Maruti Suzuki launches new 1000cc Alto, to take on competitors

Maruti Suzuki has launched a new version of Alto, with a more powerful engine compared to its existing model. The new version has a 998cc engine, compared to 800cc earlier. It is suppose to provide the highest fuel efficiency among petrol cars in the A2 segment, 20km per litre.

On the exteriors, it has been refreshed to give a distinctive look. The design of headlamps & tail lights is changed. The front and rear bumpers are new. It is 125mm longer than the earlier one. It is designed to be wider and taller too. All these make the car look bigger.

On the interiors, the gears and brake system are superior, giving a better driving experience. There is more leg-room for the rear seat passengers.

The car will be available in lxi and Vxi variants, in 6 colors: Sunlight Copper, Midnight Black, Fire Brick Red, Superior White, Ecru Beige & Silky Silver.



It prices range between Rs 3.03 – 3.16 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi, Rs 3.08 lakh – 3.21 lakh, ex-showroom, Bangalore.

On an average 20,000 units of Alto are sold every month. With the increased features provided by the new Alto, the sales figures are sure to go up. The market leaders Hyundai Santro and Chevrolet Spark are sure to face a stiff competition.

Maruti Suzuki has been a market leader in the small car segment, having around 50% of the market share. However, for the first time this has fallen to 47% and Maruti Suzuki is in top gears to regain its market share. Launch of Alto K10 is a beginning step towards this.

AMW Trucks - The Global trucks

India's first global truck series - 4923 TR and 2523 TP were delivered to the market in 2005. Today, AMW’s product portfolio comprises vehicles in 25, 30 and 49 tonne segments in haulage and fully built vehicles like Tippers, Dumpers, Transit Mixers, etc. AMW has constantly delivered products that increase productivity and profits for our customers and provide the best economic solution for their business.




Today, AMW is part of all major National Highway and other infrastructure projects with the brand capturing a healthy market share of 10% of the addressable market.

AMW’s trucks have also started making their presence felt in markets in Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

AMW trucks, tippers, transit mixers and other Fully Built Vehicles are part of many prestigious road, construction and mining projects in the country.






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The range includes :
* Cement Bulker
* Rock and Box body tippers
* Steel coil trailers
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Tata Motors Now Introducing New Vehicles

Indian automobile giant, Tata Motors is mulling over new fuel efficient cars as well as hybrid cars in emerging markets and also planning to increase the sales of its Jaguar and LandRover cars in India and China.

In India, the company plans to launch a new cross-over vehicle, two new passenger vehicles and a new range of heavy trucks, Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata said.

"The current range of vehicles has seen resurgence in demand, and the challenge before the company today is to deliver enough vehicles to meet market demand," said Tata in the firm's annual report.

He said China has emerged as the third-largest global market for Land Rover/Range Rover and "studies are underway to consider options to increase market penetration in China, India and other developing markets."

Tata said the company is also considering widening the range of Jaguar cars by introducing a station wagon, a new entry-level Jaguar, and a new roadster.

China's demand for cars has fuelled a rise in bottom lines of many a car maker, as sales grew almost 48 percent in 2009 to 8.4 million vehicles. In India, total passenger car sales increased by 24.5% to 1.9 million units in the fiscal year ending March.

The company also plans to revamp its entire Range Rover portfolio and promises "the new Range Rover 'EVOQUE' will have be a bold design evolution in sports utility vehicles (SUVs)."

Tata Motors, whose products include the world's cheapest car, Nano, had bought the Britain-based Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Ford in 2008.

Tata Motors posted a 41% growth selling 67,799 vehicles in July 2010 as against 48,054 vehicles in the like period of 2009. This includes the company's export products.

In the domestic market, it logged a 39% growth at 63,558 units which includes both passenger and commercial vehicles as against the 45,599 units sold in the same time last year.

Meanwhile, the company also announced that its holding firm Tata Sons' director R.Gopalakrishnan, will be stepping down from the board.

Gopalakrishnan was a director in group companies like Tata Motors and Tata Power and also held the posts of chairman in Tata AutoComp Systems, and vice chairman in Tata Chemicals, among other important positions.

KAMAZ Commercial Trucks Launched in India

KAMAZ Group of Companies launched new Commercial Trucks in India.

KVML is a joint venture company between Kamaz Inc. Russia and the Vectra group.

KAMAZ Group of Companies is the largest automobile corporation of the Russian Federation. KAMAZ Inc. ranks one of the leading world heavy truck manufacturer and takes 8th place in the world by production volumes of diesel engines. About 59 thousand people work in departments and associated companies of KAMAZ Inc.











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