Archive for November, 2009

Maruti Suzuki Plans to launch APV to replace Maruti Versa in 2010

Maruti has stopped production of its multi-utility vehicle (MUV) Versa and will launch a new van selling now in international market call Apv (or Apv arena in indonesia) thewihicle rumore to be  displayed at the Auto Expo in jan. 2010 but  expect to hit
showroom before first quater of 2010
 The  Versa, since it was launched in [...]

Maruti Suzuki Stop VERSA production

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
the outdate Maruti Suzuki Versa is getting out of production line.
the model model codename O2 will be the  replacement…browse below
to wailk around the versa.
rip, the old versa, you will be in my memories.
Prices (indian rupee)
MARUTI VERSA STD 5 SEATER BS III (WITH IMMOBILISER)
363390.32
MARUTI VERSA DX2 8 SEATER BS III (TWIN A/C WITH IMMOBILISER) 469452.24
MARUTI VERSA [...]

All-new sporty and dynamic Kia Cadenza makes its debut

 
‘Big step into the future’ for Kia’s masculine and luxurious sedan
290 ps V6 gasoline engine, plus 6-speed automatic
High-tech features such as ‘Welcome’ system, cabin mood lighting, keyless entry, engine ’start’ button and RPAS reversing sensors
(Seoul) November 24, 2009 – The all-new Kia Cadenza luxury sporty sedan revealed in Korea today (where it is called the [...]

Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Unveiled in china with longer wheelbase

China become biggest car market in the world and Volkswagen have a very strong present there.German automaker has debuted a facelifted Tiguan model at Guangzhou Auto Show.
styling from what we see appear to be taken from the current Golf and Scirocco models  and vw has extent it wheel base but no 7 seat  offer in [...]

fiat lowcost b-segment for emerging markets will be ready in 2010-2011

 
Fiat India president and CEO Rajeev Kapoor said the small car to be positioned between the A and B segments was already off the drawing board. “The small car – conceived for the Indian market – has been designed at Fiat’s legendary design studio in Turin. There are several steps between the drawing board to [...]

Fiat grande punto CNG and Fiat linea CNG will luanch in India in 2010

after launch of locally build Fiat grande punto and Fiat linea petrol and diesel
 fiat are now gunning for CNG( compress natural gas) car.
 
The company is working on a couple of CNG powered vehicles and they would be introduced in the coming months.
“We are looking at the CNG option for Punto and we are looking at [...]

Next gen Grand Vitara Dua in 2013

 
Auto motive news europe report that the next genneration Grand Vitara is postpone to 2013.
at first they plan to produce the next genneration Grand Vitara in 2011 but the economical slow down  are deley them to 2012 but now as Automotive news europe report, the new model is deley until 2013
Next gen Grand Vitara Dua [...]

Top 10 India car sale May 09

As  i’m the ex- autocar india subcriber  the data show below is sale report from them as update as i can get by airmailing magzine  here ,sorry no data from september 09.
Top 10 Models May 09
Top 10 India car sale May 09
1. Maruti Alto                        19538    (show as pictue below)
2. Wagon-R                              12539
3. Hyandai  i10                       11488
4. Tata Indica                         10,006
5. Maruti Rits                        [...]

Japanese sales of minivehicles in October 2009 fell 8.9 percent

Japanese sales of minivehicles in October fell 8.9 percent from  a yearearlier to 132,452 units,the Japan Mini Vehicle Association said on Monday.
Sales of minivehicles, which have maximum engine displacements of 660cc, accounted for 37 percent of the domestic auto market in 2008.
Japanese sales of minivehicles in October 2009 fell 8.9
 Suzuki Motor             46,884 (+1.4)
 Daihatsu Motor           49,411 [...]

Maruti Suzuki India to produce Kizashi by early 2011

 
Maruti Suzuki India the 54% own’s by Suzuki motor plans debut into the luxury car segment with the Kizashi in end of 2010 
Maruti Suzuki India  to produce Kizashi by early 2011
Maruti Kizashi is expected to be the first  luxury D segment assult from Suzuki stable. the car which receive a strong admiration from many US. press after the [...]