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Tuesday, 19 January 2010
The ongoing Detroit Auto Show has been graced by many new cars and concepts.
The big story at this year's Detroit show is undoubtedly the new Ford Focus which will hit showrooms next year. The 2010 Fiesta has been a crowd puller too. Ford also showcased the Mustang, strong crossovers, trucks and a fine range of Lincolns.
General Motors launched the Cadillacs and the Chevrolet Aveo.
The Chrysler Group stage was cold as its cars will not come for more than a year and it doesn't want to give his rivals any clues. It displayed the Lancia Delta concept.
Apart from the Detroit Three car companies, it seemed like other car makers are busy exhibiting their electric or hybrid cars, which are the latest trend in the automotive world. Audi showed the scaled-down e-Tron with mid-engined, 2.0-litre turbo petrol power.
BMW displayed the electric 1-Series. Volkswagen showed the coupe concept which is no more than the next Jetta with the back doors sealed up, but its hybrid powertrain is for real. Honda launched the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe.
Others interesting car displays are the Nissan Leaf, Renault Fluence ZE, Tesla Model S and all the other high-profile pioneering electric sedans 'for the masses'. Labels: 2011-Ford-Mustang, Auto-Shows, cars, Detroit-Auto-Show, Ford-Cars, New-Car Launch
Monday, 16 November 2009
 The 2009 Bangalore Auto Mall, an auto exhibition which was organized by Relio Quick in association with The Times of India and was held from 13th-15th Nov 2009. The Auto Mall 2009 showcased some of the best automotive brands in the country together with related products and services; besides, featuring a Premium Lounge for luxury cars and bikes. Carazoo.com which was present there in the exhibition brings you the inside story of auto show in this blog. The auto aficionados of the City of Gardens had a blast amidst all the vintage cars, super bikes and the fleet of new cars which were recently launched in India. The Auto Show had the antique Volkswagen Beetle in display among many other vintage cars from the stables of Jaguar and Dodge. The Ford A-Series and the Honda 1 too adorned the auto mall. On entry, new car models like the Skoda Fabia and Octavia are on display to welcome you to the show. Tata Motors had booked a space to showcase its Indica Vista, Tata Dicor, Tata Safari and the newly-launched Indigo Manza among other products. There was a separate stall for the small wonder, the Tata Nano. Hyundai displayed its creations beside the Tata Motors with its i10, i20 and its flagship model, the Santro.  Mahindra & Mahindra featured its Xylo, Scorpio and the Logan sedan. The Ford Endeavour stood upright at the extreme corner on the left. German luxury car major BMW bedecked the expo with its 3-Series, 5-Series and the X-Series cars. Fiat demonstrated the Grande Punto and the gorgeous Linea. General Motors had the Spark and the recently unveiled Cruze in the stands from its Chevrolet brand. Honda also displayed the new version of the City and the Accord. Moreover, Volkswagen had disclosed the new Beetle which will soon be seen on Indian roads. For speed lovers, the auto expo presented Formula One cars along with super bikes from Suzuki and Honda. There were electric scooters too. Some special vehicles such as ATVs and other four-wheel drive vehicles were also exhibited. The 2009 Bangalore Auto Mall had presented Style biking by MTV Stunt Mania Riders. Labels: Auto-Shows, Formula-One-Car, Vintage-Cars, Volkswagen-Beetle
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Rolls-Royce finally revealed the name of its new model series at the Shanghai Auto Show. The car which was earlier christened as RR4 and nicknamed as ‘Baby Rolls-Royce’ was showcased as a concept car at this year’s Geneva Auto Show. The name of the car is now confirmed as Rolls-Royce Ghost. The name is unique but interesting which will surely click the Indian buyers. The name reveals car’s breadth of abilities. It is the first car among the new generation models to carry a reminiscent name. This name was earlier used by the company for cars that were rolled out between 1906 and 1925. ‘Ghost’ will be built on all-new platform at Goodwood manufacturing plant sharing paint, wood, and leather workshops with the Phantom series of cars. Over the last 18 months, the car manufacturer has expanded all its areas for the development of the model. The 5.4 Meters stylish Ghost comes fitted with a 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 engine that gives impressive dependability and refinement. Labels: Auto-Shows, Rolls-Royce-Cars, Rolls-Royce-Ghost
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
India and China being the booming Indian car markets despite recession are attracting many big car companies from the world. Both the countries are fairly active in foreign markets with their cost effective and efficient car models. The recently held Shanghai Auto Show in China witnessed the presence of major car brands like General Motors and Chrysler but surprisingly Indian car manufacturers were missing from the show. The absence of big Indian players like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra was felt by many. This was especially noticeable as Tata Motors recently launched world’s cheapest car ‘Nano’ was displayed in almost all the international Auto shows. It also against their policies of going beyond Indian shores for new market. Mahindra has entered African and South American markets. Tata Motors is available in more than 10 international markets. When the Indian car manufacturers are interested in western markets then the question remains why they stay away from China? Is it because Indian car manufacturers are apprehensive about China? Or they are obstructed by stringent entry rules of the motor show? Indian car manufacturers deny the accusation of being afraid of the competition from the Chinese market. They blame the strict entry barrier for being absent from the Shanghai Auto Show. They further express that regulations for investment and branding are very difficult to follow in China. There is very little scope for car manufacturers who enter in a small way to expand their operations in the country. But Indian car manufacturers are still positive about attending the show sometime in near future. Labels: Auto-Shows, Car-Manufacturers, Chinese-Car-Market
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
The New York Auto Show showcases a world of cars and is the best place to witness the debut of new cars, scintillating concepts, and compare the finest cars of different brands. For about 109 years, the show has fueled the passion for cars among car lovers and ardent car fans. Be it a new debut or a new concept or any new introduction in the market, the show offers a huge platform for cars that stir every soul. Furthermore, the technological breakthroughs displayed in the show are known to spark a new revolution in the market. This year, the New York International Auto Show that was held from April 10 to April 19 continues its trend of showcasing pathbreaking car models. The show displayed futuristic concepts like the Audi Sportback, Cadillac Converj, Honda FC Sport, Lincoln C, Mercedes-Benz BlueZero, Kia Soulster, and the Volkswagen Bluesport. Adding to the show was a fleet of new debuts including the GMC Terrain, Honda Element, Hyundai Nuvis, Land Rover LRT, and the Jeep Grande Cherokee. The platform of future cars going green with alternative fuel technologies was also a signpost of this exhilarating show. Car manufacturers and car lovers from across the globe visited the show to explore innovations and world of cars under one roof. And amazingly the show rolled over every emotion with the best and latest in the industry. Labels: Auto-Shows, Mercedes-Benz-Cars, New-Car-Launch
Friday, 17 April 2009
The Volkswagen MK VI Golf has received the prestigious ‘World Car of the Year’ award at the New York Auto Show. All the countries around the world have their nation specific or continent specific awards that acclaim a car based on its performance and response received by car buyers of that specific region. But the World Car of the Year award is something different from all. The award covers and nominates all the cars that are on sale in atleast 2 continents around the world. The jury who ranks the car comprises automotive journalists from 22 different countries. This year the jury selected the new iteration of the Volkswagen Golf to bestow the award. The car outshines models like the Ford Fiesta and the Toyota iQ. Winning spree of the VW Golf is an age old history that holds rich and cherished memories for Volkswagen. Amazingly, the car has lived an illustrious 35 years in the industry. It has undergone many generations and the Golf that won the prestigious award is the sixth generation Golf. Par excellence the Volkswagen MK VI Golf has created a new benchmark in the industry with its excellence in safety, designing skills, and technological creativity. Labels: Auto-Shows, Volkswagen-cars, Volkswagen-Golf
Monday, 23 February 2009
The tradition of displaying concept cars started with public exhibit of the Buick Y-Job (world's first concept car) at Chicago Auto Show long back in 1938. Since then auto shows are conceived as strong platforms to showcase a prototype of new design, style, and technology. This year’s Chicago Auto Show displayed some of the fantastic futuristic concepts. Many car manufacturers and designers have showcased their unique and striking concept cars to get the public response. Amazingly, the interactive show floor displayed 18 concept cars that gave a powerful sensory experience and a futuristic feel to the viewers. This year the theme of the concepts was environmental friendly technology and most of the cars were hybrids with few electric cars. Some of the key attributes of the displayed concept cars were new design trends, vibrant colour options, sleek seats, and contrast colour in the interior. Mesmerising concepts like the Cadillac Converj, Lincoln C, Dodge Circuit EV, and the Chrysler 200 EV left every visitor spell bound. Mercedes Blue Zero E Cell, a trio of eco-drivetrain concepts, and Saturn Flextreme Plug In concept were the spotlights of the auto show. Some of the other winning concept cars at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show include the Volkswagen CC Gold Coast, Hyundai Imode, Saab 9X Convertible Concept, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, Jeep Patriot EV, Kia Soul'ster, Mitsubishi I MIEV, and the Toyota Rav 4 Concept. All these concepts captured the hearts and minds of viewers proving their potential to create sensation in the market if they make their debuts. These winning concept cars may not go into production. But if they go, they would definitely reshape the future of global car industry with new standards of design and technology. Labels: Auto-Shows, Concept-Cars, Electric-Cars
Thursday, 19 February 2009
The largest and most popular auto shows in North America ‘Chicago Auto Show’ has started this year from February 13 at McCormick Place. This year it marks a significant milestone with 101st edition in the age old history of auto shows around the world. With 1.3 million square feet of displays, the interactive show floor offers a strong platform for car manufacturers and component manufacturers to distinctively expose their innovations and concepts to the most important constituency, the consumers! Organised by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the show covers every aspect of auto industry from breathtaking new innovations to interesting debuts. This year the show exhibits a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks that counts nearly 1,000 different vehicles including sport utility vehicles, and experimental and concept cars. Additionally, numerous car accessories, competition vehicles, projects, antiques, collector cars, and other auto-related exhibits are displayed. Brands like Hyundai Suzuki, General Motors, and Ford Motors are ready to steals the hearts of car enthusiasts with the display of their forthcoming concepts and cars. Hyundai presents a variety of cars including the Hyundai Genesis Coupe that is soon to arrive in the market. Even the sister auto manufacturer Kia unwraps a fairly big surprise including its two-door Soul'ster Concept. Suzuki in an attempt to push its sales brings three SEMA-style offerings to the show. General Motors rolls out an inspiring shape-shifting Bumblebee Camaro. Similarly, Ford Motors and other leading car manufacturers are also on the interactive show floor to expose some of their best offerings to the visitors. Strewn among the shinning modern cars are interactive displays and a variety of activities that make the 2009 Chicago Auto Show a thrilling event. The show has a special DriveChicago Kid Zone to keep little hands busy while parents feel the beauty and charm of the winning cars. The Dodge/Jeep Test Track where one can enjoy a ride in the Jeep Wrangler or Dodge Ram is another excitement of the show. The Jeep and Dodge Kidz Court take kids on a fun ride with the kid-sized Jeep. Further to these, cool driving simulators add to the excitement of the show. The show also features a Tailgate Cafe in association with the Chicago Restaurant Partners to offer auto show attendees a number of tasty and healthy food options. Another most exciting and noble activity in the 2009 show is the Food Drive that facilitates collection of food for the homeless and poor in the city. With an interesting fleet of new cars, futuristic concepts, and commercial vehicles, the ongoing 2009 Chicago Auto Show is worth a visit. Labels: Auto-Shows, General-Motors-Cars, New-Car-Launch
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
The first Indian grown car Hyundai i20 running on foreign roads is speculated to make its debut with new style at the upcoming Geneva auto show on March 3. The five-door Hyundai i20 car has recently been launched in the Indian car industry along with the offshore car markets like United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Austria, Croatia, Spain, Belgium, Holland, and Hungary. The new version of this premium hatchback is expected to get more dashing style with subtle changes at rear. It will get the same powertrain having a 1.2-litre engine mated with 5 speed manual transmission. Interestingly, the all-new Hyundai i20 will also be developed at Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in India which is likely to manufacture 300,000 cars annually. According to rumours from the automotive sphere, it is known that the new car will be launched only in the European market and there is no hint of its coming to the Indian market. Labels: Auto-Shows, Hyundai i20, New-Car-Launch
The name Subaru is enough to take you to the exciting and exotic world of designer cars. The company carrying the heritage of designing unique car has recently unveiled its new ‘Legacy Concept’ at the 2009 Detroit auto show. The Legacy concept is a prototype that showcases the next generation Legacy sedan which was launched 20 years back. This new concept is designed using a creative art of crafting that combines the traditional Japanese lines and sober European looks. It comprises a larger wheelbase to maximize interior space and a wedge-shaped side rear vision camera. Even the interior of the car is packed with highly defined technologies and features including the advanced infotainment system controlled through a touch screen interface. Under the hood, the concept retains Subaru's tradition of using the 3.6-litre boxer engine and the legendary symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. Till date, no Legacy sedan has made its debut into the Indian car market. But as the Indian car market is growing tremendously witnessing major international car brands, one can expect this type of elite concept to debut in the country in future. Labels: Auto-Shows, Indian-car-market, Sedan
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
The Sportback concept unveiled by Audi at the Detroit Auto Show 2009 in January is the true personification of its vision for future car models and a glimpse of its new design vocabulary. The technology epitomises a pure combination of elegance, sportiness, and variability. It is a perfect example of company's stern determination to push design and technology beyond all limits. The new innovative concept will be seen in the soon-to-arrive Audi A7. This four-door coupe is to ride with world's cleanest diesel technology, the 3.0-litre V6 TDI which meets all the emissions norms of 50 U.S. states and also the EU6 standard that is scheduled to be effective by 2014. Audi has taken all possible measures to ensure an impressive fuel efficiency of 16.9 km/l. The car carrying this new concept is also not lacking behind in terms of appeal. Sporting elegance of the coupe is reflected by a flowing silhouette, dramatic lines, frameless doors, and impressive roofline. In the car's interior, sophisticated technologies and futuristic features augment the car's sporting intentions and versatility. With all these, the Sportback concept car (Audi A7) is speculated to take on Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CLS. Labels: Audi-Cars, Auto-Shows, Mercedes-Benz
Monday, 19 January 2009
The idiom 'Fast and Furious' generally doesn’t suit a girl but it does for Shraddha Kadakia, a 25-year-old photographer, who has chosen this audacious career. In today’s world, women are not left behind in any field. They are as best as men in any career and this young photographer confirms this fact. Automobiles are always linked with men. Many assumed and still are under the wrong impression that women know nothing about cars and they cannot be passionate about it. But Shraddha Kadakia proves them all wrong with her love for car photography. This young girl loves to capture the beauties on wheels at exclusive locations like car stunts, latest launches, and auto shows. Her photo catalogue possesses coveted assignments of renowned brands in the automobile industry like the Skoda, Maruti, Bajaj, the Apollo and many more. In one of her interview, she expressed that automobile photograph is a complete new segment for women and it is also important to feel comfortable in dealing with heavy metal, heat, heavy lights and long hours of shooting sessions. It is not a glossy world and one need to be physically strong to pursue such a career. Labels: Auto-Shows, Automobile-Industry, Car-Photography
Friday, 16 January 2009
Indulge yourself in the exhilarating aura of 'Mumbai International Motor Show (MIMS) 2009' organized by the Times of India that showcases latest car brands and technologies. The inaugural day of the event was marked by the most striking car of the Indian future, the Volkswagen Beetle. The name is no stranger to anyone, it's a true iconic car that exudes style, elegance, luxury, and performance. Excitingly, this is the first public display of the elite Beetle. The significant presence of Volkswagen marque brand, the Beetle, at MIMS is attributed to the fact that the show offers a strong and independent platform that would probably rise the potential market of the car after its launch, hopefully in the next 15 months. The company also has a great belief that this would help them strengthen their presence in the Indian car market mainly in the western part of the country. The inaugural day is over but yet there are many new cars, bikes, and futuristic technologies to be displayed during the remaining three days of the show. The second day of the event is believed to witness the most scintillating new car launches of 2009. Don't get deep into your thoughts, its the latest Fiat Linea and the Mahindra Xylo, this cars that have recently made their debut in India. Adding to your surprise and excitement, the event will feature a number of cars and two-wheelers that have been a vital part of the popular Bollywood movies. And sports enthusiasts can feast their eyes with the beauty of displayed Formula One Cars. MIMS is a great platform for car and bike enthusiast who desire to have a rendezvous with exciting cars, bikes, and technologies. The show started on 15th Jan 09 at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai and will end on 18th Jan 09. Labels: Auto-Shows, Indian-car-market, New-Cars
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Get ready to witness the biggest and the most electrifying auto show in Bangalore at Bangalore International Automotive Expo (BIAE) 2009. The Expo will exclusively showcase cars, bikes, motorcycles, and high-end car accessories, bringing over 500 automotive brands under one roof. The show will also caters the needs and requirements of car consumers and car fans. The event will portray the entire Indian automobile industry providing a strong platform for the growth of the auto industry especially the South Indian Automotive Industry. The list of exhibitors include leading car manufacturers like the Audi, Nissan, Maruti Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Maini Reva, and the Mahindra & Mahindra. Two-wheeler manufacturers comprising the TVS, Kinetic, Royal Enfield, and the Yamaha along with a number of auto component manufacturers like the Bosch will also exhibit a variety of their products, valuables, and services. Being supported by bodies like the ARAI, FIAA, AASI and the WIAA, the cynosure of the show will be the hot bikes, customized cars, Nitrocars, and imported vehicles. Apart from these products, this event will also organise various seminars and interactive forums to bring forth the current trend in the automotive market. The auto show will occur from Jan 9th to Jan 11th. Labels: Auto-Shows, Car-Accessories, Car-Manufacturers
Friday, 12 December 2008
The Mumbai International Motor Show 2009 (MIMS 09), powered by the Times of India, opens a new gateway to the Indian car industry. After huge amount of blood sheds, panic, and fear, the financial capital of India, Mumbai, is set to awake for another rendezvous, MIMS 09. The city will witness this show with poignant fervor from January 15-18, 2009 at the popular Bandra Kurla Complex. The show will be an ideal platform for automobile manufacturers and auto accessories manufacturers to showcase their wares, skills, and productions, thereby reviving their business. The event promises display of spanking new cars, SUVs, and bikes that are expected to hit the car market in the coming years. You can also enjoy there the virtual glance of an impressive display of latest and modern automotive technology including auto accessories, in-car entertainment system, and design concepts. The major highlights of this impressive and large auto show will be the stunt bike show, simulator zone, Bollywood car pavilion, and Formula 1 car display. This is the first such event in the history of Indian auto industry that will definitely revitalize the gloomy environment in the car industry, opening a whole new automotive world especially for Western India. With a plethora of events, exciting displays, gaming sections, and promises made by big names of the automotive world, this show will worth the visit. If you are a car enthusiast and have a passion for bikes, then MIMS 09 is an ideal avenue for you. You can even get an opportunity to interact with the automotive experts from around the country. Mumbai International Motor Show 2009 would definitely invigorate the depressive and slow-moving car market. Hope the Indian auto industry witness a new dawn lightened with rays of new hopes and aspirations along with the new calendar and the tantalizing show. Labels: Auto-Shows, Indian-car-industry, International-Motor-Show
Friday, 5 December 2008
It seems there is no end to Nano troubles. Since the time Tata Motors has showcased the world’s cheapest car in the Auto Show, the project is facing some or the other hurdle on its way to Indian roads. After facing continuous obstacles on its path including the long series of violence at Singur plant, Tata Motors was happy when the company shifted the Nano project to Sanand in Gujarat. But Nano’s misfortune has followed Tata from West Bengal to Gujarat. Even here the company is facing a tough time to prove the ownership of the allotted land. The Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to produce documents of land acquisition that is allotted to Tata for the Nano project. Sadly, the state government did not have any documents that proved that the land was owned by Tata. The court also ordered Tata to give compensation to the farmers of the Khoda village adequately according to the market price of the land. With this, it has now become difficult to say, how many obstacles Nano still has to overcome. Labels: Auto-Shows, Nano, Tata-Motors
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
All the green car entrepreneurs take note of this. This may be your biggest chance to win a prize of 10 million dollar prize amount and also get your green car manufactured across the world. This is all about a competition organized by the Progressive Automotive X Prize Foundation. It was unveiled by the New York mayor at the New York International Auto Show this month. The final competition will be held in September 2009 where the newly developed green cars will be tested across the country in US. Now, the tough part is that the car has to achieve at least 100 miles per gallon. It will add one more feather in India’s cap, if any Indian achieves this feat. The entries are still open for contestants. Labels: Auto market competition, Auto-Shows, Environment friendly car, green cars
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
The Nawabi Lucknow-ees had a taste of auto fair over the weekend. It was organised by a major newspaper company. The enthusiastic lot of people thronged Balrampur gardens over the two days. Many small car and midsize car manufactures like Mitsubishi, Honda, Maruti, Skoda, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota, and Mahindra presented their products to the eager crowd. Many first time drivers got to test drive their favourite cars and the seasoned ones tried almost all of them just for fun. The auto fair in Kolkata at Salt Lake Stadium just got over on March 16 and that turned out to be a popular event as well. This year has been packed with quite a lot of auto fairs and other related shows and exhibitions. Labels: auto fair, Auto-Exhibition, Auto-Shows, midsize cars, small cars
Friday, 14 March 2008
Every auto fair is big news these days. The New Delhi Auto Expo was huge and set the car industry on a roll. While it was a hit in North India, the ‘Vaahan Yatra’ was just as successful in South India. Now East India is hosting a gala car fair. The one week auto fair will be held in Kolkata at the Salt Lake Stadium from March 16 onwards and you should try and catch this event. It’s no small fair mind you. All the big car manufacturers like Tata Motors, Toyota, Maruti, General Motors, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are attending.
Submitted by AutoFairKolkata Labels: auto fair, Auto-Exhibition, Auto-Expo, Auto-Shows, Car-manufacturers-in-India
Thursday, 6 March 2008
Tata Nano has once again become a show stopper, this time at the ongoing 78th Geneva Motor Show at Geneva in Germany. People are thronging to the Tata Motors’ pavilion. Since the Nano was unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi recently, curiosity about the world’s cheapest car had left people around the world waiting eagerly. At the motor show, there are several expensive cars on display such as the new Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Toyota iQ and not to forget the Porsches, Ferraris, Mercedes-Benzs and BMWs. For several years these high-tech marvels have allured and captivated people at the auto show but now a cheeky car such as the Nano has stolen the limelight completely. Tata Motors has been participating at the Geneva Motor Show for the past 11 years but has never before seen so many interested spectators. Now, because of the Nano, even famous car manufacturers are queueing up to check out the $2500 car. Tata Motors has been flooded with enquiries about the Nano’s version that they will launch for Europe. Labels: Auto-Expo, Auto-Shows, European, Geneva motor show, Tata Motors, tata nano
Monday, 18 February 2008
I was waiting to take part in the Auto Expo, but I missed the opportunity two years back. I enjoyed the recently concluded Auto Expo at New Delhi in Jan. Most people are hardly interest in the auto industry and usually do not bother about the auto expo and other auto-related events, but this time I was thunder-struck to find even a common person talking about the Expo even before the Expo started. Most of the newspapers, TV channels, and car portals started churning out stories on the Expo and gave a wide coverage of the event.
Why so much hype? Simple - the 1-lakh car, Nano. Nano walked away with all the honors when it was introduced at the Expo gearing people to go out of their way to come and see this small wonder in Delhi. I was proud to be a part of such a memorable event.
I am going to take part in the 78th Geneva Auto Show in March and just heard that Tata is going to display the Nano there as well. This will be Tata’s 11th year of participation in the Geneva Auto Show. Nano was born in India and will make its first International debut at this event.
Only BMW, Ferrari, Audi, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, and other global players have been the highlight at Geneva, but this time Nano will leave these foreign car manufacturers gawking at its achievement!
Article Submitted by AutoMeFreakLabels: Auto-Expo, Auto-Shows, Foreign cars, media coverage, tata nano
Thursday, 24 January 2008
The Nano made a big debut at the Delhi Auto Show. The talks of Nano even reached the ears of Detroit. Detroit is currently holding the biggest auto fair in North America, and Tata’s cheap car is again the centre of attention. Despite a Chinese SUV that debuted at the show at Detroit at generated a lot of interest, the Nano initiated a discussion among car lovers and media across the state. A section of the international media went further to say that the car held centre stage at the Detroit show and it was not even on display. Nice to see a desi car ruling the car industry and media across the globe surpassing the green angst. Labels: Auto-Shows, Tata
Friday, 7 December 2007
The Fiat 500 won the car of the year award for 2008. Fiat is the only automobile manufacturer in the world that has won the coveted European Car of the Year award nine times. It was voted the best by a large contingent of 58 journalists from 22 European countries. The 500 was voted ahead of the Ford Mazda II and Ford Mondeo. It is Italy’s national icon, with the original 1957 version selling close to four million units, until it was phased out in 1975. After its re-launch, Fiat decided to regain its coveted place in the European car market and is offering the largest possible offer of 500,000 different ways to configure the car with its myriad options. It is also offering the electric fragrance diffuser for those who love the smell of fresh morning air in the cabin. The available engines include a 1.3-litre multi-jet diesel that churns out 74 bhp (which also powers the Swift diesel in India) and two types of petrol: a 1.2-litre that produces 68 bhp and a 1.4-litre that generates 100 bhp. Fiat comes with a five-star safety rating and is packed with the latest safety equipments including an ABS with electronic stability program. The interiors have a funky design with high quality elements and a digital instrumental panel. India operations: As far as Fiat India’s plans go, the company plans to turn India into a centre for its Asia operations. Indians have a long association with Fiat, but will have to wait for sometime longer for the Fiat 500 compact car to tread on Indian roads. Labels: Auto-Shows, Award winning car, Compact cars, Driving imported cars, Fiat, Ford, Foreign cars
Thursday, 29 November 2007
The Maruti Suzuki saga continues. A rising star from Maruti Suzuki is in the news today. The first sketches of Suzuki’s new concept cars, Kizashi and Splash, have already started circulating the Web. Kizashi has churned out enough ‘Wows’ that seals its success in the future. Defining its knack for cranking out some brilliant concepts, Suzuki has added one more name for the future: A Star. The new A Star will be a compact car set to be unveiled at the ninth edition of Auto Expo in January 2008. A-Star is, in fact, the forerunner of Maruti Suzuki’s global compact car that will be launched in the future. Besides this the A-Star is likely to make its entry in all major auto expos across the world. With its enthusiastically designed new concepts, Maruti will soon join the elite club of concept cars displayed for the first time in India. While the profitable Maruti Suzuki India has been in the spotlight with its top rank in JD Power’s India Customer Satisfaction Index study. The creator of this splendid concept confirmed that the exported A-Star will come with a Suzuki badge and the domestic market will carry a Maruti badge on the rear. While the other details remain a mystery, we’ll have to wait for the official debut before our “wows” and “ohs”. Labels: Auto-Shows, Concept cars, Imported cars, Indian car market, Maruti Suzuki, New launch
Friday, 16 November 2007
Heard about the recently unveiled concept cars in the New York Auto Show in April? Global automakers presented concept vehicles and a few were good enough to win the green signal at first sight. The Chevy Beat from GM was one of these winning vehicles. GM has hinted that Beat might be produced for the retail market. This concept car is considered as the next small car from GM to launch in India. In the show, GM showcased three mini concepts; Beat got the highest public support for its production idea of bringing to the market a right-sized car with a right-sized ecological footprint at the right time. This hot hatch is expected to sport a four-cylinder engine in India. GM has a pretty good demand in the Indian market. However, the Chevy Beat has to win its place and compete with its hatchback siblings - the Aveo U-VA and Spark. We may just see the back of one of these models soon or maybe GM is feeling hatch lucky in India. Labels: Auto-Shows, Chevrolet, Concept cars, GM, Indian car market, New launch, Small Car
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Tata’s concept car - the Elegante sedan was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. The design-sophisticated Elegante is larger than the Tata Indigo sedan. It may come with an Inline-4 cylinder transverse petrol or diesel engine, or even a powerful V-6 engine. Tata Motors, India's largest automobile company, is the only Indian automobile company to participate in the Geneva Auto Show regularly for the last 10 years. It was in the 1998 Geneva Auto Show that Tata unveiled the Tata Indica, which turned out to be quiet a success on Indian roads. The diesel version of the new luxury sedan would come with a common rail direct injection turbo diesel engine with variable valve timing and capabilities to comply with Euro V emission norms. It will meet all European safety, crash-worthiness, and emission standards.The Tata Elegante features include a satellite navigation system, cruise control, integrated Bluetooth compatibility, heated mirrors, rain sensor, and front and rear parking sensors. Tata will also incorporate several of the design cues of Elegante in the forthcoming generation of Indica and Indigo cars. Labels: Auto-Shows, automobiles, Indian car market, launch in India, Tata
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