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Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:11 AM PDT

Tata Motors is not only a unique auto maker, but also a unique auto-marketer. In a truly unique offering, Tata will be offering perspective Tata Nano customers not only a test drive, but also a chance to take it home with them for 15 days and drive around for a more complete experience of owning it before they take final decision to buy it. This all has been made possible after the Sanand Plant of Tata Nano has become operational and the production is going smooth.

Although not all customers will be able to avail this offer because of limited availability of such test cars with Tata, but many serious customers may get this offer based of dealer's or Tata's discretion.

In an interaction with media, a spokesperson for Tata Motors quoted :

As part of the test-drive initiative, we are also inviting those who test drive to express interest on whether they would also like to keep a car for 15 days to get more acquainted with it.

Considering the backlog of the deliveries of Tata Nano yet to reach the first one lakh buyers, this is a bold step and also reflects the confidence and capability of Tata Nano's Gujarat plant. The time is not far when Tata Nano Will Be Readily Available without any waiting or premium.

source- Business Line

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept By Nissan

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 12:47 AM PDT

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced its “Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept,” a new technology designed to address both sides of potential rear end collisions: helping a driver avoid hitting the vehicle ahead in a lane of travel, while also helping reduce the potential risk of sudden braking – being rear-ended by a vehicle approaching from behind. The new system has the capability of avoiding possible collisions at forward speeds of up to approximately 60kph, the highest speed ever for forward collision avoidance systems.

The concept utilizes a highly sensitive radar sensor to monitor the distance from the vehicle in front and its relative speed.

When the system judges that deceleration is required, it alerts the driver using both a screen display and sound, then generates a force that pushes the accelerator pedal up and smoothly applies partial braking to assist the driver in slowing the vehicle down.

If the system judges that there is the possibility of a collision, it will automatically apply harder braking and tighten the driver’s seatbelt.

The new “Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept” detects the vehicle in front at an earlier stage and generates warnings so that the driver can take action to keep away from a high risk situation. Because the system is designed to help the driver decelerate smoothly, it is also expected to help reduce the risk of the vehicle being rear-ended by another vehicle approaching from behind.

Nissan is promoting the development of safety technologies as part of its “Safety Shield” concept, based on the idea that “vehicles help to protect people.” From the viewpoint that the driver is always the main subject of driving, Nissan places emphasis on assisting the driver intuitively through means such as visual and audio notifications.

source – Nissan

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