All about Cars

Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

2008-11-26T06:24:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the winning of its 16th Formula 1 constructor's championship last week, Ferrari has unleashed the new Scuderia Spider 16M ($TBA). The fastest open-top Ferrari ever, the Scuderia Spider 16M has a 510 hp 4.3L V8 (0-60 in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 195 mph) that's partnered with a smooth 6-speed F1 paddle shift gearbox. Inside, there's a roll-bar with a carbon-fiber outer shell and new audio system that integrates a custom Ferrari 16GB iPod Touch.

Tata IndicaV2

2008-11-23T23:33:00.000-08:00

2008-09-27T03:41:00.000-07:00

French major, Renault S.A. has been in existence for over a hundred years with its operations commencing in 1899. Famed for building cars like the Clio and Megane, Renault has had much success by launching the Logan worldwide. Coming in from the French automaker's sister concern, Dacia, Logan has created a niche for itself by offering cheap but efficient, comfortable and reliable motoring experience. The same car was launched in India too to form a platform to intiate Renault's India endeavour. Logan comes across as a spacious, comfortable and reliable machine which will appeal to the mileage conscious customer. So far so good, just wish that Renault brings in its hot hatch, the Clio Renaultsport 197 and the Megane Sport Saloon to gratify the performance oriented examples of human genus in India.

ICML Cars in India

2008-09-27T03:32:00.000-07:00

Sonalika, a 1200 crore corporation, is the parent company of ICML which makes the multi utility vehicle - Rhino. The company is promoted by L.D. Mittal, A.S. Mittal and Deepak Mittal who, under their able guidance, have established ICML as a force to reckon with in the MUV segment. The company has a technical collaboration with MG Rover of UK which will bring a wealth of technical know-how to the Indian firm.

Hyundai Cars in India

2008-09-27T03:21:00.000-07:00

Hyundai started as a construction company and was founded by Chung Ju-yung in 1947. As it stands today, Hyundai Motor Company is South Korea's largest and world's sixth largest automaker. Head-quartered in Seoul, Hyundai started it's operations as an automaker in India in 1998 with the Santro which went on to become one of the largest selling cars in the country. The Korean company continued on the success of Santro by launching the stylish Sonata and the Accent but the Terracan and the Elantra failed to capture the buyer's imagination. Still going strong with the current line-up which also includes Getz Prime, and the successfull Verna, Hyundai will enhance it's existance with a new Elantra sometime next year. Wish them luck!

Honda Cars in India

2008-09-27T03:12:00.000-07:00

Soichiro Honda founded this leading automotive company in 1948 which is head-quartered in Tokyo, Japan. A leading auto company, Honda is the largest engine manufacturer in the world. Opening it's innings with the City in India, Honda met with instant success which was followed with the cab-forward design employed by the previous City and is continuing that success even now with the City ZX. Other offerings in the shape of the Civic, Accord and the CRV have also seen noteworthy sales figures. To cash in on the small car segment in India, Honda is working on offering a hatchback based on the Jazz, which should hit the Indian roads by 2009.

Hindustan Motors Cars in India

2008-09-27T03:06:00.000-07:00

Hindustan Motors was the first Indian Car Company to start production In India in 1942. We know them for 'Ambassador' and 'Contessa' and now manufacture cars in collaboration with 'Mitsubishi' of Japan. Its Ambassador has no customers now except for the government. Used Ambassadors have fallen in resale value hugely. No-one, yes, virtually no one is interested in buying a HM today. They badly need to come up with some new, fresh, innovative designs.

Fiat Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:58:00.000-07:00

Giovanni Agnelli founded FIAT in 1899 in association with some other investors. FIAT is an acronym for 'Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino' (Italian Car Factory of Turin). FIAT Group owns marques like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Abarth while also controlling brands like Iveco etc. In India this Italian car-maker has not really had the breakthrough it always hoped for and great products like the Palio and Siena died an unfortunate death. Starting afresh with a JV with TATA, FIAT hopes to revive it's Indian operations and has launched the Palio Stile which will be followed by world class products like the Grande Punto. Here's wishing FIAT all the best.

Daewoo Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:53:00.000-07:00

The Korean brand Daewoo came India in mid-90s with Cielo. Cielo looked good, gave luxurious feeling and became a hit in just a few years. Overwhelmed with Cielo's success, Daewoo India launched Nexia and Matiz. Nexia was a nice car but couldn't sell in good numbers, on the other hand Matiz did very well. Matiz rewrote Cielo's success and became India's favourite small-car, but the downfall of Daewoo Korea put all existing Daewoo owners in trouble. Today, spares-availability is a major issue with Cielo and Matiz.

Bentley Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:49:00.000-07:00

Founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919, Bentley has been synonymous with luxury automobiles and Grand Tourers. Volkswagen Group took control of the company in 1998 and this has only helped Bentley anchor it's development in the right direction. Arnage, Continental GT and Flying Spur - products par excellence. Respect. Deep respect.

Audi Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:43:00.000-07:00

With headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Audi AG has been almost wholly owned by the Volkswagen Group since 1964. The company's tagline - 'Vorsprung durch Technik' means 'Advancement Through Technology' and is aptly reflected in the vehicles made by the German manufacturer. Hugely famous 'four rings' make for the company's logo and symbolizes amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wanderer. Audi has also gained significant success in the world of motorsport over a period of time.

Skoda Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:36:00.000-07:00

The Czech brand offers range, intelligent technology, superb looks and seems it's going to stay in India as a more popular & premium brand. In spite of selling cars in good numbers, Skoda people seem to be reluctant in increasing their network. Their Octavia too is very much old design now and needs to be upgraded. Spares availability and cost is an issue for people in smaller cities.

Chevrolet Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:31:00.000-07:00

Chevrolet made General Motors's success mark in India. Optra is GM India's most successful model yet. Introduced in India in 2003, under the banner For a Special Journey Called Life, the Chevrolet brand has seven models across segments today in India. Apart from Optra, other models are Aveo, Tavera, Forester, SRV, Aveo U-VA and recently launched Spark. GM hopes that its Chevrolet Spark will be the segment-leader in India.

Ford Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

World's third largest auto-maker after Toyota and GM, Ford is head-quartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Henry Ford founded the company in 1903 which now encompasses respected global brands like Lincon, Mercury, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo and also enjoys a one-third controlling interest in Mazda. Debuting in India in 1998 with the Ford Escort, it gave exciting products like the Ikon that replaced the former in 2001, but still has to experience great sales numbers. Mondeo, Fusion, Fiesta and the Endeavour feature in the current line-up and Ford is trying to up its sleeve to become a very formidable brand in India.

BMW Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:19:00.000-07:00

BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke. M3, M5, M6, Z4 - Cars over which anyone will start salivating. Headquartered in Munich, this German marque needs no introduction and it's product portfolio speaks for itself. A formidable organization which owns equally formidable brands - the Rolls Royce and the Mini. India has not really been neglected and the latest 3,5 and the 7 series have hit the our shores. You can also have the X3 and its big brother the X5.

Mercedes-Benz Cars in India

2008-09-27T02:10:00.000-07:00

Its birth dating back to June, 1926, Mercedes-Benz is a German brand renowned for introducing many pathbreaking technologies in the automotive fraternity. A three-pointed star, the company's official logo, was designed by Gottlieb Daimler to show the ability of his motors for land, air and sea use. Celebrating its introduction in the Indian market in 1994, Mercedes launched the E-Class in 1995 which formed a platform for the current lineup. One of the most respected automotive brands, Mercedes has a clear upperhand over its rivals in the Indian market owing mainly to the established dealer/service network. Introduction of the latest international products in India proves that the company is considering India as a serious player. Hope this continues. Amen.