BMW geared up to sell its China made cars overseas

German luxury automaker Bayerische Motoren Werke popularly known as BMW is on the verge to become the first foreign automobile manufacturer to sell its made-in-China vehicles overseas.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of BMW Group, China, Mr. Christopher Stark said that in the initial stage the company will export its 5-series sedan to the auto markets in Asia and Middle East along with the plans to spread in other countries by December end this year.

Mr. Stark was present at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China to make the announcement.

He added that the company has tied-up with Brilliance Auto of Shenyang city that is based in the North East part of China, to export its 5-series luxury sedans to the targeted regions on experimental basis by the end of this year.

The 5-series premium car was successfully launched in China by the company in August 2010 and since then it saw a remarkable increase in sales. In the year 2009, BMW had a share of 15 percent in the mid size car segment of the country, which went on to become nearly double last year at 27 percent with the introduction of this premium sedan. The German marquee rolls out its 3-series and 5-series sedans in the nation and has surpassed the one lakh sales milestone.

In order to maintain its reputation in the Chinese auto market and enhance company’s performance in sales, it now plans to establish a new manufacturing unit by early next year. In this upcoming plant, BMW will produce Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) X1 and 3-series sedans.

Ford Figo facelifted review

Ford India, 100 per cent subsidiary of the US based Ford Motors, world's leading auto maker has finally re-freshed its India available popular premium hatchback car model Ford Figo. Ford Figo is one of the most popular premium hatchback car model in India which is reporting buzz response to the customers against rivals. To push sales mark of this popular hatchback the company has developed its re-freshed version which more wiser than attractive than current running model. The all new Ford Figo facelifted gets extra features than present run model which make it decent in the segment.

Along with re-freshment Ford Figo price has also been hiked and its base model is available at Rs. 3.78 lakh while top-end Titanium variant has a price tag of Rs. 5.84 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. The every Ford Figo review for the re-freshed model has mentioned it decent and mindblowing which is expected to brake the market share of Maruti Swift, Skoda Fabia, Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Etios Liva, Honda Brio and Tata Indica Vista which the same same segment another popular premium hatchback cars in India.

Already Ford Figo features and specifications are great and the facelifted version has got more like stereo with USB connectivity on factory fitted 2-DIN stereo, Tilt Steering, eight-spoke alloy wheels and many more. Beside this, the company has used innovative technology under the hood which is capable to increase the Ford Figo mileage for this facelifted version. The new Ford Figo facelifted carries the same petrol and diesel engine. The petrol model comes equipped with 1.2 litre Duratec petrol engine that makes max power of 71 PS and peak torque of 102 Nm while diesel model has a 1.4 Duratoq diesel mill under the hood generating out peak power of 69 PS and 160 Nm of torque. A five speed manual transmission system is continue.

Ford Figo Facelifted pictures are now available on the Internet which look more wiser and impressive than current outgoing model. Meanwhile, Ford Figo variants for the facelifted models are same as current model. The petrol model is available in five variants along with hiked prices like LXI (Rs. 3.78 lakh) EXI (Rs. 4.16 lakh), EXI Plus BT (Rs. 4.30 lakh), ZXI (Rs. 4.44 lakh) and Titanium (Rs. 4.92 lakh). Meanwhile diesel model is also available in five variants such as LXI (Rs 4.70), EXI (Rs. 5.08 lakh), Exi Plus BT (Rs. 5.22 lakh), ZXI (Rs. 5.36 lakh) and Titanium (Rs. 5.84 lakh) at ex-showroom Delhi.

Overall, now the new Ford Figo is in full form which is expected to take on its rivals in the Indian domestic market. Beside this, Ford India is now planing increase its hatchback portfolio in India and mulling over to launch an another hatchback car model which is based on popular C+ segment sedan Ford Fiesta.

On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are Skoda Rapid, Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6. Meanwhile, Ford Feista AT, facelifted Honda City etc. are another upcoming models.

Tata Sumo Gold Review

Tata Sumo Gold is the new avatar of popular MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) Tata Sumo which has recently been launched in Pune and available all the Tata showrooms across the country. First time Tata Sumo was launched in India in 1994 and since than it has been one of the most popular MPV model in the Indian domestic market. The newly launched Tata Sumo Gold is the sixth generation version for this popular MPV which is fully based on new version of popular hatchback Tata Indica Vista which is expected to accomplish buzz response to the customers. The company has offered the new Tata Sumo Gold price in very competitive range and its base variant is available at Rs. 5.23 lakh while the top-end variant has a price tag of Rs. 6.74 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. In this new Tata Sumo Gold review we are proving full detail which is capable to prove it value for money and decent MPV in the segment.

Tata Sumo Gold price and variants:

Tata Motors have launched the new Tata Sumo Gold in two engine levels like BS-4 compliant 3.0 liter, CR4 diesel engine and BS-III compliant 3.0-liter TCIC engine. All the new Tata Sumo Gold variants for BS-IV complaint CR4 engine model are CX, LX, EX and GX. Meanwhile, BS-III complaint TCIC diesel engine model has also been offered in same in four variants as CR4 engine equipped model variants. Tata Sumo Gold price for CR4 engine equipped variants is given bellow:-

Tata Sumo Gold CX price - Rs. 5.54 lakh ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold LX price - Rs. 5.91 lakh ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold EX price - Rs. 6.23 lakh ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold GX price - Rs. 6.86 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi

The new Tata Sumo Gold price for TCIC BS-III complaint engine bestowed variants are as follows:-

Tata Sumo Gold CX price - Rs. 5.23 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold LX price - Rs. 5.6 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold EX price - Rs. 5.96 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold GX price - Rs. 6.6 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi

Tata Sumo Gold engine power and mileage:

As above mentioned that Tata Sumo Gold has been offered in two engine levels like BS4 compliant 3.0 liter CR4 diesel engine and BS-III compliant 3.0-liter TCIC engine. The 3.0 liter CR4 diesel engine develops peak power of 83.8 bhp and top torque of 250 Nm. The new Tata Sumo Gold mileage for this model is very impressive like 14.3 kmpl. Beside this, the BS-III compliant 3.0-liter TCIC engine of the popular MPV churns out peak power of 69 bhp (70 PS) and top torque of 225 Nm of torque. It delivers mileage as per ARAI certificates.

Tata Sumo Gold features and specifications:

The newly launched Tata Sumo Gold features and specifications which prove it eye-catchy in the segment are new soft and responsive accelerator paddle, smoother gearshifting, reduced NVH, more comfortable seats, four spoke, leather wrapped, steering wheel etc. All these new provided features appear in available Tata Sumo Gold pictures.

Overall, the new Tata Sumo Gold is expected a value for money and excellent performer among competitors. It would give stiff competition to new Mahindra Bolero, Toyota Innova and upcoming new version of Chevrolet Tavera.

Skoda Rapid launch tomorrow, four variants are expected

The Czech auto major, Skoda Auto is now finally ready to make its presence in the entry level sedan car market of India with the launch of newly developed C+ segment sedan, Skoda Rapid. As per earlier announcement, the company will be launching the all new Skoda Rapid in Indian the domestic auto market on 16th, November, 2011. The new Skoda Rapid is specially designed and developed for the Indian customers which is being produced at Volkswagen's Chakan plant near Pune, Maharastra on large scale. To make the new Skoda sedan car models popular in the market, the company has already displayed it in NDTV Car and Bike Show on 10th October, 2011.

The company has recently displayed the new launching C+ segment sedan, Skoda Rapid pictures on its official website which attract every eye-ball. It's front look just like premium hatchback Skoda Faiba while rear and interior is fully inspired by Volkswagen Vento. The company will also announce the new Skoda Rapid price for the Indian domestic market which is expected fall in the rang of Rs. 6.80 lakh to Rs. 9.00 lakh. But as per fresh reports the new beast will be available under price bracket of Volkswagen Vento.

The new Skoda Rapid features and specifications expected as standard in every variants which are driver assist, centralized console, audio system, adjustable seats, headrests, arm rests, tilt steering, spacious legroom, ABS, EBD, Airbags, central locking and many more. The Czech auto major will offer both petrol and diesel models in the new beast which used the same 1.6 L powerplant as Volkswagen Vento. There are four variants will be available in each model like Active, Ambition, Elegance and Elegance AT. It is expected one step ahead than Vento because Volkswagen does not offer AT option in diesel model meanwhile, Rapid's both models will have AT option.



The new Skoda Rapid variants will provide good choice to the customers from features wise while India available C and C+ segment sedan models like Nissan Sunny, Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Vento, Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti SX4 may see a drop in their market share. If we think about Skoda Rapid mileage than be fine because its petrol engine model would offer highest mileage of 15.5 kmpl meanwhile, diesel engine model provide impressive highest mileage of 20.4 kmpl. Overall, the new Skoda Rapid is speculated a decent entry level sedan and every Skoda Rapid review mentioned that it is expected to accomplish buzz response to the customers.

In Indian auto market some of newly launched car models are Hyundai Eon, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Tata Indica Vista, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, New Tata Indica Xeta and so on.

Volkswagen Vento review

With launch of popular sedan car model Volkswagen Vento, India's leading car maker company Volkswagen India which is 100 per cent subsidiary of Europe's largest auto maker Volkswagen, has forayed in to the Indian entry level sedan car market. Right now Volkswagen Vento is managing good position among India available popular sedan car models due to its excellent performance, impressive price and fuel efficiency and eye-catchy body design. The perfect German machine has been most popular in Indian domestic market and achieving good response from Indian customers. The overwhelmed company has recently launched Volkswagen Vento Breeze that carries more features than current earlier launched model.

The all new Volkswagen Vento is specially manufactured for Indian auto market. It is available in both the petrol and diesel models. Volkswagen Vento price is competitive in the segment. The base variant for petrol model is available at Rs. 7.02 lakh ex-showroom Delhi while top-end model has price tag of Rs. 9.26 lakh. Beside this, the base variant of diesel model has price tag of Rs. 8.03 lakh and high-end variant carries a price tag of Rs. 9.28 lakh at ex-showroom Delhi. Volkswagen Vento features and specifications are premium which prove it a decent sedan car model. And available Volkswagen Vento review has mentioned it a decent sedan car model.

Volkswagen Vento's petrol and diesel models are equipped with the same 1.6L engine. The 1.6L DOHC petrol engine generates maximum power of 105 PS at 5250 rpm and peak torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm. It is available in two variants like Trendline and Hinghline while an Automatic Transmission version is also available in Highline variant. The diesel engine of the popular Volkswagen sedan belts out massive power of 105 PS at 4400 rpm and top torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm. It comes mated with a 5 speed manual transmission. The new Volkswagen Vento mileage for petrol model is 11.5 kmpl in city and 15.8 kmpl on highways. Meanwhile, diesel model of the sedan is more fuel efficient than petrol and delivers impressive fuel economy of 15.5 kmpl in mass areas and 20.5 kmpl on long roads.

The German auto giant is offering major comfortable and safety features in the popular sedan such as livon fabric upholstery, chrome finish on front grille, halogen headlights, green tinted heat absorbing glass, rear AC vents, dust and pollen filter, front and rear tow hooks, full wheel covers, 2 tone anti-glare dashboard, Front centre armrest with a cup holder, 12V power outlet, Height-adjustable headrests, Anti-theft immobilizer, High mounted third brake light, Tilt Steering, Rear defogger, Central locking system, ABS, Dual airbags, Radio with CD-MP3 / WMA player and 4 speakers, Anti-theft system, interior surveillance and back-up alarm, 'Climatronic’ automatic air conditioning etc. Overall, the Volkswagen Vento is value for money entry level sedan.

Now Volkswagen India seeks to launch its a newly developed small car model Volkswagen Up in India very soon. The company will display this popular small car model at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo in January. Beside this, Volkswagen Golf is in pipe line. On the other hand, some of newly launched car models in India are Hyundai Eon, Nissan Sunny, Mahindra XUV 500, Honda Brio, New Tata Indica Vista, New Maruti Swift, New Volkswagen Jetta, New Honda Jazz, Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Beat diesel, Audi A6, Tata Aria 4x2, New Tata Indica Xeta etc.

Renault Duster in 2012

The business activities of Renault Motors are seemed to set on aggression now days. It has decided to pursue the progress by Renault Duster in 2012. Recently, the launch of its mini MPV Renault Modus get acknowledge by company’s officials. It’ll be launched in the approaching month of October of this year and get opened for the challenges against well-established competitors like Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, Maruti Grande Vitara and New Tata Aria.

Last year, the dissolution of joint-venture between Renault Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra has been done. Thereafter, within short period of time it has achieved good approach to customers’ desires by the means of its sedan and SUV versions – Renault Fluence and Koleos. There was only three months of gap between their launch that’s really remarkable and now almost after 2 months Modus will get launched and then Renault Duster.

So, we can say that the experts have planned very well the business expansion of Renault in India. The upcoming Duster will be marked its presence as low priced SUV that will be based on the platform of Logan. As per expectations of makers, it’ll give an aggression to Renault’s run into this segment. They are also making their level best efforts for the localization of Duster before its launch so that they can have reasonable deal to Indian customers. It’ll be manufactured in company’s Chennai production plant which has capacity to hold enough manufacturing of it.

The Duster Prices are not yet confirmed but as per inklings, it’s been expecting that it’ll hover around the tag of Rs. 8, 00,000. But the competition in this segment is really very tough as it’s been overshadowing by the active performances of hard beaten competitors like Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo, Chevrolet Tavera, Tata Safari, and Toyota Innova. All of them are carrying tough challenges against each other which are growing tougher with the passage of time.

So, to hold the challenges against them Renault’s experts have worked restlessly over the mechanism of Renault Duster Engine. Now it has got very much clear that it’ll mark its presence as SUV. So, industry’s experts are hoping 1.5 liter dCi diesel packaging for its engine as it’s good for the peak power of 105 BHP and 240 NM of torque. And it’s expected to accelerate to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds and it’ll actively be backed by 5-Speed Manual Transmission System.