The Camaro will be displayed at the Auto Expo next year
President and Managing Director of GM India Karl Slym told reporters in a recent meet that an array of vehicles will be displayed at the Auto Expo in Delhi next year.
Among the cars that will be showcased are the Volt, Camaro, Spark EV and Aveo CNG which will also be launched during the occasion.
GM will also launch the much awaited Beat hatchback during the Expo. Apart from these cars, GM could also spring a surprise by bringing an India-centric concept car, but that again is pure speculation.
The new Audi A8 will be on display at Auto Expo 2010
Our friends at India Automotive report Audi will display the 2011 Audi A8 at the Auto Expo in Delhi next year. Audi will introduce the A8 in India in 2011. Prices are expected to be around the one crore mark.
The new Audi A8 will come with powerful FSI petrol and TDI diesel engines, eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, adaptive air suspension, LED headlamps, Quattro all-wheel-drive and aluminium space frame construction. Audi’s new MMI touch-screen operating/navigation system will give you company inside with high-end Bang & Olufsen sound system with 19 speakers. Individual seats with massaging and ventilation will be optional.
The next generation Nissan Micra that is coming to India next year, is gaining rapid traction in international media. Nissan has issued a press release with details and comments on the new V-Platform, which forms the base for future models, starting with the Micra hatchback. The Japanese manufacturer says if the competitor is not up to the mark, the Nissan Micra will be the best small car in the world.
Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi need to take this seriously.
We can’t verify that claim till March 2010 when the car will hit the floor of the motor show floor of Geneva for the first time.
The iconic VW Beetle is priced at 20.45 lakh rupees.
Press Release -
Volkswagen New Beetle: -Return of a Legend
Volkswagen also introduces the Touareg – Road Dominating
Mumbai, December 4, 2009: Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car maker today announced the launch of the iconic – New Beetle, and its road dominating sports utility vehicle – The Touareg in India
The New Beetle will be priced at Rs 20.45 Lakhs and the Touareg at Rs. 51.85 Lakhs (all prices ex-Showroom Delhi)
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said, “We are excited to bring this iconic Beetle, to India after its success across the world for decades.”
“The Beetle is the very first Volkswagen car people remember about; with its unique shape and reliability, it wrote motoring history. People’s fascination for this lovable bug shaped car has made the Beetle one of the world’s most popular cars across decades and Volkswagen is proud to bring its legend into India,” he said.
The cheaper Rolls Royce isn’t cheap. The Ghost is now available in India
Press Release -
Rolls-Royce Ghost Debuts in India
Mumbai, India, Friday, December 4th, 2009 –
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Headquarters: Goodwood, West Sussex, United Kingdom previewed its new four-door super-luxury saloon, Ghost, for the first time in India today.
Ghost is smaller and more dynamic than previous models and is instantly recognisable as a Rolls-Royce, achieving a new modernism but remaining true to its luxurious heritage. The car is the first in a new Rolls-Royce model series, separate from the Phantom family which comprises Phantom, Phantom Extended Wheelbase (four door saloons), Phantom Drophead Coupé (convertible) and Phantom Coupé (fixed roof).
At the preview, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific Regional Director Colin Kelly said: “Ghost is a more informal design that broadens the appeal of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, combining refinement, new technology and contemporary style. It bears all the hallmarks of other Rolls-Royce cars, using the finest wood and leather materials and employing manufacturing standards which are no different to Phantom. Ghost will be built-to-order.”
Updates on IAB have been sluggish over the last two days and we’ve got a very good excuse for that. Driving the new Chevrolet Beat from Gurgaon to Jaipur left us with little time to update our blog.
We’ll be restarting the updates day after tomorrow with exclusive images and information from VW Beetle and Rolls Royce launches that happen tomorrow. Following that, we will bring you a test drive report of the Beat and a weekend special as well.
It seems Maruti Suzuki’s MPV that will replace Versa will be priced at around 4 lakh rupees. The new model will be unveiled at the Auto Expo in January next year. While sources have indicated it is a refurbished Suzuki APV which already sells in Pakistan, Australia and other nations, no official word from Maruti has been reported.
Maruti Suzuki spokesperson -
The new van will sport a new engine with new transmission, priced aggressively in the market and compatible to Bharat Stage IV emission norms
At 4 lakh rupees, one wonders if Maruti can afford to use a diesel engine. The model discussed here is most likely to be a petrol variant. To challenge Xylo, Innova and Tavera, Maruti needs to come up with a diesel variant as the above models all sell only due to the diesel engine factor.
Could the Rodeo use cheaper Chinese parts in the future?
Business Standard reports Mahindra two-wheelers is looking to source parts from Chinese manufacturers to gain cost advantages.
While no rigid plans have been made, Chinese vendors are in talks with Mahindra. It is not known if Mahindra will use Chinese parts for the existing 125cc Rodeo and Duro scooters or future models. Mahindra has confirmed it is in talks with the Chinese.
Anoop Mathur, president, two-wheeler sector of M&M -
We want to be present as an end-to-end player in the two-wheeler space,and would take a call on these Kinetic models depending on market feedback. We are looking at positioning our products uniquely
Could Mahindra go from just sourcing Chinese parts to entering the Chinese market or shipping in Chinese scooters or bikes for India? When Chinese cars are waiting to greet Indian customers, why not Chinese scooters?
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The Camaro will be displayed at the Auto Expo next year
