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Toyota and Honda Motors, two Japanese carmakers, have requested the Indian government to transform the standards of classifying small car. And this is because of that the small cars have low tax compared to other car segments. Both the car manufacturers have said that emission norms, passenger safety, and fuel efficiency should be used to classify a car into a small or large car.
Toyota and Honda are both very renowned carmakers of the country and their opinions are expected be viewed seriously by the Indian government. Currently, under the government policy, a car with the length of 4-metre length and has a 1,200 cc petrol or 1,500 cc diesel engine has a lower 8% excise duty compared to 20% duty and there will be an additional Rs 15,000 levied in case of any other cars manufactured in India.
It is also interesting to note that both the companies, Toyota and Honda, are launching small cars in the near future
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Ford has unveiled its SUV, throughout the country in a phased manner, with a new look. The new design elements in the car are chrome-accented lower grille combining with wraparound headlamps and new-look front design with a multi-bar chrome grille.
The new Ford Endeavour has a contemporary style and is in two variants namely the 2.5-liter (offered with 4x2) Duratorq TDCi and the 3.0-litre (offered with 4x4) Duratorq TDCi common-rail engines. The SUV has a 16-inch alloy wheel is fitted with 245/70r16 tyres are new. There are even added features in the side mirrors.
The new Endeavour is priced at Rs. 17.99 lakh for the 3.0-litre 4X4 automatic transmission and Rs. 15.99 lakh for the 2.5-litre 4X2 manual transmission variant (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).
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Suzuki Motor is planning big for India and is getting ready to face any competition from the other carmakers of the country. Suzuki, with its combined effort with Maruti, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, in India has been controlling a major part of the car market of the country and now the future plan of Suzuki is to expand and develop its business in the country.
Suzuki Motor has plans to build a new car factory in India and for this the company has plans to invest about $215 million. The company believes that this new initiative will improve and upgrade its production facilities.
The company expecting tougher competition in the county is expected to start production at its new facility by early 2011. The company is also expected to have an annual output capacity of around 250,000 cars.
Having a production capacity of 6.2 lakh units the Gurgaon plant mainly produces 800, Omni, Versa and Gypsy. The company has a production capacity of 6.2 lakh units.
As a part of its expanding plans, the company will shift the car production phase by phase from Gurgaon to the new Manesar unit, which is in Haryana, 50 kilometers away from New Delhi.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/09/07/new-maruti-plant-in-india/
After days of speculation and dilly-dallying, the truth has finally come out. Giancarlo Fisichella will join Ferrari after intense discussions between the Force India management, Fisichella & his associates as well as Team Scuderia Ferrari with immediate effect. His first race for team Ferrari will be at Monza, its home race.
Force India team principal and Chairman, Dr Vijay Mallya said, 'Giancarlo and his management team approached me yesterday with the proposal from Ferrari. For any Italian driver, a Ferrari race seat is a long-held dream and for Giancarlo it was no exception. No one should stand in the way of this. Furthermore the agreement will secure Giancarlo's long-term future with Ferrari and it would be incorrect to jeopardise this, particularly when Giancarlo has made such a vital contribution to Force India.'
He also clarified that there was no financial transaction involved between his team and Ferrari and that the move was done in 'good faith'. Sources within the fraternity however seem to suggest the deal was done as Force India did owe some money for the Ferrari engine deal last season, and therefore the possibilities of a transaction were slim.
This move marks the end to all the speculation that was rife on the paddock at Spa after Felipe Massa's stand-in and Ferrari test driver, Luca Badoer failed to perform for the second consecutive race. Badoer's 14th and last was in contrast to team mate Kimi Raikkonen's win at Belgium last weekend. Incidentally, Kimi had a long fought battle with Giancarlo Fisichella at the same race and called in for all his resources to stave off Fisichella, who eventually finished second.
The 36-year old's strong pole qualifying performance and the first points for Force India did not go unnoticed by the Scarlet team, who were quick to make their move over the week. While Fisichella is currently being employed until the end of the season, it is not known if he will fill into Raikkonen's shoes, which is speculated to be looking at pastures outside F1.
Meanwhile, Force India will find the going tough as it tries to fill in a driver for car number 21. Vitantonio Liuzzi, the test driver looks like a strong contender, but the team hasn't confirmed the news yet.
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What a weekend it was to remember. This one certainly is for the history books, and in so many ways. Giancarlo Fisichella, having driven the race of his life, is expected to fulfil every Italian’s boy dream and get the call from the Scuderia. At Monza, of all places, it looks like he will race a Ferrari. We assume that when the invitation comes he will not accept it for our love for Force India which gave a fading hero the lucky break…
One imagines that the loan of Fisi to Maranello could just be the most profitable piece of business that Mr. Mallya will bank in this financial year.
But, for once, it’s not all about money. Force India proved, on Sunday anyway, that you don’t have to have the biggest, smartest motor home to take on the Big Budget Boys. Lots to mull over then, as we slide reluctantly from summer to autumn, while we anticipate with some relish the climax of the European Grand Prix season at magnificent Monza.
Fisichella. A weekend is a long time in Formula 1, and what a difference a day makes. First Barrichello strikes back, and now Fisichella reminds us that, yes, he has the talent, but not always the inclination. So, the old men are not done with yet, and maybe a bit of experience does in fact beat a new haircut and expensive sunglasses.>
Kimi-without-KERS would not have had a chance at Spa. Just take a look at the lap times. So where has Force India found this startling pace? In two very clever young designers, that’s where, and in a new team manager fresh from the McLaren Technology Centre. Add in the force of Vijay Mallya, the experience of Andy Stevenson, and you see that, in the right place and on the right day, this crew was going to get the car up the grid. And this was no flash in the pan. The car is quick, the engine is strong and they have been working very hard back at the old Jordan building at Silverstone. Wise heads, young heads and a driver with talent will eventually come good, and we should rejoice in another twist to this extraordinary tale of 2009.
What is good, however, is that the sport’s showcase – the Formula 1 World Championship – has rarely been so exciting. Just a few months ago, in Monte Carlo, Bernie Ecclestone declared that he thought the show was becoming a little boring, with the same man winning all the races. Not now. There will be further surprises.
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The new Maruti Suzuki Estilo has been launched with a revived look. The car not only has changed its look but has also changed its engine. The new car will not have Zen in it but will be simply called Estilo. The new Estilo is a trend setter which matches the moods and thoughts of all young crowd of India.
The new heart, engine of the car is powered by a 998 cc K-Series light weight aluminum engine which meets the norms of the BS IV. The engine is more eco-friendly emitting less carbon dioxide and offers more kilometers per litre, an amazing mileage of 18.2km/l.
The car has new interiors and exteriors as well and this give a completely new look to the car. The car also has a wide range of safety features that includes ABS and airbags. The new Maruti comes in three variants: LX, LXi and VXi. The car is available in eight new colors and is priced between Rs 3.12 Lakh to Rs 3.95 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Toyota has just launched Fortuner in India. After a long wait the SUV was launched in India on August 24th. Initially the company had announced that it would launch the Fortuner in September, but the company then thought of not making its customers wait further and launched it a month earlier.
Toyota has high hopes on its SUV, Fortuner; it is targeting to attain a market share of 50 per cent in the SUV segment in the Indian market and to sell at least 2,000 units by the end of 2010.
The Fortuner is a fulltime four-wheeler drive that has a 3-litre Advanced Common-Rail Diesel engine. The SUV is available in the diesel variant and the petrol version of the model will not be available initially. The company, with this luxury model, targets mainly at the urban customers more than the rural ones.
This sports utility vehicle will be a good competition for Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Captiva in India and is expected to do good business for the company in India. TKM will bring the Fortuner to India as a knocked down unit, which will be assembled at its plant in Bidadi. The car is priced at Rs 18.45 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi).
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A special edition C-Class model has been launched in the country by the luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India.
The company has announced that the special edition will be rolled out only in limited numbers. Mercedes-Benz will only manufacture 60 special edition C-Class models aiming to maintain the exclusivity of the model. Both the petrol and diesel versions of the special edition C-Class will be available and these models will be priced between Rs 28.46 lakh and Rs 31.30 lakh.
It was not in the distant past the Mercedes-Benz was adorning the top position in the Indian luxury car market, which is now taken up by BMW. Not only from BMW, but the company is facing competition from other brands which are all aiming for the top position but in spite of all the competition, the company is able to still remain among the top three best car manufacturers of the country. But the company with its constant launches of new models and upgraded and facelifted versions of the existing models the company is trying to win back the number one position it once had. The company has already announced its plans to invest Rs 150 crore in network expansion in the country.
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The Mercedes ESF 2009 becomes the first Experimental Safety vehicle since 1974. Mercedes is a German automobile manufacturer that is well known for its quality and class. The superior functions and features of the brand has become the reason for it to win umpteen numbers of awards. Accepted all over the world this brand has an identity of its own.
The ESF 2009 from Mercedes is an experimental vehicle which will, in near future, become the synonym for safety. The ESF 2009 thinks, makes decisions, and acts hastily. The new safety inventions of the car include a very vivid crash control and crash protection features such as supplementary brake that avoids a crash by inflating braking bags, which helps create friction and increase deceleration, and inflatable metal structures. The exclusively designed seat bolster on sensing any crash concentrated on the sides moves the passengers up to 50mm into the center of the car, which leaves them unhurt.
An airbag fitted into the seat belt, reflective tires, and full emergency braking are the other safety features. Mercedes not only has added new safety features but also has worked on improving its existing safety features. The already existing safety feature of side impact bars can be stated as a good example.
This is a futuristic venture by Mercedes. It shows the concern of the company about the safety of its passengers. When other brands are experimenting and working on many fancy features, Mercedes is setting an example by experimenting on one of the most important feature of a car, safety. The experiment also reflects the importance Mercedes gives to the safety of its passengers.
There might be more experiments conducted and it might take years for Mercedes before it launches the safest car, but such experiments and trials always leave hopes about the bright tomorrow of the car industry. The Mercedes ESF 2009 foretells the safe-driving features of the next generation
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The stage is set for the launch of the 2009 Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo. Speculations apart this new model will not only be a facelifted one, but it will also have some technical changes to it too.
The New Zen Estilo will be spotted with trendy and rejuvenated exteriors, it will have new fog lamps, front bumper and grille.
The car will be equipped with a new engine, a 1.0-litre K-series engine. Maruti has already introduced this new engine in its very successful model, the A-star. The new engine will consume less fuel and has less emission.
The 2009 Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo will be thus a very eco-friendly car. It seems that the company is getting ready for the Bharat IV emission norms that wil come to effect in India from April 2010.
This new Maruti will be launched into the Indian market by the 23rd of this month. The pricing of the car is not available.
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Customers are getting annoyed with the process of waiting for a long time for getting their Nano car delivered and because of this the customers one by one are cancelling the booking they have made on Nano cars.
The customers are not happy about the long wait for the Nano and the extremely disappointed customers have already started cancelling their bookings. The customers are also supposed to pay EMIs on the Nano even before it will be delivered to them, and this is a factor which is a reason why more and more customers are cancelling their bookings. Depending on the model they have ordered, the customers should pay the EMI from month after the car has been allotted to them. And this leaves them paying the EMI for the car even months before they actually get it.
Within 2010, Tata has promised to finish delivering one lakh Nano to its customers. Most of the customers who have got their allotment for 2010-2011 are those who are cancelling the booking. This will only affect the company and its Nano sales adversely if the trend continues.
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The Korean company, Hyundai, is in for the competition, the second generation of Hyundai Equus will be soon travelling to America. There are many reasons why Hyundai is planning for this launch and we know them why.
Hyundai will not be shattered by the news about the growth and acceptance of other Asian cars, such as Indian and Chinese, among the American crowd but it will surely be on the toes. This new car launch can be seen as a product of thought, a thought for sustenance. Never think that the Hyundai is struggling, it is certainly not, but there is certainly suffocation.
The Americans has a huge list of cars to choose from and this Korean made luxury cars must not have been a candy for them until before the economic slowdown, but now it may, as the Americans are trying to reincarnate themselves from all the bitterness’s of the recession and this may make them to think in line with Equus.
Based on an all-new Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan platform, the Hyundai Equus is expected to launch in America by mid 2010. The specifications, pricing and the final name of the car is not yet decided. But all of this is expected to be announced by the company early next year.
Hyundai is anyway expecting a huge line fans for its Equus, but beware, one never knows what will happen to the American car market in the next one year, unlike now,it may not breeze a positive current for the Equus and the one year delay may do harm to Hyundai. So make hay while the sun shines.
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The Jazz from Honda has meet the expectations of the car manufacturer by receiving 2032 bookings in just 20 days
This could be a great news for Honda and a very good testimony as to nothing including the pricing of the car or the financial conditions could adversely affect the sales or popularity of a car. And that the Indian car customers would always go with good class vehicles.
The Honda Jazz is a hatchback which is comparatively higher priced than the other cars in the segment and it made a reason for many to think whether the car will perform good sales at this time of economic slowdown, but all the thoughts and speculations have proved wrong.
The Jazz that has been introduced in India is not from the first generation but from the second generation. The car has a very spacious and classy interior, very trendy exterior, and in the whole is a well designed car.
Around the world in 130 countries the Honda has sold over 28 lakh units. In India the car is priced between 7.15 lakh and 7.90 lakh.
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Volkswagen Polo is planned to be launched in India by the end of next year. And this launch will end the long wait for this supermini car by the Indian car lovers.
The car was expected to be launched in 2009 but this latest announcement has extended the wait. The booking for the Polo is opened in Europe and the car lovers are eagerly waiting for the fifth-generation Polo. For the Indians the Volkswagen Polo is a new name and will not get hands on it until the end of next year.
There have been some changes made so as to fir into the expectations and needs of the Indian car customers. There has not been any speculations as to what would be the changes made to for it to be introduced into the Indian roads.
The car has very alike exterior features of the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat. But the dual indicators will make it a much sportier one. The base model of the car is available in a 1.2-litre petrol engine and the powerful engine of 1.2 TSI petrol motor will also be available.
The car will carry a price tag that is between Rs 4 lakh and 7 lakh.
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The Swedish luxury carmaker, Volvo is making most of the growing luxury car market of India. Volvo is planning to launch its luxury car in India within the next one and a half years. Volvo will be launching S60 in Europe previously to launching in India. Volvo is actually relaunching S60 in Europe and this will happen sometime around the middle of next year.
In the European car market, the S60 was available until this year, but it was completely removed from the European car market in May. But this would be a new addition to India’s luxury cars’ market.
From its parent facility in Belgium, the S60 will be imported to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). The car will be a new and advanced version of the S60 previously available in the market.
Once Volvo is able to sell 3,000 units, it is planning to start an assembly plant in India. The pricing of Volvo S60 is not yet available.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/volvo-may-unveil-s60-in-india-by-2010/
Mercedes Benz would be the next company that is preparing to withdraw from the F1 legion. For now this is just a rumour, but it could soon be a fact. BMW last week announced officially that it is planning to withdraw from F1 and will not remain in Formula One after this season.
Before BMW, Honda had taken the decision to quit from the Formula legion. The depression in the economic situation is affecting most the sectors and this could be one reason why companies backing out of the Formula One. And it could also be because the companies are planning to spending on something else which is more profitable. The many disagreements in the F1 can be a reason for the sudden withdrawal by many companies.
If Mercedes Benz decides to withdraw from the Formula One, it would be a great shock to the F1 management. The decision of Mercedes Benz would affect the McLaren team the most as 40 per cent of the team is owned by Mercedes Benz and both Brawn and McLaren is provided the engine by Mercedes Benz.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/mercedes-might-quit-formula-one/
More than the Korean and Japanese cars, it is now the Indian and Chinese cars that are interesting for the American car buyers. A survey conducted by an American agency recently exposed this interest for Americans for the Asian Brands, especially Chinese and India.
It is true that the American car market is not as strong as it was before but the country is slowly recovering from the poor economical conditions and as a reason this could be seen as an apt time to form a strong stand in the country’s car market. And the Indian and Chinese carmakers will have to wait for some time before they find themselves in a relaxed position in the American car market.
Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra will be the two main car brands that will be representing India in America while the Chinese car market has so many car models to its credit. Now is the time for both the Chinese and the Indian carmakers to make a global impression. As America being the world’s largest car market in the world, both the car markets will get acceptance worldwide if accepted in America
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/americans-choose-more-indian-and-chinese-cars/
The new facelifted Camry was launched by Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd (TKM) on July 31st and that is not all, the company has now plans to end the long wait of the customers by launching Fortuner, a sporty SUV. Initially the SUV was expected to be launched in September of this year but it has been now announced that the company will launch Fortuner on August 24th. This new car is expected to bring Toyota a premier place in the SUV segment of the country.
The customer will have to wait at least one and a half years before they can expect a new model from Toyota as the company will not be launching any new models until it launches its new compact car that will come out only by the end of 2010.
Toyota has codenamed its new compact car 800L. The company has ivested over Rs 3,200 crore for this new project.
The car will have sedan and hatchback versions and will have a price tag that is close to Maruti Swift and Skoda Fabia.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/new-compact-car-from-toyota-by-2010/
BMW is following Honda Motor Co., which announced, last December, that it would quit the premier racing series. In less than eight months time BMW is also quitting from F1.BMW has announced about its decision to be no more a part of F1 and it is confirmed that BMW would withdraw from Formula One by the end of the current season. If financial reasons, which included fall in sales and rise in yen, forced Honda to take such a decision, but for BMW it was some other factors which made them take the decision .
This decision from BMW was least expected. And for the management of Formula One also it is not be a welcoming news. Companies such as Renault or Toyota BMW may mat follow the path of BMW.
BMW was not comfortable with its situation in F1. The BMW team was behind Toyota and Ferrari. Credit Suisse withdrew from being its sponsor which worsened the matters for BMW.
BMW will no more be a part of F1 after this season which is unimaginable for many except for BMW as it knows it has taken the right decision.
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Another member joins the Indian luxury car market. The new member is the 2010 Toyota Camry. This facelifed version of Camry that is already present in the Indian car market is expected to bring more fortune for the company. The car was first showcased at the 2009 American International Auto Show. The car is expected to be launched on the 31st of July.
The car has already won millions of hearts with its new look. The car has been given a new look and the safety features has also been increased.
Audio system with Aux input and USB connectivity, new front grille, LED tail lamps, indicators on rear view mirror, new fog lamps, headlights, and ten spoke alloy wheels are among the features of the new Camry. It also has features such as the vehicle stability control with traction control and a built-in camera in the navigation system. Two latest paint options such as Beige Mica Metallic and Dark Green Mica Metallic are also available.
Toyota is expected to manufacture over 400 units for Indian customers. The price of the car is not yet available but will be more expensive than the existing model.
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Indian customers, more than any other car models, like the luxury car models. And this love for luxury cars can be seen as a reason why major car makers are planning their investment in India. Porsche, the new chic in the Indian luxury car market, is also making its presence felt through its world class models. The company is now planning for a launch.
The German auto maker is expected to unveil its premium luxury sedan Panamera, within three months time. The launch is further expected to boost the business of the company. Even though a new comer, Porsche has made itself comfortable with the huge success of its SUV Cayenne, which makes most of the sales for the company.
Precision Cars India is the official dealer of Porsche in India and it will import the model from the Porsche plant in Germany. The company has a target of 50 units to be sold in the country among which they already got booking for 13.
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Nano has already proved itself in India. The car has won millions of hearts just months after its launch. Nano is the supreme representation of Tata’s designing and techniques. Tata expects Nano to be accepted all over the world the way it was accepted in India and Tata is ready to launch its smart car globally.
Europa, the European version of the Nano was unveiled in the Geneva Motor show. Europais expected to be launched in less than two years. The company is also planning to launch in the United States along the same time. The company has more vivid launching plan where it is expected to launch Nano in Latin America, South Asian countries and Russia
The Indian version of Nano has successfully cleared the crash test that was held in U.K. and this is a great achievement for the model. This has even made Nano’s entry to the foreign car market easy.
Unlike the Indian version the foreign versions of the car will have two air bags, power windows, and air conditioning. Tata’s tie up with Fiat will also help it conquer foreign lands.
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Maini Reva is the only electric car manufacturer of india. It has been very successful and has been exporting the Reva globally. Now the company has preparing for a new plant in the country. This new unit will be not only the biggest car plant of Maini but it will also be the biggest electric car plant of the world.
The company currently has its plant in the country in Bangalore. This new plant will begin its operations by the year 2010-2011. The company is planning to invest Rs 30 Crore for the plant the rolls out about 30,000 cars every year.
The company understands the increasing demand for electric or green cars in the country and is planning to manufacture more cars. Reva cars are extremely environment friendly cars that create less pollution.
A four-seater sedan is also among the future plans of the company.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/new-big-units-for-reva/
Reva was launched in the Indian car market in 2001 and until then there was not even one electric car in India. But the Indian car lovers were able to perceive the idea quite positively. Reva will no more remain as the only electric car in the country, Bavina Cars, a new face in the Indian car industry, is all ready to unveil its electric car in 2011.
Bavina Cars is expected to start the operations very soon so that it can roll out its electric car by 2011. The company has already received land from the Tamil Nadu government to start its plant. The car will be powered by six lead-acid batteries. The company has alredy announced that it has plans to launch a more cost effective three battery version soon after.
Maini Reva is also planning big. The company will be soon building a plant, which would be the world’s largest electric-car manufacturing unit and has a facility to produce over 30,000 units. A four-seater sedan is also there in the to-be-launched list of the company and this will be launched before the year end.
There will be more demand for electric cars as they are pollution free and so more eco friendly.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/electric-cars-of-india/
The Indian car market is literally flooded with new car brands and models. The fact that the Indian car buyers still yearns for more cannot be forgot and the reason for this can be stated as the changing lifestyle of the Indian crowd. The strong economy is also a reason for this growth of the Indian car market. Always ready to please the customers, the Indian car market is now in a tough competition.
The latest in the list is Toyota Kirloskar Motors with its upgraded version of Toyota Camry. This popular sedan of Toyota has already yielded appreciation from customers throughout the world. We are still unaware about more details of the car including the pricing, but it is sure to make a great impact on the car lovers.
The car has a new face with features like audio system with Aux input, front grille, indicators on rear view mirror, new fog lamps, headlights, front grille, and ten spoke alloy wheels. The two new paint options of the car are Beige Mica Metallic and Dark Green Mica Metallic.
Toyota has selected to allot only 400 cars in India.
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General Motors India has added a member to its list; the company has unveiled the special edition of Chevrolet Aveo. Unlike its parent company, General Motors India has been maintaining itself in a very comfortable position. The bankruptcy of GM didn’t affect its counterpart in India.GM India is trying to grow its business through new launches and campaigns.
The new special edition Chevrolet Aveo is stuffed with new functionalities which makes it a superior version of the successful Chevrolet Aveo. The all new interiors and most modern safety features make the car a better choice for many customers. The special edition, different from Chevrolet Aveo version is powered by a diesel engine.
The new features of the special edition of Chevrolet Aveo are height anti-lock brakes, adjustable driver’s seat, airbag for driver, leather upholstery, and gear knob, rear armrest with cup holders, steering wheel, and illuminated key cylinder. All these features will differ depending on the variant.
The Chevrolet Aveo is priced between Rs 5.96 and Rs 6.97 and the special edition also carries the same price tag.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/gm-unveils-special-edition-of-chevrolet-aveo-in-india/
This time finally the wait has come to an end as the first Nano car will be delivered by the Tata Motors. The lucky owner will drive home the world’s cheapest car which created a sensation in the car industry globally.
Everyone knows the trouble undergone by Nano but despite all that the people’s car made to its destination. With the price tag of Rs One Lakh the car is perfect for the family of four. Though the Nano lacks many features it is still the best car from the Indian car giant Tata Motors.
Available in three variants- Base, CX, and LX, it is the high-end variant which received the maximum bookings. The little wonder is powered by a 32 bhp 624cc multi-point fuel-injection petrol engine. The speed of the car is controlled by the 4-speed manual transmission.
With the seating capacity of four the car is best suited for people of every age and gender. With its attractive body colours Nano is ready to rock on the Indian roads with a very cheap but effective price tag. Once the car starts tasting the success it will be followed by its siblings like the diesel version and automatic version of Nano. In future the Nano hybrid too is on the cards of the company. So just wait, watch and enjoy the Nano dominating the Indian streets.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/first-nano-rolls-out-of-the-showroom/
India, the new hub for the car manufacturers, is going to witness another new automaker, Bavina Cars. This new brand is planning to launch its car by 2011. The company is expected to start functioning very soon. The company’s plant will be shortly opened at the land allocated to the company by the Tamil Nadu government.
Bavina Cars is planning to roll out electric cars in India. The company will have to face competition from Reva; Reva is the only Indian electric car company, and the company has a firm stand both inside and outside the country.
Cars of the brand will be hatchbacks and work on lead acid batteries. It will be plug-in series hybrid car, which will have a top speed of 100 kilometres per hour. The battery back of the car will be two hours, which looks fairly reasonable.
Initially, the company will be aiming at selling 25,000 cars annually. The price range of the car or any other details is not known.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/new-electric-cars-in-indian-market-from-bavina/
Hybrid cars are eco friendly cars that will cause less pollution. Honda has announced the launch of world’s first sports and compact hybrid cars. The two new gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles will be launched by the end of next year. The company is now planning to introduce more hybrid cars and also widen its business.
A hybrid sports car from Honda, CR-Z, and a new hybrid version of Fit will be launched by the company. These two new cars will be launched by the end of 2010, in Japan. The hybrid version of Fit is not expected to make an appearance overseas, but the CR-Z will be launched in the U.S. and Europe. Any other details are not revealed.
Toyota is the number one car maker in and Honda is positioned just behind. The company is planning to launch more hybrid cars and adorn the number one position. The company is targeting on developing more number of large and midsize cars equipped with hybrid systems.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/new-hybrid-cars-from-honda/
Maruti is the top car manufacturer of India and the brand is well known for bringing out models that suits the needs of the Indian customers. The company has now launched a new model, Alto Flash. The new limited edition Alto Flash was launched in Pune and has more features compares to Alto.
The Alto Flash is designed to perfection and has improved features. The new Alto Flash has features including full wheel caps, body-coloured bumpers, rear view mirrors, and door handles, front power windows, art leather seat covers, full wheel caps, and designer graphics.
Alto has been breaking the record in sales, since the time the car was launched in 2000.
Fire brick red, pearl silver, white, blue blaze, and silky silver are the colouring options in which the car will be available. The new Alto Flash has the same price as that of Alto. Maruti provides in-built accessories worth Rs 18,500 free with this model. The new Alto Flash is certified by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and has impressive mileage of 18.1 kmpl.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/maruti%e2%80%99s-new-alto-variant-alto-flash/
BMW is among the top luxury cars of India and is planning big for a better tomorrow in the country. The company has set a target of selling 3,000 units, much higher than 2008, is working towards the goal.
The Mini is expected to launch by the end of the year, but it is still not sure whether the company will launch the model as the company is doubtful about how the model will be accepted in the country. This three-door hatchback is priced at Rs 20 lakh and is costlier than the highest priced car in the same segment.
Been launched at the Paris Auto show, X1 is another model from BMW that is expected to be launched in India in the near future. BMW has also launched the new model X6 in India.
BMW India will sign a sourcing contract with the parent company by the end of the year which will allow the company source auto parts from India
There are over 13 BMW dealers in India, and the company is planning to start operations, the end of next year, in 10 new cities. It has plans to increase sales in Kolkata and sell over 100 units by the end of the year.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/bmw-dreaming-big-about-india/
The budget of 2009-2010 does bring good news to the automakers and customers, but the big car segment is going to be profited the most. The price cut most of the companies have offered, and many are promising to offer, clearly reflects the dedication of the car makers to pass on the benefits to the customers.
The small car industry, unlike the last year, didn’t benefit from the budget, but it is the big cars, which got the most of it this year. The excise duty on big cars has been cut down by the government this year and has also announced to reduce the extra excise duty on big cars with a 2,000 cc engine capacity, by Rs 5,000.
The car manufacturers have already announced the different reduction plans they are offering for the Indian car customers.
Companies realize the need for offering the customers some cut in the prices on their big car models. Hindustan Motors was the first company was the first company to offer its models at a reduced price. It was soon followed by Ford, Honda and Hyundai. The companies are offering a reduction of up to 6,000 for their various models. These companies will be joined by Toyota, GM India, Tata, and BMW with their offers.
These small cut in prices, which the companies are offering, does not seem to make a huge difference in the pricing of these big cars that usually comes with a high price tag.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/big-cars-at-reduced-prices/
The Indian auto industry does not have much to rejoice about the 2009-2010 Budget. The Finance Minister on Monday said that the duties on the big cars will be cut.
The “component” that had been introduced June last year was Rs 15,000 for a car, which has an engine capacity below 2,000 cc and for cars having larger engine capacity it was Rs 20,000. But now, the “component” for SUV’s and large cars were brought down to Rs 15,000 in this budget.
Subsequent to the announcement of the budget, the shares, in the National Stock Exchange, dropped into a negative zone for the major auto manufacturers such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland.
The plans to cut the cost of the high-end cars have been announced already. Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML) has already announced its plans to reduce Rs 6,000 for the vehicle of its partner, Mitsubishi. Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) said that it does not have any plans to cut the cost and the reason is the rupee depreciation in the international market. General Motors, BMW, and Toyota have unveiled that the prices of their models will be cut; the plans of Tata are still pending, but the company has guaranteed to announce their plan very soon.
Government has also reduced the excise duty of the petrol driven trucks from twenty percent to eight percent. The auto part makers’ demand to increase customs duty on finished components and reduce duty on raw materials and the demands of the tyre makers, to cut the customs duty on natural rubber, were not addressed.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/budget-hope-for-big-car-market/
Maruti Suzuki has launched its new model Grande Vitara 2.4 in India. Grande Vitara is a high-end SUV and has a few new features compared to the Grand Vitara model that was launched in the country previously.
The new 2009 Grand Vitara is available in two variants such as 5-speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic transmission. It is now reloaded with a more powerful 2.4-litre petrol engine which has Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that gives out 163.5bhp. The car gives a very easy driving experience in all terrains with its all time, 4-mode, 4-wheel drive (4WD). Also added are a set of new interior features namely the Multi-Information Display (MID) system, which gives all the relevant information about the vehicle including the average speed, instantaneous fuel consumption, and cruising range, a 6-CD changer, and a centre speaker on the dashboard. Improved acoustics and a redesigned powertrain have helped reducing Noise, Vibration, and Harness (NVH). The safety and the comfort of the customers are taken into consideration and the car is been equipped with rear disc brakes and sliding centre-console armrest. It also has a vibrant look with the new front grille and bumper and 17 inch alloy wheels.
The new Grand Vitara 2.4 is priced at Rs 17.97 lakhs for the AT and Rs 16.67 lakhs for the MT variants.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/grande-vitara-2-4-launched-in-india/
Skoda Yeti is expected to hit the Indian roads by the first quarter of 2010. The Yeti is a crossover of a hatchback and an SUV, which except for the high seating position is a premium hatchback. Yeti carries in it, all the features of a Skoda with superior performance and great looks.
The model was unveiled by Skoda at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Indian version of the Skoda Yeti will be very different from the European version. In the Indian roads Yeti will be available in front wheel drive, powered by 1.2-litre petrol engine turbo charged engine. There may be another petrol variant that will be powered with 1.8-litre petrol engine, a diesel version of Yeti, although is available in Europe, will not be launched in India for the time being. It is also expected to be available in turbocharged engine.
The Yeti has high fuel efficiency and is eco friendly with low emission of carbon dioxide. The car is extremely spacious and has plenty of room for luggage and this is expected to make the Yeti a much loved family car. The Yeti is priced Rs 10 lakh and might appear a bit over priced, but it is not for the features it offers and for the satisfaction it gives its owners.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/skoda-yeti-to-be-launched-in-india/
Ford is expected to launch a new member to its existing successful models in the Indian car market. The new small car will be launched by 2010. The small car from Ford has been designed especially for the Indian market, taking into consideration the conditions of the Indian roads and all the other necessities of the Indian customers. Ford has already started testing its prototypes, and the will be localized around 85 percent, from the stating to the production phase.
The small car model of the Ford will be available in diesel as well as petrol variants. It is expected to have a sub-1.2 petrol and sub-1.5 diesel engines. The car will take in designing ideas from the Europe and Australia. The car will be imported globally after it has been launched in India.
The Indian small car market has always accepted change and is always reviving. Ford’s plans to launch small car reflects its idea to widen its business, as small car segment being very popular in the Indian market. Any further details of the car, including price, are yet to be.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/small-car-from-ford-to-hit-the-indian-market-by-2010/
“Which car to buy?” is the big question that haunts all potential car buyers. With hundreds of models in the market, it’s a confusion which one to select. But if some one is wise enough to think of the environment before the big purchase, he/she will definitely go for an alternative fuel car.
An alternative fuel car does not run on fossil fuel like conventional vehicles. It is operated by energy stored in the form of electricity in cells. That’s why an alternative fuel car can aptly be called as an electric car. The energy can come from fossil fuels, nuclear power, tidal power, the sun and the wind etc. Power derived from these sources can be stored in the form of electricity.
Electric cars have rechargeable batteries, which need to be recharged after a given mileage. The fuel cells or batteries can be recharged either by refilling or by connecting to a plug to an electric power source.
But these cars are in reality are less exciting. Electric cars come with fat price tag compared to customary fuel cars. Moreover, these cars can not provide the comfort and luxury that of fossil fuel cars. These cars just wouldn’t perform like regular gasoline-powered car if the air conditioning is turned on.
Whatsoever it is, an electric car is a green car. Apart from saving fuels, this car does not emit CO2 and contributes to the green house effect by keeping the air clean.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/are-electric-cars-in/
Honda might re-launch its Hybrid car, Honda Civic Hybrid, in India. There are speculations that the union government will cut down the import duty on Hybrid cars or similar environment friendly vehicles. Honda was not able to continue its sale of Civic Hybrid because of the very high import duty that has been imposed by the government. Honda had to pay an import duty of 104 per cent to bring the Completely Built Units (CBU) of Civic Hybrid to India. This, combined with the VAT and excise duty, made Civic Hybrid a financially heavy vehicle.
Honda’s Civic Hybrid is the initially launched hybrid car in India. Civic Hybrid has a 3-stage i-Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) engine with the option of three valve timings such as low-speed, high-speed, and valve deactivated mode. The ‘idle-stop’ feature helps in saving fuel and minimizing emissions by turning off the engine temporarily. With very luxurious and cozy interiors and striking exteriors and a wide range of eco-friendly features, the Civic Hybrid is truly a “green” car.
In India, Civic Hybrid was priced at Rs. 21 Lakh initially but Honda had to, in two months, bring down the price to Rs 13 Lakh to clear the stock. The price of Civic Hybrid, that is expected to be re-launched, is not available, but the price of the re-launched version will surely be much less because of the dropped import duty.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/honda-might-re-launch-civic-hybrid/
Mahindra Xylo is now available with the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) technology. This addition to Xylo, which is already doing well in market, is expected to bring in more sales for Mahindra. ABS is a safety feature that will prevent the vehicle from skidding, and this will win the fame for Xylo as one among the safest vehicle.
Mahindra, while producing the car has given great care to meet the needs of the car buyers. This keen effort to introduce a refined car helped it to launch a faultless vehicle. Sold in four variants - E2, E4, E6, and E8, Xylo has a 112 bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged mEagle diesel engine. Built on a refined platform, the car has many unique features such as, flat bed front seats, Digital Drive Assist System (DDAS), reverse-park assist, foldable flight trays, and surrounds cool dual ACs. Bold grille, foldable rear, seats illuminated spoiler, foldable rear seats, and easy-to-read instrumentation are the other qualities which Xylo flaunts of.
To begin with, Mahindra will provide the ABS option in its top end E8 version. But has plans to provide this option in other variants also in near future. The new Xylo, which has the ABS option, comes with a price tag of Rs.8.18 Lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi).
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/mahindra-xylo-is-now-even-safer-with-abs/
The much awaited Toyota fortune will adorn the Indian roads in September this year. Toyota always wanted to launch Fortuner in the Indian market. Fortuner was to follow Innova and it has been in the to-do list of the company since 2005, but Toyoto waited still long and has found this the most suitable occasion to bring out its new model. Toyota will be launching an upgraded version in India.
Powered by a 3-litre diesel engine this giant SUV is based on the platform of Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle (IMV). This automobile giant is powered by a 3-litre diesel engine and had very spacious and comfortable interiors which will satisfy any travelling needs of the passengers.
Though the price of this new member from the Toyota family is still unknown, there are speculations that it would be priced around 20 Lakh. The SUV car market in India is very strong and stable, with prominent models such as CR-V and Pajero, and Fortune will have to face a sturdy competition from them.
Toyota is expecting to bring new life into its sales, which is expected to be flat, in 2009 with the launch of Fortuner.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/toyota-to-launch-fortuner-in-india/
Fiat Grande Punto, launched on Wednesday, June 17th, is the new member to the Indian small car segment. Many of the motor manufacturers realize the vacuum in the small car segment in India and are getting ready to provide their share. Grande Punto is a mini hatchback that would be available in three variants namely the Active, Emotion, and Dynamic.
Styled by Giugiaro, Grande Punto is built on the platform of Fiat/GM SCCS. It is available in three Euro IV compliant engine options such as the 1.4-litre and 1.2-litre Fire Petrol and 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel. The elegantly designed interiors and the latest components including the new chassis and body shell are the highlights of this model. Punto makes use of the most advanced safety features such as the airbags for driver and the passengers and ABS enabled brakes on the high-end models
Punto will be available in six paint options and priced between Rs 3.99 Lakh and Rs 6.11 Lakh. The second hatchback in the country from the Italian manufacturer, Fiat, Grande Punto will have to race with a whole range of car manufacturers and models- Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20 and Chevrolet Aveo. The company’s plant at, Ranjangaon in Maharashtra will manufacture Punto, would be now available through over 100 Tata-Fiat dealers network across the country.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/18/fiat-lauched-grande-punto-in-india/
Santro from the Hyundai will be now seen in the black & yellow attire on the streets of Mumbai. At the ceremony organized in Mumbai, Hyundai handed over the first batch of Santro to the Taxi Union
Mumbai city which currently holds 50,000 taxis will be seen with only 30 Santro taxis initially as per the decision taken by the Taxi and Auto rickshaw Welfare Sangh. The state government has also decided to phase out 25 years old taxi models. By 2009 the state government is planning to replace 7,000 old taxis.
The car manufacturer will sell around 1,250 Santro taxis, out of which 500 will be equipped with come with AC.
The company will also sell the tax version of Santro at a special price of Rs 2,42,300 for the taxi purpose in Mumbai. This is for the first time the car manufacturer entering the taxi segment.
Santro was launched in 1998 in India received a very good response from people leading to a good sales figure.
Santro from the Hyundai will be now seen in the black & yellow attire on the streets of Mumbai. At the ceremony organized in Mumbai, Hyundai handed over the first batch of Santro to the Taxi Union
Mumbai city which currently holds 50,000 taxis will be seen with only 30 Santro taxis initially as per the decision taken by the Taxi and Auto rickshaw Welfare Sangh. The state government has also decided to phase out 25 years old taxi models. By 2009 the state government is planning to replace 7,000 old taxis.
The car manufacturer will sell around 1,250 Santro taxis, out of which 500 will be equipped with come with AC.
The company will also sell the tax version of Santro at a special price of Rs 2,42,300 for the taxi purpose in Mumbai. This is for the first time the car manufacturer entering the taxi segment.
Santro was launched in 1998 in India received a very good response from people leading to a good sales figure.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/taxi-version-of-santro-is-out-in-mumbai/
Audi received a very good response from the Indian market and to further strengthen its position in India, the company is thinking of expanding the dealership network in the country. The luxury car manufacturer currently holds 20 percent of market share in the luxury car segment which would be increased to 30 percent by 2011.
Audi India with 11dealership across the country is experiencing good response. The car manufacturer will also add more dealers to Lucknow, Jaipur, Coimbatore and Nagpur. The car manufacturer is also tied up with Jubilant Motors for appointing dealers in Southern market. Currently Jubilant Motors have set up an exclusive showroom in Bangalore and their second dealership in Chennai which will start is operations by 2010.
Audi cars are great and people have started accepting the brand widely. Along with the old players like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Audi too is in full swing to foray the luxury car segment in India.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/audi-to-strengthen-its-position-in-india/
The position of Maruti Suzuki in India does not have a substitute. Maruti has succeeded in positioning itself in a very safe position. Having a very strong base in the country and a huge number of satisfied customers, the brand enjoys great amount of acceptance and appreciation and the ever-increasing sales of the Maruti brands give a clear picture of this.
The joint effort of Maruti and the renowned Japanese auto maker Suzuki was successful in launching Maruti 800 in 1983. Maruti 800 broke the monotony of Premier Padmini and Hindustan Ambassador, and it was a great relief for both the Indian buyers and the Indian automobile industry. Now Maruti has a huge range of models to its credit. Till recent years, Maruti 800 remained as the largest selling compact. Alto, Zen, SX4, and Swift also bought good business for Maruti. The new recent models of Maruti, A-star and Ritz, has already started bringing in good business.
Maruti tops the car sales in Indian and factors such as economic recession or the heavy competition from other car brands does not seem to have affected the sales of Maruti.
Maruti has never disappointed the Indian car buyers and has always been customer oriented. Trendy design, high performance, reliable service, and affordable price are the few features that keep the business live and profitable for Maruti.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/the-favorite-maruti%e2%80%99s-journey-in-india/
Honda launches its much-awaited hatchback, Honda Jazz. Honda, like many other brands, views India as a very good market to invest. The Jazz will join Honda’s very famous models in the country.
The success of Jazz is very important for Honda as it is still in the entry level of the Indian small car market. For Honda, it has been an extremely smooth sail. The sedans and SUVs of Honda is a big hit in the Indian car market. And for Honda, Jazz is a new start.
Mode, Basic, and Active are the three variants of Jazz. The three variants have the same safety features. The Jazz Basic is available at Rs 6.98 Lakh. The Jazz Mode is the the family edition from Jazz that is priced at Rs 7.28 Lakh. The sporty variant of Jazz, Jazz Active, is equipped with fog lamps, body coloured front grille, sport pedals, and a smart spoiler at the top of the tailgate and the costliest variant. The Jazz is very spacious, cozy and trendy. It is apt for any road conditions and offers great fuel efficiency. The high quality and great efficiency will be an added advantage.
It spite of it extremely sophisticated features, it will not be easy for the Jazz to compete with Maruti Suzuki Ritz, Hyundai i20, and Skoda Fabia.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/honda-jazz-arrives/
Toyota Land Cruiser petrol will be joined by Toyota Land Cruiser diesel, the moment car lovers in India has been waiting for. Toyota will launch Toyota Land Cruiser diesel in India on June 9th. This launch, to some extent, shows the unshakable position of Toyoto, and at this point, it is very necessary for the company to show their strong base, together with many others who are doing the same.
The Powered Toyota Land Cruiser diesel will be available with a 4.5-litre V8 powered engine. Toyota Land Cruiser’s excellent off-road is due to its “ladder on chassis” .Toyota Land Cruiser is extremely spacious and seats seven. It has very cozy and luxurious interiors that are enough to make a traveler comfortable and happy. It is equipped with six-speed automatic gearbox and provides a full-time four wheel drive. For sport, normal, and comfort driving, Prado is proving different seating options. Like many other SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser Crawl Control options that helps in travelling through any kind of roads. Prado also offers food fuel efficiency.
The year 2009 appears to be very robust for the Indian automobile market. And Toyota Land Cruiser should be ready to compete with Audi Q5, Audi Q7, and Mercedes M-class in order to create a stable position. Toyota Land Cruiser will be price not more than Rs 50 Lakh and will be imported to India from Japan.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/toyota-land-cruiser-prado-diesel-now-in-india/
The Audi Q7 was launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006, and it has, since then, triggered the business for Audi. Audi has now announced the launch of a refreshed version of Audi Q7. With a few minor changes, this new look is expected to do wonders.
The Audi Q7 was launched with a modified version of the Volkswagen Group 7L platform and was designed mainly for the on-road use. The Q7 is equipped with three engine options - 3.0L V6, a 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro, and a 3.6L V6.Other features of the Q7 include adaptive air suspension, double-wishbone suspension system with twin-tube shock absorbers, and Audi Music Interface (AMI). The Q7 is the first Audi model that provides the option of Side Assist, a blind-spot detection and warning system. The Q7 has very luxurious and cozy interiors with a seating capacity of 7. With traction-control ESP, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), and speed-sensitive steering, Q7 has very sophisticated safety features.
The upgraded Q7, which is expected to launch in India by 2010, will have better fuel efficiency with a few exterior and interiors changes. New interior and exterior coloring options, improved front and rear lighting and styling, and third-generation MMI are a few among the new features. The price of this upgraded version is not known.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/the-face-2-audi-q7/
General Motors 'bankruptcy issue that had hit the headlines a couple of days back shook the automotive industry to its core. It was quite natural that the focus suddenly shifted to GM India, the Indian subsidiary of General motors, as a normal fall-out of this piece of news. Armed before-hand to fend off the concerns, GM India came up with the most logic explanations that cleared the air of doubt about company's stability.
They said that the bankruptcy petition filed by the parent establishment will actually strengthen US manufacturer as the judge has the power to waive the obligations and contracts that's unaffordable to the company. This will help the brand to reemerge like a phoenix and become more competitive.
Moreover, General motor considers Indian market as a key area to bank on in their revival strategy. General Motors' decision to enter small car segment will actually help the GM India. This gives the Indian subsidiary extra confidence to go ahead with the small car projects in India.
As the parent establishment views India as a mini car market that would attract demand for small car from other world markets, GM India is sure that the Indian customers, suppliers, dealers and all other stakeholders will read what is written on the wall. This positions GM India at a safer place to confront the itches of bankruptcy issue related to its parent company to serve other markets across the world.
http://carazoocars0.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/gm-india-immune-to-bankruptcy-shock/
GM Inquires with Tata and Mahindra for Saturn Buyout -> http://blog.carazoo.com/2009/06/gm-inquires-with-tata-and-mahindra-for.html
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Jazz Price is Not Music to All -> http://blog.carazoo.com/2009/06/jazz-price-is-not-music-to-all.html
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