Skoda Yeti would be presented in Auto Expo 2010 in Geneva

Skoda Motors is planning to present its long awaited model Skoda Yeti in Geneva Auto Expo 2010. The car will be launched in both petrol and diesel version. The four wheel drive option will also be available in this model. The petrol variant will be launched in the range of 1.6L and 2.0L and diesel version will be available in 1.9L engine capacity.

The Skoda Yeti is designed to attract specially Utility car buyers. The Four wheel drive is provided to make its drive powerful and smooth. the car is able to perform on Urban as well as rural roads.

Fiat Linea

Fiat Linea is a very dynamic styling car which is equipped with the best of technologies and quality all in the best of the class. This vehicle is one of the best example of Italian style. Interiors of the car reflects it to be best in offering the comfort. Presently available in five different variants of Fiat Linea are Active, Dynamic, Dynamic Pack, Emotion and Emotion Pack. All these variants are available with both petrol and diesel engine option. These versions are decided on the basis of price to content ratio in these vehicles. Fiat Linea is equipped with special equipments like sensors, AC, Cruise control, moreover it is also equipped with special packs like safety packing with the help of side air bags, roof air bags.

Fiat Linea Price

Rs 611,970^* - Rs 835,011^*

Fiat Grande Punto

Leading Italian auto manufacturer Fiat has launched its most awaited premium hatchback model Fiat Punto in the Indian market. Fiat Grande Punto has been launched in the Indian market as a joint venture between Italian passenger car manufacturer Fiat and Indian auto major Tata Motors. Fiat Punto is consistently performing well internationally since its first debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005 and has won many awards such as "Car of the Year 2008" award in Brazil. Even on safety point of view, the Fiat Grande Punto has received a 5-Star rating in the stringent Euro NCAP safety tests. Now with the launch of this car in the Indian market, the company plans to strengthen its position in hatchback segment. Fiat Punto is the second vehicle that has been launched by FIAL (Fiat India Automobiles Ltd.). Fiat Punto has launched in the Indian market with three engine options - a 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine, 1.4L, 1368cc, FIRE petrol engine and a 1.3L, 1248cc multijet turbo diesel engine.

Fiat Grande Punto Price

Rs 405,156^* - Rs 621,060^*

Chevrolet Spark- Popular cars in india

World's largest passenger car manufacturer, General Motors launched its small car Chevrolet Spark in Indian market in 2007 to take on the small car market was that was dominated by the Maruti Alto, Maruti Zen, Maruti Wagon R, Hyundai Santro and Tata Indica. Chevrolet Spark gains much popularity in Indian market since its launch because of its stylish look and quality interiors with comparatively lower price tag. Chevrolet Spark is a better car with more space inside with good quality interiors. Even being mono form Chevrolet Spark possesses enough space inside. High quality steel of the car gives it light weight and the required necessary balance. Torsion beam, shock absorbers with trailing arms provides better stability to the vehicle even when it is moving on roughest roads. At present Chevrolet Spark petrol version is available in two different engine variant type. One delivering 795cc of displacement while the other delivering 995cc of displacement. In U-VA type car category it is one of the best car variant available in the market.

Chevrolet Spark Price

Rs 319,892^* - Rs 424,353^*

Tata Motors may launch Nano on 3rd March

Tata Motors may launch its most awaited car Tata Nano on 3rd March. Government officials said that Tata Motors had chosen 3rd March to launch Tata Nano as it is the birth anniversary of Tata Group founder, Jamsetji Tata. However, when we contacted to a spokesperson of Tata Motors, he said, "We have not announced any official date or any marketing plans for Tata Nano launch."

The government official, said, “Tata Motors are planning to give Tata Nano to celebrities initially. Senior Tata officials had discussed about this at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit recently.” Those who likely to be in this list may President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Opposition Leader LK Advani. Others who likely to get it are sports stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sania Mirza.

Narendra Modi, the chief minister of Gujarat, who was instrumental to attract the Tata Nano plant to Gujarat after it failed to take off in West Bengal, may also be given the car. "This marketing strategy that might help the Tata Motors to brand the common man's car as people's car." sources said.

However, the people may have to brave a waiting period as Tata dealers will start bookings for the Tata Nano by the end of February before the Sanand factory reaches full production. The booking amount is decided to be Rs 70,000 a car.

New Cars to launch in New Year

All car manufacturers in India have decided to postpone their car launches from December,2008 to the next year due to recent terror attacks in Mumbai. Mahindra has previously planned to launch its most awaited suv(sports utility vehicle), Mahindra Xylo by December 16th, 2008 but now it will launch this suv on 13th January 2009. Mahindra Xylo is currently being manufactured at Mahindra’s Nasik based manufacturing plant. The company said that they have planned to open customer bookings for its latest offering by January 14th, 2009.

Mercedes Benz has already presented its six new AMG cars for the Indian market and the new year will be witness the SLK 55 AMG, the CLS 63 AMG, the S 65 AMG, the E 63 AMG, C 63 AMG and the SL 63 AMG hitting the Indian roads. AMG is the performance brand rom the Mercedes Benz stable and combines the Mercedes values of comfort, luxury, performance and safety with cutting edge technology and dynamism of AMG.

BMW India is expected to launch new cars in its facelifted 3 series at the onset of 2009. The company official said that they also ready to launch two more versions of its best selling A4 saloon with two new engine options.

Fiat has also postponed the launch of its most awaited sedan, Fiat Linea till January 15th, 2009. The company spokesperson had earlier stated that the company has decided to postpone the launch date from December 16 due to the recent terror attacks in Mumbai.”

The largest car exporter and second largest car manufacturer of India, Hyundai Motors is also ready to launch its latest hatchback Hyundai i20 in India that has already received raving reviews from automobile lovers in India and Europe.

New Small Cars in India

India is one of the largest small cars market in the world. All auto manufacturers around the world are eyeing on the Indian small cars market to increase their global sales figures. Tata Motors are ready to launch its most anticipated model Tata Nano in India in the ultra-cheap small cars market segment, The other auto manufacturers of premium small cars are also not lagging behind.
The leading auto manufacturer Honda Motor Co is also ready to launch Honda Jazz in the segment of small cars in India by June 2009. Honda Jazz is expected to be priced at the range of Rs. 5-6 lakh and will share its platform with Honda City. Honda Jazz is expected to be powered by specially developed 1.2L engine. The car was showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo 2008 and is much awaited model from Honda.

Maruti Suzuki is also planning to launch its most awaited model Maruti Ritz in the segment of small cars in India by April 2009. Maruti has launched its A-Star last year in small cars segment and now its plans to splash the country with its new car Maruti Ritz that would also be in the segment of small cars in India. Maruti Ritz is expected to be priced in the range of Rs. 4.5-5.5 lakh and will be powered by 1.2L petrol engine as well as 1.3L multi-jet diesel engine.