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Here is good news for sports car lovers in India. Ferrari, mother of all sports cars and one of the few exotic marquees dodging the Indian car market, would be finally making its presence felt here.
Yes, all you auto buffs get ready to welcome Ferrari with bated breaths in April. Shreyans Motors, the prime importer and seller of high-end luxurious cars are believed to be given responsibility and official rights to bring the car to Indian roads. Shreyans Motors are also the official distributors for another high-end Porsche cars and Bugatti bikes in India. Continue Reading »
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the numero uno car maker of India has today launched its much-awaited D-segment sedan, the Kizashi at a price of 16.5 lakhs.
With the launch of Kizashi, Maruti has finally made its entry into the upper end of the Indian car market and its being lauded by customers and industry analysts alike.
Nevertheless, for starters, the Kizashi would be brought to India as a CBU and if volumes support the decision then chances are that it would be assembled locally to save logistic costs, which may be a good move for the company in the future. Continue Reading »
Now this is something exclusive! Soon many more auto websites are going to definitely flash this story as the day progresses but we make it sure to make it available to you.
This news is really special for all our Ford fans as after riding high on the success of its B-segment vehicle Figo and sweeping all the major auto awards for 2010, this is for the first time that the auto major has crossed an enchanting figure of 10,000 models for January, 2011. Obviously, the major contributor is none other than Figo. Continue Reading »
In India, small is big. Every car manufacturer has been vying to get a significant share of the small car market and this has really surged up after the launch of Tata Nano.
The turnaround Ford has managed with the super success of Figo has changed all the rules of playing out there in the ever fluctuating Indian B-segment market. While it looks obvious to understand for the mainstream car makers to strive for this space but even premium car manufactures much to the surprise of the mass are also set to take the same route.
Yes, you have heard that absolutely right. If you thought that only normal car makers could make small or low-priced cars, you are set for a pleasant surprise as none other than Mercedes-Benz, one of the most influential premium and luxury car makers in India has decided to cash on the opportunities of the Indian small car market and launch its small car especially made for India. Continue Reading »
Sometimes bringing back phased-out products in market could be a win-win situation for many players of different operating arenas like FMCG, telecom and automobile. The key aspects for the failure of a product are analyzed and depending on them further actions are planned to make it click next time it’s launched.
This has happened many a times and struck gold too. Mercedes-Benz is also expecting the same as they re-launch Maybach in India. Continue Reading »
General Motors, one of the major auto players in the vibrant Indian automobile market has recently launched its Smarttech engine in India.
The Smarttech 1.2 Smarttech petrol mill that has been produced in General Motors’ technical center located in Bangalore will be transferred and will go under production in the American auto player’s Talegaon unit in Maharashtra.
The engine has been rolled out to reduce the weight and control the emission plus lowering the NVH levels as well. Continue Reading »
Ford India has decided to export its immensely popular and successful model, the Figo to more than 48 countries that include auto markets of Africa, Middle East and South America.
We have reported a fortnight back about the export of the Figo to the Himalayan country Nepal following a high spell of success in India. After the super-success of Figo, Ford has also beefed up its dealership across all the automobile circles of India to ensure Figo and other models from Ford reach its target audience without any hiccups. Continue Reading »
Indian automobile industry has become a hunting ground for many domestic and international players who are having a war to have a significant pie from this gigantic market.
Having realized the viability of the Indian automobile market and after doing its own homework, one of the auto majors of the recent time, Hyundai Motors has decided to pump in Rs 1500 Crores alone in Tamilnadu. Continue Reading »
2010 could be written in golden words as the Indian automobile market saw a 30% hike in the sales figures of various auto players.
The last decade has been a fruitful year for Indian automobile industry as it saw many players realizing the potential of the sector. It included launching their models, enjoying a significant run and not to mention making a good position for themselves following a stint of high quality products.
But, having said that, it shall also be said that the New Year 2011 has not started on a positive note for Indian automobile sector as major automobile giants like Maruti, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai increased their car prices owing to increased hike of production and input cost of the raw materials. Continue Reading »
The potential factor of the Indian automobile market is no longer a secret. The market is open for all types of players. Be it a luxury sedan or a Nano, this is the only market that has got customers in all arenas of operations. Of late, this very capacity of the Indian automobile sector has motivated players of various attributes to launch their vehicles and enjoy a significant run too.
Realizing viability of the Indian automobile market, Audi has recently launched its international best selling sports car, the R8 V10 5.2 FSI. Continue Reading »