Automotive Updates - 15th January 2015
- Nissan India today launched the second product from the
budget brand, Datsun. The Datsun Go+ was launched with prices starting at INR
3.79 lakhs, ex-Showroom, Delhi. The Go+, based on the Go hatchback, is
powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol engine capable of 68 PS (67 bhp)
at 5,000 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, matched to a 5-speed manual
gearbox. A diesel engine is not available. Read more: http://indianautosblog.com/2015/01/datsun-go-plus-launched-164550#ixzz3Ov2zYz8B
- Audi has opened 2015 by launching its most powerful as well as the fastest road
car, the limited edition Audi R8 LMX in India. The supercar, which delivers
breathtaking performance and groundbreaking technology, is the first production
car with laser high beam lighting in India. The R8 LMX is priced at Rs 2.97
crore (ex-showroom Delhi/Mumbai. The Audi R8 is the dynamic, top‑of‑the‑line
Audi model. Its high-revving, mid‑mounted engine, double wishbone suspension
and ASF (Audi Space Frame) aluminium body are closely based on
racing. - See more at: http://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/audi-india-launches-r8-lmx-supercar-rs-297-crore-7377#sthash.gsoFTJqc.dpuf
- Hero MotoCorp has sold around 2 lakh two-wheelers in the
markets outside India. The company has registered a 30 per cent growth selling
over 201245 units in 2014. In comparison, the number of units sold in 2013 were
135184 units. Ever since Hero ended its alliance with Honda, the Gurgaon based
manufacturer has been focusing on the international market. Hero MotoCorp has
big plans for future as the company plans to work in over 50 countries by the
year 2020. Hero MotoCorp has a production level of 6.65 million units as of now
and the company intends to increase its target. It plans to sell over 10 per
cent of its 12 million units in the international market by 2020.(cartrade.com)
- Hyundai Motor India has discontinued the production of its
popular hatchback, the Santro.Introduced in 1998 (sixteen years ago), the
Santro had been a successful model for the company. It managed to take on
established brands like the Maruti Zen, thanks to the additional interior space
it offered due to the tall boy design coupled with a responsive engine and good
reliability. The car helped Hyundai gain a foothold in the Indian market, which
was dominated by Maruti Suzuki and was responsible for the company breaking in
profits in a span of just seven months. The company kept its appeal strong by
giving it updates on a regular basis.(teambhp.com)
- Delhi High Court today extended the stay on the Competition
Commission of India's (CCI) order levying a penalty of Rs 471 crore on Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) for allegedly abusing its
dominant position in the spare parts market. Justice Rajiv Shakdher also
restrained CCIfrom
taking any "coercive measures" against the car-maker after it sought
protection on the ground that other automobile manufacturers have already got
relief from the division bench of the High Court and it be treated on par with
them. (ETauto.com)
- You read it first on MotorBeam. The much talked about
Italian motorcycle maker Benelli has postponed the launch of its offerings in
India to the third week of February from the original launch date of third week
of January. The world’s oldest motorcycle maker announced its plans to enter
the country late last year in a tie up with DSK Motowheels and also showcased
the first 5 models that will be brought into the country via the CKD route. Our
sources tell us that the delay for the launch has been caused due to
homologation issues, which will be rectified soon.(motorbeam.com)
- The much awaited hatchback Bolt from Tata Motors is finally
all set to be launched in the domestic market next week. Based on the
HORIZONNEXT philosophy the vehicle is expected to create quite a storm in the
hatchback segment in India. As per fresh updates the vehicle is likely to be
launched at a lucrative price tag of about Rs 4.25 lakh to about Rs 6.5 lakh.(cartrade.com)
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