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BMW Rolls Out First Batch of Locally Produced Mini Cooper
Article by Hamza Ansari
Just last month we Indians were initiated with one of the world’s first title in BMW’s long vying history, claiming to be the only destination outside Europe which had received permission to produce Mini “locally”; and though we also hadn’t let the hair down of those German officials, had successfully rolled out first batch of (locally produced) Mini Cooper from BMW’s Chennai facility in India.
Naming the model plates it was revealed, Mini Cooper D Countryman and Mini Cooper D Countryman High of diesel variants, whilst of Mini One Countryman in petrol variant are the names which have been selected for going with local production whereas the rest of them to continue on their existing CBU routes. Mini One Countryman is the lowest priced Mini in the repertoire of carmaker here, standing [...]
GM India Announces Price Hike from June 2013
Article by Hamza Ansari
Flowing with the stream of rising inflation, now GM is also doing the same by hiking prices of its whole product range from June 2013. Though the recently launched Enjoy MPV had been slated to position very competitively in market scenario, which now seem so be landing in a fuss due to this new yet aggressive step of its makers. The hike in priced is officially claimed via the statement of Mr. P Balendran, Vice President, General Motors India, referring:”We have decided to increase the prices of all our vehicles upto Rs.10,000 depending upon the model with effect from the Iast week of June on account of increase in transportation costs/logistics due to hike in diesel price. In percentage terms, the increase goes up to 1.5 per cent depending on the model.”
Referring to this piece of news, [...]
New 2014 Toyota Corolla Set to Make Debut on 6th June
Article by Hamza Ansari
New generation Toyota Corolla is all set to make debut on 6th June 2013, as confirmed by the official Facebook page of carmaker, which also tend the viewers to be excited for the launch. However there are no official images for such model plate but it is expected to draw lot of conclusions from the Furia Concept that had debuted at Detroit Motor show this year. Furia was a combination of sports and sophistication but as expected the newbie to possess more of sophistication rather than the sportiness due to the ongoing perceived brand legacy.
However, Corolla is one of the favorite cars amongst the people of world and had even posted cool figures on sales chart of almost every nation, taking on the fight with Japanese named Honda Civic and the Korean named Hyundai Elantra majorly, and with some [...]
Upcoming Force MPV To Be Based On Mercedes Benz Vito
Article by Hamza Ansari
Force Motors was in the hype of media due to its lined-up models being based on Mercedes Benz badges, which moreover the Gurkha was derived from G Series and now the upcoming MPV was slated to be based on Mercedes Viano that now has happened to be shifted its base from the bespoken model plate to the (Viano’s) successor model Vito.
However, some days before, spy shots have revealed that Viano’s platform will be used to underpin the upcoming Force Motors newbie, which the fact is later on replaced by Vito to do the underneath fittings. Basically, Vito is the successor to Viano and is more popular than its sibling in global auto fraternity. The picture of spy shots that is posted in this blog also tends us to believe in the same direction.
This spy shot was captured in Bengaluru, seems [...]
Hyundai India starts trophy tour for ICC Champions Trophy 2013
Article by Ayan Sengupta
India’s second largest auto maker, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the exclusive partner for ICC yesterday showcased the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in Delhi. The trophy tour will start from Delhi and will go all the way to Mumbai and Chennai.
The Trophy tour board the Delhi and will be there from May 20 to 22, then it will move the Mumbai where it will be showcased for 23 and 24th May and then it will reach Chennai on May 25th. As a part of the tour Hyundai will also be bringing many activities for the cricket fans. To celebrate the passion of cricket with the Champions Trophy, anyone can visit the mall and can SMS- BBH to 5262 and 5 lucky couple will get a chance of an exclusive dinner with the Champions Trophy.
Speaking about the tour, Sr. General Manager and Group head of Hyundai India, Mr. Nalin [...]
