Chevrolet Beat LPG launched in India

     General Motors India has launched Chevrolet Beat in LPG version. The Beat LPG is powered by the new SMARTECH engine which was unveiled couple of days back. Unlike the regular Venturi type kit used in other cars, Beat LPG is fitted with an Advance Multipoint Sequential LPG Injection technology type kit which has loads of advantages over the former. Beat is the first vehicle in India to use High Pressure LPG pipes made of High Strength Nylon.

     A sensor based switch allows you to switch from LPG to Petrol and vice versa without worries. Also the Beat automatically switches from LPG to Petrol where there is no gas left in the tank.

The advantage of this LPG kit as compared to regular kits are -

• Less weight
• No power loss
• No jerks and backfires which means smoother hassle-free transition from petrol to LPG and back.
• Better routing control and no kinking.
• No chance of inside/outside corrosion for life.
• The LPG kit is intelligently placed in the engine compartment, hence consuming lesser space and giving enough room for the passengers.
• The cabin space is not affected due to LPG kit and hence passengers can enjoy the same space as Beat petrol.

     Chevrolet Beat LPG comes with 3 Years or 45,000 Km on Maintenace (whichever is earlier) and 3 Years or 1,00,000 Km Warranty.

Tata Indigo Manza Elan caught before launch

     Few days back we had posted about the facelift of Manza being named Manza Elan. New clear pictures of the Manza Elan has surface in the net and we hope it will be launched very soon.


     From the pictures it might look and as we had earlier said that the facelift would be only in the interiors and exterior of the car looks nothing different. Careful observation will reveal little changes as well.



     The major exterior changes seen are the new wave pattern stickers with “A CLASS APPART” highlighted on it.  There is chrome insert on front fog lamps, a door scuff plate and an ‘Elan’ badging on the side. 15 “Alloy wheels (Dual Tone) now become standard in Elan.

     Interiors have got much attention.  With Elan you get two tone interiors with top half chocolate purple brown shage and the bottom half beige.  Soft touch plastics have been improved and the seat gets new fabric which looks richer.

     Multiple SYNC Bluetooth, Driver Information System, Multiple SYNC Bluetooth, Steering Mounted Audio Controls and 2-DIN Music System with USB Port which will make the car truly advanced. Added safety features such as ABS with EBD, Remote Keyless Entry, Dual Front SRS Airbags and Engine Immobilizer comes as standard equipment.

     However there will be no change under the hood. The Elan will be powered by same 1.4 L engine which produces 90 Bhp.  It will be available in a Signature TYRIAN Wine colour.

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Maruti Suzuki SX4 Diesel launch on Febraury 19th

     The much awaited diesel SX4 will be launched in India on the 19th of February this year. Maruti has been developing a powerful diesel engine for its car "Men are Back" for quiet a while. Powering the diesel SX4 will be the same 1.3 L DDiS engine as of the Swift but has been developed to deliver more power and performance. A turbo charger has been designed to increase the power output by 15 horses.

     With the launch of the diesel SX4, Maruti will compete against the global giants Volkswagen, Hyundai, Fiat and Toyota in the diesel sedan segment in which it has no presence. The diesel SX4 will give a run for the money for Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna, Fiat Linea and Toyota Etios.

General Motors plans to launch new small car below Spark in India

     General Motors India is planning launch a new small car below the Spark in Indian market. The new small car will be rival to Maruti Alto which became the world's largest selling car last year. Last year alone 3,00,000 units of Alto was sold in India and abroad.


     The new small car will be developed with the help of GM's Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). Couple of weeks earlier Nissan had announced a small car to rival Alto. It is for sure overseas automobile manufacturers are serious to spoil the Maruti's party.

General Motors India's furture plans

• Beat LPG next week.
• Diesel Beat by Jun-July
• Wuling MPV by March
• Electric Concept vehicle by April
• End of year - SUV smaller than captiva
• Total 6 new models with 14 fuel variants in next 24 months
• Camaro & Volt to come only when they are manufactured with RHD versions

GM introduces locally developed new 1.2 litre SMARTECH petrol engine for India

     General Motors has introduced a new locally developed 1.2 litre SMARTECH petrol engine for India. The new engine will be seen in Chevrolet small cars Spark and Beat.


     The new SMARTECH engine has 4 cylinders with capacity of 1199 cc producing decent power of 80.5 Ps @ 6200 rpm and torque of 108 Nm @ 4400 rpm. The engine has been developed by GM Technical Centre in Bangalore in cooperation with GM’s new engine plant in Talegaon. The new engine will be manufactured at GM’s Talegoan plant.

Benefits of the new engine:

1. Developed and tested in India
2. For Indian Driving conditions
3. Better lower gear ratios (for fast pick up)
4. Better Mileage (ARAI figures not yet released)
5. Delivery to start from February

World Automobile Day

     Today, 29th of January is celebrated as the World Automobile Day. It was on this day in 1885, the first motor car (a tri car) invented by legendary Karl Benz was patented.