Abarth GPS Navigation System
Abarth has released a new GPS navigation system that is not meant for you to hunt down the latest eats around town, as it was specially customized for racing tracks instead. Dubbed Blue&Me Nav, this is actually a navigator interfaced with the car via the Blue&Me system.
It stores essential information as well as Italian maps on a 2GB memory card, with additional details like the position of the car over the track and lap times so that you know the current time to beat in your current ride. In addition, other details can be stored in a personal profile on the card.
[Via: Ubergizmo]
Hero Honda To Launch New CBZ Xtreme with ATFT
Hero Honda will soon launch new Cbz Xtreme . It will get new stickers and body graphics over its body panels. But the upgrade is not just limited to body panels the heart will also see a upgrade. The new CBZ X-treme will get the Hero Honda's ATFT (Advanced Tumble Flow induction technology).
It will also get tuff-up tube in the rear wheel. This proven puncture resistant technology first seen in Honda's Unicorn which minimizes the incidents of sudden puncture by 70%. But the stiff ride of CBZ X-treme might continue as there is no mention of GRS (Gas Reservoir Suspension) in the new X-treme's features list. The new CBZ X-treme will also get Hero Honda's unique anti kick back device which ensures kick lever doesn't kick back.
Tata launches new variants of Indigo CS
Tata Motors today launched three new variants of its popular notchback Indigo CS. The new variants of the Indigo CS are the petrol GLX model and two diesel LX models. All three new variants of Indigo CS gets Power windows at the front and the rear, a rear windscreen defogger and central locking.
The Indigo CS new variants will also sport classy looking body coloured rub-rails with chrome inserts and body coloured rear view mirrors. The interiors - beige for petrol and charcoal black for diesel - will offer a new look front console. The premium seat fabric and sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel will further add to the plush feel inside the cabin.
The new variants of Indigo CS are priced at Rs. 4.08 lakhs for the GLX, Rs. 4.63 lakhs for the LX TDi and Rs. 5.10 lakhs for the LX DiCOR model.
Mahindra Renault Logan Heads South Africa
Mahindra Renault exported its first shipment of 200 Logans to South Africa. The shipment shipped on Saturday will mark the entry of Mahindra Renault Logan in South African market.
It will be the third export market for Logan as the model is already being currently exported to Mauritius and Nepal. Logan made its entry in Nepal this August as completely built units.
"We are exploring all right hand markets. We will soon export Logan to a few more countries," said Chief Executive Office, Mahindra Renault. He also stated that limited edition of Logan Edge has fared well in the country as it will reach its internal target of 500 units by third week of October itself. Logan Edge was launched in India in July 2008. It is priced between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 7.15 lakh and is available in petrol as well as diesel models.
[via: cartradeindia]
Honda Delays its Second Car Plant in India
Honda has announced to delay opening its second car plant in India. It has earlier schedule to open its second plant in 2009 in Rajasthan but now looking at the current economic conditions and present car market situation, it will open its new second car plant by October 2010. T
he statement was made by Tokyo based spokesperson, Sakae Uruma, on Saturday, when Honda's engine parts and press units in the present facility began their operations.
Honda registered a drop of 14 percent in its passenger car sales between April to August 2008. It also revised its target of car sales growth to 10 percent from its earlier growth of 13 percent owing to the dampening of demand in cars. However, company looks at India as a long term promising market and hope to triple its car sales by 2015.
Honda currently manufactures Honda City , Honda Civic and Honda Accord in India at its New Delhi plant and has made investments to the core of $349 million so far in India.
[Via:cartradeindia]
Tata Nano Spotted on Road
Tata Nano is designed with a family in mind, has a roomy passenger compartment with generous leg space and head room. It can comfortably seat four persons. Four doors with high seating position make ingress and egress easy.
Its mono-volume design, with wheels at the corners and the powertrain at the rear, enables it to uniquely combine both space and manoeuvrability, which will set a new benchmark among small cars.