Tata Motors starts first factory for JLR in India

Tata Motors today opened its first factory for Land Rovers with the major aim of making inroads in the South Asian market.Auto sector analysts claimed that the move will help Jaguar and Land Rover lower costs and become more competitive in India, the world’s fastest-growing major car market, where rivals BMW, Daimler and Audi are …

JLR plans to set up engine plant in India

Jaguar Land Rover owned by Tata Motors plans to set up an engine manufacturing plant in India.According to Autocar india,the Indian plant will make four-cylinder engines that are modular in design and up to 2.0 litres in capacity.The plant will be a carbon copy of a new engine which is set by JLR to start …

Skoda to launch Fabia scout in India

Skoda plans to bring the Fabia Scout in India which looks quite different from the standard Fabia.The Fabia Scout will make its first debut at the Auto Expo to be held in January 2012.Its expected price tag is around Rs.9 lakhs.The most attractive engine option for Fabia Scout is the 1.6 litre petrol engine delivering …

Mahindra kicks off Scorpio EX

Mahindra & Mahindra has declared the launch of its entry level Scorpio variant,the Scorpio EX at a price of Rs.7.21 lakhs.It is powered by a 75 bhp m2DiCR engine which is equipped with the fuel-saving micro hybrid technology.The Scorpio Ex is available in four attractive colours — Rocky Beige, Diamond White, Fiery Black and Mist …

Renault rolls out Fluence in India

Fluence has been launched by Renault in India.It is the first sedan model of Renault,the French Automaker.It is priced between the range of Rs.12.99 lakhs and Rs.14.40 lakhs.Both petrol and diesel versions are available in Fluence.The diesel version holds 1.5 litre engine.The petrol version holds 2 litre engine delivering 140hp power with Continuously Variable Transmission …

Renault to launch Fluence in India

French Automaker,Renault is to launch its first sedan Fluence in India.The Renault Fluence model has been addressed as a game changer in the Indian market.Fluence would be available initially at 12 dealerships across the country. Fluence will appear in both Petrol and Diesel versions.The Petrol version features 2.0 litre engine with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) …

Fiat to showcase Punto Evo next month

The upgraded version of Fiat Punto, named the Punto Evo is to be showcased next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.It will be equipped with a 1.3 second generation Multijet diesel and a 1.4 petrol engine that produce up to 10 percent more power and consumes up to 10 percent less fuel.The engines are powered …

Maybach showcases 62S Saloon at Cannes

German luxury car maker Maybach is going to showcase its Maybach 62S Saloon at the international jet set,film industry and show business.It is to be studded with black diamonds on the leather upholstery of its rear armrest.Also white diamonds are to be embedded on the dashboard counters.It is to be fitted with a 12-cylinder engine …