Monthly Archives: September 2008

New Variants added to Indigo CS

Tata Motors, a leading car manufacturer in India, launched the high-end versions of its Indigo CS series.

Tata Indigo CS series launched in the first quarter of the year has received a grand response from customers across the country compelling the company to clock over the Indigo range and launch more siblings.

The new variants launched are the petrol GLX model, diesel LX TDi, and diesel LX DiCOR. All the three versions are available with exciting features like a rear windscreen defogger, central locking, and rear and front power windows. The exterior of all the three variants is artistically crafted delivering a sporty look. Body coloured outer rear view mirror and rub-rails with chrome inserts add to the charming appeal of these new variants.

The cabin is adorned with elegant and mind-blowing beige appeal coupled with premium seat fabric and sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel. In line with the old Indigo CS, the siblings also carry a good cabin space and a spacious boot.

Available in an option of vibrant body colours, all the three Indigo CS variants are attractively priced. The GLX model will be available at Rs 4.08 lakh, the LX TDi for Rs 4.63 lakh, and the LX DiCOR model at a price of Rs 5.10 lakh.

For Tata, the desire for moving ahead is always burning!

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New Lancer for New Generation

Mitsubishi Motors is currently working to introduce a new Lancer for the new generation.

The plan to launch the new sibling is aimed at participating in the midsize car segment once again. When Cedia was launched in the market, it showcased lack of interest from the customer view point. Lancer customers were not satisfied with the bland styling and dull interiors of the Cedia. This forced the company to re-think on the launched Cedia.

After that there were rumours that Mitsubishi has stopped the production of Cedia in response to the customer’s reviews. In the mean time, the company was in process to design and manufacture a whole new lancer that will fit the taste of Indian car buyers.

It will come with a new chin, sporty front grille, innovative headlamps and a Kenwood Dual DIN touch screen music system. Apart from this various advanced features will be available in the car, fulfilling the increasing demand of the present generation.

No specific dates are announced for the launch of this facelifted version of Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia. But speculations are there that it will roll out during the festive season this year.

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Smaller than Jazz

Currently, Jazz is globally considered to be the smallest car in Honda’s portfolio of cars. Now with high inflation, the company feels the need to produce cars smaller than its Jazz.

Aimed at reducing environmental emissions and shortage of fuel in near future, the company is also in progress to design and develop small cars that will take on less fuel and will be lower in CO2 emissions. The way forward, Honda plans to launch small and affordable hybrid engines. It also has plans to add more number of diesel engines in its car portfolio.

Honda Jazz will hit the Indian shores by next year and the company will launch another small car in a couple of years, a global car with an improved engine technology and better performance.

Expectations are high that Honda will now enter the core of Indian car industry and establish a stronger niche with a range of small cars.

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Electrifying Reva

Long before when green cars was only a concept for global car industry, a small two-seater boxy car came rolling out a small factory in Bangalore. This boxy car was named Reva, a car that shines above all in the electric car segment.

The Reva, brainchild of Chetan Maini, rolled out the car during the period when feasibility of electric vehicles was skeptical. Today, the car has scored the highest in the global car market with its bright colours, curious looks and modest appeal.

It is believed to be the world’s first electric car sold commercially. The car built of lightweight steel and plastic is entirely indianized. People just love this car and the fact is proved by having a look on the Bangalore city roads.

The fully-automatic version of Reva, delivering a top speed of 65 km/h, is not as popular among Indian populace as the entry-level car.

After Bangalore and New Delhi, Reva made its debut in the international market as well. In United Kingdom and Europe, Reva is sold by the name of quadricycles and in Britain it is branded as G-Wiz.

Reva is now also exported to various other countries including Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Norway, and Sri Lanka.

Maini is still working to produce high-end versions of its electric car.

Reva Maini-holds the history of electric cars!

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Honda Accord Gifted

Honda recently gifted the Honda Accord to Mr. Digvijay Singh, winner of the Order of Merit List for gold tournament held in India.

Digvijay, a happy owner of the Honda Accord must be smiling with the car keys in his hands. Obviously, he has a reason to smile.

Honda as a brand is a super success in the country and people love to own Honda cars like City, Civic, CR-V, and Accord. The new Accord is a perfect blend of unmatched performance, inspiring style, high-end safety, and refined comfort. Who will not love driving a classy car like this?

By gifting this car to the winner of a sport event, Honda is making an attractive move towards branding. Indian car manufacturers are going hand in hand with sports events because of the huge crowd following sports activities. Even Volvo tried to brand its car model by gifting it to the first Indian individual winner of Olympics.

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Audi Technology

The best brains of Audi have come up with an innovation that will take the frustration out of waiting for traffic signals.

Audi’s innovative system, christened as Travolution, is an awesome technology. This system will inform the driver in advance when the traffic lights ahead is going to change and whether the car will pass the signal at the current speed. The most interesting part of this advanced system is that if there is no traffic on road, then this latest invention by Audi will automatically turn the signal green. The system would be supported by new hardware installed at every traffic signal. Isn’t it something exciting and convenient?

This device is still under development and is being tested in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Such advanced technology will have a greater impact in Indian car market but sadly as every goodie comes last to India, so will this Audi Travolution.

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Pay More for Imported Cars

Wake up car importers!

It’s time for car importers to open their eyes and see the expected price hike for imported cars.

Yes, the prices for imported cars are expected to rise due to the weakening of rupee against dollar. At this stage of downturn, car exporters are rejoicing the market but reality is that the importers will have a tough time.

We just wonder how severely this will affect the foreign car manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW, Nissan, Volvo, and Porsche, who are importing their cars to India as Completely Built Units or CBUs. Even Honda CR-V would be affected by weakening of the rupee.

This will definitely increase the prices of imported cars. All the luxury car manufacturers are trying hard to cushion the impact on Indian car customers but till how long?

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Amby Has Its Own Charm

With the advent of new cars loaded with luxuries and amenities, the faith of the old Ambassador was lost in India.

Earlier it was the only choice for people when people think of cars but today a number of luxurious and advanced cars in all segments are available in the Indian car market. The wide choice of cars has imposed people to move away from the Ambassador. This king of yesteryear was gradually pushed out of contention.

But…it’s surprising to know that the Amby still holds its own charm. Nowadays, the old iconic car is becoming a hot favourite for expatriates working in the corporate sector of India’s IT hub. In the past couple of months, 6 Hindustan Ambassadors have been sold to foreigners living in Bangalore.

Foreigners in Bangalore feel that the Amby is an attractive car with a rich history. They just bask the glorious ride in this old car.

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Audi India Drives to Kochi

Audi India, a German luxury car major, is a leading car manufacturer of luxury cars in India.

Aimed at expanding its operations in India, Audi announces five new dealerships in the country, scaling up the network to 12 locations across the country. The new Audi showrooms are established at Ludhiana, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata, laying emphasis on Kochi showroom.

Kochi is a principal city of Kerala and is believed to emerge as the potential market for Audi’s luxury car. Kochi showroom situated at Maradu, near the NH bye-pass will have a separate workshop to service the entire range of Audi cars in India. The showroom will also have Audi’s entire car model range mated with different equipments.

Audi India has high hopes with this new network of dealerships across the country.

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Time to Drive New Honda City

Spread the carpet for new Honda City!

The all new Honda City has rolled out on Indian roads. The car is just fabulous with innovative, design, engine, and various advanced safety features.

The car is designed keeping in mind Indian market. Landed with a unique ‘Arrow Shot Form’ design, this new car is available with attractive interiors and exciting exteriors. The car exterior gives a powerful and imposing presence with a streamlined grill, sharp headlights, aerodynamic looking rear combination lights, and sporty looking tail design.

The new City is also longer, wider and sturdier than the old Honda City but fortunately the same ground clearance and head clearance has been maintained. Even the wheelbase has been extended to give a spacious cabin interior. Car interiors are just amazing with calming colour contrasts, active and passive safety features, advanced integrated audio system.

The new City also comes loaded with an environment friendly engine compliant to Euro IV emission levels, delivering the same fuel economy as the Honda City ZX.

Available in two grades and six colour options, the new City will definitely bring a revolution in its own segment and create a stronger niche for sedans in the Indian car industry.

New Honda City is a complete blend of inspiring style, breakthrough performance, refined comfort, and unmatched safety.

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