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GREEN CALL: Many auto-manufacturers are now expected to fast-track their hybrid variants.

GREEN CALL: Many auto-manufacturers are now expected to fast-track their hybrid variants.

Oil price boom may see flip in small car sales

The increase in fuel price is good news for some though. Small car manufacturers are hoping to benefit. The prediction is that now there will be a boost in the sales of small and alternate-fuel cars. Many car-owners are also switching to smaller cars now that using larger gas-guzzlers is creating pressure on family budgets.

BUDGET EXPECTATIONS: Auto industry has asked for a uniform excise duty of 16 per cent on all passenger vehicles.

Buying a car? Wait for budget 2007

Post-budget, the excise duty is expected to be reduced on cars, with auto companies reducing the prices.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buying-a-car-wait-for-budget-2007/34030-7.html

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GM plans big for small cars in India

GM plans to grab a share of the small car segment, which makes up over three-fourths of the Indian car market.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/gm-plans-big-for-small-cars-in-india/31549-7.html

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