Desi Wonders

Tata Motors another Big Boy has been launched into the Indian market and has been named as Tata Xenon. It being the descendant of the Tatamobile 206 which has been launched in 1988 followed by Tata 207 DI in 2002 and Tata TL 4×4 in 2005 which were available both in single and double cab versions. (more…)

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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) comes quite handy when you are driving on slippery surfaces (like ice, packed snow, gravel, steel plates and bridges). This safety system not only prevents locking up of wheels but can also control their rotation during hard braking in emergencies. The ABS has an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and wheel speed sensors, one each for all the four wheels. (more…)

Skoda which is internationally a group of the Volkswagen is planning to enter into SUV segment by launching a tail extension of the Fabia into Indian Market which might not win the hearts of Indians for its radical design. It does not comply with the SUV’s with the three row arrangement of seating in its segment in India. The car which resembles to be a sibling of the Skoda Fabia has not been doing well in the European market would give a trial in the Indian market in the next few months.

Hyundai Motors India Ltd in India has launched its new automatic transmission version of the mid size sedan Verna in India about few days back while the manual transmission was launched in 2006. Though it has given enough competition in its segment like Ford Feista, Ikon, Chevi Aveo and Honda City there are a few Cons about the car. The new car includes features like Aerodynamic Looks, full wheel cover, ABS and advanced music system. (more…)

After the release of the Mahindra Xylo, Tata motors India has been looking to introduce a Cross over which can give a tough competition in the Indian Market. The new cross over has been in displayed in the name of Tata Xover at the Geneva Motor show about an year ago. The car is in testing Europe and would release into Indian market by the year end. The Xover concept styled by I.DE.A. Institute is based on Indigo floor plan and deliberately it has large grill spread eagled between the large headlamps. The most important concept these days in MPV’s would be the flexibility of seating inside the cabin.

The Japanese Auto Company Mitsubishi is planning to launch its new Lancer Evolution which is also known as Evo 10 in July this year. The car looks and price can be no where comparable with the present Lancer on the Indian roads. The car has gained good market in the North America since its launch.

The car’s price would be around Rs 21-24 lakhs, for different variants which includes the import duty as well. The idea of manufacturing the car in India would depend upon the sales of the car one of the company spokesmen added. The launch would be followed by the introduction of the Mitsubishi Outlander sports in India. (more…)

Maruti Suzuki has launched its new hatchback Swift in the year 2005 which was available in Petrol Variant and the diesel variant was launched in the year 2007. It had a huge market and sold about 61,000 in the first financial year itself. (more…)

Hyundai India has launched its new small size hatch car I-20 recently into Indian Market. The external appearance would look much like an I-10. It’s been launched to position above Getz in its class; it’s slightly wider and lengthier than the fore. (more…)

The world class auto manufacturer Ford in India has launched its new sedan Fiesta into Indian Market which hopes of striking it big in the Indian Market. It was inaugurated by Mr Bill Ford Jr(Global Chairman and CEO) with its best preparation for the launch. Fiesta is much tailor made and engineered for the Indian roads. (more…)