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- General Motors Celebrates World Environment Day in India
- Chevrolet Signs MoU with Punjab National Bank for Vehicle Financing
- GM India showcases Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Beat at Bangalore International Auto Expo 2010
- Yamaha Launches Stylish & Sporty Bike SS 125 – Detailed Specifications, Colors And Price
- Bajaj To Launch New Pulsar 300CC & Re-Launch Scooters – Specifications & Price
- New Maruti Alto K10 Features, Specifications, Variants, Price And Real Pictures
| General Motors Celebrates World Environment Day in India Posted: 27 Jul 2010 08:15 AM PDT
From official press release: New Delhi: General Motors India today concluded a line-up of several activities planned across its centres to commemorate the World Environment Day on June 5, 2010. GM India, an active agent of alternate mobility solutions, takes its commitment forward through several planned and ongoing key initiatives across the nation to engage with its stakeholders. To celebrate World Environment Day, GM India held Free Pollution Check Campaigns at all its workshops and issued Free Pollution under Control (PUC) certificates, if the vehicle met the necessary emission requirements, in collaboration with SIAM. In order to engage its internal audience and spread the "Go Green" approach, several activities were organized by GM India. At GMI's Technical Centre (GMTCI), a Walkathon was held in association with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Panel of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). This was a walk to spread awareness about a greener environment and maintain an ecological balance. In its plants in Halol and Talegaon, GMI undertook tree plantation drives in the premises, and quiz, banner, slogan and poster-making competitions for all staff members. Additionally, GM India sponsored the World Environment Day initiatives undertaken by Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda including All India Essay Competition, On the Spot Poster Competition and Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation for Green Economy.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr P Balendran, Vice-President, General Motors India, said, "World Environment Day is an important day to understand and educate environmental issues that our planet faces today. GM India is deeply committed to being an agent of change to reduce carbon footprint and adopt green technology, and has taken several steps to attain this. Be it LPG and CNG variants of our products, the EV technology we possess or the development of Jatropha for bio-diesel, GM India constantly strives towards safeguarding the environment and presenting consumers with options to be able to adopt alternate mobility solutions and environment-friendly technology." GM India has relentlessly endeavored to undertake initiatives and develop associations that have the ability to re-define how automotive companies in India work and to develop future mobility solutions keeping the carbon footprints and environmental issues in mind. In tandem with this, GM India has signed a five-year partnership with US Department of Energy and India's Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI) to develop Jatropha as a sustainable bio-fuel energy crop, reiterating the company's commitment to green technology and alternative fuels. The partnership will also explore the development of new varieties of the plant that have high yields and can withstand adverse environmental conditions. GM India will be ready to respond by introducing biodiesel-capable products with Jatropha proving commercially viable. GM India has also introduced Spark LPG and Aveo CNG in the market to offer wider portfolio and greener technology to its consumers. General Motors Celebrates World Environment Day in India is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy |
| Chevrolet Signs MoU with Punjab National Bank for Vehicle Financing Posted: 27 Jul 2010 08:12 AM PDT
From official press release : New Delhi: General Motors India and Punjab National Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide retail auto financing to all General Motors India. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ankush Arora, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & After Sales, General Motors India and Mrs Sudeshna Sharma, General Manager (Retail), Punjab National Bank. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ankush Arora said, "We are extremely pleased to partner with Punjab National Bank which is one the largest public sector bank in the country. Its extensive reach across India will help our customers avail of loan facilities to buy our most sought after products. Low interest rates in addition to low processing charges are some of the many benefits which our customers can enjoy while availing of loan facilities of from PNB for financing of our vehicles."
As per the MoU, Punjab National Bank will now provide retail financing to customers for purchase of GM India vehicles across the country. GM India in collaboration with Punjab National Bank will promote schemes to offer easy finance options to their customers by leveraging the pan India presence of Punjab National Bank. With a network of over 4,900 branches across the country, Punjab National Bank is one of the largest in India and has been growing rapidly since its inception. Recently, it has been ranked as one of the top ranking banks of international repute.
It may be recalled that GM India had already signed agreements previously with several banks for financing of its vehicles. The financing arrangements with the public sector banks are helping the company in providing auto loans in over 200 cities, where its customers and dealers are located. Gearing up for a major drive to further consolidate its position in the automobile market, General Motors India has ramped up production by adding the second shifts at Halol and Talegaon plants recently to meet the increased demand of its products. The company is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to support the market demand of its cars. It intends to take the network to 300 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the end of this year from the current 206 sales points and 200 authorized service outlets across the country. Chevrolet Signs MoU with Punjab National Bank for Vehicle Financing is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy |
| GM India showcases Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Beat at Bangalore International Auto Expo 2010 Posted: 27 Jul 2010 08:10 AM PDT
From official press release : March 11, 2010, Bangalore: General Motors India has showcased Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Beat at the International Auto Expo 2010, which opened in Bangalore today. The all muscle legendry Camaro SS and the newest offerings from Chevrolet India's stable – Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Beat, hold the centre stage at GM India's stall the Expo. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, General Motors India said, "Display of GM’s latest generation vehicles at the Auto Expo demonstrates and reiterates GM’s continued commitment to this market. We brought these outstanding models to Bangalore to demonstrate our prowess in terms of technology, performance, latest design philosophy, and to seek local feedback on our products that we believe have long-term potential in the domestic market." GM India's latest offerings from 300 series, Chevy Cruze and Beat, have received an overwhelming response from the market. GM India is now in the process of further ramping up its production by adding the third shift at its Halol plant and second shift at Talegaon plant to meet the increased demand of its products. General Motors India has registered a record growth of 126 % in sales in February 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year by selling 11,111 units, recording its highest ever sales since inception . In addition, the company is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to 300 locations across the country by the end of this year from the present 206 outlets to support the market demand of its cars.
Camaro The New Chevrolet Camaro combines great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency. The 2010 Camaro honours its heritage while delivering on customer expectations of a sports coupe for the 21st century. The all new Camaro was created to meet that mission. It was developed by an international team of designers and engineers who made sure that it was 21st century on entry level.
With a design almost mirroring the original concept and paying homage to the first generation model, the 2010 Camaro acknowledges its heritage and features classic proportions over its 2,852 mm wheelbase. The aerodynamic qualities are not compromised by the Camaro's muscular stance, and drag co-efficient is kept low, due to a long hood and short deck. Designed to compete with the best in the world, a state of the art fully independent suspension system gives the 2010 Camaro a very light and nimble feel. The SS model is equipped with a 6.2L V8 pumping out a 462 hp at 6400 rpm and 609 Nm at 4800 rpm of torque. Indeed, the surprising fuel efficiency of the new Camaro enhances the driving experience. The Camaro offers a comprehensive system of safety features including the use of high strength and ultra high-strength steel in key areas throughout the structure. A comprehensive 8 air bag system, safety belt load limiters and front passenger air-bag deployment suppression detection systems combine to ensure safety too is high on the agenda for Camaro. Chevy Beat Sexy, Smart & Tough – New Global mini car is the key pillar of Chevrolet's growth strategy in India. Based on GM's global mini-vehicle architecture, experts took 27 months to develop the Beat. With its best-in-segment design, performance and safety, the Beat is destined to become an industry benchmark and a winner among consumers in India. The Beat is a car that is ideal for those with a modern lifestyle. With the styling of a sporty hatchback, it showcases the new direction of Chevrolet design and a new trend in the design of mini-cars. The Beat comes with a new generation Smart-TEC II 1.2L engine delivering a class leading 80.5ps and an exceptionally high fuel efficiency of 18.6kmpl per ARAI tests. There is liberal use of High Strength and Ultra-High Strength Steel in the body of Chevrolet Beat. It is also offered with host of active and passive safety features like Dual Airbags, Seatbelts with Load Limiters, ABS and Tubeless Tyres. In fact, the Chevrolet Beat has already received high Star ratings in the Euro NCAP tests. The Beat also offers some segment first luxury features like Automatic Climate Control and Tilt Steering. An integrated rear spoiler is also standard which adds style and also improves the aerodynamics of the car enabling better fuel efficiency. The Beat comes in three trim levels: 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT. In addition to this there is an Option pack available on LT that consists of ABS, Alloy wheels, Dual Airbags and Seatbelts with Load limiters. Chevy Cruze The Cruze is the result of a development process that fully harnessed GM’s expertise. It is the first of a new family of global products from GM that delivers world class quality. It is also one of the key drivers of the global expansion of Chevrolet. The Cruze has received excellent market response since its launch in the last quarter of 2009. The auto Journalists in India who had test driven the vehicle have rated it as the best in its segment for its unique product attributes, and it has won several awards. It is backed by the highest scores in major crash safety ratings. The Chevrolet Cruze has also recently received the maximum five-star rating in European New Car Assessment Program (ENCAP) rating,after winning 5 star ratings in Australian and China NCAP. The latest feather in Chevrolet Cruze's cap is its selection as a finalist in the reputed 'World Car of the Year' Award. The Cruze is all about value, refinement and power-packed diesel performance combined with an array of unique features. And with the Automatic transmission option the Cruze offers everything any discerning Indian car buyer could want in a Sedan at a price point that represents uncontestable value for money. GM India showcases Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Beat at Bangalore International Auto Expo 2010 is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy |
| Yamaha Launches Stylish & Sporty Bike SS 125 – Detailed Specifications, Colors And Price Posted: 27 Jul 2010 03:25 AM PDT
What can i say about Yamaha ? Hats off to a brand who is working so hard to get back to a position where it stood a decade ago with its Yamaha RX-100. Soon after it launched the two iconic bikes, Yamaha FZ-16 and the Yamaha R15, the brands popularity gained heights which were never imagined otherwise. These two bikes only address to 150CC segment and to make people believe in the company's capability, it recently announced the launch of Yamaha SZ 125CC bike and the latest news is that prior to the SZ launch, this major has launched Yamaha SS125, a 125CC bike which is meaner, sportier and stylish and is very impressive when it comes to performance. Yamaha SS125 Technical Specifications |
| Bajaj To Launch New Pulsar 300CC & Re-Launch Scooters – Specifications & Price Posted: 27 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT
Bajaj has been the leader in the Indian automobile market where quality and price both matter a lot and with no surprise this major has been going smooth but the time for the power packed launch has arrived. Its talked that bajaj is planning to bring new scooters along with a speculated 300CC model of Bajaj Pulsar in the growing two wheeler industry. For the scooters the market is becoming more and more competitive and Bajaj certainly needs to consider the existing scooters from Mahindra like the Rodeo, Flyte and Duro and TVS Wego. Coming to the motorcycle segment again the brand has to think a couple of times before launching its new 300CC pulsar since the bike will definitely get an aggressive response from other manufacturers. Specifications Of Bajaj Pulsar 300CCApart from the 300CC 4-Valve heart, the new pulsar is speculated to feature sporty looks, seat saddle, dual disc brakes , mono shock absorber and a few more appealing addons. Its also said that Kawasaki initially proposed the design for the new pulsar but Bajaj seems to be working on making it more acceptable for the Indian customers. Price Of Bajaj Pulsar 300CCSince the bike will cross the 300CC mark it should come with a price tag falling between Rs 1 – Rs 1.5 Lakh and if it stays below the 1 Lakh rupee mark then the company's effort will be highly appreciated. Bajaj To Launch New Pulsar 300CC & Re-Launch Scooters – Specifications & Price is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy |
| New Maruti Alto K10 Features, Specifications, Variants, Price And Real Pictures Posted: 27 Jul 2010 02:35 AM PDT
We have been keeping a close eye on the launch of new Maruti Alto with K10 engine by Maruti Suzuki. Recently there were some road test Scoop Pictures Of Maruti Alto on the Internet, which we shared with you. Recently we got some more clearer pictures of the Alto K10 in white color as seen below : In this article, I will share all the available Specification, Features and Price details as available from various sources right now. I will update this information for completeness as soon as the official updates are received. New Maruti Alto K10 Specifications Vs Old Maruti Alto
New Maruti Alto K10 Features Vs Old Maruti Alto
New Maruti Alto K10 Variants And Colour OptionsThe new Alto will be available in two variants:
The colour options on Maruti Alto K10 will be as follows :
New Maruti Alto K10 On Road Price In IndiaThe on road price of new Maruti Alto K10 is expected to be about Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 more compared with the existing Alto. This means an approximate on road price in Delhi starting Rs. 3.3 Lakhs or so which is very lucrative price for a car with so many features and a long legacy and repute with Indian customers. We will update this article with more information as soon as any official information is released. New Maruti Alto K10 Features, Specifications, Variants, Price And Real Pictures is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy |
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