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.

Source: Automobile Industry News

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.

Source: Auto News in Hindi

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.

Source: Automobile News

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।

Source: Automobile News

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. 

Source: Latest Automobile News

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

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

Automobile industry losses jobs

पिछले दो वर्षों के दौरान घरेलू वाहन उद्योग में 25-30 लाख नौकरियां घटी हैं। टोयोटा किर्लोस्कर मोटर के वाइस चेयरमैन विक्रम किर्लोस्कर ने कहा है कि बिजनेस बढ़ी की रफ्तार घटने और कॉमर्शियल वाहनों की बिक्री सुस्त पड़ने की वजह से वाहन उद्योग में नौकरियां कम हुईं।

किर्लोस्कर ने कहा कि इस क्षेत्र में लौह अयस्क खान से लेकर डीलरशिप तक में 2.9 करोड़ लोग काम कर रहे हैं या कर रहे थे। वृद्घि दर में कमी और वाणिज्यिक वाहनों की मांग घटने की वजह से इस क्षेत्र में करीब 10 प्रतिशत रोजगार कम हुआ है।

'बेंगलुरू चैंबर्स ऑफ इंडस्ट्री एंड कॉमर्स' की 37वीं सालाना आम बैठक को संबोधित करते हुए किर्लोस्कर ने कहा, 'इस उद्योग में हमने 25-30 लाख रोजगार गंवाए हैं।'

Source: Automobile News

Hyundai may hike prices if excise duty rises before Budget

The company, which is India's second largest carmaker by volume, said it had passed on the entire benefit to the customers while absorbing the impact of change of value on dealer stock which was compensated to dealers when the government reduced excise duty in February.
   
"In line with the same, if there is any government directive on increase in excise duty during pre-budget phase, we will comply with government notification which will then lead to increase in car prices," a company spokesperson said.
   

While the Budget is slated to be presented on July 10, in the Interim Budget in February, excise duty on small cars, scooters, motorcycles and commercial vehicles was reduced to 8 percent from 12 percent.
   
It was reduced to 24 percent from 30 percent in the case of SUVs, 20 percent for mid-sized car from 24 percent and 24 percent for large cars from 27 percent.
   
The reduction in excise duty, given to the auto sector with an aim to give some impetus to sagging sales, is applicable till June 30.
   
Most of the carmakers had passed on the benefit of excise duty reduction to customers by cutting product prices.
   
According to SIAM, excise rates would revert back to the earlier level after June 30. The auto industry body has been lobbying hard with the government for extension of the reduced excise rates...

Source: Auto News in Hindi

Automobile now some private banks offers 100 per cent auto loan

लोन की मांग कम होने के बाद निजी क्षेत्र के बैंकों ने बिजनेस बढ़ाने का दूसरा तरीका अपना लिया है। अब नई कार खरीदने के लिए पूरी रकम उधार मिलने लगी है।

ऐक्सिस बैंक और एचडीएफसी बैंक नई कार खरीदने के लिए पूरा पैसा उधार दे रहे हैं। प्राइवेट बैंकों की इस पहल से कार बाजार की रफ्तार बढ़ने की उम्मीद जताई जा रही है। दूसरी तरफ लोन बांटने के इस तरीके की आलोचना भी हो रही है। कहा जा रहा है कि इससे बैड लोन की समस्या बढ़ सकती है।

बहरहाल, कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक 95 प्रतिशत ऑटो लोन की पेशकश कर रहा है। कुछ बैंककार इन्श्योरेंस का खर्चा भी उठाने के लिए तैयार हैं। बैंकों का यह ऑफर भले ही ग्राहकों और कार कंपनियों के लिए अच्छा हो, लेकिन यह जोखिम वाला सौदा है। कार खरीदने के साथ ही उसकी कीमत कम हो जाती है, जबकि आदर्श स्थिति में एसेट की कीमत लोन की रकम से ज्यादा होनी चाहिए।

इंडसइंड बैंक के प्रबंध निदेशक और सीईओ रोमेश सोबती ने बताया, 'पहले होम लोन बाजार में ऐसा हुआ था और अब यही पागलपन कार मार्केट में भी हो रहा है।'

सोबती ने कहा कि मकान के दाम कम होने की वजह से अमेरिका में सब-प्राइम संकट खड़ा हो गया था। 100 प्रतिशत ऑटो लोन देने से इस बाजार में भी गैर-वाजिब तेजी आ सकती है। इंडसइंड बैंक 70 प्रतिशत ऑटो लोन देता है। सोबती ने कहा, 'लोन उतना ही देना चाहिए, जिससे ग्राहक को भी कुछ पैसा लगाना पड़े।'

Source: Automobile News

Automobile toyota names price for new fuel cell car

वाहन बनाने वाली मशहूर कंपनी टोयोटा मौजूदा वित्त वर्ष के दौरान अपनी पहली फ्यूल सेल सेडान की बिक्री शुरू करेगी। इसकी कीमत करीब 70,000 डॉलर (करीब 42 लाख रुपए) होगी। कंपनी की तरफ से बुधवार को यह जानकारी दी गई।

कंपनी के मुताबिक यह खास कार अगले साल मार्च के दौरान घरेलू बाजार में उतारी जाएगी। इसके बाद पर्यावरण के अनुकूल यह कार अमेरिका और यूरोप में उतारी जाएगी।

टोयोटा की तरफ से जारी एक बयान में कहा गया है, 'हाइड्रोजन आकर्षक वैकल्पिक ईंधन है। इसका उत्पादन ऊर्जा के ढेर सारे प्राथमिक स्रोतों से किया जा सकता है, जिनमें सौर और पवन ऊर्जा शामिल हैं।'

यह पहला मौका है जब टोयोटा ने अपनी फ्यूल सेल कारें लांच करने के समय की औपचारिक घोषणा की है। इससे पहले अनौपचारिक तौर पर कहा जाता रहा है कि ऐसी कारें साल 2015 में उपलब्ध कराई जाएंगी।

बहरहाल, कंपनी की तरफ से कहा गया है कि अमेरिका और यूरोप में इस कार की कितनी कीमत होगी, इसका फैसला नहीं किया गया है।

Source: Auto News in Hindi

Mercedes renting it chr39 s eclass and cclass cars

लग्जरी कार बनाने वाली कंपनी मर्सिडीज बेंज की करीब सवा करोड़ रुपए की मर्सिडीज ई क्लास कार अब प्रति घंटा 1,200 रुपए के किराए पर उपलब्ध होगी। इससे 25 किलोमीटर तक की यात्रा की जा सकेगी। इस दौरान ईंधन का खर्च कंपनी उठाएगी।

इसी तरह 25 किलोमीटर तक की यात्रा पर जाने के लिए मर्सिडीज सी क्लास कार 900 रुपए प्रति घंटा के हिसाब से किराए पर ली जा सकती है। इसके साथ ही लंबी यात्रा के शौकीनों के लिए प्रतिदिन के हिसाब से ई क्लास का किराया 9,500 रुपए और सी-कलास का किराया 6,500 रुपए रखा गया है।

मर्सिडीज बेंज इंडिया के प्रबंध निदेशक और मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी एबरहर्ड केर्न ने कहा कि कंपनी की ब्रांड सेवा (माइल्स) शुरू करने के लिए लग्जरी कार किराए पर देने वाली देश की सबसे बड़ी कंपनी कारजोनरेंट के साथ करार किया गया है।

मर्सिडीज की यह सुविधा सभी प्रमुख मेट्रो शहरों दिल्ली, मुंबई, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद और चेन्नई में उपलब्ध होगी। केर्न ने कहा कि माइल्स सेवा में शीघ्र ही कंपनी की एसएलके और एएमजी मॉडल की कारें भी शामिल की जाएंगी।

Source: Automobile News

Audi launches new a8l model with new security features

लग्जरी कारें बनाने वाली जर्मन कंपनी ऑडी ने ए8एल मॉडल लांच किया। इस कार में कई नए फीचर्स जोड़े हैं। कंपनी का दावा है कि सड़क पर इसे दौड़ाते समय दुर्घटना की आशंका एक हद तक कम हो जाएगी।

नई ऑडी में मैट्रिक्स एलईडी हेडलाइट्स हैं। सामने से आने वाले वाहन से ड्राइवर की आंखों पर रोशनी न पड़े, इसलिए रोशनी धीमी की जा सकती हैं। इससे दुर्घटना का जोखिम कम हो जाता है।

Source: Auto News in Hindi

Car industry struggles to solve air bag explosions despite mass recalls

More than a million Honda Motor Co Ltd vehicles could be subject to an upcoming recall for Takata air bags that are at risk of exploding and shooting shrapnel at passengers and drivers, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

That would be in addition to 7.6 million vehicles already recalled by Honda and other automakers over the past five years.

And the total could grow further still if Honda's rivals like Nissan, Mazda and BMW also decide to fix more vehicles that were made in a two-year period when, Takata says, it botched production of air bag inflators and lost related records...

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Average customer is not worried about what's underneath the skin: Pratap Bose, Principal Designer, Tata Motors

The man of the moment at Tata Motors is Pratap Bose, Principal Designer, Tata Motors. Bose, who has given the given the company its much needed new form - in the shape of the new Tata Zest sedan and Tata Bolt hatchback speaks about the company's focus on design and the game changers in the shape of Manza and Zest.

The man, who has been the Head of Design at Tata Motors for the last three years, has worked on other important projects like the Pixel, Mega Pixel and Nexon concept cars also talks about how Nano will go on to become a classic and Nexon will change the rules of SUVs in India. Excerpts...

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Harley-Davidson to unveil its first electric motorcycle

Harley will show handmade demonstration models on Monday at an invitation-only event in New York. The company will then take several dozen riders on a 30-city tour to test drive the bikes and provide feedback.

  

Harley will use the information it gathers to continue refining the bike, which might not hit the market for several more years.

  

The venture is a risk for Harley because there's currently almost no market for full-size electric motorcycles. The millions of two-wheeled electric vehicles sold each year are almost exclusively scooters and low-powered bikes that appeal to Chinese commuters.

  

But one analyst said investment by a major manufacturer could help create demand, and Levatich emphasised that Harley is interested in the long-term potential, regardless of immediate demand.

  

"We think that the trends in both EV technology and customer openness to EV products, both automotive and motorcycles, is only going to increase, and when you think about sustainability and environmental trends, we just see that being an increasing part of the lifestyle and the requirements of riders," Levatich said.

  

At the same time, Levatich and others involved in creating the sleek, futuristic LiveWire predicted it would sell based on performance, not environmental awareness. With no need to shift gears, the slim, sporty bike can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 4 seconds. The engine is silent, but the meshing of gears emits a hum like a jet airplane taking off.

  

"Some people may get on it thinking, 'golf cart,'" lead engineer Jeff Richlen said. "And they get off thinking, 'rocket ship.'"

  

One hurdle the company has yet to address is the limited range offered by electric motorcycles. The batteries must be recharged after about 210 kilometres, and that can take 30 minutes to an hour.

  

San Jose State University police Capt Alan Cavallo helped his department buy two bikes from Zero Motorcycles, the current top-selling brand, and said officers have been "super happy" with the quiet, environmentally friendly bikes made nearby in Scotts Valley, California.

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