Ford Endeavour number one in SUV Segment

Ford Endeavour ranked number one SUV segment giving a tough challenge to its rivals. The SUV experienced high sales in October 2008 with the market share of 27.65 percent of market share.

Endeavour from the premium segment is an impressive SUV that carries its style, good fuel efficiency,performance, and comfort. The Endeavour shines on the Indian roads since its launch in India.

Ford Endeavour, as a festive offer was introduced with hi-tech GPS navigation system, in-car chiller cum warmer and a 5th door convex mirror. With all these features Endeavour received a good response. The competition becomes tougher now, as every car manufacturer will work hard to fight back with Endeavour.

New Generation Indica Vista Launched

Tata Motors introduced the all new limited version of Indica Vista in Indian car market. All new generation Indica Vista was launched with a complete new look. The car offers alloy wheels, gold finished grill garnish, golden emblems & mascots and a specially designed number plate.

Indica Vista is available in both petrol and diesel version and carries the price tag ranging from Rs 4 Lakh to 5 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The all new look is focused on interiors as well as the exterior.

With the improved design and handsome look, the new generation Vista will be a tough challenge to Maruti Suzuki Swift, and Hyundai i10.

Carazoo wins the ‘best automotive award’

India’s one of the fastest growing car portal Carazoo.com celebrates its victory after winning the award for ‘ the Best Automotive Website’2008. Organised by MetrixLab of Netherlands, the contest was held in ten different countries including India with the criteria based on highest average on Content, Navigation and Design.

MetrixLab of Netherlands is an innovator in the online research. With its high quality research, product, and service the company focuses on the scientifically valid, fast and cost effective method for data-collection.

Carazoo, the first Indian car portal interactive animations offers the virtual ‘touch and feel’ experience. This is not the first award for Carazoo, it has also won ‘PC World Award‘ for the ‘best design’ in the automobile website category. These awards clearly indicates the popularity of the site.

Witness the Launch of Hyundai i20

Here comes the time to witness the launch of dazzling Hyundai i20 in the Indian car market. The car makes enters India with a big bang.

The intoxicating shape, beauty, style, and interiors of the car redefines small car segment in India. The car was designed and manufactured keeping in mind the needs and expectations of the car consumers.

Designed with innovative style and shape, the car exterior is adorned with body coloured radiator grille, attractive headlamps, colour-co-ordinated bumpers, and striking rear light clusters. The car is even more pleasing and elegant in the interiors. When you peep into the car, you’ll find a host of attractive and functional car features.

Available in three variants – Magna, Asta, and Asta (O), this new car is propelled with a powerful 1.2 Litre Kappa, DOHC petrol engine. The base variant of the car is decorated with 60:40 split folding rear seats, 2 DIN CD + MP3 Music System, refrigerated glove box, and a stylish multi information display. And the top end version looks more more exciting with steering mounted audio control, fully automatic A/C, leather wrapped steering wheel and TGS knob, foldable key with keyless entry function, height-adjustable driver seat, and and adjustable head rest, adorning the interiors.

You also have a wide range of colour options to choose from. The new Hyundai i20 with its energizing style, appeal, and performance is known to set a new standards in the Indian automobile industry.

Top 10 Car Battery Maintenance Tips

Car battery is the rechargeable battery that provides electric power to various car components. The elementary function of the battery is to kick start the car. In addition, the battery offers additional power for various electronic elements in the car.

If the car battery acts as an integral part of the car, then it’s very significant to take good care of the battery. Seasonal checks and periodic maintenance of the car battery is essential to raise life of the battery as well prevent various ignition issues.

Signs of Low Battery

Here are some of the warning signs that indicate low or failing car battery:

• Dim dash lights

• Low headlights

• Slow ignition

• Ineffective car air-conditioner

• Short circuit in the electric wires

• Improper working of various car electronic

Here are top 10 car battery maintenance tips:

1. First of all, it is crucial to keep the battery clean and free from debris. To do so you can use bicarbonate of soda and a non-metallic brush to remove any corrosion from the battery cables.

2. Then, unplug the cables and clean the surface area encircling the battery terminals and cables.

3. To withdraw the battery cables first unplug the negative cables and then the positive.

4. Take away the battery cover and check the electrolyte level. The level should be about half an inch deep. If the level is low, add clean distilled water and allow it to mix well with the battery acid.

5. Check the battery case for any kind of leak and breaks. If in case there’s any crack replace the battery casing.

6. Ensure the car battery is well secured inside an insulated battery case. While driving there are vibrations felt that may damage the battery. Don’t over secure the battery with firmly placed clamps as this may hamper the functioning of the battery.

7. Car battery is composed of dangerous battery acid. Be careful when you remove the battery or replace it.

8. To reinstall the battery cables, first connect the positive cables and then the negative.

9. Apply a little petroleum jelly onto the battery terminal before fastening the cable clamps to the posts. This gelatinous substance will help slow down corrosion and enhance the battery.

10. Today many different types of car batteries are available. In some of the batteries you would find indicator lights. If there is a green indicator, it tells that the battery is functioning effectively, if the light turns black it tells that the battery needs to be recharged, and if the indicator turns yellow or no colour, it tells that the battery needs to be replaced.

Maruti Cars with Best Apeal

Maruti cars won the best APEAL (Automotive Performance Execution and Layout) in the study conducted by JD Power Asia. The international organization conducts a survey on all new cars and offers a list of best cars in terms of new vehicle design and performance, completely based on the response and feedback given by car owners.

Maruti has always been tagged as the biggest Indian car manufacturer. Even in this turbulent time when the car sales are falling and competition is increasing, the company has successfully maintained its grip in the car market.

Four of the Maruti Suzuki cars have won the award for gaining top position in their respective car segments. WagonR topped the compacr car segment, Swift ranked first in the premium compact car segment, Swift Dzire the best option in entry midsize car, and Maruti Suzuki SX4 topped in the midsize car segment.

All the four Maruti car models have given a new reason for Maruti to smile. Though the car market is currently facing a meltdown, Maruti is rejoicing its 25th anniversary and the ranking received by JD Power.

Hyundai i20 ready to roll out

Korean car major Hyundai Motors India is all set to launch the the next i-series in India. The five door hatchback i20 will hit the Indian roads by December end.

In October i20 made its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new car which will be manufactured at the Chennai plant will be powered by the 1.4-litre petrol Kappa engine. The Kappa engine was first fitted to Hyundai’s most popular hatchback- Hyundai i10.

In November this year the first shipment of Hyundai i20 was exported to Europe. This model is expected to replace Getz in the European market. i20 is expected carry the price tag ranging from Rs 5.08 Lakh and Rs 5.24 Lakh will compete with Suzuki Swift and Skoda Fabia.

Hope like i10, i20 too will experience the fruit of success in India.

Maruti Suzuki launches Green Cabs

Car manufacturers are joining the ‘ green revolution’ by rolling out eco-friendly cars. Indian car major Maruti Suzuki is thinking ‘green’ too and launched ‘Green Cabs’ in the Andhra Pradesh. This concept will be supported by Maruti M800 AC Duo powered by LPG .

Green Cabs will be also assisted with the GPRS system which is linked to a call centre, monitoring the movement of the vehicle. Green Cabs will have lowest fares compared to other taxi fare.

The interior is enhanced with the good quality materials and convenient features. During the launch programme, Swarupchand Kothari, the promoter of the Green Cab was handed over the Key of M800 by the Andra Pradesh Transport Minister Swarupchand Kothari and R.S. Kalsi,

Chief General Manager for Sales, Maruti Suzuki.

LPG fuel is not only eco-friendly but also reduces the burden on pocket, as it is also cheaper than than petrol and diesel. Maruti Suzuki also has the duo version for its other models like Maruti Suzuki WagonR Duo and Omini LPG are great success in the Indian car market.

Endeavour rules the SUV Segment

Ford Endeavour from the SUV segment has given tough time to its rival by being the number one SUV. Endeavour carries an amazing style and design with out compromising on performance. It is one of the most desirable SUV that appeals every buyer.

Leader in its class since its launch in India, the premium SUV has created a good impression in the Indian car market.

Ford India as a festive bonanza rolled Endeavour with hi-tech GPS navigation system, in-car chiller cum warmer and a 5th door convex mirror which received a very good response in terms of sales.

Endeavour shines on the Indian road with with bold and impressive looks.

Carazoo wins again

 Carazoo gets another reason to celebrate. Carazoo.com, one of the fast growing car portal was appreciated with another award for ‘ the Best Automotive Website’2008. The contest for the best automotive award was held by the MetrixLab of Netherlands in ten different countries including India. Carazoo matched the criteria of highest average on Content, Navigation and Design.

MetrixLab of Netherlands is an innovator in the online research. With its high quality research, product, and service the company focuses on the scientifically valid, fast and cost effective method for data-collection.

Carazoo as we all know is the first Indian car portal with interactive animations. This is not the first award for Carazoo, it has also won ‘PC World Award‘ for the ‘best design’ in the automobile website category. These awards clearly indicates the popularity of the site.