Tata Nano Diesel To Be Launched by September 2011

Tata Nano is one of the cheapest car of the world and the Tata Nano is available all over the India at cheaper rates. Tata Nano Diesel is on the card as well. Tata Nano Diesel will be launch around September 2011, as speculated in recent media reports.

Tata Nano Diesel will be the cheapest diesel car available in India. So far there is no diesel car in the segment A and A+. Earlier this month, the company had announced to offer open sales of the car at all of its 874 sales outlets spread across the Indian market.

New Tata Safari Coming Soon in India

The new Tata Safari had been spied testing on Indian roads earlier this year. The second generation Tata Safari will be based on Aria X2 platform with more space in the interiors along with a new structure making it more rigid and equipping it with better handling capacities. The new model will also have lots of space and will be loaded with features such ABS, Airbags, Climate Control etc.

Unidentified sources from Tata Motors have revealed that the new Tata Safari is ready to be launched by mid-January 2011. As far as the engine is concerned, speculations are that Tata will be bringing its proven 2.2L VTT DiCOR to this model as well. The model may be a little lighter than the existing one to make it more fuel efficient.

Tata Motors’ upcoming launch this year is the new Tata Ace which is the eight-seater van based on Tata Venture platform. The model will compete with Maruti Eeco which has replaced Omni in the Indian market.

Source: CarTradeIndia.com

Tata Motors Report: June Sales up 49%

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in June 2010 were 67,730 vehicles, a growth of 49% over 45,440 vehicles sold in June 2009. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for June 2010 were 62,602 nos., a 45% growth over 43,284 nos. sold in June last year.

Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal are 181,708 nos., a growth of 48% over 123,114 nos. sold last year.

Commercial Vehicles
The company's sales of commercial vehicles in June 2010 in the domestic market were 34,791 nos., a 33% growth compared to 26,245 vehicles sold in June last year. LCV sales were 19,652 nos., a growth of 21% over June last year. M&HCV sales stood at 15,139 nos., a growth of 52% over June last year.

Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 97,229 nos., a growth of 35% over last year. Cumulative LCV sales are 55,073 nos., a growth of 21% over last year, while M&HCV sales stood at 42,156 nos., a growth of 58% over last year.

Passenger Vehicles
The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 29,948 nos. (27,811 Tata + 2,137 Fiat) in the domestic market in June 2010, a 53% increase compared to 19,513 nos. (17,039 Tata + 2,474 Fiat) in June last year. Sales of Tata passenger vehicles were 27,811 nos., a growth of 63% over June 2009. Sales of the Tata Nano were 7,704 nos. The Indica range sales were 9,003 nos., lower by 12% over June last year. The Indigo range recorded sales of 7,502 nos., a growth of 113% over June last year. The Sumo/Safari range accounted for sales of 3,602 nos., higher by 9% over June last year.

Jaguar Land Rover sales continued their upward trend since launch in June 2009.

Cumulative sales and distribution offtake of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 78,336 nos. (72,236 Tata + 6,100 Fiat), against 50,691nos. (45,837 Tata + 4,854 Fiat) last year, a growth of 55%. Cumulative sales of the Nano are 14,779 nos. Cumulative sales of the Indica range are 26,507 nos., lower by 8%. Cumulative sales of the Indigo family are 21,303 nos., higher by 139%. Cumulative sales of the Sumo/Safari range are 9,647 nos., higher by 20%.

Exports
The company's sales from exports at 5,128 vehicles in June 2010 registered a growth of 138% compared to 2,156 vehicles in June last year. The cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal at 12,243 nos. are higher by 134% over 5,221 nos. in the same period last year.

Source: Tata Motors India

IndusInd Bank to Provide Finance Facilities to Tata Motors' Dealers

IndusInd Bank Ltd. and Tata Motors have entered into an agreement, where IndusInd Bank will provide channel finance facilities to Tata Motors’ dealers.

The dealers of Tata Motors will now have access to ready upstream finance from IndusInd Bank to meet their working capital requirements in addition to the existing retail finance arrangements. IndusInd ranks in the top retail financiers for Tata motors commercial vehicle segment today. This tie up is a part of the strategic focus of IndusInd Bank in developing the supply chain business.

Mr. R. Ramakrishnan Vice President (Sales & Marketing, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors Limited) said, “Tata Motors Commercial vehicle has a good share of business in the retail asset funding through IndusInd Bank and going forward, we want to leverage this tie up to garner even more business in the retail loan segment. We would also like to provide our Channel partners with the inventory funding from IndusInd Bank at reasonable and competitive rates. We are sure that our growing network will drive the tie up to achieve the aspirational growth targets.”

Mr Suhail Chander, Head Corporate & Commercial Bank, IndusInd Bank said, “We, at IndusInd, are already amongst the largest Retail Financier of Commercial vehicles in the country. A Channel Finance facility to the dealers is a natural corollary to this business. By introducing technology, we aim to create value in this partnership between the Dealer, Tata Motors & IndusInd Bank.”

Mr. Ramesh Ganesan, Head Transaction Banking, IndusInd Bank said, “IndusInd Bank’s focus is to expand the scope of client relationships by adding value to partners of our clients. There is an increased need for financing in this fast growing sector. We propose to deliver this product through a technological platform enabling integration with the manufacturer and the dealers, thus speeding up credit delivery at a reduced costsupported by widespread branch network.”

Courtesy: Tata Motors India

New Iconic Jaguar XJ Arrives; Jaguar Land Rover Start Deliveries in India

Jaguar Land Rover has begun deliveries of the iconic Jaguar XJ in India. The car was shown in India during the Delhi Auto Expo in January this year and the stunningly beautiful and revolutionary new product from the Jaguar stable was acclaimed by one and all.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr S Krishnan, Tata Motors’ Senior Vice President (Commercial), Passenger Car Business Unit, said, "We notice a very intense aspiration in India to own an XJ. We are encouraged by the number of customers who have expressed a desire to own this iconic car."

Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, the all-new Jaguar XJ brings a daring new spirit to automotive luxury. It offers a seductive mix of striking design, breathtaking performance and engineering. The elongated teardrop shape of the side windows establishes the car’s silhouette and lies at the heart of its flowing design. It does not just look streamlined -- its drag coefficient of 0.29 makes it the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever, along with the XF.

At the heart of the all-new XJ’s construction is Jaguar’s unique lightweight vehicle architecture. Primarily aluminium, but also using magnesium and composite alloys, this allows Jaguar to produce a significantly lighter and stiffer body – the lightest in its class. The structure features aerospace-based riveting and bonding processes, and uses these advanced materials to deliver improved strength, enhanced refinement and superior safety performance.

A coupé profile cloaks a cabin that offers comparable levels of space to saloons with a more conventional style. There is generous accommodation for five occupants. The exquisitely designed interior has a strong sporting character throughout. The spacious cabin is rich in the tactile delight of soft-glove leather, warm veneers and cool chrome.The panoramic glass roof dramatically enhances the sense of light and space inside.

In keeping with its status as the ultimate four-door Jaguar, the XJ introduces a new generation of interior technologies, pioneering the use of display and infotainment systems such as the innovative Virtual Instrument dials, 8" full color Dual View technology Touch Screen display and 1200W Bowers & Wilkins premium surround sound system.

The all-new XJ delivers a driving experience that is just as memorable as the car’s appearance. Benefiting from technologies like continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), quick ratio power-steering system, JaguarDrive SelectorTM, JaguarDrive ControlTM, Jaguar Sequential Shift and Dynamic Stability Control with Trac DSC mode the new XJ combines responsive, sporting dynamics with the refined, supple ride expected from a luxury Jaguar.

The new XJ is available in India in the long wheelbase version. It is powered by the highly acclaimed 5.0-litre 385PS AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol engine. More information on the product is available on the Jaguar India website at www.jaguar.in

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Source: Tata Motors

Tata Motors Launches Tata Indigo e-CS: Most Fuel Efficient Sedan Car in India

Tata Motors today commercially launched its all new Tata Indigo e-CS, the most fuel-efficient sedan in the country, with a host of exciting features. Built on the existing Tata Indigo platform, the Tata Indigo e-CS succeeds the highly successful Tata Indigo CS, the most compact sedan in the world, which became a best seller in the first year of its launch in 2008, and opened up a completely new market for upwardly mobile young professionals.

The Indigo CS has dominated the entry mid-size segment in the country for almost 2 years with its proposition of being the most compact sedan in the market. It has been appreciated for its classy styling as much as the great value proposition that it offers at an unbeatable price to a sedan customer.

If the Indigo CS was the most compact sedan in the world, the Indigo e-CS has set a fresh benchmark by also becoming the most fuel efficient sedan in the country. Sporting an all new 1.4 litre CR4 Common Rail Diesel engine, the e-CS offers an ARAI approved mileage of 23.03 kmpl, which is the highest for any sedan currently available in the country. It is also available with the 1.2 litre MPFI petrol engine to provide customers with a wider choice. The refinement in both the engines results in a more enjoyable driving experience, along with the seating comfort that the Indigo CS is known for. Both these engines are compliant with BS4 emission norms currently applicable in 13 cities in India.

The Indigo e-CS also gets a fresh new look on the exteriors with a new satin finish front grill, new headlamps, and ORVM with blinkers. This coupled with body coloured bumpers and chrome inserts on the rub rails endows the e-CS with head turning looks.

The dual tone beige interiors of the fabric and the dashboard create a plush feel. With a view to appealing to the youth, the Indigo e-CS comes equipped with a Bluetooth enabled music system and electrical controls for ORVMs. This is in addition to the AC, power steering and power windows which were available in the earlier Indigo CS as well.

The car comes with a warranty of 18 months for an unlimited no. of kilometres, amongst the best in the industry, and will be available in a range of 4 colours through 239 dealerships across 412 towns and cities in the country. The car is priced at Rs 4.07 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the MPFI petrol base eGLS version going upto Rs 5.13 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the top-end eLX version of the CR4 diesel.

Courtesy: Tata Motors India

Tata Nano Won Gold Prize in 2010 Edison Awards

Tata Nano has won the Gold prize in the Best New Product segment under the Transportation category at the 2010 Edison Awards.

Recognised as America’s innovation award, the Edison Awards (www.edisonawards.com) symbolise the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison. They are judged on marketplace innovation, marketplace success, technological innovation, market structure innovation, societal impact and design innovation.

Tata Motors is India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of Rs.70,938.85 crores ($ 14 billion) in 2008-09. Through subsidiaries and associate companies, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand and Spain. Among them is Jaguar Land Rover, the business comprising the two iconic British brands. It also has an industrial joint venture with Fiat in India.

With over 5.9 million Tata vehicles plying in India, Tata Motors is the country’s market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top three in passenger vehicles. It is also the world's fourth largest truck manufacturer and the second largest bus manufacturer. Tata cars, buses and trucks are being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and South America.

Source: Tata Motors

Tata Motors Launches New Indica Vista Drivetech4: New Generation Car in India

Tata Motors has launched an all-new Indica Vista range, the Indica Vista Drivetech4, with a host of new features and a thrilling driving experience, to take the encouraging market response to the company's new generation car to a new high.

The BS-4 compliant Indica Vista Drivetech4 has a specially designed Eurotech gearbox perfectly mated to the Vista Drivetech4 Quadrajet diesel and Safire petrol engines. It ensures higher torque at low RPMs, minimal vibration, precise gear shifting, longer engine life and cooled exhaust gas recirculation for lower emissions. All these together result in superior handling, exciting zip and a never-before driving experience. The same degree of refinement and driveability is also being offered on BS-3 engines.

The other new features include a 4-spoke tilt-adjustable steering wheel and height-adjustable driver's seat enabling customised driving positions. The flexible 60:40 flip and fold rear seat lends added space for multiple needs. The fully integrated 2-DIN stereo system with Blue 5 and USB port enhance entertainment and communication convenience. Dual airbags (driver and passenger) and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) make it one of the safest cars on Indian roads.

The Indica Vista Drivetech4 series, though in the premium B segment, has been competitively priced, starting respectively from Rs.3.57 lakhs for the Safire petrol range and from Rs. 4.4 lakhs for the Quadrajet diesel range (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The range has been launched with an exciting contest – available at www.surpriseyourself.in – to spot that only feature the Vista Drivetech4 shares with the Indica, and win a Vista free.

The Indica Vista, Tata Motors’ all-new second generation car introduced in August 2008, has won the Jury Award at the Business Standard Motoring Car Of The Year Awards and was recognised as the Best Value for Money Car at the UTVi Autocar Awards.

Courtesy: Tata Motors India

Tata Motors New Cheap Car Coming Soon

Tata Nano made a big impact on indian automobile market and there are few other cars like Indica Vista and others are too good for the indian customers as well. Thats why Tata Motors is thinking to launch new model which can be place between Tata Nano & Indica Vista. The price of this new car will be around Rs 3 lakh which can be more affordable for middle class families as well.

This new car will be come as a codename of Dolhpin & will be coming soon in next 24 months. Car will be powered by 800-1000cc engine and will be compact as well. There is nothing came from the official side but it should be the gift for Ratan Tata who will retire soon from the board.

Another good one is that Tata Nano Electric also will be introduced in Europe in next 24-30 months. For indian market its not announced yet.

Tata Nano May be More Costlier

As the Tata Motors lauched 1 lakh car, cheapest car Tata Nano; may loose the tag of low priced car in upcoming days. As the steel prices are already hiked by 25% and other raw materials like paints, tires, labour problems etc. has the price hiked as well. That is one of the reason of the price hike for Tata Nano in upcoming days.

That is expectable as the raw materials price go up cost of the product always go up. Now it seems that Tata nano to lost its one lakh price tag that makes it as "world's cheapest car". Tata Motors had earlier stated that it will deliver its first one lakh cars at the promised price but the company spokesperson refuses to confirm about continuation of the existing prices.

Already around 26500 Tata Nano have been delivered to the customers. Tata Motors's mother plant for Tata Nano begins production in April 2010 when it rolls out its first batch of Tata Nano. The new plant is near completion in Gujarat as it was shifted from Singur in West Bengal last year.