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Monday, 18 May 2009
After tasting success with the models diesel Dzire sedan and Swift hatchback, Maruti Suzuki wants to introduce diesel versions of its car models. It has also equipped the recently launched Ritz with a diesel engine. It is observed that the demand for diesel cars has been increased considerably in recent times. For instance, the demand for the diesel version of Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is relatively more than the petrol variant with waiting period of 3 to 5 months. Seeing this, Maruti plans to add more diesel cars in its credential. Taking a step towards the plan, Maruti Suzuki has raised its diesel engine capacity by 1 Lakh which will make an overall capacity of 3 Lakh by 2010. Currently, it is not been specified by the company how much the waiting period for the diesel model will be reduced with the expansion of the engine capacity. But surely this will help the company to meet the demand conveniently. Its closest rival Tata Motor’s interest in diesel variant might be another reason for concentrating on diesel cars. Though both the car brands have major share in the Indian car market, they want to retain their positions by introducing the commanding car models. Labels: Audi-Cars, Car-Manufacturer, Car-Showroom
Audi is progressively expanding its network in India signifying its brand philosophy "Vorsprung durch Technik" that stands for progressiveness, sophistication, and exclusivity. It has recently inaugurated a terminal showroom 'Audi Kochi' that symbolizes Audi’s persistent brand building efforts. The showroom is designed as par global standard similar to company’s other existing showrooms in Tokyo, Geneva, Sydney, and Munich. It is Audi’s second largest dealership in India with 9000 square feet entirely engaged for sales and additional 6000 square feet dedicated to the body shop. It provides a unique Audi experience to customers giving them a chance to carefully go through each car and evaluate its merits and demerits. The car buyers also get knowledge of the path braking latest technologies introduced by the car manufacturer while visiting the exclusive showroom. The new showroom with its world class service standard will certainly strengthen Audi's foothold in the Indian market while fulfilling the company’s commitment towards its customers. Labels: Audi-Cars, Car-Manufacturer, Car-Showroom
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
A lot is happening in the international car industry nowadays, the results of which could decide the fate of many brands in different countries. After General Motors and Chrysler collapsed following a downturn in the auto industry, Italian car manufacturer Fiat offered a bid to add General Motors and Chrysler to its kitty. If it succeeds, Fiat will take upon Toyota, currently the largest car manufacturer in the world. Fiat was struggling to hold to its business but after 2003 it has made profits in consecutive years. It is almost on the verge of taking over Chrysler and now the Italian company also wants the Opel brand, a European arm of General Motors. This move will help Fiat consolidate its position in the automotive world. The company is leaving no stone unturned to achieve its ambitious plans. Fiat manufactures nearly 7 million units of automobiles annually. It also owns super car brands like the Ferrari and the Maserati. Whenever Fiat succeeds it will prove a major challenge for China, India and other Asian car markets which are reporting a high growth rate. Indian players should prepare for that competition that is sure to infect the Indian car market once Fiat attains its goal. Fiat has been in India since 60 years and currently has a tie-up with Tata Motors for manufacturing, supply, and servicing facilities of its car models. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Fiat-Cars, General-Motors
Monday, 20 April 2009
Imitated Rolls-Royce Phantom has amazed car manufacturers across the globe. Rolls-Royce Phantom is one such car that many car buyers just dream to buy. For such dreamers a Chinese car manufacturer has introduced an imitated version of the Phantom that looks strikingly similar to the expensive beauty on wheels but is much cheaper.
The imitated copy is actually the Chinese philosophy of repeating what the west is doing and creating outstanding copies of beautiful and original creations. Named as Geely GE, the artistically copied Phantom has dazzled the car enthusiasts. The shape, design, cues, and the style are all similar to the traditionally unique Phantom. Even the large chrome grille, slender tail lamps, and sculpture of a winged creature on the nose are all similar to what adorns the beauty of the Phantom.
The interior of the car is quite different from the beautiful ambience of the Phantom. Though it holds some elegance, it is a bit eccentric and is still comfortable to make worthwhile ride. With all similar features to the original Phantom and an affordable price tag, the car worth the purchase.
Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Rolls-Royce-Cars, Rolls-Royce-Phantom
Friday, 17 April 2009
Cars are becoming so friendly that now you can even pamper your pets in your car. It is believed that most of the Americans are crazy for pets especially dogs and to suit their requirement Honda has introduced a dog-friendly car. Dog-friendly car? Sounds too strange but that’s what Honda calls its new car that comes with a cushioned dog bed in the trunk fitted with a built-in water bowl and fan. It also has a ramp to help less agile dogs get into the car. The pet-friendly car is designed on the platform of Honda’s Element utility vehicle that was showcased at the New York Auto Show. Surprisingly, the car was unveiled with the help of a rescue dog named Sammy. Pets have now become more like family for many and this has increases a demand for a special pet-friendly car in the market. Apart from refined features for comfort of the pet the dog-friendly version of Element also comes with easy-wash seat covers so that even if the pet makes it dirty it can be easily cleaned. The most interesting part is the fitted dog bed with restraints to ensure safety of the pet. The car manufacturer is still to add more pet-friendly features in the car that is expected to go on sale in U.S. by the end of this year but no clues whether it will ever come to India. If it does it would be really interesting and incredible. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Honda-Cars, New-Car
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Kia Motors may sound new in the Indian car market but is not new for the international markets. Recently at the Seoul Motor Show Kia dazzled the auto critics, car enthusiasts, and auto manufacturers from all around the world with its stunning new Sorento. The new Sorento with an all-new look is offered with a choice of three engines comprising 2.4-litre 174bhp petrol, 2.2-litre 197bhp diesel, and a 2.7-litre V6 165bhp engine which will run on LPG. The car not only offers a choice in engines but also in transmission and wheel drive system. When it comes to transmission one can select from five-speed manual, six-speed manual or six-speed automatic whereas in the wheel drive system there is a choice of both two-wheel and four-wheel drive. The all-new Sorento will be longer, sturdier, and more impressive than its predecessor. The upgraded interiors with a sweeping dashboard, three-cylinder instrumentation panel, and supreme car audio system with an option of six, eight, or ten speakers add to the appeal and demand of the car. Sorento is a successful car in UK and the upgraded variant will be available by 2010. But in India there are only speculations that the car may come but not in near future. Infact before the car arrives, the car manufacturer has to set its first foothold in India. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, New-Car-Launch
Friday, 10 April 2009
Cheers! The iconic BMW X5 is now available at an incredibly low 0.1% interest rate. For all those who love this scintillating and powerful SUV this is a perfect time to drive away the car with pride. The BMW X5 is a creatively designed mid-size luxury crossover SUV that is penetrated with beauty and elegance in every detail. The powerful engine, efficient transmission, and the intelligent all-wheel drive system along with the dynamic stability control, brake fade compensation, and start-off assistant makes the car win the SUV race. Offering the best of off-road capabilities and outstanding performance the BMW X5 takes you on an incredible journey. When this incredible journey can be experienced with an easy car financing scheme at an incredibly low interest rate then the joy gets doubled. And this offers you a perfect opportunity to experience the ultimate performance of the BMW X5. Labels: BMW-Cars, BMW-X5, Car-Finance, Car-Manufacturer, SUV
Skoda has a long lasting presence in the Indian car market with some of the great cars rolled out from its stable. Skoda cars like the Superb, Octavia, Laura, and the Fabia are doing wonders in the market and have also win appreciation from car buyers across the country. Now the car manufacturer charges up to drive into the midsized C segment where it can spark a competition with the leading sedans like Ford Fiesta, Fiat Linea, Hyundai Verna, and Maruti Suzuki SX4. Till now the company has mainly rejoiced its position in the C+ and D segment but now it desires to enter new segments as well. Skoda made its first foothold in the premium B+ hatchback segment last year with the launch of Skoda Fabia. And now the desire to drive into the C segment gets stronger. This desire sparks the desire to launch a car falling in the range of Rs 7 Lakh and Rs 10 Lakh. As the company is gearing up to enter into the C segment you may also find new variants of the Octavia rolling out in near future. There are speculations that the Octavia will be completely modified and positioned in the C segment. There are no clues as to when the company will launch the new car falling in the C segment but all that is known is the fact that Skoda wants to introduce a strong product that will be aggressively priced to compete in the C segment. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Mid-Size-Sedans, New-Car, Skoda-Cars
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
After hearing the launch delay of Tata Nano in 2008, people were disappointed and their level of spirit fell but now Nano has once again created a curiosity among the people with its final launch. The excitement is well seen with record number of bookings for the ultra cheap car. The interesting part of the Nano is that in just a span of five days more than 51,000 forms for Nano has been sold only from the Tata dealers. This shows the Nano demand. But sadly the car manufacturer has limited the production to 50,000 cars in the initial years. This means many people would have to wait longer. This figure is just from the dealers, forms are also available at other places like SBI, its subsidiaries and associates, other chosen financiers and outlets of Tata Finance, Westside, Croma, Titan and Tata Indicom have also registered more bookings. Must say Nano is steeling the show and has spread its magic across the country. The low cost car is in great demand. The car manufacturer is going to make a good bag of money with Nano. In order to make it more easy, it has tied–up with various banks for easy car loans at competitive price. Tata foreseeing the success of Nano has created necessary arrangements for its customers. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Nano-Bookings, Tata-Nano, Ultra-cheap-Car
Friday, 3 April 2009
Tata Motors is flying on the ninth cloud with the launch of its ultra-cheap car ‘Nano’. When the car manufacturer is receiving an overwhelming global attention for Nano, it is not ignoring its customers. Tata is taking equal care of its new as well as existing customers. This is proved by Tata’s free summer check-up campaign organised for the passenger cars and utility vehicles in Thiruvananthapuram. This nation-wide campaign provides additional services to its customer thereby strengthening company’s rapport with them. The free service will include examining of car parts and accessories that are crucial in summer like air-conditioner, fuel systems, and electrical by the experts. The one month campaign started in April 1st will last till the end of the month across all the Tata Motors dealerships and select authorised service centres. Besides this, car dealerships and service centres will also concentrate on various customer issues. This service also gives an option to win attractive repair discounts. The campaign will witness the participation of experts from original equipment manufacturers of air-conditioners, fuel injection systems, batteries, and auto electrical. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Nano, Tata-Motors
Toyota pioneers the rear-seat center airbag to enhance safety and security of rear-seat car passengers. It sounds strange as how can an airbag be fitted in the rear seat but that’s where Toyota has showed its potential and technological creativity. This innovative airbag is fitted in a large, fixed center console in the back seat. When the car is hit from the sides, the airbag will deploy from the top of the centre console and act as a barrier restraining rear seat passengers from colliding with each other. This introduction by Toyota has embarked a new journey in the path of innovative discoveries positioning it again in the global automotive map. Toyota does not stop here when it comes to safety. The car manufacturer is still innovating technologies that will respond more effectively in case of accidents. Curtain shield airbags and knee airbags are also introduced by Toyota to enhance safety of the drivers as well as passengers. Labels: Airbags, Car-Manufacturer, Toyota-Cars
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The MercedesTrophy is a special series of golf tournaments organized with a aim to strenghten the symbiotic relationship between the car manufacturers and the car owners. The brand also aims at bringing customers and friends closer through various activities held at the tournaments. Every year about 540 MercedesTrophy tournaments are played worldwide. All the national winners of the tournament will further participate in the world finals. This year the ninth final edition of the MercedesTrophy in India was held at the Sahara Aamby Valley in Lonavala. The mega-event marked a tee-off by Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, CEO & Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India. At the scintillating event the national winners of the tournament carried away their winning trophies. 
Around 650 golfers from across the country participated in the MercedesTrophy 2009 held in four regional finals at Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chandigarh. The world final will be held at Stuttgart, Germany and will mark an annual congregation of the finest-proven players and all Mercedes-Benz car lovers. The winning players who will now have a unique chance to participate at the world finals are Mr. Shiv Puri, Mr. Sadeev Sandhu, and Mr. Sanjay Setia. The event was highlighted by a fashion show ‘Exquisit’ that displayed Gayatri Khanna’s creation inspired from style, sophistication, and elegance of Merc cars. The unique and exquisite creations by Gayatri Khanna were a tribute to Mercedes-Benz. Every single act at the event reflects the true attributes of the Mercedes-Benz. 
Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz-Cars, MercedesTrophy
Thursday, 19 March 2009
BMW is experimenting rocket science in cars to go with the advancing modern age of science and technology. What we would see five years down the line is clearly portrayed by the car manufacturer that has joined hands with the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to use their technology in order to boost fuel efficiency and lower harmful greenhouse emissions. The theory that NASA uses to send their rockets to space involves the use of thermoelectric generators that transform thermal energy into electricity. BMW desires to bring the same concept to earth and use the thermoelectric generators in its range of luxury cars. When these generators will be equipped in cars, the transformed electrical energy will be used to charge the batteries of the hybrid or electric cars. This will tremendously help improve fuel efficiency and drastically reduce level of emissions. Presently, the skilled engineers of BMW are experimenting on the use of this technology at the company’s high-tech experimental lab in Palo Alto, California. The company is expecting to introduce the rocket science in their cars in the next five to six years. It is believed that a BMW sedan will experience about 13% reduction in fuel consumption with the car running on rocket science. The generators powering the space rockets are very expensive. And so BMW is also trying to introduce better strategies to pass on least price increase to the buyers so that the technology can be commercially viable. BMW feels that in the next 20 years the NASA technology is sure to take over other alternative fuels. Labels: BMW-Cars, Car-Manufacturer, Fuel-efficiency, Luxury-Cars
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Honda seems to have good time in terms of sales even in the time of recession. Apart from its success in India, the company has witnessed whooping sales in Philippines. The car manufacturer dominated the Philippines passenger car segment with 39% market share. The credit goes to the all-new Honda City that grabbed nearly 60% of the passenger car sales. The third generation City spread the magic with its cutting-edge design and best-in-class features. Other models too chipped in with their share in sales. The sporty looking Civic sales grew by 4% whereas the Honda Jazz and the Accord too posted a good sales growth. If we take a look at the Indian scene, the company is also successful in tantalising the Indian buyers reporting a surge of over 47 % growth in sales in February and 9 % increase in sale in December. Hence, Honda is stepping towards success zone worldwide proving its credentials and efficiency. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Sales, Honda-Cars
It’s time for all Toyota car owners to experience quality revolution with an attractive summer campaign called Suhana Summer that offers 7 special packages and free check-up for all Toyota models. Toyota car owners can avail this service from March 16 to April 15 which will be conducted in 69 dealerships across the country. Toyota being the pioneer in the `Customer First' approach throughout the world has introduced this campaign to coincide with the vacation season in India. Customers who are planning for long trips for summer holidays can tune up their cars in advance to ensure a hassle free journey. The company is trying its best to surpass other car manufacturers in every aspect. It’s understandable that Toyota wants to hold its consumers in the wake of the recession by providing this type of customer-centric services. Moreover, the company smartly expresses its concern over the relationship that its shares with the buyers which still continue even after a car is sold. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Owners, Toyota-Cars
Thursday, 12 March 2009
If you are an ardent lover of Honda Cars then it’s time for you to save your pockets. Honda is soon going to raise the prices of its entire range of cars in India by Rs 30,000 to 3,54,000. Though it’s tough to accept the price hike at this stage as recessionary pressure is not completely relieved. But the manufacturers have no other options left with them. In the past 8 months Indian rupee has depreciated by over 16% and the Japanese Yen has strengthened by 10.5%. Currency fluctuations have driven Honda to increase car prices. And this is mainly because it has tremendously increased the cost of import. For some time the manufacturer did absorbed the impact but how long? No car manufacturer can carry on absorbing the impact of high input cost as well as high import cost anymore. And so is Honda. Honda CR-V is an imported car model whose price has been increased by Rs 3, 54,000. The prices of Honda City has been increased in the range of Rs 30, 000 to Rs 35, 000 and Civic has been raised by Rs 50, 000 to Rs 60, 000. Even the Honda Accord will now be costlier by Rs 1, 00, 000. The price of CR-V, Civic and City will be effective from April 1, 2009 whereas Honda Accord will bear the revised price tag from March 16, 2009. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Honda CR-V, Honda-Accord, Honda-Cars, Honda-City, Honda-Civic, Honda-Price-Hike, India
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Dependable and reliability are the two major aspects that car buyers look for while purchasing a car. If these two factors are overlooked or misguided by a car manufacturer, the company loses credibility, brand image, and customers’ confidence. Astonishingly, Mercedes Benz and one of its dealers have been dragged into court for misleading a customer by selling a limited edition of a car under tag of it being the latest model. The customer approached the Merc dealer in February 2003 to buy a C-180 model of Mercedes Benz which is a regular edition. But he was offered with another model of C-180K which was the limited edition. The sales person misinterpreted the customer by hiding the fact of ‘limited edition’ and saying it was a latest model introduced recently in the market. Learning the faulty information given to him, the customer headed to the consumer court and after studying the case the court asked the manufacturer and the dealer to pay a sum of Rs 5 Lakh for the deceptive act. The argument stated that the car had already been used for over 50,000 km by the consumer and this dispute raised by the dealer was overruled by the court saying that it was immaterial. It is transparent from this incidence that we could not depend on dealers blindly for information. So it is better to make a complete market research of a car before stepping into any dealer showroom. Labels: Car-Dealers, Car-Manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz-Cars
Thursday, 26 February 2009
The NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards 2009 was recently held in Mumbai to acclaim India’s best choice of wheels. The grand award show witnessed the presence of country’s top car manufacturers, auto professionals, corporate leaders from car industry, and famous Bollywood celebrities. The event was organised to honour the best design, technology, style, and performance in the car industry as well as the best car of the year 2009. To choose from there were a number of cars that have succeeded in winning people’s heart with its brilliant styling and outstanding performance. But only few cars drove out with the winner’s award. In the award function the New Honda City was adjudged as ‘Car of the Year 2009’. The City was flying high by grabbing two more awards in its credit. It also won the ‘Best Active Mid-Sized Car’ and the ‘CNB Viewer’s Choice Car’ awards. Following the winning attributes of the City were the Chevrolet Captiva, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Jetta, Audi A4, and the Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG. Chevrolet Captiva bagged the award of ‘SUV of the Year’, Skoda Fabia won the title of ‘Active Small Car of the Year’, Volkswagen Jetta won the ‘Executive Car of the Year’ award, Audi A4 for ‘Premium Car of the Year’, and Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG carried the award for ‘Import Car of the Year’. All these car manufacturers rejoiced their success but the special celebration is enjoyed by Hyundai who won the title of ‘Car Manufacturer of the Year 2009’. Labels: Car-Industry, Car-Manufacturer, Honda-City
Friday, 20 February 2009
Citroen has a burning desire to find lucrative business opportunities in India. Although there were contradictory discussions about establishing its base in India, the car manufacturer is aggressively tapping the opportunities. The company already has it stake with Magna Steyr in India that provides a range of services including the whole spectrum of automotive processes. The manufacturer starts its mission by entering the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh where it is in talk with the state government officials to explore investment opportunities. With a view to set up a base in the country, Citroen has already established a local office in Chennai to source auto components. And now, the manufacturer plans to share a greater portion of the Indian pie with few of its new car launches. Citroen is also ready to introduce an array of new car models. And to ensure the success of the cars in the India, it has taken inputs from officials of SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) with regards to emission roadmap, road-worthiness rules, and policy structure. So, India will again witness and welcome one more foreign car manufacturer. Its seems Indian car industry is riding fast in pace with the advancing global car market successfully stamping its position in global automotive map. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Citroen, Indian-car-market
Friday, 13 February 2009
Porsche boast of its rich heritage and age old tradition that is clearly reflected in the Porsche Museum situated in the heart of Stuttgart, Germany. The museum promises to delight visitors and car enthusiasts with a fascinating display of Porsche cars. Porsche being the manufacturer of some of the best sports car has built this incredible museum to sing the song of its long racing history. Today Porsche rejoices the position of being one of the smallest independent German car manufacturers and the world's most profitable car manufacturer. The company has received these winning tags dedicating decades of experience, loads of wisdom, and aggressive efforts in automotive manufacturing and motorsports. And this museum truly showcases Porsche’s racing tradition which started with the production of legendary Type 356 "No. 1”. Excitingly, this car is very much a significant part of the museum fleet. Ferdinand Porsche founded the company with a thought to take designing and engineering to new heights and his mission is fulfilled as it is a will known name now in the car industry. Its models including the Boxster, and the Cayenne, 911, Cayman are all elegantly displayed in the unique ambience of the museum. The elegance of Porsche’s cars can easily be felt with just a visit to the Museum which has now become an architectural emblem of the company. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Porsche-Cars, Porsche-Museum
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Two legends Audi and Prada join hands to form a magical union. The leading German car manufacturer Audi join hands with Italian fashion label Prada to take design and technology to a new horizon. Interestingly, these super giants of their respective sector aim to creative innovative designs and new technologies in the areas of sports and culture. The first move of their union will be take part in a sporting event, Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, where the logo of both the companies will be displayed. Audi has played an active role in various sporting activities including the renowned Audi MedCup and with the partnership the car manufacturer desires further to build it strength in the area of sporting activities. At present this association seems to be restricted to sporting activities. But don't you think it will be more magical if the Italian fashion label uses its expertise, creativity, and passion for designing Audi cars. Though Audi cars are among the most creatively and passionately designed cars. But if a company like Prada celebrates its complete union with Audi, then these cars will really be magical taking the brand to a new position in the market. And then the portfolio of Audi cars will create true wonders and magic with its enchanting four rings. Labels: Audi-Cars, Car-Manufacturer
Monday, 9 February 2009
The Indian car market has come a long way. Earlier, Indian car industry was very far away from the developed nations like U.S. and Japan. But now it holds a well-known position in the global automobile map. In today's era, the Indian car industry is now one of the most vivacious, widespread, and optimistic market globally. Recently, there has been an immense growth in the car industry and one can expect more input to the economy from this segment. Compared to other industry, the Indian car industry has received a great attention from the global market. They have the realised the potential for their products which are flavouring the taste of success in the country. There are various factors that escorted to the success of the Indian car market.These supports have played a vital role in bringing up the car market. Firstly, unlike earlier, now the government is more supportive offering helpful auto-centric policies that include better infrastructure, attracted investments, and growth oriented economic policies. Recently, when the car industry was facing a troubled time due to recession, government reduced the CENVAT (Central Value Added Tax) by 4% as a relief package. Secondly, the surge in competition among car manufacturers has been another important factor that influenced the car market. With the emergence of multinational companies, the competition level has increased giving a direction to the car industry. This resulted in many tie ups and joint ventures resulting in better products. Some of the car manufacturers have also invested large sum on R&D to build their own empires. Lastly, customers have also taken an active role in the growth of the car industry. It is said that a customer is a king and should be treated royally. In recent times, the buying capacity of Indian consumers has increased until it was bitten by the recession bug. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Market, Indian car industry
As many car manufacturers are giving a new touch to their existing cars in order to accelerate their product sales in the depressed market, Maruti Suzuki is also following a similar strategy to persistently hold the car market. Its successful hatchback the WagonR and the MPV Omni will get a new face with distinct look and style. The new WagonR would be designed and constructed on the platform of MR Wagon that lays emphasis on a more elegant design, spacious interiors, and versatile seating arrangement. It would be sportier in looks but retain its tall-boy design. Even the all-new Omni would now have a re-designed and attractive appeal. It would be designed on the Versa platform with refreshing and premium features. Likely to be renamed as O2, the car would carry a higher price tag. It may even replace the Versa and would beckon a contagious competition in its segment. With the intact brand name of Maruti Suzuki, these cars have experienced a great success in the car market. Hope their new avatars too witness similar triumph. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, Maruti-Suzuki
Friday, 6 February 2009
Car with commitments for zero percent emission, breathtaking speed, and unlimited entertainment is rarely found. But an American car manufacturer Shelby SuperCar (SSC) promises to deliver all these in its car model named as ‘Ultimate Aero Electric Vehicle’. This car is expected to roll out within six months time carrying a new All-Electric Scalable Powertrain (AESP). This new engine technology packs a twin motor to generate power output of 1,000 bhp. It will also be equipped with a carbon-fibre rear spoiler and the innovative AeroBrake for effective and powerful braking. With the powerful electric engine, the car can rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. This high acceleration achieved with an electric motor is commendable. The new charging system known as 'Charge on the Run' that charges the full battery in less than 10 minutes is also a striking feature of the car. The company also commits to impart arousing design based on the platform of the world's fastest production car, the Ultimate Aero TT. The aerodynamically designed nose of the car contributes to the overall performance and speed of the car which is expected to hit a top speed of 335 km/h. Car's interior will also display its unique quality with a central console that incorporates a complete PC information system, digital temperature control unit, and tyre pressure monitor. It will also have the latest car technologies like the GPS and HD radio fitted with an on-board diagnostic software. This marvellous supercar with the luxury of entertainment and eco-friendly character is sure to take the car market by storm. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Market, Supercar
Thursday, 5 February 2009
With increasing number of road fatalities, car safety features are the primary catch in cars by car buyers nowadays. Though India is far away from other nations in implementing stringent norms for necessary safety features in cars, but Indian car manufacturers are developing cars stressing on safety features that will follow the European standard. Car manufacturer like Tata Motors and Mahindra are soon to invade the European market and the key feature that will drive their car sales in the Western market are safety features. They have given safety the prime importance in their cars because European customers are more aware about safety mechanism of cars. European buyers are even more drawn to cars that have good star ratings by the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). In Europe, new cars are rated by the Euro NCAP with 'star ratings' (1 to 5) depending upon performance in various crash tests, like front, side and pole impacts, and impacts with pedestrians. Now as the Indian car manufactures are planning to drive their cars in the European market, they are aggressively working to meet the European safety standard. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, New-Cars, Tata-Motors
Monday, 2 February 2009
In the fast growing car industry, changes are inevitable. We have all recently witnessed the downfall of the US’s Big Three (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler). Even the government’s bailout package was not of much help to these auto giants and General Motors lost its position of top most car manufacturer in the world. Toyota overtook General Motors reporting a strong sale over other car manufacturers. Shockingly, now the Europe’s largest car manufacturer is taken over by the sports car legend Porsche marking another big change in the car industry. This time the battle is not for acquiring any position or title but for taking control over the other. The company has purchased more than the 50% of Volkswagen shares and also has plans to raise its stake in Volkswagen to more than 75 percent to take a complete control of the group. The plan to obtain Volkswagen’s shares was on cards since last year but was not executed due to the uncertain stock market. With this acquisition, Porsche is now eligible to make an offer for outstanding shares in the heavy-truck manufacturer Scania, of which Volkswagen is the dominant shareholder but Porsche has revealed that it would offer only a minimum price for Scania as it had "no strategic interest" in the company. The worsening condition of these big car manufacturers clearly depicts the current turmoil in the car industry which is badly hit by economic meltdown. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Porsche, Volkswagen
Friday, 16 January 2009
Volkswagen has proved its brand position in the Indian car market with the flagship model Jetta, a car that is admired for its excellent quality, drivability, and performance. This high-end beauty on wheels has been recently honoured with the title of 'Executive Car of the Year 2009' by the Indian automotive magazine, Autocar India. Autocar's awards are widely accepted and considered as a benchmark for excellence in India. People related to automobile industry including consumers, car manufacturers, and auto experts recognize Autocar awards as the most trusted word on automobiles. The Jetta has experienced a successful presence in the country winning hearts of Indian car buyers. You would be amazed to know that since the inception of Jetta in India in July 2008, the company has successfully sold 1,000 Jettas. This high number within a few months and at a time when the Indian car market was severely hit by recession is mind blowing. There were sixteen cars and eight bikes that were nominated for the award. But the award was bestowed on the Jetta. And there is nothing strange in it. This great car having global standards with respect to all automotive aspects suitably deserves this respected award. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, Volkswagen-Jetta
Friday, 5 December 2008
Greener fuels like LPG and CNG are gradually gaining prominence in the car industry. Many car manufacturers have started implementing the use of these fuels in their respective car models. Many are still on track and heading towards a greener environment. Taking for example Hyundai that has already introduced greener fuels in its successful compact car, Hyundai Santro and a CNG version of Hyundai Accent. Moving a step further, the company also plans to launch LPG and CNG versions of its Getz. Even General Motors is persistently working to introduce green versions of all their car models. GM already has a CNG version of its Optra running successfully in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Vadodara where CNG is readily available. There are no plans to stop the production of the petrol and diesel versions but CNG and LPG versions will definitely be a better option in the Indian future. In line with Hyundai and General Motors, Mahindra-Renault also started dispatching the CNG versions of Logan, especially for the taxi market. In a city like Mumbai where Logan is adopted in huge numbers by a leading taxi service provider, Meru, CNG version may prove to be a blessing for both the taxi service provider and the car manufacturer. The initial additional cost of gas run vehicles and a weak network of gas-dispensing stations will prove to be a major deterrent in introducing these vehicles. But still there is nothing that can bring down the desire of these car companies to introduce greener fuels. This initiative is not only a profitable decision for them, but also for the betterment of human race. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, CNG-cars, General Motors
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
It’s really depressing to know that a leading car manufacturer is now forced to borrow funds from public. This initiative is taken by Tata Motors to fulfill its ongoing requirements including the funding of Jaguar and Land Rover deal. Today, we actually realize how hard the impact of recession is on the Indian car market. Till date, we heard about General Motors and Ford pleading for survival. But, today, the situation has become so worst that a car manufacturer like Tata is bound to take fund from public and raise capital. The drip in car sales in November also reflects the current crisis in the car industry. It’s the first time since 1995 that Tata is borrowing from the public of up to Rs 2,700 to raise capital. But, even then the company offers benefits to the public by offering an 11% annual interest for a period of up to three years, 10% interest for one year on a minimum public deposit of Rs 20,000 and 10.5% for two years. So, at one hand where Tata will raise its fund, on the other hand public will enjoy the high interest rates on the amount they deposit with the company. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, Tata-Motors
Friday, 28 November 2008
In today’s busy life, people are mostly found on roads, commuting from one place to another. Those who travel by cars spend almost half of their day in their cars. So, it is very essential to maintain a clean and healthy environment inside the car cabin. Understanding the need of a healthy in-car environment, Volvo makes the entire range of its car model allergy-friendly. It has achieved the goal by introducing certified textiles in all its car models, textiles that meet the Oeko-Tex standard. Volvo is believed to be the first car manufacturer who met the Oeko-Tex standard. According to which all the textiles in the car interior including the seat covers, floor mats, and seat belts are tested for substances or particles that is responsible to trigger any allergic reaction in human. These allergy-free textiles will help to protect car passengers as well as the driver from sneezing delivering a clean atmosphere, especially for those who are over-sensitive to dust and other similar substances. If looking for an allergy-free Volvo car in India, then the Volvo S80 is the best car to opt. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Models, Volvo-Car
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Hold your breath Honda car lovers. Honda cars will now be available at an expensive price tag. The company has decided to increase the price of its entire portfolio of cars by Rs 1 Lakh to Rs 1.5 Lakh from January next year. This is depressing for those who are planning to buy Honda cars and obviously relaxing for those who have already purchased one and are rejoicing the elegant ride. But, if anyone of you is actually keen and sure to buy any of the Honda cars then you still have time to buy with the actual price tag. As the company has decided to implement the raised prices with the oncoming New Year, you can make up your mind to stamp upon a confirmed decision to buy a Honda car. Many of you must be thinking that during this time of financial downturn, Honda is actually doing injustice to car consumers by increasing the car prices. But it’s not their fault as well. The production cost with the increasing cost of raw materials has increased so much that the car manufacturers is forced to take such an initiative. The weakening of Indian Rupees has further fueled the senses of Honda. This eventually compels the company to increase the price tag of all its car models. The price of Honda’s leading SUV, Honda CR-V is expected to increase by Rs 1.5 Lakh, luxury sedan Accord would go up by Rs 30,000 – Rs 50,000 and the most successful car in Honda’s fleet, Honda Civic, would have an elevated price tag of Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000. So, now it is the right time for you to make a decision to purchase a Honda car. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-prices, Honda-Cars
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Every car manufacturer is bawling about how the global recession has affected their stand in the car market. Has this economic pressure actually influenced every car manufacturer? No! When most of the car brands are thinking of cutting down their production capacity and sales target, some of the luxury car majors have a different story to narrate. Here is the one instance of positive car growth in India. Renowned luxury car leader, Daimler, who owns the Mercedes brand, is expected to introduce six new models from their AMG segment by this year-end. Wow! Six new models despite the financial crunch…is something interesting. These car models will carry an expensive price tag ranging from Rs 1.25 Crore to Rs 3 Crore and will be custom ordered and delivered directly from the land of Merc. The delivery period may take two to three months depending on the customer’s choice. Mercedes has rolled out around 20 models globally under the AMG make that comprises of sedans, coupes, wagons, SUVs, roadsters, and convertibles. Currently Mercedes-Benz sells nine models in India that include sedans, coupes, convertibles, sport utility vehicles, and multi-purpose vehicles. During the April-October period, Mercedes-Benz India sold 1,936 units, which is a 46 percent growth compared to 1,322 units for the same period last year in 2007. The sales number of car brands like Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Porsche have also seen similar increments in 2008 compared to 2007. Does this mean that the financial crisis is only for the middle-class and below? The high-society in India is certainly not showing any sign of relenting the purchase of expensive luxury cars. This is definitely something to think about. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Mercedes-Cars, SUV
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
You would be glad to know that declaring fuel efficiency of a car by the company is now mandatory. Car manufacturers will now have to mention the average fuel consumption of their car models before marketing their cars in the market. This initiative is aimed at promoting fuel-efficient vehicles in the industry. Furthermore, this kind of information will also help car consumers to make a perfect decision while buying a new car. As these consumers will be well-informed of the fuel-consumption, they won’t have any kind of perplexity if they ever desire to buy a fuel-efficient car. Even after consumers buy the car, they won’t regret buying a car that they thought was fuel-efficient. Every car manufacturer will reveal the secrets of fuel efficiency and fuel consumption without misleading the consumers. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Fuel-efficiency
Monday, 17 November 2008
Hyundai is celebrating the production of its 2 million cars. In the course of this celebration, it’s touching to know that the car manufacturer has spread an unprecedented light of humbleness. You will be amazed to know that Hyundai has donated its 2 millionth car to a Mumbai based NGO CRY as a goodwill gesture. CRY (Child Relief and You) is a leading promoter and supporter of child rights that has been in the sector since three decades. The association ensures that children are not deprived of their basic rights. H.S. Lheem, Managing Director of Hyundai, handed over the car keys symbolically to the brand ambassador of CRY, Shah Rukh Khan. He then passed on the keys to the director of the NGO’s West and Volunteer Action. This move by Hyundai exudes the kind of humbleness, simplicity, and elegance that the company gives to all its car models. Through this gesture, Hyundai has moved many steps ahead in terms of brand prominence. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Hyundai-cars
Friday, 14 November 2008
Three Cheers for BMW that took national winners to international arena! Two Indian gems for the first time have been qualified to participate in BMW Golf Cup International, one of the world’s largest amateur golf tournament series. Two national players after winning the Premiere series of the BMW Golf Cup International 2008 will now be active participants of the International world finals in Argentina. Creating a benchmark in the history of Indian sports, Mr. Rahul Sood and Mr. Rudratej Singh, are the first to represent India at the Golf finals in Argentina.   Mr. Rahul Sood and Mr. Rudratej Singh won the award under Category A for handicaps 0-12 and Category B for handicaps 13-28, respectively in the BMW Golf Cup International 2008, held in the country across five cities ¬– Chennai, Bangalore, Pune Mumbai, and Delhi. Organized by BMW India, the tournament took place between 6 September and 25 October, 2008. The national final occurred on November 8, 2008 at DLF Golf & Country Club at Gurgaon, a place where Rahul and Rudrajet were acclaimed winners. And now comes the time for the international touring where the have to compete against the top winners from 50 different countries. Heading from Gurgaon, the national winners will now position their footsteps in International world finals in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 1-6 December 2008. This will not only increase the prominence of winners but also the brand recognition and appreciation for BMW. Delivering a perfect blend of style, exclusivity, and elegance in the Golf Cup International, BMW, one of the renowned luxury car manufacturers, defines its own pulsating evolution and artistic expression. Labels: BMW-India, Car-Manufacturer, Luxury-Car
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Audi plans to assemble its model Q5 locally, a Crossover Utility Vehicle that made its debut globally earlier this year. If the volume of this luxury car is high enough, then there is the chance of assembling the CUV in Aurangabad facility near Pune. The company would have to make the Q5 compliance to the Indian condition that is likely to hit the Indian shores by the second half of 2009. Recently, Audi’s sports car R8 made its debut in India with a price tag of Rs 1.3 crore. With this launch, Audi has great expectation and the luxury car manufacturer is confident of selling 20 cars by next year. The Audi R8 had bagged 15 orders even before it was launched in India. This was an amazing response from the price sensitive Indian consumers. The company also has high hopes with its model Q5. Will Audi Q5 be able gather the same attention as R8? Well it’s too early to say! Labels: Audi-Cars, Car-Manufacturer, Luxury-Car
Monday, 3 November 2008
While we all were celebrating the lamps and chants of Diwali, the car manufacturers were also rejoicing festive season. Festive season for car manufacturers is not pertaining to Diwali but the season of good sales. Yes, the wait proved to be fruitful for them. Couple of months ago when the car sales was drastically going down, they has tied high hopes from the Diwali season. And their hopes actually reaped success for them. The day of Dhanteras, believed to be an auspicious day for buying metals, recorded the best sales figure. Amazingly, there are talks among the car dealers and manufacturers that about 15,000 vehicles or more have been sold across the country on that one single day. Though this Dhanteras was not able to beat the charm of last year, it was satisfactory, especially during this time of downturn. Giving a strong reason to smile, Dhanteras proved to be a big bonanza for car manufacturers. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Car-Sales
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Motorsports in India, isn’t it paradoxical? Motorsports have never gone hand in hand with the Indian economy. But today, motorsports have made its way through the growing economy. You would be amazed to know that motorsports entered the Indian market in 21st century, a recent entry. Then too, the industry has spread its tentacles across the territory. The key reason behind the growth is the Indian car industry. The industry has become so advanced that every now and then some or the other car manufacturer put its hand on the sports segment with a desire to promote brand among a huge number of sports enthusiasts. You talk about Volv o, who recently gifted a Volvo car to the winner of the Olympic Gold medal, Abhinav Bindra. Then what say about the Honda Accord gifted to Digvijay. Similarly, many car manufacturers have associated themselves with the sports and are introducing fast cars that are capable to run across all kinds of roads and terrains. Have anyone heard about the vintage car rally, a rally that displays a perfect assortment of vintage cars. Then we have the Monsoon rally where car drivers participate in big numbers and finally the Himalayan car rally, a tough raid where car drivers have to run their cars on challenging mountain ranges across the Himalayan. You must also be aware of the recent raid introduced by Maruti Suzuki, ‘Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya’. It was an interesting raid but the most challenging one. If you really have the heart to face challenges in life then motorsports in India is a fun. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-industry, Volvo-Car
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Anyone who has the passion for gold now has an opportunity to enjoy the golden moments with ‘Gold Porsche’. Awesome Gold Porsche is the first gold plated car. Not only the exterior, the steering wheel, wheels, door panels, door knobs, alloy rim and other control keys are also exclusively wrapped with 22 carat beaten gold.  It’s really difficult to believe that a car is completely enveloped with gold plates. But that’s the fact! The best part of the car is that you can customize your requirement as to which car part you want to be goldenized. The German luxury car manufacturer, Porsche, has introduced the limited version of its Gold Porsche Boxster. If you really have a heavy bank account that can bare Rs 9 million and the burning desire to be wrapped in gold then buying a Gold Porsche would be a great choice. If yes, then Gold Porsche would be a complete blend of outstanding luxury, pure lifestyle, and unmatched aesthetics. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Luxury-Cars, Porsche-Cars
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
 Every car manufacturer is driving deep to the roots of Indian culture and lifestyle to suit the taste of Indian customer base. Driven by local flavours and indigenization, Volkswagen also plans to roll out its small car adorned with the likes, aspirations, and requirements of Indian customers. The company is also looking for high levels of localization in terms of production. Expected to roll out from the company’s Chakan plant in Maharashtra, the proposed small car will be a tough competitor of all the upcoming small cars like Tata Nano, Hyundai i20, and Renault’s small car. Volkswagen is still expecting to reach newer heights with the launch of its high-end luxury sedan Phaeton in India. Something even more exciting is on your way. The company also plans to introduce an Indian-version of its Polo hatchback on the small car platform and its concept car, ‘Up’ in near future. Indigenization and localization will eventually help the company reduce its production costs and improve the profit margins. As hopes from the proposed purely indianized cars are undying. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Small-Car, Volkswagen
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Momentum of small car race is still on! No single car manufacturer wants to be left behind to participate in the small car race. With almost all the leading auto majors announcing their plans and introduction of small cars, Ford Motors also desires to share the same piece of cake. Ford with a heavy investment in the Indian car market, targets 2010 as the year to launch its small car. In response to the announcement of the small car plans, the company makes a heavy investment to establish its engine-making unit in the country. Establishment of this unit will further lead to localization which eventually will strengthen the company’s presence Indian automobile market. You must be wondering what’s new and different about this small car. There is not much but yes, Ford definitely has plans to make its small car compatible to the requirements of Indian conditions comprising wading, air-conditioning and emission norms. And that’s we all look for when making a car buying decision. Right? Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, Small-Car
Friday, 26 September 2008
 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. Labels: Audi-Cars, Audi-India, Car-Manufacturer, Luxury-Car
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Rolls Royce!
The name it self is so royal! And now this 100 year old premium car manufacturer has opened another showroom in Delhi. The surprising part is that this royal car brand chooses Select Cars as partner over Navnit Motors who are the Mumbai dealers. This super luxurious pal starts at Rs. 3.15 crore (due to the 110% import duty) and despite its expensive figure the brand is doing well in India by selling 12 cars last year. Very soon Indian roads will get to see the Phantom Coupe. The super car brand is also working on baby Rolls, which is expected to hit the Indian shores by 2010. It is nice to know that super luxury car brand like Rolls Royce have a good market in India. This is the positive growth in the Indian auto industry. Hope to see more super luxury cars rolling out in India. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Phantom-Coupe, Rolls-Royce, Super-Luxury-Car
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Skoda Auto, Czech car manufacturer, is considering designing a new-cheap car for the Indian market. Currently, the entire production is only in thoughts. The company is making attempts to study the core of the Indian car market before putting his thoughts to reality. The car manufacturer, part of the Volkswagen Group, is currently rejoicing the success of its three main models Fabia, Octavia, and Superb, in India. All these cars have showcased growing sales since the time they made their debut in the Indian market. The company also desires to introduce more cars to the India just because it is one of the most promising markets in the global auto industry. How many cars is Skoda planning to drive in? One, two, three or four? No one has a perfect picture of how many more cars but definitely the company is planning to add numbers to the car sales in India. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Fabia, Octavia, Skoda-Auto, Superb
Monday, 8 September 2008
The competition in the Indian car market has made the going tough for every car manufacturer. All auto majors are on the verge of rolling out new cars and this time its time for the famed Toyota. Finally, the New Toyota Corolla Altis makes its debut in the Indian car market. The car will create a completely new market in the C segment. The new Corolla Altis is powered by a 1.8L engine churning out around 140bhp. The new car is ardently designed with elegant and styling features. The car's body is slightly lower than the existing Corolla and taller than Honda Civic. Some of the most enticing features of the new Altis are automatic transmission with sequential shift, 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, cruise control; steering wheel mounted audio controls and choice of luxurious leather upholstery. Priced between Rs 10.83 lakh and Rs 12.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Corolla Altis is available in three grades of petrol version. So, wake up Toyota fans, its time for you to drive your new Corolla. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, Indian-car-market, New-Cars, Toyota, Toyota- Corolla-Altis
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Every car manufacturer is moving on along the lines of expansion and so is Tata Motors. The company has recently launched its fully Indian car, the Indica Vista, and is now planning to bring a Sumo-Safari crossover to India. The crossover vehicle between Tata Sumo and Safari was showcased in the Delhi Auto Expo 2006. Now, the time has come to unveil this car. The launch will be followed by next generation Tata Indigo which is expected to roll out on the platform of the new Indica. The company has made a huge investment to strengthen the Indica platform and plans to sell about 12000 to 13000 units per month. With a number of launches in the current fiscal year, Tata has become aggressive on its expansion plans. Labels: Car-Manufacturer, New-Car-Launch, Tata-Motors
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