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.

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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

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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

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Toyota Etios Liva launch on 27th June

     Toyota will launch its much awaited hatchback Etios Liva on 27th of this month. Toyota is banking lots on the Etios Liva hatchback which has been specially designed for India. Toyota has been testing the vehicle in and around Bangalore for some time and wants to make sure it is has no nigglings when launched.




     Toyota Etios Liva is the hatchback version of the Etios sedan. Etios sedan was launched on 1st December last year and the company received overwhelming response for the Etios sedan. The Etios Liva was to be launched in March this year but due to the devastating earthquake in Japan, the company had to postpone its launch of over 4 months.


     Toyota has developed Eitos platform for developing markets most importantly for India. So the Etios will make its first debut in India and later will go to other parts of the world. This shows Toyota’s commitment to Indian car market which it has been studying for over a decade.


     With the launch of Eitos Liva, Toyota will definitely create a price war in the B segment hatchback segment. Only time can say who will be the winner, but by the strong history of Toyota we would bet Toyota will be the winner altogether.

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Maruti Suzuki has found a new design theme in the form of Swift

     When the Swift was first launched in India, it was entirely a different design from the Maruti stable. We have seen boxy cars from Maruti till then and we do see some even today. The sporty muscular look was never the essence of a Maruti car. The Swift changed the company’s entire design language, to be precise it changed the company’s fortune as well.


     The Swift had a mixed reaction, some liked it, some criticized. With the launch of a diesel Swift a new winner was born which is still invincible in India. Did the diesel engine did the trick? Or was it the sporty muscular design of the car? We feel it’s the combination of the two which has worked for Maruti Suzuki.


     The Swift design has been carried on to the SX4, though SX4 has been built on Fiat’s SUV platform. The wheel arches and muscular body of SX4 does resemble the Swift to some extent.


     The new concept Splash, which is named as Ritz in India too has some DNA of the Swift. Now the new MPV from Maruti Suzuki too has all the ingredients of the Swift design. On the other hand the next generation Swift has some metamorphosis but it still sticks to the basic Swift design. With the way the company is going, we might see much more vehicles on the Swift design theme.

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Chevrolet Beat diesel is ready, launch next month

    With the petrol prices rocketing, car buyers have a sign of relief in the form of Chevrolet Beat diesel. The diesel powered Beat is completely ready and will be launched next month. The company feels the diesel Beat launch has come at the right time, though it would liked to have it much before.


     Mr. Siddharth Vinayak Patankar of NDTV’s Car and Bike Show has revealed the Beat diesel on his show. He compares the Beat diesel with that of the Figo’s.

Here are the details of Chevrolet Beat diesel given in the Car n Bike Show:

• Diesel engine 3 cylinder, 936cc with 57 Bhp power and 150 Nm of torque coupled with a 5 speed manual gearbox.
• Diesel engine developed by downgrading the famous Fiat’s 1.3L Multijet diesel which powers everything from Fiat Punto to Maruti SX4
• The turbo lag is minimal as the turbo is small and comes to optimum operating speed quickly
• The suspension tuned for a better ride and comfort, cabin more silent than Figo’s.
• Same variants available as that of petrol, steering system shifted from hydraulic to EPS
• ARAI approved fuel efficiency of 24 Kmpl

     According to President and MD of GM India Karl Slym, the Beat and Spark have different set of customers. The Beat diesel is aimed at Wagon R and i10 fans.

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2012 Mercedes Benz B Class caught without camouflage

     The 2012 Mercedes Benz B Class hatchback was snapped without camouflage when shooting for the promos. To remind our readers, Mercedes Benz has plans to launch A and B Class hatchback cars in India soon.


     The 2012 Mercedes Benz B Class will be a front wheel drive vehicle like the A Class. The new B class looks like a mini MPV with lots of boot space. The rear tail lamps resemble the E Class sedan. The creases on the side uplift the vehicles profile.


     With the big high profile tyres and so many Mercedes goodies, the B Class is surely going to create a benchmark in luxury hatchbacks in India.

Source – AutoBild.de

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