Automotive Updates - 22nd and 23rd March 2015
- MRF Ltd, the largest tyre maker in India, announced on
Monday that will invest Rs.4,500 crore in its two factories in Tamil Nadu as
part of its expansion plan. The Chennai-based tyre company informed BSE that as
part of its expansion plan, it proposes to invest in its plants at Perambalur
and Arakonam in Tamil Nadu over seven years. The government of Tamil Nadu
considered the proposal and decided to accord ultra-mega project status under
the Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy of 2014. The memorandum of understanding
between the state government and the company in this regard is expected to be
signed shortly.Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/lbt2YLRUP5UjfmI6ilnVQP/MRF-Ltd-to-invest-Rs4500-crore-in-TN-to-ramp-up-capacity.html?utm_source=copy
- Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP) is looking to
test another set of cars from India later this year. The UK-based organisation
will take a final call regarding the tests by May. It is currently having
discussions with its partner for the 'Safer Cars for India' campaign – the
Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) – and various vehicle OEMs. As part
of the campaign, GNCAP has tested two set of cars from India so far. The first
set of cars, tested in January 2014, comprised the Hyundai i10, Tata Nano,
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Figo. In the second round
of tests conducted in November last year, the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the
Datsun Go were tested. - See more at: http://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/gncap-looks-test-cars-india-8016#sthash.aexgTvRW.dpuf
- Italian super bike manufacturer Ducati has announced its
re-entry into the growing Indian two-wheeler market with plans to operate sales
and service network under a subsidiary. The company first made its debut in
Indian in 2009 partnering with Precision Motor India, which was its exclusive
importer. In January last year, Ducati decided to start its own national sales
company in India and Precision Motors would become one of its distributors.The
Italian maker has now opened three dealerships in three major cities of the
country including Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon. The company has also announced to
open its fourth dealership in Bangalore shortly.(cartrade.com)
- Nissan Motor is working on strengthening the body shell of
the Datsun GO hatchback using higher-grade steel and reinforcements, after a
UK-based watchdog questioned the safety features of the first model the
Japanese car maker launched in India under the revived Datsun brand. The
Datsun GO received zero rating in Global NCAP's crash test. The watchdog, which
said the vehicle's structure collapsed during the test, had written to Nissan,
asking it to withdraw the model because of the "grave risk" to
passengers in the event of a crash. Some other small-car models from India had
also failed in the test. (Etauto.com)
- Already controlling more than 33% of the 3-wheeler market in
India, Piaggio today launched the Ape Xtra Dlx at a price of Rs 1,75,000 in
India. While the Ape has been available in the market for quite some time, this
new Xtra Dlx model carries some style and reliability enhancements. Powered by
a naturally aspirated, air-cooled, single cylinder, 436 cc diesel engine that
pumps out 7.4 hp at 3600 rpm and 18 Nm of torque between 2200-2400 rpm, it
promises to return an efficiency figure of 36 kpl.(motoroids.com)
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