Showing posts with label Automobiles. Show all posts
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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Maruti Suzuki commences fleet testing of Electric Vehicles in India

New Delhi: Working towards its commitment to bring Electric Vehicle in India by 2020, Maruti Suzuki commences a nation-wide fleet testing of Electric Vehicles.
Testing of these Electric Vehicles will help to gather critical inputs based on customer perspectives. This extensive real-life usage of the vehicles will help in validation and development of new technology. This exercise will help to create a reliable and suitable Electric Vehicle to delight Indian customers.

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These Proto-type Electric Vehicles are developed on an existing model by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and manufactured at Maruti Suzuki Gurugram Plant in India, exclusively for fleet testing.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India said, “Maruti Suzuki is committed to bring Electric Vehicle in 2020. The testing in multiple terrains and climatic conditions will help us get valuable insights from real-life driving conditions. With these tests, we are confident that our Electric Vehicle will be well accepted by our valued customers.”

With thanks: Maruti

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Honda Cars India Introduces Special Editions of WR-V, City and BR-V

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today announced the introduction of special editions of three of its models Honda WR-V, Honda City and Honda BR-V. These special editions include Honda WR-V - Alive Edition, City - Edge Edition and BR-V - Style Edition and have been introduced to mark the beginning of festive sales in India. 




Speaking about the introduction of these special editions, Mr. Rajesh Goel, SVP & Director, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “With the onset of festive season, we are extremely delighted to offer the special editions of Honda WR-V, Honda City, and Honda BR-V. We are confident that these will be appreciated by our customers for the enhanced value they offer.” 

Honda WR-V - Alive Edition 
The Honda WR-V - Alive edition comes with a host of comfort, convenience, and safety features and is based on S grade. 

  • Special Edition - Alive Emblem
  • 16-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel
  • Rear camera with IRVM display
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Premium seat cover with special edition logo
  • Premium steering wheel cover
  • Honda Connect (With 1st Month Subscription free)
  • Ex-Showroom Delhi price 
    S MT Alive (i-VTEC) – Rs 802,500 
    S MT Alive (i-DTEC) – Rs 911,000



Additionally, WR-V now comes with a new exterior color - Radiant Red Metallic and is available in all grades of WR-V. 

Honda City - Edge Edition 
The The Honda City - Edge edition is based on SV grade and comes enriched with: 


  • Special Edition Emblem
  • 15-inch Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear camera with IRVM display
  • Ex-Showroom Delhi price 
    SV MT Edge (i-VTEC) – Rs 975,000 
    SV MT Edge (i-DTEC) – Rs 11,10,000




Honda BR-V - Style edition 
The Honda BR-V Style edition with its enriched and stylish looks will be available across grades. 


  • Special Edition Emblem
  • Front Guard
  • Tailgate Spoiler
  • Body side moulding
  • Front & rear bumper protector
  • Ex Showroom Delhi price 
    S MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 10,44,500 
    V MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 11,59,000 
    VX MT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 12,63,000 
    V CVT Style (i-VTEC) – Rs 12,77,500 
    S MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 11,79,000 
    V MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 12,65,500 
    VX MT Style (i-DTEC) – Rs 13,74,000

Booking for New Ciaz opens at NEXA showrooms

Maruti Suzuki announced the opening of bookings for the New Ciaz at its NEXA showrooms across India from tomorrow onwards. The premium sedan Ciaz is all set to arrive in a brand new avatar. The New Ciaz will further strengthen Maruti Suzuki’s position in the A3 premium sedan segment.



New Looks
The New Ciaz comes with the aggressive stance, bold design with a premium road presence. The exteriors are accentuated by many first in segment premium design features like LED Projector headlamp with DRL, New LED Rear Combination Lamp, and New Machined Alloy wheels.
Elite Interiors
The interiors of the New Ciaz have also been upgraded keeping core focus on convenience and luxury. The interiors of New Ciaz include new premium dashboard and host of convenience features.
For pre-launch bookings, customers can take any of the following routes:
  • -  The New Ciaz can be booked with an initial payment of Rs 11,000/- at any of the 319 NEXA showrooms.
  • -  Customers can also E-Book the New Ciaz on www.nexaexperience.com.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The new Audi TT – an update for the design icon

Twenty years after the series premiere of the original TT, the third generation of the Audi TT is receiving a comprehensive update. The design icon takes the stage with a sporty and refined exterior design, higher-powered engines and an extended scope of standard equipment.
Audi TT Roadster

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza continues to dominate SUV market; clocks fastest 3 lakh sales

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today announced that its blockbuster SUV Vitara Brezza has crossed 3-lakh of sales since its launch in March 2016. A distinctive feat in the Indian automobile industry, Vitara Brezza has achieved the fastest 3-lakh sales mark in the SUV segment in just 28 months.

The contribution of the top variants in the total sales of Vitara Brezza has zoomed to 56%. This is a testimony to the fact that customers appreciated the refreshed design and innovative features in Vitara Brezza. The Auto Gear Shift has enticed the aspiration of ever-evolving customers. We would like to extend our heartiest gratitude to our Vitara Brezza customers and particularly those who have chosen to wait for their loved car.”In May 2018, Maruti Suzuki’s revolutionary two-pedal technology, Auto Gear Shift, was offered on Vitara Brezza. Also, the exterior and interior features have been given a makeover, enhancing the bold and sporty character of the country’s most popular SUV. With Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki introduced dual-tone colours – a first in its segment.
Thanking customers for their overwhelming support for the Vitara Brezza, Mr R S Kalsi, Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales)Maruti Suzuki said: “Vitara Brezza is a breakthrough product, which created disruption in the SUV market. With its sporty and glamorous traits, Vitara Brezza continues to be the most loved SUV despite several new entrants into the segment.
Vitara Brezza complies with advanced safety regulations, including pedestrian safety, ahead of Government regulation timelines. It comes loaded with new safety features comprising ISOFIX child restraint system, high-speed warning alert, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors and front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters. These features are now standard across all variants of Vitara Brezza.


Thanks: Maruti

Honda Cars India launches New Honda Jazz 2018

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today launched the New Honda Jazz 2018 with enhanced style, enriched interiors and added safety features. 
Enhanced Exterior Styling elements (New) 

  • Signature Rear LED Wing Light
  • Chrome Door Handles
  • 2 new exterior colours


Enriched Interiors (New) 
  • 17.7cm Advanced Touchscreen Infotainment with Audio, Video and Navigation system – Digipad 2.0 with Blue Tooth Audio, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ and rear camera display
  • One Push Start/ Stop Button with and Red illumination *
  • Honda Smart Key System (Touch sensor based) with Keyless Remote*
  • Cruise Control*
  • Front Centre Armrest
  • Central Lock Hand Switch
  • Driver Side Vanity Mirror
  • Improved NV performance

*Available in CVT & Diesel variants 

Enhanced Safety (New) 
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Speed sensing Auto Door Lock

The new Jazz will now be available in 2 grades in Petrol – V and VX and 3 grades in Diesel – S, V and VX with Manual Transmission. Responding to the market trend of higher acceptance and demand for Automatics, new Honda Jazz will now be available with advanced CVT technology in both V and VX grades in Petrol. The colour line-up of the new Jazz also gets refreshed and the new model features Premium Beige interiors with a choice of 5 exterior colours – Radiant Red Metallic (new), Lunar Silver Metallic (New), Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic and Orchid Pearl. 

Speaking on the introduction of the Jazz 2018, Mr Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President and Director, Sales & Marketing, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “We are extremely delighted to introduce the New Honda Jazz 2018 with enhanced features. The new Jazz offers amazing value and will surely create fresh excitement in the premium hatchback segment.” “In line with changing customer preferences in favour of automatics, the Jazz 2018 is now being offered with advanced CVT technology across the petrol range to cater to a larger number of customers opting for automatic transmission cars for an absolutely comfortable and engaging drive,” he added. 

Prices of Ex-Showroom Delhi for the complete line-up of New Jazz 2018: 

Petrol 

V MT Rs 7,35,000 

VX MT Rs 779,000 

VCVT Rs 855,000 

VX CVT   Rs 8,99,000 


Diesel 

S MT  Rs 805,000 

V MT  Rs 885,000 

VX MT  Rs 929,000



Thanks: Honda

Thursday, April 26, 2018

First SUV with a long wheelbase from the four rings: Audi Q5L at the Beijing Motor Show

It stretches 4.77 meters (15.6 ft) long and offers plenty of space for five people and loads of luggage: Audi is presenting the new Q5L at the Beijing Motor Show from April 25 to May 4. The long version of the successful SUV is aimed specifically at customers in China. You can choose between five equipment lines and two performance versions of the 2.0 TFSI – the Quattro all-wheel-drive system is standard.

Tata Motors opens bookings for the new NEXON AMT with HyprDrive Self-Shift Gears

Catering to the growing popularity of the AMT vehicles in India, Tata Motors is all set introduce another product intervention – NEXON with hyperdrive Self-Shift Gears (S-SG). Riding strong on a sporty drive performance, the NEXON HyprDrive Self-SG is the first AMT in India to have Multi-Drive modes (3 modes – ECO, CITY, SPORT) in an automatic transmission. The bookings for the car commences today, across all its authorized dealerships, in India, at an amount of INR 11,000 only.

With the introduction of NEXON Hyperdrive S-SG, Tata Motors has branded all its 2 pedal transmission cars as Hyperdrive while all the AMT variants from the Company will be now termed as Self-Shift Gears (S-SG).Nexon Hyperdrive with S-SG will be available in both Petrol and Diesel option.
According to Mr. Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, “Since its launch in 2017, the Tata NEXON has set new benchmarks in India’s fastest growing SUV segment and has been one of the most appreciated products from the house of Tata Motors. With the AMT market in India thriving, we are all set to leverage this opportunity by introducing our LEVEL NEX star player on the pitch – the NEXON with hyperdrive Self-Shift Gears. This car has been one of the most awaited products in the AMT segment and we are confident that this product will not only be high on convenience but will also thrill the customers with its sporty drive performance. We look forward to introducing many more such path-breaking products in the near future.”
Class-leading features to look forward to the NEXON HyprDrive Self-Shift Gears:
Multi-Drive modesFirst AMT in India with Multi-Drive modes (3 drive modes – ECO, CITY, SPORT), in Automatic mode
New exterior colorExciting new Etna Orange body color with a Sonic Silver dual-tone roof
Crawl FunctionFor convenience during slow-moving traffic by helping the car move ahead without pressing the accelerator
Smart Hill AssistPrevents the car from rolling back on uphill drives during bumper-to-bumper traffic
Intelligent transmission controllerWith features such as anti-stall, kick-down and fast-off
Manual Tip-Tronic transmissionMode to shift gears manually while enjoying a clutch free drive experience
Wearable PEPS keyWear your Nexon keys like a wristband for added ease
Available in petrol and diesel options

with thanks: Tata Motors
Powered by the powerful & torquey 1.2L turbocharged Revotron and the 1.5L turbocharged Revotorq.

Monday, March 26, 2018

Tata Motors introduces a new XZ variant in NEXON

Key Highlights:

  • Floating Dashtop Touchscreen Infotainment with 8-speaker system
  • Voice commands with Android Auto: Navigation, Phone, Music, Climate control
  • Reverse camera assist
  • Projector Headlamps
  • Height adjustable driver seat and seatbelts

To mark the overwhelming success of the NEXON, Tata Motors today announced the launch of its new variant – the NEXON XZ. NEXON has been a LEVEL NEX performing brand since its launch and has witnessed great recognition for its futuristic design, powerful driving dynamics, and best-in-class connectivity.
Offering more choice to the customers, NEXON XZ variant is positioned very attractively to provide premium features which until now were the USPs of the XZ+. Through this, more customers will now be able to enjoy the exclusive features such as the floating touchscreen infotainment, voice command, reverse camera etc. The NEXON XZ  variant will be available in both Petrol & Diesel engine options at a starting price of INR. 7,99,000 for the petrol variant and INR 8,99,000 for diesel variant (Ex-showroom Delhi).
According to Mr. Vivek Srivatsa – Head – Marketing, PVBU, Tata Motors – “With a continuous focus to introduce products that not only enhance the brand, but simultaneously align well with the rising aspirations of customer segments, we are happy to introduce wider choice to NEXON customers in the form of a new variant – XZ. The NEXON XZ will be positioned very attractively to provide premium features to our customers. With fourteen exciting features, the NEXON XZ is yet another step towards making the brand more aspirational”
The NEXON XZ comes equipped with the following features:
1.
Floating Dashtop touchscreen infotainment
2.Reverse camera assist
3.Projector headlamps
4.Height adjustable driver seat
5.Height adjustable seatbelts
6.Android Auto
7.Voice command recognition – Phone, Music, Navigation and Climate control
8.Voice alerts: For car functions like Park–brake release alert, seatbelt reminder, low fuel warning, low brake fluid warning, doors/tailgate open alert etc
9.4 tweeters
10.Text/Whatsapp message readout & reply
11.Image and video playback on Infotainment screen
12.Drive-away locking feature
13.Fabric inserts on Door Trims
14.Day/Night Inside Rear View Mirror
Taking the Compact SUV segment by storm since its launch, the NEXON has been the most awarded Compact SUV of 2018 and has been a key contributor in the success of Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle business unit.
With thanks: Tata Motors

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

#PehniKya Flash Mob at #AutoExpo2018

Fully integrated: 50th Audi R8 LMS GT4 produced at Böllinger Höfe

In close vicinity to the Neckarsulm location, the 50th Audi R8 LMS GT4 was driven out of the assembly hall at “Audi Böllinger Höfe” in Heilbronn in mid-March. The GT4 model is a worldwide sales success and, like no other race car at Audi, benefits from synergies in terms of its technical concept and production in the flexible, low-volume manufacturing operation. Since deliveries began on December 15, 2017, Audi Sport customer racing has produced 50 race cars and further orders are on hand.