Eicher Motors` vehicle sales increased by less than 1% in February, reports Business Standard.
The India`s fourth largest commercial vehicle maker, sold just 420 units as against 418 units sold in the same month of the previous year.
Total sales, including domestic and exports for the month, stood at 477 units as compared to sales of 464 units in February 2007, registering a growth of 2.80%.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Citroen in talks with local players for India entry
Recently in Geneva The French presence in the Indian automobile industry could receive a boost within the next couple of years with the entry of Citroen. Encouraged by the success of Renault and undeterred by the hurried exit of parent brand Peugeot a few years ago, Citroen is now exploring the possibility of entering the Indian market and may join hands with a local partner.
Speaking to Business Line at the company?s stall at the Geneva Motor Show, the company spokesperson Ms Gro Hoeg said that Citroen is in talks for a possible India entry. She however, refused to name the parties with whom the company is currently engaged in discussions.
The Citroen brand is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group. It has a strong French and European presence and has the entire range of passenger vehicles under the umbrella brand. Of particular interest to the Indian market would be its small cars and compact sedans.
Talking about its products, the Citroen spokesperson said that the company has cars like the C1 and C2 which are small hatches that will be suitable for the Indian market. Incidentally, the C1 is a small car which is made on the same platform and re-badged as the Toyota Aygo and the Peugeot 107, by the companies in a three-way joint manufacturing venture. It is not clear whether Citroen will eventually set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India or will want to adopt the contract manufacturing route. Citroen?s most iconic car was the 2CV, which along with the Volkswagen Beetle was among the first people?s car to be built.
Speaking to Business Line at the company?s stall at the Geneva Motor Show, the company spokesperson Ms Gro Hoeg said that Citroen is in talks for a possible India entry. She however, refused to name the parties with whom the company is currently engaged in discussions.
The Citroen brand is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group. It has a strong French and European presence and has the entire range of passenger vehicles under the umbrella brand. Of particular interest to the Indian market would be its small cars and compact sedans.
Talking about its products, the Citroen spokesperson said that the company has cars like the C1 and C2 which are small hatches that will be suitable for the Indian market. Incidentally, the C1 is a small car which is made on the same platform and re-badged as the Toyota Aygo and the Peugeot 107, by the companies in a three-way joint manufacturing venture. It is not clear whether Citroen will eventually set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in India or will want to adopt the contract manufacturing route. Citroen?s most iconic car was the 2CV, which along with the Volkswagen Beetle was among the first people?s car to be built.
Mitsubishi plans bigger line-up in next 2 years
Recently in Geneva Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the Japanese collaborator of Hindustan Motors, is looking to expand its presence in the Indian market with a bigger line up of vehicles in the next two years.
The company, which has had a manufacturing collaboration with HM since 1998, and which currently has three models in the market, is also targeting to triple its sales during the next two years from the present 3,000-odd vehicles to about 10,000 units by 2010.
Amongst the first new products to be launched in the market here will be the Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) like the Honda CR-V and the Chevrolet Captiva.
Currently, the Mistubishi Lancer Cedia sedan, and the Pajero and Montero SUVs are sold by HM through its dealerships. One of the other products that Mitsubishi executives have spoken about for a possible India debut is the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle).
Outlander making
Speaking to Business Line at the sidelines of the Geneva Motor Show, Mr Osamu Masuko, President, Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, said that the company now plans to locally manufacture the Outlander. Earlier, Mitsubishi was considering importing the SUV into India. The Outlander sports a sticker price of about $30,000 in markets like the US.
Current plans include a semi-knocked down (SKD) kit assembly and an aggressive localisation of parts for the Outlander. The vehicle is likely to be assembled at HM?s plant near Chennai and the resultant cost savings from localisation is expected to help the company keep the costs of assembling the SUV low, eventually enabling a more competitive pricing strategy.
Talking about the company?s relationship with HM, Mr Masuko said that the Japanese company is satisfied with its current standing in the Indian market and that it has no plans to either takeover the Indian operations or to set up a different subsidiary.
No small car plan
Mr Masuko also mentioned that Mitsubishi is keen on exploring a larger presence in the Indian market, including a wider product offering. ?However, Mitsubishi has no plans to enter the highly competitive small car segment in the near future. Instead, we will want to launch more niche segment products,? Mr Masuko said.
In the past, the Japanese company has been beleaguered by financial problems, and its India strategy has not been as aggressive as the other Japanese automobile companies. Mr Masuko said that Mitsubishi will increase its focus on the Indian market and is targeting sales of 10,000 units by 2010.
The company, which has had a manufacturing collaboration with HM since 1998, and which currently has three models in the market, is also targeting to triple its sales during the next two years from the present 3,000-odd vehicles to about 10,000 units by 2010.
Amongst the first new products to be launched in the market here will be the Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) like the Honda CR-V and the Chevrolet Captiva.
Currently, the Mistubishi Lancer Cedia sedan, and the Pajero and Montero SUVs are sold by HM through its dealerships. One of the other products that Mitsubishi executives have spoken about for a possible India debut is the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle).
Outlander making
Speaking to Business Line at the sidelines of the Geneva Motor Show, Mr Osamu Masuko, President, Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, said that the company now plans to locally manufacture the Outlander. Earlier, Mitsubishi was considering importing the SUV into India. The Outlander sports a sticker price of about $30,000 in markets like the US.
Current plans include a semi-knocked down (SKD) kit assembly and an aggressive localisation of parts for the Outlander. The vehicle is likely to be assembled at HM?s plant near Chennai and the resultant cost savings from localisation is expected to help the company keep the costs of assembling the SUV low, eventually enabling a more competitive pricing strategy.
Talking about the company?s relationship with HM, Mr Masuko said that the Japanese company is satisfied with its current standing in the Indian market and that it has no plans to either takeover the Indian operations or to set up a different subsidiary.
No small car plan
Mr Masuko also mentioned that Mitsubishi is keen on exploring a larger presence in the Indian market, including a wider product offering. ?However, Mitsubishi has no plans to enter the highly competitive small car segment in the near future. Instead, we will want to launch more niche segment products,? Mr Masuko said.
In the past, the Japanese company has been beleaguered by financial problems, and its India strategy has not been as aggressive as the other Japanese automobile companies. Mr Masuko said that Mitsubishi will increase its focus on the Indian market and is targeting sales of 10,000 units by 2010.
Argentum to expand capacity to produce 4 lakh small cars
New Delhi, In a short span after Argentum Motors acquired the production facility of erstwhile Daewoo Motors, the company is set to expand its capacity for small cars to 4 lakh per annum. Argentum Motors would also start manufacturing 1-2 litre engines to cater to the demand for small cars.
?We are creating flexibility at our plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Our existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre,? said Mr Ajay Singh, Chairman, Argentum Motors.
He said that the company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which would have a capacity of 2.5 lakh-3 lakh cars per annum at an investment of Rs 500 crore.
?The new capacity would be in addition to our existing one, allowing us to produce 4 lakh small cars per annum,? said Mr Singh. The company had earlier said that the plant had a capacity to produce 2 lakh car bodies, 4 lakh engines, 4 lakh gear boxes and 35,000 aluminium die casting division per annum.
On the company?s interest to manufacture Nano in response to Mr Ratan Tata?s statements about Tata Motors open for licensed manufacturing of the car, Mr Singh said, ?We have no intention of making the Nano because of lower margins. But it has led to the whole world looking at India as a hub for small cars. So we are essentially looking at OEMs who would like to outsource manufacturing to India for their global operations.?
Initially, the company expects to commence its component business by May with exports mainly to the European market. Eventually it intends to contract manufacture cars.
?We are in the final stages of negotiation for manufacturing of components which would start by May. While we are talking to both European and American OEMs, our exports are likely to be to Europe,? he added. In the first year of operations, the company plans to utilise 25 per cent of its production capacity.
Regarding the company?s plans for contract manufacturing for commercial vehicles, Mr Singh said, ?We are talking to commercial vehicle manufacturers for helping us build bodies and other parts for this segment of vehicles. This includes CV companies who are looking to enter India with their products as well as those who already have a presence.? The company is promoted by former Hyundai President Mr B. V. R Subbu; Director promoter of SpiceJet Mr Ajay Singh; and Mr Ashish Deora
?We are creating flexibility at our plant to suit a larger range of vehicles. Our existing facility, which can produce engines in the size of 1.3-1.7 litre, is being expanded for 1-2 litre,? said Mr Ajay Singh, Chairman, Argentum Motors.
He said that the company was also setting up a new paint shop and an assembly line which would have a capacity of 2.5 lakh-3 lakh cars per annum at an investment of Rs 500 crore.
?The new capacity would be in addition to our existing one, allowing us to produce 4 lakh small cars per annum,? said Mr Singh. The company had earlier said that the plant had a capacity to produce 2 lakh car bodies, 4 lakh engines, 4 lakh gear boxes and 35,000 aluminium die casting division per annum.
On the company?s interest to manufacture Nano in response to Mr Ratan Tata?s statements about Tata Motors open for licensed manufacturing of the car, Mr Singh said, ?We have no intention of making the Nano because of lower margins. But it has led to the whole world looking at India as a hub for small cars. So we are essentially looking at OEMs who would like to outsource manufacturing to India for their global operations.?
Initially, the company expects to commence its component business by May with exports mainly to the European market. Eventually it intends to contract manufacture cars.
?We are in the final stages of negotiation for manufacturing of components which would start by May. While we are talking to both European and American OEMs, our exports are likely to be to Europe,? he added. In the first year of operations, the company plans to utilise 25 per cent of its production capacity.
Regarding the company?s plans for contract manufacturing for commercial vehicles, Mr Singh said, ?We are talking to commercial vehicle manufacturers for helping us build bodies and other parts for this segment of vehicles. This includes CV companies who are looking to enter India with their products as well as those who already have a presence.? The company is promoted by former Hyundai President Mr B. V. R Subbu; Director promoter of SpiceJet Mr Ajay Singh; and Mr Ashish Deora
Ford, Tata likely to sign Jaguar MoU within 2 weeks
LONDON: Tata Motors is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding to buy Ford Motor Co's luxury UK brands Jaguar and Land Rover in the next two weeks, a labour union negotiator said on Friday.
There are no roadblocks holding back the deal, but negotiations have proved complex, added Dave Osborne, national secretary for vehicle building at the Unite union. Unite is the main union representing workers at Land Rover and Jaguar, and has about 12,000 members there.
A separate source close to the deal also said it could be concluded "within weeks". Negotiations are now focusing on the future relationship between Ford and the two luxury brands, which will continue to take Ford engines and body parts and will share technology and intellectual property rights, the source added.
Tata has been in talks with Ford since it was chosen as the front-runner to buy the units a few days into 2008.
"We expect a memorandum of understanding between Ford and Tata to be signed within the next couple of weeks," Osborne told Reuters. "At the end of the day, this is between Ford and Tata, but that's the information we're picking up."
A Ford spokesman said there were no roadblocks and it was still on track to conclude the deal in early 2008.
There are no roadblocks holding back the deal, but negotiations have proved complex, added Dave Osborne, national secretary for vehicle building at the Unite union. Unite is the main union representing workers at Land Rover and Jaguar, and has about 12,000 members there.
A separate source close to the deal also said it could be concluded "within weeks". Negotiations are now focusing on the future relationship between Ford and the two luxury brands, which will continue to take Ford engines and body parts and will share technology and intellectual property rights, the source added.
Tata has been in talks with Ford since it was chosen as the front-runner to buy the units a few days into 2008.
"We expect a memorandum of understanding between Ford and Tata to be signed within the next couple of weeks," Osborne told Reuters. "At the end of the day, this is between Ford and Tata, but that's the information we're picking up."
A Ford spokesman said there were no roadblocks and it was still on track to conclude the deal in early 2008.
Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande
CHANDIGARH: Tata Motors on Friday announced the launch of its latest passenger vehicle 'Sumo Grande' here.
Available in three variants, the Sumo Grande would carry a price tag in the range of Rs 6.55 lakh to Rs 7.49 lakh here, Tata Motors, Head Product Group, S G Saksena told reporters.
Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2550 MM, it is powered by new generation 2.2 litre direct injection common rail engine, fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger and fuel efficiency.
The vehicle would be available in 7 colors including 4 shades, sunset orange, zephyr green, mineral red and marine blue, he said.
Available in three variants, the Sumo Grande would carry a price tag in the range of Rs 6.55 lakh to Rs 7.49 lakh here, Tata Motors, Head Product Group, S G Saksena told reporters.
Designed with a longer wheelbase of 2550 MM, it is powered by new generation 2.2 litre direct injection common rail engine, fitted with a variable geometry turbocharger and fuel efficiency.
The vehicle would be available in 7 colors including 4 shades, sunset orange, zephyr green, mineral red and marine blue, he said.
Honda plans to enter 100 cc segment in 2010
Pune, Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) will enter the 100 cc motorcycle segment, and expects to launch a product in the 2010-11 fiscal.
Speaking at the launch of its latest scooter in the premium category ? the Aviator ? in Pune, Mr N.K. Rattan, Divisional Head (Sales and Marketing), HMSI, said, ?We believe that sales of 100 cc motorcycles are very strong, and we will enter this segment in 2010-11.?
The assertion comes on the back of strong motorcycle sales during the current fiscal. ?Last fiscal, HMSI sold 7.2 lakh two-wheelers including 5.5 lakh scooters. This year, we expect to sell 8.8 lakh units, including 2.8 lakh bikes, which translates into 65 per cent growth in motorbike sales,? Mr Rattan said.
Current offerings
The company presently offers two motorcycle options ? the 125 cc Shine and the 150 cc Unicorn ? both manufactured at its Gurgaon facility, and selling roughly 17,000 and 9,000 units per month respectively.
The company has also restructured its manufacturing lines, having shifted production of the Aviator to the new line adjoining that where its other scooters ? Activa, Dio and Eterno ? are manufactured.
It is targeting sales of 1-lakh units of the Aviator during the next fiscal and has plans to launch a new scooter around September 2009.
Speaking at the launch of its latest scooter in the premium category ? the Aviator ? in Pune, Mr N.K. Rattan, Divisional Head (Sales and Marketing), HMSI, said, ?We believe that sales of 100 cc motorcycles are very strong, and we will enter this segment in 2010-11.?
The assertion comes on the back of strong motorcycle sales during the current fiscal. ?Last fiscal, HMSI sold 7.2 lakh two-wheelers including 5.5 lakh scooters. This year, we expect to sell 8.8 lakh units, including 2.8 lakh bikes, which translates into 65 per cent growth in motorbike sales,? Mr Rattan said.
Current offerings
The company presently offers two motorcycle options ? the 125 cc Shine and the 150 cc Unicorn ? both manufactured at its Gurgaon facility, and selling roughly 17,000 and 9,000 units per month respectively.
The company has also restructured its manufacturing lines, having shifted production of the Aviator to the new line adjoining that where its other scooters ? Activa, Dio and Eterno ? are manufactured.
It is targeting sales of 1-lakh units of the Aviator during the next fiscal and has plans to launch a new scooter around September 2009.
New version of Honda?s Accord to roll out by June
Kolkata, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd will launch a new version of its Accord variant in May-June this year. The premium car manufacturer has also lined up the launch of a hybrid version of the Honda Civic and a new version of the Honda City in the months thereafter, according to Mr Kuldip Nayar, Chairman of Pinnacle Honda, the largest fully-automated Honda showroom-cum-service center in India.
Speaking to newspersons at the inauguration of Pinnacle Honda?s showroom here, Mr Nayar said Honda is also working on plans to launch a ?small car? in India by 2009-10. He said the company is upbeat on growth prospects in eastern India and is in the process of setting up dealerships in cities such as Jamshedpur, Guwahati and Siliguri. Within Eastern India and at present, Honda Siel Cars India has a dealership presence only in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.
Mr Nayar said by the end of the current fiscal Honda Siel Cars India hopes to sell 66,000 Honda units in the country. This would comprise the Honda City, Honda Civic, Honda Accord and the SUV, Honda CR-V. The market in eastern India currently accounts for only 1,800 Honda units. This is expected to go up by 15 per cent in 2008-09, Mr Nayar said.
He said an investment of Rs 20 crore had been made in the Honda Pinnacle 3S (sales, service & spares) facility here. The breakeven on the same is expected only in 2010-11.
Speaking to newspersons at the inauguration of Pinnacle Honda?s showroom here, Mr Nayar said Honda is also working on plans to launch a ?small car? in India by 2009-10. He said the company is upbeat on growth prospects in eastern India and is in the process of setting up dealerships in cities such as Jamshedpur, Guwahati and Siliguri. Within Eastern India and at present, Honda Siel Cars India has a dealership presence only in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.
Mr Nayar said by the end of the current fiscal Honda Siel Cars India hopes to sell 66,000 Honda units in the country. This would comprise the Honda City, Honda Civic, Honda Accord and the SUV, Honda CR-V. The market in eastern India currently accounts for only 1,800 Honda units. This is expected to go up by 15 per cent in 2008-09, Mr Nayar said.
He said an investment of Rs 20 crore had been made in the Honda Pinnacle 3S (sales, service & spares) facility here. The breakeven on the same is expected only in 2010-11.
After Jaguar & Land Rover deal, what's next for Ford?
NEW YORK: As Ford Motor Co closes in on a deal to sell its famed Jaguar and Land Rover brands, the struggling automaker could be nearing the end of the road on the asset sales that have been cushioning its turnaround.
Analysts caution that Ford, which has spun off assets ranging from the Hertz car rental agency to the Aston Martin luxury brand, must shift its focus to fixing the money-losing business at the heart of its problems: making and selling cars and trucks in the United State
Analysts caution that Ford, which has spun off assets ranging from the Hertz car rental agency to the Aston Martin luxury brand, must shift its focus to fixing the money-losing business at the heart of its problems: making and selling cars and trucks in the United State
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Elegance 12.64 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda octavia 1.9 TDI Elegance AT 13.44 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDL L&K 14.15 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia 1.8 TPI RS 13.53 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Octavia Rider 1.8 TPI 11.87 Mumbai, India
SkodaAuto India Skoda Superb Elegance 24 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa LX EGR FF 5.06 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa EX EGR FF 5.28 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa GX EGR 5.63 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa EX Turbo 5.59 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa GX Turbo 5.97 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Sumo Victa Spacio 4.40 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari LX 4X2 7.40 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari LX 4X4 8.36 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EX 4X2 8.80 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EX 4X4 9.69 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EXI 4X2 Petrol 9.58 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Safari EXI 4X4 Petrol 10.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LEI V2 3.32 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LSI V2 3.51 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica LXI V2 3.96 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata indica DL 3.24 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLE 3.50 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLS 3.69 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indica DLX 4.09 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLE 4.22 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLS 4.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo GLX 4.81 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo LS (D) 4.72 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo LX (D) 5.12 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina GLE 4.29 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata indigo Marina GLS 4.47 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina GLX 4.90 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina LS 4.87 Mumbai, India
Tata Motors Tata Indigo Marina LX 5.27 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H1 10. Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H2 11 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H5 Anniversary 11.50 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H3 11.63 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Corolla H4 12.13 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Camry V4 18.55 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Camry V6 19.62 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis A3 5.43 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis FS F5 6.69 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis GS G5 7.73 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis RS E2 Petrol 7.77 Mumbai, India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India Qualis RS E3 Diesel 8.82 Mumbai, India
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Also at the Honda stall were two Unicorn-based concepts labelled CBF
Also at the Honda stall were two Unicorn-based concepts labelled CBF, both showing off a more aggressive look for the motorcycle. Significantly, both motorcycles were shown with twin rear shocks. Honda officials said, 'These concepts were primarily intended to gauge market response.' Honda also showed off the CBR600RR (middle-weight supersports), the CB600F Hornet (a naked bike based on the CBR600RR engine and the CBR1000RR (Honda’s sportbike flagship). Honda is considering a CBU line of products and Honda says that 2009 is a good bet should all the legalities fall into place.
Honda continues to reinvent the scooter market
Honda kicked off the two-wheeled adventure at the 9th Auto Expo with the unveiling of their fourth scooter for India, the Aviator. The Aviator, to be launched nationwide on March 6, is based on the Activa, but aims for a more mature, male audience. The scooter uses the same 102cc engine that powers the popular Activa, but the big changes are in the chassis department. Honda will introduce the countries first 12-inch wheels on a scooter, expected to make a significant different to the stability and feel of the scooter. The top-end variant will also get alloy wheels and the disc brake mounted to the front telescopic fork. Honda expects the Aviator to continue the success of Honda's gearless scooters, which currently hold a dominant 54 per cent market share. The Aviator's styling is all new, using a combination of metal and plastic panels. The design also boosts the practicality of the scooter with a larger under-seat storage space. Honda will sell the Aviator for an Activa-like price tag of Rs 39,675 ex-showroom when it goes on sale in early March.
BMW has added another sporty car to its India lineup
BMW has added another sporty car to its India lineup. But it is two-door coupe with 420 bhp available for the right foot to play around with. Ladies and gentlemen, BMW have launched the M3 coupe, and although it isn't cheap (Rs 74 lakh!), it surely is fast. The 4.0-litre V8 propels the car to 100 kph in 4.8 seconds and a restricted top-speed of 250 kph. De-restrict it (which BMW can do for a fee)and it can do northwards of 280 kph. BMW hopes to sell a couple of these in 2008, not enough to disturb Tata and the One lakh car, but enough to make Audi and Mercedes sit-up and get their sportier RS and AMG variants.
Volkswagen unveiled their award winning Up
Volkswagen unveiled their award winning Up! concept, the rear-engined, four-seater small car that is destined for Indian shores. But that will happen once the Pune plant is ready, sometime in late 2009. Meanwhile, Volkswagen will expand its product portfolio this year, with the launch of the Jetta sedan and Tiguan mini-SUV. The Jetta's imminent India launch was reported first by Business Standard in August, 2007 and we had accurately judged, down to the engine specifications. Volkswagen will launch the premium C-segment sedan with a 1.6-litre, 102 bhp petrol and 1.9-litre pump deuse engine with 105 bhp. Volkswagen state-of-the-art, DSG gearbox will also be available on the diesel. Expect it to be priced in the range of Rs 8-10 lakh, with local assembly to begin besides the Passat at Skoda's Aurangabad plant. The Tiguan on the other hand is currently being evaluated for India, with both petrol and diesel options. Andreas, MD, Volkswagen India said that the car will be priced to compete with the likes of the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail, both of which are available in the Rs 19 to 24 lakh price band. He also mentioned that it is being strongly considered for assembly in India.
Tata Motors big launch
Tata Motors big launch, second only to the much anticipated one lakh car was the Indica. Longer and sleeker than the current Indica, the new car is designed keeping international markets in mind that demand better creature and safety features. Tata Motors claims that the car is 120 mm longer with a 70 mm extra wheelbase. Besides featuring a more European exterior and interior design, the company has also worked at addressing their engine range. Motive power will come from a 1.3-litre quadra-jet diesel engine, a variant of the 1.3 multi-jet engine from Fiat that also powers the Maruti Suzuki Swift diesel. A new 1.2-litre variable valve petrol engine will also feature in the engine bay, a technology that has so far been a preserve of the likes of Toyota and Honda. Tata also featured the Indigo CS, a compact sedan with a notchback that allows the Indigo to fall within the 16 per cent excise duty bracket. The shortened Indigo is available in both petrol and diesel engines. The Indica Dicor completes the Dicor-isation of its entire car range. The common-rail diesel produces 70 bhp from a 1.4-litre engine and Tata claims it gives 15 per cent better fuel-efficiency. Tata also showed its Xenon pick-up, a stylish ute that has so far been available for export only.
The Sumo Grande
The Sumo Grande represents Tata's second generation of MUVs (multi utility vehicles) in India. A complete grounds-up development of the MUV, the Sumo Grande features the Safari's 2.2 Dicor engine, but with 120 bhp instead of 140 bhp. It features new aggregates, such as new front and rear suspension, a longer wheelbase, more space on the inside and new interiors with improved fit and finish. Developed over a span of two years, the Sumo Grande is positioned as an urban utility vehicle, that will take on Mahindra's Scorpio and the Toyota Innova. It is priced between Rs 6.50-7.50 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi, and is available in three trim levels.
Suzuki Swift
How about a thoroughly modern European hatchback for the price of a Suzuki Swift? That too complete with the safety features like airbags and ABS throughout the range? That is what the Skoda, the Czech arm of VW, is promising with the all new Fabia. The car will initially be available with 1.4 litre petrol and diesel engines and a 1.2 litre version will soon join the club. Prices start from a mouth watering Rs 4.99 lakh ex-showroom Maharashtra and goes up to Rs 7.68 lakh for the top-end diesel model. The diesel engine of the Fabia is extremely frugal and is expected to be more refined and powerful than the small capacity diesels available in India
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz pavilion is bang across that of Audi and both the German giants unveiled their entry level luxury cars. While the all new Mercedes C-Class officially launched the Audi A4 was premiered. The fourth generation C-Class is closer to the BMWs when it comes dynamics and features sharp, sporty look without losing the ‘carved out of metal’ USP of Mercedes sedans. The car will be assembled in Pune and will be available only with two engine options – the C200K will be powered by a 174 bhp supercharged four cylinder unit while the C220 CDI will get propulsion from a 170 bhp common-rail diesel. Unfortunately the more powerful C350 featuring the mighty V6 motor won’t come to India, let alone the C63 AMG which packs 457 powerful horses under the hood. The C200 K will carry a price tag of Rs 27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) while the diesel version will cost three lakh more.
However for the price of two C-Class cars Mercedes can offer you a swanky two door coupe. Also launched by Mercedes-Benz was the CLK 350 with a V6 engine good enough for 272 bhp.
Rivaling the C-Class on looks, performance and price, come May 2008, will be the brand new Audi A4. The A4 will be launched in India with a 2000 cc diesel engine but the line-up will grow to accommodate two more petrol and diesel engines by the end of the calendar year. Initially the car will be imported to India but assembly will start in Aurangabad by end 2008. Audi, a late comer in the luxury car market has already sold 350 cars in the country.
However for the price of two C-Class cars Mercedes can offer you a swanky two door coupe. Also launched by Mercedes-Benz was the CLK 350 with a V6 engine good enough for 272 bhp.
Rivaling the C-Class on looks, performance and price, come May 2008, will be the brand new Audi A4. The A4 will be launched in India with a 2000 cc diesel engine but the line-up will grow to accommodate two more petrol and diesel engines by the end of the calendar year. Initially the car will be imported to India but assembly will start in Aurangabad by end 2008. Audi, a late comer in the luxury car market has already sold 350 cars in the country.
General Motors India
General Motors India flexed its muscles big time at the Auto Expo and added a big SUV to its comprehensive Chevrolet line-up. The Chevrolet Captiva has the looks of the Honda CR-V (which has had a successful run as an import in India) and has the added advantage of a new generation common rail diesel engine. The car that undercuts the Honda by a couple of lakh rupees at Rs 17.74 ex-showroom Delhi is powered by a 2000 cc diesel that is good for 150 bhp. The Captiva comes with a full complement of safety features such as airbags and ABS.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Environment-friendly
The People's Car's tailpipe emission performance exceeds regulatory requirements. In terms of overall pollutants, it has a lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in India today. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that the car has low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation solution with a low carbon footprint.
Meets all safety requirements
The People's Car's safety performance exceeds current regulatory requirements. With an all sheet-metal body, it has a strong passenger compartment, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to the body. Tubeless tyres further enhance safety.
Fuel-efficient engine
"The People's Car has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminium, two-cylinder, 623 cc , 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine. This is the first time that a two-cylinder gasoline engine is being used in a car with single balancer shaft. The lean design strategy has helped minimise weight, which helps maximise performance per unit of energy consumed and delivers high fuel efficiency. Performance is controlled by a specially designed electronic engine management system.
Stylish, comfortable
The People's Car, designed with a family in mind, has a roomy passenger compartment with generous leg space and head room. It can comfortably seat four persons. Four doors with high seating position make ingress and egress easy.
Yet with a length of 3.1 metres, width of 1.5 metres and height of 1.6 metres, with adequate ground clearance, it can effortlessly manoeuvre on busy roads in cities as well as in rural areas. Its mono-volume design, with wheels at the corners and the powertrain at the rear, enables it to uniquely combine both space and manoeuvrability, which will set a new benchmark among small cars.
When launched, the car will be available in both standard and deluxe versions. Both versions will offer a wide range of body colours, and other accessories so that the car can be customised to an individual's preferences.
A comfortable, safe, all-weather car, high on fuel efficiency & low on emissions
Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors, today unveiled the Tata ' NANO', the People's Car from Tata Motors that India and the world have been looking forward to. A development, which signifies a first for the global automobile industry, the People's Car brings the comfort and safety of a car within the reach of thousands of families. The People's Car will be launched in India later in 2008.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi, Mr. Ratan N. Tata said, "I observed families riding on two-wheelers – the father driving the scooter, his young kid standing in front of him, his wife seated behind him holding a little baby. It led me to wonder whether one could conceive of a safe, affordable, all-weather form of transport for such a family. Tata Motors' engineers and designers gave their all for about four years to realise this goal. Today, we indeed have a People's Car, which is affordable and yet built to meet safety requirements and emission norms, to be fuel efficient and low on emissions. We are happy to present the People's Car to India and we hope it brings the joy, pride and utility of owning a car to many families who need personal mobility."
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi, Mr. Ratan N. Tata said, "I observed families riding on two-wheelers – the father driving the scooter, his young kid standing in front of him, his wife seated behind him holding a little baby. It led me to wonder whether one could conceive of a safe, affordable, all-weather form of transport for such a family. Tata Motors' engineers and designers gave their all for about four years to realise this goal. Today, we indeed have a People's Car, which is affordable and yet built to meet safety requirements and emission norms, to be fuel efficient and low on emissions. We are happy to present the People's Car to India and we hope it brings the joy, pride and utility of owning a car to many families who need personal mobility."
Tata unwraps its one lakh car, the Nano
Stunningly good looking and modern car
Name Nano to reflect size and modernity
Two A-pillars so that it can meet better crashworthiness norms
Front-on tests already done
Smaller footprint than the Maruti 800.
20% more interior volume than Maruti 800
Base model to cost only Rs 1 lakh plus VAT and transport
Centrally mounted instrument console (left and right hand compatibility possible without additional cost)
Independent suspension front and rear
The two cylinder 624 cc four stroke petrol to develop 33 bhp and deliver 20 kpl
The engine mounted at the rear to generate more interior space. Battery also placed in the rear
Small 'boot' at the front of the car
Tata Motors adds 40 patents in the process of developing Nano.
"Promise is a promise, Rata Tata, chairman, Tata Motors said after unveiling the car at the Auto Expo
Name Nano to reflect size and modernity
Two A-pillars so that it can meet better crashworthiness norms
Front-on tests already done
Smaller footprint than the Maruti 800.
20% more interior volume than Maruti 800
Base model to cost only Rs 1 lakh plus VAT and transport
Centrally mounted instrument console (left and right hand compatibility possible without additional cost)
Independent suspension front and rear
The two cylinder 624 cc four stroke petrol to develop 33 bhp and deliver 20 kpl
The engine mounted at the rear to generate more interior space. Battery also placed in the rear
Small 'boot' at the front of the car
Tata Motors adds 40 patents in the process of developing Nano.
"Promise is a promise, Rata Tata, chairman, Tata Motors said after unveiling the car at the Auto Expo
Tata Motors’ $2,500 NANO automobile gets official
While many around the globe have their eyes fixated on the events going down in Las Vegas this week, the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi, India is managing to steal at least a hint of the limelight. Announced today, Tata Motors’ $2,500 “1-Lakh” car will actually see production in India later this year, and it has affectionately been dubbed the NANO. For those not keen on such a title, it can also be recognized as “The People’s Car,” but it seems “The Person’s Car” may have been more appropriate. Nevertheless, this little bundle of automotive joy will feature an all-aluminum, two-cylinder engine that can deliver around 54 US miles per gallon, and while stripped down would be a gross understatement, it does promise to “exceed current regulatory (read: safety) requirements.” Hit the read link for Tata’s official release along with a plethora of photos.
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