Auto Express and their sources claim that E-Class Concept Fascination shown in October ’08, at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, will be mass produced. The ‘Shooting Brake’, as the body style is known, will be available at showrooms in 2011.
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Honda CR-V sold in Thailand will get a new (less uglier) face from November 2009. This new version (codenamed 2WL) will spread to global markets soon later.
Automobile Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified that HM-Mitsubishi Outlander has surpassed the BS IV (Bharath Stage Four) emission norms with BS III (Bharath Stage Three) fuel. The ’Outlander’ becomes the first premium SUV in India to be awarded so by ARAI.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors has decided to launch a diesel version of SUV Land Cruiser Prado in Mumbai on 9th June ’09. Just like the petrol version, the diesel Prado will be imported as a CBU from Japan and will cost Rs. 40-50 lakh (4.5L V8 Diesel/282Bhp/662Nm)
Bajaj Auto’s Rajiv Bajaj said that a new 125cc bike costing between Rs 20,000 and Rs 24,000, will be available soon. Production of this 125 cc motorcycle has started in an assembly plant in China. Sources say, Hero Honda is also working on a similar motorcycle that would cost between Rs 17,000 and Rs 20,000.
With the Versa platform-based O2 MPV, Maruti plans to release a Zen Estilo facelift in October 09. The facelift will include minor cosmetic changes in exteriors and in interiors alongwith a Bharat Stage IV compatible engine.
Maruti Suzuki is likely to release in October 09, a new MPV codenamed ‘O2′ based on the Versa platform. This new vehicle is currently in the advanced stages of design and would be rolled out from Maruti’s Gurgaon plant.
Maruti Suzuki is likely to roll out cars with stop-start technology soon. This technology will boost the fuel economy by around 5-10%, but will increase the car’s price by Rs.10,000-20,000. Bosch is said to source this patented technology to Maruti.
