Tata Pixel city concept car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

     Mr. Ratan Tata today unveiled Tata Pixel city car concept at the 81st Geneva Motor Show. Pixel is developed mainly for the European markets. It will take 3 years for Tata Motors to bring it into the European streets.

     Looking similar to the famous Nano, Pixel is just 3 meters in length and powered by a rear mounted 1.2L 3 cylinder diesel engine. The company claims Pixel will be the cleanest vehicle on the European roads which it will be launched 3 years from now. A host of features like low-friction design motor along with optimized aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology and intelligent battery charging will make Pixel to be the environmental friendly car.


     Pixel sports a pair of scissor type doors with large glass area including the panoramic roof. An intelligent set up which moves outer rear wheels forward and inner rear wheel backwards during turning at acute angles give a shortest turning diameter of just 2.6 meters.


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Carl-Peter Forster, MD and CEO, Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors holds true to its belief that there is an opportunity in Europe for a city car, which is optimal in space, maneuverability and environment-friendliness. The Tata Pixel is a reflection of Tata Motors’ idea of what such a car should be.”

New Tata Indica V2 Turbomax with more power and mileage soon

     Tata Motors will soon launch the Indica V2 hatchback with a more powerful and economical diesel engine. Named as Indica V2 Turbomax, the car will comply to the BS4 emission norms.  The new 1045cc CR4 diesel engine produces power of 70 Ps and 13.7 Kg of torque. The company claims it to be the most fuel efficient car in India with mileage of 24 Kmpl. Currently Tata Nano other than Toyota Prius(which is a hybrid) is the most fuel efficient car in India with 23.6 Kmpl.

     Apart from engine change, there are host of other changes and added features as well. The V2 Turbomax will get some changes in the exterior and interiors. The car sports a larger and sporty 14 inch wheels. Pricing will be little higher than the present model. Get to see the car in your nearest showrooms by first week of March.  

Chinese truck manufacturers eye India

     With the growing demand of trucks in India, Chinese truck manufacturers want to have their share in Indian truck market. One of the largest truck manufacturer of China 'Sinotruk' is planning to establish a assembling plant in India. Also Beiqi Foton Motorwhich manufactures trucks in India is finalising locations for its Indian subsidary. Shandong Shifeng, a manufacturer of agricultural light trucks is already making light commercial trucks in India with Hindustan Motors.

     "We are hoping for an India partner to introduce our products into local market. Our India strategy is to establish a local assembly facility, which invites lower taxes in order to tap the buoyant local market that is ideal for our range of big trucks," said Shen Xiangke, Sinotruk's international spokesperson.

Audi A3 saloon concept sketches revealed

     Audi has released the sketches of its A3 saloon concept for the Geneva Motor Show. The A3 saloon will be powered by a 2.5 liter, five cylinder engine with 408 Bhp of power. The A3 measures 4440 mm in length and will be positioned below the A4 saloon.

      Audi A3 saloon is developed on the VW MQB platform and is the first vehicle to roll of the platform. Audi A3 features a pair of LED head lamps and a new trapezoidal front grill. A three door hatchback will make it to the Geneva Motors who and a five door Sportback and two door cabriolet may join later on. A3 will hit markets by mid 2012.

      Audi A3 saloon have been developed on VW MQB platform. Audi A3 will be the first product which will roll out from MQB platform. Like any other Audi, A3 also comes with a pair of  LED studded head lamps and a new trapezoidal front grille. Audi A3 sedan variant will be previewed in Geneva while a three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback and two-door cabriolet may join later on. A3 Sedan is scheduled to hit markets by mid 2012.

“We’ve looked at the situation very carefully and come to the conclusion that a small sedan (saloon) positioned below the A4 has the potential to significantly increase sales penetration in a number of markets,” an Audi official said.