2009 A Year Soon to End - Memorable Launches 2009

Year 2009 is about to end. Before we step into the next year 2010, let's have a quick glance of all that happened this year in the Indian auto industry. Here are awesome pictures of the most talked about launches in India. We will cover the launches through images.

Launches from Toyota India

New Land Cruser

Toyota Fortuner

Tata Motors Plans to Display Indicruz At Auto Expo

The 2010 Auto Expo is setting the stage for a number of car modells' launches. This time it is Tata Indicruz that would be showcased at the upcoming event. Indicruz from Tata Motors has been in the news for some time for being the automaker's first MPV. Tata Indicruz is a cross over of three existing models and is expected to come with several features. This flagship model of Tata Motors will be available at Rs. 14 lakhs.

Rs 1 crore Nano at Auto Expo 2010!!

Did your eyes popped out? Or you thought I have made a blunder by writing 1 crore instead 1 lakh. I know it is hard to believe but it's true. Tata Nano worth 1 crore is expected to be a part of Auto Expo 2010. If you are still confused, then let me elaborate on it.

Dilip Chhabria who is a renowned automobile designer is behind this massive surge in price. He has worked hard on Nano - the people's car of India. Chhabaria will not only change the engine but will always give the small car a luxurious feel. The biggest change in the 1 crore Nano is that - from a five seater small car, Mr. Chhabaria has changed it into a two seater luxurious car. Ready to pay that price for this Nano worth 1 crore. What do you have to say on that???

Christmas Car Decorations

Since its Christmas I had to post something special. Christmas is a time for celebrations and decorations. Let's get going for some special decorations. As all of us here are auto lovers, here are some pics that would make us happy instantly.

Wanna see more of them? click here

Taller Alto in Japan! Don't We Need One?

Maruti Suzuki has launched a taller Alto in Japan. This all new Alto has more space and is ideal for taller drivers in India. With minor modifications in some car parts, the taller Alto is almost similar the previous version.

This taller Alto launched in Japan offers a comfortable riding experience as well as steady handling of the car. Few more benefits of this latest version of Suzuki Alto include front & rear door openings that helps in easy stepping in & out. The driver seat of taller Alto allows better visibility thus a more safer drive. Now with so many advantages of Taller Alto, don't you think Indians deserve this new Alto model more than Japanese.

Auto Expo 2010 – Honda to unveil small car

Now it's official. Honda Motors will be unveiling its 'small car at the Auto Expo 2010. At the upcoming exhibition in January, the automaker plans to present its small car concept. As for now, Honda Motors has not disclosed the name of this car but has codenamed it as '2CV'. According to the sources, this new concept car will not be a low car despite the fact that it is a small car designed especially for India.

A sneak peak at Honda's upcoming small concept car -

• Codenamed - '2CV'
• Engine - 1.1 liter engine
• Price - Rs.4.5 lakhs for its small car.
• Manufacturing Unit - Honda's plant in Rajasthan.
• Will Compete with - Maruti's Swift, Ritz

Honda plans to enter the 'B segment' of the car market with this upcoming car to be unveiled in Auto Expo 2010

Valentino Rossi Coming to Auto Expo 2010? Can't believe it.

OMG!! Can I believe what I just read. Valentino Rossi - 'the doctor' coming to Auto Expo 2010.

Rossi is an Italian professional motorcycle racer and multiple MotoGP World Champion. He is considered as the most successful motorcycle racer and also one of the highest earning sports personalities of all time. Valentino Rossi, an 8 times world champion has won 97 races.

If the news about Rossi coming to India is true, then its gonna rock the auto lovers of India.

Auto Expo 2010 Timings

I had promised to give you the auto expo schedule in this post, but I am not doing so. Actually I just got some more updation on the timings of the Auto Expo 2010 and thought of sharing them before the schedule of the expo. The 10th Auto Expo to be held next year will be held from the 5th January, 2010 to 11th January, 2010. Here are the details:

Date	Day	Timing	Event/ Open for
5th January 2010	Tuesday	1000 hrs -1900 hrs	Media Day + Goodwill day: Special arrangements for visit of physically Challenged
6th January 2010	Wednesday	1000 hrs -1900 hrs	Inaugural + Special Invitees
7th January 2010	Thursday	1000 hrs to 1500 hrs	Business Visitors
8th January 2010	Friday	1000 hrs to 1500 hrs	Business Visitors
9th January 2010	Saturday	1000 hrs to 1900 hrs	Business/ General Visitors
10th January 2010	Sunday	1000 hrs to 1900 hrs	Business/ General Visitors
11th January 2010	Monday	1000 hrs to 1500 hrs	Business Visitors
		15000 hrs to 1900 hrs	General Visitors

The Schedule of the Auto Expo 2010 follows in the next post.

Nitty Gritties of Auto Expo 2010

Here goes my first update on the Auto Expo 2010. I thought it would be better to start with providing all the details about the event dates, venue and other basic stuff. Let me quickly run over some of the important details about the upcoming 10th Auto Expo 2010.

Who Organizes this Auto Expo?

India's biggest Auto event – the Auto Expo is jointly organized by 3 trade bodies. The organizers are:

• Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)
• Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

The First Auto Expo was organized in the year 1986.

Frequency of the Expo – Biennial since 1996

The Auto Show THIS YEAR

To be held at - Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
Open for Media - On 5th of January, 2010 (Tuesday)
Duration – From the 5th of January, 2010 to 11th of January, 2010

Timing for the Auto Show are official hours i.e. 10.00 am to 7.00 pm. But we would soon provide you with the schedule of the show so that you can plan your visit accordingly. Stay tuned...

Updates on Auto Expo 2010

Everyone in and around automobile's world is talking about Auto Expo 2010. Then what makes me stand behind! I myself had been following the updates about the upcoming event in January 2010. This keeps me up-to-date with almost everything happening around India's major auto event.

Why don't you join me in keeping a tab on what's happening and what's not at the upcoming Auto Expo 2010. Keep following......... :)

What's the Buzz About Small Cars?

Just overheard someone betting to see a number of small cars at the upcoming auto show. So, what? What is the big deal in it? I don't understand why everyone around is so happy about new cars coming to India. We had our Maruti 800s, then we had our Alto, Reva, Omni, etc. And now we even have our own Tata Nano. Why do we need more of small cars?

Toyota's 14 Vehicles at Auto Show 2010 - Will They be a Show Stealer

14 vehicles at the upcoming auto show? I wonder will that help Toyota Motors steal the show at forthcoming auto show in january 2010. The Japanese car giant is all set to display a total of 14 production as well as concept vehicles. Sounds great. Doesn't it?

We agree that Toyota has given some technologically upgraded cars to India and the world outside. But will Toyota be successful in creating an impact again the market with 14 concept and production vehicles on display at the auto expo.

Ford Fiesta Claims 1000 Reservations In First Week

Now that is what is called is 'Making it Big'. The new Ford Fiesta has 1000 reservations in the very first week. The automaker Ford claims to have received over 1,000 reservations for the new small car in the first six days.



Priced at $13,320 (plus a $675 destination charge), the car has been successful in wooing many customers only in the first few days. A look at the increasing number of reservations shows that the car's gonna go a long way. Will new Ford Fiesta have the same charisma in India when it reaches here?

L.A. Auto Show’s Coolest Car

Just one look at it, set my pulse racing. This vintage Porsche is simply stunning. Amazing looks inside and out. It’s small, it’s nimble and with 210 horsepower it’s got all the power we need to make the drive home on Highway 1 an absolute joy. Don't believe me, Read here

Is Maruti Alto Your Sacha Humsafar?

I just noticed this while surfing internet and it reminded me of days when I participated in slogan competitions. Getting nostalgic..huh.

Anyway, this one is from Maruti Suzuki, India's very own automaker. Its actually a promotional activity from Maruti Suzuki to promote Alto. But it definitely leaves enough room for you to storm your brain to come up with ideas.


Its a slogan competition where one needs to tell the world that 'Why is Alto Your Sachha Humsafar?' in just 12 words.

Hmmmm.....12 words. Now thats where your creativity counts. Are you creative enough to do that??

Go ahead try it here

Does Maruti Suzuki Deserve This?

Another car ???

I wonder what makes Maruti Suzuki so different from other car manufacturers in India? First Maruti 800 then Alto, Zen, Wagon R, Ritz, Estilo and the list goes on. Maruti Suzuki family has been giving Indians some amazing cars for years.

Now after a long list of cars, Maruti is all set to add another feather in its cap. The Auto Expo to be held in India in January 2010 will witness another family car for Indians. A complete output of Indian engineers, the new car from Maruti will be a presented as a 'Concept car' in the auto show.

Sounds great, but still does Maruti Suzuki deserve to hold on to 50% of the car market shares in India.

Lesser Know Facts About Volkswagen Beetle

I am eagerly waiting for the Bug to be seen on Indian roads. You guessed it right, I am referring to the Volkswagen Beetle car. While New Beetle reaches on Indian roads today, here are some interesting facts about the car.

• Volkswagen Beetle's original name is Volkswagen Type 1. Unofficially, this car is also popular as – 'Bug'.


• Beetle was a subcompact, economical car.


• The first Beetle goes way back in the 1938 and was manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen.


• With its sustained high speed on the Autobahn, Beetle went on to become the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design.


• In Britain, Beetle had only been known as either the "Type I" or as the 1100, 1200, 1300, 1500, or 1600. These numbers denoted the vehicle's approximate engine size in cubic centimetres.
  
  
• Beetle ranked fourth in an international poll for the award of the world's most influential car of the 20th century.


• This world famous car is also used in 'drag racing.'

Fighter Jet or Racing Car??

Have a look at this. Looks SUPERB. Isn't it?



This fighter jet and racing car look alike automobile is 'Tramontana'. This is a single seat Tramontana that was designed by A. D. Tramontana.

Just few more details about Tramontana -

• It's a single-seat car.
• Twin Turbocharged
• 720hp vehicle
• It is inspired by fighter jets and racing cars.
• Only 12 Tramontana cars are produced every year.