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Wednesday, 15 April 2009
It’s time for you to discover a world-class intelligent traffic management system (ITMS). But the new and advanced system will only be introduced in Pune, making it the first city to have such an advanced management system. It is surprising to know that Rs 17 Crore has been invested for the project that includes all the requirements of the world-class traffic management system. It includes speed and signal violation detection system at different junctures, traffic control systems at prominent junctions, and octroi vehicle tracking system. With the new system you will also be able to access information on bust stops and busses as electronic screens have also been installed in 100 buses to inform the passengers about the next bus stop. At around 70 different locations in the city there will be a state-of-art observation system with real-time video recording. This innovative system will work on the geographical information system base map for the city. About five to six technologies have been integrated in the system to make it really powerful and efficient. Surprisingly the same project is also to be taken to Kolkata but it requires more investment compared to what was invested for the project in Pune. And way ahead the ITMS may also come to Mumbai and other metro cities of the country. This new traffic management system will definitely make Indian roads safer and better to enjoy every journey on road. Labels: India, Road-Safety, Traffic-Management-System
Friday, 13 March 2009
If you own a Hyundai car then once again you can celebrate an opportunity to get your car checked for free at the Hyundai’s Free Car Care Clinic held at all Hyundai dealerships between 16th March to 29th March 2009. This is not the first time Hyundai has introduced such a concept. Even in the past years the car manufacturer had organized such an event and had received an amazing response. In the clinic you can get a comprehensive 80 point check-up of your car along with a thorough examination of your car. The examination not only includes the engine testing but also the transmission, electrical components, brake system, under-body, exterior dents, tyre condition, and cooling system. The check-up and examination will be done completely free of cost but if there are any repairs or replacement to be done you have to pay the cost of the car component. You will get some discount on the spare part and on service merchandising like engine flush, anti-rust coating, and car polish. Driving your car into the free car care clinic may also win you some attractive prizes and gifts. Labels: Hyundai cars, Hyundai Free Car Care Clinic, India
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Honda is in full swing to strengthen its roots in India. And a new step is moved by the launch of the all-new Honda Accord in India. The new Accord is powered by a 3.5-litre i-VTEC engine that is mated to VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) to enable flexibility of engine cylinders to ensure astounding power output. It is available in two variants, 3.5-litre Accord V6 3.5 and Accord V6 3.5 Inspire, and both the variants are in compliance to strict emission norms. If you talk about the visual appeal of the new car it’s awe-inspiring. The aerodynamic contours, elegant lines, forward thrusting nose, flared fenders, sleek headlamps, distinctive front grill, and stylish twin exhausts reflect unmistakable characteristics that will leave the onlookers spellbound. And when you step into the interior you’ll find well-appointed cabin with woody panel and welcoming features. Being extremely spacious the cabin beholds a host of innovations and technologies including the advanced audio system, 8-way electrically adjustable driver seat, rear AC vents, and a reading lamp. The advanced audio system with easy-to-use audio multi-selector dial and rear audio controls adds more drama and expression to the intimate ambience of the car. The vast, well–appointed cabin and the graceful woody panel of the Accord V6 are designed to transport you to a new level of indulgence. The accord V6 is an extremely spacious and a luxurious sedan in its class. While its comfortable interiors let you truly enter a class above, its expansive interior creates a lot more space. Tune in to an advanced audio system with a centre multi-selector jog dial, and rear audio controls. There is no compromise in safety as well. In the new Accord you can ensure a safe journey with thrilling driving experience. The most significant safety features in the new Accord are Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with intelligent six airbags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body, G-FORCE Control Technology (G-CON). Brilliant styling, spacious cabin, functional features, powerful engine, and enhanced safety together rejoice a perfect symphony in the New Accord. Labels: Honda Cars, India, New Car, new car launch, New Honda Accord
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
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Its time to feel the 7 star experience of Skoda Superb launched in India with refined styling and engineering. The elegant and superior designs reflect the rich heritage of Skoda cars. Its captivating style and distinctive exterior adornments delivers a strong visual emotion. Designed with sharp styling lines, aggressive front expression lent by wide piercing headlamps, and elegant chrome glint on the car adds dynamism and expression to the visual beauty. Even the front radiator carries the chrome detailing that softens the aggressive front appeal. The exterior of the car beholds a complete package of chrome detailing highlighting every edge and angle of the Superb. The same elegance of chrome detailing is carried into the interior as well. Crafted with quality materials and eye-catching colour tones the interior cabin is invitingly warm. Elegant chrome accents on the dashboard, instrumentation, door trims, and door handles accentuate the aesthetic appeal of the car. The ambience is further complemented by natural wood tones in the décor, dual rich tone of Onyx-Ivory, and premium shade of ivory on the Nappa leather seat. The interior is also packed with refined and convenient features that deliver a 7 star experience to pamper you on every journey. Its 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat with programmable memory makes every journey comfortable by making it possible to obtain a personalized seta position. Adding to the refined comfort of the car’s interior are other elegant and functional features like the electric sunroof, electrically powered passenger seat, integrated six CD changer audio system, automatic air-conditioner, retractable screens for rear windows and rear windscreen, and adjustable rear air-conditioning vents. The new Skoda Superb comes with a TSI (Turbocharged petrol engine churning out 160 bhp. With a blend of elegant design, brilliant styling, high-end safety, powerful engine technology, and excellent engineering, the new car will carve its own niche in the Indian car market. Skoda superb with all its powerful design cues and technologies will strongly compete with the leading Honda Accord in India. Labels: India, New-Car-Launch, Skoda Superb, Skoda-Cars
Car rallies navigating between countries have always proved to be a highly prospective means in building up the good relation between the two countries. And the India-Bhutan car rally, which was flagged off from Siliguri in West Bengal is another best example of a good relation between the two countries. This is the second Indo-Bhutan friendship car rally organized jointly by Indo Bhutan Friendship Car Rally Association and India-Bhutan Foundation. The car rally will also help in bonding between the two countries and be active in endorsement of trade, commerce, tourism and road connectivity. The second rally is the successful result of the first Indo-Bhutan rally held in the year 2007 which included 9 participants from Bhutan and 25 from India. The number of participants increased in the second rally with a total of 50 contestants (35 participants from India and 15 from Bhutan) will participate covering a distance of 300 km in India and 200 km in Bhutan. Each teams comprised of two members. Labels: car rally, India, India-Bhutan Car Rally
Monday, 20 October 2008
If you really want to discover the fascinating world of luxury cars, then peep into the BMW Xpo 2008.  Adorning the festive season with discounts and offers, BMW introduces a car exhibition that reflects design excellence, unmatched luxury and the power of innovation. It is introduced with a desire to redefine the pleasure of driving. The BMW Xpo, from October 10-October 28 2008, is held at all BMW dealerships across the country. This is a perfect opportunity for car buyers to enjoy the test drive and check the performance of the entire portfolio of BMW cars. Name the car, whether be the lively BMW 3 Series, the stylish BMW 5 Series, the elite BMW 6 and 7 Series, the versatile BMW X3 and or the iconic BMW X5, you can enjoy the luxurious ride with whichever car model you desire. The even more appealing activity is the availability of easy financing and leasing offers during the BMW Xpo 2008. Right now, it would better to say, rush down the Xpo! Labels: BMW-Cars, Car-Expo, India, luxury cars
Friday, 17 October 2008
Every day we hear of new car launches in India. The growing numbers is purely because global manufacturers have a strong belief that India is a highly potential market for cars with higher growth prospective.  As the numbers of new cars are zipping on Indian roads, Volkswagen also plans to launch its popular car model Caddy in India. The launch of the car is aimed at delivering low-cost taxi for urban use. The desire to launch the car as taxi-cab is based on growing tourism industry in the country. Apart from that, many people today prefer commuting by taxis rather than driving their own cars. These commuters feel that the cost of oil required for travelling to a desired destination would be nearly equal to the fare of the taxis. So, this obviously calls for more need of better taxis in India. Labels: India, New-Car-Launch, Volkswagen-cars
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Small cars are evolving even as luxury cars are imbibing the culture of the west. A centre instrument cluster is not seen only in car like Mercedes. The owner of Chevrolet Spark will feel he/she is seated in a luxury car as well. Spark has its speedometer and other gauges housed on the centre of the dash rather than behind the steering wheels as is seen in all other small cars in India. It is surprising that General Motors has sought to bring in this feature for small cars. They have sought to deviate from the regular looking dashboards in small cars and given it a feel of a luxury car.Spark has really brought in some new aspects to designing small cars. Labels: Chevrolet Spark, India, luxury cars, small cars
The ‘Spark’-ling success of Chevrolet seems to have created new hopes for General Motors in India. The company is set to come up with a new small car exclusively for India with a cheaper than GM's current lowest priced car in India. It will be a new addition to the already crowded portfolio of Chevrolet which currently has cars for all segments like Spark to Tavera to Optra Magnum.
Surprisingly, General Motors is doing well when others are witnessing low sales performance. The company is planning two huge facilities and is now planning a small car. Nothing seems to be stopping the Generals’ growth. Labels: Chevrolet, General Motors, India, Optra Magnum, Small Car, Spark, Tavera
The steadily increasing car ownership numbers has also opened vistas for careers in car care. India is still new to automated car wash facility. It is estimated that the car wash business could be billion dollar enterprise. As people have little time to take care of their car maintenance and washing is certainly on their top list of things-to-do-for-the-week. In USA the car wash business is estimated to be worth $5 billion. That is a virtually a mini nation. There are a whole lot of possibilities, in this regard. The first and foremost is that such enterprises could open a lot of job opportunities. May be somebody could start in India making and it will definitely be a hit! Labels: Automated Car Wash, car maintenance, cars-India, India
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
The mind always wonders about progress. The huge hype about foreign car makers making a beeline to India along with well-known component makers is a progress that definitely entices a person to think of the reasons. Is it India’s greatness or another countries downfall?
In the aftermath of the US economy decline, the Bloomberg report (on climate and green house gases) stated reasons for the sudden affection of Car manufacturers towards China and India. China is one of the cheapest places for manufacturing any commodity in the world and it is also becoming the second largest car market in the world. However, China carries risks of a slow down similar to the US market recession. The already under-performing auto sector fears that if China goes down, they are doomed to see history repeat itself.
India, on the other hand, as a marketing hub can sustain decent sales figures and maintain profit margins for a long time to come. So, the progress India sees is not due to any love that the foreign market suddenly has for India, but rather fear that brings two options: Change and expand or Die a slow death. Labels: Car market, Foreign cars, India
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Maruti Suzuki plans to set up a full fledged car-designing centre in India which is also going to be second biggest in Asia. It is also believed the success of its global car Swift has prompted Maruti Suzuki India to take up this step. This will be part of the R & D centre, which will come up as part of the expansion plan of the company in India. The company has big time future plans. It plans to launch five new models including a diesel car in the next five years and start designing cars in India by 2010. Labels: Diesel cars, India, Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Swift
Thursday, 18 October 2007
Do I need to say more about the whole so-called Formula One, the global auto racing event? Maybe you’ve been following the trickle of information flowing out ever since the 1998 Indian Grand Prix attempt when the Indian government started its attempt to get a F1 racing event in India. Tata, Mahindra, Maruti, and many other Indian Manufacturers are following this event closely. Here's another effort to bring F1 to town. Even if the Indian roads are not that much advanced for a F1 race, we have a huge number of racing enthusiasts with Narain Karthikeyan on to race and Vijay Mallya to support. The Indian Olympics Authority is also on the ground to get the race to India by the October 2010 Commonwealth Games. Critics say that the Grand Prix will meet serious infrastructural and environmental challenges in India, but there’s no denying that India is one of the fastest growing economy in Asia with a horde of Young Indians who have high incomes and F1 enthusiasm. Reports indicate that the Formula One architects have visited New Delhi and seen several sites in the National Capital Region and have handed India a race promotion contract and a circuit rights agreement contract. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope to see the first Indian Grand Prix in 2009. Labels: Formula 1 racing, Global market, Imported cars, India, India Trail, Mahindra, Maruti, Tata
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
A unique plan to delve deep into the hearts of Indians, the Mercedes Benz pioneers of the luxury segment started on the India Trail today. A series of 7 cars will be participating in this Journey that starts from Pune. This drive will go through almost all parts of southern, western, and northern India. Covering over 40,000 kms between today and Oct 10, Mercedes is trying to strengthen its solid bond between India and the Mercedes-Benz brand. Showcasing the rich and diverse culture, heritage and natural beauty of India, the India Trail mainly focuses on the process of driving available Mercedes-Benz cars in the country. India Trial features the entire portfolio of diesel cars from Mercedes-Benz in India — S-Class, C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, the Bio-Diesel C-Class, and the Viano. Labels: Car-manufacturers-in-India, cars, India, India Trail, Indian car market, Mercedes-Benz
Monday, 24 September 2007
 An all-new Audi A4 is all-set to be unwrapped at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The new A4 will sport a modern and stylish build. It will carry-over the same huge grille but will have a new set of LED headlamps that will light-up more rapidly with less usage of power. The curved rear gives the car a unique look. The car shares the same platform called MLP (Modular Variable Platform) as that of Audi A6 and A8. Compared to the current A4, the new A4 gets a longer wheelbase to efficiently balance the weight and increase interior space. With roomy and comfy interiors the new A4 might hit the Indian roads in a short time. For the driver’s comfort, the new A4 comes with an adaptable steering system, which adapts to the driver’s driving style. For Indian roads, it is said that the car might adorn a 150 bhp diesel engine. Labels: Audi, Imported cars, India, Indian car market
The Chevrolet Aveo was mainly a disappointment when it was launched about a year back. In order to make it more stylish and draw in more buyers, the manufacturer has decided to give the existing Aveo a slight touch-up. The new overhauled Aveo will make driving an easy task with enhanced gearshift and improved throttle response for a recovered acceleration. The cabin will undergo better insulation tactics to prevent external and engine noise and vibrations from affecting the occupants. The revamped Aveo will also get an additional exterior color - Ice Blue. Maybe the Aveo will come into the light after all. Labels: cars, Chevrolet, India, Indian car market
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
It has been success after success for the Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) after it set-up its business in India. It has achieved many significant milestones in its nine-year career in India. To add to the laurels, HMIL recently rolled-out its 1,500,000th unit in the month of September, 2007. Hyundai’s first car in India was rolled out in the month of September, 9-years ago. The stir of HMIL’s first launch in India, the Santro, led to them launching the Accent, Elantra, Sonata, and Getz models that went on to continue ruling the market. Uncompromising quality and great service made it one of the most popular and well-liked brand in India. The Hyundai Getz pocketed the prestigious accolade of best-selling car in the year 2004. With the increasing popularity and demand, the nation’s major automaker is planning to expand its dealership across the country in order to meet the rising demand. Labels: cars, Elantra, Getz Prime, Hyundai, India, Santro Xing, Sonata
Monday, 17 September 2007
The revamped version of the Honda City ZX is finally launched in India in-order to reclaim the topmost position in the mid-size car section. The refurbished version of the City is upgraded in comfort and safety fronts. This overhauled Honda City is sure to pose a strong competition to the other competitors in the market. Though Honda Siel Cars India (HSIC) is on the verge of replacing the model next year, it still wanted to smarten-up the existing model to regain its old status of top mid-sized car. This new version is priced between Rupees 6.80 lakh and Rupees 8.65 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), which is less than the price of the City ZX VTEC. Honda City ZX VTEC Plus now comes standard with leather upholstered seats, an anti-lock braking system, dual-stage SRS airbags, and a new steering wheel. This is the tenth anniversary gift from HSIC to the Indian customers. Since its launch in 1998, the Honda City is sold over 1,90,000 units in the Indian market. Since the entry of Maruti Suzuki’s SX4 and Mahindra-Renault’s Logan, the Honda City was pushed back to the third position with a sale figure reduced to 2,465 units a year. According to the company release, HSIC is also planning to roll-out hybrid cars in the Indian market. Labels: cars, competition, Honda, India, Mahindra, Maruti
Ferrari, the Italian car maker, is all set to start its own dealerships in India by early 2008. As part of the existing Tata-Fiat alliance, the launch of Ferrari will be under the navigation of Tata Motors. The world’s favorite sports car - Ferrari will zoom into India’s exclusive sports car market, which is currently dominated by Porsche. Fiat and Tata had earlier announced ambitious plans to manufacture cars and engines under a new 50:50 joint venture between the two companies. Fiat, the parent company of Ferrari, also plans to launch Maseratti and Alfa Romeo in India in coming years. Labels: Ferrari, Fiat, Imported cars, India, launch in India, Tata
Friday, 14 September 2007
DaimlerChrysler is associated with the production of the very popular luxury car – the Mercedes-Benz. With its growing business and popularity, DaimlerChrysler is prepared to open a new plant in Pune. The money invested is 50 million euros. The company has acquired 100 acres of land in Pune that will resume the work by 2009. This new plant, which is built to manufacture 5,000 cars annually, will manufacture 1,000 units more compared to the leased plant in Pune. According to company sources, the process from the rented plant will be shifted to the new plant. The new plant is constructed keeping in mind the demand for the cars manufactured by DaimlerChrysler in the Indian market. The new plant is deemed to take-up multiple roles as a manufacturing plant and an assembling plant. Assembling of heavy trucks will start by the end of the year and manufacturing of luxury buses will start from next year at the same plant. Labels: Car-manufacturers-in-India, cars, India, Indian car market, Mercedes-Benz
Tuesday, 11 September 2007
Skoda Fabia was supposed to hit Indian roads by 2007 year end. However, it has postponed its launch to January 10th 2008 due to various reasons. The much awaited Skoda Fabia will be available in petrol and diesel engines. The roomy interiors and spacious boot is said to be the highlight of this new car. The car has a list of standard and optional features including sun-roof, Climatronic air conditioning, 6-CD auto-changer, projector headlamps, and cornering fog lamps. Skoda Fabia also comes equipped with loads of safety features that are sure to cut-down the accident rates. The comfort features in the car include adjustable front seats and a proper ventilation system. This widely anticipated car might be priced between 4.5-6 Lakh. With all these luring features it goes without saying that Skoda Fabia will pose a tough competition to the other manufacturers. Labels: Imported cars, India, Skoda Fabia
Increasing sales target has made BMW India plan its next launch. This German company has a plant in India located at Chennai. Encouraged by the good response from the Indian car market, the German auto major has planned to unveil the next model, BMW X5, in the month of November 2007. Rising demand for BMW vehicles has made the authorities think seriously about expanding the dealership in the country. According to the company’s spokesperson, at-least four more dealerships will be added by end of the year. Though, presently business is confined to Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Mumbai there is a good chance of the BMW dealerships to make way into Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, and Kolkata. Labels: BMW-Cars, cars, Imported cars, India
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
With the Tata-initiated One-Lakh Rupee Car picture released, it almost looks like any other existing compact car. To build a car for such a small amount is no joke. The tires should have been a bit bigger for a symmetrical look, however it is just one compromise in the car’s built. This Tata car looks like a mixed version of the Chevrolet Spark and the Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. However, it can accommodate four grown people comfortably. With the blunt nose and diamond-shaped headlamps the much awaited Tata car is sure to lure the two-wheelers into upgrading their bikes for a car just by paying a few thousand extra. The wide front window guarantees clear and uninterrupted view. The front window shield gently slopes to the small bonnet that is excessively cut. No doubt that this car will mainly focus on performance in the city and there is talk that the people will have an option to choose between a diesel and a petrol engine. The fuel economy will definitely be between the regions of 24 km/l to 28 km/l. For the time being, the people await the name and specification details of this Tata car. Labels: cars, India, One-Lakh Rupee Car, Tata
From next month it will be the refurbished version of the Honda City available in the market. Facing a lot of competition from the Maruti SX4 and the Mahindra-Renault Logan, Honda Siel Cars India is in a hurry to update its City sedan with the latest technologies. According to the company’s release, its revamped City comes equipped with loads of safety features including airbags and an anti-lock braking system. Also, the prices might step-down. This revamp is said to be the final one for the City, until it gets replaced by a new model next year. With many manufacturers in India planning to launch their vehicles very shortly, this is a very important decision taken by Honda Siel Cars India. By smartening up the existing City model, there is no doubt about it posing a tough competition to the other makers. Labels: cars, competition, Honda, India, Indian car market
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Germany’s luxury car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler is planning to get into the public commuting sector in India. DaimlerChrysler builds cars that allure the rich class of the urban Indian society. It recently launched the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in India that costs close to one Crore. As this manufacturer witnesses a massive growth in its passenger vehicle ( Mercedes-Benz) production and consumption, it now wants to target the public transport sector in India. A successful truck trade in India has led this manufacturer to believe in the idea of manufacturing buses to gratify the Indian public. Though the final decision is yet to be taken, DaimlerChrysler seem keen to enter India in this segment. The positive growth in India’s auto parts market that caters to the auto part requirements of different parts of the world and the noticeable increase in the sales of luxury cars in India has made DaimlerChrysler look at India with optimistic eyes. Labels: cars, India, Mercedes-Benz, public transport
Hyundai, one of India’s auto majors, exported its 400,000th Atos Prime from the Chennai Port. India’s peppy Santro Xing is named as Atos Prime for overseas customers. Being one of the largest exporters, Hyundai attained remarkable heights in less than ten years. It started exporting cars in the year 1999. Hyundai India, by exporting one lakh cars in less than a year, achieved a target that led to it becoming one of the largest exporting firms. Hyundai exported over 13,000 units in the month of July this year. This shows the fame and popularity of the brand overseas. Importantly, Hyundai is also witnessing over 55% of growth each year. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has a second plant in Chennai under construction and is planning to produce approximately 6,00,000 units per year. Nearly, half of the total production from this plant will be exported. Labels: export cars, Hyundai, India
Thursday, 9 August 2007
The flourishing market for small cars in India has made the manufacturers think about it acutely. Almost all the major manufacturers have jumped into this arena and the rest are seriously thinking of it. Recently, Japanese auto major Honda has announced that it will launch its small car by 2009. Till date, Honda was a popular name among the big executive cars. This small car named as “Fit” is designed to be sporty and roomy. Styling is aimed more at the driver’s convenience. Added to this, the exteriors are designed according to aerodynamic tactics that will definitely boost fuel economy. According to a company release, the car is equipped with continuously variable transmission, which makes the car “jostle in a jiff” around the country. It also satisfies emission and safety norms needed by a small car. With the car promising mileage, comfort, and convenience, no-doubt most of us will be waiting to welcome the small car from a big manufacturer. Ford announcing its plans for small cars can be taken as a challenge by the other small-car makers, who will definitely try to upgrade their cars with all modern accessories, before the said car is launched. Labels: Honda, India, small cars
It is expected that about 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets of India by 2008. Tata Motors, India’s biggest automaker is all set for the mass production of MDI Air Car, ‘the world’s first air-powered vehicle’ in India. Tata has signed an agreement with Moteur Development International of France to develop a car that runs on compressed air. All car manufacturers in India will definitely give this phenomenon a good look. The Air Car will be very economical to run and almost completely pollution free. Air Car might turn out to be one of the biggest technological break-throughs in this age. It was developed by Guy Negre a former Formula One engineer. Modeled as MiniCATs and CityCATs, the engines will be available with 2, 4, and 6 cylinders. These engines will be able to use gasoline, gas oil, bio-diesel, gas, liquidized gas, ecological fuel, alcohol, and so on. This vehicle is equipped with a small computer screen instead of normal speed gauges. This system facilitates a GSM telephone system, a GPS satellite tracking system, programs for delivery people, emergency systems, internet connections, voice recognition, map presentation, traffic information, etc. MiniCAT will come with a seating capacity of three and minimal boot space. While the CityCAT will be more spacious with six seats which can be faced on different directions. The MiniCAT could cost around Rs 3,50,000 in India. The cost of a refill would be about Rs 90. Labels: Air-Cars, India, Tata
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
One of India’s auto firms, Mahindra&Mahindra (M&M), is geared to launch bio-fuel-power-driven Scorpio and Bolero SUVs. These vehicles are said to hit the Indian roads by the end of this year. The firm is thinking of replacing the engines of the existing models with this new engine. The prototype is ready and has covered a few thousand kilometers. However, the company is waiting for it to traverse a few more kilometers and check its performance before it is officially launched. The vehicles are powered by a bio-diesel form of combustion and are expected to boost fuel economy. According to a company release, these vehicles will not undergo any price hike and will adorn the price tag of the existing models. Labels: Bio-Fuel-Powered-Cars, India, Mahindra
The Maruti 800 is India’s compact and mileage friendly car. This car is also preferred in countries that include Chile, Algeria, and Egypt (left-hand drive) and its right-hand drive models is one among the favorites in neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal. According to the Society for Indian Automobile Manufacturers, in the previous financial year, Maruti exported over 10,000 units, though the sales count dropped in India. The export rate is expected to grow higher in the coming years. Other cars that are exported by Maruti include the WagonR, Alto, Swift, and the Zen. Among these, the Alto, which is manufactured both in right-hand and left-hand drives, is competing with its own sibling the Maruti 800 for the top spot. Maruti is set to seduce its buyers with good financial schemes and offers along with excellent customer care services. Other die-hard competitors for Maruti are Fiat and Volkswagen. Labels: Global market, India, Maruti
Friday, 3 August 2007
Most of the auto majors are aiming at India. Recently many foreign luxury cars have debuted on Indian roads and various others are planning to do so in a couple of months. BMW, German’s most favorite carmaker, has declared that its M-series sports car and luxury sedan 5-series will start being manufactured in India by 2008. This decision was taken seeing the response of the Indian public to the other models by the same manufacturer. The 3 series and 7 series cars were received well in India and are said to have sold over 400 units and the sales are expected to grow further in a few months time. With increasing models and sales, BMW is planning to increase the dealership across the country. More luxury car manufactures aiming at India means more choices of luxury cars on Indian roads. Labels: BMW-Cars, India, luxury cars
Monday, 30 July 2007
Introducing a major initiative that offers transportation solution in India, TATA Motors announced the launch of a new product range - the Magic and the Winger. The two vehicles will create new segments of 4-wheel commercial carrier and public transportation in India. The Magic is developed on the podium of the successful sub-1 tone commercial carrier, the Ace. It is occupied with an ergonomically designed all-steel cabin, four to seven seating capacity, spacious interiors, and abundant legroom. The water-cooled 700cc diesel engine of Magic is powered by a 16 horsepower engine that offers high fuel efficiency and very low maintenance. The tires are 12 inches with high ground clearance. Segmented under the BS-III emission norm the Magic range starts at Rs. 2.60 lakhs. The Winger is a maxi-van and offers a blend of the comfort of a car with the spaciousness of a bus for intra-city and long-distance transportation needs. The Winger has a 9 to 13 seating capacity with generous saloon space, spacious head and legroom, and wide luggage space. Meeting BS-III emission norms Winger comes in 11 variants, in three levels of comfort — standard, deluxe, and luxury. The Winger is powered by a 2-litre turbo charged diesel engine and the range starts at Rs.4.70 lakh By the launch of these new segments, Tata Motors’ bus focus is expected to receive a boost in the coming scenario. These new buses from Tata will be from an international portfolio, the Globus and the Starbus. Labels: India, road transport, Tata
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