Delhi Police to replace Ambassador cars with Maruti SX4

     The Delhi Police have decided to replace the good old Ambassadors with more faster and fuel efficient Maruti Suzuki SX4. Phasing out of Ambassadors have already started with the Commissioner B K Gupta being the first to replace his car with a brand new Maruti Suzuki SX4. So far Delhi Police have received 12 Maruti SX4s.

     According to the Commissioner of Delhi Police, four things were kept in mind while choosing the replacement for Ambassador cars which included fuel economy, maintenance cost, comfort and speed. The Maruti SX4 was the first choice as it is fitted with a fuel efficient diesel engine and is one of the comfortable cars in the market.

     The SX4s given to Delhi Police is fitted with radio tag installed for security reasons. The Commissioners car is equipped with number of luxury and safety features which will raise the bar for Govt. vehicles.

Delhi Police feels the replacement of old Ambassadors with SX4 will certainly change the way people perceive police vehicles in India.

     The Commissioner of Police Delhi, BK Gupta stated: “We are in the process of buying vehicles like Maruti SX4 that are easy to maintain and save fuel.” A proposal was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs long time ago which was finally accepted.

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BMW 320d Performance Edition launched in India

     BMW has launched a new variant of its 3 series saloon 320d named as Performance Edition in India. The BMW 320d Performance Edition will have the same engine as that of the 320d Highline and Corporate Edition but with a slightchange in the outlook.

     The 320d Performace Editon has BMW trademark kidney shaped gril finished in black (Hightline and Corporate Edition has chrome finished one), carbon fiber side mirror caps and a front splitter also finished in carbon fiber. The rear gets a carbon fiber spoiler on the boot. A 17-inch M double-spoke alloy wheels and a special silver-grey cheat-line running across the shoulder line are some of the other changes outside. In the interiors there are sporty pedals and M door sills.

     BMW has priced the 320d Performance Editon 2 lakh cheaper than the 320d Highline variant which is priced at Rs 31.65 lakh ex-showroom Mumbai.

Source: Autocarindia

Chevrolet Spark diesel could change the face of the game

     Couple of days back, the Chevrolet boss of India has hinted about Spark diesel to be launched in India soon with a new 1.0L TCDi diesel engine. Chevrolet might price the diesel Spark little higher than the petrol one. This makes the Spark to be the first car in the segment with a diesel option.


     A diesel car at the price of Rs. 3 lakh+ could change the face of the Indian car market. The cheapest diesel currently available in India is priced above Rs. 5 lakh. Car buyers are increasingly worried about the running cost, thanks to the petrol price hike. A person buying a car with budget of Rs. 3 lakh will definitely think about spending another 50K and go for a diesel car. The smaller three diesel engine from General Motors will give good average as well.

 Chevrolet might face a problem of Spark eating the share of the Beat which will also be available with the same diesel engine. Smart pricing and positioning of the cars might change the fortunes of the American auto major.

Ford Fiesta Classic spotted testing near Chennai

     Ford had announced couple of weeks ago that the current Fiesta will be named Fiesta Classic when the new Fiesta will be launched. The Fiesta Classic was found testing near Chennai where Ford has its manufacturing unit. The testing car bore a Classic badge on the right side of the boot.

     Ford will position Fiesta Classic in the ‘to be discontinued’ Ikon space with a stripped down version. As seen by the picture Fiesta Classic will have blackened number plate garnish, door handles and rear view mirrors. Fiesta Classic will be launched in Exi variant and will be priced between Rs. 5-6 lakh.