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Friday, 24 October 2008
Here Comes Tavera Neo 2
You all would be amazed to know that General Motors has introduced a new version of its most successful car model, the Chevrolet Tavera, christened as Chevrolet Tavera Neo 2. The new car is designed and manufactured in response to the customer’s feedback and aspirations. Excitingly, it is adorned with variety of personal amenities and appealing features. The is most interesting part of the new Tavera is the additional three-spoke steering wheel that adds to the worth and demand of this car. Low maintenance cost, good mileage, and enhanced engine performance is an even more attractive offer. The General Motors claims to sell a huge number of Tavera Neo 2 every month but what about you? Do you all wish to buy this exciting and appealing car loaded with special features? Labels: General-Motors, New-Car
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Right Time to Buy Cars
There’s good news for car buyers! For all those who were planning to buy cars and were pushed back by inflation and high car loan rates, have now got a perfect time to rejoice. You can now make up your mind to buy a new car. RBI has reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points and this must have given a sigh of relief to all those who were continuously stressed under spiraling car loan interest rates. This will definitely improve the status of liquidity crunch in the finance market and boost the sentiments and aspirations of Indian car consumers. With this, the car sales are expected to push up and the piled car stocks will be reduced. Expensive financing will not restrict the consumers from buying a new car anymore. So what do you say, will softening of the interest rate push car sales? Will people prefer buying new cars now? Labels: Car-Loan, Car-Sales, New-Car
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Smashing Car Offers
This festive season has come up with loads of smashing car offers. Diwali is a festival of lights and you can very well brighten your house with a new car key shinning in your house. You just need to do the Diwali shopping and one new car may be yours. That sounds interesting! These days many shopping malls and branded outlets across the country especially in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi are offering special schemes on purchase. If you purchase anything above a specified price limit, you may be lucky to win a new car. This new car can be any, may be Hyundai i20, Mitsubishi Outlander, and may be a luxury car from the list of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz cars. No doubt that this is an excellent opportunity for purchasers to test their luck. But then, Indian car manufacturers are molding their marketing strategies to market their car models. The newly launched Mitsubishi Outlander can gain market value through these schemes and offers. But, others like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz are simply trying to drive the sales and cope up with the sluggish car market. Car manufacturers have undying hopes attached to the festive season! Labels: Car-Manufacturers, Luxury-Car, New-Car
Count Your Stars
Do you think there is a need to count your stars? Does everyone believe in astrology and star signs? May be may be not! It is shocking but exciting to know that car insurance companies in some foreign countries offer some special premiums based on star signs. We can't really say how far it is true but of course an interesting concept. In India, it will be of great relevance as it is believed to be a spiritual country. But then, definitely the mix of sentiments and opinions is always there. These signs also depict the driving skills and habits of car drivers. Atleast this is something that many of us do believe. When you talk about air signs like Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini, they always fly in air with their cars and are believed to be rash drivers. If you are born under a water sign comprising Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, then you are patient drivers and enjoy driving at a comparatively slower speed. Those born under fire signs comprising Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo, are believed to be the actual speed demons. It is exciting to know all this but then how far it is on papers, is still a debate! Labels: Car-Accident, Car-Insurance, New-Car
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Bentley’s Fastest Car Unveiled
 Wake up folks! Bentley Motors has unveiled the world’s fastest car, the all new Continental Flying Spur Speed. The speed version of Bentley Continental Flying Spur is unveiled through the company’s Indian dealership. The new version sets the stakes with its heart rendering styling and excellent engine technology. It is incredible to believe that the new car has the power of going 0-100 km/h in just a span of 4.8 seconds. That’s extremely fast and exciting too! Adorned with a dark-tint chrome front grille and 20 inch tyres, this car is expected to take over the Ferrari. Even the interiors are spiced with leather cladding, extravagance, and highest level of safety features. In addition, the integrated music system adds an extra appeal and charm to the Bentley’s unveiled car. The best part of this car is that it can be customized in accordance to your needs and aspiration. Amazingly, you can import this car at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore including the import duty. Labels: Bentley-Cars, New-Car
Monday, 13 October 2008
New City Now in Mumbai
You all are aware of the all-new Honda City launched recently. But none of you would be aware that the launch was restricted to Delhi and Thailand. The great car with a unique design, advanced engine technology, brilliant styling, and innovative features has further made a move to Mumbai roads. So, now Mumbaikars can rejoice the pleasurable drive. Mumbai roads will soon be scorched with the new Honda City. The company strongly feels that the launch of this new cars in Mumbai will make India the largest market for Honda City. Since the first generation Honda City, the car has been a great success in Asian market. India now dominates the market and is expected to showcase a better hike in the years ahead. Sadly, we may have to bid good-bye to the old Honda City while we welcome the new one. Labels: Honda-City, New-Car, New-launch
Friday, 26 September 2008
Time to Drive New Honda City
Spread the carpet for new Honda City! The all new Honda City has rolled out on Indian roads. The car is just fabulous with innovative, design, engine, and various advanced safety features. The car is designed keeping in mind Indian market. Landed with a unique ‘Arrow Shot Form’ design, this new car is available with attractive interiors and exciting exteriors. The car exterior gives a powerful and imposing presence with a streamlined grill, sharp headlights, aerodynamic looking rear combination lights, and sporty looking tail design. The new City is also longer, wider and sturdier than the old Honda City but fortunately the same ground clearance and head clearance has been maintained. Even the wheelbase has been extended to give a spacious cabin interior. Car interiors are just amazing with calming colour contrasts, active and passive safety features, advanced integrated audio system. The new City also comes loaded with an environment friendly engine compliant to Euro IV emission levels, delivering the same fuel economy as the Honda City ZX. Available in two grades and six colour options, the new City will definitely bring a revolution in its own segment and create a stronger niche for sedans in the Indian car industry. New Honda City is a complete blend of inspiring style, breakthrough performance, refined comfort, and unmatched safety. Labels: Honda-CityZX, Launch-India, New-Car, New-Honda-City
Monday, 15 September 2008
Nano Has Passed with Flying Colours
Tata Nano has faced massive number of hurdles in its way to the country. Continuing the battle with various ups and downs, Tata Nano also applies for the homologation test conducted at Pune’s ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). Homologation test is a test that verifies the roadworthiness of any particular new car. Roadworthiness test is a must for every new car to test all parameters like including emission, noise and vibration of cars running on Indian roads. Astonishingly, the car confirms the Euro IV emission norms that have yet not come to India but is expected to become an Indian standard by 2009. During the test, this small wonder delivered 20 kmpl with its 623cc twin cylinder petrol engine. It was subjected to almost 100 tests over a period of 4 months. The car proved to be perfect to ply Indian roads. ARAI finally handed over the clearance certificate to Tata Nano for passing with flying colours. Congratulation Nano! You are just perfect! Labels: Euro-IV, Indian-roads, New-Car, Tata-Nano
Scorpio is Now Automatically Better
 Mahindra & Mahindra adds an automatic transmission system to its successful SUV, Mahindra Scorpio. Some car owners who own automatic cars have a belief that a manual gearbox is better and powerful than automatic. But then too, Mahindra loaded an automatic gearbox in Scorpio. Surprisingly, the automatic Scorpio has a better driving dynamic. The automatic gearbox has two modes to ensure quick and smooth operation even on congested Indian roads. With the automatic gear shift, the SUV gives a fuel economy of about 9 kmpl in city and about 13.2 kmpl on highways. A great combination of automatic transmission and peppy diesel engine adds joy of driving a new car. The car is available at a price of about Rs 11.3 lakh and is a good bet. Accept the bet and you are sure to win! Labels: Automatic-Transmission, Indian-roads, New-Car
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Next Generation Octavia for 2009
Skoda Octavia in India made great impact with its launch. The model turned to be great success with its firm build quality and stylish design and not to forget the performance. Later Skoda launched a new Octavia, christened as Skoda Laura which was priced a bit higher than the old one. Because the market for the old Octavia was good, the company continued selling the model along with the new car. After two successful versions of Octavia, the company now plans to roll out the third generation Octavia for the Indian market. This new car is expected to roll out in 2009 with innovative design and upmarket interiors. The new Octavia will also be loaded with the latest Volkswagen engine technology, 1.4 TSI engine that delivers 140 bhp. This innovative engine technology is supercharged and turbocharged which further improves the overall car performance. Labels: New- Skoda-Octavia, New-Car, Skoda- Laura, Skoda-Octavia
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Buy a Fiesta and catch a diamond free
The festive season brings lots of luck and charm to every one. The car makers are rolling out new car models, offering discounts and other attractive gifts to the people. Ford Fiesta which recently face lifted its popular model Fiesta has come up with sparkling offer to its customers. As a mark of celebrating this festive season the brand has partnered with the renowned jeweler Tanishq to offer diamonds worth Rs 20,000 for every customer who book a Ford Fiesta. Beside this marvelous gift, there will be special offer for corporate and government employees. This festive bonanza is going to give a real boost to the Ford sales. No body would like to let go such a wonderful opportunity. Now it is other car makers chance to beat this offer to attract more customers. Labels: Car-Festive-Offer, Ford-Fiesta, New-Car
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Skoda Wins the Crown
Congratulation Skoda for winning the top rank in sales satisfaction survey! A survey conducted by J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2008 between March 2008 and June 2008 clearly states that Skoda India ranks the highest in new car owner satisfaction. This is the second consecutive year that the company won this award. According to the survey, Asia Pacific considered seven factors that contribute to the rankings. These factors include delivery process, delivery timing, paperwork, sales initiation, salesperson, dealer facility, and the final deal. On a scale of 1000 points, Skoda scores 799. After the announcement of results, Skoda customers are on the seventh heaven. They are actually happy and satisfied with the entire sales process. Almost all the Skoda customers have experienced through the years a hassle-free vehicle purchase right from the initial stage to the final delivery. These consumers are also satisfied with the after sale service of their Skoda cars. Labels: New-Car, Skoda-Cars
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Another New Model from Tata
There is lot going on with Tata’s. They are always in news for some or the other reason. The news of launch of Tata Indicruz by 2009 is the latest buzz. To be built on Safari platform, the car will come with four wheel drive. Large grille and peeled back headlamp with a modern touch will adorn the car. The interiors are spacious too with well placed dash offering large storage space. The brand has not compromised with the quality either and is expected to present better performance than the Safari and new Sumo Grande. This MPV is likely to compete with Toyota Innova. Tata’s have a list of new surprises to be launched. They are foraying in every segment, looks like very soon Tata will dominate the car industry in India. Labels: Car-Industry, New-Car, Tata-cars
Friday, 8 August 2008
E-Class or 5-Series! The Battle is on…..
The luxurious E-class from the legendry car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is the most popular and successful model in India. This is now under the threat from another big player BMW’s 5-series. The imperial E-class has ruled the Indian road for a long time, but now the BMW 5-Series is slowly taking the legacy. And the credit for this goes to the BMW’s all new 530d model, which made recent news of its launch. It is creating a new standard of luxury and performance in its class. The luxury car demand in India is growing that is pushing the car manufacturer to introduce more models with unique features as the competition is very high. Another fat player who is trying to butt in this battle is Audi A6 with its luxury charm. It’s just a start with the new 530d model. The coming time will only tell who will dominate the luxury segment. Labels: Luxury -Cars, Mercedes-Benz, New-Car
Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Sonalika’s Group Ambition
The Sonalika Group's ambitions cannot be measured until the ambition is implemented to action. The group is determined to produce world cars by 2010 in collaboration with Pininfarina. Sonalika is known for the Rhino RX SUV and now ties up with Pininfarina to develop a portfolio of cars in both petrol and diesel version. The initial plan is to introduce a 5-seater high-end luxury car and a 7-seater luxury SUV which will develop a strong platform for future cars. These world cars will also be exported to European countries and therefore the company is putting in hard efforts to make the car engines comply with Euro emission norms. The company is ready to take the first step towards its determined ambition with an investment of Rs 700 crore. Many car manufacturers are laughing at this ambition of the Sonalika but their focus and strong determination will definitely reap the fruits of success. Labels: Car-Manufacturers, New-Car, Rhino, SUVs
Friday, 11 July 2008
Hyundai Eager to Roll out i20
So many cars have rolled out on Indian road this year that it has become difficult to count the numbers. Since the beginning of this year, many cars have been launched. Now, Hyundai is eager to introduce out its small car, the i20.
It is believed that i20 will be an expansion of Hyundai Getz. The company planned to manufacture this car after the great winning success of its recent car model i10. The Getz has not been able to lure customers because of the unsatisfactory looks but i10 has won awards and accolades. The company thereby produces a modification of Getz that would be loaded with classy interiors similar to i10. Getz in terms of leg space is huge with comfortable seating. Just wonder if the car is expanded what would be the area of leg room and size of the rear seat. With the launch of Hyundai i20, the company has tied high hopes, aspirations and expectations. Will the hopes get fulfilled? Will i20 succeed in holding the expectations? No one can answer until the car actually makes the public appearance. Labels: Hybrid-Cars, New-Car
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Mitsubishi Drives Evolution X to India
With so many cars rolling on Indian roads, Lancer Evolution X will be the one too. Mitsubishi Motors, Japanese automobile manufacturer, is keen to drive its luxury car, Lancer Evolution X to India. Named as Evolution 10, the car is expected to lead the launch of Mitsubishi SUV, Outlander. Evo X is likely to carry the price tag of Rs 21.70 to 23.5 lakh. This price tag will definitely bring the car in competition with other luxury cars like Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana and Audi 4. Car manufacturers have laid more emphasis on the interior performance rather than the exterior looks. Evo X will be available with features like rugged 2-litre engine providing a torque of 295 bhp, aluminium engine block an innovative safety feature, and four-wheel drive (4WD). Labels: Mitsubishi-Car, New-Car
Monday, 7 July 2008
Car Financing Scenario
Car finance is not new to India, but momentum is up from nearly half a few years back to more than three quarter of the number of cars purchased in India are financed now. The remaining quarter is mainly delivered by the corporates buying cars in bulk for their employees. The scenario is same everywhere around the world. In developed countries, more than 85% of the cars are financed. Rising interest rates and oil prices may be holding your feet to move forward and have your first car but these are the factors which are macro in nature and on long run these should balance them with favourable ones. No economist is dead sure on when and in what structural form will the new economic revival take place in the world. If you are planning to buy your new car and want to finance it do contact us either through our website or send any of your doubt or reservation. We will you provide the correct information regarding the same. Submitted By: Nitin Yadav, Manager Marketing, Alternate channel, Team ICICI Bank. Labels: Car-Finance, New-Car
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Why Should Hindustan Motors Stay Behind?
With so many car manufacturers launching new car models, Hindustan Motors, maker of the Iconic Ambassador cars in India, also thought, why should they stay behind? With a keen desire to keep its position in the industry, Hindustan Motors is also planning to launch a passenger car in India. The car is expected to launch in October in union with Mitsubishi Motors. The company has witnessed a heavy setback after falling sale’s slop of the top surviving car, the Ambassador. This car has lived for centuries but now is restricted to certain cities like Kolkata. To overcome the slow down, the company has developed a completely new platform for producing cars with innovative features. Ambassador was a sturdy and powerful car. Just wondering, will Hindustan Motors be able to gain the same response and profit with the proposed passenger car. Labels: Hindustan-Motors, New-Car
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Maruti’s ‘A-Star’ is ready to take the Indian Market by Storm
Wow! A car with the title ‘A-star’ is ready for immediate launch in the Indian car market and will definitely hold the best ratings. Because ‘A-star means A-rating’! Maruti Suzuki has put across an innovative concept to manufacture its new car, ‘A-Star’. The company has great expectations from the car and has a strong belief that A-Star will establish a strapping and successful platform for Suzuki. A-Star is a replacement for Alto and will hold attractive features that made Maruti Swift a big success in both domestic and international m |
