Mahindra Renault bags 2nd export order of 500 Logans

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault S.A. of France, has announced that it has received an additional export order of 500 units of the Logan for South Africa. This is the second order, taking total order size to 1,000 units. The order comes soon after the successful dispatch of 200 units of the Logan to South Africa in September this year.

‘Since its launch in 2007, the Logan has carved a distinct niche for itself in the passenger car segment in India and is now gaining global acceptance. Auto enthusiasts in South Africa can now experience the Logan’s strong value proposition which includes solid build, performance and fuel efficiency,’ says Nalin Mehta, CEO, MRPL.

While the diesel version of the Logan has done reasonably well in certain parts of the country, the Logan’s overall sales performance in India has been relatively poor, which has resulted in Renault and Mahindra rethinking strategy, and holding back on further collaboration on newer Renault products for the Indian market.

[Via: indiaautomotive]

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New Skoda gets superb insurance ratings

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The new Skoda Superb has been awarded impressive insurance ratings, helping it to become one of the most competitively rated cars in the upper medium sector. An insurance rating of 6E is now carried by the entry diesel 1.9 TDI PD 105bhp engine on the S trim Superb, more than three positions better than the outgoing Superb, thereby cutting the cost of car insurance for its new owners. A lower rating has also been achieved by the entry petrol 1.4 TSI 125bhp which sits in insurance band 7E across all three trim levels.

Chris Horrell, product marketing manager at Skoda UK, said: “The new Superb has achieved much improved ratings thanks to enhanced vehicle security, competitive pricing and low cost of parts and repairs. All of these factors contribute to lower insurance premiums for our customers.”

Skoda’s latest addition has fared exceptionally well compared to other car brands. The car will be on sale in the UK from September 18th, with prices starting from just £15,490.

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