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Monday, 29 June 2009
The world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano will soon be ruling the small car segment in India within a year, provided everything goes according to Tata Motors’s plans. Maruti 800s and Omnis which were the chief people movers in India now would be taken out of the roads of eleven cities by January 2010 as they have failed to meet the required Indian emission norms. Tata Nano could benefit the absence of Maruti 800 and the Omnis as the possibility of a worthy contender to the Nano at least now has been marginalized. But the important question here would be Cab Tata produce enough units of Nano to meet the demands of the Indian small car buyer looking for an alternative for Maruti 800 and Omnis. Even if the Nano becomes the highest selling car in its segment, it would take some time to fill in Tata’s coffers. Tata Motors posted almost Rs 2,500 crore as loss in the last fiscal largely due to the tribulations of its UK subsidiary of Jaguar and Land Rover. Technically speaking, Tata Motors has to sell at least 2.5 lakh units of Nano to make up for the loss. The company may be in a position to produce the Nano in these numbers only by the end of 2010 once its plant at Sanand, Gujarat becomes operational. The basic model of Maruti 800, is priced at Rs 2.15 lakh whereas the Nano is attached to a price tag of Rs 1.35 lakh. This small car with its small budget is alluring prospective car buyers in India. Now with M800 and Omni phased out in eleven cities, Nano will positively rule the roads. These cities account for one out of two cars sold in the country. So we can imagine India teaming with Nano. Good Luck to you, Nano! Labels: Highest-Selling-Cars-In-India, Tata Motors, tata nano
Monday, 25 May 2009
The competition amongst car manufacturers is really going tough. Every car manufacturer wants to achieve the top position in the market. With the launch of Tata Nano, car manufacturers have felt the need to bring out better car models to attract buyers and boost car sales. One of the leading car brand Maruti Suzuki is now thinking of revamping its entire range of car models. All the cars from Maruti’s stable will experience a subtle makeover in a span of two years. The sporty Swift will be seen with all new design and a new petrol variant as well. The most popular and the highest selling small car Alto will get two new variants equipped with the revolutionary KB series engines. The new Alto variants will be positioned against Hyundai Santro and Chevrolet Spark. There are speculations that the Alto will also come with a stripped down version to directly compete with the world’s cheapest car Nano. Maruti car models like popular WagonR and not so popular Versa will also undergo minor changes. Even the M800 and the Omni will be upgraded under the hood to meet the new Bharat-IV emission standards. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will also be available with a new engine. After a series of new launches from Maruti Suzuki, the company is now looking forward to improve and modify its existing models. With new variants in the new attires, Maruti Suzuki models will definitely spark a new excitement in the Indian car industry. Labels: M800, Maruti-Cars, Maruti-Suzuki, Maruti-Suzuki-Alto, Maruti-Suzuki-Swift, Maruti-Suzuki-WagonR, tata nano
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
‘Nano’s diamond miniature’ sounds exciting. We all have heard about the gold plated Porsche and the diamond studded Mercedes-Benz but talking about a diamond studded Nano is strange. Porsche and Mercedes-Benz are high-end premium luxury cars and people will definitely be attracted towards the outstanding aesthetic appeal of these cars wrapped with gold and diamonds. But, it’s difficult to imagine a 1 Lakh car covered with diamonds. Who’s actually going to invest such a huge amount on the world’s cheapest car? Though the commercial launch of Nano would be a remarkable event in the history of car industry but then too adorning it with costly stones is just not digestible. Yes it’s true that Nano was found covered with diamonds but only a miniature version and not the actual car. Amazingly, a renowned jeweler created a diamond studded miniature of the world’s cheapest car. The glittering miniature of the Nano was unveiled at a popular jewellery show, IIJS (India International Jewellery Show) 2008, in Mumbai. You would be surprise to know that about 15,568 diamond pieces worth 243,870 carat is used to embellish the tiny Nano model. With so much of embellishment, glitter, and artistry, the diamond studded Nano won bunch of appreciations and applauds from jewellery lovers across the country. The shimmering Nano even won the best design award at the show. As we all are waiting for the launch of Tata Nano with bated breath, we wish that the car actually rolls out with a similar excitement, thrill, and appreciation. Obviously, not covered with diamonds but definitely with a blend of power, performance, promised fuel-efficiency, and price tag. Labels: luxury cars, Porsche-Cars, tata nano
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
 Today, when Nano is at its stage of completion, it is facing various obstacles and challenges. There are three main obstacles that Nano has to overcome. Firstly, the increased cost of production, secondly, the increased material costs, and thirdly, the high interest rates. All these obstacles have challenged the launch of Nano with the announced price tag. Tata Motors have already overrun the cost of production, spending an amount of three billion more than the expected price. An excess of three billion will directly affect the price tag of the Nano during its launch. The company is currently not willing to comment about the launch of the car with the announced price tag.
The increased material costs have hampered the estimated cost price at the final stage and the company is paying a huge amount for raw materials to reach its product target. Even Tata is not sure how much more the company has to pay to complete his dream project. Apart from high input costs, the company is also expected to face the obstacle of high interest rates. People who were eagerly awaiting the Nano launch are now stepping back because the rate of interest has reached almost 17-18%, something that a person with low wages cannot afford. Tata is working hard to push the world’s cheapest car into the Indian market even with all these obstacles. The car was designed with a dream of meeting the needs of low-income families, but now the question is - will this dream be fulfilled? Labels: small cars, Tata cars, tata nano
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Japan has already changed the looks of Indian cars. Ever since Suzuki Motors introduced the M800, then the world cheapest car, the country has never looked back. New and better models have kept hitting the market regularly. Some of the costliest cars manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW and AUDI have their production facilities and huge marketing network here. Now another Japanese company is set to change the way headlamps look in India. Koito and other auto parts manufacturers are employing a completely new strategy to create headlamps for Tata and Nissan small cars. The company is targeting the ultra-low cost car manufacturer where there will be huge demand for low cost (yet powerful) headlamps. With such headlamps, Nano will look cuter. Labels: headlamps, tata nano
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Tata Nano has been known worldwide for its price. Once it was unveiled on January 10, 2008 at the Auto expo, it has captured the imagination of all first time car buyers. The Nano comes so cheap that almost all two wheeler riders and middle class section of the society can afford to buy. But the cost of a car is not its factory price alone. There are also other cost like dealer prices, duties and excises, taxes and insurance payment. Insurance companies are working overtime to calculate the monthly insurance premium. But nobody is sure how much it will actually cost as it is yet to hit the roads. Insurance in India has been calculated using the value of the car and its cubic capacity as parameters. But being a small car with ultra-low cost it assessed that the insurance premium will be as low Rs 2000! With such a low premium, Nano buyers will have one more adavantage. Labels: Low premium Charge, tata nano
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
The world’s cheapest small car, Tata Nano, created several emotions in several countries. While it was the cutie that all eyes at the Geneva Motor show in March followed, it created fear in North American countries of overtaking their domestic products. It braved a lot of criticism by environmentalists when it was unveiled in January 2008. Even though it is not yet launched, it continues to make news in several countries for various reasons. However, Tata Motors, in response to remarks stated that the Nano is not likely to touch the US market; Tata will only market the Nano in promising countries. Tata has always given priority to its Indian market before its African, Asian and European markets. We will have to wait and see if the same policy applies to the Nano. Labels: Policy for Nano, tata nano
Friday, 9 May 2008
The outburst of Canadian Industry Minister Jim Prentice is an indication of the hurricane they expect with cheaper cars like Tata Nano. Dealers and contract manufacturers from these countries have already expressed interest in marketing these cars. Once in the country, the cars may overtake US made cars easily. China and India have access to low cost labour and car components, which can significantly alter the cost of a car. This is precisely the reason why European and American car manufacturers like General Motors, BMW and Mercedes are setting up base in India.
However, when these company show profits, while clearly stating they are going for cost cutting, now hue and cry is raised. It is clearly a sign that the auto sector is moving east and the concerns of Indians and Chinese people will influence future cars. There may be a time when Tata and Maruti will loom larger than Ford and General Motors on the US horizon. The launch of Nano in these countries is being viewed as threat that will become a reality 25 years from now. Labels: North American Auto Industry, tata nano
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
This time both Tata Nano and Maini REVA is going to have a tough time. Well known clock makers Ajanta group is planning to manufacture an electric car which will be cost lesser than Nano. The electric car by Ajanta Group is expected to cost Rs 85,000. They are already manufacturing electric scooters and bikes under ‘Oreva' brand. As a part of R&D for the small car project, the company has already imported eight electric cars of different brands. At present it is Maini REVA that rules the Indian roads. Sounds great! Tough competition among car manufacturer in small car segment. Looks like India will soon be seen with more eco-friendly cars. With the growing number of eco-friendly cars, buyers will have more option to choose from small car segment. Beside this, these cars will help to reduce air pollution.
Labels: Ajanta Group, Maini Reva, tata nano
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
It seems that the Tata Motors-Singur saga is far from over. The controversy arose over landowners refusing to give away their agricultural lands for the famed Tata Nano project. The Tata’s had acquired the land after acquisition from West-Bengal Government for the project. The company plans to start production of the world’s cheapest car Tata Nano from the Singur plant. Now the matter has reached Supreme Court and the court has directed the company to file reply within two weeks. Several car majors and corporate companies are looking forward to the judgment on the Tata’s Singur plant. The judgment holds the future of building industries, while safeguarding the interest of locals will become a priority even if it goes either way.
Labels: Singur plant, Tata Motors-Singur saga, tata nano
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Beetle may arrive in India ahead of its schedule in 2009. According to Mr. Joerg Mueller, managing director and president of Volkswagen, the costliest hatchback of India – the Beetle may arrive later this year. If launched as announced, India will be the only country which will witness the launch of the world’s cheapest car Tata Nano and one of the costliest hatch the Beetle. Both have been dubbed as the ‘People‘s Car’ at different times in history. It will be interesting to see how the two fare in the markets when they arrive. India will be creating history with the launch of both the cars together in the same quarter of the year. Labels: Beetle, tata nano, Volkswagen
Thursday, 17 April 2008
The Tata Nano rival may miss its initial launch date by a few months. The two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto moved into four wheeler auto with Bajaj Lite. Developed by Bajaj engineers, it is expecting to give a tough competition to Tata’s dream car the Nano, which is claimed to be the world’s cheapest car. The company had planned to launch the car with French car manufacturer Renault. But the project seems to be facing delays since the time it was unveiled at the 9th auto expo, 2008. With limited number of Tata Nano hitting the market for a couple of years, Bajaj Lite would have helped balance the demand for ultra low cost car. But with the delay, the Nano may have no rivals at all, when it is launched in this year end. Labels: Bajaj Lite, tata nano
Friday, 11 April 2008
The ultra-cheap car Tata Nano will be facing another rival very soon. Ajanta - the well know clock makers are planning to roll out an electric car that may cost just around Rs.85, 000. This is definitely far cheaper to the Nano.
This electric car will also be challenging the Maini REVA which is the only electric car in the Indian car market. The details of the new car from Ajanta are not yet revealed. We’ll have to wait a little to learn more. Labels: Electric Car, Maini Reva, new car launch, Tata, tata nano
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Tata Nano may further become cheaper when it hit the Indian roads in next few months. The appearance of Tata Nano, world’s cheapest car at auto expo has stirred up Indian auto industry and stunned many car manufacturers who thought manufacturing of 1 lakh car was just impossible. It’s all history now. Tata Motor is again waiting to give one more surprise by further reducing the price of Nano. If reports are to be believed, Tata has formed a team to find out ways to cut down the cost of its Rs 1 lakh car. If the price of nano come down further, buyers of this car will be doubled than present one as all most all families would own it by bidding good-bye to their two-wheeler. It’s time to cheer-up for small car buyers! Labels: Auto market competition, Car-Sales, One Lakh Car, Prices, Small Car, tata nano
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Everyone is aware of the fact that the Tata Nano has re-defined the term 'small car' after its appearance at the last auto expo. So much so that even global car manufacturers like BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have shown interest in this car segment. BMW will launch their popular small car brand MINI in India soon. This luxury small car is a stark contrast to the Tata Nano. Once it arrives, the BMW Mini will most probably be the most luxurious and costliest small car in India. Compare that to Tata's world's cheapest car and you get to see the contrast. Overwhelming response to its luxury cars such as X3, X5, 3 series, and 5 series in India might have stimulated BMW to consider launching luxury small car. The MINI will be priced at around Rs. 20 lakh. Going by its price, BMW's small car doesn't register in Tata Motors' book of competitors for the Nano. Labels: BMW-Cars, Car-competition, luxury cars, Small car market in India, tata nano
Saturday, 8 March 2008
If we go by news, the Tata Nano is launching in October this year. Some people have been speculating the launch date and others have been eagerly counting days till October. There’s some good news. Tata Motors is starting bookings for the Nano from June; across the country but in select cities only. Which cities exactly? We still don’t know. Also, the news of the booking though reliable, hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Whether the Nano will actually arrive in September-October isn't known yet. With so much demand for the car, why wait? Prepare to book a Nano for yourself! Labels: car bookings, Car-Launch, Car-Sales, tata nano
As we mentioned before, the Tata Nano is basking in glory at the Geneva Motor Show and so are its designers. But it’s not just they who are being appreciated. The Indian team of engineers and their Japanese counterparts, who designed the Maruti A-Star concept car, are also receiving praises for their work. While the Nano has been stealing most of the attention, the A-Star has been well received at the motor show and has managed to make a few heads turn towards it. Labels: Concept cars, Geneva motor show, Maruti, tata nano
Thursday, 6 March 2008
Tata Nano has once again become a show stopper, this time at the ongoing 78th Geneva Motor Show at Geneva in Germany. People are thronging to the Tata Motors’ pavilion. Since the Nano was unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi recently, curiosity about the world’s cheapest car had left people around the world waiting eagerly. At the motor show, there are several expensive cars on display such as the new Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Toyota iQ and not to forget the Porsches, Ferraris, Mercedes-Benzs and BMWs. For several years these high-tech marvels have allured and captivated people at the auto show but now a cheeky car such as the Nano has stolen the limelight completely. Tata Motors has been participating at the Geneva Motor Show for the past 11 years but has never before seen so many interested spectators. Now, because of the Nano, even famous car manufacturers are queueing up to check out the $2500 car. Tata Motors has been flooded with enquiries about the Nano’s version that they will launch for Europe. Labels: Auto-Expo, Auto-Shows, European, Geneva motor show, Tata Motors, tata nano
Friday, 29 February 2008
Online booking for cars is, surprisingly, a new revolution in Indian car retailing. A grapevine has it that Tata has plans to accept bookings for its upcoming hot car Tata Nano through the internet. Tata Motors is also thinking of calling for suggestions from prospective consumers on how to implement this process using the Tata Nano website.
The website already provides online customization of the world’s cheapest car. If this move comes through, Tata will start a new chapter in the auto dealership industry in India. One may no longer have to go to a dealer and struggle to get the information required. Online booking will indeed be a new beginning in the right direction. Labels: Car-Sales, Cheap-Cars, online booking, tata nano
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Renault, the French car manufacturer who brought out the car Logan along with Mahindra, and Nissan are holding a series of talks with Bajaj Auto on creating an ultra-cheap car like the Tata Nano. That’s all I keep hearing these days.
Renault keeps saying that it’s interested in a joint venture with Bajaj for creating a small car that will compete with Tata’s Nano. The news of this alliance has been just news for a long time now. Doesn’t look like the talks are getting anywhere. Bajaj Auto had displayed their one-lakh concept car at the Delhi auto expo in January but it’s not known if anything happened after that.
Article submitted by Frenchbeard Labels: Bajaj, Mahindra, One Lakh Car, Renault, tata nano
Friday, 22 February 2008
I dropped by a Tata dealership recently to see if I can book a Tata Nano. To my surprise, I found that the car has been booked all the way till 2010 and then I wondered ‘Mera Number Kab Ayega’? However, it’s good news that the Nano is finally rolling out in October or early November. It’s officially announced. I’ve been waiting for that car for a very long time now. When critics said that the car would be delayed till 2009 or further, I had become a little apprehensive and had almost convinced myself that the car would never hit the market. Though, I’m forced to wait in a long queue for the car, I do have this thing to look forward to. Until then I’ll just continue to drive my old Maruti 800. Submitted by LongNanoQueue Labels: Maruti 800, Tata, Tata Motors, tata nano
I have been reading stuff on Carazoo for quite some time now and I find the portal really interesting. As a college student, I would get into conversations on how cars could be the next fad for students like bikes are these days. Like it was cycles in the old days, now everyone rides to college on bikes. We believed a day would come soon when students could match the colours of their cars to their clothes. With cars like the one-lakh Tata Nano which is about to enter the new car market soon, that day might be just around the corner. Article Submitted by AK
Labels: Carazoo, College students, Tata, tata nano
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
I was surprised that Tara Tiny has come to rival the Tata Nano. Tiny is priced at Rs 99,999. It is just Re One less than the Nano showroom price. I think it is hilarious. We may soon just have to go to the supermarket to buy cars, instead of showrooms! Get me some bhindi and cauliflower and a Nano/Tiny on the way back!!! I think Tara would have earned some respectability if it had quoted the same price as the Tata Nano or added some extra technology to make it slightly more different than the Nano. It makes cars look so cheap that there is no difference between household groceries and cars. I believe that there should be some kind of understanding between the car manufacturers to quote such prices. Anyway, I’d rather go for Tata that is established than for Tara who may just blink like a Tara for some time and vanish in the galaxy of cars! Article Submitted by Joker
Labels: One Lakh Car, Tata, tata nano, Upcoming Cars
Monday, 18 February 2008
I was waiting to take part in the Auto Expo, but I missed the opportunity two years back. I enjoyed the recently concluded Auto Expo at New Delhi in Jan. Most people are hardly interest in the auto industry and usually do not bother about the auto expo and other auto-related events, but this time I was thunder-struck to find even a common person talking about the Expo even before the Expo started. Most of the newspapers, TV channels, and car portals started churning out stories on the Expo and gave a wide coverage of the event.
Why so much hype? Simple - the 1-lakh car, Nano. Nano walked away with all the honors when it was introduced at the Expo gearing people to go out of their way to come and see this small wonder in Delhi. I was proud to be a part of such a memorable event.
I am going to take part in the 78th Geneva Auto Show in March and just heard that Tata is going to display the Nano there as well. This will be Tata’s 11th year of participation in the Geneva Auto Show. Nano was born in India and will make its first International debut at this event.
Only BMW, Ferrari, Audi, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, and other global players have been the highlight at Geneva, but this time Nano will leave these foreign car manufacturers gawking at its achievement!
Article Submitted by AutoMeFreakLabels: Auto-Expo, Auto-Shows, Foreign cars, media coverage, tata nano
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