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 Generator7787<![CDATA[Honda sales grow marginally in July 2011]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7787-honda-sales-grow-marginally-in-july-2011.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7787-honda-sales-grow-marginally-in-july-2011.htmlCarWale Team8/1/2011 6:52:00 PM1870http://img.carwale.com/ec/7787/img/m/7787_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7787/img/m/7787_lHonda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 4,725 units in the month of July 2011 as against 4,685 units during the corresponding month last year registering a growth of 1%.

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Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 4,725 units in the month of July 2011 as against 4,685 units during the corresponding month last year registering a growth of 1%.

4092 units of Honda City were sold, as the City now cruises ahead in sales in its segment. While Honda sold 275 units of Jazz, 233 units of the Civic, 84 units of Accord and 41 units of CR-V. 

 

]]>7732<![CDATA[Honda to facelift the Jazz? See the likely facelift pictures]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7732-honda-to-facelift-the-jazz-see-the-likely-facelift-pictures.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7732-honda-to-facelift-the-jazz-see-the-likely-facelift-pictures.htmlCarWale Team7/15/2011 5:47:00 PM6531http://img.carwale.com/ec/7732/img/m/7732_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7732/img/m/7732_lHonda had unveiled the revised of the Jazz at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. A lot of Honda dealers were doing a clearance sale of their existing stock of the Jazz by offering heavy discounts over a lakh and a half. 

]]>Honda had unveiled the revised of the Jazz at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. A lot of Honda dealers were doing a clearance sale of their existing stock of the Jazz by offering heavy discounts over a lakh and a half. 

The facelift version of the Jazz will gets new headlight and taillight design, new black front grille and front bumpers. The interiors also get a bit of tweak with a different colour for the dashboard, preferably a darker one and the climate control and air vents are likely to get chrome surrounds.

 

]]>6528<![CDATA[Honda Siel Announces the Great Honda Fest]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6528-honda-siel-announces-the-great-honda-fest.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6528-honda-siel-announces-the-great-honda-fest.htmlCarWale Team9/15/2010 2:11:38 PM3638http://img.carwale.com/ec/6528/img/m/6528_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6528/img/m/6528_lHonda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars, today announced the beginning of "The Great Honda Fest", with the launch of Special Editions of its cars; the Jazz, City, Civic, Accord and CR-V. The special editions will have special accessories kits, which will be made available at a special price for the forthcoming festival season.

]]>Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars, today announced the beginning of "The Great Honda Fest", with the launch of Special Editions of its cars; the Jazz, City, Civic, Accord and CR-V. The special editions will have special accessories kits, which will be made available at a special price for the forthcoming festival season.

The Great Honda Fest will start from September 15  and will go on till November 5, 2010. The event will offer incredible value to the Honda customers who choose to purchase their dream car during this period. Apart from the Special Editions, Honda cars will also have some attractive offers during the Festival period.

Mr. Jnaneswar Sen, VP Marketing, Honda Siel Cars India said, "Through the Great Honda Fest we wish to join our customers in their celebration, in this festival season. This is in line with Honda's philosophy of offering enhanced value to people who aspire to buy a Honda."

]]>6424<![CDATA[Honda Jazz X gets Jazzier]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6424-honda-jazz-x-gets-jazzier.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6424-honda-jazz-x-gets-jazzier.htmlCarWale Team8/29/2010 1:47:14 PM4077http://img.carwale.com/ec/6424/img/m/6424_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6424/img/m/6424_lWhen Honda launched the Jazz, it was the costliest hatchback available in the Indian market. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine the Jazz produced 90bhp and boasted of a next generation styling. The Honda Jazz X is here and boasts of the same engine. Honda has introduced a few more things that really peps up the car and makes it even more futuristic.

]]>When Honda launched the Jazz, it was the costliest hatchback available in the Indian market. Powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine the Jazz produced 90bhp and boasted of a next generation styling. The Honda Jazz X is here and boasts of the same engine. Honda has introduced a few more things that really peps up the car and makes it even more futuristic.

The Jazz X will be a fully loaded car with blue and black interiors which compliments the exterior of the car. The body coloured front grille adds on to the looks of the car.  The car also gets a body coloured tail gate spoiler which enhances the looks of the car from the rear. A rear tray parcel gives you that additional space at the rear. The Jazz X gets sporty alloys which its predecessor lacked and the car also gets a USB port where you can plug in your entertainment gadgets.

To put it quiet simply, the Jazz X takes care of all your needs. Priced at 7.64 lakh (ex-showroom price) the car comes with all the bells and whistles you expect. The car will be introduced in 6 different colours
Crystal Black Pearl, Deep Sapphire Blue, Alabaster Silver, Sherbet Blue, Rallye Red and Tafeta White. The car is spacious and all the improvements just Jazz it up a bit.

]]>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 PM5864http://img.carwale.com/ec/5929/img/m/5929_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/5929/img/m/5929_lPete'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.

]]>5432<![CDATA[Honda India records 13% Sales Growth ]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/5432-honda-india-ltd-records-13-sales-growth.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/5432-honda-india-ltd-records-13-sales-growth.htmlCarWale Team7/5/2010 10:08:36 AM1767http://img.carwale.com/ec/5432/img/m/5432_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/5432/img/m/5432_lHonda Siel Cars India Ltd, sold 4595 units in the month of June’10 as against 4067 units sold in May’10 recording a growth of 13%.

]]>Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, sold 4595 units in the month of June’10 as against 4067 units sold in May’10 recording a growth of 13%.

The company had sold 5048 units in the corresponding month last year. The Honda cars have been recognised for their on-road performance and engine capacities. The Jazz sold 507 units, the Honda Civic 339 units, the Accord 157 units and the CRV 48 units. The Honda City is still being appreciated and welcomed by the Indian consumers. It sold 3544 units.

With the sales on the rise, the introduction of new cars or facelifts of the current would certainly help boost sales in the next term.

]]>4342<![CDATA[Honda Launches Select Edition of Jazz]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4342-honda-launches-select-edition-of-jazz.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4342-honda-launches-select-edition-of-jazz.htmlCarWale Team3/9/2010 12:52:40 PM2555http://img.carwale.com/ec/4342/img/m/4342_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4342/img/m/4342_lHonda 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.

]]>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.

The “Select Edition” goes more stylish and enhances its premium appeal by addition of alloy wheels with additional features like a Rear Parcel Shelf for added customer convenience and safety of the luggage and front and rear mud guards.

The “Select Edition” of Honda Jazz will be available at the outlets from next week.

Introduced in the Indian market in June 2009, the Jazz comes with a 1.2litre i-VTEC engine in 5-speed manual transmission and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda – global design, great drivability, fuel efficiency and safety.

Price of the ‘Select Edition’ of Honda Jazz: Rs 7.21 lac (ex-showroom, Delhi)

]]>3640<![CDATA[Honda November 2009 Sales Figures]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3640-honda-november-2009-sales-figures.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3640-honda-november-2009-sales-figures.htmlCarWale Team12/2/2009 3:36:34 PM2282http://img.carwale.com/ec/3640/img/m/3640_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3640/img/m/3640_lHonda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 39,555 units during the fiscal year period April-November 09 as against 30,032 units during the same period last year recording an increase of 31.7%.

]]>Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 39,555 units during the fiscal year period April-November 09 as against 30,032 units during the same period last year recording an increase of 31.7%.

The company sold 5,125 units in the month of November '09 as against 5,025 units sold during the corresponding month last year recording an increase of 2%. During the month of November, the third generation Honda City crossed the significant milestone of  selling more than 50,000 units in 12 months.

Model wise sales break-up:  City: 3856; Civic: 551; Accord: 172; Jazz: 546. There were no dispatches for Honda CR-V during November 09.

]]>3523<![CDATA[Honda Launches 'Assure' Insurance Program]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3523-honda-launches-assure-insurance-program.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3523-honda-launches-assure-insurance-program.htmlCarWale Team11/6/2009 11:56:29 AM2722http://img.carwale.com/ec/3523/img/m/3523_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3523/img/m/3523_lHonda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has announced the launch of 'Honda Assure', Honda’s Insurance initiative under which all Honda customers will get the benefit of a more transparent, hassle-free and quick turnaround time on their insurance claims. The entire transaction will be routed through an on-line central server which will enable HSCI to monitor overall operations more effectively. Some of the direct benefits to the customers include Cashless Insurance across India, clear demarcation of plastic & metal parts for greater transparency, instant policy issuance, and improved turnaround time.

]]>Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has announced the launch of 'Honda Assure', Honda’s Insurance initiative under which all Honda customers will get the benefit of a more transparent, hassle-free and quick turnaround time on their insurance claims. The entire transaction will be routed through an on-line central server which will enable HSCI to monitor overall operations more effectively. Some of the direct benefits to the customers include Cashless Insurance across India, clear demarcation of plastic & metal parts for greater transparency, instant policy issuance, and improved turnaround time.

SMC Brokerage Pvt Ltd., a leading financial services provider in India, has been appointed as the exclusive broker for Honda Assure Program. The business partners for this program include leading insurance companies in India such as National General Insurance Company, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company, Iffco Tokyo General Insurance Company and Universal Sompo General Insurance Company (Regional Partner-West). For effective working of the program, HSCI has made a pre-set service level agreement with partner insurance companies to ensure quick turnaround time for survey and disbursal of claims and will also allow self survey for windshield glass and rear view mirror etc.

Speaking on the occasion of the agreement signing with the partner insurance companies, Mr. M. Takedagawa, President, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of the Honda Assure program for our customers in India. A pilot project of Honda Assure has been operational in Delhi and NCR region for the past one month and we have generated more than 1500 policies during this period.”

]]>3287<![CDATA[Honda September 2009 Sales Figures ]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3287-honda-september-2009-sales-figures.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3287-honda-september-2009-sales-figures.htmlCarWale Team10/6/2009 1:56:04 PM3727http://img.carwale.com/ec/3287/img/m/3287_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3287/img/m/3287_lHonda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 5,794 units and registered a 86.7% increase in sales in the month of September '09 as against 3,104 units sold during the corresponding month last year.

]]>Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) sold 5,794 units and registered a 86.7% increase in sales in the month of September '09 as against 3,104 units sold during the corresponding month last year.

The cumulative sales of the company during the fiscal year period April – September’ 09 was 27,521 units as against 23,461 units sold during the same period last year marking an increase of 17.3% in sales.

In line with the focus to offer a fresh line-up of models during festival season offering new value to its customers, Honda launched the new Honda Civic and the new Honda City in September ‘09. Model wise sales break-up: City: 4281 units; Jazz: 504 units; Civic: 695 units; CR-V: 1 unit; Accord: 313 units.

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