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Cervo.....maruti's new step in small segment car

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch a new Maruti Cervo in Indian which will be Maruti's next step in small segment car. The cervo is powered with 660cc small engine generating 65PS power having four speed transmission.

Maruti Cervo will surely attract the younger generation with its nice features included sporty stylish look, elegant interiors and sleek external design.

The company will be expected to launch Maruti Cervo model by end 2010 in India.
The compact and sleek design of Maruti Cervo looks like TATA Nano and the Cervo price also compete with Nano car.

The Maruti Cervo’s interior looks like new Maruti Swift. Maruti Cervo has comfortable front semi-bucket seats, sporty headlamps and fog lamps & Bluetooth capability.Maruti Cervo will definitely create a good impression in the Indian automobile market. We can say that, Maruti Cervo will be one of the fastest and most selling cars in the Indian auto market, after its launch.

Be Ready to welcome All New SWIFT......very soon

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:03:00 +0000

Maruti Suzuki India is going to launch a new 2011 model of its popular hatchback Swift in Indian Market.

The new Swift is based on a new platform which sits on a longer wheelbase (+50 mm) and increase the overall length by 90mm. The body is said to be lighter and stiffer while the front and rear tracks are wider by 10mm and 5 mm respectively for even squatter stance aiding stability and handling both.

The new Swift at launch will come with a new 1.2 liter Dual VVT engine which produces a maximum 92 bhp of power& the 1.3 diesel has also been reworked for better efficiency .

As per a report by leading auto magazine AUTOCARINDIA Suzuki’s all-new lighter, longer and more spacious Swift will go on sale in the UK this September, promising better dynamics, increased performance and improved CO2 emissions and economy.

New i10 VTVT

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Hyundai is all set to displace untold expected New Hyundai i10 VTVT

With competitors launching a slew of new and upgraded hatchbacks, Hyundai India readily definite to create its best-selling car, the i10, a face-lift.

New Features of New Hyundai i10 VTVT:

- New Front Grille
- New Headlamps
- New Tail Lamps
- New Bumpers
- Adjustable Seat Head Rests

The biggest change on the new i10 is the 1.2 Kappa engine with Variable Valve Timing, or VTVT. This engine technology, last seen on the Hyundai Verna engine, is claimed to deliver higher power and torque. The VTVT Kappa engine will likely produce 2 PS more power besides being more fuel-efficient and less polluting. According to reports, Hyundai will continue to sell the existing i10, with the 1.1-litre motor in the base model.

Chevy Beat........

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:22:00 +0000

GM India made the major launch by bringing their sexiest small car in Indian Market named BEAT...

The new small car made entry in India on January 4, 2010 just before the start of Delhi Auto Expo 2010.

Chevrolet Beat is a car that is ideal for those with an urban lifestyle.

With the styling of a sporty hatchback, it showcases the new direction of GM design and a new trend in the design of mini-cars. Chevrolet Beat's amazingly sized headlamps that literally stretch from the front end to the back of the hood, with clear polycarbonate lenses and chrome-coated bezels, resemble diamonds, adding a posh appearance and glamour.

A window line that is slanted dynamically upward, an arching roofline and sharp sidelines bring a sporty yet edgy look, a rarity in the segment. Secret vertical rear door handles located in the C-pillar are another unusual feature. They give Beat a unique, sporty three-door coupe appearance without sacrificing five-door utility.

Press Release - Chevrolet Beat

Speaking on the occasion, Slym said, ``With its best-in-segment design, performance and safety, the Beat is destined to become an industry benchmark and a winner among consumers in India. Aimed at meeting the highest quality and performance standards in the most sophisticated markets in a competitive environment, the global vehicle was put through over 1 million kilometers of intensive durability tests in extreme weather conditions and crash tests both in India and abroad. It has high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel over key areas of the body to ensure segment-leading occupant protection. And with a revolutionary design, advanced technology, unique features and benchmark safety, the Beat offers much more than an ordinary mini, Slym added.

Engine Of Chevrolet Beat

Chevrolet Beat is powered by a 1.2 litre 4 cylinder engine which will generate 79 Bhp of maximum power at 6200 rpm with 108 Nm of maximum torque at 4400 rpm.
The S-TEC II engine employs PDA (Port De-Activation) system which “ensures high exhaust gas recirculation, resulting in combustion stability at low speeds and optimal performance at high speeds together with improved fuel efficiency.”
The PDA system also reduces emissions.

An automatic temperature controller inside the engine is another unique feature which uses a dome-type long-skirt cylinder block narrowing the space between intake valves while the application of four resonators reduces engine noise. It is mated with the efficient S-TEC-II engine is a 5-speed manual transmission.

This sensational master piece is priced in the range of 3.5 lacs to 5 lacs in Indian Market.

My favourite Estilo is back again....

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:54:00 +0000

Maruti Suzuki launched a new petrol version of its hatchback Estilo on Tuesday and price ranged between Rs 3.12 lakh and Rs 3.95 lakh at showrooms in Delhi.

All new estilo has recovered from all its drawbacks of its previous version.

According to Maruti, Estilo has established itself as a brand and did not need the crutches of "Zen" to its name , so they dropped the car's "Zen" prefix.

"Estilo is a brand in itself and is very different from the Estilo we launched in 2006 or the Zen in 1993," said Mayank Pareek, Maruti's managing executive officer in-charge of marketing and sales.

The new model is equipped with a 998 cc, three-cylinder petrol engine. According to the company, it is not only more powerful compared with the earlier version but also better in terms of fuel-efficiency, besides being compliant with the latest emission norms.

The hatchback will be manufactured at the Gurgaon plant where the company's "A-Star" and "Ritz" models are produced, Shinzo Nakanishi, managing director and chief executive of the carmaker, said at a glittering event in New Delhi.
"The car delivers a superior fuel efficiency of 18.2 km per litre," Nakanishi said.

The new Estilo is available in eight colours, including four new ones - ecru beige, emerald Blue, dusky brown and quantum orange - apart from the existing silky silver, superior white, bright red and midnight black.

Maruti is also confident that the company will come out of its financial woes in the upcoming festival season as sales are expected to shoot up.

"Last year was a disaster, but we expect better sales this year," Nakanishi said.
The company's signature model "Maruti-800" will be available only in tier-II cities once the emission norms are implemented from April 2010.

Maruti Suzuki is also on course to design a car on its own and launch a made-in-India car by 2012.

Asked about the launch of Suzuki's big car Kizashi in Indian market, Nakanishi said the car "might be launched in two-three years depending on the market condition".

Fiat all set to make Grande entry.....

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Fiats grand plans have progressed into reality.
The winds of change began with the linea and now followed it up with the Grand Punto.

Designed by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign.
Fiat Grand Punto was given the Euro NCAP five-star rating for passenger safety. It is an attractive and spacious car which suits your personality.

The Grande Punto is available in 4 variants:

- Active
- Dynamic
- Emotion
- Emotion Pack

The Active model is base one which comes with front power windows, power steering, body colored bumpers, remote boot release, remote fuel filler and Air Conditioning. Dynamic model comes with all the features of Active variant plus central locking and rear power windows.

The Emotion model comes with all the features of Dynamic variant plus MP3 player with 6 speakers, front fog lamps, rear washer, rear wiper, ABS, EBD and rear defogger.
The top end emotion pack variant comes with alloys, automatic climate control system, Blue&Me system and dual front airbags in addition to all the features of Emotion variant.

Grande Punto is available in 6 shades:
Hip-hop black, Boscha Nova Red, Minimal grey, Metallic grey, Exotica red
and Electric blue

The chunky leather steering wheel is a joy to hold, while the dashboard design is simple and well laid out. The punto is preceded with “Grande” to indicate its larger size.

Main comfort and convinience features of Grande Punto are Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirror, Automatic Climate Control, Blue & Me: unique technology developed jointly by Microsoft & Fiat. Unique technology to connect and sync mobile via blue tooth and voice dial / read SMS.

Customized instrument display setting with My Car, Remote foldable key, Intelligent rear defogger whichswitches off after 20 minutes to prevent damage to the glass, Convenient driver facing key slot, Intelligent Ignition prevents turning the key when the engine is running.

Grande Punto is available with 3 engine options:
- 1.2 litre petrol
- 1.4 litre petrol
- 1.3 litre diesel

The 1.2 litre petrol is available in Active and generates maximum power of 68 Bhp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque of 96 Nm at 2500 rpm.

The 1.4 litre petrol engine is available in Dynamic, Emotion & Emotion Pack. This engine is same which is doing duty in Linea and generates 90 Bhp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm.

The 1.3 litre mutijet diesel engine is available in Active, Dynamic, Emotion & Emotion Pack. This engine is also same doing duty in Linea and generates 76 Bhp at 4000 rpm with maximum torque of 197 Nm at 1750 rpm

The petrol variants of Grande Punto would cost Rs 3.99-5.61 lakh, while the diesel cars have been priced at Rs 4.85-6.11 lakh. These prices are Ex-showroom New Delhi

At 9kmpl for the petrol and 12kmpl for the diesel, they may not be the frugal machines ever built, but they get the job done. Grande Punto will set a new benchmark in terms of styling, comfort and value for money in its segment.

[Source : Undisclosed ]

All New Tall-Boy from Maruti.......

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:53:00 +0000

The all-new 2009 Wagon R was recently introduced in the Japanese market.

It is based on a revised platform with a longer wheelbase that promises to improve cabin space over the outgoing Wagon R. Maruti Suzuki India is planning to launch the new model in India sometime around Diwali this year.

Top model of new Wagon R is expected to come fully loaded with following features:

• HVAC
• Power steering
• Alloys
• Roof rails
• Electronic multi trip meter
• High mounted stop lamp
• Collapsible steering column
• Remote central door locking
• ABS with EBD
• Dual airbags
• Automatic Climate Control

New Wagon R is based on the very Japanese way of creating cars; in japan small cars must pass strict dimensional regulations. That's the reason why maruti cars are not wide, so the only way to liberate space is by going up.
Thus making the car look disproportionately tall, this brought about the Tall boy design which can also be seen in the Hyundai Santro. Though the new model looks much better than the current generation Wagon R.

Following changes are visible in the New Wagon R:

• All New Front Grille With Chrome Inserts.
• New Bigger & Stylish Headlamps.
• New Tail Lamps.
• New Front & Rear Bumpers.
• New Alloys/Wheel Covers Design.
• New Steering Wheel.
• New Doors & Tail Gate.
• New Door Handles.
• New Interiors including new door trims, automatic climate control system,
new upholstery and new centre console design.

Source :- [ Undisclosed ]

RITZ is on its way.......

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:06:00 +0000

Hyundai has launched their i10 model in the Indian market.
Now, it's the turn of market leaders Maruti Suzuki to respond with a brand new vehicle for the Indian market.

After the recently launched A-Star, Maruti may replace its aging Wagon R with Ritz or may launch it as new model. Maruti Suzuki India has decided to rename the Splash as Ritz for India. The name change is because of registration problem as Splash has been already registered by some other manufacturer
.
It will be 4th new model for the Maruti Suzuki after the launch of Swift, Grand Vitara and SX4. Based on an all-new platform, the production version has some hints of the Swift and SX4, interspersed with a C-pillar design that harks back to the concept.

The Ritz will be launched with two engine options - one petrol and one diesel. The petrol one will be recently launched 1197cc, 4 Cylinders, K12M engine which generates 84 Bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm.

The common-rail diesel is 1248cc engine which develops maximum power of 75 bhp, to be manufactured at Manesar in India will complete the engine lineup. All these engines will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Market sources suggest that the company could be working on plans to bring the Suzuki Ritz model here in India.

The Ritz is not the successor of any specific former Suzuki model, but a brand-new concept to satisfy the needs of customers in terms of roominess, compactness, modern design, aerodynamics, quality, driveability, performance and environmental friendliness.

It is expected that Maruti will launch Ritz in May 2009 in 6 variants with two engine options in a price range between 4 to 5.5 lakhs.

Ritz will be available in a choice of 10 fresh colours, eight of which have a metallic finish. Two of the colours – Splash Green and Lagoon Turquoise 2 – were developed by Suzuki specifically for the Ritz. The Ritz is aimed mainly at urban, practical people with modern lifestyles, and it reflects the ideals of the second phase of Suzuki’s world strategy - a phase in which Suzuki is focusing not just on sportiness but also on the needs of families.

Couples and young families in the market for compact cars want a sporty, fresh design coupled with practical attributes such as roominess, flexibility and economy. Now, Let's see how Maruti manages to sell 7 hatchbacks - 800, Alto, Zen Estilo, Wagon R, Swift, recently launched A-Star & Ritz - all in same showroom.

All-new K12M engine from Maruti Suzuki......

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Maruti Suzuki unveiled its all-new K12M engine at its Gurgaon plant recently.
The engine will be used in the all-new Ritz hatchback that is slated to be launched sometime next few month.

Engine to be used in new Ritz hatchback. 1.2 litre, four cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC, 84 bhp. Bharat Stage IV compliant. Maruti Suzuki's Managing Director and CEO, Shinzo Nakanishi was present at the unveiling of the new powerplant. "The K12M engine is another example of Maruti Suzuki's commitment to take engine technology in India to the next level", Nakanishi said. "This is in line with our parent compay, Suzuki Motor Corporation's focus on maximizing the environmental benefits of fully porven technologies".

The 1197cc engine is capable of delivering 84bhp at 6000rpm and produces 11.52kgm of torque at 4500rpm and. Maruti claims the engine will be Bharat Stage IV compliant. The engine will be manufactured at Maruti Suzuki's facility in Gurgaon that was inaugurated last year with the launch of the A-Star's K10B engine. The engine has an all aluminium construction and features the extensive use of plastic parts. It features Maruti Suzuki's Smart Distributor Less Ignition (SDLI) system that is designed to deliver optimized combustion.

Maruti Suzuki K12M tech specs:

No. of cylinders: 4
Capacity: 1197cc
Power: 84bhp@6000rpm
Torque: 11.5kgm@4500rpm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Bore (mm) x Stroke (mm): 73 x 71.5
Valve configuration: DOHC

[source :- www.autocarindia.com ]

Honda's Wildcat released...! ! !

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:39:00 +0000

HONDA released wildcat in Indian Urban Jungle.....!!!!!!!!

Honda releases a wildcat -the CB1000R into the Indian urban jungle.

Since Honda entered into Indian market a decade ago, we’ve witnessed its growth into India’s second largest two wheeler producer.

Honda’s first two wheeler into India was automatic scooter Activa followed by the sporty Dio and the geared Eterno. Honda followed up the scooter onslaught with the 150cc motorcycle –the Unicorn, the 125cc Shine and the 125cc CBF Stunner. Honda also unveiled the premium scooter – the Aviator in 2008.

And now Honda is ready with its wildcat to launch in the Indian urban jungle.

Yes , Honda now unleashed their street demon, the CB1000R, at an attractive price of Rs 9,50,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Unlike Yamaha FZ , Honda could also launch its lower version of CB1000R . Yamaha also launched FZ15 (150cc) in Indian market from its original version FZ1 (1000cc).

Though the CB1000R poses no real threat to the Hayabusa, CBR1000RR or Yamaha YZF-R1 on circuit in a straight line sprint , with its stunning looks and ample power, it defines itself as one heck of a sensible ‘ride-on-a-daily-basis’ superbike for Indian roads.

So good:

* Perfect riding posture.
* Agile and novice-friendly handling perfect in city.

No good:

* High pillion saddle could offer better comfort.
* ABS brakes option not available in India.

About Enzeon .....design your dreams

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:53:00 +0000

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Hello friends.....K10 auto world is BACK

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:13:00 +0000

hello friends

k10 autoworld back again with latest news of different cars,bikes,scooters in India as well as latest happenings in the world of Auto industry.

I am extremely sorry for your inconvenience small delay in updating this blog.

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TATA's new MPV :- IndiCruz Xover ! ! !

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:28:00 +0000

A lot of news is coming from Tata Motors nowadays. Now the latest news is that the Tata Indicruz, an MPV which is based on the existing safari platform is being readied for a 2009 launch.

The Indicruz would compete head on with the Toyota Innova and Mahindra’s new Xylo.

The Indicruz prototype has been seen road testing close to Pune few days ago.

The Xover looks rather modern with a large grille and peeled back headlamp which look very the new Indica.

The interiors appear very roomy and are beige in color.
The dashboard is well sorted out with a lot of storage space.

Quality is expected to be much better than the Safari and a shade better than the new Sumo Grande.

The Indicruz Crossover (Xover) is a 7-seater and will most likely have the latest 2.2 liter Dicor engine, navigation system, ABS and air bags among and classy interiors along with other things like 17" aloy wheels, mirror mounted indicators.

The Xover is expected to launch next year and will be priced beween Rs.10-12 lakh.

The Mahindra Xylo is coming ! ! !

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:33:00 +0000

The Mahindra Xylo is coming!

13th January, 2009 will mark the final stage of the sedan’s evolution.

Be the first to see, and test drive the evolved sedan first hand. The new Xylo will be on display in our showrooms at select cities from 14th January, 2009 onwards.

Xylo is expected to be priced between Rs6.5 lakh to Rs7.5 lakh and will compete with Toyota Innova and upcoming Tata Indicruz Crossover.
In the meantime, log on to www.mahindraxylo.co.in and check out the following updates:

BreaKinG nEwS...Automobile makers are going to wait

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Automobile makers are going to wait for new year that is 2009 for the launch of their cars.
Actually December was the month to see the launch of Hyundai i20, FIAT Linea , etc.
Also Mahindra & Mahindra was about to launch its new MUV this month.
that is Mahindra XYLO http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in.

But all the automobile giants have decided to launch their vehicles next year that is in 2009.
There could be many reasons for postponing their launch such as economic crisis
or due to Mumbai terror attack or also because of down in car prices.

Prices of cars , two wheeler , commercial vehicle are set to come down by 3.5%
due to the duty-cut announced by government on Dec 07,2008 .

So we all have to wait for 2009......

Fiat Linea : coming shortly........

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:20:00 +0000

Some of the Biggies in auto industry launched their well-packaged family sedans to draw in the fancy of the Indians. It was Honda which came in with its City and then Ford introduced the Fiesta. Hyundai joined the race too and its Verna became instantly popular. The latest entrant in this segment has been Maruti which has hit the Indian roads with the hot-selling “SX4....man are back”.!!!!

Fiat on the other-hand has been miserable as far as sales chart and success in India is concerned. The Italian brand tried its hand at the C-segment with Siena and later Petra. Both did not sell.

Now, with the new alliance in place in form of the JV with Tata, Fiat is thinking big for this segment. Thinking big in the shape of Linea.

The Fiat Linea has been designed from dot by Fiat Style Centre. The main objective was to design a sedan which would appeal to all. So the car had to look organized yet elegant, and even Sporty, if possible! Which the Linea manages to look with self-possession.

Fiat Linea will be available in two versions. A 1.3-litre multi-jet diesel that already powers the Swift could come in as an entry-level diesel option which will be complemented by a 1.4L diesel and 1.4 petrol option. Linea will be priced in range of Rs. 6 – 8 lakhs.

Flowing lines. Unmistakable Italian design, durable materials, Best-in-class technology.
Put together all these features and there you have the new Fiat Linea.

New 7-series from BMW

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:56:00 +0000

BMW is set to launch its new 7 Series by the end of this year.

For this time BMW has developed a host of gadgets in-house. These include lane change and lane departure warnings, infra-red night-vision camera, park assist cameras on the side, radar, and a head-up display, which tells the driver everything he needs to know.

The BMW engineers have spared no imagination in loading the latest 7 with everything your heart desires. The rear seats are ventilated and have 12 massaging bubbles, there’s an in-built 8 GB hard drive for your music, four-zone climate control, concierge service, and an automatic emergency dialling system in case of an accident.

The company is clear it does not want to lose the essence of the ultimate driving machine. Variable damping and modes for the engine and suspension, which include comfort, normal, sport and sport+.

Three engine options – a 3-litre straight-six diesel, a 3-litre straight-six petrol, and a 4.3-litre V8 petrol – power this car. While the big petrol gets the 7 to 100kph in 5.2 seconds, the diesel is pretty quick too, managing the 100kph sprint in just 7.2 seconds. And it’s environmentally friendly too; the diesel engine is claimed to produce just 192 grammes of CO2 per kilometre. BMW has pioneered what it likes to call Efficient Dynamics; the battery is charged under braking, and the alternator disconnects during acceleration, thus providing better performance, fuel economy and lower emissions.

Prices will start north of Rs 60 lakh, and the car will be in showrooms before the year is out.

Force India joins hands with McLaren Mercedes.

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:25:00 +0000

Force India signed a five year deal to form a technical partnership with McLaren-Mercedes .

McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa tests for a Force India.

"We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce a technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies and Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines, ,"
said chairman and managing director of Force India Vijay Mallya.

The multi-year deal will see the team's 2009 car - the VJMO2 - powered by Mercedes engines, in an agreement which includes the marque's Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) and will give Force India access to McLaren's network of parts suppliers. The car will also be fitted with a McLaren gearbox and hydraulic systems.

McLaren and Mercedes-Benz are two of the most famous names in motorsport history having achieved superb success in Grand Prix racing over many years, and most recently, a superb victory in probably the most dramatic world championship Formula One has seen.

"Force India Formula One team has been in existence for only one year, and certainly our first season has constituted a learning period," said Mallya.

Jazz is coming to town!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:35:00 +0000

The automobile giant Honda is all set to introduce their Honda Jazz car in India.

And you don't have to wait decades to get a test drive of the car.
Honda Jazz will launch as early as February 2009.

Honda was encouraged by the lower excise duty on small cars and decided to prepone the launch of Honda Jazz, the company's global hit. The Honda Jazz has a great sporty look and plenty of power as well.

Honda president and CEO Takeo Fukui, here for the inauguration of a unit at the company's upcoming second plant, said the Jazz was coming in early "in view of the importance of small cars in India and the enthusiastic response to the car at the January Auto Expo in Delhi."

But if you are thinking that the car would be cheap, think again. The Honda Jazz will launch at a heavy price. You'd have to shell out Rs 5 lakh to own the Jazz. On the bright side, Honda Jazz would turn out cheaper than the Skoda Fabia.

Honda’s new mini car ......."LIFE"

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:44:00 +0000

Hi Friends....Now Honda Also Entered Into The People’s Car Competition.

Honda motor co., ltd. launched its all-new LIFE in Tokyo Japan and rolled out in Japan from November 7.

We will see LIFE on Indian roads by next year. The mini car is equipped with turbo-charged 660 cc engine and to drive front wheel. This mini car could the next people’s car in India.

Customers may select from three life variations

1) the life g-type is simple, modern and practical,

2)the life diva is perky and sporty,

3)the life pastel is refined, elegant and fashionable.

Continuing a tradition of superior comfort and utility, the new life offers enhanced drivability and is the first minicar in Japan to include an audio system with a backup camera as standard equipment.The life is also the world’s first automobile equipped with a driver-side i-srs airbag system with continuously staged inflation, which accommodates a broad range of occupant positions and potential collision situations.

The all-new life was developed with the concept of “daily smile technology” to achieve a level of drivability and utility customers can enjoy in their everyday lives. Based on this concept, Honda evaluated every aspect of the vehicle from the customer’s point of view to develop a minicar that will put a smile on the customer’s face every day.

New IKON...josh machine is back

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:13:00 +0000

The ageing Ikon gets its second face-lift.

it was launched in 1999. In 2003 Ford had revamped the interiors, with better trim and more equipment, while the exterior got a new grille and bumpers. This time around, the external changes are more substantial with new lights, a reshaped bonnet and a more aggressive-looking bumper that has completely transformed the front of the car.

The new Ikon range offers significant improvements ranging from a new advanced DuraTorq TDCi engine offering superior fuel efficiency through to the fresh, bold European design cues. The new Ikon also boasts a freshened exterior design with distinct European cues. From the sharper new hood design and striking new headlamps to the all-new front bumper with its larger lower grille and European design cues, the new Ikon presents a fresh face but one that is instantly recognisable.

Ford India brings to market a new Ikon with superior fuel efficiency from its diesel engine. Ford introduces the advanced 1.4-litre DuraTorq TDCi engine in the new Ikon to complement the current 1.3-litre petrol engine, offering consumers the choice of two of the best powertrains, tailored to suit Indian driving conditions.

IKon 1.3 Racom :-

Starting from Rs. 4.59 Lakhs
(ex-showroom Delhi)
Petrol Rocam Engine
5 Speed Manual

IKon 1.4 DuraTorq TDci:-

Starting from Rs. 5.19 Lakhs
(ex-showroom Delhi)
1.4 Duratorq Diesel
5 Speed Manual

Lewis Hamilton.....F1's Youngest World Champion

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:39:00 +0000

Lewis is world champion
Lewis Hamilton became Formula One's youngest ever world champion by finishing fifth in an incredibly dramatic rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix.

"It's pretty much impossible to put into words," a clearly emotional Hamilton said of his victory.

Felipe Massa won the race for Ferrari and looked set to take the title until McLaren driver Hamilton slipped past Timo Glock's Toyota and into the crucial fifth place at the final corner of the very last lap.

The start was delayed by ten minutes after a brief, but heavy, downpour hit Interlagos just before the mechanics were due to clear the grid.

Although the sunshine returned within a few minutes, the first half of the track was left very wet, so the whole field took the start on intermediates.

Well done Lewis, you deserve all you have achieved. Congrats.

Toyota Fortuner ........making its way to India.

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:12:00 +0000

The long-awaited Toyota Fortuner is finally making its way to India. The Toyota was waiting for the face-lift, which has just been launched in Thailand. The headlights and grille merge into one another, while at the rear, clear lenses have been used for the tail-lamps. The rest of the car remains unchanged.

Toyota will assemble the Fortuner at the Bidadi plant from completely-knocked-down or CKD kits. Only one engine – a 3.0-litre D-4D diesel from the same family as the Innova – will power the car. This unit produces 163bhp, but more importantly 35kgm of torque, since it has to shift the Fortuner’s considerable 1.8-tonne bulk. This engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, with the option of four-wheel -drive. In future, a four-speed automatic may also be on the cards.

The interiors are a plush place to be, and the Fortuner promises to provide very refined driving dynamics. It will be available fully loaded with climate control, AC vents for all three rows of seats, and a 2-DIN audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls. Coil-spring suspension at all four corners promises to provide a comfortable ride and sure-footed handling. The Fortuner can pack in seven people and their luggage, although the last row is best reserved for kids or Fido.

As with every product in India, pricing is key, and the Fortuner should retail for Rs 18 lakh, on-road. On specifications and price, its most obvious competitor will be the Ford Endeavour Thunder+, but don’t be surprised if it makes a dent in CR-V and Captiva sales as well. This is an SUV which promises to be a pucca off-roader, people-carrier, and soccer mom wagon all rolled into one. Toyota has ambitious plans to sell 5,000 units a year in India, and to achieve this target, it will have to fulfil all these roles.

First Drive.......The New A-Star

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:53:00 +0000

This is the car that Maruti hopes will challenge the Hyundai i10. Known as the Maruti A-Star in India, as it will not replace the Alto here, the car for the Indian market will also have wind down windows and other modifications made to it.

Power comes from the same 67bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine however and it’s suspended by MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear. And although it’s only a smidge over 3.6-metres in length, it’s full sized five-door. The car’s standout attribute is the car’s surprisingly slippery drag co-efficient of 0.30

For a start, it’s a much better-looking thing than the small Suzukis we’ve known before. The oversized headlights, prominent radiator grille and the added ‘wedge’ to the car’s bodyside give it a modern, cheeky look, and an abundance of visual appeal.

The new Alto’s cabin isn’t quite as funky, but it’s not far off the class standard. There’s plenty of room, even for six foot-plus occupants, but the driving position could be improved by a steering wheel that adjusted for reach.

At urban speeds and above the Alto displays good rolling refinement, absorbing mid-sized bumps with plenty of quiet composure and good damping. It steers a little oddly; the stability-enhancing dead zone engineered into the system around the straight ahead position feels a little too wide. But there’s no arguing with the car’s turning circle of just 9.0 metres, perfect for urban driving conditions

While the Alto doesn’t quite feel as upmarket or sophisticated as some cars of its size, but there can be no doubting that Suzuki has produced a robust, good-looking, practical, and cheap-to-run car. I'll update the test drive of Indian version more thoroughly later this month, so watch this space for more on the Alto.

VolksWagen BEETLE.....coming back in style

noreply@blogger.com (ketan Faldessai) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:24:00 +0000

In 1933, Adolf Hitler gave the order to Ferdinand Porche to develope a “folksvagen” means "people's car" in German, later changed to” Volks-wagen", a basic vehicle that should be capable of transporting two adults and three children at a speed of 100 km/h.

Soon after that ,this car was launched all over the world including India. Though extremely successful in the period till late 1970’s, the Beetle was faced with stiff competition from more modern designs. Its peculiar styling, underpowered engine, rough ride, and high noise levels compared to modern vehicles might have made it a market failure. In its day, though, it was more comfortable and powerful than most European cars, and ultimately the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design.

This model got disappeared from indian market though that model was people,s most favorite car......and now again in coming 2009, Indians will have the chance to own the original 'people's car' - the New Beetle

In 1998, many years after the original model had been dropped from the lineup in most of the world, VW introduced the "New Beetle" which bore a cosmetic resemblance to the original. Beetle is now manufactured in Mexico for VW's worldwide supplies and could come to India through the completely built unit import route.

VW is investing 580 million euros (approx Rs 3,600 crore) in setting up a manufacturing facility at Chakan in Maharashtra from where it would roll out is small car for the Indian market.
It plans to launch its compact car based on the Polo platform in two variants - hatchback and sedan -- once it starts production at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra.

Earlier the company had said it was looking at bringing in a number of other products, like Passat CC, Phaeton and its SUV range.

The company currently sells Passat and the newly launched Jetta in the Indian market.