Tata will launches kite for maruti suzuki celerioa

सेलेरियो हैचबैक एएमटी लॉन्च करने के बाद भारत में मारुति सुजुकी की बिक्री में उछाल आया है, लेकिन जल्द ही उसे भारतीय कार निर्माता कंपनी टाटा से कड़ी टक्कर मिलने वाली है। टाटा भारत में सबसे किफायती एएमटी विकल्प सेलेरियो को टक्कर देने के लिए काइट हैचबैक बाजार में उतारने वाला है।

2014 के नई दिल्ली ऑटो एक्सपो में टाटा ने बोल्ट हैचबैक ओर जेस्ट सेडान दो कारें दिखाईं थीं जिसके साथ उन्होंने घोषणा की थी कि अगले साल की शुरुआत में वे काइट नाम की नई कार लॉन्च करेंगे।

टाटा काइट की सीधी टक्कर मारुति सुजुकी की सेलेरियो से होगी। इसमें 1000 सीसी का इंजन होगा। काइट हैचबैक टाटा नैनो और इण्ड‍िका के बीच की श्रेणी में फिट होगी। कार को उम्मीद है कि इस श्रेणी में काइट के लिए काफी संभावनाएं हैं और यह सेलेरियो को पछाड़ने की क्षमता रखती है।

माना जा रहा है कि भारतीय कार निर्माता कंपनी टाटा अपनी नई कार 'काइट हैचबैक' का निर्माण सानंद, गुजरात स्थि‍त अपने प्लांट में करेगी। टाटा मोटर्स की बिक्री बढ़ाने के लिए कंपनी अपनी इन नई कारों में अपनी पूरी क्षमता का इस्तेमाल करेगी।

कार की कीमत और लॉन्च की तारीख के बारे में अभी कोई निश्चित जानकारी नहीं दी गई है। हालांकि जानकारों का मानना है कि इस कार की कीमत सेलेरियो की प्रतिद्वंद्विता में होगी और यह 2015 में लॉन्च होगी।

Source: Auto News in Hindi

Mazda to recall over 42,000 cars to fix Takata air bag issue

China's quality watchdog announced over the weekend China FAW Car Co Ltd, a China venture of Mazda, was recalling 42,732 Mazda 6 sedans from July 20 due to an airbag problem. It said that the airbag in front passenger seat may fail to work and even lead to a fire in extreme cases.

China-based spokesman for Mazda Naoto Oikawa said the airbag in question were supplied by Takata.

It was not immediately clear if the latest move was part of Mazda's global recall involving nearly 1,60,000 cars announced on June 23.

Top Japanese car makers, including Toyota Motor Corp , have recalled over 10 million vehicles over the past five years in a series of recalls involving both passenger-side and driver-side air bags made by Takata.

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Ford recalls 100,000 cars, trucks

Most of the recalled cars are Taurus/MKS/Interceptor sedans and Flex/MKT vehicles from the 2013-2014 model years, which have problematic halfshafts, part of the drivetrain.

Ford said that the halfshafts could not have been fully seated in correct position in manufacturing, and could inhibit the car's ability to drive. Ford said the problem has not led to any accidents or injuries, but needs fixing.
  
The automaker said some 2014 Fiestas are being recalled for a potential problem with the fuel tank that could lead to leaking.
  
Some 2014 Escapes are being called back for repairs to the panorama roof glass. And the company is recalling F59 commercial trucks from 2011-2014 for a potential electrical problem.
  
No accidents have been reported as well with either of those problems.
  
Safety-related recalls have increased this year, with General Motors, the largest US automaker, under fire for having ignored a problem with its ignitions that led to dozens if not hundreds of accidents and at least 13 deaths.
  
GM is under federal investigation for that, has dismissed a number of senior officials, and is facing potentially billions of dollars in compensation costs to those who suffered from the problem.
  
The company has since the beginning of the year recalled some 30 million vehicles altogether, for a number of problems on top of the ignition issue.

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Mahindra & Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant for faulty pressure valves

The company said in a statement that it will identify the affected vehicles and get them examined by its engineers.

"This recall is limited only to the Scorpio Ex variant manufactured during the mentioned period and does not affect any other Scorpio variants," the statement said.

The inspection and necessary part replacement if any, would be carried out with immediate effect and would be done free of cost for Scorpio Ex customers who would be individually contacted by the company/authorized dealers, it added.

This is the second recall of Scorpio in less than a year. In December last year, the company had undertaken a similar exercise on 985 units of Scorpio Ex variant.

Ever since auto industry body SIAM initiated voluntary recall policy for safety reasons in July 2012, a total of 6,09,676 vehicles have been recalled so far.

Ford India has recalled as many as 2,95,648 units of various models, including its compact SUV EcoSport. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India has recalled 1,03,311 units of Swift, Dzire and Ertiga this year alone.

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GM India launches Manchester United editions of Beat, Sail

With the launch of Manchester United limited editions of Chevrolet Beat and SAIL, it marks the debut of Chevrolet brand on the club's jersey.

Various features including Manchester United decals, alloy wheels, special seat covers, and roof rails are the highlights of the special edition models.

"We are proud to announce the launch of the Chevrolet Beat and Sail Hatchback Manchester United Editions for football fans in India. Available in limited quantity, the models celebrate Chevrolet's Shirt Sponsorship with Manchester

United beginning today," General Motors India President and Managing Director Arvind Saxena said in a statement.

The specially designed models, that will cost Rs 69,000 over the original versions, are based on the LS variants (red colour) of Beat and Sail in petrol and diesel options, the company said.

Presently the Beat LS variants in petrol and diesel are available between Rs 4.22 lakh and Rs 5.05 lakh, while Sail LS variants retail between Rs 4.72 and Rs 5.86 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

"The two models showcased at the recent 2014 Indian Auto Expo have been designed by our engineers at the General Motors Technical Center India (GMTC-I) in Bangalore on popular customer demand with exclusive Manchester United livery kits," Saxena said.

Source: Automobile News

Mazda to recall over 42,000 cars to fix Takata air bag issue

China's quality watchdog announced over the weekend China FAW Car Co Ltd, a China venture of Mazda, was recalling 42,732 Mazda 6 sedans from July 20 due to an airbag problem. It said that the airbag in front passenger seat may fail to work and even lead to a fire in extreme cases.

China-based spokesman for Mazda Naoto Oikawa said the airbag in question were supplied by Takata.

It was not immediately clear if the latest move was part of Mazda's global recall involving nearly 1,60,000 cars announced on June 23.

Top Japanese car makers, including Toyota Motor Corp , have recalled over 10 million vehicles over the past five years in a series of recalls involving both passenger-side and driver-side air bags made by Takata.


Source: Auto News in Hindi

Mercedes is building the most expensive luxury sedan in the world

फैं्रकफर्ट। मर्सिडीज-बेंज दुनिया की सबसे महंगी सेडान पेश करने वाली है। इसमें सीटों की तीन कतारें होंगी और कीमत रॉल्स-रॉयस के टॉप मॉडल की लगभग दोगुनी।

मर्सिडीज-बेंज एस क्लास पुलमैन की बिक्री अगले साल से शुरू होगी। सबसे महंगी मानी जाने वाली मर्सिडीज-बेंज की लग्जरी सेडान लगभग 10 लाख डॉलर (करीब 6 करोड़ रुपए) की होगी।

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Ford India launches Fiesta at Rs 7.69 lakh

The updated version of Fiesta is available in three variants - Ambiente, Trend and Titanium - priced at Rs 7.69 lakh, Rs 8.50 lakh and Rs 9.29 lakh respectively.

All the variants are powered by 1.5 litre diesel engine, Ford said in a statement.
  
The company claimed the car delivers a fuel efficiency of 25.01 km/litre as per ARAI test.
  
Commenting on the launch, Ford India president Nigel Harris said Fiesta has a very special role in the company's product portfolio and the 2014 Fiesta with its attractive price makes it an "even more compelling option for discerning enthusiasts".
  
The new Fiesta is equipped with hands-free in-car technology to keep drivers safely connected while on the road.
  
Ford India's models hatchback Figo and compact SUV EcoSport have seen robust response in the market. The company had reported over two-fold increase in total sales at 12,288 units in May 2014. 

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Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020 in India

The new vehicles will also cater to global markets and service various ‘attractive’ segments, he added.

He, however, did not share more details on the product launches.

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing quality of manufacturing facilities and improving customer buying and after sales experience, Yadav said.

As part of the strategy to reach out to its customers, Tata Motors on Friday unveiled a country-wide campaign to showcase its new 1.2 litre petrol engine that will power its soon-to-be -launched models Zest and Bolt.

"The Revotron 1.2 T will power our upcoming cars, the Zest and Bolt. To narrate this exciting story, we are engaging with our customers through various platforms," Yadav said.

The company will showcase the engine thorough Revotron Labs to customers across 15 cities. It plans to extend the campaign to digital platforms.

Tata Motors senior vice-president, programme planning and project management, Girish Wagh said the Revotron range of engines would be manufactured at the company's Pune plant.

"The engines from Revotron series would power the upcoming products from the company's stable," Wagh said.

When asked about the progress on the 800cc diesel engine, Wagh said, "The engine is still under development. Whether it will be used in Nano, is still to be decided."

He added that Nano with AMT version, which was showcased during Auto Expo, is likely to be launched next month.

Source: Auto News in Hindi

Honda launches its most affordable bike at Rs 41,100 in India

The company, which is in the process of setting up its fourth manufacturing facility in Gujarat, is also looking to invest another Rs 1,000 crore on various activities including capacity expansion in the current fiscal.
  
"The launch of CD 110 Dream completes our portfolio in the 100-110 cc segment. The bike which is going to be the most affordable bike to be launched by Honda in India, will help us cater to the basic sub-segment of 100-110 cc vertical," HMSI vice president (Sales & Marketing) Yadvinder S Guleria told reporters.
  
The launch of the new motorcycle would help the company sell 8 lakh units in the 100-110 cc segment in the current fiscal as against 7.3 lakh units sold in last financial year, he added.
  
The basic sub segment, in which CD 110 Dream has been launched, currently contributes around 23 percent to the overall 70 lakh units sold across the country annually in 100-110 cc segment.
  
"We are now fulfilling the utilitarian needs of 'rurban' customers with CD 110 Dream. We are confident that the bike will ride Honda into the hinterlands and multiply the success of existing Dream series motorcycles," Guleria said.
  
The company currently sells Dream Yuga, Dream Neo and CB Twister models in the 100-110 cc segment.
  
When asked about the company's investment plans for the current fiscal, Guleria said, "We invested Rs 5,200 crore last fiscal. This year we plan to invest another Rs 1,000 crore, taking the overall investment to Rs 6,200 crore by FY15-end".
  
He added that the company would take its production capacity to 58 lakh units per annum by the end of next fiscal, when the Gujarat plant comes upstream.
  
The company currently has three production facilities at Manesar (Haryana), Tapukara (Rajasthan) and Narsapura (Karnataka) with annual capacity of 46 lakh units.
  
Besides, the company which has achieved 25 percent market share in the Indian two-wheeler category in the first quarter of the current fiscal, also launched a new corporate campaign.
  
"Honda is Honda (campaign) is more than just a campaign, it is the start of new era in India," HMSI President and CEO Keita Muramatsu said. 

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Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' priced up to Rs 7.10 lakh

Only 900 units of the 'Etios Xclusive' limited edition, which comes with both petrol and diesel engines, would be on sale, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.

The petrol variant of the model is priced at Rs 5.98 lakh while the diesel version of the car would retail at Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
   
"As a part of Toyota's commitment towards the changing customer requirements, the new Etios Xclusive has been introduced to bring in freshness and exclusivity to the existing product," TKM Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing N Raja said.
   
Conceived and designed for the Indian market, the Etios series has so far sold over 2 lakh units in the country since its launch in 2010.
  
The Etios range is also sold across various other right hand drive markets like South Africa, Srilanka, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Seychelles, Nepal, Bhutan, Brazil and Argentina.

Source: Auto News in Hindi 

Nissan rolls out new Sunny; priced from Rs 7.29-10.22 lakh

Nissan had launched Sunny for the first time in the Indian market in 2011.

"India is a key strategic growth market for Nissan. We continue to monitor its evolution extremely closely to ensure our expanding product portfolio fits regional needs. The new Sunny is our answer that responds to the changing demands and desires," Nissan Motor Corporation chief planning officer Andy Palmer said.

Stating that the aspirations of Indian sedan customers have evolved since the time Sunny was launched in the country, Nissan India Operations President Kenichiro Yomura said the new model will strengthen Nissan's presence within this crucially important and growing segment.

The new Sunny comes in eight variants and six colour options.

Nissan had reported 48 per cent increase in sales at 4,362 units in the country in June this year as against 2,949 vehicles sold in the same period last year.

The newly launched brand Datsun GO contributed 1,097 units to the overall sales.

Source: Automobile News