The ‘limited edition cars’ mania

It has been a trend among Indian car makers to introduce a ‘face-lifted’ version of their cars to attract customers. The manufacturers use the age old idea of  ‘limited edition’  cars  and deliver their models with freshly enhanced interiors, exteriors and styling features. Check out the recently launched limited-edition cars in India. Visit http://www.vicky.in/slideshow

Hyundai to launch i10 diesel

i10 diesel Media reports claims that Hyundai would launch diesel variant of i10 in India soon. The i10 diesel variant will hit the market within next 8-12 months.  Hyundai already sells i10 diesel in european countries and if launched in India it will help Hyundai to take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki’s swift diesel …

HM to launch JAMES BOND-like car

C K Birla Group company Hindustan Motors(HM), the makers of the Ambassador, is all set to launch a niche car from the Mitsubishi Motors stable soon in the premium segment. The new car will be a James Bond-like automobile and it could be launched this year as well if everything goes well. The company is …

Car makers race in the Indian hatchback market

It is Maruti in India that had a great succes for decades with its first hatchback, M-800. The company then came with a series of hatchback models in India. Later other car makers realised that they should not miss the great Indian small car market. As a result, the market has grown to a greater …

Ferrari cars to be sold in India

Italian auto maker Fiat and India’s Tata Motors are in talks for a joint marketing project to bring some new luxury brands to the Indian market. The companies have plans to sell Ferraris and Maseratis in India, sources say. Fiat is planning to bring both its Ferrari and Maserati brands to India. Tata Motors entered …

Production of Land Rover LRX to be shifted to India?

Land Rover could make a plan to shift the production of its new fuel efficient LRX to India from UK. It is said that the company’s owner, Tata would like to switch the production to India.Currrently, the LRX is being made at the company’s Halewood factory in Merseyside which also manufactures the Freelander based on …

Monsoon can damage the auto industry!

Two-wheeler manufacturers of India feel that a poor monsoon can cause a decrease in the number of units that can be sold in this season. A majority of the two-wheeler market depends on the rural and semi-urban market.  Poor rains could hit the income and sentiments in thesr regions most of which depends on agriculture …