Honda Jazz To Be Produced In UK
Honda has shifted the European production of the Jazz from Japan to UK as it rolled out the first British built Honda Jazz off the production line in Swindon. Every year Honda sells more than 70000 units of Jazz in Europe. Few months back, production of the Civic and CR-V has to be temporarily shut at the Swindon plant to cut costs. Honda UK plans to build 20000 units of the Jazz by the end of March 2010, with 75% cars to be sold in the UK.
"We see this third model as a wonderful opportunity in the current climate and we're extremely proud to be building the Jazz here in Swindon. The car is incredibly popular with customers, and it has won countless awards for quality and reliability. Shifting production to the UK is a real vote of confidence in all our Associates here in Swindon, and recognition of the high standards which we have been able to achieve at the plan," David Hodgetts, Director Honda UK Manufacturing said.
[Via: motorbeam]
Tata Manza Photos Revealed Before Official Launch
Tata Manza Photos Revealed Before Official Launch
BMW To Launch Z4 On 12th October
12th October is turning out to be a hot date to launch cars with 3 cars scheduled to break cover including the Chevrolet Cruze, the new Maruti SX4 and also the BMW Z4 Roadster.
BMW India will unveil its rear wheel drive sports car in Mumbai which is expected to cost around Rs. 60 lakhs and would be imported as a CBU from Germany. BMW India is hopeful of selling 40 units of the Z4 in the first year.
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Indigo Vista Sedan Is Going To Be Launched As Indigo Manza
The new Tata Indigo will be unveiled in Mumbai on October 14th by Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Motors. The new Indigo will be christened ' Manza ' and is essentially the saloon version of the Indica Vista. The Manza comes with a huge boot and promises best in class interior space. Typical of Tata cars, the Manza promises to offer good value for money as it is expected to be packed with equipment. Some of the features that can be expected are projector headlamps and steering mounted audio controls. The dashboard design is similar to the Vista's but will embellish with superior trim.
The Manza is expected with two engine options, the same that powers the Fiat Linea. The mainstay is expected to be the 1.3 litre, 90 bhp diesel while the 1.4 litre 95 bhp petrol will be the entry level model. Prices are not yet announced but we estimate the base version of the Manza petrol to cost Rs 5.8 lakh while the top-end diesel should be in the region of Rs 7.4 lakh (on road, Mumbai).
[Via: AutocarINDIA]
New Nissan Teana and X-Trail Launch on September 16
Nissan is ready to unveil face lifted models of Teana and X-Trail in Mumbai on September 16. The new X-Trail was showcased at Geneva Auto Show 2007 and X-Trail was unveiled at Beijing Auto Show 2008. Technical details and new pictures of India bound models have not been released so far but it has been informed that both the models will be imported as completely built units in India and will attract 104 percent import duty. So far both the models have received luke warm response from the India market due to their hefty price tags.
Nissan is further set to launch five models in India. "The first production starts with the next generation of the Micra/March hatchback, followed by the sedan type. The rest is still under study," said Nissan's company official in an email. The current 2.2 litre X-Trail costs Rs 20-24 lakh and the Teana costs Rs 21.42 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). New prices of new models will be released upon the launch of these models. Apart from these two new models Nissan is also gearing up to launch a small car Micra and a sports car 370Z, known as the Fairlady Z in Japan, in India.
[Via: cartradeindia]
Yamaha Limited Edition FZ-S Photos
Yamaha India is on a launching Spree, they dont want to repeat any mistakes done before the launch of R15 in India. After the success of R15, FZ16, FZ-S & Fazer Yamaha India has now come up with limited edition variant of FZ-S.
It is expected to be launched in 2-3 days with a price tag of around 68000.00. No mechanical or major design changes are there in new limited edition FZ-S. The only change visible is new white shade in combination of black with all new silver finish alloy wheels.
(Image Courtsey: Motoroids)
Yamaha Delays Fazer 250 Launch
Yamaha had earlier disclosed its plans of launching two new bikes during the festive season, one of which would beat the Bajaj Pulsar 220 to take the crown of the fastest Indian motorcycle has postponed the launch of the Fazer 250. With alot of bikes expected to be launched in the 250cc segment, Yamaha doesn't want to the be the first to enter.
"We are not thinking of launching a bike in that (225-250 cc) range this festival season," Yukimine Tsuji, MD and CEO, Yamaha India said. "We will launch a bike that would not only be the fastest in India, but it would be the fastest in the world," Sanjay Tripathi, division head of product planning and brand management of Yamaha India said.
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Ford Plant ready for their Small Car
Ford's manufacturing facility near Chennai is readying for volume production of its soon-to-be-introduced new car after a comprehensive transformation to double its capacity and become a strategic production hub for Ford Motor Company.
Attracting an investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company, the Ford India plant, located in Maraimalai Nagar, was selected as the ideal production source for Ford's new car. It will be produced not only for India but also for export to other international markets.
"This new world-class manufacturing facility is a symbol of Ford's commitment to India and our intention to compete with the best in the market," said Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India. "When the first new car rolls off the line, it will be a moment when Ford achieves its potential as a major player in the Indian automotive industry."
[Via: carwale]