GM-Wuling Hong Guang may be launched in India

The Hong Guang presented by SAIC-GM-Wuling flaunts a well-designed exterior that's truly compact. The relatively small engine changes traditional perceptions of compact business vehicles. It may come with P-TEC 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre engine options as the first business vehicle with an engine displacement under 1.6 litre. The car puts on show a lot of grace with its side body lines flowing smoothly in a simple and acute manner. The dazzling six-inch aluminium alloy wheels add the missing streak of luxury while the carrier on the rear-sloping roof adds to the vehicle's functionality.

The Hong Guang's interior has round interfaces and arcing lines; proof of Chinese design that also gives a spacious feeling. The handy central console is dual-toned with sedan-like instruments. The car has a T-shaped interior layout with a 2+2+3 seating layout. It has been aimed at luring those looking for a business vehicle with exceptional fuel economy, terrific functionality and at an affordable price.



Hong Guang comes with 5 manual gears, power steering and with 7 people seating capacity.

Excluding Headlamp Washer, Xenon Headlamps, ORVM Indicator, GM-Wuling Hong Guang has parts like Trip Meter, Tachometer, Body Color Bumpers.

Though parts like Auto Headlamps, Auto Viper, Buttons / Controls on steering, Sun roof, Rear AC Vent, Leather seats, Remote boot, are missing, GM-Wuling Hong Guang is well furnished with Folding Rear Seats, Tinted glass, Door mirrors, Music system, Driver seat adjustment, Steering adjustment, Rear armset, Rear defogger, Rear Wiper, Remote Fuel Filler, Central locking, Power windows, AC.

Following are present in : Fog lamps,, it doesn’t contain Rear seat belts, ESP, ABS, EBD, Traction control, Parking sensors, Safety Air bags.

Ex-showroom price of GM-Wuling Hong Guang is same in all cities ( Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, New Delhi,) where on road price / cost may change from Mumbai’s which is at Rs. 6,00,000 due to the difference in state tax.

Expected Launch Date: Mid 2011

New Volkswagen Vento Launched In India

Volkswagen launched its new Volkswagen Vento in India on 6th July, 2010. Due to Volkswagen’s feature of engines, exteriors and interiors or its performance, stylish and elegant looks, it has already become famous. Vento will be available with 1.6 L CRDI Diesel Engine & 1.5 L MPFI Petrol engine options. The car will be available with five speeds manual transmission and automatic transmission. The price of Volkswagen Vento is estimated in range 7 to 9 lakh.

Volkswagen Vento is C-plus segment car and its competitor cars include Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Fiat Linea and Toyota’s upcoming Etios sedan, Maruti Suzuki SX4, and Ford Fiesta.

Neeraj Garg, director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India said, “The way we were competitive when we launched the hatchback (Polo), similarly, we will be competitive in terms of value proposition and impact segment with the sedan. We are a premium brand with premium products and do not intend to be in the price-sensitive segment.”

Vento is the latest model of VW after VW’s and the successfully launched Passat, Jetta, Touareg, New Beetle, PhaetonPolo hatchback car. The Vento is designed according to requirement of car enthusiasts in the country.

The Car has traditional simple looks but the designers have designed the notchback portion with very satisfying proportions and very attractive. It has six-spoke alloy wheels which added compliment in its looks. It will be available in various colors including Deep Black, Flash Red, Glacier Blue, Silver and Candy White. The car is featured with 5 speed Manual and Automatic Transmission, Automatic Gearbox (Petrol Version), Chrome trimmed front radiator grille, Led light tail lamps, Alloy wheels. Vento is 5 seater car.

Volkswagen Vento Expected Price: Rs. 7-9 lakhs



Specifications of Volkswagen Vento:

• Vehicle Summary:

Car Name: Vento
Car Body Type: Sedan
Segment: C+ Segment

• Engine specifications:

Engine Type: Petrol
Displacement: 1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Maximum Power: 105 Bhp (Expected)
Maximum Torque: 158 Nm (Expected)

• Fuel and Mileage:

City Mileage: 11.2 kmpl
Highway Mileage: 15.4 kmpl

New Facelifted 2011 Honda Accord To Be Launched In India Soon

Honda as we all know is one brand which every Indian customer looks up to when he/she considers buying a luxurious sedan or a high end SUV and has gathered a lot of appreciation with highly acclaimed products like the Honda City, Honda Accord and the Honda CR-V.

Its been a while since the brand launched these cars in the Indian market and fortunately brought the face lifted models of the City and the CR-V pretty soon and also launched a completely new 7th generation Accord. But after the new accord in 2008 a long time has passed since the brand made any changes to it, and now after 3 years the all new face-lifted 2011 Honda Accord is all set to hit the market.

Erik Berkman, vice president of Corporate Planning and Logistics for American Honda Motor Co. said,”For 2011, the Honda Accord evolves again with sharpened styling inside and out, fuel economy gains and a broader application of popular features. The Honda Accord is designed to deliver a consistently rewarding ownership experience in the areas that matter most to sedan and coupe drivers.”

The EPA fuel economy of the vehicles has been drastically increased by 2 MPG in the city and 3 MPG ion the highway owing to the changes made to vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and transmission gear ratios.

The new redesigned alloys give a better appearance and its radius will now fall between 16” – 17” inches. The car looks bolder now and makes its presence more renowned in the crowd and the credit solely goes to the upscale design with new 3 step front grille, front bumper and rear deck lid and features minor changes on the interior as well.

The car will go on sale in the US by 2010 August and we hope that Honda brings it to India soon.

Tata Motors reclaims No 2 spot in domestic car market

It is by far the country’s largest automaker by revenues. Its dominance in the lucrative commercial vehicle segment is undiminished, despite a flurry of new entrants in the past few years. Is the car segment the next frontier for Tata Motors to conquer?

The company has never been forthcoming on the issue, but the market is buzzing with speculation about an impending battle between Maruti Suzuki — the incumbent — and Tata Motors for the top slot in the fast-growing car market. The speculation has been fuelled by a better-than-expected performance by its car division in June.

Last month, Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market jumped 53% year-on-year to nearly 30,000. This makes it India’s second largest carmaker, ahead of Hyundai Motors India. For Tata Motors, growth was led by the success of its recently launched sedan, Indigo Manza, and a big jump in the delivery of Nano. A strong demand for Manza more than doubled the sales of Indigo to 7,500 units last month, becoming a clear leader in the entry sedan segment.

Nano, meanwhile continues to gain traction after inauguration of its green-field manufacturing facility at Sanand, Gujarat. Last month, Nano sales doubled over the previous month and at this rate, the entry-level hatchback could soon emerge as the largest selling car in the Tata stable.

Tata Motors has done well to reclaim the number two spot in the domestic car market but a shot at the top slot looks well-nigh impossible at the current level. Maruti Suzuki is a strong incumbent with the widest model line-up in the industry.

Most importantly, Maruti has a vice-like grip over the bread and butter compact car segment, with a nearly two-thirds market share and a product portfolio to suit any budget. In contrast, Tata Motors continues to lag in the segment with a slow offtake of its Indica range. In the first three months of FY11, sales of Indica range were up just 8%, much below the industry growth rate.

The company’s ambitions have also been hurt by its failure to notch-up higher volumes in the sports utility vehicles(SUV) segment, with a weak response to its newly-launched Sumo Grande. The company’s SUV sales grew a modest 9% in the month of June 2010 and 20% during the first three months of the current fiscal.

Tata Motors can expect a better show in the segment in future, given the impending launch of its new SUV platform.