Archive for October, 2008

Maruti hikes prices

Thursday, October 30th, 2008 636 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced an increase in the prices of models from its stable. The hike will range from Rs 2000 to Rs 6000.

SatGuide for all Symbian OS phones

Thursday, October 30th, 2008 348 Views

SatNav Technologies is now providing GPS navigation software for all Symbian OS mobile devices across the country. Users who purchase the software can install the navigation software on any Symbian OS phone.

Maruti Suzuki sales figures for Q2

Monday, October 27th, 2008 477 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has registered a Net Sales of Rs. 48,063 million (Net of Excise) during the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2008-09. The company had posted Net Sales of Rs. 45,297 million (Net of Excise) over the same period last year. Net sales reflected a growth of 6.1 ...

CarWale.com is four times more visited than its immediate competitor

Friday, October 24th, 2008 770 Views

Today’s Times of India reported ZigWheels as No 2 automotive site of India. The news bit was based upon a recent study by ComScore, Inc. As per the study, ZigWheels has around 3 million page views every month. We had tried to contact ComScore to know who is at the first ...

Maruti Suzuki launches new engine plant

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 823 Views

Maruti Suzuki India Limited inaugurated its next-generation KB-series engine plant at Gurgaon yesterday. Speaking at the occasion Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director Maruti Suzuki, said, “We are happy to introduce a brand new family of petrol engines for our customers."

Hyundai Genesis coupe makes world debut

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 838 Views

Hyundai Motor Co. has launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Island. The coupe follows the Genesis sports sedan launched earlier this year. Hyundai promises the Genesis to be the most affordable 300-hp sport coupe on the planet.

GM India launches new U-VA

Friday, October 17th, 2008 1,375 Views

General Motors India launched the new Chevrolet Aveo U-VA yesterday as part of General Motors’ centenary year celebrations.

Hyundai i20 debuts at Paris motor show

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 1,698 Views

The i20 is an eagerly-awaited car in the Indian marketplace. It was unveiled recently at the Paris auto show amid much fanfare. The success of Hyundai’s large hatchback, the i30, has people all over the world looking forward to the i20. Here are some facts and figures of the new ...

Honda promotes environmentally-friendly Civic

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 455 Views

Honda Siel Cars India Limited is raising awareness about how environmentally friendly the Civic hybrid is, and they've come up with a novel idea.

Lamborghini showcases Estoque four-door at Paris

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 545 Views

You've seen the teasers and scoured the internet for the possible answers. Here, then, is the newest Lamborghini on the block - the Estoque. And surprise, surprise, the engine's in front!

Volvo launches XC90 R-Design

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 385 Views

Volvo has launched a new variant of the XC90 SUV, and has christened it the ‘R-Design’. For the R-Design, the XC90’s chassis has been tuned for a sporty drive, the steering now has variable assist, the wheels have grown to 19” in diameter, and the quad tailpipes hint at what ...

BMW India launches BMW Xpo with attractive finance schemes

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 629 Views

BMW India has launched the “BMW Xpo” at BMW dealerships across India until 28 October 2008, where prospective and existing customers can test drive the range of BMW cars at all BMW India dealerships during the BMW Xpo2008.

Tyre armour

Monday, October 13th, 2008 765 Views

Let’s talk about the most significant law in the entire universe. No, it isn’t Newton’s or Einstein’s theories and other laws we read about in high school. It’s something far more significant and it comes from a certain gentleman quite popularly known as ‘Murphy’ whose primary law fills every moment ...

Tata motors September sales figures

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 921 Views

Tata Motors reported sales of 49,647 vehicles (including exports) for September 2008, an increase of 3% compared to 48,347 vehicles sold in September last year. Cumulative sales for the company at 265,685 units shows a growth of 1%.

Subscribe via SMS to the CarWale blog

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 244 Views

You can now get instant alerts on your phone via SMS when a blog entry is published, thanks to Google's SMS channel. Click here, fill up the tiny form, and get CarWale blog alerts on your mobile phone!

The Nano saga continues

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 476 Views

With twists that would make a Bollywood potboiler proud, Tata's Nano project has pulled out of Singur in West Bengal. The Gujarat government has got the deal for the new Nano factory and vendor base.

Higher speed limits to be specified for Indian roads soon

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 338 Views

Ignore the fact that the ordinary Joe barely spares a glance for the signs that state what the speed limit is for a moment. Have you ever wondered why we’re limited to 60kph on our National Highways?

Mitsubishi Outlander launched

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 537 Views

Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi Motors have launched the Mitsubishi Outlander on the 3rd of October. It is priced at Rs 20.2 lakh (ex-showroom) across the country.

Hyundai announces discounts for government employees

Friday, October 10th, 2008 689 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd today announced a special scheme for state and central government employees. Under the scheme, there will be special pricing, attractive finance options and more to enable government employees to own a Hyundai.

Honda Siel Cars India sales figures

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 654 Views

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 23,476 units in April – Sept’08 as against 29,291 units sold in Apr – Sept ’07.