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Friday, 31 October 2008
Hyundai Challenges Maruti 800
Seeing the success of Hyundai Santro and Hyundai i10, the company plans to roll out more small cars in the Indian car market. The company has no plans to compete with the Nano but desires to design and develop a car that falls in line with one of the most successful small car, Maruti Suzuki 800. Definitely lower than the price tag of Santro but falling in the territory of 800, the company aims to produce a baby Hyundai. It’s more exciting to know that Hyundai Motors has plans to design the car based on the Santro platform and will bring the car close to the price tag of the Maruti 800. Smaller than the proposed Hyundai i20, this car will rock the Indian market and will definitely drive the car market with its long and accelerated journey. Labels: Hyundai-Motors, Indian-car-market, Small-Cars
Buy a Home to Get a Car
The caption ‘buy a home to get a car’ sounds so simple. But is it that simple. Along with the car market, the entire economy is dwindling with high inflation and financial crisis. The middle class section of the society has headed towards a tough, challenging, and strange crossroads, a point where they have to cut down their basic necessity of life. Buying a home has become a challenge and even buying a car. Both are a necessity today. But, interestingly, today real estate owners are offering special schemes and discounts to lure customers. They are not able to reduce or cut down the actual cost because of increasing inflation but they are definitely offering incentives in terms of interiors and even cars. Yes, some of the real estate owners are offering cars to all their customers on booking a flat. This means, to buy a car of worth Rs 5 lakh or even Rs 10 lakh, you have to buy a house worth Rs 25 or 40 lakh. Car manufacturers are simply trying to club promotional activities to push car sales. But is this the right strategy for advertising or branding? Labels: Car-Manufacturers, Car-Market, Car-Sales
Blessing for Used Car Business
When the car market is suffering from intense liquidity crunch, used car business is leading the game. The severe financial meltdown has proved to be a blessing in disguise for pre-owned and used car business. Car financers are moving away from giving car loans, which is pulling car buyers towards second hand cars. Today, you can get a number of used cars at attractive prices and people are taking advantage of these offers. Successful car models like the Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki Alto, and Maruti Suzuki WagonR are gradually becoming the hottest pick up from the used car market. This is not only because of the low-cost availability of these cars but also for being the most reliable cars. You would be amazed to know though one or two years old, these car models deliver good performance and fuel efficiency if maintained well. So, if you are one among those who is shattered with financial downturn and is moving towards buying a used car, make sure that you choose a reliable seller or a car dealer. Labels: Car-Dealer, Car-Market, Used-Car
Nano Diesel to Arrive Late
We have been hearing about the launch of Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car, for quite some time now. This lad, which was supposed to hit the roads by Diwali this year, was forced to hold its launch due to the much talk about Singur issue. Now the latest update is that the Nano’s petrol version will hit the Indian roads by mid-2009 but the Nano diesel will have to wait for some more time. The company is also planning Nano with turbo charged, 800cc, CRDi diesel engine that will carry two-cylinder and is expected to give 30 percent more mileage compared to 800cc petrol cars. Many Nano fans were waiting for its launch this Diwali and some had even postponed their car purchase but were disappointed when the news of Nano’s late delay was announced. Hope Tata will keep up its promise on Nano’s launch, atleast this time! Labels: Nano, Petrol-Cars
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Passion for Diamond
If you have passion for diamonds, then a diamond studded car is something that will definitely attract you and your senses. Yes, it’s astonishing but true. There is a luxury car running on roads completely studded with diamonds. Just imagine how this car looks like. The proud owner of this car is Prince Waleed, a member of the Saudi Royal Family. He is an entrepreneur and international investor who has earned his property through investments in real estate and stock market and is considered to be one of the richest men in this world. Amazingly, this rich man has personified his Mercedes-Benz car with diamonds on the car body. Even more exciting is the cost of the car, a sum of 4.8 million dollar. And, if you wish to touch the car, you have to pay 1,000 dollar. Such a big amount just for touching the car, that’s strange! Wish we could have a car like this in Indian car market. Labels: Indian-car-market, Luxury-Car, Mercedes-Benz car
Reva Becomes Ambitious
Driven by the growing awareness of eco-friendly cars and increasing demand of plug-in cars, Maini Reva pla ns to enhance the car production for both domestic and international car market. These days many car consumers across the globe are heading towards green technology due to high oil prices. Some are even making a sudden shift due to high health concerns caused because of increasing automobile emissions. Even today, you can see a number of Reva electric cars on roads and a still higher number will definitely make the roads even more crowded. But does that stop Maini from reducing the production. No! Maini Reva challenges on the availability of eco-friendly range in the next couple of years. Even the government in India and overseas is giving incentives and liberal policies to support such cars. Maini finds it as a good opportunity to expand its car range and announces to increase its car portfolio in the country and attract more car consumers with electric and plug-in cars.
Labels: eco-friendly-cars, Maini-Reva, Oil-Prices
Another Generation of Honda City
Honda has recently launched an all new Honda City with an arrow shot design and appealing aesthetics. Immediately after this new car launch, there are speculations that the company is still planning to launch another generation of the City by early 2009. Nothing is there to comment on the speculations. But is it actually right to launch a new generation City at this time, when the recently launched Honda City has not even rejoiced the success on Indian roads. Since the first generation City was launched in India, it has always been a great success due to its brilliant styling, excellent performance, and unmatched fuel efficiency. The new one is introduced with a completely new face and is sure to beat its segment and enjoy a win-to-win situation in India. Do you all feel that it is the right time to launch a new generation City? Do you really think that the company should give it a thought at this point of time? Labels: Fuel-efficiency, Honda-City, New-Car-Launch
Fiat Palio Comes with Impressive Offers
Fiat Palio will now be cheaper and more fuel efficient. Though the company has not reduced or cut down the price tag of Palio, you can buy the car at a much cheaper price. Fiat has cut down the prices of Palio’s spare parts including the ones that are imported. Cheaper spare parts will obviously reduce the cost of production or the input cost, thereby reducing the price tag of the Palio. The reduction of spare parts price is mainly done with a desire to improve the car’s after-sales service. For all those who love the new Palio Stile, this is the best time to buy the car at cheaper price tag. You would be even more impressed with the new service policy offered by the Fiat. The company has now announced to give three free services in the first year of car ownership to ensure customer satisfaction. The new Palio has good fuel efficiency and now coupled with that is the cheaper spare parts and new service policy. This makes the overall cost of ownership even more attractive. Labels: After-Sales Service, Fiat-Cars, Fuel-efficiency
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Banning Small Cars
We don’t know whether it is exciting or astonishing but there has been news that Government was planning to ban small cars. This plan was aimed at easing traffic problems in big cities and expanding public transport system. Though Government is focusing more on enhancing public transport, tell me frankly how many of you actually use public transport for daily commuting. Yes, today many of you do use but what when there’ll be more small and cheap cars on Indian roads? After the launch of affordable and small cars like Tata Nano, it will be difficult to judge the actual numbers using the local transport system. So, banning on small cars is simply of no use. Whether more number of cars or more number of buses, the traffic is going to increase anyhow. Infact, it’s better to have more number of small cars rather than having buses and auto rickshaws on roads. Labels: Nano, Small-Cars
Global Small Car
With Oil prices sky rocketing, global economic crisis is hitting every sector, car manufacturers are severely hit across the globe. To add to this, some countries like India, suffer with extreme traffic problems making it even worse. In the next few years, if there is any segment that would benefit it would be the small car. We will see many more variants in the market. And unlike in the past, these variants will not be just 1.4 liter or 1.6 liter but also come out with CNG and Electric variants. Every car manufacturer will need to get more innovative in terms of design, features, ergonomics, and performance. I am however; quite surprised that many car manufactures haven’t considered India yet for launch of their small cars. On road, most of the current small cars don’t differentiate much. So, I personally see a huge scope for the launch of luxury small cars. How many have seen small cars with Sun-roof, ABS, Airbags, side impact bars, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery. Not many? Well, I hope very shortly we all will do. India not only stands a great chance of becoming a platform for global launch of small cars but also design centre for global small cars. Submitted By: Vikas Valsang Labels: Car-Manufacturers, Oil-Prices, Small-Car
Peep into Maruti Suzuki SX4
Glance to the fascia of Maruti Suzuki SX4, a car that unveils a new concept of style, comfort, and safety. The car’s exterior is awesome with rugged body structure and attractive styling coupled with features like tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, glass antenna, electrically adjustable ORVs, and high mount stop lamp. The interior of the car is equally magnificent complimenting the exterior. The car’s interior is loaded with excellent and futuristic features that enhance the comfort level of the driver and the occupants. First thing that attracts you when you open the car door is the macho environment. Then, move your eyes towards the sporty dials, black interiors studded with chrome highlights, ergonomically contoured car seats, illuminated key cylinder ring, power and tilt steering, driver’s seat height adjuster, keyless entry, and rear defogger. As your eyes sway from left to right, the list of attractive features goes on. It’s as good as pampering you in luxury and comfort. The shades, upholstery, trims, and the luxury appeal in the interior adds to the worth and beauty of the muscular car, SX4. Maruti has given a perfect caption to the car, ‘Men are Back’. Labels: Car-Interior, Maruti-Suzuki
Season for Small Cars
Few years ago, driving to work and back home in sedans was very common especially among professionals and youngsters. During those days many sedans and SUVs were found on Indian roads as well as in parking spaces. But now the trend has changed. The trend has shown a paradigm shift from sedans to small cars. Whether on roads or in parking lots, you’ll now find more number of small cars. Blame it on increased fuel prices, high car production cost, global recession, or ever-clogging traffic, the season for small cars is now here. Many of you might have exchanged your fuel guzzlers with small and fuel-efficient cars. Not only the consumers but also the ecology is demanding small cars due increasing global warming. Whatever the factors and reasons are, the fact remains that it’s a peak time for small cars. Labels: Fuel-Efficient Cars, Small-Cars, SUVs
Friday, 24 October 2008
Here Comes Tavera Neo 2
You all would be amazed to know that General Motors has introduced a new version of its most successful car model, the Chevrolet Tavera, christened as Chevrolet Tavera Neo 2. The new car is designed and manufactured in response to the customer’s feedback and aspirations. Excitingly, it is adorned with variety of personal amenities and appealing features. The is most interesting part of the new Tavera is the additional three-spoke steering wheel that adds to the worth and demand of this car. Low maintenance cost, good mileage, and enhanced engine performance is an even more attractive offer. The General Motors claims to sell a huge number of Tavera Neo 2 every month but what about you? Do you all wish to buy this exciting and appealing car loaded with special features? Labels: General-Motors, New-Car
Good Time For Toyota Car Owners
Like other car manufacturers, the Toyota is also eyeing the festive season to boost car sales. It also aims to catch customer’s sentiments by providing free service campaign. Exciting news is that the company has introduced the ‘Drive n Zoom’ free service campaign conducted at all Toyota car dealerships across India exclusively for Toyota customers. The key motive of introducing such kind of campaign is to spread the importance of periodic car maintenance essential for long and healthy life of cars. Good to know that the company offers 25-point free check up coupled with value-added packaged services. Underlining the campaign you’ll also get a chance to win assured gifts with the service and maintenance campaign. So, the month of October is for the Toyota car owners. Don’t waste your time and grab this excellent opportunity with open hands. Labels: Car-Manufacturers, Car-Sales, Toyota-Cars
Innovations by Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced an all new and path-breaking technology in the country, named as Micro-Hybrid technology. This new technology has been introduced in its highly successful car, the Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra Bolero.
You would be glad to know that this new technology is clubbed with the FuelSmart system. Successfully, this new system is designed with support from Bosch to deliver an average fuel saving of nearly five percent more than the original version. The innovative technology also enables automatic turn-off of the car engine when idle or neutral. If you own any one of the two Mahindra cars, Scorpio or Bolero, you have a good chance to reduce the expense on fuel. Not only that, further the company also has plans to introduce the concept in all its premium car models along with the upcoming car, Mahindra Ingenio. So, later a wider option would be open for Mahindra car lovers. Labels: Mahindra-Cars, New-Technology
Maruti to get Fuel Efficient Engines
Most of the car enthusiasts love and prefer buying Maruti cars. This is mainly because of the low maintenance cost and high durability of the cars.  Driven by the increasing demand for Maruti cars by car consumers, the company has introduced a new engine plant in India. Excitingly, this new car plant has a production capacity of 240,000 fuel-efficient petrol engines. More number of engines definitely means increasing number of cars. Speculations reveal that the company is expecting to design a new KB series of engine that will probably power the upcoming car Maruti Suzuki A-Star. This proposed car is likely to roll out somewhere between December 2008 and January 2009. Many of you must be waiting for the car. Longer the wait better is the fruit! With this the company also plans to push up car sales and attain desired sales in the domestic car market. Labels: Car-Market, Maruti-Cars, New-Car-Plant
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Nano’s Launch Delayed Again
There is a bad news for those who were eagerly waiting for the launch of the small wonder, the Nano. The 1 lakh car, Tata Nano, was scheduled to hit the Indian roads by October-December 2008. But with this delay, the Nano buyers will have to wait for few more months as the car is now announced to launch in the first quarter of 2009. The launch is delayed due to the shift of manufacturing plant from Singur to Sanand in Gujarat. The launch is postponed to provide a continuous supply of the car to its vendors. Initially, the Tata Motors has plans to introduce the car in small number. It is speculated that the company is likely to roll out 8-10-lakh Nanos within the next 3-5 years. The Tata Motors is exploring all possible ways to increase its Nano production and introduce its model soon to the Indian market. What do you think will the car be able to see the day light in the declared period? Labels: Nano, Tata-Motors
New Spark on Its Way
Spark is one of the fastest running compact cars on Indian roads. With such high success of the Spark, the General Motors plans to introduce a new version of its small car.  It’s good to know that the company is planning to introduce the 800cc version of the Spark which is at present plying on Indian roads with the 995cc motor. You would be even more surprised to know that the revamped car will cost less than the current price tag, nearly about Rs 20,000 less.
Though the car will have no frills and modifications in the car interiors but will definitely deliver better performance and fuel-efficiency. Even the quality of plastic used to build the body structure will be improved. The heavy discount in the price tag of Spark has pushed the car sales and the new engine Spark is further expected to increase the sales at a higher pace. Labels: Fuel-efficiency, General-Motors, Small-Car
Customize Your Nano
Its time for Nano! All those who are eagerly waiting for the launch of Tata Nano have something more exciting on their way. The Tata Motors is planning to give all Nano customers a golden chance to customize their cars and enjoy the world of luxury and comfort in accordance to their dreams and aspirations. You would be glad to know that the company is coming out with a number of car accessories and options to suit each and every demand that you may arise. Just to fit the car to your dreams, the company will help you load your Nano based on your budget. But yes, you then have to pay extra for customization. Obviously, you can’t expect a customized and fully loaded car with a price tag of Rs 1 lakh. So, if you are ready to make your pocket a bit lighter then you can rejoice your own world of comfort and convenience in your own Nano. Labels: Car-Accessories, Nano, Tata-Motors
Right Time to Buy Cars
There’s good news for car buyers! For all those who were planning to buy cars and were pushed back by inflation and high car loan rates, have now got a perfect time to rejoice. You can now make up your mind to buy a new car. RBI has reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points and this must have given a sigh of relief to all those who were continuously stressed under spiraling car loan interest r |
has no plans to compete with the Nano but desires to design and develop a car that falls in line with one of the most successful small car, Maruti Suzuki 800. Definitely lower than the price tag of Santro but falling in the territory of 800, the company aims to produce a baby Hyundai. 
