Ferrari Unveils 599 Roadster
Ferrari has revealed 599 roadster at Paris auto show, Called Sa Aperta, the new model is designed to give tribute to famous styling house Pininfarina, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Just 80 piece of the supercar will be built, but Ferrari says that all are sold already, following the Sa Aperta’s look at a private viewing at the recent Pebble Beach Concurs in California. A final price will be announced at Paris, but Ferrari sources say it will be priced around 2.5 crores.
Sa Aperta features a lower-slung front windscreen and lower ride height, and 2 sleek side fins that are integrated into the rollover hoops. The Ferrari Sa Aperta generates max power of 661bhp. In terms of power it is very close to ultra-extreme 599 GTO. Sa Aperta features what the company calls "a light soft top which has been designed for bad weather conditions”. Ferrari also claims that despite the loss of the roof, the Sa Aperta is very strong in terms of stiffness which is similar to that of berlinetta", and that there is "a negligible weight difference" after the work on the chassis structure. The letters S and A have been taken from these two names - Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina.
Nissan Micra Global Sales Reach 54,000 Units
Nissan Motor India Corporation Limited Announced Nissan Micra, also known as the Nissan March in other markets, has topped 54000 consumer sales orders around the world as of 13th September, 6 months after the world’s first launch in Thailand. Really exceeding company expectations, tips for the all-new Nissan March/Micra have surpassed regional monthly and annual targets in a very small period of time. Export of Nissan’s Micra-badged version to European countries from Chennai Plant in India will begin in October. In Europe, Nissan Micra, first introduced in 1983, is accepted as an iconic city car. In addition, the company tactics to start production of Nissan March in Mexico in early 2011. Nissan’s new global compact car is set to be introduced in over 160 countries and regions around the world.
First released in Thailand in mid-March, it has already topped 25,700 units which are 28% more than its yearly target of 20,000 units for the Thai market in six months. Two months after its Japan launch on July 13, orders have reached 21,857 units as of September 13. In India, Nissan Micra received approximately 4,000 customer orders since its start of booking on May 25. For China, sales orders have reached 3000 two weeks after the start of sales on August 30.
New Mitsubishi Montero launched
Mitsubishi india has launched the all new 2011 Montero SUV in Indian Market. It is available in 2 variants- Five Speed Manual and Five Speed automatic. The Mitsubishi New Montero is BS IV compliant now and gets power improvements over the outgoing SUV. The new Montero will continue to be powered by the 3200cc, turbo-diesel engine, but the power now goes up to 164 bhp.
Torque figures too have gone up by 59 Nm and the upgraded motor now produces 450 Nm of max torque at 2000rpm. The SUV has been matted to 5-speed automatic gearbox. The 3.2-litre engine has been upgraded to meet with the BS IV norms with the addition of a new catalytic converter and swirl control bulb addition. In conditions of styling upgrades, the Mitsubishi New Montero has received minor cosmetic changes to the front and the back bumpers. The Mitsubishi New is built on a very stiff monologue chassis which has a built-in ladder frame. It uses the same sophisticated all independent double wishbone front and multi-link back suspension carried over from the outgoing Montero. The Mitsubishi New Montero BS IV will be similarly priced and will carry a price tag of Rs 38lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Mahindra To Launch Motorcycles On 30th September
Mahindra bikes will launch the Diablo and Cevalo on the 30th of this month (previously the bikes were supposed to be launched on 29th sep). The Diablo is a 300cc liquid cooled fuel injected machine with 25bhp of power on tap, while the Cevalo is a 125cc motorcycle with 15bhp of power on offer. The Diablo will be priced around Rs. 1,50,000/- whereas the Cevalo will be priced at Rs. 60,000/- (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). The Diablo sports a 6-speed gearbox and has been tuned for mileage (30-35kmpl). It features inverted telescopic forks, front and rear disc brakes, 130 section back tyre, digital instrumentation, double headlamps and 18.5 liter fuel tank. The bike will be available in 5 colours, namely black, blue, silver, yellow and grey.
Price And Features of New Hyundai Next Gen i10
Hyundai India has launced the all new i10 and it has been christened "Next Gen i10". Following new features have been added in the next gen i10:
- New Front Grille, New Headlamps
- ORVM integrated turn indicators
- Gear shift indicator
- Bluetooth connectivity and USB port compatibility
- Steering mounted audio and bluwtooth controls
- Electrically heated mirrors
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Foldable key with keyless entry
- Two power outlets, Reverse parking sensor
- Blue backlit illuminated music system
- New Tail Lamps, New Bumpers
- Body coloured waistline moulding
- Two tone beige and brown color coded interiors
- Chrome finish inside door handles and gear knob
Hyundai New Next Gen i10 is priced between Rs. 3.48 lakhs and Rs. 5.91 lakhs. Here is a list of variant-wise prices of Next Gen i10.
Next Gen i10 1.1 D-Lite -- Rs 3.48 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.1 Era ------ Rs 3.84 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.1 Magna - Rs 3.99 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Magna ------- Rs 4.15 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Sportz -------- Rs 4.45 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Sportz (O) --- Rs 4.75 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Sportz AT ---- Rs 5.00 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Asta ---------- Rs 5.18 lakh
Next Gen i10 1.2 Asta (O) AT - Rs 5.91 lakh
All these prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
Press Release- Hyundai Next Gen i10
Hyundai India has launched the all new version of its popular hatchback i10 and it has been christened "Next Gen i10". Hyundai India’s MD H.W. Park told reporters that “We have further boosted the design element and packed the vehicle with safety and comfort related technological innovations. We believe this will set new benchmark in small car segment”. “Next Gen i10 reflects our big plans for the Indian market. I am confident that this will further strengthen our position in this segment,”
He added “Since the launch of the car in Indian market in 2007, the company has sold a total of about 7 lakh units of the i10 so far and it contributed about 50 per cent of Hyundai india’s export”. HMIL Director (Marketing and Sales) Arvind Saxena said: “We were selling about 13,000 units per month of the current generation i10… Hopefully, we should do about 15,000 units a month with the next gen i10.” when asked about sales target. And he added further when asked about the company’s plan to set up a diesel engine plant in the country, “The feasibility study is going on… It is likely to be completed by early 2011.” Hyundai New Next Gen i10 is priced between Rs. 3.48 lakhs to Rs. 5.91 lakhs. These prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
Tata Motors Global Sales Grow 29% At 85,114 Vehicles In August 2010
Tata India global sales, comprising of Tata, Tata Daewoo, Hispano Carrocera range of commercial vehicles, Tata passenger cars, Jaguar and Land Rover, were as follows:
- 85,114 numbers in August 2010, a growth of 29 percent over August 2009.
- Total sales from April 2010 to August 2010 are 424,938, higher by 42 percent compared to the same period in 2009-10.
- Sales of all commercial vehicles were 40,882 numbers in August 2010, a growth of 25 percent.
- Total sales from April 2010 to August 2010 are 192,612 numbers, a growth of 35 percent.
- Sales of all passenger vehicles were 44,232 numbers in August 2010, a growth of 33 percent.
- Total sales from April 2010 to August 2010 are 232,326 numbers, a growth of 49 percent.
- Tata passenger vehicle sales, including those distributed, were 28,012 numbers for the month, a growth of 35 percent.
- Total sales from April 2010 to August 2010 are 139,567 numbers, a growth of 50 percent.
- Jaguar Land Rover global sales in August 2010 were 16,220 vehicles, higher by 29 percent.
- Jaguar sales for the month were 3,788, higher by 33 percent, while Land Rover sales were 12,432, higher by 28 percent.
- Total sales of Jaguar Land Rover from April 2010 to August 2010 are 92,759 numbers, higher by 46 percent.
- Total sales of Jaguar are 24,919 numbers, higher by 31 percent, while Total sales of Land Rover are 67,840 numbers, higher by 52 percent.
{Source: Infibeam}
BMW’s Second Innings
The German auto main plans to re-enter the Indian two-wheeler market soon.After achieving unmatched success in the luxury car segment in India, BMW might now be planning to give Indian bikers a taste of superlative German engineering on two wheels soon. According to a business every day the German giant has recently concluded its study of the Indian two-wheeler market and is all set to initiate its bike range in the near future. The report quoted Andreas Schaff, President, BMW India, saying “Motarrads, our motorbike company, is a core BMW group firm which sees a huge potential in India. We are very eager to enter India and an announcement will be made soon.”
BMW was actually one of the first companies to officially market dynamic bikes in India, having introduced the F650 Funduro more than a decade ago. However, owing to the high price of the motorbike and the prevalent market situation at the time, the bike failed to make much of an impact. We wish BMW all the best for their second innings in the country.
BMW Expands India Operations
A BMW India motor has come up with expansion plans that will strengthen its commitment to the Indian market. BMW has enlarged the manufacture capacity at its Chennai plant from 3000 to 54000 units yearly.
In addition, BMW has also considered for dealer extension that will take the count to 22 dealerships by 2011. And by late 2010, for the very first time, BMW Financial Services will also start offering its financial services in the Indian market. The German manufacturer will also initiate with the production of its newest compact SUV, the X1 by the end of 2010.
"India is a market that holds huge potential for the future for us and is a building block in our worldwide market offensive," said Frank-Peter Arndt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Production.
"At the same time, we’ll also be gearing the plant to produce a further model for the Indian market, the X1, starting in November 2010 and thereby opening up new purchaser segments," he added. In the first 8 months of this year alone, BMW sales in India climbed 43% to reach a total of 3301 units. This means that the BMW Group has already sold almost as many vehicles in India this year as in the whole of 2009.