Indian Car Manufacturers to raise price from 2008 : Maruti offering special savings scheme now
Its a know fact, If you buy a car right in December, as per records, you will have a year old car the next month. And to boost up sales Maruti offering special savings scheme now.
Maruti Suzuki December Special Savings Scheme
Omni - Rs 18,500/- Off
800 - Rs 26,000/- Off
Esteem - Rs 57,500/- Off
Alto - Rs 24,500/- Off
Wagon-R Petrol - Rs 45,000/- Off
Wagon-R LPG - Rs 24,500/- Off
Zen Estilo - Rs 48,000/- Off
*No Discount on Swift and SX4 as demand continues to outgrow supply.
Car manufacturers have been citing higher costs of raw materials such as lead and aluminium, rising freight charges as well as petroleum products as the reasons for increasing the vehicle prices.
Car Prices going up in 2008
Skoda Octavia - 20,000/- Hike
Skoda Laura - 20,000/- Hike
Skoda Superb - 20,000/- Hike
Hyundai (All Models) - 2-3% Hike
General Motors (All Models) - 1-2% Hike
TATA - No Plans
Mahindra - No plans
Bavina : The new four seated electric car to hit Indian roads
An Indian company Bavina industries, is all set to launch its four-door electric car. The car looks more like a mixed up version of the Old Hyundai Santro and Daewoo Matiz. Its been few years since “Maini” launced its 2 seater electric version but could not have much luck with its efficient but expensive model, Maini Reva.
The fully-loaded version of the Bavina car will cost around Rs.2.5 lakh and will boast facilities including AC, power window and centralized locking, like any other small, premium hatch-back. The fully-charged car would run for 110 km with AC switched on and another 20 kms without AC. It reaches maximum speed of 55 kmph and can be limited to 40km/h .
Parts of the vehicle like electric motor, body shell, battery and charger would be imported initially from China. The company would be assembling the parts at its Chennai city facility and by January 2009, the company would set up its own production unit at Marakkanam, about 100 km from Chennai. At first the company would roll out 5,000 cars per year and the numbers would gradually go up. By the end of 2009, the ‘eco-fridendly taxi’ first in Delhi and Chennai on August 15, these taxis could be seen in all the major cities of South India, including, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Hyderabad.
The six lead-acid batteries in the car would last up to 65,000 kms or a minimum of one-and-a-half years, he said. The replacement cost could be around Rs 21,000. This would come down to Rs 12,000 when the company introduces a three-battery version within two years. Read more
Maruti Suzuki Alto Spice : Higher end of Alto
Maruti Udyog Ltd. has brought out a higher end version of its best selling model, the Alto. The version is called Alto spice and is tagged along with benefits up to 20,000INR as special festival offer.
YAMAHA Launches Sports Bikes MT01 and 998cc YZF R1 in India starting at 10.5 lakhs : Review, Specifications
Yamaha launched two of its premium bikes MTR01 and 998cc YZF R1. Both the bikes have been priced at Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Both bikes would be imported as completely-built-units into India and with price tags of Rs 10.50 lakh, making them the most expensive offerings for Indian customers from Yamaha.
The company is initially offering these bikes in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Ahmedabad.
Yamaha 998cc YZF R1 : The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, is Yamaha’s 3rd generation liter-class Genesis motorcycle capitalizing on the numerous cutting-edge developments designed into the FZ750 ( first 5-valve Genesis head), FZR1000 (first factory bike to use the EXUP) and YZF1000R ThunderAce motorcycles. When introduced, it took the entire class closer to a true racing motorcycle with its dramatic acceleration, braking and superior handling capabilities.
Key features include an all-new inline four-cylinder engine; going back to a more conventional 4-valve per cylinder rather than Yamaha’s trade mark 5-valve genesis layout. Other new features are the Yamaha Chip Control Intake (YCC-I) electronic variable-length intake funnel system, Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) fly-by-wire throttle system, slipper-type clutch, all-new aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm, six-piston radial-mount front brake calipers with 310 mm discs, a wider radiator, and M1 styling on the new large ram-air ports in the front fairing. 2008 brought BNG and the ability to buy limited edition Fiat plastics.
Specifications
- Engine Type - 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves (titanium intakes)
- Bore and stroke - 77.0 x 53.6 mm
- Compression ratio - 12.4:1
- Max. power - 128.7 kW (175 HP) @ 12,500 rpm (Without direct air induction)
- Max. torque - 106.6 Nm (11.0 kg-m) @ 10,500 rpm (Without direct air induction)
- Clutch type - Wet multiple-disc
- Ignition - TCI (digital)
- Transmission - 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
- Overall length - 2,085 mm
- Overall width - 720 mm
- Overall height - 1,105 mm
- Seat height - 835 mm
- Wheelbase - 1,415 mm
- Min. ground clearance - 135 mm
- Dry weight - 174 kg
- Fuel tank capacity - (reserve) 18 litres (3.4 litres)
- Oil capacity - 3.8 litres
- We are looking at re-establishing the Yamaha brand in the country. We are therefore looking at fresh products targeted at the niche segment with better technology.
- We would look at niche segments and would be launching some fresh products at the Auto Expo in January 2008.
- We are in the process of getting approvals for the Rs 1,000crore investment earmarked to us.
- Initially we will sell these sport bikes from Ahmedabad, Chennai, New Delhi and Bangalore as we are looking at setting up an after-sales service infrastructure.
-We sold about 2.35 lakh units last year and we expect it to dip to 1.8 lakh units this year. This is also because of the negative growth the industry is witnessing.
Mahindra Scorpio First and 4×4 special Track unveiled at Autocar Performance Show
Mahindra Scropio First
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) launched a customized version of its utility vehicle `Scorpio` called “Scorpio First” the at the Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai. The customized version looks pretty much like a DC design inside and gives you the Limo feel with a motorized a coffee maker, sofa arrangement, a bar, private area divided by motor-operated glass partition, a DVD cinema and audio system with LCD screen supported by speakers, a play station and a walkie talkie unit for giving the chauffeur directions. “First” is specially designed and built in partnership with renowned automobile designer DILIP CHHABRIA.
A Marketing Personal M&M “The Scorpio First customized vehicle showcases the aspirations of our high end customers. It is a reflection of their success and rising lifestyle needs. Built on a regular Scorpio, the Scorpio First epitomizes luxury in every way. It represents Mahindra’s intent to offer customized concepts of a high specification and detailing for its high end discerning customers.”
Mahindra Scorpio 4×4 special Track
The track was created specially interspersed by water bodies, slush and gravel to give enthusiasts a real time feel of off-road driving. This is the first time in India that an automobile manufacturer has created a 4×4 track to give visitors a first hand experience of the vehicle’s capabilities. This unique 4X4 track at the Autocar Performance show has been devised in line with M&M’s endeavour to reinforce its heritage & offroading equity.
Maruti Suzuki unveiling the A-Star concept
TATA’s much awaited 1 lakh car is not the only one that plans to show up in forthcoming Auto Expo in New Delhi. Concept A-Star, developed jointly by Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Corporation is expected to find its way into Indian markets in the coming months, possibly by the end of 2008.
The vehicle is a precursor to Maruti Suzuki’s global compact car that will be manufactured at the Manesar plant for export to Europe. With a 5-year capital investment of $ 2.2 billion in a new car plant, a diesel engine manufacturing unit, a new engine series and new models, Maruti Suzuki is emerging as a global manufacturing hub for Suzuki operations worldwide.
Honda to set up $250 mn car unit : Honda Jazz and Civic hybrid coming
Japanese automobile giant Honda is setting up its second car manufacturing unit in Rajasthan at an investment of Rs 10 billion with a capacity to produce 60,000 units in the first phase.
Company quotes
We are setting up our second plant in Bhiwadi. The unit will have an investment of around Rs 10 billion . It will be operational by 2009 and have a capacity of 60,000 units in the first phase. That plant is reaching its maximum capacity. It will produce 100,000 units by January company proposes to soon showcase in India the “Jazz” hatchback and the new version of its top-end “Accord”, also called “Honda Inspire”, with a 2.4-litre petrol engine and a 3.5-litre variant. The company proposes to showcase the “Civic” hybrid which will be more than 20lacs and will run on Gas, Battery and petrol for better mileage. and a prototype of its Formula 1 car
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