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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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Concept cars are available in nearly all sizes, colors, patterns and shapes. At first, the original designs of these cars look strange however an insight into the creative motivation helps them put the piece of their visual puzzle together. There are people who have different lifestyles. Individual habits, behavioral patterns give the inspiration to the car makers to design designer and best shaping cars of the modern day. Creative minds can be seen behind Renault latest Frendzy concept that has again brought that tradition to the life.

Renault’s latest concept car is not the first tryst of the French car makers with a multi-dimensional design language. It is actually the fourth in a series of concept cars characterized by the various stages of the human being life. It began with a two-seater DeZir car, which explored the human concept of Love at first sight. In the Geneva Motor Show this year, it was followed by the world debut of the Captur concept, which was built for 2 people for exploring the world in and at last R space, which represented the need of a human being to start a family.

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“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 »

Looking to hit back at its competitor BMW that has collapsed it from the topmost position in the  Indian luxury sector from  Mercedes Benz, a leading German auto major have planned to introduced more than ten brands in coming 3 years for getting back the numero uno position by the year 2015. Mercedes Benz is taking efforts to regain topmost position in India. On the other hand, BMW said that it is not ready to give in the position just now and would take the leadership by making it to a new level of customer satisfaction and brand positioning. It has also been added that the new products launched by the company will even include small cars of the company.

On its losing numero uno position in the luxury car market in India to compatriot BMW, Mitra said: “We are the market leader in all the segments we are present, except the E-class… The actual game of numbers will start when all luxury manufacturers will have their all products here.”

Mitra also said that, when the company has its complete range of products in coming 3 years, Benz is going to get its number one position. Mercedes Benz lost its leadership and number one position to BMW in the year 2009. Almost 3,247 units had been sold by Mercedes Benz as against 3,619 units of BMW. In the year 2010 also, almost 5,819 cars had been sold by Mercedes Benz as compared to BMW’s 6,246 units. Continue Reading »

In India, the month of August was a mixed month for auto makers due to boosted sales and others sold few cars as compared to previous year. India’s two largest auto makers such as Tata Motors Ltd and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd sold only some cars in the month of August because key car models were produced in fewer amounts and a slowdown in the market.

But, a few other like Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Hero MotoCrop Ltd and Toyota Motor Corp show growth in volumes. Asia’s No.3 automobile market has been also hit by a slowdown that posted record vehicle sales previous year as consumers have been insisted to postpone purchases due to the increase in the fuel prices and high loan rates. Analysts as well as companies are expecting sales to see a seasonal burst from the month of September because of a number of festivals and considered the best time for new purchase. Almost 91,442 vehicles have been sold by India’s largest car maker, Maruti in the month of august. A company spokesman said that Maruti producing some of its best demanded and best-selling Swift hatchback towards the end of the August month, because of labor issues at its north Indian plant. Continue Reading »