Transform Your Car with Trendy Car Graphics

A sophisticated no-fuss look works great for traditional car lovers, but why go all bland when there is so much to do with your car's looks and finish? New-age car lovers are going gaga over the newest trend in car makeover – car graphics, the ultimate way to transform a car into a stylish, ravishing machine.

Car graphics, unlike most other car accessories, give your car a distinct identity. The moment you take your motor out from your garage, an aura is created that is so very unmistakable. Car graphics and decals if taken well care of, lasts you for long. There are modern techniques that make car graphics more durable and resistant to the sun's UV rays and any kind of harsh weather conditions. But if you are in interested in trying new things after every few months, then there's always an option.

Car graphics and car stickers come in a wide range of colors, styles and designs. They vary from car lettering to stripes to digitally printed car wraps. Car graphics are normally of very high resolution, and are designed to give you car a more stylized and personalized look. The most popular car graphics include shred, flames, dragon, tribal, car decals in the shape of a dragon, blade series, logos for the entire side, tear or shred car decals, specific car decals, hood car decals and full color car graphics.

Car graphics in the theme of hunting and racing are more popular amongst men, while women generally prefer scenery based and floral car graphics. Nature inspired car stickers are also an all-time favorite with the girls who are crazy about cars. But if you want to tread off the beaten track, then go for car graphic messages. Messages written on the car body serve as a great way to flaunt one's creativity. Besides, there are reflective car graphics and car stickers that are helpful in preventing any kind of mishap at night.

Following are the three major types of car graphics:

- Race Car Graphics: The ultimate desire of the sport aficionados.
- Custom Car Graphics: Perfect for those who want to do it in their own way.
- Vinyl Car Graphics: The most effective and easy-to-install car graphics.

Volkswagen to Launch Electric Car in India by 2013

Another three years of wait for car lovers, and Volkswagen's electric car will be right here to set the Indian roads on fire. The German auto maker is mulling a grand launch of its newest rendition in the country by 2013, and presently, working on its final testing. Plan wise, Volkswagen electric car will set precedence to the company's electric range of E-Jetta as well.

Volkswagen intends to create a major dominance in the global electric car market by the year 2018, and so planning a series of new launches back to back for the next couple of years or so. According to an industry source, the car maker will debut its VW Golf and Jetta electric car models in the U.S. auto market by 2012.


Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO Volkswagen, recently announced a plan for "electrifying the brand's model line up". The company wants to build electric cars that everyone can afford. First up will be 500 battery-powered Golfs that is coming next year. It will be followed by a production hybrid version of the next-generation Jetta in 2012 for the U.S. market. The company is in talks with Toshiba and Sanyo, the two behemoths in the world technology market, to source powerful and economic lithium-ion batteries.

Mercedes Benz Launches E Class Coupe in India

Mercedes launched its E Class Coupe version today in India. The E class coupe is priced at Rs 54.83-lakhs onwards ex-showroom in Mumbai,. The stylized features of Mercedes E Cass Coupe includes pillarless side windows, long low stance and so new E-class coupe simply demands to be driven.

This latest launch Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe is loaded with many specialized features. Car comes equipped with the agility control suspension system, with the pre-safe system. A pre safe system is a brake feature that automatically applies the brakes in case of emergency, and attention assist that keeps the driver alert using about 70 parameters.

Engines and Models offered by Mercedes E Class Coupe are, the E250 CDI BlueEfficiency with 204bhp and 51.02kgm of torque and the E350 CDI BlueEfficiency making 231bhp and maximum torque of 55.1kgm.

Inspired styling elements include the distinctive V-shaped front end with its expressive twin headlamps and LED driving lights. A two-louvre radiator grille with prominent Mercedes star further enhances the car’s bold looks.

1 Lakh Maruti Suzuki A-Star Recalled

Maruti Suzuki has recalled almost 1 lakh cars for replacing their fuel pump gaskets. The move came after Maruti Suzuki A-Star started reporting of anomalies in the fuel tank. Even before Maruti Suzuki, there are other automakers who have recalled their cars due to increasing complaints in various auto parts. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki is on its toes to recall the 1 lakh cars that were manufactured before 22nd August, 2009. The carmaker has been contacting the A-star customers through mails, SMSs and phone calls for replacing fuel pump gaskets in their cars.

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Costliest Car Ever in Country - This one is Mercedes Benz S-Guard!!

This latest launch is the talk of the town and moreover of the entire auto industry. Are you still guessing the reason? Seems you have missed the latest update that is - 'India has got its costliest car at a whopping Rs. 6 crores. It's Mercedes Benz S-Guard.'

This luxury limousine has been launched in India today on 22nd February, 2010. Heavily priced, Mercedes Benz S-Guard would definitely not be a common mass's car and thereby would be limited to top notch celebrities, industrialists and government leaders. Want to know more about this 'costliest car launched in India', read here...

Girl Models at the Chicago Auto Show 2010

Though, the ongoing Chicago auto show has not been received well by the auto industry and is being seen more like a repeat of the Detroit auto show, still all the auto news are somehow connected to the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Talk about female models at the Chicago Auto Show 2010, the entire auto show area is full of prettier and friendlier girl models who are ready with a smile or an answer to any question one has.

Check out some more pics of girl models at cool pics here

Renault Plans to Launch 7 Vehicles in India

The second largest car maker of France is all geared up to make a roaring entry in the Indian auto market. The decision of Renault to make a solo entry as an auto maker in India came after the company suffered a $3.8 billion loss in the first half of 2009.

Renault is ready to roll out 7 to 8 cars that include cars from a 1.1 liter hatchback to a luxury sedan. Till now, Renault has been selling cars in India in partnership Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). Unfortunately, the company did not make much profit and was able to sell just 7000 cars in the past one year. Reviewing this decision, the automaker has planned to make its solo venture in India very soon.

Scanning Pictures on Wheels

I was searching for some good quality images for a particular car when I noticed this page. With interesting details of the latest models of cars, two wheelers and various sports vehicles, I found eye catching images of cars, commercial vehicles and bikes.

Ford Figo, Tata Nano, Tata Motors Prima Range of Trucks to Renault Twizy, this photo gallery is a one stop platform to access both information and images of almost all the automobiles in India.

10,000 in 25 days - Chevrolet Beat beats the heat

Small is definitely big. Beat is creating the stir in the market. The small car from General Motors is not just gaining attention for its spectacular looks, but is also emerging as a tough competition for other small cars in the Indian market. This Chevy hatchback has reached 10, 000 bookings in just first 25 days of launch..

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Ford Figo to Roll out Tomorrow (Feb 5th 2010)

Ford Figo is making its commercial launch tomorrow that is the 5th of February, 2010. The Chennai plant of Ford India will be inaugurated on February 2010 by Mr. M. Karunanidhi, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

With the commercial launch of Ford Figo, the dates for the car to reach Indian markets would also be announced soon. Figo, a small compact car would be available in both diesel and petrol engine options. Here are some basic details of this upcoming model -

• Engine - 1.2L Rocam petrol engine, also known as Duratec
• Maximum Power capcity - 70bhp of peak power at 6250rpm
• Maximum torque of 104Nm at 4000rpm
• Dual front airbags
• ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution)
• Belt tensioners
• Belt force limiters
• Seatbelt warning indicator
• Door-ajar warning

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Ford to Introduce a New Car in India Every 12-18 months

While Ford Figo is to reach Indian roads next week, the carmaker Ford is all geared up to give a tough competition to other carmakers in the compact car segment. Ford India has announced its plans to introduce a new car in the Indian auto market after every 12 to 18 months.

Speaking to a Business Line, President and Managing Director of Ford India Pvt Ltd., Mr Michael Boneham said, "Nearly 70 per cent of all cars sold in the country is in the small car segment. For us the majority of new launches will be in that segment across the next four to five years. What we are planning to do here is launch a new car every 12 to 18 months."

At present, the automaker is preparing to launch its hatchback - Ford Figo in small car segment. This most awaited model will be competing with small cars from the Hyundai Motor India, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. With Figo is to be launched in the first week of February, the automaker is moving actively to create a better market on the Indian car industry. Meanwhile, seeing the strategy of Ford India in launching vehicles, it seems Ford car lovers will have to wait for another 12 to 18 months for another small car from Ford.

Tata Motors Board Meeting on January 29

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Tata Motors Limited will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010, to consider, inter alia, the Audited Results (Standalone) for the third quarter ended December 31, 2009 of the Accounting Year 2009-2010, pursuant to Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement.

Nine from Nissan

Nine vehicles one after the other. Nissan Motors is ready to sweep all other automakers in India off their feet. The Japanese automaker has plans to launch a total of 9 vehicles in India in the next two years. The 9 vehicles from Nissan include 4 CBU imported vehicles and the rest 5 would be made in India.

Nissan India has already made its way on the Indian roads with three cars that include - the recently launched Nissan 370Z, Teana sedan and X Trail that is a sports utility vehicle. These three cars have been Japanese imports in India.


The automaker has clearly stated that it will be manufacturing 5 cars in India. The first output from the company's Chennai plant will be a hatchback followed by a sedan version of the same model.

Now with 3 vehicles already in the Indian market and 6 more to come soon, its gonna be a almost like a win-win situation of Nissan Motors. We wish Nissan Motors All the very Best!!

Nissan Micra to be Launched in July 2010

The red carpet has been set for the global city car. After the seductive luxury sedan - Nissan 370Z, another Nissan product is ready to enter Indian auto market. This global city car is Nissan Micra. Nissan Micra will be launched in the month of July this year (read 2010).

The Japanese carmaker Nissan announced about the car launch yesterday that is 21st January, 2010. The production unit for Nissan opens up in the month of March and the actual production of the cars will begin in the month of May, 2010.

With this upcoming launch in the month of July, 2010, Nissan India plans to put up Nissan Micra as a mass production vehicle. The price and features of this most awaited launch is however not know, but the automaker claims it to be a competitively priced. Now, it is for us to see that how many lakhs will this global city car cost us?

Mercedes Benz E250 Launched in India

You must have seen and read about a number of new launches at the Mercedes pavilion at the Auto Expo this year. After some really charismatic cars, Mercedes benz has again launched a world class vehicle in India. At a launch ceremony in Mumbai, the Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes Benz India - Dr. Wilfried Aulbur launched Mercedes Benz E250 V6 and the E250 CDI Blue Efficiency.

Here are some of images of the recently launched Mercedes Benz E250

It's Mahindra This Time – Automaker Increases Rates of Vehicles

Third in a row. It's Mahindra this time to join the list of automakers who have increased the rates of their models in the new year. Stating rise in the rates of the raw materials as the major reason for the hike in car prices, Mahindra has made some minor changes in the rates of some of its models. Here are some of the car models whose rates have been hiked.

Models with the Announced Hike in Prices

• Scorpio - Rs. 6,400-9,300/-
• Xylo - Rs. 4,600/-
• Bolero - Rs. 4,800/-

Tata Motors follows the footsteps of Maruti Suzuki

In the last post, we told you about the price hike of all Maruti models. Now Tata Motors is the next automaker to do almost the same. Tata Motors has also announced increase in the price of some of its popular models. At present, its just the Tata Indica and Tata Indigo for which the prices have been raised. The increase is almost between Rs. 5000 to 8000.

Revised Prices of Maruti Suzuki Models

Effective 16th January, 2010, Maruti Suzuki has increased prices of all its car models. India's biggest and most favourite automaker, Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices that varies from 0.17 percent to 1.47 percent. Ask Maruti the reason for this rise and they have a valid answer to justify this plunge in car rates. The reason is - to recover the increase in the input costs arousing out of raw material costs over the past year.

Ex-Showroom Prices in Delhi (in Rs)
Model	New	Old	Increase	Change %
M800 Std	191646	191146	500	0.26
M800 Std Ac	213062	212562	500	0.24
Alto Std	231585	231085	500	0.22
Alto Lx	265262	264762	500	0.19
Alto Lxi	283878	283378	500	0.18
Omni Cargo LPG	194725	192725	2000	1.04
Omni Cargo	213706	213206	500	0.23
Omni (Eight Seater)	221268	220768	500	0.23
Omni LPG	230388	227388	3000	1.32
Esteem Lx	445968	444968	1000	0.22
Esteem Lxi	476223	475223	1000	0.21
Esteem Vxi	511520	510520	1000	0.20
Baleno Lxi	576173	575173	1000	0.17
Versa Dx	433575	432575	1000	0.23
Versa Dx2	471779	470779	1000	0.21
Versa Std	360182	359182	1000	0.28
WagonR Lx LPG	345106	340106	5000	1.47
WagonR Lxi LPG	373160	368160	5000	1.36

However, there is no increase in the prices of Swift, Zen, Baleno (Vxi) and WagonR (Petrol).

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.