Recently, the sources came to know that Mazda has joined hands with Suzuki Indonesia. The companies have ties up with the aim to market rebadged Ertigas as Mazda VX1 multi-purpose vehicles in Indonesia.

At the present, it has come forth that Maruti is selling and shipping its most popular vehicle, Alto 800, to Chile and has freshly rolled out the vehicle in the Chilean market.

In the Chilean market, the renowned car Alto 800 got introduced during October 2012 and the said vehicle is the dutiful descendant to the Maruti 800.

The Chile market featured Alto 800, aside from left hand drive, is unerringly the identical as the model being sold in the domestic zone.

The car is catered by 796 cubic centimeter petrol engine fabricating forty eight PS in addition to sixty eight Nm of torque.

Power gets transferred to the frontage wheels through a 5-speed manual gear case.

The Alto 800 is being rolled out in three versions, which consist of DLX, GL as well as DLX AC that is the equal to Indian LX, LXi and VXi editions.

All the 3 editions on offer get hold of a universal serial bus and AUX friendly music system but no security traits unlike the domestic edition where an airbag is an optional additional on the LXi option.

Suzuki, at this time, sells the India made Alto and its bigger sib the K10 in Chile in addition.

Mahindra hadn’t yet finalized the launch dates but the shoot of a commercial gives inclination towards the angle ‘roll-out slated at a near future’.

The Artic Blue color shade that this Vibe is sporting was initially confirmed for XUV 500 but what happened inside the organization no one knows, they now bestowed the hatchback with the same one itself. As learnt from the pictures, this seen model maybe a high end trim, because the chromed exhaust tips and a lot of beige cushioned bits inside had kept us pinching towards the top-of-line plethora. As we all know, what it takes being a hatchback, Vibe looks like a reworked version of Verito, and actually it is, as the engineers in Mahindra’s R&D seems not have spent a lot of time working on this one, because expectedly almost all the hatchbacks in India are known for smarter looks than their sedan version and also a tremendous amount of practicality in dimension for the perfect city rides. The case with Vibe is, tailgate opening, as is slatted off from the roof line and is positioned at the end of tail lamps which means the rear windshield will remain intact and only the bottom space will be drove to open slot for luggage, which complemented making the boot inches more compressed than the conventional sub-four meters hatchbacks.

Not much to say further, we expect the car to do with Renault borrowed 1.5L K9K diesel engine producing 66PS and 160 Nm of torque, jamming with the five speed manual gearbox being driven through rear wheels.

Very shortly, Mahindra was planning to trim down the ground clearance of all its SUV to match down government’s new norms of taxation, where the Vibe may help makers to gain some of the brownie points in industry that was expected to be flowing through the bespoken tax structure, and moreover we speculate Cool Cabs and Call a Cab service provider will now soon have a reason to party, because the affordable (Verito) is yet back again and  that too with the bang of trimmed inches to curb down city driving hassles very swiftly.

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Well, these days, the soon going to launch A-Class is creating good amount of hype in India as being targeted to youths. Automaker too is having more expectation for this newbie, and even a contest is also run on Facebook and Twitter for the louder sounding promotional activities. Adding more to it, Kern said, “The youth as well as the women in India today are independent and are making decisions on their own. The A Class will surely satisfy their needs,” which means women are also in the list of its soft targets.

Taking a look at the A Class, one can say that it is a new segment in the industry and Mercedes Benz is an initial auto brand to crack down the dilemma of hatchback in a pricey manner. We think now the compact SUVs had taken over the league from hatchbacks, and MB seems to be a late entrant in the fight where some of the market shares are also in the favor of BMW’s MINI, as had been in India for quite long time and is also proving worth to the money value as well exclusivity.

Lest, the wait and watch mantra will keep momentum going and would also let us know what the future had stored in for us.

The image which one can see over here is created by Geijutsutekinotenshi on Deviant Art and had used same nose of its younger sibling, whilst of the tail and head lamps sharing almost similar cues too. Those Z-stretching lines on sides and also the big bulging bumpers on rear makes us feel notches to that of last generation CR-V which is also having the identical outers but fleshed in a thick metal sheet for the sophistication and also value delivered for the money asked.

As learnt, the MPV will share same 1.5L of Amaze on initial stage, where one can expect petrol on the latter years of launch. Fuel efficiency and durability are the main factors which this carmaker has to observe minutely on the bespoken metal, and also the costing factor to make a frugal standing in down the line horizon. Talking about competition, it was revealed, Maruti Ertiga will be an immediate rival for this Honda offering that had already done good with the sales figure in initial stage and is proving better performance now too.

Any of the official confirmations about MPV launch hadn’t been delivered from house of carmaker but some days back one of the publications have reported, Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Honda India, was seen talking about the same on launch of Amaze. It is the only time brewed factor which will show real picture to us in future, and hopefully we think Fiat’s 1.3L Multijet diesel is also nowadays looking outdated to grip hold the market in its stride, which the new Honda 1.5L i-DTEC is making right moves in competition for the further scope of industry, where cubic centimeters (cc) of an engine does matters a lot unlike to that of high power delivered in low capacity used in present generation’s jag.

According to AutoCarPro Ashok Leyland’s Stile MPV will be revealed in the Indian market on July 16, 2013. There are also rumors in the market that vehicle might be launched during the festive season of Dushera and Diwali. The vehicle will be selling in two variant, diesel and CNG. It is also expected that Utility Vehicle might be blessed with the 1.5 litre Renault sourced K9K turbocharged diesel engine. This is the same engine that is also present in the Nissan Evalia. The diesel trim can churn out maximum power of 85 bhp and peak torque of 200 Nm. The engine is coupled with the five speed manual gearbox.

The Ashok Leyland’s Stile has been spotted a number of times during the test run. The vehicle basically looks similar to Evalia which is elegant and has appeared with the more traditional looking grille whereas the headlamp and the air duct are now smaller than its brother Evalia. Look wise there are much to compare with the Evalia but it would be better to see if Stile will be able to gain some good sale as it already known that Evalia is not doing any good for Nissan.

The 2014 F-Type symbolizes a comeback to the firm’s region: a dual-seater, translatable sports vehicle concentrated on presentation, quickness and driver relationship.

The said vehicle will be obtainable in 3 different versions comprising F-TYPE S, F-TYPE in addition to the F-TYPE V8 S.

As per reports F-TYPE S carries an opening manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of around $69,000 and will be in the United States market showrooms by May 2013.

Mr. Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director of Jaguar stated, “We have rested on the company’s sports vehicle legacy that stretches more than 75 years, and in the F-KIND we have reignited the blaze.”

“The Jaguar F-TYPE sports vehicle – not planned to be like anyone else’s sports vehicle – is ultra-specific, influential, bodily and most of all it senses energetic. The drive absolutely personifies all the company’s values.”

The multi-channel universal movement will consist of incorporated activity crosswise television, pictures, print, digital, mobile and tablet, in addition to web and mobile technologies for interactive social networking.

Spark44, the key strategic communications partner for the company, was accountable for the imaginative emplacement and approach, experience structural design, internet site design, and all resourceful executions.

“The incorporated drive attempts to connect clients with a stress on the F-TYPE car’s recital, sound, appearance and feel,” stated Joe Torpey, Communications Manager, Jaguar North America.

”The initial commercial, “Great Expectations” is the first of 2 television spots, and aired last night during the term culmination of ABC’s ‘Once Upon A Time’.

MyTurnToJag is a social media competition where the company’s buffs and social media buffs can forward a tale explicating why it’s their turn to drive the brand new F-TYPE. 4 champions will be chosen based on their submission, and the company will curate a wonderful drive for every victor in different areas of the country comprising Los Angeles, New York, Miami as well as Chicago.

Thus as an outcome the, Indian auto maker had took decision to deploy a new soldier in the range and that too at the starting point to counter rivals easily.

The newbie is expected technically to do everything same but shedding down the rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, automatic temperature control AC and also that famous 6 inch multimedia system. At present, W6 variant is the basic name in XUV 500 model plate, which is priced at around Rs. 12 lakh (ex showroom Mumbai), tends to be replaced another sibling on the flagging post. However, no official confirmation from the organization but pour sources in industry had revealed such info.

Mean while enjoy the technical specifications of W8 variant, till the newbie is revealed on paddock safely:

• Displacement cc: 2179cc

• No Of Cylinders: 4

• Power PS rpm: 141 Ps (103kW) @ 3750 rpm

• Torque Nm rpm: 330 Nm

• Turbo Charger: Yes

• Super Charger: No

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Fuel Capacity: 70

• Transmission Type: Manual

• Gear Box: 6 Speed

• Minimum Turning Radius (m): 5.6 m

• Front Brakes: Disc

• Rear Brakes: Disc

• Wheel Size: 17 Inches

• Tyre Size: P235/65 R17

•  Front Suspension: McPherson type with anti-roll bar

• Rear Suspension: Multilink type with anti-roll bar

• Body Style: SUV

• Seating Capacity: 7

• No.of Doors: 5

Also seen some of the journalist at Navarra racetrack in Spain last week, the Jaguar official too had revealed blue prints for India and had created havoc on our local shores. Moreover, this piece of news had notched our excitement to some extreme levels, which we expect may also drive similar results from your side as well. The thing is, F-Type test mule is spotted doing rounds in Pune (India) without any camouflage, except the one that is placed to cover the ‘Jaguar’ logo on mags, coveted as if no one knows this beauty due to its other body parts and such.

Speaking at the occasion for receiving achievement, Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said, “No design project has given me greater pleasure than the creation of the F-TYPE. It’s a project I’ve looked forward to from the moment I joined Jaguar, and it’s one that’s given my team and I great satisfaction. The F-TYPE is a sports car that is true to Jaguar’s design values – beauty of line and purity of form – and I’m honoured that the World Car of the Year jury has recognized our work with this award.”

As learnt, the Jaguar F-Type is scheduled for local market with tags namely, V6 S and V8 S costing around Rs. 1.5 crore badge.

Divulging other details, the V6 S boasts 3.0L displacement which propels 380PS at the max churn of 275 kmph, whereas V8 S seeks 495PS at 300 kmph. Both of the bespoken jags are stratified with supercharger and an 8 speed automatic gearbox that drives powertrain from rear wheels.

Need not to say, Jaguar F-Type is a two seater convertible, which right now did not had coupe version in the kitty, but as expected Jaguar may soon embed a one in its bay at a near future.

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The gist of this dragged subject is Czech carmaker now had to go down the line to gain maximum conversion rates instead of dwindling with the only exclusivity in the badge rather than the fat profit margins on sales sheet.

To an extent one can say that, being a down the line player, Mahindra had outdone others in the up market with XUV 500 and hence, now globally acclaimed Renault Duster had took over the Indian rigidity in the SUV stride just last month. If this the top-to-bottom fluency can happen then why not the vice versa.

Looking at present scenario, Yeti had not given those desired results due to the high priced segmentation, where the rivals took an advantage of this and vroom their own sales, leaving such international product scuffling with overcoat on backseat. No the disappointment, we seem something fishy going under the hat of Skoda which may come out neat in the near future in form of affordable SUVs to stand frugal in our market.

Plotting the imagination on extended pitches, we expect MQB platform to be pinned underneath, and about designs, no issues the parent company would help its sophisticated rich brat in the making, even the automaker also had a lot of engine in its kitty, both petrol as well as diesel, so dropping us a new bug at near future is for sure.

Lastly, we had also mentioned a couple of days back, Volkswagen may launch luxurious compact SUV by 2016, seems may share some of the cues with this one as well. If one can remember, then we all had learnt that Skoda announced to roll out around six cars every year in all the market, which this SUV may pose as a part of the same, and this briefing was made at the time of 2013 Skoda Octavia revelation, on which we are claiming this metal to be on board soon.

The image which is posted on this blog is taken by Indiancarsbikes, on the outskirts of Pune named Chakan, near the manufacturing unit of this German auto brand.

Ripping off the peel from whole, it’s found, CrossPolo is burgeoned with off-road kits, silver roof rails, rear mounted spare wheel, re-styled front and rear bumpers, taller alloys, and some more tit bits here and there, giving a feel of total SUV figured to climb the very steep uphill at ease.

However, not much of the revelations can be made, but we expect the new 1.5L diesel jag to be hanged hang under the hoods, which will give it the complete feel of off roader right from the steering.

As also leant, the Volkswagen is having pipeline empty till 2016, no newbies to be breaking ground at this attempt, hence the CrossPolo is also not an exception, making grounds clear for the Ford EcoSport to play cash collection with the a couple of lucky draws opened in its flip. Our suggestion will also remain for this German carmaker, making things happen after the trend is outdated decreases the life of product, hence which then had to be taken care like putting up the facelifts and special offers to reach chokingly on the other end.

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