Monthly Archives: November 2009

New Supercar 2010 e-Wolf e-1

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Supercars are the fastest cars in the world. And the 2010 e-Wolf e-1 is another supercar brought into the market by the e-Wolf car manufacturing company.

The 2010 e-Wolf e-1 is a first: an ultralight carbon/aluminium-construction chassis with innovative flat cell technology, formula racing technology and approval for on-road use. Thanks to its innovation and technology, the e-1 achieves performance values and can reach a top speed of 250km/h can accelerate from zero up to 100 kilometers per hour in just five seconds, a standard that has been followed all throughout the whole world. Moreover, for safety reasons, its top speed is limited to 250 km/h. e-WOLF differentiates itself in the market by virtue of its consistent use of lightweight construction elements in addition to its 100% electrical drive system. Hence, it can be said that the 2010 e-Wolf e-1 is an extreme electric sports cars with acceleration values on the edge of technical feasibility.

Together with all of the necessary requisites of stability, safety and balance that only the e-Wolf name can provide, this car model truly is one of the most sought after units in the commercial market and the car industry.

This 2010 e-Wolf e-1 can also be considered as one of the car models that features the latest and state-of-the-art developments, primarily focusing on the revolutionary battery technology. This battery is more commonly termed as the “Li-Tec” battery with the “CERIO” flat cells as its primary or key component. Each of these flat cells has a weight of approximately 1 kilogram and measures 23 x 18 cm. With each cell having a life cycle and stability that has unrivalled service life (10 years) and range (over 300 km), makes the Li-Tec the spearhead of current flat cell development!

The revolutionary battery technology features a higher temperature tolerance and improved safety relative to other technologies. This innovation was nominated for the 2007 German Future Prize.
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Want to Get Your Nano Redesigned?

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You would be thinking what is so fascinating about Nano that has made Dilip Chhabria re-design it. He is one among the greatest car designers of the country and he will now design the exteriors of the Indian wonder car, Nano. Chhabria has a magic touch, which is capable of transforming any four-wheeler into a celebrity car. He has designed some of the costliest cars in the country.

The world’s cheapest car Nano will be given a whole new look by Chhabria. He will re-do the exteriors of the car. Chhabria will design exteriors of 200 Nano. He will do it for those customers who buys it from the showroom and need a new look.

Chhabria owns the company DC Design Private Limited, which has a tie up with Carnation Auto India Limited, a company founded by former managing director of Maruti Suzuki (India) Limited Jagdish Khattar for the project.

The name of the new redesigned Nano is not confirmed. But it is expected to be called Hot Nano by the designer. The first re-designed Nano will come out in December. It seems more and more customers need their Nano to be redesigned and so there is a waiting period for the redesigned Nano.

You need to spend an additional 80,000 rupees to design it your way. But it is expected that there won’t be much changes made to the interiors of the car.
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The New Limited Edition Ford Fiesta

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The very popular mid-sized sedan from Ford is now available in a limited edition that would be available to those lucky customers, the early birds. The new limited edition Ford Fiesta will be available in a 1.6-litre petrol engine that accelerates from 0 to100 kmph in just 11.43 seconds. The 1.6 ZXI Duratec petrol engine is equipped with a whole lot of new clever features. The company has made of the latest technology that promises a very exciting driving experience. The new, limited edition fiesta is engineered for Indian roads. It is a combination of exceptional driving comfort with high stability.

ABS with EBD, Driver seat height adjust, intelligent rear defogger, programmable keyless entry with auto-relock front map reading lights, rear reading lights, glove box lamp, electric adjustable outside mirrors are just a few of the features that you will find on this Fiesta. The sedan also has an Independent McPherson struts suspension. The interior has been made more attractive with luxurious leather interiors, cubic finish centre and floor console, and metallic finish on trims. The car is available for a warranty period of 2 years per 100,000kms. And there is also an optional extended warranty” scheme that protects the car against all breakdown/failures associated to mechanical/ electrical engineering during its extended warranty time.

This new sedan from Ford will be offered only in only petrol option with the price tag of INR 6.44 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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A Car Especially Made for You

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Most of the time, the whole excitement of driving a new car is lost as the design traits of the car make you feel you are a ‘misfit’ for you new car. But this feeling is now going to be in history books soon because your dream machine will now be designed for you only!

You will soon be entitled to have legroom and the headroom as well as seat specifications as per your needs. Bearing this in mind, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has started a study to come up with India-specific anthropometric data (information resulting from scientific study of measurements of the human body) for the country’s driving population. The project started in May 2009 and will be completed by September 2010.

According to ARAI, the present settings in the automobiles are not suitable for Indians even as leg space, headroom, view of bonnet from seat doesn’t match Indian sizes.

The end result of this data will determine dimensions for height of the seat, legroom, headroom, foot room and pedal size, and can be pivotal in reducing fatigue and enhancing efficiency. Interestingly, such a data was never made available for India before.

The manufacturers in India presently do not have a set standard and hence these specifications are done on judgement or on customer feedback.

This is one of the fundamental data generation works taken up by Passive Safety Lab (PSL) of ARAI and is funded by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Under this project, 5,000 Indian car buyers in the age group of 18 and 60 years are taken whose physical attributes will be measured and dimensions drawn. The anthropometric data includes height, weight and key physical specifications of users, which are further analysed to develop a standard.

In fact, ARAI has already taken 600 measurements from western India and have installed a scanning machine in Gurgaon for gathering measurements from northern region. The measurements will be taken from five zones in the country including north, south, west, east and central zones. Once the data is collected, a statistical analysis will be done with the help of the statistics department of the University of Pune.

Such data will facilitate car manufacturing companies to further optimise their designs to suit local anthropometry, making driving more comfortable for the local population. The data will help various government bodies involved in formulating regulations to base their standards from practical data. Besides benefiting the Indian automobile industry, the measurements will come in hand in numerous other applications namely, apparel industry, textiles, shoe makers, helmet manufacturers among others.
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Air Bags in Rear Seat Belts

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Ford Motor Company is planning to offer a new kind of rear seat belts. These new rear seat belts do the work of seats belts as well as of airbags. Ford Motors said that it will start making use of these seat belts on the redesigned 2011 Explorer SUV.

These new seat belts contain an inflatable bag inside the shoulder strap and a small cylinder of cold compressed gas beneath the seat that is dispensed through the buckle when a crash is detected. The belts inflate less explosively than a traditional air bag and are designed to spread the force of a crash over an area of the body five times as large as regular seat belts do.

Ford is the first automaker to offer these inflatable rear seat belts, a technology aimed at reducing injuries to children and elderly passengers in a crash. Ford is trying to use this technology as a way to attract new customers, particularly at a time when many vehicles come with six or more air bags and myriad other safety features.

Ford feels that children and older people commonly sit in the back seat and are more susceptible to being injured in a crash, particularly in the head, chest or neck, than other occupants of a vehicle. Ford also offers radar-enabled adaptive cruise control and amenities called MyKey, which allows parents to impose certain limitations on teenage drivers, and Sync, a system that permits hands-free interaction with mobile phones and the car’s audio system.

Ford first demonstrated the concept of inflatable belts in 2001. Another automaker, Toyota, is planning to offer a similar feature next year in the Lexus LFA.
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Still Waiting for Kizashi

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It is understandable what would be the thought that would go through your mind when you read this blog. You would be obviously eager to know about the launch of the Suzuki Kizashi in India.

Well Suzuki has announced the U.S. pricing for its popular sedan, Kizashi sedan. The car will be available in store in the United States starting from next month. The Kizashi will have a price tag starting at Rs 9 lakh. And this is a tempting price for a car that would stand against models such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

The Suzuki Kizashi meets the NHTSA’s 2014 safety standards. It will be available in various spec levels, with top-end models being priced at Rs 10.50-11.50 lakh. Standard features of the Kizashi include eight airbags, ABS, dual-zone climate control system, EPS stability control, 9-speaker audio system with steering wheel mounted controls, pushbutton keyless start, and projector beam headlamps.

The sedan will be available in both the versions of all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive. And the latter will have a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Kizashi will also be available in a high-performance GTS model that will have a six-speed manual or performance-tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters. The optional features of the car will include leather upholstery, automatic rain sensing wipers power-adjustable seats, and automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors.

Maruti Suzuki will display Kizashi at the Auto Expo in Delhi, which will be held in January next year. The Kizashi is expected hit Indian roads India by mid-2010. But in India, it might be 20% more expensive than it is in the U.S.
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Toyota In Delhi Auto Show

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All of you would be waiting impatiently for the Delhi Auto Expo. And being a major auto event that will be hosted by India very shortly, we are all excited about the auto show. Now, we here are Carazoo.com had already covered the exciting news about how more and more manufacturers are flooding towards the Auto Expo. And the most interesting fact is that the auto makers find the Delhi Auto Expo the most significance and popular one. And that could be the one reason why the auto makers, at least a few of them, declined to continue in the Tokyo Motor show and was keen to join in the Delhi Auto Expo.

Toyota is expected to be showcasing two of its much awaited models, Toyota Avanza and Toyota Prius, Interesting, uh? And we still can’t confirm whether these are the only two models the car manufacturer will be showcasing or will there be new cars announced to be showcased at the Auto Show by the manufacturer, you never know.

Avanza is an MPV from the Toyota stable. It is a five seater and once launched in India, the Japanese auto maker expects it be a bigger hit than its most-popular model Toyota Innova. One reason behind this expectation could be its low price, it is priced lesser than Innova.

The Avanza will be equipped with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. Wait, the Show is promising a real car raining season in India.
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Hyundai to Hire International Talents

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All you hunting for jobs and would love to be a part of auto market, here is a golden opportunity. The second largest car maker of the country, Hyundai, is search for talents. The job opening looks very attractive, but wait a minute before you be rejoiced. The company is looking talents not in India, but abroad. Yes, Hyundai Motor India is looking overseas for talent at the levels of general managers and group heads for its product design and marketing divisions, a senior official has said.

The company is looking for resources with different skill sets and with diverse experience. And anyone with the desired skill set can apply for the job, no matter, which part of the world you belong to. The company is not bothered about the nationality of its employees. But Hyundai gives importance for their skill sets.

Currently, the company mainly employs Indians and Koreans. But now on, it needs international talents, for product management and development. The company is looking for candidates with vibrant marketing skills. He should be capable enough to do business analyses and give suggestions for new product lines or changes in an existing line-up.

The company at the moment does not seem to be interested in transferring people from other locations to India so as to meet local requirements. Well, I think, as more and more Indians prefer to fly to other counties for job openings, there isn’t anyone left to meet the domestic requirements!
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Nissan Targeting Nano Customers

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While we were writing about the Nissan small car that the company was planning to launch in India, Thailand, and China, little did we know that Nissan was in fact targeting the Nano. Nissan wants to break the vivid market, which the Tata Nano has managed to build. We would not be surprised, this could be the dream of any car maker, such is the acceptance of Nano not only in India but throughout the world. Nano has been stealing the limelight for long now and Nissan wants to substitute itself with the little wonder, Nano. The new small car from Nissan will be launched in March 2010. But it is expected that, for the car to come to India, it will take another two months since its launch in March. The new small car from Nissan is named V, where V stands for Versatility. And Nissan is expected to sell one million Vs by 2013. There are other car makers whom we thought would launch cars so that they can compete with the customers’ favorite Nano. But breaking our expectations, Fiat recently denied any plans of the company to launch ultra-cheap cars. Now we will all set out hopes on Nissan. Thinking deep about what in Nano lures the customers, anyone would say, the price. And so Nissan also focuses on the pricing, which the company believes will win over the customers.
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Diesel Cars on the Way

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A slew of cars with diesel engine are on the way to enter the Indian car market. Car makers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki are planning to introduce diesel engine cars to the domestic market.

There has been a change in the outlook of Indian car buyers. The new generation of car buyers do not think of the high maintenance cost and premium pricing while considering to opt for a diesel engine car. In fact, these are the problems of yesterdays and today with technology getting superior, fuel efficient and more environment-friendly, the new generation of car buyers pick up diesel cars with no headache.

Mercedes-Benz is planning to bring in the new E-Class in diesel, while its arch-rival BMW is all set to roll out diesel models in the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo and Hyundai gearing up to launch a diesel Sonata. Then, we have India’s number one car maker Maruti Suzuki planning to launch diesel variant of the SX4. As a matter of fact, luxury car makers like BMW, Mercedes and Audi sell more diesel variants than their petrol counterparts. The Honda CR-V was ruling the SUV segment till the Toyota Fortuner was launch. The CR-V has a petrol engine while the Fortuner comes with a diesel engine.

Toyota sells more than 99 per cent of diesel variants of its cars. Toyota feels that premium car buyers need higher torque and power and that can be developed much better through advanced diesel technology.

Maruti Suzuki Swift and the DZire are selling 65 per cent diesel variants and others like Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, General Motors, Hyundai and Ford are stepping up production of the diesel models. Tata Motors’ Indica and Indigo, Mahindra’s Logan, General Motors Optra, Cruze and Hyundai’s Verna are seeing an increase in diesel model sales in the recent months.

Car makers have begun scaling up the production of diesel variants in recent months. The reason behind is a much advanced diesel technology which is forcing car manufacturers to start looking at alternative solutions. Moreover, premium car buyers travel long distances, so fuel economy plays an important role. With diesel cost being lower than petrol, the payback is quicker.
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