Ford's Electric Car in 2011

Ford may launch its electric car in India in association with Magna International by 2011. The car is intended to make its debut in North America first thereafter it will be launched in India.

"Ford's global platform approach to developing new products also offers the opportunity to migrate the electric vehicles to Europe and Asia-Pacific," Magna International's Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice-President, Ted Robertson.

The new model from Ford-Magna will be a sedan that will run on zero-emission lithium-ion battery electric vehicle (BEV) and will run up to a range of 150 km in a single charge.

Indian car market is opening up to cars that have alternative fuel options. Reva electric, the car being produced in Bangalore is already making its head-way in the Indian car market. It was the first electric vehicle in India but is currently being exported to the UK where it is extremely popular.

Audi Launches Road Assistance Program

Audi launched its Road Assitance Program for its customers that will be available round the clock for its customers in India. The program is named as "Audi Top Assist" which will be available to nearly 95 percent main routes in India.

"Our philosophy of Vorsprung durch Technik is not just about advanced technology, it is about the pursuit of perfection in whatever we do, which leads us to break away from the ordinary. Introduction of Audi Top Assist is a promise made to our customers insuring uninterrupted journey in an Audi. The roadside assistance program has a dedicated, in-house team of service experts who ensure that the world-class luxury and service standards that Audi customers are accustomed to will be available to them almost anywhere across India without any obstacles," said Benoit Teirs, Managing Director, Audi India.

The program offers 24x7 assistance to Audi customers on 95 percent road coverage across India. It also offers premium taxi of cost for up to 48 hours, on site repairs, emergency delivery of fuel, usage of specially designed towing platform, and transport of car to the habitual residence or destination. The program is valid for all Audi models available in Audi Iindia's product portfolio.