2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Only last year Volkswagen brought its Jetta to India, but for the global market the current generation jetta is due for a replacement. It seems like Volkswagen has already started working on next generation jetta. From the pictures it seems the new generation 2010 jetta will have longer wheelbase than the current one. That’s a …

2009 Fiat Palio

Following the Linea and Grande Punto, Fiat may refurbish its decade old workhorse Palio. Brazilian market will see this facelifted Palio first. The facelifted palio features changes in exteriors and interiors. At the front, Fiat has given the 2009 palio redesigned bumper,new headlamps and new grille. The new grille is modern and cuts into the …

GM to hike prices of Spark and Optra

General Motors which has been awarding exciting offer plans to hike the prices of spark and optra. General Motors will raise its car prices by 1-2 per cent from Jan 9. Spark could become costlier by Rs 3,000 and Optra will become expensive by Rs 10,000. Captiva will also see a price raise in the …

Honda to launch A-segment car and city diesel in India

Honda which recently pulled off Formula one championship and announced cancellation of its NSX project on account of global meltdown, says there is no change in proposed plan for the Indian market. Honda has confirmed the launch of its new “A” segment small car in India. The new A-segment which Honda will produce in its …

GM extends discount offer for spark and U-VA

To clear the stocks, GM India has announced the extension of discount offer for spark and U-VA till January 08th. GM offers Rs66,000 offer on Spark and Rs35,000 offer on U-VA.  “Our target was 85,000 units for the calendar and we ended up selling 20,000 short. We are now keen on clearing the stocks,” said …

Toyota hikes prices of Innova and Corolla altis

As reported earlier, Toyota has officially announced the hike in prices of Innova and Corolla altis. While the prices of Innova MUV goes up between Rs 10,000 and 25,000, the price of recently launched Corolla Altis is increased between Rs.16,000 to 25,000 depending on the variants. Toyota Kirloskar Motor officials have stated that they have …

Suzuki seizes Kizashi Production plan

The economic slowdown has started showing its impact. Following the plant closure, manufacturers has now started shelving off their production plans. Though we seen many spy pictures of prodcution version of Suzuki’s Kizashi concept. Japanese Nikkei reports that Suzuki is scrapping plans to unveil a larger vehicle with a more powerful engine. Nikkei points the …

Honda set to launch CB1000R and Fireblade in India

It’s been a year since the attack of imported motorcycles into India began. While the Hayabusa from Suzuki and the Intruder have followed the path laid down by the Yamaha R1/MT-01 and the Ducatis, it’s now time for the big H formerly Honda from Japan to bring in its frontrunners. As exposed earlier, Honda was …

Tata to launch Nano on January 26th

What a way to celebrate this republic day, Pune mirror reports that Tata might launch the Nano on January 26th. Tata had earlier said the Nano would hit the market in the first quarter of 2009 (January – April). Nano already has more than lakh registered customers and it is a good news for every …

Nano test drive and mileage

The most awaited Tata’s Nano peep its head out from its manufacturing plant recently. People in the hilly town of Gopeshwar in Chamoli district were recently surprised to see the Nano, Tata Motors’ controversial Rs 1 lakh car, parked on a roadside. The Nano had travelled all the way from Pantnagar, crossing the tough, serpentine …