Weekly Wrap Up: Merc C Class, BMW M twins launched, Hamilton clinches World Champion title in F1 and other happenings

The last week of the November was hijacked by Europeans. The three arch rivals from Germany and a British racer were making highlights in the Indian auto portals and magazines, while the enthusiasts were definitely going gaga behind these. Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes driver became the F1 Champion for year 2014, and his teammate Nico Rosberg ended up as a runner-up. In India, Mercedes-Benz launched the all new C-Class, bringing the much needed breeze in the segment. On the other hand, the arch nemesis BMW launched M3 and M4 in India pumping the much needed adrenaline into the high performance segment in the country. The third and the most popular in India at this point, Audi has reached 10,000 sales mark in 2014 and celebrating the same by offering some tempting offers.

Well, while all these highlights might not seem tempting to many of us, but a much likely Rs. 5 price cut in petrol and diesel can give all of us a long lasting smile. Another good news is for those, who were waiting to buy an EcoSport through CSD or Police canteen, the compact SUV has now been made available through CSD.  Japanese brand Suzuki is planning to launch 6 new vehicles by 2017, which includes next gen Swift and Dzire, Celerio Diesel, next gen Grand Vitara, SX4 Cross and newly developed YRA hatch. We are expecting that all of these vehicles will make their way to the Indian roads. Amidst these preparation for new Suzukis, the popular tall boy hatch WagonR reaches the milestone of 15 lac units in India.

The test mules of the next gen Ford Figo has also been caught on Indian roads hinting an early next year launch. Suzuki’s upcoming hatch YRA also caught testing at different locations, which suggest that Suzuki can launch the product by 2015-end. Toyota India has recalled 5,384 units of the Corolla Altis sedan to replace a faulty component in air intake system. Read all these news in detail in our weekly wrap-up report.  

Mercedes-Benz launches new C-Class in India at INR 40.90 Lac

Mercedes-Benz has just launched the much-awaited new C-Class in India. Priced between INR 40.90 lac (ex-showroom Delhi), the luxury sedan competes against the likes of Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. Based on the German car manufacturer’s latest design language, the new C-Class gets a more sculpted and elegant look. Its front fascia now features a long hood that merges into the twin-slat grille with the three-pointed star at the centre, along with new LED head-lamps, a low stance and short front overhangs. While its rear, is a complete imitation of its eldest sibling- the S-Class. Read More

Rejoice: Petrol and Diesel Prices May Further Go Down in Coming Weeks

Petrol and diesel prices may further go down by Rs 5 as the international crude prices hits a new four-year low at $70 a barrel. If the price of global crude continues to fall in the same pattern, it is expected that the petrol and diesel prices can be reduced by Rs 5. Since both petrol and diesel prices have been deregulated in the country, the international crude rates controls the fuel prices in country. Read More

Say Congrats to Lewis Hamilton: The New F1 World Champion

All races end with a winner but the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ended with a Champion and when you are a world champion, you do deserve a kiss from your girlfriend. Yes, we are talking about Lewis Hamilton the new world champion (second on his name). Prince Harry attended the race and was among the first to congratulate the British driver telling him over team radio: "You are an absolute legend. Well done mate." Read More

BMW India launches M3 & M4 at INR 1.19cr & 1.21cr respectively

After the updated M5, BMW has now brought-in the M3 sedan and M4 coupe in India. Priced at INR 1.19cr & 1.21cr, the M-Twins will be imported as CBUs (completely built units) in the country. Till the previous generation, only the 'M3' moniker existed, and was used on both sedan and coupe body styles of M-Division’s performance version of the 3-series model. But with the latest generation,  BMW introduced the 'M4' moniker, in an effort to give a clear differentiation between the two. Read More

Suzuki Planning to Bring 6 New Vehicles by 2017; What's in for India?

Maruti Suzuki’s parent company Suzuki on global front, is planning to bring six all new models by the year 2017. But the question in dark is how many models will make way to India. The Japanese carmaker will bring 2 new cars in each A, B and C segment. Dale Wyatt, Sales and Marketing boss said, “The plan is to introduce two new cars in each of the A, B and C segments over the next three years. One will be a more rational, sensible car, while the other will be something more emotional.” Read More

Audi India Celebrates 10,000 Sales in 2014, Special Offer on 300 units of A4 and A6!

Audi India, the leading luxury automaker in the country, has sold more than 10,000 vehicles till now in 2014 and is celebrating with special schemes on its top-selling sedans A4 and A6. The special offer is applicable on bookings of first 300 units of A4 and A6 on first-come first-serve basis. The scheme includes, 3 years of - service, warranty, insurance and roadside assistance! Read More

Ford EcoSport now available in CSD and Central Police Canteens

Ford India today announced the availability of its urban SUV- EcoSport under Canteen Stores Department (CSD) and Central Police Canteen (CPC) across the country. The EcoSport will join the list of Ford cars- Classic, Figo and Endeavour, which are already available at these stores. These stores cater exclusively to defense personnel and ex-servicemen. Read More

Ford India starts testing Next-Gen Figo in the country, First Spy Shots Roll In!

Ford has started testing the next-gen Ford Figo in India, the very first spy shots are rolling in from Pune, Maharashtra. The 2015 Figo is a completely new vehicle and shares nothing with the on-going car, except the Blue Oval! Company's global small car, produced by Ford Brazil, is set to roll out from the Ford India’s upcoming facility in Sanand, Gujarat, early next year. Read More

Maruti Wagon R crosses 15 lac sale mark

Maruti Suzuki’s ‘Blue eyed boy’ the Wagon R has crossed the 15 lac units benchmark in the country. The Wagon R for long has been among the top 5 selling cars in the Indian market being branded as the ideal family car. Maruti Suzuki sold 156,300 units of Wagon R in 2013-14 and for the current year, these sales have exceeded by 93,000 units. Read More

Suzuki YRA Spied Undisguised; Will be Placed Above Swift!

Suzuki ‘YRA’ (codenamed)- the premium hatch that would be placed above Swift is making quite a buzz lately. The clear spyshots of the vehicle are roaming around the net. The hatch will compete with Elite i20, Polo, Punto EVO, Bolt as its main rivals. About the launch, the vehicle is set to launch at some major expo next year while Indian launch is expected sometime next year or early 2016. Read More

5,834 Units of Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel Recalled in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motors India has recalled 5,834 units of 10th generation Toyota Corolla Altis in the country. The recalled vehicle are manufactured in between -  June 15, 2010 to May 23, 2011. The previous generation Corolla Altis are recalled to replace a faulty component that prevents oil entering into the air intake system of the vehicle. The affected vehicle owners will be contacted either through letters or a call from the respective dealerships in the city. Moreover, the 1.8-liter petrol variants of the vehicle are unaffected in this recall, only the 1.4-liter D4-D diesel powered Corolla Altis are recalled. Read More