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Fiat Punto Creative with extra equipment out in Brazil

Fiat_Punto_CreativeThe Creative version gets a bouquet of equipment to keep it fresh

A new variant of the Fiat Punto is launched in Brazil, in fact two new variants — the Punto Creative I and the Punto Creative II.

According to the Brazilian blogger, a new Punto with 1.6 ltr 16 valve flex engine is being tested in Brazil but the Creative I and II are the variants of the existing 1.4 ltr SAFIRE version.

MP3 CD radio, electric rear panel, knife type key, alloy wheels, rear spoiler and creative stickers are the goodies added to the Creative I.

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Entry posted on October 27th, 2009 and filed under Fiat

New Chevrolet Spark can be named Onix; sedan variant in the pipeline

New Chevrolet Spark can be named Onix; sedan variant in the pipeline

The Suzuki Swift was strangely given a boot in India. So many of my friends did not like its looks once it was launched. The rear tried to replicate the 7 Series while the lines on the side was reminiscent of a Bentley, which was not very convincing. I remember quizzing everyone about the Dzire and some even quit speaking to me when they came to know I liked the Dzire’s looks.

But look at what magnitude of success this car has tasted. It has outdone all its classmates and the predictions of mine in college, selling almost two times the number its nearest competitor managed. Many controversial designs have done well in India. The Mahindra Xylo and the earlier Honda City are also good examples in this case.

The new Chevrolet Spark is a type of car one likes to see, stay as a hatch. It surprisingly holds back most of the concept’s lines, which is a good thing. Even the existing model remained as a hatch through its entire life.

Now news is out that in the future, a sedan variant of the stunning Spark will come out of the Brazilian production line.

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Entry posted on August 3rd, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, New Chevrolet Spark

Fiat Nano test mule spotted testing in Brazil

Fiat Nano test mule spotted testing in Brazil

It was only a matter of time before we received confirmation. Our friend in Brazil, Marlos Vidal, says Tata Nanos are running around Fiat’s largest production production plant in Betim, Brazil.

Marlos explains the car that is doing rounds, is a prototype, and its specifications might be different to the Indian car. The car might be sold as a Tata, or Fiat could use the Nano’s base to station its own mini car.

If the former is the case, Tata has showcased the Nano Europa concept with different bumpers and interiors, so this could be one such derivative.

We’ll have to wait and see how this story unfolds.

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Entry posted on July 28th, 2009 and filed under Tata, Tata Nano

Bajaj ULC to be produced in Brazil by 2012

Bajaj ULC to be produced in Brazil by 2012

Our friends in Argentina inform us that Renualt-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, has addressed members of the international media and expressed interest in setting up a plant in Brazil that will roll out the ULC (Ultra Low Cost car). Renault aims to sell more affordable cars to increase its presence in the country.

Meanwhile in India, Bajaj has not yet made up its mind on how to position the product since the company has learnt a thing or two fighting a losing battle in the 100cc segment of motorcycles in India. It does not want to repeat the same mistake by competing in a segment that is dominated by another brand where opportunities are less for a relatively new entrant.

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Entry posted on July 22nd, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Spied – New Chevrolet Sail for Brazil, India and China

Spied – New Chevrolet Sail for Brazil, India and China

Doesn’t this car look exactly the same as the face-lifted Chevrolet Aveo sedan we brought you earlier? It’s a no-frills version, and get this, the Chevrolet Sail would come to India in the future.

For GM, things have turned out to be more exciting for its overseas operations after it filed for bankruptcy in its home country. Especially emerging markets, as GM ordered them all to develop their future models and bring in the cash. More importantly, GM does not want to develop cars that are region specific, but can be sold all over the world.

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Entry posted on June 25th, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, Spy pictures

Chevrolet Agile – A special report

Chevrolet Agile – A special report

Before GM filed for bankruptcy, the company was dealing with several projects all around the world. One of them was Project Viva, a small car that would, at first, be sold only in South America. This sort of move is becoming increasingly common.

Apparently, European cars are always too expensive to be sold as they are in emerging countries, hence the Fiat Palio, Volkswagen Gol, Chevrolet Celta and Vectra (in Brazil, also known in other countries as Astra Sedan), among others were developed specifically as low cost cars for emerging markets.

With the bankruptcy situation, GM has to seize all its resources and Project Viva may be sold not only in South America, but all over the world, including other emerging countries, such as India, and USA, where it will be built and is supposed to face the new Ford Fiesta.

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Entry posted on June 25th, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, Chevrolet Viva, Spy pictures

Ford’s small car to cost around 4-lakh rupees

Micheal Boneham, President and Managing Director of Ford India stated the entry-level Ford, developed for emerging markets like Brazil and India will cost close to 4 lakh rupees (roughly $8,000). The car will be produced in both hatchback and sedan forms from next year onwards in Ford’s Chennai facility.

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Entry posted on May 14th, 2009 and filed under Sideblog

2011 Bajaj ULC to be a world car; smaller than the average hatchback

The Bajaj ULC project was deployed into action by Nissan, Renault and Indian bike and 3-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj last year by displaying a prototype at the Delhi AutoExpo. Ever since the Nano was formally announced on March 23, the Bajaj’s Nano has drawn wide interest of the Indian public.

The Hindu Business Line reports Brazil will be an overseas market where the Bajaj ULC will be sold with either a Renault or Nissan logo. Additionally, the size of this car will be smaller than the cars sold presently in Brazil.

Nissan’s head Carlos Ghosn goes on air often hinting this small car would be priced around $2,500, but Rajiv Bajaj, MD Bajaj Auto, who conveys that only has been the direction of the project and not the intention.

The Bajaj’s small car will instead carve out its identity as the most fuel-efficient car instead of the cheapest, the former the framework of any low-cost motorcycle. As the project matures, the transmission type and related choices will be frozen.

According to the reports emerged before, the transmission would combine the best of an automatic and manual gearbox, and the engine would be a highly efficient 2-cylinder, of petrol and diesel forms.

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Entry posted on May 4th, 2009 and filed under Bajaj

Honda CG150 Titan Mix is the world’s first flex-fuel motorcycle

Honda CG150 Titan Mix is the world’s first flex-fuel motorcycle

The guy you see above is the Honda CG150, the world’s first flex-fuel motorcycle. It is equipped with an engine which can run either on any mixture of regular gasoline and ethanol.

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Entry posted on March 12th, 2009 and filed under Bikes, Honda

2010 Fiat Palio launched abroad- IAB Comprehensive Review

2010 Fiat Palio launched abroad- IAB Comprehensive Review

There are talks about a facelifted Fiat Palio in India by the end of next year and this is the car which will do the job of reviving Palio sales in the country, if not anything else. It’s a refreshed Palio, with a lot of changes both on the inside and the outside. If Fiat has to capitalize the attention they have grabbed with the Linea or the Grande Punto, they have to introduce this model in India before it is too late.

It is a well-known fact that massive discounts are offered on both the petrol and diesel version (the diesel version isn’t very old, remember) and the 2010 Fiat Palio could change it all as it would be an all-in-all new car. We’re also offering a word of advise for Fiat at the end of this article.

Petrol Heads in India love the Fiat brand. I’m able to see the love Indians have for Fiats. The point is, they can’t do anything about it. Only Fiat can help it’s own self by carrying out changes to the current cars and the introducing the right cars, understanding the average Indian buyer’s psychology.

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Entry posted on January 28th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Fiat

Ford- Small car Verve-based; Market conditions have no impact on plans

Ford- Small car Verve-based; Market conditions have no impact on plans

Regardless of the lethargic sales of passenger cars in India and a forecast that’s even more cloudy, Ford has announced it’s small car plans remain undisturbed.

“We have a strong plan for India, and we intend to go forward with it,” said Nigel E Warke, executive director, marketing, sales and service, Ford India.

Ford’s new small car will be based on the Verve Concept, a sub four meter, 3-door hatch shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Earlier, reports claimed this small car would be produced in Ford’s other international plants such as the one in Brazil. The car will be available in both hatchback and sedan variants, meaning a platform would be developed to derive a range of vehicles.

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Entry posted on January 26th, 2009 and filed under Ford

Spied- Fiat Palio facelift in Brazil

Spied- Fiat Palio facelift in Brazil

The Fiat Palio has been around for, believe it or not, 12 years and facelifts are bound to happen eventually. Brazil will witness the launch of this facelifted Fiat Palio in a few weeks time.

The changes are minor with a revised grille and bumper, which now looks more like an Audi’s bumper. The headlamps are also different. Nothing is known about the interiors, but we think it should be totally revamped. Reports suggests that India will also embrace a facelifted Palio in a few months, and maybe this car is what they mean by that?

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Entry posted on January 5th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Fiat

Mahindra XYLO coming on 13th January; All new SUV in mid-2010

Mahindra XYLO coming on 13th January; All new SUV in mid-2010

Indian car manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is finally going to launch its all new MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) XYLO in India on 13th January 2009. The car was due in December 2008 but due to recent Mumbai terror attacks M&M had also delayed the launch date.

Mahindra XYLO will hit showrooms by the 13th of this month, and you can book one from the 14th onwards.

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Entry posted on January 5th, 2009 and filed under Mahindra, Mahindra xylo
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