Maruti Recalling 30,000 A-Star Cars Supplied to Nissan

Maruti’s recall of it’s A-Star numbering about 106000 includes 30000 units exported to Nissan Motor. Maruti’s product, from the Haryana facility is exported to Nissan for marketing as Pixo on a contract basis. This volume is within some 50000 units exported to Nissan and the cost of replacing the fuel tank would involve Rs300-Rs320 million. …

Maruti recalls 1 lakh ‘A-Star’ cars over fuel pump

The circle comes to a full with Maruti Suzuki recalling it’s A-Star numbering 1 lakh. This follows the last month’s nightmare of Toyota recalling many of its cars numbering 6-8 lakhs in the European market. Maruti’s A-Star hit the head with the snag in the fuel pump gasket. As of now, there has been no …

Honda working on diesel engine for India

Honda Motors is devising a small sized diesel engine for the vehicles made in India. The process is at the infant stage and the result will be stronger. This was unofficially revealed by the company’s Chief Operating Officer for R&D. the need is inevitable for the company to make its foot stronger in the Indian …

General Motors on the look out for more Engineers

To enrich the technological process in its business, General Motors is on the process of recruiting more engineers in India this year. Some 150-200 engineers will be absorbed to look after every process- transmission, engines, hybrids and controls. GM is boastful with its largest automatic transmission design centre in Bangalore ( one that is outside …

Toyota forms finance tie up with SBH

Toyota Kirloskar Motors and State Bank of Hyderabad have entered into a pact for extending finance for its vehicles. The agreement enhances more movement of vehicles from Toyota Kirloskar as the agreement was inked by the GM(Sales) of TKM and DGM of SBH. Under the agreement SBH will offer two schemes – Ezee car loans …

Volvo sets the Power Play

In a bid to strengthen its identity, Volvo has taken the stumps to run along the crease in the ensuing One-Day International cricket matches between India and SAfrica. The highlight of the association with the ODIs will be the award of the latest “Volvo S80 twin-turbo diesel” to the man of the series. In this …

New launches from Mercedes- Benz in 2010

The encounter against BMW could not restrain the luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz from introducing new models this year. The companies are in the race to retain the top slot among the luxury car segment in India. In all there will be 10-12 new models in 2010, of which five-including luxury limousine S-Guard (Rs6 crore) have …

Volkswagen Polo Market Price revealed!

Volkswagen Polo made its debut in India with 1.2L petrol variant and 1.2L diesel variant. The petrol variant of Polo is priced at Rs 4.34 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi) followed by the diesel variant at the cost of Rs 5.32 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi). The petrol variant of Polo produces an output of …

GM rolls out the luxury sedan Cruze Automatic in India

The most anticipated Cruze Automatic (AT) from General Motors is now on Indian roads. Cruze Automatic is crafted splendidly with 6-speed tiptonic unit Transmission. Tiptronic transmission operates in the same manner as a conventional type of automatic transmission. The manual version of Cruze has enhanced diesel performance,and redefined the D-segment with its coupe-like design proportions, …

Mercedes-Benz shields the cars with SPV S-Guard

A brand new limousine from Mercedes-Benz comes with the integrated protection of S-Guard. The guard has the conventional set up and enfolds the traditional 80 year old experience to suit the needs of the moment. The guard comes afresh as the factory finish. This S-Guard resembles its sibling S-Class by offering convenient and safe journey, …