Archive for the ‘India’ Category

Hatchbacks, India, Suzuki

New Suzuki Swift Details

The 2011 Suzuki Swift has been revealed with full details in tow. From the pictures, the dashboard design and layout looks to be inspired by the larger Suzuki Kizashi sedan, while the exterior looks very similar to the outgoing model. The wheelbase is nearly two-inches longer while the length has grown by almost 4 inches. [Read More]

Chevrolet, GM, Hatchbacks, India

Next-Gen Chevy Aveo Heading to India?

With GM’s current Chevy Aveo selling very poorly in India, the company badly needs a replacement. GM is planning to phase out its mediocre subcompact. At the same time, it plans to introduce the bolder, more attractive and more fuel-efficient next generation Aveo into the market next year, likely as a replacement for the current [Read More]

Tata

Tata Nano Catches Fire

Sure the Tata Nano is puny and would certainly be demolished in a collision with practically any car and cow on the road, but we didn’t know they were catching fire under heavy use. Apparently, two or more Nanos have already caught fire. In the latest incident, Insurance agent Satish Sawant took delivery of his [Read More]

Chevrolet, GM, India, Muscle Cars

Chevy Corvette and Camaro Coming to India

With the increasing importance of the Indian auto market, an increasing number of foreign automakers are holding back less. Vehicles that were once exclusive to the wealthier markets are now finding their way into Indian dealerships. Just recently, Timothy E Lee, president, international operations of General Motors, revealed that popular cars like the Chevrolet Camaro [Read More]

Jaguar, Land Rover, Tata

Jaguar Making Money for Tata

Tata’s 2008 acquisition of luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) seemed ill-timed and unnecessary, but the deal is finally starting to pay some dividends. Thanks to cost cuts, new models, and an improving economy, analysts around the globe are predicting a bright future. Overall sales rose 47% to $5.65 billion and profits were $141 million, [Read More]