Tata Nano gets " absolutely safe" tag

     Tata Motors has claimed that its mini car Nano is “absolutely safe” after the probe team found “no manufacturing defects” in it. Tata Motors had initated a comprehensive investigation into the fire accidents which involved two Nanos couple of months back.

     The investigation was done by a 20 member team from Tata Motors and an independent forensic expert from UK. The investigators revealed that the fire incidents were not related. Tata Motors has started pre-emptive checks on all Nanos on road starting from May 24 this month. However the company declined to term it as a recall.

Press release:

"The Tata Nano has undergone all the necessary validations before delivering to customers - this includes more than 300 prototypes which together covered more than 2 million km of safe operation in all conditions," as said by a company official.

According to the company spokesperson, "Each customer will be contacted personally for the check and we will be providing service free of cost, including additional protection, wherever required."

Get ready for the Chinese invasion

     Chinese auto manufacturer is testing its Hover CUV which is expected to be launched soon in India. Have a look at the Hover CUV spy pictures.

Volkswagen Rocktan SUV to be built on SX4 platform

     Ever since VW bought 20% stake in Suzuki, lot of knowledge about cars have been in exchange between the two companies. The first vehicle to be produced from the partnership will be VW Rocktan SUV which will be based on SX4 platform.

     Rocktan crossover SUV will be positioned between CrossPolo and Tiguan and is likely to be launched in India. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 12 lakh. Powering the Rocktan will be a 1.4L petrol motor and a 2.0L oil burner.

     Rocktan crossover is likely to take on Toyota Urban Cruiser and Nissan Juke in the International markets.

Skoda Yeti to be launched in India soon

The much awaited premium SUV from Skoda Auto - 'Yeti' will on Indian roads soon. The vehicle is in final stages of testing and will be launched in couple of months. Our reader Dr Mohan Kumar got a chance to capture some spy pictures of Yeti being tested near the Bosch campus in Koramangala, Bangalore. Spy photos will be uploaded as soon as possible.

Skoda Yeti is likely to be priced around Rs 12 to 14 lakhs. With a dynamic and unique coupled with Skoda's bullet proof built quality Yeti is sure to create a niche for itself in the Indian market. Its SUVsh look and smaller dimensions might attract young urban folks who want smaller vehicles to maneuver in the city traffic and yet make a style statement.