Honda City Old Cars Recalled

Honda India has recalled 2005 and 2007 Honda City cars. The main reason to recall is to replace power wind switch. This shows the credibility of the customer service. Honda City is one of the successful sedans in India. till to date Honda City has got high demand and recently the company has launched the upgraded version of it in Indian market.

The Honda's Indian unit, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), spokesperson said the recall was part of a global exercise by Honda Motor Company‘s promise of “stringent quality standards for its products" in spite of no faulty complaints with regard to the power switch in India. Jnaneswar Sen, senior VP, sales & marketing, HSCI, explained that "Every time we have done a recall or product up gradation, we have done it proactively." The company also said that the replacement would be completely done free of cost and no extra charges will added for the replacement.

The news has been passed onto the dealers and the replacement parts are being distributed to the contact points in batches for a smooth execution of the same. The company sources also added that any expenses arising out of the process will be invested by the Honda Motor Company (HMC) while also indicating that there would no loss borne by the Indian division of the Honda enterprise. The parts for replacement shall be sourced from Japan in phases.

HMC also cleared airs about the power switch problem is not a worrying factor in its current City models operational in India. This effectively means that the Honda Jazz and Honda CR-Vs sold in India will not be affected and does not need any recall program me or replacements to be undertaken.

This does come us a set back to the company as they already had to reduce the prices of the Honda City car to clear up volumes in stock in spite of ten years of dominance in the mid-size category. The same story was also endured by its Honda Jazz which too underwent huge price slashes after which the sales showed an upward trend.

On the global auto market, HMC declared that around 9,62,0000 Honda City sedans will be recalled for the replacement of the power windows and the computer systems. The models are Honda Jazz in India, CR-V crossover and Fit Aria (named as City in India) in North America, Asia, Africa and Europe. The Company is also planning to launch Honda Brio.

Honda To Launch Small Car in India

Honda Brio is the most awaiting hatchback in Indian market. The truth is finally out. If reports are anything to go by then Honda is indeed rolling out a new small car, the Honda Brio. The car will be launched by the fag end of September, giving the Indian eye balls yet another choice to be spoilt for in the small car segment.

The Honda Brio will be launched in trio version aka three models while the pricing has been kept unwrapped till the ribbon cutting ceremony. Though Honda is the bag daddy in the car segment, the Honda Brio is surely a bit out of their forte, as the Honda Brio is surely smaller in size. The i10, polo and swift hopefully will have their hands full and would be all ready set and match for this new competitor in the market. This beast is expected to fight with recently launched Toyota Etios Liva and upcoming Maruti Cervo in India.

What makes the Brio stands out is actually the least concentrated aspect in all the previous Honda cars. You guessed it right, it’s the tail lights. The Brio has triangular shaped tail lamps at the back end corner of the car. The light from these tail eyes will surely light up any one’s eyes.

Though lacking on the boot lid and a not so alluring alloys it does spice up with some fantastic interiors, dashboard and other attractive features. The car seems to have been trimmed as much possible to keep the entry price as low as possible and so one can look forward to yet another car that will surely pinch your desires and not your pockets.

Hyundai Eon Will Be Launched For Less Than Rs 3 Lakhs

Hyundai Eon’s codename is HA, this was revealed by Hormad Sorabjee on his twitteratti and told that officially the car will be called as Hyundai Eon. Thus putting rest to all the dust and bringing the much needed clarity about the car that’s lately been making all the news. Given, its small sized hatch this sure quite looks to lock horns with the Maruti Alto and Chevrolet Spark.

As the name suggest the Hyundai Eon could well be in the market for many years in the domestic market which has always welcomed the small cars and hatchbacks. The Hyundai Eon could also be the new successor that takes the throne after the much famed Hyundai Santro.

This latest entrant in the small car segment, the Hyundai Eon is powered by a triple cylinder 800 cc engine similar to that of the Hyundai design parameters which is sure to be a vow with the small car fans. It has a 5 seater capacity large enough for the typical nuclear family in the metros and with the offbeat exteriors it sure looks ready to grab some eyeballs. As of now with a starting price of just under 3 lakh the Hyundai Eon offers good interior space like its arch rival Maruti Alto but might also be deprived of some features which might not bother you if you are looking for cheap one or if you are on a tight leash . Only time will tell the fate of this new beauty on the auto circuits. With the launch date in the month of October we’ll keep an eagle’s eye and keep you posted you on all the latest developments on the small beauty.

Honda Jazz Launch On 18th August

The upgraded version Honda Jazz will hit Indian roads on 18th August 2011. Honda Jazz is one of the best hatchbacks in Indian market. The Company is now planning to launch a new version of it. It is a first car from the Honda India, which falls under premium compact car segment. The Honda Jazz is one of the popular cars around the world, it is well known for its spacious interior and elegant exteriors.

The Honda India clams that the new Honda Jazz is equipped with a 1.2L i-VTEC engine with four-cylinder. It is capable to produce maximum power of 90 PS at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm. According to the ARIA the upgraded version of Honda Jazz gives the mileage of 16.1 Kmpl on Indian roads. The upgraded version of Honda jazz is expected to price at less than 6 Lakh. The pre-bookings are already opened. It is expected to compete with Skoda Fabia, Hyundai i20, Fiat Punto, Maruti Swift in domestic market.

Maruti Swift 2011 Launch on 17th August

Maruti Swift is known as a best hatchback in India, The Company is now planning to launch the upgraded version of Maruti Swift on 17th August 2011. The New Maruti Swift is expected to equip with a 1.2L VVT Petrol Engine, which will have a capacity to churn out the maximum power of 92 Bhp on Indian roads. The Company has already launched the Maruti Swift 2011 in European market and yet to be launch in India. As per as the official source, the Maruti Swift 2011 has already got 38 thousand pre-bookings. This is the first time in the history of Indian car Industry, that a new model has got such a huge response.

Compare to the earlier version, the new Maruti Swift looks wider and expected to have some changes in Interior as well. This model will compete with Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Figo, Nissan Micra and Hyundai i10 in domestic market.

Speaking on the launch the managing executive officer of MSIL said “The strong response is unprecedented, particularly because the new model has not yet hit the showrooms and pricing points have not been decided”.

Mercedes Is Planning To Launch Luxury Hatchbacks Cars In India

The German based luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz is one of the promising brands in India. The Company is planning to launch luxury hatchbacks in 2012. The company is targeting the middle-class people of India and as well as to grab the luxury car market in India.

Speaking on the occasion head of New Delhi Ernst & Young’s Auto Mr. Rakesh Batra said “Better highways, higher disposable incomes and the growing aspirations of people in India will fuel growth in luxury-car sales; the count of the millionaires has been increasing in India the demand for the luxury cars will also boost.”

The upcoming luxury hatchbacks are expected to compete with BMW models in India. These models will be the first hatchbacks from the Mercedes Benz in India.Mercedes-Benz India at present has 22 dealerships across 17 cities in 11 states and 2 Union Territories of India and has its Service Stations in 32 cities in 16 States and 2 Union Territories of India. Mercedes-Benz India recorded sales of 2,402 vehicles in the first half (January-June) of 2011.

General Motors Steps Back To Introduce Electrical Cars In India

General Motors is one of the promising car manufacturers in Indian market. It had a plan to into electric car market, but recently the Company has confirmed that they have decided not to manufacture Electrical Cars. The main reason behind to make this decision is ‘The infrastructure of Electric Board’ in India.

Vice president of General Motors India Mr. P Balendran said that "We have proved, by displaying the electric car in Delhi, that we have the technology. But where is the infrastructure, particularly power?" He also added “when there was power shortage for domestic purposes; it would be difficult to get additional power for recharging the car battery. Such bottlenecks could be a problem to commercially launch an electric car in India.”

He also hinted that the Company is planning to introduce 5 new vehicles in the next 18 months in Indian market. The Company has recently launched Chevrolet Beat Diesel in Indian market and as per now the recently launched Beat Diesel is getting a good applause from the customers.

Nissan Sunny Will Launch In Oct 2011

Nissan Sunny is one of the luxury sedans, which is expected to launch in October 2011. The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is likely to launch this model in Indian market. Nissan Sunny was first showcased its upcoming sedan at international Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou (china) in 2010. It will be a global sedan which is going for sale first in China in the beginning of 2011 and across 170 countries globally. When it comes to India, The all-new global sedan will be the second brand built under Nissan’s ‘V’ podium. Nissan’s Oragadam plant which is near to Chennai will manufacture the engine of the new sedan. Nissan Sunny will compete with the models like Volkswagen Vento, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Corolla Altis, Honda Civic, Maruti SX4 Diesel, Toyota Etios, and Hyundai Verna Fluidic in India.

The Company is also intending to launch small cars by 2012. The price tag of these small cars will be around 3-5 lakhs, and excepted to compete against Chevrolet Beat Diesel, and the upcoming models Maruti Cervo and Honda Brio. Nissan is also planning to enter MPV (Multi-purpose Vehicle); the company has already collaborated with Ashok Leyland to manufacture MPV, which will directly compete with Toyota Innova.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Launch

Chevrolet Beat Diesel is one of the most awaiting hatchbacks in India. The General Motors has decided to launch Chevrolet Beat Diesel on 27th July 2011. The Chevrolet Beat Diesel is expected to load with 1.0L TCDi SMARTECH diesel engines, which will have capacity to churn out the maximum power of 57@4000 rpm and peak torque of 150 Nm@1750 rpm. The Chevrolet Beat Diesel has got refined interior and exterior looks.

The company has already opened the advance bookings; you need to pay only 5 thousand rupees to book Chevrolet Beat Diesel. According to the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) reports, the new Chevrolet Beat Diesel gives 24kmpl on Indian roads, so customers need to worry about the fuel economy. The General Motors Talegoan plant has taken the responsibility to fabricate the Chevrolet Beat Diesel Engines.

The President and Managing Director of General Motors India Mr. Karl Slym said "With fluctuation in fuel prices in India from time to time, the new diesel Beat, the prices of which will be announced at the launch will revolutionise the small car segment, with its engine capacity and fuel economy."

Chevrolet Beat Diesel will be available in 4 variants namely PS, LS, LT, LT Option and the expected price tag of Chevrolet Beat Diesel falls at Rs. 5.0 - 6.3 lakh in Indian market.It competes with the models like Maruti Cervo, Honda Brio and Toyota Etios Liva.

Toyota Etios Liva Launch on June 27

Toyota Etios Liva is the most awaiting hatchback; the company has recently confirmed the launch date of Toyota Etios Liva. This robust Toyota Etios Liva will hit Indian roads on June 27, 2011. The company actually had a plan to launch Toyota Etios Liva in April but the decision postponed due to huge demand for Toyota Etios and massive earth quake in Japan. Toyota Etios Liva is a first hatchback from Toyota India, so car lovers are very curiously waiting around the country. It will come only in petrol version which is expected to load with 1.2L, the company might launch diesel version of Tata Etios Liva after getting responses from customers. It will directly compete with the models like Hyundai i10, and the upcoming Maruti Cervo and Honda Brio.

The official spokes person of Toyota India said "We have successfully reduced the waiting period to less than one month by undertaking necessary steps to increase the production. We look forward to a good response for the Etios Liva. Details will be announced at the time of the launch."

He also added that "The Etios has been very well received by our customers across the market. We have delivered more than 20,000 cars as on date."

Customers who want to buy Toyota Etios Liva should wait at least 2 month to get it after booking. The Bidadi (near Bangalore) manufacturing plant has taken the responsibility of manufacturing Toyota Etios Liva. Overall Toyota Etios Liva is expected to be a grand hit along with decent fuel efficiency.