Car News - Latest Indian Car News & Views | CarWalehttp://www.carwale.com/news/Latest news updates on Indian car industry, expert views and interviews exclusively on CarWale.Copyright 2012 CarWaleCarWale RSS Generator8597<![CDATA[Skoda Fabia and Chevrolet Optra - Dark Horses of 2011]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/8597-skoda-fabia-and-chevrolet-optra-dark-horses-of-2011.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/8597-skoda-fabia-and-chevrolet-optra-dark-horses-of-2011.htmlRachit Hirani1/19/2012 5:42:00 PM3720http://img.carwale.com/ec/8597/img/m/8597_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/8597/img/m/8597_lIn 2011, we did witness that most of the best-selling cars were recently launched. The older generation cars weren't the best sellers. Even if they were, the sales of the same product in 2011, was lower when compared to the figures of 2010.

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In 2011, we did witness that most of the best-selling cars were recently launched. The older generation cars weren't the best sellers. Even if they were, the sales of the same product in 2011, was lower when compared to the figures of 2010.

Surprisingly, the Chevrolet Optra and the Skoda Fabia were the dark horses of 2011. Chevrolet sold a total of 1824 units in 2010 of the Optra and a surprising 3044 units in 2011. On the other hand, Skoda had facelifted the Fabia in 2010. The number of Fabias sold in 2011 were a shocking 16,966 units compared to 8,965 units that were sold in 2010.

 

]]>7522<![CDATA[Mumbai to Jaipur and back on one tank full? Made possible… with Fabia GreenLine]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7522-mumbai-to-jaipur-and-back-on-one-tank-full-made-possible-with-fabia-greenline.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7522-mumbai-to-jaipur-and-back-on-one-tank-full-made-possible-with-fabia-greenline.htmlCarWale Team5/13/2011 6:45:00 PM3666http://img.carwale.com/ec/7522/img/m/7522_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7522/img/m/7522_lEconomy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner drove a Fabia GreenLine from Austria to Denmark on just one tank full, that's like driving from Mumbai to Jaipur and back. Fuel consumption of 2.21 l/100 km was achieved, that translates into an exhausting 45kmpl. Starting on 10 May in Reutte, Austria, Plattner drove to Bov, Denmark and back. The Skoda Fabia’s GreenLine variant has been in the offing for a long time now. It is being extensively sold in the UK and just established new ground after covering 2006km on one tank full.

]]>Economy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner drove a Fabia GreenLine from Austria to Denmark on just one tank full, that's like driving from Mumbai to Jaipur and back. Fuel consumption of 2.21 l/100 km was achieved, that translates into an exhausting 45kmpl. Starting on 10 May in Reutte, Austria, Plattner drove to Bov, Denmark and back. The Skoda Fabia’s GreenLine variant has been in the offing for a long time now. It is being extensively sold in the UK and just established new ground after covering 2006km on one tank full.

The model's Europe-standardised consumption is 3.4 l/100 km and it sports the Start-Stop system and a brake energy recuperation system. The Austria-based economy driving world champion used Germany's longest motorway, A 7, for his trip from Austria to Denmark and back.

The refuelling, as well as Plattner's whole trip, were supervised by International Police Motor Corporation (IPMC) that also sealed the fuel tank before Plattner set out from Reutte.

The driver of this fuel efficient trip, Gerhard Plattner, said, “The ŠKODA GreenLine models are a prime example for fuel-efficient driving. In light of the current fuel prices, not only is that important for one’s own wallet, but also for lowering environmental pollution. With a fuel consumption well below the specified norm, I want to show that besides the car manufacturers, every driver can contribute to further reduce this environmental pollution. It already starts with small details such as the proper tire pressure."

]]>7376<![CDATA[Skoda Fabia and Yeti sales helps Company grow]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7376-skoda-fabia-and-yeti-sales-helps-company-grow.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7376-skoda-fabia-and-yeti-sales-helps-company-grow.htmlCarWale Team3/3/2011 3:19:00 PM3048http://img.carwale.com/ec/7376/img/m/7376_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7376/img/m/7376_lSkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 39.17% for the month of February, 2011with the sale of 2512 units as against 1805 units in February 2010. The Yeti and the Fabia spearheaded the company's growth in the country.

]]>SkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 39.17% for the month of February, 2011with the sale of 2512 units as against 1805 units in February 2010. The Yeti and the Fabia spearheaded the company's growth in the country.

With the response to their products, the company is planning to get a host of new cars like the SK215 to the Indian markets this year. A refreshed profile and a consumer focused approach will definetly see SkodaAuto grabbing hold of a lot more than mere attention!

 

]]>7330<![CDATA[Audi A1, will it be launched in India?]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7330-audi-a1-will-it-be-launched-in-india.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7330-audi-a1-will-it-be-launched-in-india.htmlCarWale Team2/9/2011 12:41:00 PM4545http://img.carwale.com/ec/7330/img/m/7330_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7330/img/m/7330_lThe A1 is Audi's supermini-class car based on the Volkswagen Groups PQ25 platform which is incidentally, the same platform that is used in the VW Polo and the Skoda Fabia. The Audi A1 was launched by the carmaker at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The deliveries of the car in Europe started in Christmas last year.

]]>The A1 is Audi's supermini-class car based on the Volkswagen Groups PQ25 platform which is incidentally, the same platform that is used in the VW Polo and the Skoda Fabia. The Audi A1 was launched by the carmaker at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The deliveries of the car in Europe started in Christmas last year.

With the growing market in India, Audi is planning to bring out the A1 soon. The A1 will have the same family of engines as used in the Polo and the Fabia. BMW has already done well  with the introduction of the X1 in the Indian Market. The smallest and the cheapest car from the BMW stable has been well received in India and the A1 might just share a similar fate. Audi is already geared up to strengthen its dealer network and maybe we will see this car in the market by the end of this year. Stay tuned for more updates!

]]>7229<![CDATA[Škoda Fabia Super 2000 to appear in Monte Carlo Rally]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7229-skoda-fabia-super-2000-to-appear-in-monte-carlo-rally.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7229-skoda-fabia-super-2000-to-appear-in-monte-carlo-rally.htmlCarWale Team1/10/2011 1:43:45 PM2067http://img.carwale.com/ec/7229/img/m/7229_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7229/img/m/7229_lA total of 10 Fabia Super 2000 will be making an appearence at the Monte Carlo Rally. This is the opening event  of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), in which Škoda is going to be defending its titles in both the Manufacturers and Drivers competitions.

]]>A total of 10 Fabia Super 2000 will be making an appearence at the Monte Carlo Rally. This is the opening event  of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), in which Škoda is going to be defending its titles in both the Manufacturers and Drivers competitions.

The Škoda Motorsport team will introduce an update livery to Monte Carlo - the most striking element is the strong green shade that is so typical of the Škoda brand. In contrast with the design used over the past few years, the new green-and-white combination is “reverse”. The frontdoors will bear the logo “110 years of motorsport“, an anniversary that Škoda Motorsport is celebrating this year.

The Monte Carlo Rally starts on 19 January in the area around Valence, France and ends with night-time special stages in the mountains near Monte Carlo. The drivers will brave a total of 13 special stages and over a thousand kilometres of road sections plus unpredictable weather.

]]>7223<![CDATA[Å koda Auto achieves a growth of 11.5% in 2010]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7223-skoda-auto-achieves-a-growth-of-115-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7223-skoda-auto-achieves-a-growth-of-115-in-2010.htmlCarWale Team1/10/2011 11:58:55 AM2439http://img.carwale.com/ec/7223/img/m/7223_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7223/img/m/7223_lIn 2010, Å koda Auto achieved the best sales result in the history of the company. With 762,600 sold vehicles (2009: 684,200), the brand increased its sales 11.5 %. Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland, the chairman of the board of Å koda Auto said, "In 2010, Å koda has given an outstanding performance. In almost all markets, we have had significant growth and increased our market shares. Again, our sales have risen at a double-digit pace."

]]>In 2010, Å koda Auto achieved the best sales result in the history of the company. With 762,600 sold vehicles (2009: 684,200), the brand increased its sales 11.5 %. Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland, the chairman of the board of Å koda Auto said, "In 2010, Å koda has given an outstanding performance. In almost all markets, we have had significant growth and increased our market shares. Again, our sales have risen at a double-digit pace."

He also went ahead to say that the company plans to change gears and try and double its worldwide sales. We can hence expect some new cars like the SK215 (as it is called for the time being) to hit the Indian markets soon. The Superb, the Laura, the Fabia and now the Yeti have already shared a great success in the Indian Market and with the new cars we hope that Škoda continues this equation in the coming year.

]]>7202<![CDATA[ŠkodaAuto India sales grow by 38% in December 2010]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7202-skodaauto-india-sales-grow-by-38-in-december-2010.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7202-skodaauto-india-sales-grow-by-38-in-december-2010.htmlCarWale Team1/5/2011 11:56:05 AM1676http://img.carwale.com/ec/7202/img/m/7202_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7202/img/m/7202_lŠkodaAuto India announced that its sales grew by 38% in the year 2010 as opposed to that in 2009. ŠkodaAuto India’s total sales for year 2010 stood at an impressive 20,166 units. The company’s sales performance was encouraging in the last month of the year as well with total sales of 2617 units and a growth of 135% over the same period last year. The introduction of the new Škoda Fabia (read road test) and Škoda Yeti(read road test) were the main highlights of the year 2010 for Škoda Auto India.

]]>ŠkodaAuto India announced that its sales grew by 38% in the year 2010 as opposed to that in 2009. ŠkodaAuto India’s total sales for year 2010 stood at an impressive 20,166 units. The company’s sales performance was encouraging in the last month of the year as well with total sales of 2617 units and a growth of 135% over the same period last year. The introduction of the new Škoda Fabia (read road test) and Škoda Yeti(read road test) were the main highlights of the year 2010 for Škoda Auto India.

Looking at the year gone by Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Director & Board Member, Sales and Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said “I am extremely delighted with ŠkodaAuto’s growth as we gear up for the exciting year ahead. The efforts and hard work put by Škoda India in year 2010 has reaped satisfying results. The calendar year 2010 was a favourable one for the Indian Economy and we were able to make the most of it through new product introductions and high impact and innovative marketing initiatives. We intend to take our success to new level in the year 2011 and continue our endeavour to offer only the best to the Indian consumer.

]]>7017<![CDATA[ŠkodaAuto Indias November 2010 sales up by 29 percent]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7017-skodaauto-indias-november-2010-sales-up-by-29-percent.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7017-skodaauto-indias-november-2010-sales-up-by-29-percent.htmlCarWale Team12/2/2010 1:26:45 PM1126http://img.carwale.com/ec/7017/img/m/7017_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7017/img/m/7017_lŠkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 29% for the month of November 2010. ŠkodaAuto India’s total sales for November 2010 stood at 1841 units as against 1425 units in November 2009. Škoda's recent launches the Škoda Fabia (read road test here) and Škoda Yeti (read road test here) are frontrunners when it comes to the company's sales figures.

]]>ŠkodaAuto India announced a sales growth of 29% for the month of November 2010. ŠkodaAuto India’s total sales for November 2010 stood at 1841 units as against 1425 units in November 2009. Škoda's recent launches the Škoda Fabia (read road test here) and Škoda Yeti (read road test here) are frontrunners when it comes to the company's sales figures.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Director & Board Member, Sales and Marketing, ŠkodaAuto India said "I am extremely delighted with ŠkodaAuto’s continuing growth as we gear up for the exciting period ahead. We are pleased with the overwhelming response we have received with the introduction of our two new cars in the Škoda lineage in India; the New Škoda Fabia and Škoda Yeti. The bookings of both these cars have been extremely encouraging. We are confident that these new additions by ŠkodaAuto will create more zeal and excitement for the customers".

]]>6864<![CDATA[SkodaAuto India to Unveil New Sedan in the Later half of 2011]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6864-skodaauto-india-to-unveil-new-sedan-in-the-later-half-of-2011.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6864-skodaauto-india-to-unveil-new-sedan-in-the-later-half-of-2011.htmlCarWale Team11/2/2010 7:09:41 PM4773http://img.carwale.com/ec/6864/img/m/6864_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6864/img/m/6864_lSkoda Auto India will soon be launching a sedan, for the time being named as SK215, somewhere in the last quarter of 2011. Skodas latest offering was the facelifted Fabia and later on this year the Yeti too will find a place in the SUV segment. The SK215 is a sedan and will be based on the Fabia platform.

]]>Skoda Auto India will soon be launching a sedan, for the time being named as SK215, somewhere in the last quarter of 2011. Skodas latest offering was the facelifted Fabia and later on this year the Yeti too will find a place in the SUV segment. The SK215 is a sedan and will be based on the Fabia platform.

Skodas SK215 will compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Vento, the Honda City, the Fiat Linea and the Hyundai Verna. The price of the car is expected to be between 8-10 lakhs. We believe the SK215 will get the 1.6-litre petrol mill from the Volkswagen engine stable, and probably even the 1.6-litre TD CR engine recently introduced on the VW Vento. On paper, this car sounds like a killer, lets just hope its the same in flesh. Watch this space for more!

]]>6824<![CDATA[KS Motorsport Launches Revo Technik ECU Remaps in India for Volkswagen Skoda Audi and Porsche]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6824-ks-motorsport-launches-revotechnik-ecu-remaps-in-india-for-volkswagen-skoda-audi-and-porsche.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6824-ks-motorsport-launches-revotechnik-ecu-remaps-in-india-for-volkswagen-skoda-audi-and-porsche.htmlCarWale Team10/28/2010 7:40:43 PM2677http://img.carwale.com/ec/6824/img/m/6824_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6824/img/m/6824_lThose familiar with the world of performance tuning in India will know a name like KS Motorsport (Mumbai), who has done many a mean machine in the last few years. Some of the cars prepared by KS Motorsport have won many a closed street racing event. Normally known for turbo-charging and doing up Japanese street machines like the Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda City and many a Suzuki, KS Motorsport has just launched Revo Technik ECU remaps for India. Revo Technik is a British based tuning firm that specialized in ECU remaps for the VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) range of cars – which includes Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Porsche.

]]>Those familiar with the world of performance tuning in India will know a name like KS Motorsport (Mumbai), who has done many a mean machine in the last few years. Some of the cars prepared by KS Motorsport have won many a closed street racing event. Normally known for turbo-charging and doing up Japanese street machines like the Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda City and many a Suzuki, KS Motorsport has just launched Revo Technik ECU remaps for India. Revo Technik is a British based tuning firm that specialized in ECU remaps for the VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) range of cars – which includes Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Porsche.



In principle the Revo Technik remaps are quick and easy to install – simply plug into the car’s OBD port to access the ECU and upload a new engine remap which is nothing but a small file which now gives the engine’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) a new set of instructions to work with by essentially altering the fuel, air and ignition program apart from taking several other parameters into account. In most cases there is a clear 12% power gain from a stock motor. However these power increases can be significantly higher if you play with the exhaust, intake and even decide to put in a larger turbo!

The advantage with the Revo Technik remaps is that they are really masters at the Volkswagen group vehicle range and are really one of the best names when it comes to remaps for VAG automobiles. There are several remaps available to suit slightly different driving conditions like for city or highway use and can also factor in such things such as fuel quality – which is great especially when you consider that there are plenty of places in our country where fuel quality is a very big issue. The Revo Technik remaps are available for both petrol and diesel powered engines and a hot favourite is the Skoda Laura TSi – which is an excellent out-and-out performance automobile to start with. (read roadtest)

Take a look at the torque and bhp graphs on the Skoda Laura TSi run on a Dyno before and after the remap. Little wonder then, that the remapped cars are just so much more driveable and feel peppy from the word go! The first graph from the Dyno test puts the stock Laura TSi at 153.4bhp @ 5400rpm and with just a RevoTechnik Stage1 Remap, the same engine now puts out a meatier 173.3bhp @ 5300rpm. Also more significantly, torque is up too and that’s a key factor when you’re considering driveability. A Revo Technik remap is available for the entire range of Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi or Porsche vehicles and will cost you approximately Rupees 30,000. The good thing about these remaps is that they can’t be detected by a scanner when your vehicle goes in for a service and they can’t be reset. So if you've always wanted a little more performance from your Skoda Fabia or Volkswagen Polo to make them true hot hatches, maybe a Revo Technik remap is the answer!

To get a Revo Technik remap for your VAG car, contact KS Motorsport at karansmotorsport@gmail.com or 09833666333

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