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 Generator10481<![CDATA[Indian army to replace Maruti Gypsy with Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Safari]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/10481-indian-army-to-replace-maruti-gypsy-with-mahindra-scorpio-and-tata-safari.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/10481-indian-army-to-replace-maruti-gypsy-with-mahindra-scorpio-and-tata-safari.htmlNinad Mirajgaonkar5/14/2013 1:08:00 PM1451//img3.aeplcdn.com/ec/3B/B3/10481/img/m/Maruti-Suzuki-Gypsy-Rear-view-17085_m.jpg//img3.aeplcdn.com/ec/3B/B3/10481/img/m/Maruti-Suzuki-Gypsy-Rear-view-17085_l.jpgThe Indian Army has decided to phase-out the Maruti-Gypsy starting 2017. The Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Safari are in contention to replace the vehicle under a project that is expected to cost more than Rs 3,000 crore.

]]>The Indian Army has decided to phase-out the Maruti Gypsy starting 2017. The Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Safari are in contention to replace the vehicle under a project that is expected to cost more than Rs 3,000 crore.

Both the Scorpio and Safari are under summer trials at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, while the winter trials will be conducted in Sikkim by the end of this year. The army plans to induct 30,000 light utility 4x4 vehicles in phased manner over next 15-20 years.

One of the main reasons behind Army’s plans is the rising petrol cost – both the new vehicles run on diesel. The Indian Army is the biggest customer for Maruti Gypsy with over 25,000 vehicles in service for light vehicle operations.

In its tender floated for the procurement, the Army has stated that it wants general service vehicles weighing around 800 kg powered by a diesel engine, which should be Bharat Stage III and IV compliant.

 

]]>9834<![CDATA[Maruti Suzuki to launch compact SUV based on XA-Alpha concept]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/9834-maruti-suzuki-to-launch-compact-suv-based-on-xaalpha-concept.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/9834-maruti-suzuki-to-launch-compact-suv-based-on-xaalpha-concept.htmlVenkat Desirazu12/26/2012 3:34:00 PM8204//img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/9834/img/m/2013-Suzuki-XA-Alpha-Concept-15229_m.jpg//img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/9834/img/m/2013-Suzuki-XA-Alpha-Concept-15229_l.jpgMaruti Suzuki has confirmed plans to launch a new compact SUV based on the XA-Alpha concept, which debuted at the 2012 Auto Expo. The new vehicle is expected to go on sale somewhere between 2014 and 2015 and will be in the price range of Rs seven to nine lakh. It is likely to become the next generation Gypsy.  

]]>Maruti Suzuki has confirmed plans to launch a new compact SUV based on the XA-Alpha concept, which debuted at the 2012 Auto Expo. The new vehicle is expected to go on sale somewhere between 2014 and 2015 and will be in the price range of Rs seven to nine lakh. It is likely to become the next generation Gypsy.  

This new compact vehicle (to be under four-meters) will be the SUV sibling of the Ertiga MPV in the Indo-Japanese automakers line up. When launched, the XA-Alpha based compact SUV will compete with the likes of the Renault Duster and the Ford EcoSport as well as the Tata and Mahindra upcoming mini SUVs.  

Maruti Suzuki has also announced that a new Grand Vitara will be launched in 2016 and that it will be based on the Kizashi’s platform.    

Source: Financial Express

 

 

]]>5929<![CDATA[Pete's Automotive Launches Bilstein Shock Absorbers for the Toyota Fortuner]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/5929-petes-automotive-launches-bilstein-shock-absorbers-for-the-toyota-fortuner.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/5929-petes-automotive-launches-bilstein-shock-absorbers-for-the-toyota-fortuner.htmlCarWale Team7/21/2010 4:05:04 PM7603//img1.aeplcdn.com/ec/5929/img/m/5929_m.jpg//img1.aeplcdn.com/ec/5929/img/m/5929_l.jpgPete's Automotive launched the Bilstein shock absorbers for the Toyota Fortuner in a function held on 20th August 2009 in Kochi. Martin Hyar, Regional Sales Manager Asia, Africa, Oceania of ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Tuning GmbH and Peter K Chacko, Managing Director, Pete’s Automotive Products Pvt Ltd were present on this occasion.

]]>Pete's Automotive launched the Bilstein shock absorbers for the Toyota Fortuner in a function held on 20th August 2009 in Kochi. Martin Hyar, Regional Sales Manager Asia, Africa, Oceania of ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Tuning GmbH and Peter K Chacko, Managing Director, Pete’s Automotive Products Pvt Ltd were present on this occasion.

Since their inception over 135 years ago, Bilstein has been a unique and driving force in the automotive suspension industry. Bilstein is well-known, not only for its string of successes in motor sports - the suspension manufacturer has now been voted No. 1 for the fifth time in succession in the Best Brand reader survey organised by the magazine 'auto motor und sport'. In the category of sports suspensions, springs and shock absorbers, Bilstein gained 66.2% of all votes.

Bilstein is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the EUR 48 Billion ThyssenKrupp Group. Bilstein suspension systems are available throughout India through Pete’s. Bilstein presently have suspension systems for most Indian cars including the Maruti Swift, Gypsy, Honda Jazz, Accord, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Mahindra Logan, Toyota Corolla, Innova, Mitsubhishi Pajero, Montero, Mahindra Scorpio, Bolero, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Skoda and Porsche.

]]>1903<![CDATA[Maruti Suzuki Sales Figures For February 2009]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/1903-maruti-suzuki-sales-figures-for-february-2009.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/1903-maruti-suzuki-sales-figures-for-february-2009.htmlCarWale Team3/4/2009 12:43:02 PM5181//img1.aeplcdn.com/ec/1903/img/m/1903_m.jpg//img1.aeplcdn.com/ec/1903/img/m/1903_l.jpgMaruti Suzuki’s sales grew up by 24% in February 2009 as compared to the February 2008. The company sold 79,190 units (including exports) compared to 63,822 units sold last February.

]]>Maruti Suzuki’s sales grew up by 24% in February 2009 as compared to the February 2008. The company sold 79,190 units (including exports) compared to 63,822 units sold last February.



The domestic sales of Maruti grew by 19.1% as 70,625 units were sold this February. Sales of the A1 segment (M800) fell by 29.1% as the company sold 4075 units of the M800; the C segment (Omni, Versa), the A2 segment (Alto, Wagon-R, Zen, Swift, A-star), the MUV segment ( Gypsy, Vitara) and the A3 segment (SX4, Dzire) saw an increase in sales by 14.2%, 5.1%,  90.44% and 310.8% respectively.

]]>1550<![CDATA[Maruti models become dearer ]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/1550-maruti-models-become-dearer.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/1550-maruti-models-become-dearer.htmlRachit Hirani1/29/2009 1:07:29 PM4874//img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/1550/img/m/1550_m.jpg//img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/1550/img/m/1550_l.jpgMaruti Suzuki India has increased the prices of various models including the recently launched A-Star by up to Rs 10,000. "The price increase has been necessitated due to the increase in input costs and foreign currency changes," the company said in a statement.

]]>Maruti Suzuki India has increased the prices of various models including the recently launched A-Star by up to Rs 10,000. "The price increase has been necessitated due to the increase in input costs and foreign currency changes," the company said in a statement.



The Swift Dzire will cost Rs 7,000 more, whereas the SX4’s cost will increase by Rs 9,000.  There is however no change in the price of other models like the Alto, Wagon R, M800 and Gypsy. The entry-level Swift petrol has become dearer by Rs 5,000 and the other variants of the Swift will cost Rs 6,000 more.

Maruti Suzuki India has increased the prices of various models including the recently launched A-Star by up to Rs 10,000. "The price increase has been necessitated due to the increase in input costs and foreign currency changes," the company said in a statement.

The Swift Dzire will cost Rs 7,000 more, whereas the SX4’s cost will increase by          Rs 9,000.  There is however no change in the price of other models like the Alto, Wagon R, M800 and Gypsy. The entry-level Swift petrol has become dearer by Rs 5,000 and the other variants of the Swift will cost Rs 6,000 more.

Hyundai also plans to hike the price of its models in the first week of February. Toyota and Chevrolet have already increased the prices of some models from their lineup.

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