Tata Unveiled World Cheapest Car "Nano" at one lakh

Finally Tata Company Chairman Ratan Tata announces the newly launched Nano, in New Delhi, 10 Jan 2008.
Tata keeping his promise intends to sell the four-door, pod-shaped car for the equivalent of $2,500, the lowest price in the world for any conventional four-wheeled automobile. In Indian terms the price is one lakh, or 1,00,000 rupees.
Dream car of "Ratan tata" or "aam adami car" will be called "Nano".
The car, Tata said, is smaller than a Maruti, but has 21 per cent more volume or space inside than the 800.
The Nano will be available in three variants - standard and two deluxe models with AC. The standard car would be available for Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), while VAT and • transportation costs are extra.

Tata one lakh feature's
• a 624-cc, 2-cylinder petrol engine
• 33 bhp of power
• 30-litre fuel tank
• 4-speed manual gearshift
• front disk and rear drum brakes.
• seat belts, but no air bags
• strong enough to drive carat 72 kmph but will quickly wear out at high speed.
• a driver's side wing mirror
• just one windscreen wiper.
• 10 feet long, 5 feet wide.
• a mileage of more than 20 kilometers per liter (50 miles a gallon).
• Real wheel drive employs a manually actuated four speed transaxle. makes better fuel efficiency.
• Maintain Euro 4 emission standards.

features car lack's-The car's dashboard features just a speedometer, fuel gauge, and oil light.
and car has no radio, no air bags. The car does not have reclining seats and no power steering. But it is the cheapest car currently available.
Ratan tata said"Let me assure you and also assure our critics the car we have designed will meet all the current safety requirements ... and will have a lower pollution level than even a two-wheeler being manufactured in India today,"
As per the safety norms, it has passed the full frontal crash test, the offset and side-crash test to meet the international safety norms. The legroom is expected to be 21 per cent more than Maruti 800 and it is 8 per cent smaller bumper to bumper than 800. The car meets the Bharat 3 (Euro 4) emission standards.

Tata also has said it will initially produce about 250,000 Nanos and expects eventual annual demand of 1m units.The Nano is expected to be commerically launched in the second half of 2008
Besides India, the company plans to sell the car in Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
source: inhome.rediff.com

New cars in 2008 - 60 new cars &new bikes in 2008

If you are planning to buy a new car, then wait let the new models come in then spoil your days to choose which one suit's you best.
About 60 new cars, models and variants are expected to reach the showrooms in 2008.Most of the model will be shown in coming Auto expo from jan 10-17 most of features will be exposed to you.
Their are about 15 new models in middle class and small car segment and around 20 new models in the midsize segment.and much more..
Tata Motors is slated to come out with a range of exciting new models during 2008. Their most awaited launch is the Rs-1 lakh people's car targeted at entry-level customers. The company will also launch a new version of its popular Sumo vehicle and the Xenon pick-up truck. Other brands of Tata, such as the Indica and Indigo will be upgraded with new engines powered by Fiat technology. There are also plans for a hybrid Indica that can be powered by electricity.

Hyundai has a host of cars lined up for a 2008 launch. The Hyundai i20, a premium version of the i10 hatchback launched in 2007 is expected to face tough competition in the crowded B segment. This compact car, with its unique European design, is marked at about Rs 5.5 lakh. The Santa Fe, a premium Sports Utility Vehicle from Hyundai, is also scheduled for a glittering launch in 2008. This muscular car, which will be imported from South Korea, is likely to be priced at around Rs 22 lakh. Hyundai may also be coming out with a new version of Elantra, an i10 with automatic transmission and an LPG version of the Santro.
Mahindra & Mahindra is also planning to introduce the new 2.2 litre engine for Scorpio in early 2008.The company's joint venture with French automaker Renault will bring second product Logan MCV.M&M will be queue for launch of its multi- purpose vehicle Ingenio.This vehicle may be offered as a hybrid option, which may be operated by both diesel and an electric battery.

The year will also mark Italian carmaker Fiat's second innings in India. The company's launch list for the year includes the diesel version of the Palio, the Linea and the Grande Punto.Fiat Cinquecento that comes with a price tag close to Rs 12 lakh.

The Maruti Suzuki Splash,the 1.2 litre petrol and 1.3 litre diesel car is essentially an upgrade of the Wagon R.Maruti is also gearing up to introduce the sedan version of the Swift and the diesel variant of the recently launched SX4 is not far behind.
The Fiat Bravo and the Mistubishi Lancer Gallant will keep the debut buzz alive.
Czech carmaker Skoda will finally join the party with its first hatchback offering__Fabia. Available in the 1.2 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel versions, the Fabia is expected to be launched in the Rs 5 to Rs 6.5 lakh range.Skoda will exhibit this new superb in 2008.
GM and Hyundai will bring in two SUVs in 2008. The Chevy Captiva and the Hyundai Santa Fe will debut in first half. New Honda Accord will come in around the same time, while it hopes to bring the new City in second half.

In the luxury car space too there will be plenty of action with the all new C Class from Daimler and the BMW M5 & M6 expected to be the star eye candies.
Honda is also set to launch new honda city, new honda accord, Honda civic Hybrid and enter in small segmant with new honda jazz/fit.

In two wheeler/new bikes-Suzuki plans to come out with the 150 cc bike in mid-2008, and a 250 cc bike by the end of 2008 and a launch of a 125cc scooter.Hayabusa (1,300cc) and GXR (1,000 cc) could be brought in India by March 2008 .
Honda Motorcycle is prepared to unveil three new products at Auto Expo in New Delhi with a 125 cc automatic scooter sector. Furthermore, the company will also introduce two new motorcycles in the 125 cc and 150 cc division.
Tvs ABS equipped two wheeler , CNG two wheeler and Scooty hybrid fromTvs
The 1.4 million unit strong Indian passenger car market will display more than 100 potential models at the Auto Expo in January though many of them are slated for an entry beyond 2008.

New Esteem-sedan version of Swift "Maruti dezire"

In coming auto expo we are going to experince one more change from maruti suzuki.The old most successful luxury cars "Maruti Esteem "is all set to change to new design similar to swift..or sedan version of swift which will be known as "Maruti dezire".Maruti Suzuki’s first-ever sedan on Indian roads was the Maruti 1000(970cc, 3 box) in 1990 which was given a higher engine and renamed as Maruti Esteem1.3L (1298cc, 3 box car)LX in 1994.The company has finally taken a decision to stop the production of Esteem.Production will resumes as new maruti dezire at its Manesar plant after a week-long maintenance shut down.
The new Swift sedan is expected to be offered in both petrol and diesel engine variants.
The company would initially launch a petrol variant of the Swift sedan sporting a 1.3 litre engine
->diesel option, Maruti may pick the 1.3L DDIS engine which currently powers the swift hatch back to power. A diesel version is likely to introduce later in the year.

NEW SKODA FABIA

Life now get really special with new skoda Fabia. With a strong European lineage that has driven royalty,heads of state and men of power is now in India to show its numerous first -in-it class features. The car will be available in the petrol and diesel versions. The car, which was launched abroad six years ago, went in for a facelift in 2005. .Earlier, Skoda has Octavia, Superb, Laura and lauren & Klement among its India offerings.
Fabia has four variants. Fabia Hatchback - with nearly four metres of length, is considered the most spacious in its class.
Engines--
Fabia will be in a 1.4 TDI diesel engine and a 1.4MPI petrol engine.
The petrol engine linup is a mixture of newer engines from the Volkswagen Group and some carry overs from the outgoing model.

Features
The second generation Fabia will feature side air bags, which may be fitted as standard in some markets with stringent safety regulations. Also available as an option will be head airbags.
The new Skoda Fabia :
• Above-average legroom for all passengers
• The best headroom for rear passengers in the small car class
• CD/MP3 PLAYER
• Choice of different engines
• Audio/mobile phone operation via new remote control module on the steering wheel (option)
• Large tilting sun roof (option)
• Electronically regulated “Climatronic” air conditioning (option)
• Integrated six-CD autochanger (option)
• Two-tier boot cover-which can be installed at two different heights increasing the flexibility and functionality of the boot.
• Electro-hydraulic power steering
• alloy wheel
• Attractive rear lights in Skoda’s trademark C-shape
• Higher seat positions for driver and front passenger that afford a better view and more comfortable
•keyless entry and intelligent storage solution.
Price:
Fabia may be priced at around in the price band of 6-7lakh . What you will get for the premium will be quality levels previously unheard of in this segment, plenty of interior space and solid European build and safety. The Fabia is sure to give Hyundai getz and Maruti swift a few sleepless nights at the very least. It is certainly ahead of the game when it comes to interior space, quality and choice of engines
source: fabiafeelspecial.com

New suzuki A-Star Concept car @ jan auto expo

Maruti suzuki is again set to win people hearts with new suzuki A-Star Concept car which will be displayed at forthcoming Auto Expo in New Delhi.
The new model is an A-segment five-door hatchback equipped with new Euro5 compliant 1.0-litre aluminium petrol engine with CO2 emissions lower than 109g/km.
The Suzuki A-Star Concept is for a compact car. Compact cars are normally simple and elegant in design. The Suzuki A-Star Concept , while retaining elegance and simplicity, will demonstrate sportiness and emotion in a compact car.
Concept cars often do not become production models, being more an expression of futuristic technologies and designs.
Concept A-Star is the first concept car in which designers from Maruti Suzuki India’s research and development division have been involved.
Images suzuki A-Star Concept car cars shows that styling capabilities at Maruti Suzuki are now comparable to the best in the world.The production model of the Concept A-Star will be manufactured at Maruti Suzuki India’s Manesar plant, with production scheduled to start in October 2008.
source:web

Honda Small car Jazz / Fit in india mid 2008

Small car buyers may soon have one more option. HONDA company is working hard on their small redesigned car honda FIT/JAZZ plans to launch it in mid 2008 in Indian market.
The Honda Jazz / Fit is a five-door hatchback automobile produced by Honda of Japan, that was first introduced in June 2001. The Jazz is based on the same platform as the Honda CityZX. At 3,830mm, the Jazz will meet the 4-metre overall length parameter that the Government has set for being eligible for the lower 16 per cent excise duty rate.

However, in most markets the Jazz or the Fit is currently being offered with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a feature that will disqualify it for the lower excise rate, based on the Government's other 1.2-litre engine size limitation for eligible small cars. Honda could be developing a smaller sized version of its i-DSI engine for meeting the norms.
the Fit has a class-leading 24 km per liter fuel economy.
In japan it is available inn two model-1)Fit-Starting at $13,9501
2)-Fit Sport - $15,2701.
In india fit /jazz will be launch in range of Rs5-6 lkhs
some features may change in india to achieve better pricing..
Technical Features
* 109-hp, 1.5-liter, 16-Valve SOHC VTEC® engine
* LEV-2 (Low-Emission Vehicle)
* Drive-By-Wire™ Throttle System
* Front-wheel drive
* MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
* Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension
* Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
* Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
* 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
Interior Features
* 200-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers 5-Mode Equalizer
* MP3/Windows Media™ Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
* Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
* Power Windows with Auto-Down Driver's Window
* Cruise Control
* Adjustable Steering Column
* Beverage Holders, Front and Rear
* Headlights-On Reminder
* 60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®
* Rear Window Defroster and Blue Backlit Gauges
* Tachometer and12-Volt Power Outlet
Exterior Features
* Security System with Remote Entry
* Rear Window Wiper/Washer
* Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers
* Fog Lights
* Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Body-Colored Bezel
* Tinted Glass
* 15" Alloy Wheels
Safety Features
* 3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions
* Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Pretensioners
* Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
* Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupan Position Detection System (OPDS)
* Side Curtain Airbags
* Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
* Side-Impact Door Beams
* Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
* Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NEW TVS 125CC - FLAME

Third largest motorcycle maker, TVS Motor Co., has started selling its 125 cc motorcycle 'Tvs Flame', in Chennai, but the national launch is scheduled for January.
THE new TVS DHAMAAL bike "flame 125cc" is coming to market to hit the road speedly..
A unique design element of the Flame,DASHING LOOKS ,tvs motor is again going to win people hearts.
Flame is priced at Rs 45,000 ex-showroom Chennai.
Looks: The Flame seems to be a very important new model from TVS. , TVS has made sure to make the flame an eyecatching bike. The Flame features an all black design theme which seems to be very popular these days. The alloy wheels, Engine and Chain covers along with the alloy footrests all all finished in black. The front turn indicators which have been integrated along with the plastic extensions on the tank.The Flame has also used the plastic engine guard and the split grap rails from the Apache RTR. The headlamp design looks to have been heavily inspired from the Apache.iTS looks and specs the TVS Flame will probably be positioned as a premium 125 cc offering.
iTS looks and specs the TVS Flame will probably be positioned as a premium 125 cc offering.
Engine (CC): 124.8 CC, 4 Stroke with CCV-Ti
Max Power: 10.5 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque: 10 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Gear Box: 4 Speed
Bore X Stroke: 54.5 X 53.5
Carburettor Type: VM Type- Ucal
Wheels/Tyres
Wheels Type: Mag alloys
mileage:109km/l(expected)
Performance :
Max. speed 95 kmph
The soon launched 125 cc Exceed from Bajaj will cater to the entry level 125 cc segment.

Well if you compare Exceed with Flame. Initial pics of Exceed make it
very similar to look like existing Discover whereas Flame looks like a brand new bike and with good looks.
TVS surely has a winner in their stable, iff they can do a good marketingIt seems TVS FLAME will be FIRST CHOICE FOR CUSTOMER'S.
TVS, which has seen sales fall for nine straight months, expects 'Flame' to boost sales.
tvs had earlier run into patent infringement issues as claimed by Bajaj Auto mobiles to its much acclaimed DTSi technology although the company claims the Flame is based on a technology patented by AVL in Austria and improved version of a Honda patent that had expired long back.
source:tvs

NEW MARUTI SPLASH in India in 2008

Based on an all-new platform Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is set to launch NEW MARUTI SPLASH in early 2008.This car is likely to replace their existing Wagon R model. but i wish it should come with its own name splash.

Splash comes with attractive styling, compact dimensions, responsive handling, very good build quality and a high degree of environmental compatibility.Splash concept that was shown at last year’s Paris Motor Show and model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show

ENGINE- MARUTI Splash will also be available in
Two petrol versions - 1litre 1000cc,3 Cyl65bhp and 1.2 litre1200cc, 4 Cyl Petrol 86bhp
and 1.3 litre diesel engine 1248cc, 4 Cyl, Multijet 75bhp@4000rpm.
All these engines will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox and will be within Europe’s much debated C02 emission cap of 140g/km.

FEATURES- Suzuki Splash The car shall also come with Suzuki’s standard set of safety features like ABS, airbags, brake assist,ASP, etc some of which may be trimmed for India, to keep costs into consideration. Also the engine & transmission options may vary for India for the petrol versions.
DIMENSIONS-
Length: 3214 mm Width: 1468 mm Height: 1382 mm

The premium hatchback Splash be available in between price range of Rs 3.5l(petrol) and 4.5l(diesel)in the Indian market by mid-2008. This one’s going to be yet another winner form Suzuki, after SX4 and Swift.

Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh

Tata Motors is working hard on fulfilling the dreams of millions of two wheeler owners in the country who want to buy a car.
The company said that it was about to deliver on its promise to produce a car which will cost Rs 1 lakh. The Ratan Tata’s dream project has seen several difficulties but they say that they are on track to deliver the car sometime next year.
But the much touted TATA Rs one lakh car would be unveiled at the Auto Expo in New Delhi on January 10.Tata say the current most favoured name within the company is the Tata Jeh.

Tata 1 Lakh car will resemble a production version of Tata’s 1998 Zing concept car. It will be a 5-door hatchback but there will be very little space behind the rear seats for a boot. In fact, even rear bench space is expected to be at a premium, making the car a 2+2 of sorts.

Definitely a pure A to B city car with the distance between A to B limited to short journeys where you do not need to carry any luggage. Not a balik kampung car, definitely. The car will be built on a rear engine rear wheel drive platform and will be powered by a two-cylinder engine.

Two of these two-cylinder engines will be offered - a 660cc 2-cylinder petrol and the world’s first low-cost 700cc two-cylinder common rail diesel engine with a special low cost common rail system developed by Bosch. Bosch will also apply a fuel injection system called “value motronic” for the 660cc petrol unit which will be power by 4 gears
Ratan Tata’s dream project -TATA 1 lakh car jeh has given Average in internal company tests, the petrol version managed to achieve a fuel efficiency of 26 km travelled per liter of fuel consumed. The diesel version is expected to be even better.

Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata has said it should not be impossible for the world's cheapest (Rs one lakh) car to co-exist with prestigious brands like Jaguar and Land Rover despite an image disparity.

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