2010 World Car of the Year is Volkswagen Polo

     Volkswagen Polo is named as the World Car of the Year 2010 judged by 59 automotive journalists from around the world.

Reva on an expansion mode, to expand to 50 countries in 2 years

     Bangalore based Reva Electric Cars Ltd, the lone electric car manufacturer in Inida seams to be on an expansion mode. In an interview for the latest business news paper Mr Chetan Maini MD of Reva Electric Cars Ltd said the company is intending to expand to over 40 to 50 countries by 2012.

     Mr Maini also emphasized about the need of the electric cars now due to various factors. Firstly, the Government is providing huge subsidies as compared to earlier, for example in Delhi subsidy upto 29.5% is given on the electric cars in order to cut down polloution. Low running cost and increase in Green initiation is also a major factor for increase in demand for electric cars.

Tata Nano goes for a charity ride

     Tata Motors donated 6 Nanos to Smil Train which is the world’s largest cleft charity organization. The keys of the Nanos were given by non other than Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons to the charity organization.

     Smile Train provides free treatment to any child in need who has problem of clefts which can be corrected by simple procedures. The organization will use the Nanos to display dramatic before and after pictures of children who have been helped spreading a simple and clear message that clefts are easily correctable.

Its ‘The End’ for 12 cars after Bharat Stage IV

     The Bharat Stage IV emission norms which came into effect from 1st April this year has brought an end to 12 cars in India. The 12 cars which is listed below is being phased out from 13 major cities of India.

Cars that are phased out from 13 major ciites of India

Maruti 800
Hyundai Getz
Skoda Octavia

Skoda Fabia (Petrol)

Chevrolet Tavera

Ford Ikon

Fiat Palio Stile
Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Pajero

Tata Indica V2
Tata Sumo Victa

Hindustan Ambassador

Skoda to launch Yeti in India by June this year

      Czec Republic auto company and Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda auto is all set to launch its mini SUV Yeti in India by June this year. Yeti is expected to be priced between Rs 12 to 14 lakh.

     Yeti was displayed at the Auto Expo 2010 where it attracted huge amount of spectators. Thought the details of Yeti has not be released officially expect it to come with next generation features such as multiple airbags, ABS (Antilock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution).

Nissan’s small car might get a new plant

     Nissan’s small car which will be price at around Rs 2.5 lakh might get a new plant outside Chennai. Currently Nissan is manufacturing ‘Micra’ at its Orgadam plant in Chennai which will be launched in June this year.




     Nissan along with its partner Renault is in JV with 3 companies in India namely Bajaj, Mahindra and Ashok Leyland. Nissan is looking forward to one more JV for the small car which will be in between ULC car ( Ultra Low Cost car manufactured in association with Bajaj Auto) and Micra. The possible companies for the small car JV are under consideration.


     Nissan’s Chennai plant has a capacity to reach 4 million vechicles by 2014. The Chennai plant will be utilized to manufacture Micra, a new sedan to be launched in 2011 and an all new multi purpose vehicle.

Hero Honda to launch 14 new products in the next 18 months

     Hero Honda is surely feeling the heat in the 2 wheeler commuter segemnt. The launch of new bikes from rivals namely Bajaj and Honda has made difficult for Hero Honda which once dominated the Indian 2 wheeler industry. The company is planning to launch 14 new products in the next 18 months. The new products will be 4 new launches with 4 major and 5 minor variants.