Force Motors to launch a SUV in India
With global as well as local auto makers focusing on launching new SUVs in Inida, home grown auto manufacturer Force Motors also wants to share the party. Force Motors which was earlier known as Bajaj Tempo Ltd which manufacturers rugged and tough vehicles such as Tempo Traveller and Tempo Trax wants to launch an all new SUV for India. The new SUV from Force Motors is expected to hit the roads by 2011.
Bajaj Tempo Ltd in collaboration with Mercedes Benz for engines has manufactured people movers Trax and Traveller which has been very popular in rural India.
Big discount offered on Mahindra Renault Logan
Fiat launches new variants of Grande Punto with 1.2L petrol engine
Fiat has launched two new variants of its hatchback Grande Punto in India priced at Rs 4.57 lakh and Rs 4.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.
The new variants Fire Dynamic and Emotion is powered by a 1.2L FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine). Earlier the two variants were driven by a 1.6L petrol engine and with the new smaller engine, the new variants will cost consideralby less as it comes under small car category in terms of engine specifications.
The Punto Fire launched today comes with a tilt steering, front power windows, fire prevention system and programmed service reminder in its entry level 1.2 Active variant.
Toyota increase prices of its vehicles in India
Fortuner price hike by Rs 30,500/-
Corolla Altis price hike by Rs 18,900/-
Innova price hike by Rs 16,000/-
Tata displayed Nano Electric Vehicle at Geneva Motor Show
Along with the Nano EV was none other than the latest entry in the Tata family, The Aria - which is supposed to be the best Tata ever yet. Aria will go on sale in UK in early 2011. Aira has been designed according to the European standards and Tata is expecting to get a 4 star ratings in the EuroNACP.
Rs 2.5 lakh car from Nissan for India
Nissan is seriously considering a feasibility study on a Rs 2.5 lakh car for India and China Markets. Speaking on the occasion of the launch of Nissan Micra at the Geneva Motor Show, Executive Vice-President, Nissan Motor Company, Mr Colin Dodge said.
"We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra" said Colin DodgNissan has revealed that it is seriously studying the feasibility of a US$ 5000 car (approximately Rs. 2.5 lakh) for markets like China and India. "We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra"
Mr Dodge also said that Nissan will develop Rs 2.5 lakh car in association with its India Partner Ashok Leyland. He believes that engineers in Europe and Japan has lost the ability to design products the meets the low end of the market where as engineers in India look and design everything in cost point of view.
With Suzuki and Hyundai along with Ford making India as a small car manufacturing hub, Nissan too do not want to fall back. Well suddenly the Nano has pulled the Automobile Giants into India, Thanks for the Tata small baby.
"We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra" said Colin DodgNissan has revealed that it is seriously studying the feasibility of a US$ 5000 car (approximately Rs. 2.5 lakh) for markets like China and India. "We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra"
Mr Dodge also said that Nissan will develop Rs 2.5 lakh car in association with its India Partner Ashok Leyland. He believes that engineers in Europe and Japan has lost the ability to design products the meets the low end of the market where as engineers in India look and design everything in cost point of view.
With Suzuki and Hyundai along with Ford making India as a small car manufacturing hub, Nissan too do not want to fall back. Well suddenly the Nano has pulled the Automobile Giants into India, Thanks for the Tata small baby.
General Motors to stop Hummer production
A sad news for Hummer fans! General Motors which owns the Hummer brand has decided to stop Hummer production and to wind off operations associated with Hummer brand.
General Motors has been in talks with China based Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. Ltd., which showed interest in buying the Hummer brand. However the talks failed and the US auto major decided to wind off the Hummer operations.
Not to forget, General Motors had filed for bankrupcy last year due to recession and started selling its sub brands to mobilise money to sustain in the industry. General Motors was succesful in selling SAAB brand to Spyker earlier this week.
General Motors now wants to focus on its other brands, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac and want to work with Hummber employees, dealers and suppliers to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner. The company will continue to provide service support and spare parts to current Hummer owners around the world.
General Motors has been in talks with China based Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. Ltd., which showed interest in buying the Hummer brand. However the talks failed and the US auto major decided to wind off the Hummer operations.
Not to forget, General Motors had filed for bankrupcy last year due to recession and started selling its sub brands to mobilise money to sustain in the industry. General Motors was succesful in selling SAAB brand to Spyker earlier this week.
General Motors now wants to focus on its other brands, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac and want to work with Hummber employees, dealers and suppliers to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner. The company will continue to provide service support and spare parts to current Hummer owners around the world.
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