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 Generator7375<![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.

]]>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.



]]>4184<![CDATA[Tata Motors Forays Into Combat Vehicles for Defence Sector]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4184-tata-motors-forays-into-combat-vehicles-for-defence-sector.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4184-tata-motors-forays-into-combat-vehicles-for-defence-sector.htmlCarWale Team2/16/2010 2:35:45 PM3225http://img.carwale.com/ec/4184/img/m/4184_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4184/img/m/4184_lTata Motors today announced the launch of a Mine Protected Vehicle, as part of its strategy to enhance the scope of its defence business right up to frontline combat vehicles. The company has displayed the vehicle at the ongoing DEFEXPO India 2010.

]]>Tata Motors today announced the launch of a Mine Protected Vehicle, as part of its strategy to enhance the scope of its defence business right up to frontline combat vehicles. The company has displayed the vehicle at the ongoing DEFEXPO India 2010.

Tata already offers an extensive portfolio of troop carriers and logistics vehicles. The launch of combat and tactical vehicles and equipment will allow it to leverage the entire defence mobility spectrum.

Speaking on the occasion, P.M. Telang, managing director (India Operations) of Tata Motors, said, “Our aim is to participate in the entire defence value chain. Besides consolidating our traditional supplies, going forward we will also participate in creating vehicles and equipment specific to the defence sector as also offer our expertise in upgrades and life extension programmes. In addition to our own initiatives, we will form appropriate partnerships and harness the capabilities of our own subsidiaries and other Tata Group companies.”

The Tata Mine Protected Vehicle is based on modular flexibility and integrates V shaped hull blast protection technology, ideally suited for counter-insurgency operations. The two roof-top hatches for observation, 9 firing ports and a 360-degree roof mounted rotating turret for an LMG/HMG weapon ensures maximum fire power. Its combat survivability comes from all round NIJ Level 3 BP protection and customer/mission specific underbelly blast protection.

The air-conditioned crew cabin also renders itself to multiple configurations for different combat roles, like a command post, emergency evacuation ambulance or a troop carrier. Crew and seating layouts from 8 to 12 troops can meet these varied operational requirements.

The 245 PS diesel engine generates a top speed of 100 kmph and a gradeability of 60%. The 860 mm ground clearance and fordability of 1000 mm ensures mobility even in the toughest terrain. Space for appropriate communication equipment and ADNAV system makes it operational even at night and in adverse weather conditions.

Besides the Army, Tata Motors will also offer the vehicle to paramilitary and police forces. The company has the ability to mobilise adequate manufacturing capacity, and will deploy its dealer/service network across the country for maintenance and service.

Tata 8x8 Weapon Platform: The company is also displaying the Tata 8x8, a unique and versatile high mobility platform, capable of being configured to a host of military applications like missile/artillery and air defence weapons, surveillance equipment, communications and electronics warfare. It is already becoming the platform of choice to various weapon / missile system integrators in the role of a cost effective launcher, carrier, radar pedestal, generator van and command post.

Its 380/420 PS engine generates a speed of over 80 kmph and gradeability of up to 60%. With a fordability of 1200 mm, trench crossing ability of 2 metres, ground clearance of 400 mm, a compensating bogey suspension, wide wheel tracks it can operate under severe terrain conditions. The tiltable military cabin, compatible to up-armouring and NBC protection on demand, and traditional chassis frame ensures free accessibility to all major aggregates and lends itself to easy maintainability. The wide cabin windscreens ensure good all-around visibility.

Tata Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV): The LSV is a single platform to undertake diverse missions such as reconnaissance, counter-insurgency operations for special forces and even as an ambulance. It has an adaptive automatic transmission, 60% gradeability, 750 mm fordability, 300 mm vertical obstacle climbing ability, 45% approach angle, 45% departure angle, 250 mm ground clearance and a top speed of 100 kmph. The vehicle can operate in a temperature range of –20 degree to +55 degree Celsius.

Tata Light Armoured Troop Carrier (LATC): The LATC is designed for movement of troops for counter insurgency operation, with protection against small arm fire, floor protected against hand grenade blasts, and fuel tank bolstered with explosive suppressant material.

Armoured Tata Safari: The air-conditioned Armoured Safari, offering NIJ Level 3 protection for VVIPs, is equipped with features like hand grenade protection for underbelly, run flat tyres, five exit doors, explosive suppressant material in the fuel tank, extra wide footsteps for escorts and RYG (Red Yellow Green) indicator for escort vehicles. It comes with comfortable interiors, plush seating, and a fine-tuned suspension.

Armoured Tata Sumo: The Armoured Sumo can carry six troops for counter-insurgency operations especially in hilly off-road terrain. Six firing ports and a roof hatch ensure maximum fire power. It can move from 4x2 to 4x4 mode whilst on the move. It too offers NIJ Level 3 protection, with underbelly protection against hand grenades, run flat tyres, and five exits.

]]>3751<![CDATA[Tata Launches Sumo Grande Mk ll]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3751-tata-launches-sumo-grande-mk-ll.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3751-tata-launches-sumo-grande-mk-ll.htmlCarWale Team12/14/2009 3:53:32 PM5089http://img.carwale.com/ec/3751/img/m/3751_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3751/img/m/3751_lTata Motors has launched the refreshed version of the Sumo Grande, the Sumo Grande Mk ll. It will be available at a price ranging from Rs 6.4 to Rs 7.5 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.

]]>Tata Motors has launched the refreshed version of the Sumo Grande, the Sumo Grande Mk ll. It will be available at a price ranging from Rs 6.4 to Rs 7.5 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.

The Sumo Grande Mk ll will be available in three trim levels, EX, LX and GX, and offers a two-year, 75000km warranty as standard and two extended warranty options: a three-year, 150,000km or four-year, 150,000km warranty. Tata is also offering their 24x7 roadside assistance program which promises a response time of 60-120 minutes. This service is available in 500 cities and 750 touchpoints.

The Sumo Grande's target market is large families who want the look of an SUV but the comforts of an MPV, and with value additions like the Value care AMC plan, a slight price reduction and cheaper insurance, we have no doubt that the Sumo Grande Mk ll will have more takers than before. We've driven the Sumo Grande Mk ll; read about our impressions here.

Prices for the individual variants are as follows: (all prices ex-showroom and in lakhs)



























Variant



Delhi



Thane



Mumbai



LX



6.43



6.25



6.56



EX



6.83



6.64



6.97



GX



7.5



7.3



7.66


]]>3747<![CDATA[CarWale Drives the Sumo Grande Mark 2]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/3747-carwale-drives-the-sumo-grande-mark-2.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/3747-carwale-drives-the-sumo-grande-mark-2.htmlCarWale Team12/14/2009 1:20:56 PM4184http://img.carwale.com/ec/3747/img/m/3747_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/3747/img/m/3747_lTata Motors is launching the Sumo Grande MKII later this afternoon but we were lucky to get a first hand feel of this much improved product before the official unveiling. Read our impressions here.

]]>Tata Motors is launching the Sumo Grande MKII later this afternoon but we were lucky to get a first hand feel of this much improved product before the official unveiling. Read our impressions here.

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