Scoop: Force Motors SUV named ‘Force One’

     Force Motors has named its soon to be launched SUV as ‘Force One’. Force Motors has been testing its SUV for quite some time on Indian roads. We had showed you some spy pictures of SUV in our earlier post.

     The Force One SUV will be powered by a Mercedes sourced 2.2L Common Rail Turbo Engine with 140 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque. The vehicle will be officially launched in a months time.

     Force Motors has also incorporated a new logo for the company. The company plans to launch a new MPV in 2012 and the current SUV will be replaced by an all new next generation SUV in 2013.

Renault Koleos facelift showed at Delhi

     Renault’s French delegation which was in Delhi to brief journalists about the compnay’s future products for India showed couple of slides of Kaloes facelift. The facelifted Koleos features a new front end with redesigned headlamps and grill.


     The Koleos will compete with Honda CR-V, BMW X1 and SUV’s like the Toyota Fortuner and Chevrolet Captiva in India. It will be powered by a 2L diesel with 150 Bhp power coupled to a 6 speed transmission. Renault has already started testing Koleos in India and will be launched on stipulated time in October 2011.

Picture Source: Indian Autos Blog

More details emerge on Mahindra mini Xylo

     We know our fellow blogger Indianautosblog brings us the latest information but this time they have gone a step beyond. The blog has mentioned inside details of the Mahindra mini Xylo which they was given to them by a useful source.










The Mahindra mini Xylo features


1) A stop start mechanism
2) 5+2 seat configuration, the rear 2 seats being too small
3) 3 cyclinder engine with 70 Bhp power and 160 Nm torque
4) No roof mounted AC
5) 205/65/R15 tyres
6) Aircraft like trays on seat backs
7) Spare wheel on the rear door


The interior space of the mini Xylo seams to beat any of the C segment cars. If priced around Rs 5-6 lakh, it will give serious dent to the entry level C segment sedans.


Spy Pictures by Indianautosblog

Toyota Fortuner facelift will look like this

     The picture below shows how the facelifted Fortuner would look. The picture actually is the facelift of the Hilux pick up truck which shares the same platform with that of Fortuner. Many fellow bloggers posted the spy picture of the facelited Fortuner some days ago.


     The new look will enhance the appeal of the SUV. The changes are likely in the rear as well but nothing to expect in the interiors and under the hood. The facelifted Fortuner in India? We guess Toyota will drag it for an year to do so.

Next generation Maruti Swift delayed due to strike

     The next generation Maruti Suzuki Swift which was scheduled for July-August launch will be delayed due to the strike at the Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant. The 13 day strike at the plant has made production loss of over 1200 vehicles with Rs. 270 crore of revenue loss.


     The Manesar plant produces mainly Maruti’s diesel vehicles. In order to clear the booking diesel cars, the company has postponed the launch of new Swift by a quarter. This means the new Swift will only come by September, at the time of Diwali.

Ducati Diavel superbike launched in India

     A first look at the bike, you will definitely fall in love. The dynamic looking Ducati Diavel superbike is launched in India. Available in 3 variants the prices starts from Rs. 17.06 lakh for the base, Rs. 22.06 lakh for the Carbon and Rs. 22.42 lakh for the top end Carbon Red variant.


     The Italian monster Diavel is powered by a 1198.4cc, 4 storke, L-twin Ducati Testastretta engine with power output of 162 Bhp at 9500 rpm and torque of 13 Kgm at 8000 rpm. The bike comes with a six speed gearbox, one down-five up pattern.

     The feature list of the Diavel surpasses many of the cars in India. ABS Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes namely, Sport, Touring and the Urban mode are the trademark of the bike.


     Along with the launch of the Diavel superbike, Ducati also inaugurated its fourth showroom in India at Bangalore.

Mirko Bordiga, CEO Ducati Asia Pacific - 
“The Diavel is, without any doubt, the most exciting innovation in the Ducati 2011 line because it represents a new concept of motorcycle. It is a naked bike because it is essential, light and agile; a cruiser because it is imposing and also comfortable with a passenger; and a sports bike because it has a powerful heart, muscles, and levels of performance that take your breath away.”
On the sidelines of the superbike launch, Ducati also inaugurated its fourth showroom in India in Bangalore.

Source: Autocarindia

Tata Motors to be more mature by 2020 – Ratan Tata

     'India Automotive 2020: The Next Giant from Asia'. These were the words by Mr. Ratan Tata who wants Tata Motors to be more mature by 2020 and develop products with reliability, finish and technology.


     He said, though Tata Motors has economies of scale, he would like to see the company grow in terms of quality by manufacturing good automobiles. He admitted that though Tata Motors is a major player in automotive sector, it is still sub scale by International standards.

     In an interview to JD Power, Mr. Ratan Tata said, the company wants to bring in world class products to India to meet the customer needs. The wisdom of this great might not go long for the company as he will retire from the post next year. Since he has been in the company for such a long time, we are sure he will bring in a good successor who could steer the company towards his dreams.

Source: ET