tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183673552008-03-11T08:13:40.313-07:00ArunBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-86587588038705773422007-09-18T08:30:00.000-07:002008-02-23T03:13:57.963-08:00

VW is another company that has stepped into selling it's cars in India recently. Just like Volvo, VW will be selling a car - Passat and an SUV Touareg in India. See news report. See more details of the car on VW India website.

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-51836734589225193482007-09-12T07:05:00.000-07:002007-09-12T07:06:15.485-07:00

Honda City has completed 10 years on the road, and Honda is launching new variants of City to commemorate the event. There is also a word that Honda may soon phase out current City to bring in a new version. The anniversary editions will have a new music system, and a few other cosmetic changes in the styling of the interiors. See the press release for more details. See Honda website for more

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-39752196945720616062007-09-09T09:57:00.000-07:002007-09-09T10:14:58.710-07:00

Volvo joins the list of international companies pushing their models into India. They have made an entry to India with two passenger vehicles - XC90, an SUV and S80, a premium sedan. It has been a relatively low key entry, and unlikely that Volvo expects a serious market share. Both vehicles are feature packed, and would be good choice of buy for the people who are very concerned or paranoid

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-47421726311551748492007-08-10T08:16:00.000-07:002007-08-10T08:41:18.859-07:00

When I look at the way our cities are becoming crowded with vehicles, I keep wondering if government has ever thought about how things will be 10 years down the line. It looks very likely that we will continue to add more vehicles, while the roads are unlikely to improve much, resulting in worsening of congestion. Last few years have seen plenty of improvements in the roads in the highways, but

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-30631476174506805382007-07-07T01:39:00.000-07:002007-07-07T02:05:38.499-07:00

More than a decade ago when Hero Honda launched splendor, it looked a little out of place. Its sleek curves, a visor above the headlights and rounded looks were very different from the boxy shaped motor cycles that were common in those days. It was not exactly a success when it came out and people were weary to buy a bike that looked out of place. Pricing mattered much more than it did today

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-63363568138507264842007-07-06T08:00:00.000-07:002007-07-06T08:15:26.955-07:00

Maruti has re-launched their SUV and only passenger vehicle in the premium segment- Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara is equipped with a 2 liter engine which delivers 119.5bhp of power. The Vitara is available in 2 versions - one with manual transmission and another with a four speed automatic transmission. The Grand Vitara is priced at 13.8 lakh ex-showroom Delhi. See more about the car

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-11758939509771794602007-07-06T07:42:00.000-07:002007-07-06T07:59:16.813-07:00

Hyundai has launched a CNG version of Santro, almost a year after they announced that they are going to launch one. But this will not be a factory fitted system that can run on CNG - a CNG kit will be retrofitted at the dealer. CNG version is available only in Delhi. The CNG version will be available in four variants - XK (non A/c), XL, XO and AT with prices starting at 3.25 lakh ex-showroom

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-48338639784865404482007-06-30T20:56:00.000-07:002007-06-30T21:07:21.329-07:00

Hyundai has launched am automatic diesel version of its luxury sedan Sonata Embera. The new variant contains a four speed automatic transmission. The car has a 2 liter CRDi diesel engine with an output of 142PS. The car is priced at 15,71,656, ex-showroom Delhi. Along with the automatic diesel, Sonata Embera is available in three more variants. See more details on Hyundai Sonata Website. See

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-29749785107083965392007-06-20T21:35:00.000-07:002007-06-20T21:49:07.278-07:00

Ford India has unveiled a new version of Endeavour 4x4 version. The new Endeavour comes with a 2.5L, 143PS engine. The interiors include an in-dash CD changer, dual AC with independent controls for rear seat and foldable rear seats. The SUV comes with ABS and dual stage driver and passenger airbags. The Endeavour is now available in 3 models - A limited edition 4x4(XLT), 4x4 XLT and 4x2 XLT.

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-80421406847038938252007-05-15T00:56:00.000-07:002007-05-15T01:35:58.594-07:00

Maruti has started making first deliveries of the new car SX4. The car launch has been a bit low profile and it did not see many major campaigns before or after its launch. It would probably be seen on the roads of your city in no longer than a couple of weeks. From the images, the car definitely looks good and I am looking forward to see them. The SX4 starts at a decent price of 629000 and

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-88519275549036795712007-04-21T04:37:00.000-07:002007-04-21T04:38:01.010-07:00

Three new cars at the luxury segment were released in India last week. Nissan launched it's first car and second passenger vehicle - Teana in India, the first being an SUV - Nissan X-Trail. Teana will cost a little more than Rs.20 lakh ex-showroom. Teana comes with a 2.3 liter engine delivering 170bhp. It is only available with a 4 speed automatic transmission and does not have a manual version.

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-6356224241074588432007-04-18T06:38:00.000-07:002007-04-18T07:01:41.400-07:00

Chevy Spark is finally launched after much delay. Spark is the good old Daewoo Matiz in a new Avatar, relaunched with many changes to the car after GM bought Daewoo. Another small car is on the road now, which means more competition, more choices, and hopefully reduced prices for the consumer in the days to come. Here are some features and specification on the car. Variants: 4 variants - 1.0E,

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-44503613916226126672007-04-14T02:55:00.000-07:002007-04-14T03:02:07.525-07:00

Harley Davidson would most likely have many fans in India, and most of those fans may not even have seen one. Considering the price tag that they carry, owning one in India is not going to a reality for most. Harleys were not allowed on the Indian roads so far because they did not meet the emission standards set for the Indian bikes. But now the government has relaxed the norm specially for

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-32012408820928667282007-04-05T08:11:00.000-07:002007-04-05T08:29:13.402-07:00

Fiat has launched the new version of Palio today, that I was mentioning a few days ago. It has been named as Palio Stile. The Palio Stile comes with a 1.1 liter, 57 bhp engine. I had a quick look at the details of the car and here is what I liked about it. 1. The price. Starting at 3.49 lakhs, the big small car becomes an attractive buy. 2. Improved Fuel Efficiency. This was one of the major

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-29370117026880205292007-04-04T08:47:00.001-07:002007-04-05T08:09:49.619-07:00

Hyundai has launched a new version of the Getz, called Getz Prime, which is meant to comply with government's definition of small car to obtain tax discounts, and hence reduce the price tag of the car. The Getz prime GLE with a 1.1 liter engine and body length less than 4000mm will comply to small car standards and will cost 3.89 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. Getz also comes with a 1.3 liter,

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-72936637545443304382007-04-04T00:41:00.000-07:002007-04-04T08:39:30.915-07:00

Logan is the much anticipated car of 2007 and it is now out. At prices starting from 4.28 lakhs for the petrol version, it does look attractive. But the diesel version, hosting a common rain engine will cost a lot more, starting at 5.47 lakhs. The Logan comes in 3 variants, named GL, GLE/DLE(Petrol/Diesel), GLS/DLS(Petrol/Diesel). The petrol versions come with a 1.4 litre engine delivering 75bhp

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-88531175693219546752007-03-30T10:19:00.000-07:002007-03-31T02:20:57.311-07:00

The number of luxury cars available in India are growing. BMW is launching made in India 3 series cars and will soon follow up with 5 series cars. They are also contemplating on launching their small car Mini a few years down the line. And Lamborghini is about to launch one of its most well known models - Gallardo in India. Now most of the car companies have made it to India, either by

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-44945404880101113692007-03-29T08:06:00.000-07:002007-03-29T08:45:33.393-07:00

Fiat had never had things going good for them in India. It dates back to the days of tie up with Premiere whose plants were closed due to a forgettable strike and their models died a slow death. When Fiat returned to India with Uno, and then Palio, Siena and Petra, they had good cars with them but poor economy and bad after sales let them down. Now there is some chance that Fiat may see better

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-69180463831162167172007-03-26T07:48:00.000-07:002007-03-26T07:54:45.638-07:00

Rahul Bajaj seems to be unhappy with all the publicity that Tatas are getting for their one-lakh car. He says that Bajaj will take the plunge and follow the footsteps of Tata Motors to build an 'economy' car. See more details here. From the tone of his words, it looks more like a statement he made in a rush rather than a decision taken by careful analysis and discussion with his managers. So I

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-45236340966150565622007-03-20T09:02:00.000-07:002007-03-20T09:08:28.218-07:00

Mahindra has launched a new version of the Bolero, which is basically a face lift of the original one. But most important - the new Bolero is priced less than the old one. The changes are primarily cosmetic - both interiors and exteriors have been spruced up. Bolero is one of the best selling vehicles from Mahindra, and it sells even more than the popular Scorpio. The face lift and reduction in

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-55386764411620781972007-03-18T07:47:00.000-07:002007-03-18T08:15:02.278-07:00

March issue of Overdrive magazine reports that Hyundai is about to launch a new small car priced at around Rs 3.5 lakhs in October. Another small car in the same range - Chevy Spark is due from the plants of General Motors later this year. With two new models on the roads, small car market could see some heated action and Maruti may see a bit of it's market share eroding. Overdrive expects the

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-2396394366532012902007-03-17T01:11:00.000-07:002007-03-17T01:39:09.677-07:00

Car makers are now increasing the prices post-budget though the increase is marginal. Skoda alone seems to be an exception, as they are reducing the prices by a good amount aided by cut in import duties. Read the details about increase in the prices of cars from Hyundai, Maruti,

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-21201884015397686842007-03-13T07:08:00.000-07:002007-03-13T07:13:39.828-07:00

Ford has released a new version of Ikon with some cosmetic changes. Changes are primarily in the interiors, with a new dashboard and beige seats to make it look luxurious. The Ikon still remains a good value for money with prices starting at 4.76 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi. Ford website has details on the car. Ford website also mentions of a a CNG variant of the Ikon. But it seems to be a fitment

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-81156082037556625792007-02-04T04:50:00.000-08:002007-02-04T05:24:30.241-08:00

The new Tata Indigo XL, released recently, is a stretch version of the Tata Indigo. It comes with plenty of luxury features that you don't get to see in many cars that are even double its price. At a price tag under 8 lakhs, there are no other cars that come anywhere close to Indigo when it comes to features. Look at some of the luxuries that the car offers - 1. Amazing rear leg room,

Aruntag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18367355.post-9932328644599894472007-01-25T08:28:00.000-08:002007-01-25T21:06:41.691-08:00

Maruti has been talking about a diesel Swift for sometime now. It is now available and comes with a price tag starting from 4.68 lakhs. The diesel engine uses CRDi technology, which means that it will be sufficiently sophisticated to feel like a petrol engine. The swift website has some details of the diesel version. But I searched for a long time and could not find the engine specifications(

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