Hero MotoCorp plans 6th Plant, searching for a site in South India

India’s largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero Motocorp is planning to set up one more plant in South India in order to meet domestic demand easily. This would be company’s 6^th manufacturing plant making total capacity of producing about 12 million units per annum.

The company currently have major manufacturing plants at Dharuhera and Gurgaon in Haryana, Haridwar in Uttarkhand. PavanMunjal, MD & CEO of Hero MotoCorp said “We are looking to set up a plant in South India. It will be utilized to service the market there. We are scouting for land at the moment.

However, company did not share other information about the plan and time line of the project.But capacity of the plant would be about 1.5 to 2 million bikes per annum.

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Ford to Launch the 2014 Fiesta in June

After the very well response to the Ecosport, Ford wants continue its market up gradation with the launch of new 2014 Ford Fiesta.

The company is looking forward to launch this car in to ongoing month. The car will be available only in 1.5 TDCi engine initially, that is capable of producing 91 PS of Power and 204 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a five speed manual transmission and clams to deliver 25.01 kmpl.

The car gets new Aston Martin Grille that carries oodles of chrome and a spoiler lip. Interior changes include new meter with light blue illumination, new Ford Sync system with updated and new apps, a driver air bag, ABS with EBS standard on the new Fiesta with passenger airbags available on two trims other than the base model.

Price of the car yet not revealed.

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Top 5 Hatchback Deals in June, 2014

Diwali is much far to buy a car, if you are looking for a good deal, this comes to my mind analyzing current situation in the auto industry. There is only a month remaining for new budget to come and we don't know what new government is thinking about car industry. Previous month's industry sales report shows upswing in sales, it might motivate manufacturer to discontinue its costly discounting deals. So here are some deals you might find interesting.

Fiat Grande Punto

After dissolution of partnership with Tata Motors, Fiat has shown good aggression to boost up its sales. Now, the company is coming up with Grande Punto that has been through huge changes and make product feasible enough to give tough competition to its competitors.

It has really nice grace and features this time to please its customer. Most importantly, it is coming at huge benefit of around Rs. 87,000 to 95,000. The deal includes cash discount of Rs. 15,000 + exchange bonus of Rs. 50,000 and Corporate discount of Rs. 3,000. The company also offer free insurance on all the models and benefit on price of insurance depends upon version you choose.

Volkswagen Polo

 Volkswagen is introducing first facelift of Polo hatchback in next month and it seems to be in hurry to clear the stock of existing model. So there might not be any discount after a month or a two. If you are really not determined about facelift version, you must take decision to avail ongoing discounts.

The company is offering discount up to Rs. 80,000 on its Comfort line versions and up to Rs. 50,000 on its Highline versions. The deal includes exchange bonus of Rs. 20,000 and corporate bonus of Rs. 5,000. Cash discount remains Rs. 55,000 for comforline models and Rs. 25,000 on Highline models.

Tata Indica Vista

Discounts on Tata Vista ranges from Rs. 48,654 to Rs. 55,129. The company has 7 version of car on the Indian roads, the company is offering exchange bonus of Rs. 30,000 and corporate discount of Rs. 3,000 on all the models. In addition, company offers free insurance that benefit depends on car model you choose.

Tata Vista is good reliable car, which has been widely used for taxi and hospitality industry.

Maruti Ritz

A well designed, having good space inside the car is facing drought time in sale numbers because of its own sibling new Shift and some new launches from the competitors. The company is offering huge discount of up to Rs. 53,000.

The deal includes, cash discount of Rs. 30,000, Exchange bonus of Rs. 20,000 and corporate discount of Rs. 3000.

Maruti Wagon R

One of the very successful model from Maruti, is now facing tough time when it comes to its sales number now. Buyers have number of choice to make in the same segment and even Celerio is hitting on Wagon R's share in the market.

Now, it comes with huge discounts to keep its momentum in the market. The car maker offers cash discount of Rs. 35,000 and Exchange bonus of Rs. 15,000 and Corporate bonus of Rs. 3000.

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News of 2015 Ford Figo Sedan Revealed !!

Ford reveals tease images of New Ford Figo Sedan, the company named it Ka+ in Brasizil, while India, it will be known as Ford Figo Sedan. The car is expected to be launched in next year. The little difference will be drawn between Ka+ and Ford Figo sedan and that will give Ford Figo Sedan a sub-four meter car status to benefit the customers from excise duty.

The concept car was showcased at Auto Expo 2014, Delhi. In production version of the car headlamps, tail lamps will be similar to the concept model. The car looks promising in the teaser images revealed. New grille and a bit sporty design adds to car look.

Other information are yet not revealed, the car can be expected to have number of instrument, and might include the company’s SYNC technology.

News of Renault Scala Travelogue Edition launched at Rs. 8.79 Lac in India

 

Renault, a French multinational vehicle manufacturer owned Renault India Scala Travelogue edition of the car for Rs. 8.79 Lac.(Ex-Showroom, Mumbai). The company currently have five models in its Indian portfolio that include Fluence, Koleos, Pulse, Duster and Scala. The company last week launched new edition of Scala, named as a Scala Travelogue. The edition will be in petrol, diesel and petrol CVT options. This the next move of the company as it just recently launched Duster Adventure edition. 

 

The car comes with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation system. Features like rear sunshade and illuminated scuff plates. It comes with offer of two years extended warranty and free roadside assistance for four years. As per Mumbai Ex-showroom, the different variants are priced as below :

• Scala Travelogue RxL Petrol – Rs. 8.79 Lac
• Scala Travelogue RxL CVT Petrol – 9.98 Lac
• Scala Travelogue RxZ CVT Petrol – 10.93
• Scala Travelogue RxL Diesel – 9.66 Lac
• Scala Travelogue RxZ Diesel – 10.60 Lac

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Tata Motors wants Customer against Fraudulent Activities under its Name

Tata Motors, longed a police complaint against the fraudulent activities are happening under its name, and fraudsters are also using Tata Motors logo to strap people in to their offer. The company said that some fraudsters are using company’s name for gathering deposits from the general public which are fake and not sponsored or promoted by the Tata Motors.

Tata clarifies that these communications are purely made with the intent to defraud the general public and that the company has not authorized any person to require any payment /cash deposit to be made.

Some common technique used by these fraudsters is to ask prospective buyers to make certain payments in exchange with the prizes or a lucky draw. There were also advertisement release that was ask viewer to identify film stars and deposit money for its registration.

Earlier few months Tata Motor was also strapped in to fraudulent HR recruitment advertisement and deposit money interview registration.

The company has advise general public not to exchange money for such fraudulent schemes which is not authorized by the company.

BMW 7 Series High Security is coming to India

BMW’s 7- Series High Security is entering in to India soon. 7 Series latest version will make its entry in to India, and will face direct competition from Mercedes M-Guard and Audi A8 Security. The car is perfect combination of luxury and safety.

It is built out of the material tested in laboratories, which are bullet resistant and construction (VPAM) in Germany. The car has 7 Series High Security with VR7 Ballistic Protection for the entire car and VR7 for non-transparent areas according to 2009 guidelines. The car includes on board firefighting system, an emergency exit system, and emergency fresh air system. It can face bullet from AK – 47, it provides protection against engine fire, fire under the vehicle and tear gas.

 

Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW India said, “The BMW 760Li High Security provides optimum safety in the individual mobility segment in combination with unparalleled comfort of travel, superior drive technology and an abundance of innovative equipment features to guarantee confident motoring at all times.”

The 7 series, 760Li has a 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine, which is capable of producing 552 PS of power and 750 Nm of maximum torque. India, will initially have High Security Long Wheel Base version and this would be first Security car from BMW in Indian market.