Mahindra

M&M last week announced that the premium SUV will be ready for launch in India by the FY2011. The car may be designed for export to the US. The move is to compensate the presence of Scorpio and an investment of Rs700-800 crore has been ear marked for this project, said its President for Automotive. …

Vertical axis in the vehicle sale of 2010-11

The sale of vehicles for 2010-11 is projected on vertical axis, though orthogonal growth rate is not also ruled out. The industry sources foresee the growth amidst speculations over hike in costs and depriving stimulus features. The nine months of the 2009-10 fiscal saw the growth rate of 22% of which the cars constitute 24% …

Hot scoops on Fiat Linea T-jet,Linea dualogic and Punto CNG

Fiat showcased 5 new variants of its products (2 linea’s and 3 GP’s) – Linea T-jet,Linea Dualogic,Punto CNG,Punto Trendz and punto sport. Of these cars few will hit the market in 2010 * Fiat Linea T-jet will be launched soon and will be the top end variant of Linea series * Fiat Linea dualogic is …

Hot Scoops on Skoda Yeti and Skoda small car

Skoda Yeti in June * Skoda Yeti will be launched during second half of 2010 * Skoda will launch Yeti in June or July * Skoda Yeti will be launched in few variants initially and later Skoda will add more variants * Skoda yeti will come in two variants. The variants will be completely loaded …

Proof of shield to cars- the cited affair of the Auto Show

Shattering of glasses, denting of bumpers and marks of bullets piercing the body are no longer the sober features to moan. The Auto Expo in New Delhi displays the bullet-proof ranges of cars, exclusive ones for police personnel, defence services and politicians. The sensitive industry is equally booming in a terror-stricken country. Chanakya Automobiles India …

Innovation at best

In a world surmounted by technology, innovation is not a means but a skill. The Auto Expo in New Delhi is witnessing the innovative deeds carved out in the form of Personalised Mover(slated for Commonwealth games) and a Formula Student Car- both developed by the students belonging to Delhi Technological University. The Mover, named Mitra, …

Trucks patter with tricks

The Auto Expo in New Delhi is radiating to better glimpses as trucks of all likes glow exponentially. World leaders Volvo, Daimler and Navistar have showcased their masterpieces as domestic makers refresh for new ventures. The trucks display the sophistication and the indigenous concepts. Daimler is brushing its face with its Actros to be imported …

Smaller than the small- BMW

BMW, the German car maker, is all virulent to unleash itssmaller car than the Indian sensation Nano. It sparkles along with the legendary models numbering about 67. The Heritage Motoring Club of India attracts the car lovers with its scintillating display of vantage cars, even as old as 1904. The cars are owned by the …

Nano Africa certain

The popularity wings of the India’s cheapest and people’s car Nano is to spread to Africa, said its MD of Tata Africa Holdings. This company is the keen promoter of Tata Motors’ products in the African segments comprising 10 countries. The Rs1lalh car will be at display in Smithsonian’s National Design Museum in Washington DC …

Maruti

In a bid to face the challenging competition Maruti has now planned to introduce its 5-seater van for Rs259000. Maruti is a 54.2% share owned Japan’s Suzuki company, to sell the -seater Eeco for Rs275000. The electric version of this vehicle was available in the Auto Expo. Maruti, having a stronghold in the India market …