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Hyundai enters luxury bus market in India 2008-04-15 08:17:00 Hyundai Motors has contributed a lot in auto industry by offering stylish, powerful and stable cars to millions of people in India
at reasonable prices. After achieving a tremendous success in car business, Hyundai is now moving to rapidly growing luxury bus market in India. The Hyundai will manufacture buses in collaboration with London based Caparo group. When we talk about Hyundai, the pictures of Hyundai’s popular small cars including cute i10, Getz Prime, Santro Xing will emerge in our minds. Hyundai has been in car business for the past many decades, so it easily understands what customers are expecting from it. As it always worked as per the whims and fancies of its customers to keep them happy by releasing many good cars and enjoyed a great patronage of its customer for maint Read more:Hyundai
Argentum Motors Welcomes Karmann 2008-04-14 18:07:00 Delhi-based Argentum Motors
is holding discussions with Wilhelm Karmann GmbH of Germany to manufacture exclusive high-end luxury cars in India. Karmann is the world’s leading specialty car manufacturers. The company designs and produces unique luxury cars for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Chrysler, Porsche, Nissan, Land Rover and Volkswagen. India being the second hottest destination in the world for car manufacturers, after China of course, is heavily under the scope of foreign brands. Specialty cars will be the new style statement. Karmann will add new spice to the luxury car concept. If you wanted to own an exclusive car with your personal style statement, your chance is just around the corner!
UK and Indian Small Cars 2008-04-14 18:01:00 It’s interesting to note that the United Kingdom has launched a study to take stock of the impact that the Indian automobile Industry may have on their own auto industry. For decades UK has been a hub of car manufacturers with major global players operating successfully from there. Now, the advent of the Indian automobile industry in the world arena is surely something that makes others pull up their socks. UK's car industry is facing a number of challenges as it moves ahead into the next decade particularly when it comes to tackling a continued rise in competition from countries such as China, India and Eastern European entities that are able to build and sell cheap cars.UK is working to ensure that its car industry can build on existing strengths and remain competitive in an in Read more:Small
Ford Fusion fails, where CRV scores 2008-04-16 02:08:00 Did Ford need Fusion at all? I think no. Fusion has been moving slowly in sales clearly giving a signal to its manufacturers. Though it may have been a fast mover in Europe, but the car has not made any significant impact on the crossover SUV in Indian car market. Look at the recently launched Honda CRV. It has sold several numbers across several cities. The demand for the SUV is just dropping in like leaves from a tree in autumn. Fusion only has an impressive interior and its off-road tyres, but nothing more. Its performance of 68 bhp seems too little. Its heavy body mass dose not give the push you want from a Ford car. The unimaginative designing is also of no help. The petrol and diesel variants are good on road performances but slow while moving of the shelf. Ford would have done Read more:scores
Hyundai TB may replace Santro in India 2008-04-16 02:05:00 Hyundai Motors has made its remarkable presence in small car segment by introducing stylish and affordable cars like Hyundai i10, Getz Prime, Santro Xing. Hyundai has always been attentive and alert about its position in the car market. It will not take any chance to loose its customers. Hyundai will soon launch Hyundai TB (Think Basic) which would fall in between Santro and Accent. Hyundai has planned to launch new TB to get hold on Santro’s customers opting for other cars than Santro. The new TB will probably replaced Santro Xing in India
. The new Hyundai TB is slightly bigger than Santro with more striking looks and style. It would be able to carry five passengers with more spacious interiors. It will offer 3 engines to choose from. Hyundai is expecting to launch this vehicle imm Read more:Hyundai
Maruti ups production 2008-04-16 02:00:00 Maruti seems to be going from strength to strength. The company has continued to maintain its lead in the Indian despite tough competition from competitors like Hyundai, Chevrolet and Honda. The company has innovated itself over number of years and has rightly identified the pulse of Indian consumer demands. It is gearing up its production capacity to meet the long list of demand. With its plans to touch the 10 lakh cars per year in production, it will further grow in Indian Automobile Industry. The company has an impressive line of cars and still stands apart with the latest launch of Swift DZire.
Discrepancies in Car prices 2008-04-16 01:59:00 Are car manufacturers selling us Indian cars at prices higher than that they are sold in Western countries. But most car manufacturers would say that they are holier than thou! Look at this – Skoda is selling Laura which puffs out 200 bhp power for European markets. But, the same car come with half power -100 bhp, is sold in India. And the price is same! Don’t you think that car manufacturer’s should lower down the prices and fix it according to the performance! Look at Skoda’s performance. It does not feature in any premium car manufacturer list in Europe, but in India it is doing roaring business. It shows that car manufacturers still think Indians car buyers can be convinced to buy anything they give.
Banks wants people to take more car loans 2008-04-19 01:16:00 You know that banks love loans and borrowers. They love to net customers with various loan offers and can go to any length to do it. Forget home loans, the latest trend is car loans in banking circles. Many public sector banks have already started wooing customers with different offers. After noticing that car loans were going slow due to high interest rates, the banks have devised ways of making it look more attractive. The Bank of India (BOI) and Union Bank of India (UBI) have already reduced interest rates on car loans. The biggest banking chain State Bank of India (SBI) Mumbai zone has recently organised a special rally for its customers to promote car loans in the month of March. The rally is open to all its customers in Mumbai and Thane. The campaign is expecting to last till Ap Read more:wants
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Beetle comes later in 2008 2008-04-18 14:31:00 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. Read more:Beetle
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Palio successor soon 2008-04-18 04:35:00 Fiat has always been making attempts to keep its customers a happier lot. Now with a line up of new modes slated to be launched in India, the Italian car maker is also planning a successor to its biggest selling Palio model. The Palio’s successor will be based on Panda platform but will have a bigger body. This is a part of companies plan to introduce low priced car in India markets by 2010. The car is expected to be ready by the end of next year. Therefore, with the growing interest of Car makers in manufacturing small cars depict that the trend is moving away from big cars and SUVs due to rising fuel costs and growing concern about pollution.
Beetle comes later in 2008 2008-04-18 03:51:00 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. Read more:Beetle
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Only 50 thousand Nanos for 2008 -2009 2008-04-18 03:43:00 When Tata Motors announced the availability of Rs 1 lakh car Nano by October many were left wondering what would be the situation of our already overcrowded roads. But this fear seems not to be a reality in the near past. News is that Tata Motors will be rolling out just 50,000 cars from its Singur plant during 2008–09. Vendors associated with the people's car project told expect an output of around 15,000 units between September and December going up briskly to 35,000 units during January-March of this fiscal. Tata Motors has already announced that the bulk production would only start in 2008–10. Besides its plant in India, Tata Motors has plans to manufacture and assemble Nano cars in South Africa for the African market.
Air cars coming soon in Indian cities 2008-04-18 01:12:00 Are you fed up of old toxic fumes spitting taxis, then click a picture and keep it with you because the scene may soon become history with the advent of air cars. Major cities of India will be buzzing with compressed air cars starting from this year. The air car will serve as taxis in major cities like Mumbai and Delhi. We are sure that these cars will bring down pollution level. India will get the delivery of 6000 compressed air cars. Apart from India, other countries like Germany, Sweden and France have also placed order for these cars. And guess by whom this car is being built! Of course, our own Tata Motors which brought the rights for air cars from a European based car manufacturing company-MDI.
No rivals for Tata Nano 2008-04-17 02:18:00 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.
Compact sedan segment gets competitive 2008-04-17 02:12:00 With in a span of six months, the entry level car segment has become the most competitive segment. Interestingly, all these cars are under the 4 meter length and quality for a lesser excise duty than regular sedan
s. First Tata Motors launched Indigo CS, and recently Maruti released the Swift DZire in March. Toyota has also jumped the fray and has announced a small sedan to compete against the two big players. While Suzuki tampered with existing car Swift, Toyota will bring with the Japanese experience of small cars. It has partnership with Daihatsu Motors, a leading manufacturer of small cars in Japan. The company is also appreciated for meeting international standards for car comfort. So when you can get all conveniences and comforts in smaller sedans, why go for larger cars at all?
JLR could put Tata in elite club 2008-04-17 02:12:00 Tata Motors has done something that no car manufactures have ever done before in India. With the Jaguar takeover, Tata has given a new turning point to the Indian Automobile Industry. According to a section of UK press, Tata could now compete with the Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Nissan, the ultimate luxury statements, if it increases production of Jaguar and Land Rover. The marketing would not be difficult as Jaguar and Land Rover are strong brands of style statement in UK, US and other developed economies. If the company decided to go for aggressive marketing and hike production volumes, then it would surely catapult Tata to the elite club easily.But still we have to wait to see if other Indian company would go for such a strategy.
A re-designed Palio Stile– worthy of a look 2008-04-21 18:25:00 The Fiat Palio has not been a big hit, but it is liked by car enthusiasts. The Palio Stile has more interior space than the hot selling Swift. It has been given 60 mm more space than Swift. Those who wanted a good looking car will get more than they asked for. The company has re-designed
the bumpers, headlight and taillights grille. The new and better looking Palio Stile has been given the superb Fiat technology of multi-jet engines. Fiat has demonstrated that multi-jet engines not only enhance performance but also improve fuel efficiency. Palio Stile has been designed to give 75 bhp power and 64 mm torque. With such an interesting array of features and a highly fuel efficient engine, we will have to wait and watch if car buyers will flock to Fiat dealerships again. Will the car buyers
Pioneer offer an all-in-one entertainment for cars 2008-04-21 05:28:00 In-car entertainment has gained immense market in the recent days. While audio forms a major chunk of in-car entertainment, the new technology like bluetooth handsfree and GPS (global positioning systems) facility are increasing in popularity. There are several companies already into the business. Here is good news for gizmo freak, Pioneer
, which is a major name in car audio system, has now launched an all-in-one entertainment unit named AVIC-F900BT. It is a combo of integrated/portable GPS device which is easy to connect to other devices in the car. It has also launched a new premium in-car navigation solution. The highlights of the device include a 5.8 inch touch screen with inbuilt mapping facility. It also has an in-built DVD player while the audio is powered by Pioneer amplifier,
Check used car antecedents before buying 2008-04-21 05:12:00 Those who want to buy used cars from unauthorized used car markets should beware from buying stolen cars. It has been found in most case where stolen cars have been traced, the buyers were completely unaware of its precedents. According to police at least one passenger vehicle car is stolen every minute in India. The highest number of vehicle theft is noticed in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. With millions of cars on streets it has become very important that a cars history is thoroughly checked, before you make buy in used car markets. Read more:Check
Steel price rise puts pressure on car makers 2008-04-21 04:49:00 The rising steel price
s have put a lot of pressure on car manufacturers to raise car prices. The cost of steel has increased by 3.5 percent. The prices have risen despite of efforts by the union government and steel manufacturers. The added cost of steel will increase inputs cost which will have a cascading effect on the entire cost of the car. Mahindra Renault has already increased prices of Logan, and Tata has upped prices on its entire range of commercial vehicles. So far, the small car segment remains untouched by the hike in steel prices. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai have postponed their decision to hike prices of cars. Tata has decided to weather the crisis and has retained the same prices for its passenger cars. However, the rising inputs cost could force the car manufacturers to c Read more:Steel
Volkswagen wants a pie in Rs 5 lakh car segment 2008-04-22 03:53:00 The German car manufacturer Volkswagen
seems predicted a fortune in the Rs 5 lakh car segment. While the Tata Motors and other manufacturer are hopping over the cheap small cars the German car maker sees a market on little higher end. Just months after release of the Skoda Fabia, the large sized hatchback, the Volkswagen India is mulling on introducing two new cars in the Rs 5 lakh car segment. As per company reports the cars will be released in the Indian market in the next three-four years. One of these models will be Up! Which will be marketed under the Volkswagen name and other will be marketed with Skoda badge. Well this will provide buyers with more option who are looking for cars priced between Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. Read more:wants
Industry future depends on SC judgment 2008-04-22 02:48:00 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.
GM to increase service centres 2008-04-22 02:20:00 General Motors India officials are smiling from ear to ear. The reason is increasing sales and increased production, India has come into the centre stage of GM international policies. The company has sold an astounding 60,000 cars in 2007 and has upped its target to 90,000 cars for the year 2008. But increasing sales have also brought in the need for after sales services. Here is good news for all GM car owners. The company is trying to increase the number of after sales service centres
. It now plans to increase it to 145 sales outlets and 160 service centres across the country. With this move it will be able to meet customer expectations for continued supply of parts and services. General Motors is already eyeing the top spot in customer satisfaction and increased sales in
Delhi pushes 15-year olds off road 2008-04-22 02:04:00 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.
BMW Mini keeps Indian roads waiting 2008-04-24 02:23:00 Mini, BMW’s luxury small car was scheduled to launch in 2009. The BMW venture in small luxury cars segment is now delayed due to certain reasons and rescheduled for 2010. BMW cars are successfully rolling in Indian roads. But the company feels 2009 is not the right time to launch the Mini. May be the company has thought of some other strategy for its introduction in Indian market. But this is a good news for the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen who is planning to launch the Beetle this year. The Beetle will cost Rs15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh almost same as BMW Mini which will cost Rs 20 lakh. Being uncertain about the Mini’s success in India, the company has announced to sell the car only in Mumbai and Delhi. Read more:keeps
Mercedes-Benz has different story to tell 2008-04-23 07:27:00 With its advent in the year 1994 in India, Mercedes
-Benz becomes the pioneer in luxury car segment in India. The company offer wide selection of car in India. It has recorded 20,000th Mercedes-Benz on April 9 which exceeded the production line. The 20.000th Mercedes-Benz was not any model but Indian E-Class. This record will really prove effective in expanding its wings more in the Indian market. Sales statistic is also impressive, it has sold about 1,000 cars in the beginning of the year 2008 which is almost 60% more compare to last year sale. The company is preparing to beat its competitors in luxury car segment with its new plant at Chakan in Pune which is expected to roll out cars in 2009. Well, it is a good news for all car lovers who want to see more Marcedes-Benz cars in Indian ro Read more:different
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REVA joins Bangalore Airport 2008-04-23 07:25:00 Maini REVA, the only electric car shining on the Indian roads will be seen in the Bangalore
International Airport for Globe Ground operations. This eco-friendly car will be used to ferry the airport staff who manage ground handling operations for different airlines at the new airport. REVA is a Bangalore based company located at the Bommasandra Industrial area and has an installed capacity of 6000 units with over 275 employees. Currently EEC-certified models is available in India and also marketed in U.K., Norway, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Malta, Sri Lanka, Cyprus and Greece. It is good to know that people are opting for eco-friendly cars and hope others also choose these cars which inurn will help to make our environment pollution free.
GM has exciting prospects for India 2008-04-23 04:01:00 General Motors forayed into India
way back in 2003 with their Tavera MUV. Five years on and several milestones later, GM's new plans are optimistic and exciting
. The Tavera MUV has appealed to the cab market as well as families. Their Aveo sedan has seen steady sales in numbers. Their small car the Spark is attracting a large number of customers. GM has set itself a target of 90,000 cars for 2008, which is 30,000 more than the target they achieved in 2007. This naturally means that they have to step on the gas, and increase their service outlets accordingly. GM plans on increasing the number from 145 to 160 service stations which will take care of fulfilling the 'Chevrolet Promise.' GM has a lot to offer in the future. Their Innova-like MPV scheduled for International markets was caug
New look for Kolkata roads 2008-04-25 01:20:00 The old face of Kolkata
(Calcutta) was symbolized by the intellectuals and man-pulled rickshaws. But now the modern face of Kolkata will have BMW cars beside the intellectuals. After different capitals like Delhi (country), Mumbai, (financial), Bangalore (Silicon Valley) and Chennai (cinemas) have got their own BWM outlets, it is now time for communist’s stronghold Kolkata to make way for a luxury car outlet. BMW has opened an exclusive showroom for its cars. It will sell all the models available in India like the 3, 5, 6, 7 series, the X series and M3 coupe. The cars can also be serviced here. BMW will cater to all its clients in eastern India through Kolkata. The BMW cars will be in stark contrast against the cycle rickshaws and trams. It will be exciting to have leisurely pace
Electric cars get subsidy in Delhi 2008-04-25 01:14:00 After asking the 15-year old cars to undergo a thorough health check–up and asking those who fail the test to retire, The Delhi government has now gone soft on battery operated vehicles. In India the only commercial battery operated car is Bangalore based Reva Maini’s electric cars. The car cost Rs 3.5 lakh in the rest of the country, but will cost merely Rs 2.5 lakh. As much as Rs 1 lakh will be reduced in the total take home price. The state government is giving subsidies of 30 percent. This will really help Delhi to become one of the cleanest cities and also a good news for buyers who want to buy these cars. The thick emission fog will give way for sunlight and birds may chirp on trees. The cost of this bright future will be Rs 35 crore per year for the government. And now do Read more:Electric
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