Auto News
Yamaha sales up by 30% in August
Sep 1st
After establishing a strong foothold in the premium segment bikes, India Yamaha Motors is set to script a new success story with the launch of its three commuter bikes – the SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125. Yamaha has registered a growth of 30% in sales during August 2010 as compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 30,450 units in August 2010 as against 23,466 units sold in August 2009.
In domestic markets, the company sold 22,672 units in August 2010 as compared to 19,508 units in the same month last year. The export figures stood at 7,778 units in August 2010 while 3,958 units were exported in August 2009. More >
Maruti tops in customer satisfaction for new cars
Sep 1st
Maruti Suzuki once again tops the chart for buyers’ satisfaction with newly launched cars according to JD Power. According to the latest study — India Sales Satisfaction Index — by the market research firm, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) topped the list of 11 auto-makers, garnering 819 points on a 1,000-point scale. It was followed by Honda and Skoda, with 816 and 812 points, respectively.
Launch of new models like WagonR, Alto K10 and good understanding of customers has led to the success of Maruti. The study ranked Tata Motors at the bottom of the list, with 758 points.
According to the study buyers of models that were launched in 2010 are less satisfied with their sales experience at dealerships compared to buyers of models that are at least one-year old. We sense this is largely because of the surge in demand the sales in charge are more involved in selling cars and are not trying hard as compared to 2009 which saw a decline in sales due to the recession.
Chaturti offer: Rs. 1,000 off on MapmyIndia GPS Kits*
Aug 31st
Now get Rs. 1,000/- off on MapmyIndia GPS kits. This offer is valid on Vx140* and in Goa only for a limited period.
The Vx140 features include large 4.3″ wide TFT touchscreen, GPS navigation, Music/Video playback, integrated Bluetooth handsfree and unique snooze feature to help save power.
Vx140 GPS device comes powered with the industry’s leading SiRF Atlas III high performance chipset. It connects quickly and stays connected, making sure you are guided all along your way
For more details and to get a demonstration contact Goa on Wheels or mail us your query at goaonwheels@gmail.com.
Team Goa wins Nestor Rally
Aug 30th
Nestor rally ended on Sunday August 29th, with Team Goa represented by Amul Satoskar and MK Mustafa winning the first place at Nestor Heritage Run title by 13 seconds.
With just two seconds separating them from the rest of the pack, Amul stepped up the tempo and gathered enough speed in due course to end their 1000 km TSD-campaign on a successful note.
“It is always thrilling to sit behind the wheel and have a go but to win a strenuous rally like this adds to the excitement and happiness. And that this is my first career win it makes me feel good.
Toyota to start trial production of Etios in September
Aug 30th
Toyota Indian will start trial production of its much anticipated small car ‘Etios‘ for the Indian market from next month (September), three months ahead of its proposed launch.
“Before starting the commercial production in December, we will have two rounds of trial productions. While one will start in September, the next one will be in October,” Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Deputy Managing Director (Commercial) Shekar Viswanathan said.
Renault-Nissan-Bajaj car prototype to be ready by 2011
Aug 27th
After a lot of hype, the low cost car project from the trio Renault-Nissan-Bajaj which faced many hurdles will see its prototype being tested by end of this year or early 2011. So can we say the car
will be launched by 2012 at a price of US$ 2500? Not exactly at this stage.
