It has come as a shock to auto enthusiasts and specially Land Rover aficionados that the new Land Rover Defender will be rolled out from the Tata Motors’ factory in Pune. Looked upon till date as exclusive property of Britain, it was recently revealed that in a bid to keep costs on par and compete in the international markets, Land Rover Defender will be assembled at the company unit in Pune.
January 25, 2012
Come February 1, India’s largest car maker Maruti is all set to launch the ‘new’ Swift Dzire, which it hopes will replicate the success of its predecessor. The company is coming up with a new, shortened version of Maruti Swift DZire, four years after it launched the entry-level sedan in the market.
Although the model will qualify for the excise duty of 10 per cent enjoyed by small cars, the company said it is unlikely that the new version of DZire will be priced lesser than the existing one, which ranges between Rs 4.94 lakh and Rs 7.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
January 24, 2012
Automaker promises ‘most fuel-efficient lineup in company’s history’
This will be the most aggressive year for introducing new global products from five different plat-forms or families of vehicles, Ford CEO Alan Mulally told the North American International Auto Show this week. Mulally made the comments at the global première of the 2013 Ford Fusion and Fusion hybrid and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid in Detroit. The mid-size sedan will go into production this summer.
January 19, 2012
Vehicles include two pickups, Windy and Oyster, and a fully-loaded SUV, Extreme
International Cars and Motors Ltd (ICML) showcased three models, including two pickups based on its successful Rhino Rx SUV: Windy, Oyster and Extreme. The Windy is a single cab pickup that has a huge cargo bay measuring 2,540mm x 1,700mm x 650mm.
January 18, 2012
Mahindra launches its new SUV, the XUV5OO,starting at Rs: 11.14 Lacs (ex-showroom Cochin)
January 17, 2012
French automobile manufacturer Renault will launch two more cars in India this year of which sports utility vehicle (SUV) Duster will be one.
In a statement issued by Renault Tuesday, the company said the range of models in India would be expanded with the addition of three new vehicles, including Pulse and Duster. These launches illustrate the brand’s determination to become a major player in this market which forms the third pillar of its international strategy, along with Russia and Brazil.
January 16, 2012
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., start the new year with the launch of three new Eon small car variants, D-Lite +, Era +, and Magna +. With a below Rs 3 lakh price tag at D-Lite + is fitted with air-conditioning, gift shift indicator, body coloured bumpers, and power steering.The D-Lite +, Era +, and Magna + variants also come with LPG options. The three LPG Eon hatchbacks will bear a price tag which is about Rs. 27,000 higher. Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., Mr H W Park, had this to say. “The D-Lite plus offers a host of features all for less than Rs 3 lakh. Similarly, Era+ and Magna + also offer enhanced features. The idea behind the new variants is to offer extra value to our customers.”
January 14, 2012
A new car by Maruti Suzuki, which will take the place of the existing Alto and 800 models in the domestic market, is in the works. The decision of replacing the two popular cars was taken by the company as the general consensus was that both of them were outdated and needed to be changed. The managing director of the company, Shinzo Nakanishi, said that the new model will sport a contemporary look and will be equipped with an 800 cc engine, with fuel efficiency as its USP.
January 13, 2012
Yes, the Swift and the CBR250R are the 2012 ICOTY and IMOTY!.
On the eve of the 2012 Auto Expo at New Delhi, at a glittering function, the winners of the most prestigious automotive awards were announced. The Indian Car Of The Year 2012 award went to the Maruti Suzuki Swift while the Honda CBR250R was acclaimed as the Indian Motorcycle Of The Year 2012.
January 12, 2012
SsangYong Rexton, Mahindra Reva NXR and a compact SUV will arrive in India before Diwali.
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) announced today that the company would be launching a range of personal as well as commercial vehicles in the financial year 2012-13. The vehicles in pipeline in the passenger segment are the SangYong Rexton, Mahindra Reva NXR, compact SUV, Maxximo passenger van and the sub 4-metre Verito.
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January 26, 2012
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