Premier Ltd has inked an agreement with its former partner Fiat for sourcing 1.3-litre multi-jet diesel engines for its compact SUV Rio. As per the agreement, Fiat will be supplying 28,000 units of engine to Premier Ltd for the coming three years.

The all-new second generation Swift Dzire automatic variant is a power packed sedan with improved ride quality, performance and aesthetics. Although the sedan is taller, wider and boasts a longer wheelbase compared to its predecessor, the sedan falls under 4-metre mark reducing excise duty on it. All the variants of the new sedan is priced between Rs. 4.79 lakh and Rs. 7.09 lakh.

Honda has revealed its 2012 CR-V prototype for European market before officially introducing it at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2012. Although this prototype shares most of the bodywork with US CR-V model, it features different exterior and interior trim, different engines and transmissions.

The new engine and pricing for the 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i has been announced. According to the company, the new engine will increase the fuel efficiency of the BMW X3 xDrive28i model. With the starting price of $39,395, the 2013 BMW X3 is likely to go on sale in May.

The 10th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally of six days was flagged off on February 20, 2012. The Desert Storm Rally is the joint effort of Maruti Suzuki and Northern Motorsports. The adventurous trip started from New Delhi with almost 280 drivers who went on to move ahead through the tough terrains of Thar Desert, rocky as well as uncertain slopes of Aravalli and slippery sands of Rann of Kutch.

BMW to unveil the 2013 M6 Gran Coupe and also showcase the M Performance automobiles including BMW M550d xDrive, M550d xDrive Touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d, at the Geneva Motor Show. Moreover, the electrified i3 and the plug-in hybrid i8 will also be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

Jaipur Auto Expo will commence from February 18, 2012. The exposition will witness the introduction of the latest car models, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles and even two-wheelers.

Hyundai Motor India has gifted 160 used cars in the last 3 years in order to boost research and development (R&D) activity in automotive sector in various Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).