Mercedes Benz to scalp double-digit growth in 2010

Mercedes Benz India is evolving its strategy to reach double-digit growth in 2010, compared to 2009. The penetrating potential in the Indian car market makes the company to scalp more prospects. 2009 was not a good year for the company as it could sell 3220 cars against 3250 in 2008. But for 2010, the company is pinning on the hope with more number of ranges already launched and some to be launched at Delhi Auto Expo.

The Expo happens to be an ideal platform for automakers for launching new vehicles. Mercedes Benz is wholly owned by Daimler and has been in the Indian market for the past 15 years, having started the presence as a JV with Tata Motors. With the exhaust of JV in 1997, the company started dealing with C,E, and S class cars from the plants offered by Tata Motors till 2008. In February 2009 the company started its own plant in Pune.

GM

General Motors’ small car project is all set for designing in India at Bangalore unit. The company is shaping such small cars for the equally small market India. There is no time bound production but will be ready in near future, said the company’s VP (global Design). The centre in Bangalore is one among ten such centres owned by GM globally.

Renault to go for Electric Vehicles by 2014

The French car company Renault is launching its electric version of vehicles before 2014. Recently the company released its Twizy, a 2-seater in India and has targeted to roll down 5lakh units of electric vehicles before 2014. The electric versions will include Fluence, the family saloon, Kangoo, uv – both will be installed in Denmark and Israel and enter into India after 4years, said its VP. The cars will be derived to India as CBUs and later will think of assembling. Twizy will first enter the European market by 2012.

The Evs from Renault will have lithium batteries as Twizy will be capable of running 100km at a single charge and Fluence and Kangoo will run for 140-160km/charge. Initial production of Evs will be 50000units in 2011 to increased to 5 lakhs by 2014. The units will be from France and Israel while the batteries will be derived from Portugal. The investment for this EVs is four billion Euro during the past 5 years.

Renault avails the tax incentives offered by the Israel government in addition to partial investment of $1.5 billion with the company. Renault is seeking similar incentives from the Indian government and state governments. For the Auto Expo, New Delhi Renault will display its compact saloon Zoe. As such, Renault has made MoUs with 30 nations and states which may be reached with India too. For EVs Renault has the blessings of local electricity authorities in major countries. The CM of New Delhi expressed the intention of buying Twizy.

GM Chevrolet Beat Variants & Prices

GM Chevrolet has publicly stamped its brand new Chevrolet Beat. The new Beat sways with three variants and comes with different price tags. The new Beat provides an uncluttered look and gives a mileage of 18.3 KMPL with a warranty of 3 years/100000 km. The variants of the Chevrolet beat is as follows,

  • Chevrolet Beat PS
  • Chevrolet Beat LS
  • Chevrolet Beat LT

The Beat PS, Beat LS, Beat LT is priced at Rs 3.34 lakhs, Rs 3.54 lakhs, and 3.94 lakhs respectively.

The new global mini car has met the intensive durability tests in the extreme weather conditions and crash tests both in India and abroad. The body of the Beat is ensured with ultra-high-strength steel. The Beat comes in three trim levels of 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT.  In addition, an Option pack is available on the LT variant which consists of ABS, Alloy wheels, Dual Airbags and Seatbelts with Load limiters.
The Chevrolet Beat is spacious with the length of 3,595 mm, height of 1,520 mm, wheelbase of 2,375 mm, and width of 1,595 mm combined with its “body-in/wheels-out” stance. The headlamps are crafted with clear polycarbonate lenses and chrome-coated bezels; resemble diamonds, adding an upscale appearance and glamour.


Beat is available in 7 colors-Olympic White, Linen Beige, Caviar Black, Misty Lake, Moroccan Blue, Green Cocktail and Super Red. A chrome-coated radiator grille and fog lamps, outside mirrors with two-tone color, and a refined-looking roof rail are other design cues that transport the Beat’s styling beyond that of a conventional mini.
The interior is wider and provides comfortable accommodation for five adults. It adds LED-lit ice blue illumination with Steering Column mounted motorcycle-inspired dynamic meter cluster which is also a first-in-segment and combines analog and digital systems.

The new global mini car has met the intensive durability tests in the extreme weather conditions and crash tests both in India and abroad. The body of the Beat is ensured with ultra-high-strength steel. The Beat comes in three trim levels of 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT.  In addition, an Option pack is available on the LT variant which consists of ABS, Alloy wheels, Dual Airbags and Seatbelts with Load limiters.

The Chevrolet Beat is spacious with the length of 3,595 mm, height of 1,520 mm, wheelbase of 2,375 mm, and width of 1,595 mm combined with its “body-in/wheels-out” stance. The headlamps are crafted with clear polycarbonate lenses and chrome-coated bezels; resemble diamonds, adding an upscale appearance and glamour.

Beat is available in 7 colors-Olympic White, Linen Beige, Caviar Black, Misty Lake, Moroccan Blue, Green Cocktail and Super Red. A chrome-coated radiator grille and fog lamps, outside mirrors with two-tone color, and a refined-looking roof rail are other design cues that transport the Beat’s styling beyond that of a conventional mini.

The interior is wider and provides comfortable accommodation for five adults. It adds LED-lit ice blue illumination with Steering Column mounted motorcycle-inspired dynamic meter cluster which is also a first-in-segment and combines analog and digital systems.

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Honda Launches New CBF Stunner

Honda surprises everyone with the upgraded version of new 2010 CBF Stunner. The new stunner is on its way with astonishing maintenance free battery, black coated engine, tachometer, and decorated with impressive graphics. Stunner boasts sporty mirror set, viscous air filter, half chain cover and also a with an promoted engine. The new CBF Stunner  will come out with a trivial price hike.

Mercedes launches GL-Class & S500L in India

Mercedes the German car manufacturer has divulged Mercedes Benz GL-Class and S500L in India. Mercedes Benz GL-Class is a full size luxury crossover SUV with 5 doors. This elongated and wider SUV is a three-row, seven passenger vehicle.

They ride on with 3.0 L V6 (diesel), 4.0 L V8 (diesel), 4.7 L V8, 5.5 L V8 engines. GL-Class is powered with 7G-Tronic automatic transmission speed. The Mercedes GL-Class is spacious with200.2 inch in length, 75.6 in width, and 72.4 in height.

It is a four wheel drive with front engine and scores a wheel base of 121.1 in. The standard GL-Class features include air conditioning w/ dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ radio controls, cruise control, heated 8-way power front seats, 6-disc CD changer, outside-temperature indicator, and universal garage door opener.

S500L is a left steering vehicle with a capacity of 5 passengers. It provides an automatic transmission and comes with a wheel base of 124.6 in. The dimensions of the car is charming with 58.2 in height, 73.7 in width,205.7 in length and kerb weight of 2015kg.

The vehicle has V-8 cylinders and posses a fuel capacity tank of 90 litres. It provides the maximum power and torque of 285.2 kW @ 6000 rpm and 530.0 Nm (391 ft·lb) (54 kgm) @ 2800-4800 rpm respectively.

  • The prices of Mercedes GL-Class 64.9 lskhs
  • The prices of Mercedes S500L 95 lakhs

Pictures of Mercedes GL-Class and S500L


Renault unveils Twizy Z.E. Concept

Renault has unleashed its brand new Twizy Z.E Concept. Renault Twizy Z.E Concept is a two seater car for urban mobility. The new chic provides electrical mobility with a turning circle of just three metres and a footprint barely larger than that of a scooter.

It ensures safe means of transport with easy and agile handling four wheels and ensures stability with low centre of gravity. The body color wheel fairings of the car are octagonal with the pearlescent white and blue hub caps.

Twizy Z.E. Concept is crafted elegantly in a manner that the wheels can no longer be seen rotating. Instead, the only visible movement is that of the hub caps. Twizy Z.E. sounds with a dimension of 2.30m in length, 1.47m height, and just 1.13m wide.

Twizy Z.E. Concept is powered by a 15kW (20hp) electric motor. It roars with a range of 60 miles and rages out with a maximum speed of 46mph.The wheels are 13-inch with the Kerb weight of 420 kg.Twizy Z.E. Concept develops 70Nm of torque with a top speed of 75kph and accelerates at a similar rate to a 125cc bike.

Pictures of Renault Twizy Z.E


Mahindra Renault likes to retain Logan speciality

The JV between M&M and Renault on 51:49 is getting a new frame of operations keeping on track the Logan sedan. Under the refined approach, the JV would like to push off 500 units a month, said President of M&M for Automotive Sector. Consequently, the entire system in purchase, sales and engineering has undergone transition to lower volumes.

The publicity and marketing propaganda will be devised on the need of the hour. This is in contrast to the earlier predicament about the number logic- 1000- but now the position is to be contented with 500 units per month. Mahindra Renault would like to compensate the last fiscal’s loss occurred out of Logan- Rs.500 crore. The Nashik plant was face lifted to produce 50000 units per annum but Logan could not muster the necessary sale volume.