Ford

Figo, from the US car maker Ford, is all set for launch in March with the expanded dealer network, said the company official. The small car segment (less than 4 meters) constitutes nearly 75% of the market, in which Maruti Suzuki’s Alto, Swift, Ritz and A-Star are the key players. India turns out to be …

Old order giving place to new

Ford’s Figo will see the exit of its own Fusion in the Indian market, it is expected. The MD and President for Ford India said the focus will hereinafter be on the new Figo as the days are numbered for Fusion in the Indian market. Figo will hit the roads in March this year as …

CNG kit enables Toyota for Green

MPV Innova and Corolla Altis Saloon of Toyota get the CNG variation, as evidenced at the display at Toyota Q World Programme in Mumbai. The CNG kit will be fit by the dealers. The CNG in Innova will have 4-cylinder 16 valve DOHC, 2.0lit petrol engine, which is capable of yielding 132bhp and 18.5 kg …

2010 M-class edition of Mercedes Benz in two options

Mercedes-Benz has planned to introduce two variants of its 2010 M-Class in India- sports edition at Rs55 lakhs and the Luxury edition at Rs60.9 lakhs. From the analysts’ view, M-Class versions are the safest in the segment, as confirmed by the Euro NCAP test results. The cars come with seven airbags, belt tensioners, belt-force limters, …

Fiat Palio on the waning glide

Fiat has no favorable conditions in the current Indian car market as its Palio is meeting the anti-climax. It is set to meet the fate similar to Uno, by selling less than 50 units a month which is meager to the net volume of Fiat’s sale. Thus, the exit of Palio gives way to Grande …

Nissan hopes to get rid of debt by this year end

Nissan Motor co is on the verge of revitalizing its hold in the market by this year end by boosting the sale by double. This ray of hope and a breath of relief came in the last quarter profit recently for the second time. Still, the fears are yet to be allayed in its position …

Nissan

Volkswagen AG’s deal with Suzuki Motor for selling Nissan’s Pixo model has drawn the fingers crossed for Nissan to go in for a new partner for the small car project. Nissan is still to ascertain the pact between VW and Suzuki before making a final decision, said its Executive VP. Nissan is not in a …

Ford India to export its Figo to South Africa, Asia-Pacific markets

As the focus is now shifting on the new Figo, Ford India is diverting its small cars to South Africa and Asia-Pacific regions. Once the car, with 1.2 lit engine (optional 1.4 lit engine), gets its launch in India in March, soon it will enter these markets, said its Executive Director. The car is crafted …

Tata launches Indica Vista Aura + with ABS and Airbags

Finally the giant has awaken. Catering to the demands of the customers, Tata Motors has launched Indica Vista with ABS and Airbags. The new Indica Vista Aura+ variant comes equipped with much needed safety features like ABS and Airbags. The Aura variant of Indica Vista comes with ABS. Price of Tata Indica Vista (Ex-showroom Bangalore) …