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Monday, February 28, 2011

Volvo has Developed a New Pedestrian Finding Technology to Avoid Accidents

Volvo the luxury car maker of Sweden has built up a new ‘walker finding system’. It stops of its own when someone steps out in front of it.

The official person said “The support function, which works by using radar and camera technology to watch out for vehicles and pedestrians ahead of the car, is designed to save lives on urban streets.” He also said it is designed in a way which kicks in at speeds of up to 35kmph, although the technology “is active at all speeds.”

But it will not work in the night or poor weather which is one of the drawbacks of this technology. It only works in day time. If someone comes to the road, the technology sends an audio warning to alert the driver, and if there is no response the car is immediately brought to an emergency stop.

Overall it is a good step from the company to avoid accidents. The system will be an optional extra in the Volvo S60, Volvo XC60 and Volvo V60.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Tata Indica Upgraded Version is to be Launch

Tata Motors is planning to launch upgraded version of its long lasting model Tata Indica. According to the company resources, it will be the most fuel efficient car in upcoming years. According to the company it will be loaded with BS4 compliant, CR4 diesel engine. Compare to existing Tata Indica it will have 32 percent of more power and 65 percent of more torque along with a 46 percent improvement on fuel efficiency.

It will capable to generate 70 PS power at 4000rpm and peak torque of 1800-3000rpm. Compare to earlier version of Indica it will more energetic and will be smarter. It is expected to equip with some common safety features like ABS, Airbags, Seat belts, power windows, central locking, and child locking etc. The company has not revealed the price tag of it but it is expected to fall around 4-6 lakhs in India.

Rolls Royce Plans to Launch Electrical Car

Rolls Royce the luxury car maker has recently stated that it will launch electric car. It is currently selling 2 models Phantom and Ghost in India through its official dealers in Mumbai and Delhi. Now it is planning to launch electric version of Phantom. The Company is planning to display it in the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. It will go for sale around the globe after the motor show.

The CEO of Rolls Royce has confirmed it he said “This comes in the wake of its last year sale of 80 units and the group of BMW statistically revealed that the volume of 2009 for these cars was 600% growth and this could make the volume for 2011 to three digits, growth the company is setting its foot in stronger manner in the Indian market which has gained prominence for the company. He said India seems to feed more volumes next to China, which in the last year sold 600 units and quite surprisingly the growth rate too was as much as now in India.”

He added the company is soon launching the electric version of Phantom, 102EX to be on display at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The exhibition will be a test drive for the feedback from the customers for luxury electric car. He claimed 102EX as one off car to focus the alternative drive trains as a research tool.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Rolls Royce Plans to enter Used Car Market

Rolls Royce has recently disclosed the info that it will enter into used car market in India. As per the official source, it will take another 1-2 years to execute the plan. It will establish its pre-owned car programme, Provenance, to new geographies. In Australia the company is already selling its used cars.

Speaking on the occasion CEO of Rolls Royce Motors Mr. Torsten Muller Otvos said “We are currently building up our pre-owned car business across countries. About 70% of all the Rolls-Royce built till now is still capable to run on the road and that just explains the need for a pre-owned car programme. It is an important business and we feel that our pre-owned car programme will help us reach out to a newer set of customers and at the same time, make note that the cars are maintained and serviced in proper shape.” Rolls Royce has sold 2,711 units around the world.

Maruti and Hyundai to hike prices

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors and other major car manufacturers may hike prices up to 2-3 percent in India. The reason behind it is, increasing prices of key commodities like steel and rubber. So, the price of Hyundai i20, Maruti Swift and Honda Jazz will be more than ten thousand from its existing price. Whereas the models like Toyota Camry or Skoda Superb will be costlier by over Rs 25,000.

Managing executive of Maruti Suzuki Mr. S Maitra said “There is immense pressure to increase prices as key commodities like steel and rubber have touched all-time high in recent months. While the negotiations for our new long-term supply contract are underway, suppliers are quoting much higher prices.”

A senior executive of Hyundai Motor India said “We haven’t taken a final call yet, though input cost pressures are going beyond our control.”

Deputy Managing Director (Marketing) of Toyota Kirloskar Mr. Sandeep Singh said “We evaluate our price position on three month basis and any price rationalization could happen only next month.”