Renault developing a new small car platform India

     Renault has confirmed that it is developing a new platform named Global A for India on which a range of small cars will emerge in the future. The entry level small car from Renault will be priced at Rs. 3.5 lakh to compete with Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, A Star and Hyundai i10.



     Renault will share its manufacturing base with Nissan which has a plant in Oragadam near Chennai. Sharing the manufacturing unit will help Renault to price the small cars competitively. The Global A concept will be shown at 2014 Auto Show in New Delhi.

     Renault has plans to launch 5 new vehicles in Indian market in the next 5 years. First of them to come will be Fluence sedan which has already been spotted testing in Indian soil. It is slated for July 2011 launch. Following the Fluence sedan will Koleos SUV which is expected in the next six months. Both the vehicles will be assembled as CKD kits at Renault-Nissan’s Oragadam plant.

Source: Autocarindia

Mahindra Xylo Karaoke Star contest

     Mahindra has announced Xylo Karaoke Star contest in which you can sing and win prices. All you need to do is log on to http://apps.facebook.com/xylo_karaoke_star 

on Facebook. You need to choose a song you like to sing and enter your contact details. You will then receive a phone call asking you to sing the song selected on the phone. Your song will be recorded and you can share it with your friends as well. Lots of prices to be won from iMac to iPad to iPhone. For more information visit here.

Tata Nano diesel caught testing in Pune

     According to Motorbeam, Tata Nano diesel was caught testing near Pune along with left hand drive Aria and Indica Vista. Tata Motors has been testing the diesel Nano from quiet some time as some spy pictures of the diesel Nano surfaced in the internet few months ago.

     Tata Nano diesel will get 700cc diesel engine developed by Bosch that could deliver 35 Bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. Fuel efficiency of 30 Kmpl is what Tata Motors is planning to achieve with the Nano diesel. The diesel Nano will be launched by the end of this year with the price tag of Rs. 2 lakh+.

Toyota Etios new tv commercial

     Toyota has come up with a new commercial of its recently launched Etios sedan which reflects the tradition of India. Toyota has been stressing on Indian customs and traditions making sure that it is serious about India.