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Volkswagen Beetle To Be Launched On 4th December

rajiv — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:50:17 +0000

Volkswagen India is going to launch the Beetle in Indian on 4th December, 2009. It is going to compete with the likes of Fiat 500 and it will be imported as a completely built unit in India which will make it pricier due to high import duty.

It is expect to be priced around Rs. 20 lakh for the base variant and can go upto 24 lakh for the convertible variant. The company has planned a complete advertising campaign including internet, print, electronic and digital media to generate a furor about its upcoming high cost model. The main aim of launching Beetle in India is to build a brand image in the country.

[Via: cartradeindia]

All New Audi A8 To Debut On 30th November

rajiv — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:03 +0000

Audi is all set to publically unveil the all new A8 on the eve of Design Miami on November 30th. The Audi flagship will be presented in a truly innovative way in a temporary museum structure, Audi pavilion which is focal point of "The Art Of Progress" which exhibits cultural and technological progress and echoes the value of the new A8: Vorsprung durch Technik and design expertise that stirs the emotions.

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, commented on the exhibition concept: "Our claim "Vorsprung durch Technik" also embraces design, which is one of the outstanding elements of the Audi signature. And as top design has now emerged as an acknowledged art form, we see the bridge between art and architecture as a logical step in advancing our brand."

The new Audi A8 promises to be an ultimate combination of performance, looks, luxury and technology. The flagship Audi luxury sedan will come with a slew of new engines which include V6 and V8 petrols and an all new Hybrid. A high performance model on the lines of the BMW 760Li and Mercedes S600 may also be launched.

[Via: CC]

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BMW To Launch Z4 On 12th October

rajiv — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:40:31 +0000

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.

[Via: motorbeam]

Fiat India Back On Track – Linea Crosses 10000 Mark

rajiv — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:59:30 +0000

The year 2009 has been a revival of sorts for one of the country's most endeared car brands. For the past few years Fiat has been preparing for this new phase in the Indian market and the efforts have met with tremendous response. The beginning of the year saw the launch of its sedan, Linea which is at the core of Fiat's success in recent times.

Linea within nine months of its launch has crossed the milestone of clocking more than 10,000 units. This figure becomes even more important considering that Fiat sold a total of 3550 cars in the corresponding period last year from January to September. Also, the Grande Punto has sold more than 5000 units within three months of its introduction.

Speaking about the milestone, Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, CEO, Fiat India Automobiles Ltd said, "Fiat is a brand which has been deeply rooted in the Indian psyche for many decades now. Our dream is to see a lot many Fiat vehicles plying on Indian roads. The milestone achieved by Linea is a testimony that we are inching closer towards this goal. Now, we are confident that the Grande Punto will emulate if not exceed this success."

[Via: CW]

Kawasaki Ninja 250R coming on 7th October

rajiv — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:38:37 +0000

Bajaj India has announced the launch date for much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R , it is going to be launched on 7th October and deliveries will start before diwali. Kawasaki Bajaj's Official Website is also up and runnung. But it is not going to compete with R15 and Karizma ZMR because of its price which will be around 1.60-1.90 lakhs.

It is an entry level sports motorcycle with a fairing made further as if an actual off-road sports bike. Bajaj along with Kawasaki will be marketing it in India and is soon expected to be seen in the market in Bajaj Pro biking showrooms. Bajaj will import the Ninja250R in CKD form from Thailand to save on custom duties.

Kawasaki has marketed the Ninja 250R since 1986 as an entry-level sport motorcycle intended for use on paved roads. The bike is marketed in the US as the Ninja 250R, as the ZX250 in the UK, and as the GPX250 elsewhere.

[Via: BIKEINDIA]

Kawasaki Ninja Launch On 5th October

rajiv — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:12:09 +0000

Bajaj India has announced the launch date for much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R , it is going to be launched on 5th October and deliveries will start before diwali. But it is not going to compete with R15 and Karizma ZMR because of its price which will be around 1.60 -1.90 lakhs.

New Mercedes E-Class Launch On 23rd September

rajiv — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:23:20 +0000

Mercedes unveiled the E-Class for the first time back in the 1977 (W123). Since then the E-Class got several body shapes and different engines and power. The last facelift was unveiled in 2006. Comparing to this one, the 2009 E-Class is exactly as long as the old one, but the wheelbase has been increased by 20mm.

With the New E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the pacemaker when it comes to safety, comfort and environmental compatibility in this market segment. With more than 20 new or further technical developments, this saloon further consolidates the leading position of Mercedes-Benz in the luxury class.

Mercedes-Benz has improved the already exemplary long-distance comfort of the E-Class even further in the new saloon, including intelligent body-shell technology with up to 30 percent greater rigidity, further improved seats and a newly developed suspension whose shock absorbers automatically adjust to the current driving situation.

Mercedes Benz India will launch the all new E-Class on 23rd September this year. It is expected that it will be available in same variants in which current generation E-Class is available. Prices are expected to be on higher side as compared to present variants.

Skoda Offers 2 Years Warranty On Parts & Accessories

rajiv — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:07:49 +0000

Skoda has announced introduction of 2 years warranty on Skoda Genuine Parts and Accessories for their Indian customers. The two year warranty will be available on Skoda Genuine Parts and Accessories across the product range.

To further boost its focus on customer satisfaction, SkodaAuto India opened its first spare parts warehouse in India in March 2009. The facility is aimed at ensuring a better spare parts provision in India to manage the end to end spare parts flow, critical to customer satisfaction, cost control and optimal sales and service operations.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

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