India’s car purchase is driven by sentiment: Rajiv Dube

Rajiv Dube at the launch of Service Edge

Be it the Nano or the Manza, Tata Motors has been making news since the launch of its first Indica in 1998. CarWale caught up with the ace man Rajiv Dube, president - passenger car division for a quick tete-a-tete during the recent launch of Service Edge - Tata’s new brand identity for after sales service

With the launch of Service Edge, you seem to be becoming serious about providing the best after sales service?
Yes, very much. When the first Tata cars were launched i.e. the Indica in 1998, we had received a lot of flak for the engineering but in less than 10 years time we have been able to overcome all the hardships and are today one the leading car manufacturers in India. So as our sales grew, we also realised that it is important for us to provide the best service to our customers as they are our mouthpiece. Service Edge brings all the services that we have been offering till now under one umbrella.

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Lock-out at Bosch’s Naganathapura plant

In view of a flash strike by the workmen at Bosch - one the largest suppliers of automotive components - Naganathapura plant, the management has decided to lock-out the plant with effect from 10.30 P.M. on Mar. 8, 2010.

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Tata Sons, Citi eye stake of Daimler

Tata Sons and Citigroup’s Mauritius investment arm, emerged as the top buyers in the 5.34% stake sold by Daimler in Tata Motors.

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Nano EV unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

Tata Motors unveiled the Nano EV, the concept electric sibling of the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, at the 80th Geneva Motor Show.

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Ford Figo prices to start at Rs 3,49,900

Ford India launched the Figo today in Delhi. The much awaited compact car has been priced aggressively to cater to the growing demand of hatchbacks in India. The entry level Figo Duratec LXI, equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, will be priced at Rs. 3,49,900.

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Honda launches select edition of Jazz

Honda Siel Cars India, has launched a “Select Edition” of the Honda Jazz to commemorate the celebration of ‘Car of the Year’ award won by the Jazz in India.

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Tata Motors launches Service Edge to up customer service

Tata Motors yesterday announced the launch of Tata Motors Service Edge, a comprehensive customer service initiative. A host of distinctive facilities are being offered to customers in the company’s nationwide service network of 800 service centres spread across 500 cities and towns.

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Bosch registers 4.6% growth in 2009

Bosch Limited has registered a sales growth of 4.6% in the year 2009 on the back of an impressive 20% growth in the second half of the year.

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Super cars on Delhi streets

The Delhi edition of the Parx Super Car Show 2010, held yesterday saw more than 50 beauties sharing the stares.

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Hyundai ‘Miles & Smiles Rally 2010’ held Ahmedabad

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), organised the ‘Miles & Smiles Rally 2010’ for its i10 customers yesterday. A total No. of 82 Cars reported for the 77 Kms - Hyundai Miles and Smiles car rally and they participated in a contest held for 1.1 Litre and 1.2 Litre categories.

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Tata Motors to supply 1000 school buses to Saudi Arabia

Tata Motors has entered into an agreement with Hafil Transport of Saudi Arabia to supply 1,000 air-conditioned school buses. The delivery of the buses will begin in April 2010 and will be completed during the year.

The buses will be used to transport girl students studying in schools operated under the country’s Ministry of Education.

HAFIL Transport is one of the largest private bus and coach operators in the country, with over 6,500 vehicles in its fleet, supported by fully equipped workshops and service centres.

The company said that they have plans to further expand the operations.

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Banks increase auto loan rates by 50 basis points

This is certainly not a good news for those who were waiting to buy their dream car. ICICI, Kotak and HDFC have increased their lending rates, signalling a price hike very soon.

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Touring Bentley Continental Flying Star makes a debut at Geneva 2010

Bentley has unveiled the new Touring Bentley Continental Flying Star at the Geneva Motor Show. The new car is a “shooting brake” version of the 2 door coupe. The “shooting brake” version is basically a 2 door coupe converted into a square back hatch profile.

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Merc displays its beauties in Kochi

To tap the growing South Indian luxury car market, Mercedes-Benz today unveiled its array of products to the Kochi car lovers under their theme “Pure Fascination”.

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Aditya Patel becomes the first Indian driver to participate in VW SCIROCCO Cup in 2010

India’s most promising driver, Aditya Patel is all set to race in the upcoming VW SCIROCCO Cup that starts from April 2010 in Germany. The 21-year old Aditya will be the first Indian to drive a ‘green’ racing car as the Scirocco runs on ERD bio-gas, a first in a race car world wide.

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