata Motors Service' for passenger vehicles

Continuing with initiatives as part of its Horizonext strategy, Tata Motors today announced the launch of Tata Motors Service’, a comprehensive and renewed customer service programme to further enhance its customer service levels, backed by technology, strong dealer network and consumer insights.

France deepens dispute over Mercedes sales ban

France deepens dispute over Mercedes sales ban

France took formal steps to outlaw sales of several Mercedes models, raising the stakes in a standoff over parent company Daimler’s use of a refrigerant banned by the European Union.

SAE International Cooperative Research Project publishes a final report on R-1234yf

The SAE International Cooperative Reserach Project (CRP) team has confirmed that R-1234yf is safe to use in automotive direct expansion air conditioning systems.

As previously reported the estimated overall risk of vehicle fire exposure attributed to use of R-1234yf is conservatively estimated at 3 x 10-12 events per vehicle operating hour.

Volkswagen celebrates 40 years of Passat – over 20 million delivered since 1973

Volkswagen celebrates 40 years of Passat – over 20 million delivered since 1973

40 years ago Volkswagen debuted debuted the Passat. Now in its seventh generation (Porsche and Corvette are also surprisingly in seventh generation, the first is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and Corvette its 60th).

Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Subaru to show WRX concept

Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Subaru to show WRX concept

Subaru will show the WRX concept at the Frankfurt show in September – the first time it’s been seen in Europe. The concept shows what the next generation WRX STi will look like and the good news is the return to a proper four-door saloon, although the shape is very coupe-like with a swooping roofline.