Ratan Tata dreams of running a car fueled by water

     Ratan Tata is an industrialist who does not want to hang up his boots. After the launch of Rs 1 lakh car which was his dream, he has an other dream of running a car on water. It might sound strange but the way scientists are going the possibility of a car being run on water might come true.

     Ratan Tata has invested US $ 15 Million with a Professor of Massechusetts Institute of Technology for reseach on breaking the hydrogen and oxygen from water in a new way to propel the vehicle. Mr. Tata intends to buy the technology which it comes true. 


     The information of the funding was given by noted Scientist of India and Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Prof C N R Rao.

New car launches for India in 2011

Chevrolet Beat LPG and Diesel: Launch Jan 2011

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi: Launch Jan 2011

Next Gen. Maruti Swift/Dzire: Launch April 2011

Renault Fluence: Launch early 2011

Honda Brio: Launch March 2011

New Volkswagen Jetta: Launch 2011

Nissan Sunny: Launch mid 2011

Skoda SK215: Launch Sep 2011

Toyota Etios Liva: Launch mid 2011

New Ford Fiesta: Launch Dec 2011

Maruti Suzuki min SUV launch in India by 2012

     India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has hinted about the launch of a mini SUV in Indian market. The company is finding hard to maintain its 50% share in Indian market, thanks to the launch of small cars from Chevrolet, Ford and Nissan. Inspite of though going in the last 2-3 months of 2010, it managed to register double digit growth which is phenonmenal.

     Suzuki, the parent company of Maruti Suzuki has currently one mini SUV in its portfolio - "Jimny". It is more likely that Jimny will be launched as a mini SUV in India. Jimny, sold in Japan is powered by a petrol engine will find a diesel heart in India as petrol SUVs are not percieved well in India. The diesel engine could be the same 1.3 DDiS currenty powering Swift, Ritz and Dizre cars or it could be outsoured from Volkswagen.

     A little modifications in the body can be expected to make it a four doored vehicle. Again, since Jimny is a two doored vehicle, it will not be well percieved by the Indians.

Maruti to launch 7 new models in next 2 years

     Maruti is one company which is always on its toes. Whatever the market demands the company has the capacity to fulfill it in a short possible time. When there was small car wars launch in 1998 when the country's first indegenous car Tata Indica was launched, most of the industry experts thought it be end of the road to Maruti. Maruti's market share of 84% was in a huge danger. But the company bounced back by series of launches and upgradation of its products and finally could maintain 50% of the market share inspite of all the Global leaders launcing their latest cars in the country.

    
     Now Maruti has different plans for furute in India. It wants to tap the unattended potential segments to reamain the market leader for much more time. Here are the launches from Maruti in the next two years

1. Jimny - Mini SUV
2. Kizashi - Luxury Sedan
3. SX4 Diesel - Mid Sedan with Diesel engine
4. Next Generation Swift - Upgradation of its premier hatchback
5. Next Generation Dzire - Upgradation of its entry level sedan
6. R3 - Multi Utility Vehicle
7. Small Car - Indegenously built small car to rival Nano
8. Cervo - New small car in A2 segment

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi launch on January 28th 2011

     Maruti Suzuki will launch its luxury sedan Kizashi on the 28^th of January 2011. It will be first car from the company in the luxury car segment.

     Kizashi will be imported completely as CBU and is likely to be priced over Rs. 15 lakh. Powering the Kizashi will be 2.4 liter four cylinder petrol engine which currently powers the Grand Vitara. Maximum power output of 185 Bhp @ 6500 Rpm and torque of 235 Nm @ 4000 Rpm is achieved.

     Kizashi will compete with Skoda Superb, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry in the segment. 

Chevrolet Sail EV Concept introduced at Guangzhou Auto Show

     General Motors has introduced Chevrolet Sail Electric Vehicle Concept at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The Sail EV Concept developed in association with PATAC (Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center) has a distinct design features with the grill inspired from Volt, flush door handles and turbine like looking wheels.

     Powering the Sail EV Concept is a small electric motor that produces power of 65 Kw and torque of 220 Nm. Top speed of 130 Kmph is achieved with travel distance of 150 Km with every recharge.

Toyota Prius MPV to debut at Detroit Motor Show 2011

     Toyota will make world premier of Prius family of vehicles at Detroit Auto Show next month. Apart from Prius MPV which will be named 'Alpha', a plug-in hybrid and a new Prius concept will make its appearance at the show.

Toyota has released a Prius Family teaser video featuring X Games skateboarder Bob Burnquist. The Prius MPV will seat 7 persons and will have 50% more storage space. Watch the teaser video…

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Maruti Suzuki SX4 Signature Limited Edition launched in India

     India’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has launched Signature Limited Edition of its sedan SX4. The SX4 Signature Edition comes with goodies worth Rs. 80,000/-.

     The SX4 Signature Edition is loaded with accessories such as Reverse Parking Sensor with Camera, Bluetooth Connectivity, Feel Leather Seat Cover, Rear Spoiler, GPS etc. 

Buy a Tata Nano with zero down payment

     Tata Motors have come out with an innovative plan to sell its small car Nano. The company is offering 100% finance through Tata Motor Finance that means you need not have to pay down payment to take home a Nano. According to the company all you have to pay is Rs. 22,000 for insurance and registration. However the company said the offer is limited to the good profile customers which later on will be extended to everyone. Tata Motors Finance charges 14% interest for the 100% loan scheme.

Next Generation Toyota Yaris breaks cover

     Toyota has uncovered the third generation Yaris hatchback in Japan. Yaris, also called Vitz in International ly features a sharp styling with compact exterior outlook yet with roomy interiors.  The engine has been developed to give outstanding figures of 26.5 Kmpl.

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Bajaj Motorcycle Dealers in Bangalore

AMBA AUTO SALES & SERVICES PVT LTD

No. 40, Srinidhi Building, G.B.Palya, Hosure Main Road, Bangalore 560068

Phone: (080) 41100382, 25732487 / 9845826588

E mail: d10677@baldealer.com

KHIVRAJ MOTORS

No. 10/2 Kasturba Road, Bangalore 560001

Phone: (080) 65979728, 65959795 / 98844118002 (Mobile)

E mail: d10173@baldealer.com

RAGHAVENDRA MOTORS PVT LTD

No. 237, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560039

Phone: (080) 26748588, 26748580 / 9844025256 (Mobile)

E mail: d10665@baldealer.com

KALYANI MOTORS

No. 7, Achaiah Shetty Layout, RMV Extension, Hebbal Road, Bangalore 560080

Phone: (080) 41138210, 41138185 / 9844109983 (Mobile)

E mail: d10670@baldealer.com

POPULAR MOTOR CORPORATION

No. 43/1B, DRC Post, Opp. Sagar Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560029

Phone: (080) 26689845, 26689846 / 9845133589 (Mobile)

E mail: d10479@baldealer.com

V.S.T. AUTO AGENCY

No. 459, Dhanalakshmi Building, Goodshed Road, Cottonpet, Bangalore 560053

Phone: (080) 26707940, 26707943 / 9845023953 (Mobile)

E mail: d10411@baldealer.com

Source: bajajauto

BMW X1 launched in India, priced at Rs. 22 lakh

     BMW has launched its compact SUV in India with prices starting from Rs. 22 lakh. X1 is available in three variants – Corporate Edition, Highline and Cool Elegance. It will be powered by 1.8 liter petrol and 2.0 liter diesel engines.

     The X1 CE sports basic features and you miss the features available in Highline and Cool Elegance variants. That means you don’t get to see sunroof, i-drive interface and 6-CD changer in the X1 CE. Apart from the features mentioned earlier, the Highline variant gets goodies such as Xenon headlamps, parking sensors and leather seats. The top of the line Cool Elegance variant gets a Anthracite Headliner and an exclusive contrasting piping on the leather seats.

     The X1 sDrive 1.8i is powered by a 1995cc 4 cylinder petrol engine with power of 147.5 Bhp and torque of 20.4 Kgm. The X1 sDrive 2.0d will feature a 1995cc 4 cylinder diesel engine with power of 174 Bhp and 35.7 Kgm of torque.

The prices of X1 variants are as follows (Prices ex-showroom New Delhi)

• X1 sDrive 1.8i CE – Rs. 22.00 lakh
• X1 sDrive 2.0d CE – Rs. 23.90 lakh
• X1 sDrive 2.0d Highline – Rs. 29.90 lakh
• X1 sDrive 2.0d Cool Elegance – Rs. 32.50 lakh

BMW X1 Pictures

Ford Dealers in Bangalore

LATHANGI FORD

No. 448, Opp. IIMB, Banerghatta road, Bangalore South - 560076

Phone: (080) 41107999, Fax: (080) 41107111

E mail: sales@lathangiford.com

LATHANGI FORD

Hommadevanahalli,C K Palya Main Road, Begurholi, Bangalore - 560076

Phone: (080) 22711263, Fax: (080) 28429169

METRO FORD

No. 63, St. Marks Road, Bangalore - 560001

Phone: 080- 25320388, 25594254, Fax: 080-41121660

E mail: gmservice@metroford.in

METRO FORD

Survey No. 69/2, Mallasandra Village, Hessaraghatta Road, Bangalore - 560088

Phone: (080) 28392237/38, Fax: (080) 28392237

E mail: hsrgws@metroford.in

METRO FORD (Workshop),

NO.113, 1st 6008Main Road, St, Thomas Town, Lingarajpuram, Bangaloe - 560084

Phone: (080) 25803010/11/12

E mail: ljws@metroford.in

METRO FORD

No 1 , Palace Cross Road , Bangalore

Phone: (080) 23348631/32/33, Fax: (080) 23342774

E mail: gm@metroford.in

CAUVERY FORD

No. 2 (Old No.8), Binnayston Garden, Magadi Road, Bangalore

Phone: (080) 22966251/52/53/54, Fax: (080) 22966255

E mail:sales@cauveryford.com

Source: Ford India 

Nissan Dealer in Bangalore

SHAHWAR NISSAN

No. 15, Queens Road, Bangalore - 560052
Phone: (080) 4123 5305 / 2235 5407
Mobile: 9880019438, 9008101909

Nissan Micra Price in Bangalore

Nissan Micra Specifications

Lotus Proton City Car gets production signal

     The small car jointly developed by Lotus Cars of UK and Proton of Malaysia has got approval for production of the concept. The City Car is aimed at European and Asian markets. A sportier version of the car is also on the cards.

Mahindra Thar Price

Prices Ex-showroom/ Standard condition. Prices may vary

New Delhi – Rs. 5,99,000/-

Bangalore – Rs. 6,01,000/-

Thane – Rs. 5,97,000/-

Mumbai – Rs. 6,28,000/-

Source: www.mahindrathar.com 

Mahindra Thar launched in India

     Mahindra has launched the Thar jeep with 4x4 and 4x2 options. Thar looks like the old MM540 but with new chassis and loads of features. It is an off-roader with 2 and 4 wheel drive options and available in DI and CRDe  engine versions. It is a perfect vehicle for go anywhere attitude and the company is targeting such people who would like to do more of offroading.

     Thar is priced at Rs. 5.99 lakh for CRDe BSIV variant and Rs. 4.47 lakh for the DI 4x2 variant (prices ex-showroom Jaipur). The vehicle will be launched in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore and Mangalore by the end of December and all over the country in January.

     Mahindra gives an option for customization of Thar jeep which would cost Rs 2 lakh more than the cost price. Customization offered include – alloys, black leather seats with red piping and winch etc. 

Maruti Suzuki Estilo Specifications

Price: Rs 4,12,418/- to Rs 3,53,561/- ex-showroom Bangalore. All prices as of May 2010, may vary.
Variants: LX, LXI, VXI


Dimensions 
Length: 3495 mm
Width: 1495 mm
Height: 1595 mm
Wheel Base: 2360 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm 
Front Track: 1295 mm
Rear Track: 1290 mm
Kerb Weight: 875 kg
Gross Weight: 1275 kg
No. of Doors: 5 door hatchback 
Seating Capacity: 5 persons 
Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 liters

Engine 
Type: F10D Petrol
Displacement: 1061 cc
Power: 64 PS @ 6200 rpm 
Torque: 84 Nm @ 3500 rpm 
Bore x Stroke: 68.5 x 72 mm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
No Of Cylinders: 4
Cylinder Configuration: Inline, Transverse
Valves Per Cylinder: 4

Transmission 
Type: 5 speed manual
Gears: 5 forward, 1 reverse

Steering 
Type: Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Min Turning Radius: 4.6 meters

Suspension 
Front: McPherson strut with torsion type roll control device
Rear: Coil spring, Gas-filled shock absorbers with three link rigid and isolated trailing arm

Brakes 
Front: Ventilated discs 
Rear: Drum 

Wheels and Tyres 
Wheel Size: 13" , Steel
Tyres Size & Type: 155 / 65 R13

Performance 
Max Speed: 148 kmph
0-100 kmph: 16.8 seconds 

Fuel Economy (Approx) 
City: 12.6 kmpl
Highway: 17.7 kmpl
Overall: 13.6 kmpl

Official Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo Website

Honda Brio V MT Specifications

Price: Rs. 5,22,000/- (ex-showroom Bangalore as of September 2011)
Variants: V MT

Dimensions 
Length: 3610 mm
Width: 1680 mm
Height:  1500 mm

Wheel Base: 2345 mm
Ground Clearance: 165 mm
Kerb Weight: 930 Kg
No. of Doors: 5 Door Hatchback
Seating Capacity: 5 Persons
Fuel Tank Capacity: 35 Liters

Engine 
Type: 1198cc, SOHC, i-VTEC (Petrol)
Displacement: 1198cc

Power: 89 Ps @ 6000 rpm

Torque: 109 Nm @ 4600 rpm

Bore x Stroke: 73.0 x 71.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
No Of Cylinders: 4
Cylinder Configuration: Inline
Valves Per Cylinder: NA

Transmission 
Type: 5 speed manual
Gears: 5 forward, 1 reverse

Steering 
Type: Electronic Power Steering
Min Turning Radius: 4.5 Meters

Suspension 
Front: MacPherson strut

Rear: H shaped torsion beam

Brakes 
Front: Ventilated Disc

Rear: Drumwith ABS & EBD

Wheels and Tyres 

Wheel Size: 14 Inch

Tyre Size: 175/65 R14, Tubeless Radials

Performance
Max Speed: 170 Kmph
0-100 kmph: 12.47 Seconds

Fuel Economy (Approx)

Highway: 16 Kmpl

City: 13 Kmpl

NA - Not Available

Honda Brio V MT Features

Exterior
Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers
Halogen Head Lights
Front Chrome Grille
Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured Outer Door Handles
Alloy Wheels
Front Fog Lamps
Front/Rear Mudguards
Antenna
Interior
Interior Colour Scheme - Dual Tone Beige
Integrated Audio with AM/FM, MP3, USB with AUX-in
Steering-mounted Audio Control Switch
Front & Rear Speakers
1OO% Foldable Rear Seat Back
Sporty Amber Colour Illumination
Chrome Air Vent Rings & Gear Shift Ring
Silver Steering Wheel Garnish
Silver Inside Door Handles
Safety & Security  
Immobilizer
Front Driver i-SRS and Passenger SRS Airbags
ABS with EBD
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner with Load Limiter
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Day/Night Inside Rear View Mirror
High Mount Stop Lamp
Full Size Spare Tyre
Convenience  
Electric Power Steering
Air conditioner with Heater
Central Locking
Tachometer
Keyless Entry
Tilt Steering
Front Power Window Auto Down
Electrically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirror
Fuel Consumption Display
Accessory Socket
Front & Rear Cupholders in Centre Console
Front Door Lining Pockets
Seat Back Pocket
Vanity Mirror
Headlight Height Adjuster
Horn Type - Double
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder

Variant Specifications - E MT / S MT / S(O)MT / V MT