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 Generator7405<![CDATA[Tata Motors ' February sales up by 14%]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7405-tata-motors--february-sales-up-by-14.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7405-tata-motors--february-sales-up-by-14.htmlCarWale Team3/16/2011 3:39:00 PM1224http://img.carwale.com/ec/7405/img/m/7405_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7405/img/m/7405_lTata Motors Group global wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover stood at 102,411 units in February 2011, thus registering a growth of 14% over February 2010. Global sales of all passenger vehicles were 55,664 units in February 2011, higher by 18%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 514,681 units, a growth of 27%.

]]>Tata Motors Group global wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover stood at 102,411 units in February 2011, thus registering a growth of 14% over February 2010. Global sales of all passenger vehicles were 55,664 units in February 2011, higher by 18%. Cumulative sales for the fiscal are 514,681 units, a growth of 27%.

Global sales of Tata passenger vehicles and the distribution offtake in India of Fiat cars were 34,011 nos. for the month. We already saw the company showcasing their small car the Pixel at the Geneva Motorshow, one can only imagine what the company is capable of. With some new and interesting products for the global markets, Tata Motors will be aiming higher with regards to sales.

]]>7395<![CDATA[Tata Motors launches the eV2. Pricing begins at 3.95 Lakhs]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7395-tata-motors-launches-the-ev2-pricing-begins-at-395-lakhs.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7395-tata-motors-launches-the-ev2-pricing-begins-at-395-lakhs.htmlCarWale Team3/11/2011 12:47:00 PM13360http://img.carwale.com/ec/7395/img/m/7395_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7395/img/m/7395_lTata Motors launched the Tata Indica eV. According to the ARAI the car gives a mileage of 25 kmpl for the CR4 diesel engine. Built on the Tata Indica platform, the Tata Indica eV2 succeeds the Indica.

]]>Tata Motors launched the Tata Indica eV. According to the ARAI the car gives a mileage of 25 kmpl for the CR4 diesel engine. Built on the Tata Indica platform, the Tata Indica eV2 succeeds the Indica.
 
The Indica eV2 sports the new CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine that has a displacement of 1396 cc delivering 70 PS @ 4000 rpm. With a higher torque of 140 Nm at lower rpm, and reduction in the weight of the car by around 10 kg, the Tata Indica eV2 ensures a better pickup. The Tata Indica eV2 is also available with the MPFI petrol engine to provide customers with a wider choice. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms.

The interiors of the new Tata Indica eV2 are in elegant shadow beige colour. The top-of-the-line trim sports a wooden finish centre console and host of other features like power windows, keyless entry, Bluetooth enabled  music system and USB port, 4 spoke collapsible steering wheel, tachometer, rear parcel shelf. The exterior styling gets enhanced by sporty alloy wheels, attractive decals, a new tail light cluster and rear bumper. The eV2 range is available in four exciting colours- Apple Green, Neo Orange, Arctic Silver and Mint White and comes with a warranty of 24 months or 75000 km whichever is earlier.
 
The Tata Indica eV2 is in the range of Rs. 3.95 lakhs and Rs. 4.77 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi for the CR4 diesel engine and in the range of Rs. 2.95 lakhs and Rs. 3.58 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi, for the MPFI petrol.

]]>7375<![CDATA[Tata Motors continues with its steady growth]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7375-tata-motors-continues-with-its-steady-growth.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7375-tata-motors-continues-with-its-steady-growth.htmlCarWale Team3/3/2011 12:42:00 PM2226http://img.carwale.com/ec/7375/img/m/7375_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7375/img/m/7375_lTata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in February 2011 were 77,543 vehicles. The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution of 33,751 nos of both Fiat and Tata put together.

]]>Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in February 2011 were 77,543 vehicles. The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution of 33,751 nos of both Fiat and Tata put together.

Tata managed to sell 8262 units of its small car Nano while the Indica sold 10044 units in February. The Sumo/ Safari/ Aria/ Venture range accounted for sales of 4, 637 units. With the announcement of the BS-IV variant of the Indica and with the company unveiling the concept small car Pixel at the Geneva Motorshow Tata is sure looking to get some heads turning this year.

]]>6680<![CDATA[Tata to Launch 90 hp Vista Petrol]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6680-tata-to-launch-90-hp-vista-petrol.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6680-tata-to-launch-90-hp-vista-petrol.htmlCarWale Team10/5/2010 7:18:20 PM3605http://img.carwale.com/ec/6680/img/m/6680_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6680/img/m/6680_lThe 90bhp Indica Vista will make its way soon to a Tata showroom near you. The 90bhp engine which does duty on the Indigo Manza will now find itself under the hood of the Indica Vista. Although the world has been claiming that the 90bhp is a diesel, we have reason to believe that the 90bhp engine that will be doing duty on the car is in fact a petrol!

]]>The 90bhp Indica Vista will make its way soon to a Tata showroom near you. The 90bhp engine which does duty on the Indigo Manza will now find itself under the hood of the Indica Vista. Although the world has been claiming that the 90bhp is a diesel, we have reason to believe that the 90bhp engine that will be doing duty on the car is in fact a petrol!

The 90 hp Indica Vista is likely to be launched a few days after the Tata Aria launch and we will get you a more in-depth look of the car as soon as possible. The powerful and refined engine will sport a higher price band than the current 1.2L Safire (64bhp) variant. The launch of the 90bhp Indica Vista will make it the most powerful production hatchback to roll out of the Tata stable and will bring an entirely new dimension to driveability for the petrol engined Vista range.

It makes a lot of sense for Tata Motors to launch the Vista with a more powerful petrol engine since the current 1.2 petrol until, though economical, is a little sluggish and this is one reason why prospective customers haven't bought the VFM Vista. The 1.4L engine should give it the zest the petrol Vista currently lacks and along with slightly tweaked interiors, the new 90bhp should be quite nice to drive. We will get you the performance figures as soon as we lay our hands on this powerful 1.4L hatch. Watch this space for more.

]]>6641<![CDATA[Tata Motors Announces hike in Prices of passenger and commercial vehicles]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6641-tata-motors-announces-hike-in-prices-of-passenger-and-commercial-vehicles.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6641-tata-motors-announces-hike-in-prices-of-passenger-and-commercial-vehicles.htmlCarWale Team10/1/2010 3:56:37 PM1663http://img.carwale.com/ec/6641/img/m/6641_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6641/img/m/6641_lTata Motors today announced an increase in the prices of some passenger vehicles and all its commercial vehicles. The increase is effective from today. The price increase in passenger cars is on the Tata Indica and the Tata Indigo family, in the range of Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 14,000, depending upon the model. In utility vehicles, the price increase is on Tata Sumo and Tata Grande MK II, in the range of Rs. 7,800 to Rs.10,300 The price increase is in the light of increase in input costs.

]]>Tata Motors today announced an increase in the prices of some passenger vehicles and all its commercial vehicles. The increase is effective from today. The price increase in passenger cars is on the Tata Indica and the Tata Indigo family, in the range of Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 14,000, depending upon the model. In utility vehicles, the price increase is on Tata Sumo and Tata Grande MK II, in the range of Rs. 7,800 to Rs.10,300 The price increase is in the light of increase in input costs.

The price increase in commercial vehicle is in the range of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 40,000 which is on account of increase in input costs and introduction of higher specifications in vehicles, meeting BSIII emission norms.



]]>6417<![CDATA[Tata Motors Registers a Sale of 65938 units in August]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6417-tata-motors-registers-a-sale-of-65938-units-in-august.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6417-tata-motors-registers-a-sale-of-65938-units-in-august.htmlCarWale Team9/1/2010 5:39:17 PM2289http://img.carwale.com/ec/6417/img/m/6417_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6417/img/m/6417_lTata Motors’ total sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in August 2010 were 65,938 vehicles. Tata Motors registered a growth of 32% over 49,810 vehicles sold in August 2009. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for August 2010 were 60,781, a 29% growth over 47,126 sold in August last year. 

]]>Tata Motors’ total sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in August 2010 were 65,938 vehicles. Tata Motors registered a growth of 32% over 49,810 vehicles sold in August 2009. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for August 2010 were 60,781, a 29% growth over 47,126 sold in August last year. 

The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in August 2010 in the domestic market were 35,585, a 20% growth compared to 29,762 vehicles sold in August last year. LCV sales were 20,734, a growth of 11% over August last year. M&HCV sales stood at 14,851 nos., a growth of 34% over August last year.

The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 27,008 (25,196 Tata + 1,812 Fiat) in the domestic market in August 2010, a 34% increase compared to 20,146 (17,364 Tata + 2,782 Fiat) in August last year.

Sales of Tata passenger vehicles are 25,196, a growth of 45% over August 2009. Sales of the Tata Nano were 8103 , higher by 224% over August last year. The Indica range sales were 7,531, lower by 22% over August last year. The Indigo range recorded sales of 6,678 , a growth of 151% over August last year. The Sumo/Safari range accounted for sales of 2,884, higher by 11% over August last year.

Jaguar Land Rover sales continued their upward trend. Cumulative sales and distribution offtake of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 135,509 nos. (125,296 Tata + 10,213 Fiat), against 90,718 nos. (80,392 Tata + 10,326 Fiat) last year, a growth of 49%.

The company's sales from exports at 5,157 vehicles in August 2010 registered a growth of 92% compared to 2,684 vehicles in August last year. The cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal at 21,641 nos. are higher by 109% over 10,360, last year.

With the Tata Nano on the way, Tata Motors will keep their fingers crossed as regards their sales in the next month. Well sales are sure to shoot up and so is the competition.

]]>4359<![CDATA[India's Car Purchase is Driven by Sentiment: Rajiv Dube]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4359-indias-car-purchase-is-driven-by-sentiment-rajiv-dube.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4359-indias-car-purchase-is-driven-by-sentiment-rajiv-dube.htmlSreehari Nair3/10/2010 10:23:09 AM4016http://img.carwale.com/ec/4359/img/m/4359_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4359/img/m/4359_l[caption id="attachment_4357" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Rajiv Dube at the launch of Service Edge "]Rajiv Dube at the launch of Service Edge [/caption]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 serviceWith 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.

]]>[caption id="attachment_4357" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Rajiv Dube at the launch of Service Edge "]Rajiv Dube at the launch of Service Edge [/caption]

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.

Most car manufacturers, including Tata Motors, have registered a stupendous growth in the last couple of months. Do you think the dream run will come to an end with rise in excise duty, with prices expected to rise from April 1?
In India, widely car purchases are not made on price fluctuations in the market. It is more of an emotion drive. And that is what differentiates India from other countries. Yes, there might be a slight dip in demand but on a larger picture; I don’t see any drastic changes in consumer behavior. The hike in excise duty came as a shocker.

How is the industry reacting to the hike?
Well, surely the industry will not be able to take in the cost and so it will automatically be passed on to the customer. The price hike in cars will come effective from April 1, 2010. We don’t see much change in demand of cars and with more product launches in the next couple of months; things will be exciting for us.

What are the launches expected from Tata Motors?
We are planning to launch the Aria by the middle of this year and the Jaguar XJ by the first quarter of the next financial year. And as opposed to the rumours floating, there is no facelift of the Safari planned.

Tata is launching the electric versions of the Nano and Vista

. Do we see them coming to India?
We would have loved to launch the electric cars in India as well, but we don’t see any point in launching them. We do not have enough electricity to power our homes, from where do we charge the cars. So, for now, no plans of brining the electric cars to India.

It’s been almost 12 years since the first Tata car was launched. How has been the journey so far?
It has indeed been an exciting journey for all us. Since the launch of Indica in ’98 which to quite an extent changed the industry game and then with successive launches of Indigo, then the Nano and now the Manza. With Manza, we have been able to deliver what the customer has in mind of a car that is affordable as well spacious. Many international car makers have taken decades to reach the brand recognition which we have been able to do in just a decade. So in that sense it has been run for us to match up to the standards of international manufacturers.

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