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New Model Mitsubishi Montero Launched With Upgraded 3.2 Litre Engine
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Price And Specifications In India
Fiat Tata Joint Venture Completes 2 Lakh Powertrain Engines

New Model Mitsubishi Montero Launched With Upgraded 3.2 Litre Engine

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 07:49 AM PST

Mitsubishi Montero New Model has been launched at a price of Rs. 38.95 Lakhs ex-showroom price Delhi. The new Montero has slight exterior upgrades and interior upgrades as well.

For details, check out the link below :

2010 Mitsubishi Montero With BS IV Engine - Detailed Specifications & Features

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Price And Specifications In India

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 07:26 AM PST

Mitsubishi has finally launched the much awaited performance sedan the Mitsubishi EVO X in India.

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Specifications

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X is powered by a 2 Litre turbocharged MPFI Petrol engine which delivers a whooping 291 BHP max power. This power is enough to push this stunning sedan from 0 to 100 KMPH in just 6.6 seconds. Lancer Evo X also features a 6 speed twin clutch manual transmission with an all wheel drive. It has high performance Brembo disk brakes at both front and rear. On safety side it has ABS with EBD. The top speed of this beauty has been electronically limited to 250 KMPH.

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Price In India

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X will cost a really fat wallet at Rs. 49.95 Lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. This price tag is so high because of the 110% duty levied on the completely built unit (CBU) automobiles imported from abroad.

Fiat Tata Joint Venture Completes 2 Lakh Powertrain Engines

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 06:56 AM PST

Fiat Tata joint venture called FIAL (Fiat India Automobiles Limited) has completed manufacturing of 2 Lakh powertrain engines from its Pune plant located at Ranjangaon. The plant was built to manufacture engines for Tata and FIAT cars as well as for exporting engines to other Fiat facilities across Europe.

Below is the official press release from FIAL :

Mumbai, 18^th November, 2010: FIAT India Automobiles Ltd today rolled out the 200000^th powertrain engine from its Ranjangaon plant in Pune. The state-of-the-art facility at Ranjangaon plant started manufacturing power trains in July, 2008. FIAL's facility at Ranjangaon is among largest powertrains manufacturing plants of Fiat anywhere in the world. The plant was built to manufacture engines for Tata and FIAT cars as well as for exporting engines to other Fiat facilities across Europe.

Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Gurpratap Boparai, Vice President – Power Train Technologies, Fiat India Automobiles Ltd said, "The state-of-the-art TATA-FIAT manufacturing facility epitomizes our commitment towards bringing cutting edge technology to India. The remarkable figure of 200000 engines in a short span of time is a testament to the commitment of both the partners and to the tireless efforts of the team which has worked to make this a world-class facility".

Speaking on this occasion, Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, Vice President- Commercial (passenger Car Business), TATA Motors said, "Our partnership with FIAT is a win – win for both parties. Fiat's powertrain engines are powering the new generation Tata cars, additionally; the engines are also being exported to other countries which indicate that India could really be developed as a hub for the manufacture of technologically advanced engines."

The plant is a shining example of a great partnership between two auto majors. Ranjangaon plant has also produced 110000 car units which include both TATA and FIAT branded cars. Cars manufactured under TATA are Indica and Indigo Manza and FIAT brand includes Palio, Punto and Linea.

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