Hindustan to revamp ambassador

Hindustan motors plans to give the ambassador a complete makeover. Ambassador’s familiar rounded rear squab and curvaceous sloping hood will give way to an aerodynamic bonnet with straight lines and a new boot with integrated tail lights. The new ambassador will also have new engine calibrations to suit the BSIV norms, safety features such as  …

Tata to raise prices of Indica, Manza, Aria, Sumo and Safari

Tata today announced significant hike on most of its products.  The price raise is as follows * Indica price raise is in the range of Rs7000 and R9000 * Vista and Indigo CS by Rs 8,000-Rs 11,000 and Manza by Rs 10,000- Rs 15,000. *  Sumo prices will go up by Rs 13,000- Rs 15,000, …

TVS to re-launch electric scooter

With the government of India rolling out incentives on electric component and ebike manufacturers, TVS plans to re-enter electric scooter segment. Earlier, TVS launched scooty teenz electric its first electric scooter in the market but the product bombed at the market. While Hero and Yobyke  electric bike moved well, Scooty teenz electric production was stopped. …

TVS Apache ABS price list

TVS finally launched the Apache ABS today. Anti-lock Braking System or ABS technology is an integration of a HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) and Independent Wheel Speed Sensors which help determine when a wheel is likely to get locked.  When the brakes are applied hard, the wheel tends to lock. At this point, the HECU …

Tata launches Indica eV2

Tata today relaunched the Indica in BS-IV market with an upgraded engine called Indica eV2. Tata sidelined the Indica since the launch of Indica Vista and Tata did not upgraded the Indica to suit BS-IV norms in major cities. But vista failed to bring customers as Indica did. To spruce up volumes for Indica family, …

Volkswagen launches Vento IPL edition

To cash in on the IPL craze, Volkswagen today launched special IPL edition of Vento sedan. IPL edition of Vento comes with IPL logo in the vento – C-pillar, front seats, scuff plates, door mats and the boot lid. Vento IPL edition  1.6L petrol variant also gets touch screen music player with built in micro …

CKD analysis – Pressure tactic or Inconsistent policy?

Definition of CKD When our Finance Minister tabled the union budget 2011, apparently, there is nothing to make headlines. Media termed this budget as dull and lacks push for any reforms. However many missed to read between the lines which has now become a point of contention.   Many were expecting Finance Minister would levy special …

Tata – Proton in talks to introduce nano in Malayasia

After a long stint, Tata and Proton is at the table again to discuss possible collaboration to introduce Nano in Malayasia.  “Mr (Ratan) Tata is keen to work with Proton again. About seven or eight years ago there were some joint discussions to manufacture cars but nothing came out of it. “Now our automotive policy …

Tata Divo to take on Volvo and Mercedes

Tata do not want to be a sleeping giant any more. World’s fifth largest truck maker plans to offer luxury bus to take on the Volvo and Mercedes. Considering its own reputation and powerful competitor brands, Tata has carefully choosen its spanish subsidiary hispania to venture into luxury bus market. Divo will be first luxury …

Ferrari enters India

Ferrari today formally announced its entry into Indian market.  Ferrari today appointed shreyans group as their official importer in India. Ferrari will open in two dealerships imminently in Delhi and Mumbai. “We are proud to announce the partnership with Ferrari today. This brand represents for us the epitome of success and we are proud to …