Santro Back in Full Swing

Hyundai Santro, one of the most popular hatchbacks, was on ‘mute mode’ since the launch of the next generation Hyundai i10. The i10 impressed car buyers with its more dynamic styling and zippier performance thus taking away all the attention from the flagship model Santro.

The i10 received a good sales figure and also bagged the title ‘Best car of the year 2008′. Santro is now slowly bouncing back to its earlier fame. The all-time favourite Santro’s sales were higher than expected by the company. Hyundai’s efforts to level out the sales of i10 and Santro have been successful.

To much surprise, even when new variants of the Hyundai i10 were launched with next generation Kappa engines, Santro’s sales did not dip and remained steady. The ‘Sunshine Car’ car has won itself a lot of admiration and consideration after the launch of its CNG and LPG variants. The secondary car fuels gained popularity with the people after the prices of petrol and diesel had shot up in the previous months.

Honda bags four awards

Honda India the subsidiary of the Japanese car manufacturer Honda Motors had a reason to celebrate even at the time of crisis. The car major shines away bagging four awards for its model leaving behind its rivals with bare hands.
The award function was organized by UTVi Autocar 2009 which was held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai. The all new Honda City won two awards, one for the ‘Best Design and Style’ and another one for the Viewers Choice Award’ . The new Accord was made the Best Luxury Car 2009’ and Honda Civic Hybrid- India’s first hybrid car was crowned with Best Luxury Car 2009’

All the Honda models are great success in the Indian car industry and the accolades are worth their every effort. These awards will help in boosting up the car brands’ enthusiasm, therefore further strengthening their position in india.

Chevrolet to introduce Spark LPG and Aveo CNG

The fuel prices will be always fluctuating. Now because of the global recession, the crude oil prices have slashed resulting in the fuel price cut. But the market will not remain the same. Once it regains to its normal stage the prices would definitely go high and with extra burden on pockets.
As a solution many car manufacturers are rolling out alternate fuel for their cars. The number of LPG and the CNG cars are increasing on the Indian roads. Now one of the main car manufacturer General Motors to strengthen its position is expanding is product line. GM India will be adding new members to its stable. The new variants will be Chevrolet Spark with LPG version and the CNG version of Chevrolet Aveo.
The Indian car market already have CNG and LPG version cars. They are not only economical but also green in nature as they omit less pollution. Hope every car manufacturer will have a CNG and LPG version added to their product portfolio. This will further support the minimum usage petrol and diesel as they are nearing scarcity.
In order to explore the Indian market more strongly, GM has also ventured in to the used car market as there is great potential for used cars in the market.

Captiva Automatic Introduced

Chevrolet Captiva the popular SUV from the house of General Motors entered the Indian car industry in 2008.Now for the year 2009 the Captiva has added the automatic version making the drive more simpler and joyful. Powered by 2.0L turbo diesel engine is mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The SUV poses a grand exterior design and a roomy interior loaded with features.

Captiva Automatic is supported with four wheel drive system and allows easy shift of power from four wheel drive to two wheel drive based on the terrain. Captiva Automatic offers power windows and central locking system. Load restraining net, front passenger underseat stowage and a deposit box for coins or maps are some of the added features.

Another notable feature is Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) which maintains helps in tracking the information from the steering wheel, tyres, brakes and accelerator pedal and making automatic adjustments during any kind of emergency.

New BMW 7 Series introduced

BMW introduced the fifth generation 7 Series in to the Indian car market with inspiring design, superior driving dynamics, and innovative engineering.

It is supported with three variants- 730Ld, 740Li and the 750Li, marks a new era automobile design. 7-series carries a awe-inspiring interior clubbed with luxury features.

The exterior of the car is appealing and takes you to dynamic proportions, elaborated side views, sculptural surfaces, and low-slung kidney grille enhancing the classy look. The same elegance, style, and aesthetic appeal is continued in the car interior.

The interior flaunts with Dynamic Damper Control which allows the dampers to adjust automatically to suit varied driving and road conditions. Integral Active Steering for better handling, Head Up Display with thermal imaging camera for video picture, Black Panel technology instrumentation high resolution colour display of all the motoring information.

Currently only BMW 750Li with the price tag of Rs 93,30,000 (ex-showroom) will be sold the other two variants will be seen only by mid 2009.

Shraddha Kadakia Captures her Passion for Cars

In today’s world even women are interest and have passion for cars. Car photography is a segment which is already explored by women abroad but it sis some thing news in India..

The word ‘motor’ is always associated with men’s world Many assumed and still are under the wrong impression that women do not know anything about cars But Shraddha Kadakia is very passionate about cars and captures every beauties on wheels. Her love for cars grew along with her age and this young automobile photographer loves to click them at various location and also car stunts performed by the drivers.

Some of her impressive photo shoots include latest launches, car accessories and technologies which including Skoda, Maruti, Bajaj, Apollo and many more. Shraddha accepts the fact that automobile photography is all new segment for women in India. She also confirms saying that it is not a glossy world with AC rooms and luxury comforts. One has to be really strong and have the ability to deal with heavy metal, heat, heavy lights and long hours.

Hyundai to introduce facelifted Verna

Hyundai car manufacturer is all set to roll out the upgraded version of Verna into the Indian car industry.

Verna will carry minor changes in exterior and interior styling. A chrome strip on grille and all new bumper will be the latest addition, whereas the new interior will have integrated audio system. The new Verna will be also enhanced with few luxury feature.

Verna competitors like new Honda City, revamped Ford Fiesta, and the launch of Fiat Linea will give tough competition to Verna and this facelift was necessary to sustain.

Hyundai recently added a premium hatchback i20 to its stable. The i-series stared with the popular i10, which won millions of hearts. Hyundai is all set to give a tough competition to its rivals this New Year. Let’s wait for the new Verna to rock on the Indian roads.

Sonata Transform from Hyundai

The upgraded version of Sonta Embera called as Sonata Transform made a grand entry into the Indian car market by Hyundai Motors. The new Sonata Transform offers two variants both in petrol and diesel version. The petrol engine is powered by 2.4 litre and the diesel is powered by 2.0 litre CRDi engine. The diesel variants gives an option of a manual transmission or H-matic automatic transmission.

The Sonata Transform carries both exterior and interior changes. The luxury car comes with high end new and improved exterior features like enlarged grille and headlamps with auto off switch, wider bumper, newly designed 5-spoke alloy wheels, chrome tipped dual exhausts. The interior is upgraded with all new centre console, blue lit illuminated dash, luxurious leather upholstery, chrome and woodgrained inlays on door trim, leather wrapped steering wheel, fully automatic climate control.

The new car also ensures advanced safety features like electronically controlled ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), six airbags crumple zones, side impact beams and impact sensing door unlocking system,engine immobiliser.

The luxury sedan which will be a tough competition to Honda Accord and Volkswagen Jetta will fall into the price range between Rs 13.9 lakh to Rs 15.9 lakh (ex-showroom price).

New Spark from Chevrolet to India

Chevy as popularly known globally has showcased its all new cute little car Spark at North American International Show. Spark has already won many Indian hearts with its smart design, luxurious features and flawless performance.
It is said that the new Spark will carry a different name and will fall under the class of premium hatchback. It is time for Hyundai i20, Tata Indica Vista, Maruti Swift, and Skoda Fabia to fasten its features as new Spark could spark it up.
However, the existing Spark which is heartthrob of the people will not be replaced and will continue its magic on the Indian roads. Created by GM Europe, the new model will hit the Indian roads by 2011.
The new Chevrolet Spark will be beautified with mind blowing style, spacious cabin and most importantly the fuel efficiency. It will create a new theme in the list of premium hatchbacks.
Spark model has contributed a great sales score to GM’s figure and provides a a fresh, young look that mainly targets the younger crowd.

Fiat Linea introduced to Indian Car Market

Fiat the Italian car manufacturers finally rolled out Linea sedan into the Indian Car Industry. Linea is available in three variants namely Active, Dynamic, and Emotion for both petrol and diesel version. Linea boasts with its Italian design that perfectly matches the Indian requirement..

The exterior styling is great and is embellished with dual parabola head lamps with the modern retro grille expressing the aggressive and bold look. The ergonomically and lavishly designed , ultra spacious interior is mind blowing. The luxurious cabin is adorned dual shades of beige and black, leather wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, easy to read instrumentation, unique airvents at rear for foot and knee level pampering you to a great extent.

It highlights the latest Blue& Me technology for much simpler and easy lifestyle. Created with Microsoft, Blue & Me is a handsfree system which recognizes universal voice irrespective of who is talking. It is the technology that picks up the voice instantly. Once the bluetooth paired mobile phone is connected to the system you can make or receive end number of calls. And all this can be done with voice commands and without affecting your concentration.

Linea that carries the price tag ranging between Rs 5-8 Lakh is available in attractive colours.