Ford Motors India Sale Jump 39% in Dec 2011

Ford Motors India Sale Jump 39% in Dec 2011

Ford Motors India has posted 39% rise in sales during December 2011 to 5,979 units as compared to 4,301 units sold during the corresponding month of 2010. In 2011, the firm has sold 96,270 units in the domestic market, 15% surge as against the previous year. 

Mr Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India, said,“It’s incredibly gratifying to see that our domestic sales have grown at such a steady pace, particularly given the challenging market environment. Overall, 2011 was a strong and positive year where we crossed many milestones. With work commencing on our second plant in Sanand, expansion of the powertrain facility in Chennai, the launch of the All-New global Fiesta, and Ford Figo’s growing popularity in 2011 gave us many proud moments to cherish.”

India has emerged as an increasingly significant exporter of Ford vehicles last year, with the shipments touching 22,521 units, nearly three times the number exported in 2010.

During 2011, Ford India has also expanded its export stronghold for the Figo to 32 nations, with Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast added in December.

Mahindra XUV500 Price Hike in January

Mahindra XUV500 Price Hike in January

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced to increase the prices by Rs 30,000 to Rs 55,000 from January 1 at the showrooms in New Delhi.

“The price rise has been necessitated as the launch price was an invitation price and there has also been a considerable impact of increase in raw material costs and the rupee depreciation with respect to the dollar and the euro,” according to the statement issued by the company.

 Mahindra XUV500 Reviews

The company has launched the Mahindra XUV500 in September this year and presently priced at Rs 10.8 to 11.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The booking for this SUV was started on October 1 and within 10 days of its launch, the company has received 8,000 bookings for the vehicle and forced the company to suspend the fresh sales as it was working on monthly output of 2,000 units at its west India plant.

From January 2012, the company is planning to reopen the bookings for the XUV500 after aumenting the production output of the vehicle to 3,000 per month. Further, the company is also looking to raise production of the vehicle to 5,000 a month in June.

Tata Manza vs Toyota Etios

Tata Manza vs Toyota Etios 

The base variant of the Tata Motors Manza gets power steering, a feature not offered in the Etios base variant. The mid variant of the Manza gets music system with USB and aux-in, Bluetooth connectivity, tilt adjustable steering wheel, audio controls on steering wheel and a warning buzzer for door open, key, headlamp/taillamp on. These features are not offered in the Etios mid variant. When it comes to the top-end variant, the Tata Manza gets fuel consumption and distance to empty information, follow me home headlamps and electric mirrors which are again not offered in the Etios though it gets leather wrapped steering wheel and body side skirts.

The price of the Toyota Etios petrol ranges between Rs. 4.99 lakh – 6.97 lakh while the offer price of the Manza petrol ranges between Rs. 5.12 lakh – 6.56 lakh. The price of the Toyota Etios diesel ranges between Rs. 6.44 lakh – 7.87 lakh while the offer price of the Manza diesel ranges between Rs. 5.87 lakh – 7.38 lakh. The Manza is significantly cheaper (Rs. 10,000 – 50,000 depending on variant) than the Etios and comes with more features. Hence, the Manza with the offer price has a better ‘value for money’ proposition than the Etios.

 

BMW Cars To launch BMW Mini in India

BMW to launch Mini in India at starting price of Rs 25 lakh. At a time car sales are sliding, luxury car maker BMW Cars is set to launch the British marque Mini in India at a starting price of Rs 25 lakh. The German car maker will start importing the iconic small car within the next two months and open two flagship dealerships, in Delhi and Mumbai. BMW will bring in the entire range of the Mini - comprising its popular variants Cooper, Countryman, Club door and the Cabrio. The top-end Club man is likely to cost around Rs 30 lakh and come with a complete sports package and accessories. 

 

The Mini is among the original British cars that heralded a new era in motoring in the 1960s, with its space-saving front wheel-drive layout. Its smooth and sporty retro design has influenced a generation of car makers ever since. The best-selling Suzuki Swift, for instance, carries forward the same design philosophy. But the original Mini continues to sell in large numbers. Clocking more than 2.34 lakh units a year worldwide, it sells the highest in the US, followed by Britain, Germany and Japan.

"The Mini comes to India finally after years of hectic feasibility and surveys," BMW India President Andreas Schaaf told ET, adding the company will showcase the car in the Auto Expo in January 2012. 

Hybrid Cars in India

Honda Civic Hybrid

By- Honda Motors

Toyota Prius Hybrid

By - Toyota Motors

Mahindra Scorpio Hybrid

By - Mahindra Motors

Chevrolet Volt

By – Chevrolet

Porsche Cayenne

By - Porsche Cars

New Cars To Be Launched in 2012

Chevrolet Agile

Price: Rs. 14, 00,000/- (approx)

By Chevrolet

Skoda Rapid

Price: In between Rs. 7, 00,000 to 9, 00,000/-

By Skoda India

Tata Indica Vista Electric

Price: In between Rs 6, 00,000 to 7, 00, 000/-

By Tata Motors

Volkswagen Rocktan SUV

Price: Between Rs. 12, 00,000 to 15, 00,000 /-

By Volkswagen Cars

Audi R6

Audi R6 Price: Rs 70,00,000 (Expected)

By Audi Cars

Latest Cars in India with Price

Latest Cars in India with Price

The list of new cars to be launched in India includes Honda Brio, Hyundai EON, Mahindra XUV500, Chevrolet Beat Diesel and New Swift.

Honda Brio

Price:

Honda Brio E Rs. 4.7 lakhs

S MT 5.10 lakhs

S MT (option) 5.7 lakhs

V MT 5.9 lakhs

Honda Brio Variants : E MT, S MT, S MT (option), V MT

Honda Brio Colors : Energetic Blue, Urban Titanium, Rallye Red, Taffeta White, Alabaster Silver and Crystal Black Pearl

Hyundai EON

Price: 2.75 lakhs for base model and Rs. 3.75 lakhs of top model

Hyundai EON Variants: Magna, D-Lite (O), D-Lite, Era, Magna (O), Sportz

Hyundai EON Colors: white, black, red, Grey, silver

Mahindra XUV500

Price:

Mahindra XUV500 W8 AWD - 12.88 lakhs,

Mahindra XUV500 W6 2WD - 10.80 lakhs
Mahindra XUV500 W8 2WD - 11.95 lakhs

Mahindra XUV500 Variants: Mahindra XUV500 W8 4x2, Mahindra XUV500 W6 4x2, Mahindra XUV500 W8 4x4

Mahindra XUV500 Colors: Satin White, Volcano Black, Amazon Green, Moondust Silver, Tuscan Red, Opulant Purple and Dolphin Grey

Chevrolet Beat Diesel

Price: 4.29 lakhs

Mahindra XUV500 Variants: PS, LT, LS, LT Option

Mahindra XUV500 Colors: Linen Beige, Olympic white, Misty lake, Caviar black, Moroccan blue, Super red, Green cocktail, Swift blade silver, sandrift Grey

Maruti New Swift

Price:

New Maruti Swift Petrol LXi - Rs. 4,22,000

New Maruti Swift Petrol ZXi - Rs. 5,53,000
New Maruti Swift Petrol VXi - Rs. 4,76,000
New Maruti Swift Diesel VDi - Rs. 5,61,000

New Maruti Swift Diesel LDi - Rs. 5,17,000
New Maruti Swift Diesel ZDi - Rs. 6,38,000

New Swift Variants: Lxi, Zxi, Vxi, Vdi, Ldi, ZDi

New Swift Colors: Green, black blue

Chevrolet Beat

The rising price of petrol have cut down the pockets of Indians to buy a new car. General Motors car manufactures have launched Chevrolet Beat with diesel engine to solved the problems of car lovers. The small car segment has very few Diesel options and General Motors took advantage of this by launching the Chevrolet Beat Diesel version. 

Chevrolet Beat Review

Chevrolet Beat Price

• Chevrolet Beat is priced between Rs 3.34 lakhs to Rs 3.94 lakhs.

Chevrolet Beat Comfort Features

• Exterior-color-matched instrument panel

• Fog lamps, outside mirrors with two-tone color

• Round tail lamps with clear polycarbonate lenses

• Door trim in red, blue or silver

• A refined-looking roof rack

• Chrome-coated radiator grille

Chevrolet Beat Variants

• Chevrolet Beat is available in 3 variants namely Base PS version, LS version and Fully-loaded LT variant. 

Fiat Announces Festival Discount

Fiat India, has announced special discount offers in this festive season on its hatchback Punto and sedan Linea.

The new offers of the company provides an opportunity to the customers to enjoy discounts of up to Rs 1,30,000 on Linea and Rs 75,000 on Punto. The festive discount offer will run from September to October 2011.

Under the scheme, a option of further exchange benefit of Rs 20,000 has also been included which allows customer.

Fiat Grande Punto : Grande Punto, comes with a Euro Ncap 5-star rating and is also being considered as one of the safest hatchbacks across the world.

 

Fiat Punto Review

 

Fiat Linea : Fiat Linea is not just a vehicle but it is considered to be a style statement the world over. Linea has the virtue of leaving you amazed just at a glance. It possesses a perfect silhouette. 

 Fiat Linea Review

Skoda Cars in India

Skoda Cars in India

Skoda India : Skoda India received awards like 'Most Technologically Advanced Car' for Skoda Laura and 'Best Variant' for Skoda Superb Turbo Diesel from CNBC-TV18 AUTOCAR AUTO in the year 2006.

Skoda Fabia : Skoda Fabia Car has a special provision for added comfort and entertainment, comprising of rear parking sensors, electric sunroof with slide and tilt function, climatic air conditioning etc. 

Skoda Fabia Review

 

Skoda Laura : Skoda Laura India's features like rich leather upholstery, dual zone climatronic air-conditioning, 4-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, automated sun roof sliders, unique storage compartment along with illuminated, refrigerated glove compartment are present in this car. 

 Skoda Laura Review

Skoda Superb : Skoda Superd features like 4-speed intermittent aerodynamic wipers, powerful bi-xenon headlights with integrated fog lamps, electrically adjustable fold-up mirrors, electrically operated sun and moon roof, in built power washers for daylight visibility etc. Along with the comfort to assure proper security to the passengers, this car is well equipped with auto dimming rear view mirrors, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-lock Braking system (ABS), Electronic Braking Assistance etc.

 Skoda Superb Review

Tata Motors Launched the Gold Plus Nano

Tata Motors Launched the Gold Plus Nano

Tata Motors Launched the Gold Plus Nano – A one-off showpiece version that sees “The People’s Car” encased in 80kg of 22 carat gold, 15kg of sliver and 10,000 semi-precious and precious stones.

Tata Motor's Gold Plus Nano Pictures 

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Audi Wants To Overtake Mercedes-Benz in 2011

Audi Cars, the premium indian cars brand, targets to beat Mercedes-Benz in this year by raising the sales figure to 1.3-million vehicles.

Audi Cars decided to stick to the aim of 1.35-million sales in 2011 and Audi will be unveiling hybrid and 'S' performance versions of its A6 and A8 models along with S7 four-door coupe at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

Cars in France Motor Show 2011

Cars in France Motor Show 2011

Porsche 911 Carrera

By Porsche

 

Range Rover Ivoc

Range Rover Cars by Tata Motors

Range Rover price in India

Hyundai i30

Yo Concept Car

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari by Fiat

Cars in India – Top Selling Indian Cars

Cars in India – Top Selling Indian Cars

Maruti Swift : Maruti Swift has come up with the special technical specifications of 16 valve 4-cylinder, 1300 cc engine generating power of solid 87bhp @ 6000 rpm. 

Maruti Swift Review

Hyundai i10 : Hyundai i10. Designed with all the latest technologies and luxurious features inside, it can become the fantasy of any car lover. 

Hyundai i10 Review

Maruti Suzuki Ritz : Ritz comes with a brand new K-series of 1.2 litres, four-cylinder, 85 PS petrol engine whereas, the second version with a 1.3 litres, 16-valve, 75 PS diesel engine.

Maruti Ritz Review

Cars - Photo Gallery

Cars - Photo Gallery

We can create our own gallery of your dream cars by collecting the number of car wallpapers of different segments. Car pictures can be chooses as background on your computer. Almost all websites are having their own photo gallery segregated by its brands available in the auto-market.

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Tata Motors – New Tata Indica eV2

Tata Motors – New Tata Indica eV2

Tata Motor's New Tata Indica eV2 with immense fuel adroit engine with max power of 70 Bhp and 140 Nm torque. Dimensions are length’s 3,675 mm, 1665mm widths, 3690mm in height’s, wheelbase of 2,400 mm and ground clearance is 170mm which gives a performer, downy, elegant, lustrous driving experience. 

Tata Indica eV2 is ready for giving competition to New Chevrolet Beat Diesel and New Swift.