indian car production june 10 2011, india Audi A6

indian car production june 10 2011, india Audi A6 - Audi announces A6 production in India: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has announced the start of production of the all new Audi A6 in India in Aurangabad. More than 2,000 units of the next generation Audi A6 will run off the production line every year, in the initial years, at the Group’s Aurangabad facility. The official start of production was announced in the presence of Kurt Romeiss, Senior Manager Quality, Audi A6, Jürgen Krieger, Senior Manager PreSeries Center, Audi Neckarsulm and Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India. Dr. Leopold-Theodor Heldman, Consul General, Federal Republic of Germany in Mumbai, graced the occasion as the guest of honour.

“The production of the all new Audi A6 underlines our growing presence in the Indian market and reiterates our long term commitment to customers in India. The commencement of production of this next generation Audi A6 is in line with our long term strategy for India and is a precursor to its much-awaited launch later this year,” said Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

Manufacturing of the new Audi A6 will take place in 16 work cycles on one production line at the Aurangabad plant, securing local employment for 126 individuals for the next years to come. The new Audi A6 will be offered with a choice of diesel and petrol engines.

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indian car sales june 2011, india automobile

indian car sales june 2011, india automobile - Automobile Sales Lose Momentum: NEW DELHI – A culmination of rising interest rates and higher cost of fuel led to a slowdown in demand for automobile for a second straight month in May as bearish sentiments and higher loan installments forced consumers to defer purchases. Automobile sales growth year-on-year in May was roughly 5%, compared with a blockbuster 35% a year ago.

At the heart of this slowdown are the big three of the Indian automobile industry — Maruti, Hyundai and Tata — who suffered in varying intensities. While the absolute number of buyers was still higher, the influx of new buyers was markedly lower than what it was last year in May. Barring Skoda, every company saw its sales growth rate come down from the one achieved last year.

Hyundai fared the best among the three with an over 14% growth that compares favourably with its 15.5% growth in May last year. But its growth last month was largely due to the launch of its new mid size sedan Verna, that has already clocked over 12,000 bookings.

Maruti managed to stay affloat with a near 4% growth, a sharp climb down from the 27% growth in the previous year. Tata Motors suffered the most with sales declining by 9% including that of Nano whose sales came down from the over 10,000 units it had sold in April to 6,515 units last month.

Source:  Thelinkpaper

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India: Ford, GM and Honda Sales Drops In April 2011

India: Ford, GM and Honda Sales Drops In April 2011 - Interest rates rose and prices of cars has a negative impact on the balance sheet of the manufacturer. The Indian subsidiary of General Motors, Ford and Honda Motor posted sales drops in the month of April 2011. Auto experts estimate that this would signal a difficult year for the entire automotive industry.

General Motors India registered a 5.19 percent drop in sales in April 2011, to 10,050 over the same month last year. In April 2011, the company sold 3889 units of small car Spark, 2447 Beat hatchback units, 157 units of premium hatch UVA, 162 units of Aveo entry-level sedan, 376 units of mid-size sedan Optra and 939 units Cruze sedan.

Honda Siel Cars India reported 43.76 per cent decline in sales is 2012 units in April compared with 3,578 units sold during the same month a year ago. Sales in April of 1542 consisted of units of its flagship sedan of the city, 112 units of the Jazz hatchback, 253 units of premium sedan Civic, 83 units of luxury sedan Accord and 22 units of its SUV CR-V, the company said in a statement.

U.S. automaker Ford's Indian subsidiary Ford India has reported a slight decline of 2.5 percent of sales in April to 7319 units. The company recorded sales of 7,509 units in the same month last year. But the company was encouraged to see their new world festival to receive a response after it opened recently.

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About Tata Safari: the Real India's Car

Tata Safari is one of the most popular choices for traveling off the road. An indigenous product of Tata Motors Limited in India, is a sport utility vehicle (SUV). Powerful engine, sporty look and superior performance in difficult terrain makes this vehicle a favorite of car lovers in India.

Design and Decoration

Tata Safari's striking features are new grille with chrome, new wheel cover parts, the foam head and tail lights, bumpers and trap, with a protective effect of the chrome grille. All these add to the attraction of outside SUV, while the lateral step allows for easy penetration. Seven people can ride home in Tata Safari. The vehicle was decorated with the luxury hotel, two-tone beige interior. A spacious car has the wood finish in the research center console class, while the control toolkit fashion and arts to add to its appeal. The glove has a light of broad appeal. DVD player is in the center console with entertainment when traveling.

Alternatives and Price

Tata Safari is available in three models - 4x2 LX TCIC, Dicor 2.2 VTT and the EXI MPFI. Dicor version of itself is available in three versions - EX, LX and VX. Tata Safari is priced between Rs. 6.50 and 11.50 lakhs.

Engine

Tata Safari is powered by a 3-liter direct-injection common rail (Dicor), which uses the latest modern Delphi Multec 1600 bar fully electronic common-rail system.

Safety

Two front air bags to protect passengers against the effects of an earthquake. In the application of sudden interruptions, Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows passengers to remain in control. seats, anti-submarine warfare to protect the driver and front seat occupant in a crash. telescopic steering column three stages Tata Safari reduce the impact of injuries on the chest of the driver in a frontal collision completely. Other security features integrated child safety locks are in the back door and the door of trails, two disc brakes marijuana WELR upgrade the projector and adjustable seat belts.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift: an Indian Swift

Suzuki launched the Swift in India, as a joint venture product with Maruti and the car is known as Maruti Suzuki Swift. In the Indian auto market, Swift is available with seven variants four with petrol and three with diesel engine option. The petrol version of Maruti Suzuki Swift is powered by 1.2-litre K-series engine (with a 1.3-litre petrol engine available utill 2008). Maruti Suzuki Swift is endowed with five-speed manual transmission. However, the diesel version of Maruti Suzuki Swift is packed with 1.3-litre, DDiS engine with a displacement of 1,248 cc. The 1.3-litre diesel engine is fitted with a turbocharger and intercooler combination and is endowed with a five-step multi injection common rail system.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

• 1,197cc 16V DOHC petrol engine, rated at 63 kW (85 bhp) and 113 newton metres (83 lb·ft).
• 1,248cc 16V DOHC diesel engine, rated at 56 kW (75 bhp) and 190 newton metres (140 lb·ft).

Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

Suzuki introduced a sedan based version of the Swift called the "Maruti Swift Dzire" in the Indian market. Launched on March 26, 2008, Swift DZire replaces Maruti Suzuki’s popular entry level sedan, Maruti Suzuki Esteem, production of which was discontinued in late 2007. Maruti Suzuki has introduced Swift DZire only in the Indian market. The Dzire has exactly the same wheelbase as the hatchback version and has an increased overall length due to the addition of the boot. It shares the same 1.3-litre engine from the hatchback.

Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

Swift DZire is a result of an indigenous project started in 2005 to design a three-box notchback version of the Swift hatchback. Some changes have been made to the car’s overall styling to seamlessly integrate the boot. The wheelbase remains the same. The car weighs about 30–35 kilograms (66–77 lb) more than the hatchback. Few modifications in the rear suspension have been done to cope with the additional weight of the boot and improve the ride quality for the rear passengers. Adjustments in the rear seat inclination have been made to improve the rear seat comfort and legroom.

Volkswagen India rolls out the 50,000th car from its Chakan Plant

Volkswagen India rolled out the 50,000th car from its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. It’s been less than two years since the Volkswagen plant in Chakan began operations. With the rollout of the 50,000th car, which happened to be a Vento, the company asserts that production at the plant is in line with scheduled ramp-up plans. The Chakan plant currently produces three models, the Volkswagen Polo, the Volkswagen Vento and the Skoda Fabia.

Volkswagen Group has 61 plants globally, of which the Pune plant is claimed to be one of the most modern. It covers all stages in the production process from press shop through body shop and paint shop to final assembly. With a total financial commitment amounting to Rs. 3,800 crores the Volkswagen plant in Pune is the largest investment to date by a German company in India.

The dignitaries present at the event included Dr. Arno Antlitz, Member of the Board of Management VW, Dr. John Chacko, VW Group India President & MD and Mr. Holger Nestler, Executive Director, Technical, Volkswagen India.

“Touching the 50,000th car production landmark marks the beginning of Volkswagen’s next growth chapter in India. Realizing this target in just over a year’s time from the start of production is a testimony to the popularity Volkswagen cars enjoy in the Indian market. I wish the Volkswagen team great success for their future initiatives and I am confident that the team here will continue this momentum of growth,” expressed Dr. Arno Antlitz on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. John Chacko said, “It is a moment of great pride and satisfaction for all of us at Volkswagen on achieving this milestone in such a short span of time. Volkswagen has focused on introducing new products based on understanding of customer needs. The outstanding acceptance of all our products is a testimony to the success of that approach. The continuous support from our employees has made this possible today. I would like to thank the team at Chakan for their undying spirit and motivation and congratulate them for demonstrating how much can be achieved in a very short period of time.”

Volkswagen India rolls out the 50,000th car from its Chakan Plant

Volkswagen India rolled out the 50,000th car from its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. It’s been less than two years since the Volkswagen plant in Chakan began operations. With the rollout of the 50,000th car, which happened to be a Vento, the company asserts that production at the plant is in line with scheduled ramp-up plans. The Chakan plant currently produces three models, the Volkswagen Polo, the Volkswagen Vento and the Skoda Fabia.

Volkswagen Group has 61 plants globally, of which the Pune plant is claimed to be one of the most modern. It covers all stages in the production process from press shop through body shop and paint shop to final assembly. With a total financial commitment amounting to Rs. 3,800 crores the Volkswagen plant in Pune is the largest investment to date by a German company in India.

The dignitaries present at the event included Dr. Arno Antlitz, Member of the Board of Management VW, Dr. John Chacko, VW Group India President & MD and Mr. Holger Nestler, Executive Director, Technical, Volkswagen India.

“Touching the 50,000th car production landmark marks the beginning of Volkswagen’s next growth chapter in India. Realizing this target in just over a year’s time from the start of production is a testimony to the popularity Volkswagen cars enjoy in the Indian market. I wish the Volkswagen team great success for their future initiatives and I am confident that the team here will continue this momentum of growth,” expressed Dr. Arno Antlitz on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. John Chacko said, “It is a moment of great pride and satisfaction for all of us at Volkswagen on achieving this milestone in such a short span of time. Volkswagen has focused on introducing new products based on understanding of customer needs. The outstanding acceptance of all our products is a testimony to the success of that approach. The continuous support from our employees has made this possible today. I would like to thank the team at Chakan for their undying spirit and motivation and congratulate them for demonstrating how much can be achieved in a very short period of time.”

Car Sales Increase by 20%

Car Sales in India rose by over 20% compared with the same month in the previous year.

Over 1.25 lakh cars were sold last month.

Car Sales Increase by 20%

Car Sales in India rose by over 20% compared with the same month in the previous year.

Over 1.25 lakh cars were sold last month.