Maruti Suzuki India has launched limited edition variant of swift called “ Swift one million edition “. Swift has been very successful product from Maruti Suzuki. The new Swift one million edition comes with specially created “Goldsmith Black”. Also loaded with smart and attractive features like splendid graphics, special integrated stereo with USB and speakers, luxurious leather seats, cushions, foot-mats and an artistic decal on the exteriors.The Swift One Million Edition is available in Vi version (Petrol) at a price of Rs. 483,079 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Only 1,000 units of this celebration model are being offered.

New/Additional Features of Maruti Swift One Million Edition:

- Available in Goldsmith Black Shade
- New Body Graphics and Decals
- Leather Interiors
- Leather Cushions
- Foot Mats
- Dash Integrated Music System

Press Release – Maruti Swift One Million Edition

Speaking on the occasion Mayank Pareek, Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales) said, “It is indeed a moment of pride for us. Swift One Million Edition is our gesture to show gratitude to our customers who have strongly supported us in our journey to reach milestone of one million sales in one year.” Highlighting the product Mr Pareek added, “The interiors of the Swift One Million Edition have aesthetics of a commemorative edition. The new features and the characteristic body graphics together compliment the sporty character of the Swift. We are confident that this special edition will bring pride to the select owners who get to possess it”.

Yet another Tata Nano (probably the sixth in the country) burst into flames, this time in south Delhi. Fortunately no one was injured. The accident took place in a parking lot in Aurobindo Marg. There were sparks from the rear of the car as soon as the ignition was switched on. Within a few minutes, the fire engulfed it. A fire tender was rushed to the site and the fire was doused within a few minutes.

The sky blue Nano owned by SC advocate Ravinder Narayan in May last year. It had done 34,000km and had been serviced once. The cars driver Patrick John was driving from Connaught Place to Hauz Khas with the advocate’s manager. The car had done 9 kms since morning. John noticed sparks coming out of the rer (engine) and leaped out just in time. This news comes at a time when Tata Motors is planning to open bookings of the Nano throughout the country in a phased manner.

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Maruti Suzuki India has launched limited edition variant of Ritz which has been christened Ritz Genus . The new Ritz comes with several feature like rand new signature colour Emerald Blue that comes with matching door handles and rear view mirrors. The car also comes with body graphics, side mouldings and a “Genus” decal at the back. Dual tone dashboard,stereo with speakers and tilt-adjustable steering. Other features include keyless entry, rear wiper-cum-washer, and a rear parcel tray. Ritz Genus will be available as an option on the Ritz VXi (Petrol) and Ritz VDi (Diesel) models.

Shashank Srivastava, Chief General Manager (Marketing) said, “Limited Editions are our way to bring excitement to the showrooms. We have excellent experience with Limited editions in the past. While they bring in incremental sales numbers, at the same time customer response to these special models have helped us for future product development and planning. I am confident that the Ritz Genus will find great appreciation with customers for its new add-on features.”

Ritz Genus Vxi is priced at Rs 4,52,349 and the Vdi at Rs 5,31,410.

[Via: Autoplugged]

Ford Motor Company will launch 8 new vehicles in India by the middle of the decade. Speaking at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Conference in New Delhi today, Joe Hinrichs, president of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA), and Michael Boneham, president and managing director, Ford India, however did not reveal the names of the models. Ford will also export the Figo to 50 new markets including Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East from 2011.

Joe Hinrichs, president of Ford Asia Pacific and Africa (APA) -

We have big plans for India and for this region. As we have seen from the spectacular early success of the Ford Figo, more and more Indian consumers appreciate the fuel efficient, economical, high quality, safe, and fun-to-drive vehicles that Ford offers. This is part of our ‘better plan’ to bring more and more vehicles from our vast global portfolio to India and other markets in Asia Pacific and Africa.

By 2012, more than 70 percent of the Ford vehicles sold all over the world will be derived from 15 core platforms. Ford launched the Ford Figo during the first quarter of this year and within 25 weeks, it has sold more than 25,000 of them. The Figo is also exported to South Africa and was launched in Nepal earlier this month.

[Via: IAB]

Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new-generation direct injection (CGI) petrol technology in the E Class. The turbo-charged direct-injection petrol motor that displaces 1796cc will be the second Mercedes variant to be powered by a CGI motor in India, first being the C200 CGI. With the E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, the E-Class range offers the widest variety as compared to any product in its segment with eight products. The CGI technology combined with BlueEFFICIENCY measures ensures improved efficiency, performance as well as environmental compatibility.

Unlike other direct injection petrol engines, however, this one has a vital advantage; it can run a genuine lean burn cycle. What this means is that when the motor is not under heavy load, it needs very little fuel to run. The mixture of fuel and air in the cylinder, normally 14 parts of air to one part of fuel, is reduced to a much lower ratio. As a result, the motor runs more efficiently. Its Piezo injectors can manage multiple injections, just like a modern common-rail diesel. The 1796cc in-line 4-cylinder petrol motor produces a healthy 183bhp @ 5600rpm and 29.08kgm of torque at 2400-4000rpm. Available in the Elegance trim, the E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY comes with a price tag of Rs 39.5lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

[Via: AutoCarIndia]

Suzuki Slingshot Images.

Tata Motors has come out with a BS4-compliant Indica V2. Christened Indica V2 Turbomax , this Indica gets a turbocharged 1.4-liter diesel engine that produces 71PS. The Indica V2 Turbomax gets 14-inch wheels as well. Equipped with a 1,405cc turbo-intercooled diesel engine, the Turbomax manages to produce 135Nm@2,500rpm. Despite good power and torque, the car manages to return 19kmpl, according to the brochure.

There are no changes to the car’s interiors. There are no airbags or ABS options either. It is available in two trim levels – DLE and DLS. The former, without power steering, will be the taxi cab operator’s choice. The latter should be the family man’s car who needs an inexpensive hatchback with power steering and air-conditioning that can that can seat five, has decent boot space, and travel long distances without putting a hole in his wallet. The Indica V2 Turbomax is available in four colors – Furnace red, Magnesium gray, Arctic silver, Mint White. The first two are applicable only to the well-equipped DLS variant aimed at family car buyers.

Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of the E-Class Cabriolet in India. The E-Class line up is complete with a retractable soft top roof and offers comfortable seating for four people. The E-Class Cabriolet adds to this multi-faceted E-Class line-up making a lifestyle statement par excellence promising an engaging driving experience with the top on or off. Thanks to its classic soft top, the four-seater convertible delivers that unadulterated cabriolet feeling. AIRCAP® is an automatic wind deflector that can be deployed at the touch of a button to significantly reduce turbulence in the vehicle’s interior. It also dispenses with the assembly required for conventional wind deflectors and leaves the side profile of the Cabriolet undisturbed. The E-Class Cabriolet is priced at Rs. 64.5 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

“The E-Class Cabriolet heralds a new era of Open top motoring. With its launch, the versatility of the E-Class range is further reinforced; the E-Class now offers the Cabriolet in addition to already present the E-Class Saloon and the E-Class Coupe. The E-Class has seven offerings for the discerning customers who seek individuality, expression and dynamism through the cars they drive” commented Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz India said.