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The leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki failed to follow two-wheeler companies in terms of gaining huge profits in the third quarter since Forex losses and there is a reduction in year-on-year profit by almost 64%. It has been reported by the company that a net profit of almost Rs 206 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2011 in opposition to nearly Rs 565 crore in the similar period last financial. Continue Reading »

Suzuki Company has greatly managed for keeping the amusement going with the swift sport. Good performing machines are famous for its suppleness and handling on different types of terrains. It is the idea of every manufacturer to make a car, which performs well with ease. Hence, Suzuki Company has introduced the new Suzuki Swift Sport in the Frankfurt Motor show this year. This newly introduced Suzuki Swift Sport reproduces a more supple character. Talking about the feature of Swift Sport is its handling excellence and one can enjoy driving this vehicle with sheer pleasure.

Other features of this Swift Sport are the big front grille hints in the center of the car ticked under the hood and perfectly set fog lamps increase the beautify of the car. Special aerodynamic parts of Swift Sport for controlling the airflow suppress lift and even provide this car a lower visual centre of gravity. Other things that increase the visibility of the car are great intensity discharge lamps made with metabolic grey coating and designer rear combination lamps. The interior of the Swift Sport is the same like the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Swift like gearshift cover in rd, stitching on steering wheel cover and seats. An organized look is given to the car through instrument cluster with five dial meter.

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Both Renault and Mercedes Benz are in the hope to ride piggy on first Formula 1 race of India, Airtel Indian Grand Prix so that they can do marketing and give a big push to their cars in the country. Ferrari along with the other two car manufacturers lined up prototype launches, virtual games, merchandise sale, racetrack drives for buyers and racing schools amid others for getting grip in the second increasingly growing car market. Benz is planning to connect with the young segment in which it is seen to track BMW in India. The main goal of Renault is to establish to make a great presence in the Indian automobile market.

Ferrari Company does not have a manufacturing presence and hence trying to firm up its plans across Airtel Indian Grand Prix.

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The hot hatchback on the planet is the Honda Civic Type R MUGEN. If the last time you have not purchased it due to the limited production then the hotter car will be available soon. This new car has many new features and going to attract many purchasers. When the announcement is made by the luxury car maker that they will launch a luxury and a hand crafted uber car then the automobile world have a notice of it. People very frequently hear about a hand-built performance hatchback. Honda launched last year the 20 car models of Honda Civic Type R MUGEN. Continue Reading »

“Having recorded 95 per cent growth during the January-August period here, India is well ahead of other growth markets for us globally and we are confident that we are on track with our vision of being the No. 1 luxury car maker in India by 2015,” Audi India Head Michael Perschke said in a statement.

Audi in the month of August recorded almost more than 100% increase in sales to 510 units, as against 250 units a month ago. During the period of January to August, the sales of Audi has been increased a complete 95% to 3,655 units from 1,876 units in the equivalent a year before period. Now Audi is placed at No third position in the luxury car market due to the great sales numbers. Audi has set almost a target sale of 5,000 units in present year. For getting such popular position, Volkswagen Group Company is planning to increase its dealership network as well as even hire more workers to increase the work. Continue Reading »

The new-generation i30 designed as well as engineered in Russelsheim, Germany at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre. It will make its world debut in the high-status Frankfurt Motor show this year. In the month of July 2007, the original model was launched and went on to increasing sales in Europe making complete sales of up to 350,000 units till mid-2011. This newly launched new generation i30 is going to attract many young purchaser who expect more than only looks. The new i30 has good looks.

Giving further insights into the design DNA of this magnificent looking modern-day iteration of the ‘i30′ hatch, Thomas Bürkle, Chief Designer at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre, said “The new-generation i30 is recognizable thanks to the Hyundai family face with its signature hexagonal-shaped front grille and the jewel-like design of the headlamps, together with distinctive daytime running lights. These lights present an angular shape within a more softly-edged recess, adding a strong personality to the vehicle, as well as a sense of refinement and luxury.” Continue Reading »

The great and wonderful response has been got to Volkswagen India’s limited edition IPL Vento and hence the car maker has now planned to launch Breeze editions of the Polo and Vento for speed up the sales units of these well-known cars. Now let us know more about Breeze editions of both Polo and Vento. The Breeze Weekend festival will be hosted by Volkswagen India on 1-th September 2011 through the country in all its 77 dealerships for honoring the launching of such limited editions of models which have been called as action models. Such action models will surely help in contributing to the sales of Breeze edition like Vento and Polo according to Volkswagen.

It is a fact that limited editions sedans sell out very fast. What these newly launched cars make worth that there is not of extra cost over those normal cars. It means that you pay the similar amount that you would pay for a usual Vento or Polo however one can get a many new features and equipment in return. It makes a good deal for anybody. The new Breeze edition can be attained around all the trim levels of petro powered Polo. The exciting features of the Polo Breeze edition are leather seats, floor mats with Breeze branding on them, a satellite navigation system, Rear Park Distance control and Breeze stickers on the car. Continue Reading »

 Tata Indigo CS e-series known as Tata Indigo e-CS VX has been launched by the Tata Motors Company. According to one of the leading automobile companies, this newly launched car gives wonderful fuel efficiency. One can opt for any of the version such as petrol or diesel as this new model is available in both of the versions. The diesel variant is made with CR4 common rail diesel engine that has engine displacement of 1396 cc. Tata Indigo e-CS was actually launched in the year 2008 in New Delhi at Auto Expo. This car was known as the shortest car of the world and famous for its compact exterior too.

Talking about its exterior and interior design, not much difference has been found between India e-CS VX and Tata Indigo CS. But this car got much fame due to the excellent engine performance and fuel economy. The improvement that has been brought in the Indigo e-CS has improved the overall fuel efficiency and engine performance of this sedan. This new car model has ARAI, an Automotive Research Association of India certified mileage of almost 25 km for every litre. Continue Reading »

Skoda Auto India got almost 20 percent hike in the sales for the August month this year as compared to the last year and the same month. Skoda Auto reported sales of 1,512 sales last year in the month of August that has increased to almost 1,812 units every year.

One of the board members from sales and marketing proudly mentioned, “We are extremely positive about Skoda Auto’s growth trajectory in India. Our Endeavour is to consistently provide consumers with value products and services are one of the key factors contributing to our growth”. He even told that the entry level sedan that will start on by the end of this year is predictable to reach new set of audiences. Continue Reading »

Etios sedan, the hatchback version of Toyota has been launched by Toyota Company a few months before and afterwards named it the Liva.  Japanese manufacturer was very tight-lipped about its plans of placing a diesel engine any of the Etios cars however that move has been now taken care of and Etios is now ready to get launched with diesel power. The petrol alternatives of Etios Sedan as well as Liva hatch came about as very practical machines in case of their setups and space and which has been the USP of smallest cars of Toyota in India.

Etios used a 1.5 litre gasoline unit giving decent performance whereas Liva petrol uses 1.2 litre. However, when it came down from petrol to diesels, both of these cars use a 1.4 litre engine. The engine of both Etios and Liva is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox for giving the best performance and along with keeping fuel effectiveness unbroken. It has come to known that the complete weight difference between Hatch and the sedan is only 25 kg and hence expected both of them return same effectiveness figures. According to ARAI, the heavier Etios sedan has been licensed for delivering 23.59 kmpl. For knowing the real life figures, it is essential to keep an out for the best road test. The actual differences between both Liva and Etios diesels are cosmetic. Continue Reading »