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Autocar Professional: Aug 2015
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Hero MotoCorp to acquire EBR's consulting assets for $2.8 million

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As per the settlement agreement, HMCL Americas Inc has agreed to acquire the ownership of certain tangible and intangible assets of EBR for a consideration of US$ 2.8 million (Rs 17.68 crore).

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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam – "I am an anti-fossil fuel person."

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Dr Kalam was not an automotive engineer but he knew very well that research in advanced material is key for the automotive industry.

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Prime minister Narendra Modi bats for road safety in India

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In his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, broadcast on July 26, prime minister Narendra Modi took up the cause of road safety. Referring to the high road accident rates in India, he spoke about the need for a national road safety action plan.

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Ratan Tata inducted into 2015 Automotive Hall Of Fame

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Ratan Tata, chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, and the visionary behind Jaguar Land Rover’s renaissance, has been honored for “making a vision a reality,” by being inducted into the prestigious 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame.

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‘The next phase could be local manufacturing of parts.’

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BMW's strategy to outsource engine to Force Motors is the first for its global operations. Robert Frittrang, MD, Plant Chennai, BMW India, tells Sumantra B Barooah about the next possible steps in BMW's localisation drive.

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Maruti readies 35-40 Nexa dealerships in line for launch of S-Cross on August 5

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At the time of the S-Cross launch, 35-40 Nexa premium retail outlets would have sprung up across the country, set up by existing Maruti dealers who will make the investments in the infrastructure and processes.