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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 |
Yet another Tata Nano (probably the sixth in the country) burst into flames, this time in south Delhi. Fortunately no one was injured. The accident took place in a parking lot in Aurobindo Marg. There were sparks from the rear of the car as soon as the ignition was switched on. Within a few minutes, the fire engulfed it. A fire tender was rushed to the site and the fire was doused within a few minutes.
The sky blue Nano owned by SC advocate Ravinder Narayan in May last year. It had done 34,000km and had been serviced once. The cars driver Patrick John was driving from Connaught Place to Hauz Khas with the advocate’s manager. The car had done 9 kms since morning. John noticed sparks coming out of the rer (engine) and leaped out just in time. This news comes at a time when Tata Motors is planning to open bookings of the Nano throughout the country in a phased manner.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010 |
Tata Motors has come out with a BS4-compliant Indica V2. Christened Indica V2 Turbomax , this Indica gets a turbocharged 1.4-liter diesel engine that produces 71PS. The Indica V2 Turbomax gets 14-inch wheels as well. Equipped with a 1,405cc turbo-intercooled diesel engine, the Turbomax manages to produce 135Nm@2,500rpm. Despite good power and torque, the car manages to return 19kmpl, according to the brochure.
There are no changes to the car’s interiors. There are no airbags or ABS options either. It is available in two trim levels – DLE and DLS. The former, without power steering, will be the taxi cab operator’s choice. The latter should be the family man’s car who needs an inexpensive hatchback with power steering and air-conditioning that can that can seat five, has decent boot space, and travel long distances without putting a hole in his wallet. The Indica V2 Turbomax is available in four colors – Furnace red, Magnesium gray, Arctic silver, Mint White. The first two are applicable only to the well-equipped DLS variant aimed at family car buyers.
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 |
Maruti Suzuki dominates the Indian auto scene and Hyundai has been holding on to second place for sometime, but not anymore. Tata motors has overtaken Hyundai as the India’s second largest car maker and credit goes to the Tata Nano for this feat.
Tata’s new plant at Gujarat has started production of the Nano and the Nano has received more than 7000 bookings in June and Tata has recorded a growth of 63% in this month itself. Even though Tata edged Hyundai by a small margin, a single months figures cannot be taken for granted but we expect the Nano to keep Tata in front of Hyundai for the time to come.
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Monday, June 21st, 2010 |
Tata Motors has launched a new offering in the Winger range, the Tata Winger Platinum, in Kerala. The Tata Winger Platinum is a luxurious 7 seater, designed to provide an enhanced on-road experience with a perfect blend of comfort and space.It is to be mentioned that the Tata Winger Platinum has been specifically designed to fulfill the needs of passengers who look for carriers but have to depend on Utility vehicles. The innovative design of the Tata Winger Platinum ensures that for a similar vehicle size, it provides much more space in the passenger seating area. This ensures that passengers are equally comfortable even in the last row making it the most apt vehicle for the segment. The seven individual reclining captain seats provide private space for each passenger.
With adjustable head rests, soft wide adjustable armrests, best in-class legroom, individual AC vents and wide luggage space, the Tata Winger Platinum ensures every journey is a pleasurable experience. Passenger comfort has been further enhanced with well thought out features like collapsible grab handles, a side foot step for easy entry, coat hooks and two mobile chargers. In addition, a 2-Din music system with 4 in-built speakers and provision for LCD provide sufficient entertainment for long trips. The fully enclosed body, rugged engine sub-frame, anti-roll bars at both front and rear, retractable seat belts and child safety lock enhance safety. The 3-way adjustable driver’s seat with power steering and a turning radius of 5.65 metres helps reduce driver fatigue.
Motorised headlamps, fog lamps and a demisting unit aid visibility while driving. The aptly designed suspension ensures ride comfort, while the monocoque design minimises NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness). The Winger is powered by a proven 2-litre turbo charged inter cooled diesel engine. The versatility of the Tata Winger Platinum allows it to be deployed for both long-distance transportation as well as intra-city needs such as transportation for working executives, holidaying families and other tourist usage.
The Tata Winger Platinum comes in two colour options – Pearl White and Cycus Grey. It is backed with a 1.5 lakh km / 18-month warranty. It would be available at a price of Rs. 6.94 lakhs (ex-showroom, Cochin).
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Monday, June 7th, 2010 |
The Tata Nano Superdrive reached Mumbai on Saturday and was well greeted by Mumbaikars. It was seen at prominent Mumbai landmarks such as Bandra Worli Sealink, Haji Ali and Gateway of India. The 15000 km Tata Nano Superdrive was started on the 2nd June at Sanand, Gujarat, to celebrate the opening of Tata Nano’s new plant.
Tata is all out to prove that the Nano is a safe and reliable car and though a few cases of fire may have ‘burned’ the Nano’s image, the 15000 km long Superdrive is a way of answering critics, who are weary of the cars reliability and safety. The Nano’s will be covering this collosal distance divided into three groups and each group will follow a different route covering 36 cities in all. During this drive, the Nano’s will encounter diverse terrains and extreme conditions, which will be a test for the ‘Worlds Cheapest Car’. The Superdrive will conclude at Mumbai on 28 June.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 |
The world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano, is set to enter full swing production following the inauguration of Tata Motor’s manufacturing facility in Sanand. The Nano’s mother plant was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi and Tata Group chairman, Ratan Tata. Spread over about 1,100 acres, the Sanand plant has been created at an investment of about Rs 2,000 crore. The new facility has the capacity to manufacture 2.5 lakh units annually, which can subsequently be increased to 5 lakh units per annum. Pilot commercial production of Nano at Sanand has already begun.
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said: “The revolution brought by Ford in the early 20th century with its small car is being replicated now by Ratan Tata with the Nano. Every middle-class family’s dream to own a car is being fulfilled at Sanand with the inauguration of the Nano plant, he added. “When I came here first on an industry visit invited by Gujarat Chief Minister, I was told that if the Nano plant is not in Gujarat, I will be a stupid.” “I am no longer stupid after investing on the plant in Gujarat,” Ratan Tata said.
The production at the Sanand plant begins almost two years after it was forced to shift the Nano’s manufacturing plant from West Bengal. The company had first chosen Singur for setting up the plant but had to pull out of the site in October 2008 following violent protests over land acquisition.
[Via: AutoCarIndia ]
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 |
Tata Motors has organised a special event involving the Nano called the Tata Nano ‘Superdrive’. The event will be flagged off from the Nano’s mother plant at Sanand on the 2nd of June. Nine Tata Nanos will circumambulate India on three different routes on an enchanting 26 day long voyage, visiting 36 cities and covering an incredible distance of more than 15,000km.
Ratan Tata and Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi will flag off the rally in three groups. According to the sources, through this long-distance drive, Tata Motors wants to reiterate that the World’s cheapest car is a robust and a safe car. The cars will be divided in three groups and will take separate routes – north, south and east. During the drive, the Nanos would cover major landmarks on the way in 40 key markets of the country.
The Nanos will be put through diverse terrains in extreme conditions to test for its robustness, durability and reliability. Everyone will get a chance to get a first hand experience of the Nano its exciting features and its exceptional capabilities. Each route has been named after a colour namely ‘The Saffron Route’, ‘The White Route’ and the ‘Green Route’ keeping with the theme of the trans-national adventure. The caravan is expected to consist of cars with designs based on themes like sports and music.
The group heading south will pass through cities like Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Bangalore, Kochi and Chennai. Another group would pass through cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Delhi and Agra in the north. The third group will travel through Bhopal, Patna, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, besides many other prominent centres.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 |
Tata Motors has undertaken a comprehensive investigation related to the cause of fire in two Tata Nanos. On the basis of the findings of the investigation, conducted by a 20-member internal team and an independent forensic expert, Tata Motors assures all customers that the Tata Nano is a safe car. The investigation reveals that the incidents in these two cars, which were being transported to or from dealers, were isolated instances and the reasons are unrelated. This further establishes the conclusion that the Tata Nano’s design is robust. The Mumbai incident in March 2010, approximately one-and-a-half hours after delivery to a customer, was found to have remnants of a foreign object on the hot exhaust system which most probably led to combustion.
In the incident of the second car in Gujarat’s Anand district in April 2010, which was being delivered to a dealership, there was evidence of a ruptured fuel line. The investigators’ conclusion that the Tata Nano is safe and robust is also visible in the problem free driving experience of thousands of owners since deliveries from July 2009. The company has, notwithstanding, decided that it will allay any concerns by owners by inspecting all cars with customers and, where necessary, add additional protection to ensure the car’s safety. Beginning May 24th, each owner will be individually contacted over the next few weeks to fix appointments for such inspections. These inspections would be provided free of cost to the customers. These inspections do not constitute a recall.
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 |
Tata Indigo e-CS Images….
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 |
Tata Motors total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in April 2010 were 57,202 vehicles, a growth of 52% over 37,518 vehicles sold in April 2009. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for April 2010 were 54,065 nos., a 49% growth over 36,257 nos. sold in April last year.
Commercial Vehicles - Company’s sales of commercial vehicles in April 2010 in the domestic market were 30,963 nos., a 36% growth compared to 22,847 vehicles sold in April last year. LCV sales were 17,806 nos., a growth of 20% over April last year. M&HCV sales stood at 13,157 nos., a growth of 63% over April last year.
Passenger Vehicles - The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 24,902 nos. (23,102 Tata + 1,800 Fiat) in the domestic market in April 2010, a 70% increase compared to 14,615 nos. (13,410 Tata + 1,205 Fiat) in April last year. Sales of the Tata Nano were 3,525 nos. The Indica range sales were 9,036 nos., a growth of 5% over April last year. The Indigo range recorded sales of 7,201 nos., a growth of 180% over April last year. The Sumo/Safari range accounted for sales of 3,340 nos., higher by 51% over April last year. Jaguar Land Rover sales continued their upward trend since launch in June 2009.
Exports - The company’s sales from exports at 3,137 vehicles in April 2010 registered a growth of 149% compared to 1,261 vehicles in April last year.
Courtesy: Tata Motors India
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