Next gen VW Polo teased, to be unveiled on 16th June 2017

Couple of images of the much awaited next generation Volkswagen Polo 2017 has been teased before its launch on 16th of June 2017. The images show the new designed headlamps and taillamps which sync with the company’s design philosophy of kink at the edges.

Being in the market for eight long years, the VW baby was badly in due for a change. Built on VW’s new MQB platform, the new Polo is bigger and bolder than the current model. This gives the car to offer improved cabin space, especially at the rear passenger compartment.

The new polo is expected to feature 1.0L petrol and diesel engines with improved performance and fuel efficiency.

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Peugeot starts testing its cars in India

Before we begin we like to remind that this is not the first time Peugeot has started testing in cars in India. As all car manufacturers do, Peugeot also tested its cars in India with the intention of launching its products for the first time in India. This time being the third, Peugeot is serious about its business in India and guess what Peugeot plans to launch its latest products in our country.

Couple of cars was seen testing, the new generation 208 hatch being one of them. Being a B segment hatch the 308 offers style and substance which the French maker is always know for. Remember the 309 notch which was launched in India way back in late 90s. Peugeot produces world class engines which will be a strong point for Peugeot’s Indian business story.

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Mahindra KUV 100 facelift to have cleaner design

The quirky mini SUV from Mahindra, the KUV will get a facelift soon and now with a cleaner design. It is not clear what clean design means but we believe plastic cladding on the bumper will give way for body coloured full bumper. But just with these changes the KUV might not look fresh as the side profile of the car remains the same, and to mention it is from the side the car/SUV looks like a cartoon character.

Though KUV could not make an impact in the market as its elder brother XUV, it has managed to attract its niche customers, thanks to its comfortable seating, both in the front and the rear. The new 1.2L diesel from Mahindra is very refined than many of the global competitors. Hope to see a good looking car from Mahindra soon.

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The Most Popular and Prominent Auto Shows in Las Vegas

High-profile casinos and classic cars have become somewhat synonymous with each other. On one hand, you have timeless establishments that highlight the glitz and glamor of modern pastimes. On the other, you have engineering marvels fit for the rich and famous. Las Vegas owns a distinctive appeal that lures an array of people, personalities, and interests through its gates. This is just one of the many reasons why the city is popularly described as “The Entertainment Capital of the World.”

Whether its land-based establishments or its online counterparts, casinos – just like automobiles – will always be associated with Sin City. These days, the Internet has become a viable option for gaming aficionados that want to get a quick fix. Companies, in the same mold as UK-based casino platform Pocketfruity, even offer a 100 percent first deposit bonus upon joining, which is why they have impacted the industry so successfully of late. However, Las Vegas staples such as Caesars Palace and the Orleans Arena have seen how integrating cars and casinos, to come up with popular events that welcome enthusiasts from across America and all over the world, have proved to be money-spinners in their own right.

With that, here are two of the most popular, prominent auto shows in Las Vegas:

The Exotic Car Show

Caesars Palace has been dubbed the “Home of Champions” because of sporting events such as The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Annual Induction Dinner and Ceremony. But for genuine automobile lovers, the establishment is known as the site of The Exotic Car Show. The occasion showcases the power and the style of luxury car brands including Lamborghini, Bentley, and Ferrari. Wide-eyed fans gather inside a two-story, 26,000-square-foot showroom looking on in awe at the best of the best, while the affluent actually go in there to buy them.

The Viva Las Vegas Car Show

The Viva Las Vegas Car Show isn’t proclaimed “the best car show of its type anywhere” for nothing, as it features immortal masterpieces from the golden age of automobiles. This three-day affair in April takes in more than 20,000 aficionados from around the country at a massive fenced parking lot adjacent to The Orleans Arena. Over 800 registered cars from the pre-1963 era are presented throughout the program, including nostalgic Hot Rods, old-school racecars, and even period-correct motorcycles. Furthermore, the Viva Las Vegas Car Show has music performances from rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll bands, as well as from celebrated DJs.

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Tata Motors to have a vehicle in each segment in India

          TELCO (presently known as Tata Motors) is no longer perceived as a truck manufacturer in India, thanks to the huge success of India’s first indigenously developed car “Indica”. The year 1998 was a transformation for Tata Motors and all the credit goes to the then Chairman of the company Mr. Ratan Tata. Tata Motors ruled the B segment with Indica selling like hot cakes. The aerodynamic design & class leading fuel efficiency put the Indica into a different league, which the company will always cherish.

          Nearly two decades after entering the passenger car segment, Tata Motors seems to have come to a place where it started. None of its cars are selling well, be it Nano or the Bolt or the much hyped Zest compact sedan. However Tiago which was recently launched has kept the hopes alive for the company. Tata Motors has put in its heart and soul in Tiago to deliver more car per car, the slogan Indica carried. An astonishing price tag of Rs. 3.20 lakh for base petrol variant makes Tiago stand out of the segment. The neat design, good fuel efficiency and quality interiors are the USP of Tiago.

          Tata Motors might have saved money in developing Bolt and Zest, as they are built or rather redesigned on the Vista but the overall image of Tata Motors stands questionable. A company which was once ruling the segment now is trying to bring in cars with just cosmetic changes and selling it with a different name. Indian car market is more matured now and Tata cars have to compete with some quality products from International players. The upcoming Hexa is also basically the old aria with cosmetic changes and new name. Though Tata Motors is bullish on the Hexa success, it might not compete against the market leaders just like the Bold and Zest did. An old wine in new bottle will certainly not bring success and Tata Motors has to understand this first.

          The newly appointed CEO Mr. Guenter Butschek also thinks as we do. He intends to have a vehicle in each segment for the company to bounce back and to have a new product delivered rather than making changes to the current models and sell with different names. So Tata Motors will bring in new products in the coming years and try to reclaim the lost glory. Hope to see some exiting products from Tata Motors. 

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