Hyundai launches Accent facelift in India

     Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched a mild facelifted Accent in India. The mild facelift includes a new grill which seams to be inspired from the i10. Apart from the grill changes you can hardly find any changes in the Accent. Accent was launched in India 10 years ago and is in the verge of discontinuation. Unfortunately Accent is only available in petrol version now. The diesel CRDi had won many hearts in India, thanks to its fuel efficiency. Hope Hyundai might re-launch the Accent with the CRDi engine.

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Mahindra Xylo Celebration II Edition launched in India

     Homegrown SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the Xylo Celebration II Edition in India to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. The Xylo MUV was launched in January 2009 and was mainly aimed at the sedan market as shown by its ads. The company will produce 1000 units of Celebration II Edition to keep it exclusive. The Xylo Celebration II is offered at a price of Rs 9.06 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Mahindra Xylo Celebration II Edition has following new features:


Special Walnut Brown Colour
Designer Body Graphics
Crest Emblem of Celebration Edition II
Celebration Edition Badging
Genuine Italian Leather Seats
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob
Dark Chocolate glossy finish Door Trims

     Mahindra is currently offering a unique referral scheme in which anybody who recommend the new Xlyo Celebration Edition to their friend and if the friend buys the vehicle then both the persons will get a stylish Cross pen set worth Rs. 2500 as a mark of celebration.

Mahindra finishes SsangYong deal

     Mahindra & Mahindra has complete the process of acquisition a majority stake in the SsangYong Motor Company of Japan. Mahindra had bidded for the troubled Korean carmaker in August last year. Mahindra is planning to launch SsangYong Motors vehicles later this year.

     Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Goenka, President of Mahindra & Mahindra said,” “This is a landmark day for all of us at Mahindra as it marks the beginning of what I am sure will be an enduring partnership with SsangYong Motor Company. He further added, “I would like to thank all the employees of SsangYong as well as the company’s creditors for the help and cooperation extended to us during this long process.”

     Mr. Goenka also stressed that SsangYong Motors will function as an independently run Korean company with largely Koreans on the management board.’ Made in Korea’ tag for SsangYong vehicle will stay. Mr. Yoo-il Lee has been appointed as CEO of SsangYong Motors and Dilip Sundaram as the CFO.

Mercedes Benz E Class Special Edition launched in India

     Mercedes Benz has launched a Special Edition of its E Class sedan in India to commemorate 125 years of the company. The Special Edition E Class gets Vario bag, Rear entertainment system and Illuminated door sill panel as extra features.

     Only 125 of these Special Edition E Class will be made and available on The E Class E200 CGI BlueEFFECIENY AND e250 CDI BlueEFFECIENCY. The Specail Edition E Class is priced at Rs. 39,70,000/- for E200 CGI and Rs. 41,55,639/- for E250 CGI.