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Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Bajaj’s Small Car
You can very well imagine the worth and significance of small cars in India today. After the hit of inflation, everyone is trying hard to catch a small car with excellent fuel efficiency and unmatched performance. As the car industry in India is heading towards small car, Bajaj Auto has unveiled the fact that it is soon going to roll out a small car. You may be thinking that it’s something that is connected to the small car production by Bajaj in association with Nissan and Renault. Surprisingly, this is the not true for the Bajaj’s small car. Bajaj’s small car would be its own design and production. The two-wheeler manufacturer now plans to roll out a four wheeler vehicle completely independent of Nissan-Renault joint venture. So, there is now another small car in store for the Indian car market.
Labels: Fuel-efficiency, Indian-car-market, Small-Car
Friday, 14 November 2008
Unveiling The Star
It’s now time to unveil a new star. Yes, the eagerly awaited Maruti Suzuki A-Star is only few days away. Company sources have confirmed the launch date of the scintillating car to be November 19, 2008. Count the days on your finger tips and soon you’ll see the rocking star sparking the Indian showrooms and gradually zipping by city roads. Priced between Rs 3.85 Lakh to Rs 4.75 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki A-Star would be available in three variants, LXI, VXI, and ZXI. Being an export-oriented car, A-Star meets all the international standards in terms of safety and emission norms. It is also tagged as first Indian car to meet the ELV (End of Life Vehicle) norms, applicable in Europe. However, the Indian models will not be compliance these standards as they are not being implemented in the country. So, the A-Star is ready to be unveiled. Just get prepared to welcome the Maruti’s global small car. Labels: Maruti-Suzuki, New-Car-Launch, Small-Car
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Global Small Car
With Oil prices sky rocketing, global economic crisis is hitting every sector, car manufacturers are severely hit across the globe. To add to this, some countries like India, suffer with extreme traffic problems making it even worse. In the next few years, if there is any segment that would benefit it would be the small car. We will see many more variants in the market. And unlike in the past, these variants will not be just 1.4 liter or 1.6 liter but also come out with CNG and Electric variants. Every car manufacturer will need to get more innovative in terms of design, features, ergonomics, and performance. I am however; quite surprised that many car manufactures haven’t considered India yet for launch of their small cars. On road, most of the current small cars don’t differentiate much. So, I personally see a huge scope for the launch of luxury small cars. How many have seen small cars with Sun-roof, ABS, Airbags, side impact bars, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery. Not many? Well, I hope very shortly we all will do. India not only stands a great chance of becoming a platform for global launch of small cars but also design centre for global small cars. Submitted By: Vikas Valsang Labels: Car-Manufacturers, Oil-Prices, Small-Car
Thursday, 23 October 2008
New Spark on Its Way
Spark is one of the fastest running compact cars on Indian roads. With such high success of the Spark, the General Motors plans to introduce a new version of its small car.  It’s good to know that the company is planning to introduce the 800cc version of the Spark which is at present plying on Indian roads with the 995cc motor. You would be even more surprised to know that the revamped car will cost less than the current price tag, nearly about Rs 20,000 less.
Though the car will have no frills and modifications in the car interiors but will definitely deliver better performance and fuel-efficiency. Even the quality of plastic used to build the body structure will be improved. The heavy discount in the price tag of Spark has pushed the car sales and the new engine Spark is further expected to increase the sales at a higher pace. Labels: Fuel-efficiency, General-Motors, Small-Car
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Govt. Employees Rejoices Discounts
Aiming to cash in on the recent salary revision by Sixth Pay Commission, General Motors announces a heavy discount offer to lure government employees. Excitingly, the company offers a discount upto Rs 62,000 on almost all of its car models to boost sales during the festive season. Some of the govt. employees usually feel that they do not need cars but the car manufacturers’ desires to make them feel the comfort and need of a car in today’s generation. The company offers a discount of Rs 31,000 on Chevrolet U-VA and a huge discount of Rs 62,000 on its small car, Chevrolet Spark. Some special discounts on Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Optra are also available to lure the interests of govt. employees. Govt. employees can also rejoice attractive interest rates coupled with special discount offers on Chevrolet cars. With this, govt. employees definitely have a reason to rejoice! Labels: Car-Discounts, Government, Hyundai-cars, Small-Car
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Fiesta Super-Mini Hatchback
 Ford travels a long way from the successful Ford Fiesta towards the supermini Fiesta hatchback. Yes, in the phase of small cars, Ford plans to roll out the hatchback version of its most successfully running Ford Fiesta sedan. This car will start its journey from Europe to enter the Indian market with a full bang. You’ll be excited to hear that this proposed car entering the market with a new marquee is found testing across the Chennai roads. The company is trying to verify the car’s performance on Indian roads in accordance to the Indian weather conditions. The hatchback version of the Fiesta is expected hit the Indian roads by the end of 2009, bringing along a tough challenge for Skoda Fabia and the proposed Honda Jazz. The first Fiesta hatchback was rolled out in 1976 on international roads. Since its first launch, the car has seen various generations with a winning smile. Let us wait and watch the belief of Ford! Labels: Ford-Cars, Hatchbacks, Indian-car-market, Small-Car
Volkswagen Small Car Adorned with Local Flavours
 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
Another Small Car to Make You Drool
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
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Hyundai i10 Wins Success
Hyundai Motor registers a strong sales growth of about 68% in the month of September 2008. The cumulative sales showcase an increment of 23.9% in domestic car sales and about 151.5% in total exports as compared to September 2007. It’s incredible to believe that Hyundai’s 10th Anniversary celebration has bang the domestic sales but that’s the fact. In terms of export the company feels that this is the highest export growth ever witnessed in the industry. All Hyundai i10 owners will be glad to know the company pays the entire credit of high export to the lovely little car you drive. Yes, Hyundai i10 believes to reap tasty fruits for the company. This small car has been magical both in the Indian car market as well as the global industry. This clearly indicates the high quality products and deep trust that Hyundai car owners place in the brand. Labels: Hyundai-i10, Hyundai-Motor, Small-Car
Monday, 6 October 2008
Honda Advances Launch of Jazz
Honda with a burning desire to increase its market share in the Indian automobile market plans, pre-pones the launch of its most awaited small car, Honda Jazz. Honda’s smallest car, Jazz will now roll out on Indian roads six months prior to the expected launch date. Now, this small hatchback is will be available in the showrooms before June 2009. This upcoming car will be propelled by a 1.2L petrol engine for the Indian market and is expected to roll out from the Honda’s Greater Noida plant. Some of the car components will be manufactured in the newly established factory at Tapukara in Rajasthan. Honda is expecting a good sales number with its newly launched, third generation Honda City ZX. And has high hopes tied to its upcoming car, Honda Jazz. The company feels that this will work as their bread and butter model and will hit the market with an incredible sales number. Labels: Honda Cars, Indian-Automobile-Market, Small-Car
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Smaller than Jazz
Currently, Jazz is globally considered to be the smallest car in Honda’s portfolio of cars. Now with high inflation, the company feels the need to produce cars smaller than its Jazz. Aimed at reducing environmental emissions and shortage of fuel in near future, the company is also in progress to design and develop small cars that will take on less fuel and will be lower in CO2 emissions. The way forward, Honda plans to launch small and affordable hybrid engines. It also has plans to add more number of diesel engines in its car portfolio. Honda Jazz will hit the Indian shores by next year and the company will launch another small car in a couple of years, a global car with an improved engine technology and better performance. Expectations are high that Honda will now enter the core of Indian car industry and establish a stronger niche with a range of small cars. Labels: Honda, Honda-Jazz, Indian-Car, Small-Car
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Chevrolet’s Heart Beat Running Fast
 Though Chevy Spark is a good small car for the Indian market, it is unable to compete with other successful cars like Hyundai i10. Driven by the aftermaths of the ageing Spark, General Motors, is working hard to roll out its small car which is based on a concept model called Beat. This new car is expected to be above the Spark and go in line with Hyundai i10 The new mini car sports elegant and aggressive design with high bonnet lines, huge headlamps, flared wheel arches, and a chunky side profile. Even the interiors are beautifully adorned with exciting techno features. The small car is due to enter production in the next year. In India, the car is expected to roll out from General Motor’s new plant at Talegaon, Pune. The car will come with a powerful S Tech 1.2L engine that features a 16 valve DOHC valvetrain. Representing a hard beat for Hyundai i10, even the price slot will be competitive falling between the price range of Rs 4 lakh and Rs 5 Lakh. Will this be GM’s lucky car? Labels: Chevy-Spark, General-Motors, Hyundai-i10, Small-Car
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Honda Rolls out Small Car
Honda Seil India, leading car manufacturer, anticipates launching a small cars in December 2009. The small car race continues! Since the time Honda has made its entry in the Indian car market, the company has enjoyed tasteful fruits from all sides. Honda cars have always been appreciated and acclaimed by a huge mass of people. Some of the most successful cars from Honda are Honda Civic, Honda City and Honda Accord. Even Honda CRV is a successful SUV with roomy interiors and a sporty driving experience. Following the successful cars in India, the company now plans to enter the small car segment. The proposed small car is not the first for the Indian market but definitely the first one for Honda. To further strengthen its presence in the country, the company has also established a new plant in Western Rajasthan which is expected to finish by September end. Labels: Honda-Accord, Honda-City, Honda-Civic, Honda-Seil-India, Indian-car-market, Small-Car
Monday, 8 September 2008
Small and powerful cars from Maruti-Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki’s first car in the Indian market was the legendary Maruti 800. The company has always excelled in small car segment. The success of Maruti Suzuki Alto and Maruti Suzuki WagonR is a clear example of the great endeavours the company has made in small car segment. Continuing the same focus, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), leader in the passenger-car market, now plans to design small and compact fuel-efficient cars for India. The company has a belief that fuel efficient cars in the small segment will do wonders in the Indian market. Suzuki is doing research on the most effective engine technology that can be fitted in small cars whereas Maruti is going into the roots of the Indian market to design the best suited small cars exclusively for India. Will this effort of Maruti Suzuki reap tasteful fruits? Labels: Maruti 800, Maruti-Suzuki, Small-Car
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Imported Engine for Toyota’s small car
The Toyota’s small wonder for Indian market will get an imported heart. The engine will be imported from the company’s plant in Thailand or Japan. Not yet named, the small cars is likely to imitate the popular Yaris model. Once the small car touches the sales volume of around 2.5 lakh vehicles per annum, there are chances that the engine will be manufactured locally in India. Currently, the small car is at the development stage and will hit the Indian shores in a couple of year. TKM's new plant at Bangalore will accommodate at least seven on-site suppliers, who manufacture heavy components like seats and other metal parts for the car. The Toyota is also planning to enter the green revolution in India with its model Prius. The other new models in the list waiting to be launched are Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Lexus. All these new models will give a tough competition to the existing one in the Indian car market. Labels: Small-Car, Toyota-Motors
Monday, 1 September 2008
Another Small Car on Its Way
Continuing the small car race, the General Motors also wants to participate in the race. However, it has no plans to compete with Tata’s ultra-cheap car, the Nano, but definitely desires to roll out a small cars with improved engine technology and stylish features. The company also states that the car will be designed keeping in mind all the emerging car markets. The designed inputs will be taken from India and the engines are being produced at the Bangalore facility. The General Motors also has plans to double its share in the most promising Indian market. The company will make an investment of about $200 million to set up a powertrain facility at Talegaon, Maharashtra, which will produce both petrol and diesel engines. The efforts of expansion are made to capture more opportunities in the increasingly competitive Indian car market. Labels: General-Motors, Indian-car-market, Small-Car
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Fiat flies high with New Strategy
With a keen desire to strengthen its position in the car market, the Fiat has planned strong strategies to place itself against the big players. Fiat is thinking of exporting cars from India especially to right-hand drive markets like Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and UK. The company has recently launched, the Fiat 500, one of the most expensive cars in the small car segment. The brand will be also rolling out latest cars from its stable the Grande Punto by this year end and Linea sedan next year. In future it is possible that Fiat may make India its hub for the production of cars. Known for its performance and technology, the car manufacturer is spreading its wings wide with an aim to compete with the luxury car players. Hope the reviving plans bring fruitful results to the company and further increase its potential in global market. Labels: Expensive-cars, Fiat-Cars, Small-Car
Friday, 8 August 2008
Celebrate Diwali with ‘A….Star’
Tata Nano has gained most attention among upcoming cars. There is list of cars waiting to hit the road. And one such model is ‘A-Star’ which was unveiled in the 2008 Auto Expo. The car is expected to make a grand appearance by 2008 and few prototypes have been caught testing indicating that it should be ready for the people by this Diwali. The car carries 3 cylinders with 1 litre capacity engine churning out 64 bhp. It will also offer 1.2 litres, 80 bhp petrol units and would compete with the recently launched Hyundai’s i10 Kappa. Now the most awaited part, the price! It will carry the price tag ranging between Rs.3-4 lakh and the high model will be enhanced with airbags and ABS (Anti-lock brake system). The car looks like an animation movie car with its ‘cute’ front design, sporty rear and sturdy bumpers. Now only time can tell us who will celebrate Diwali in full swing. Will it be the Nano who will steal the show or A-Star will add another star to Maruti-Suzuki? Labels: Diwali-celebrations, Maruti-Suzuki-Cars, Small-Car
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Maruti Ready to Compete with the Nano
Cheers Maruti Lovers! Good news for all those who have been loyal to Maruti cars. With major car companies heading ahead to manufacture small cars, Maruti also plans to foray into the small car segment. 
After the announcement of the Nano, Rs 1 lakh car, it was speculated that Maruti is secretly planning a car to compete with the Nano. Though the report was denied earlier by Maruti Suzuki officials but now the same rumors are in everyone’s ear. The company is planning to strip down the standard Maruti 800 and produce a small car with an estimated ex-showroom price of Rs 1.2 lakh, about Rs 75,000 cheaper than the current version of Maruti 800. Are all companies willing to compete with the Nano? Or willing to foray into small car segments? Guess…… Labels: Maruti-Cars, Small-Car
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