Renault to Launch Electric Car Twizy in India

French auto major Renault has sketched out plans to introduce Twizy Z.E electric car in India by 2011. Renault intends to launch this zero-emission vehicle in order to amplify its market share in India. There is a seating capacity for two people who can sit one behind another.

Renault Twizy was showcased at the recently concluded Delhi Auto Expo 2010 where it the attention of large number of visitors because of its new concept and unique design.

Twizy Z.E. concept car is 2.30m in length and just 1.13m wide. The concept car is powered by a 15kW electric motor and has a driving range of 60 miles with the maximum speed of 46 miles/hour.

The price of the electric Twizy Z.E car is estimated to be around Rs 8 lakhs.

Maruti to Unveil its First Ever Made in India Small Car in 2012

Maruti Suzuki, the leader in the Indian auto market, after enjoying a stupendous market presence for over a few decades is now gearing up for one of its biggest challenges. The company has currently outgrown its parent company Suzuki Motor Corp. in sales figures. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is 54.2% acquired by Japan based Suzuki Motor corporation is now aiming to grow out of its parent company's shadow and independently manufacture vehicles in India. It will unveil its completely 'Made in India' car by 2012.

For this purpose, the company intends to have its own research facility near Rohtak (Haryana). So far, Suzuki’s research and development facility in Japan has served as the research ground for all Maruti vehicles. The car will be conceived, designed and developed exclusively in India. Also, the company has hired 1000 engineers to aid its new R&D facility.

Maruti India is already using its R&D engineering proficiency in recently launched car models like Maruti A-Star and Maruti Eeco in India. Both of the models were showcased at Delhi Auto Expo in January 2010. Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava added that the idea behind creating a self-sufficient facility in India is to manufacture company's India-oriented small car in the country itself.

BMW in India only around 24 Lakhs

Be honest and tell me. Didn't you ever dream of owning a BMW? Now, your dream can come true easily. BMW India brings its cheapest BMW at Rs. 24 lakhs. BMW X1 is now the cheapest car from the automaker in Indian market. BMW X1 is being imported as CKD and the assembling would be done at the automaker's Chennai facility.

This cheapest car from BMW has a 2.0 liter diesel powerplant. As far as the higher variants of BMW X1 is concerned, these variants will have more power and 4 wheel drive. Though according to sources, the new BMW X1 in India is expected to cost around 24 lakhs, but auto experts believe that the car's on-road price with insurance and other charges might touch around 30 lakhs. Now from 24 lakhs to 30 lakhs.... that is definitely too much. But, one thing is for sure that for all Indians owning a BMW is now no more a difficult task.

Bringing Down the Curtain on the Weeklong Auto Expo

Today the grand finale of the week long Auto exhibition is studded with film stars and other powerful dignitaries, also accompanied by various symposiums and seminars. All around music, light, crowd and colors are the theme of Auto Expo's finale, the show looks great and the show looks great, has conquered the heart and soul of car lovers. The Auto show started with a bang and ended with the spectacular success and leaving an indelible impression on people.

Shouts of Eco Echo Through Auto Expo

It's the age of eco-friendly vehicles. The impact of the global warming has also appeared in Auto Expo, pushing the automobile companies to produce the cars which are environmentally friendly.

Bollywood Megastar Shah Rukh Khan got down to ongoing Auto Expo to kick off the new electric version of Hyundai's i10, presented by the Korean auto giant. The Hyundai i10 Electric is an emission free car that will go on sale on the company's home market in the second half of 2010.



The i10 Electric will be powered by a 49kW (66.6 PS) electric motor under the hood and driving its front wheels. The exhibition of the i10 Electric reasserts Hyundai's commitment to develop environment friendly cars in the global market.



Another Giant of automobile- Maruti Suzuki displayed a small multi-purpose concept vehicle 'rIII' at the Auto Expo, claiming it will fulfill the need of Indian consumers. On the other hand Honda unveiled small car concept, for now known simply as the Honda 'New Small'. The car is slated for a 2011 release in India and Thailand.The design of the car looks utterly new, with extensive use of LED lights an the overall shape of the car is from a new school of design altogether.

Ravishing Carnival of Auto Expo, Touching the Classic Class!

Indian Auto Expo happened to be sacrosanct for home and abroad car makers, lining up their stylish and swanky gas-guzzlers and electric drainers to display. Auto giants are leaving no stone unturned to hold the lion's share of the burgeoning Indian market. Ongoing Auto Expo has seen a constellation of celebrities who attached the wow factors to the show.

The Auto Expo 2010 has drawn over 10,000 visitors involved in the auto industry since its opening in New Delhi on Tuesday. India has replaced Tokyo and Detroit as the venues for the world’s largest motor shows.

Hyundai at the Auto Expo 2010

Here are some pictures of opening ceremony of Hyundai Motors at this Auto Expo at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Auto Expo 2010 is Here !!

2010 has come with a lot of good news for the Indian auto industry. Automakers have announced heavy growth in the last year and have recorded a surge in their car sales statistics. And now we have the Auto Expo 2010. The expo has begun with bang. From The 10th Auto Expo that begun on 5th January, 2010 will end on the 11th January, 2010.

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???

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.

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......... :)