Made in India Vehicles

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Tata to launch 10 models in Philippines

 

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Ashok Leyland bags 670 unit order to supply Zimbabwe govt

 

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VW India's Chakan plant exports 50,000th car

 

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Honda Cars India looks at Gujarat for 3rd manufacturing plant

Soon after it has begun production at its second manufacturing facility in the country, reports are suggesting that Honda Cars India might set up its third plant in Gujarat.

A report on Business Standard quotes a Gujarat government official who is said to be close to the development, saying that the company has shown interest in a 250 acre land parcel in Vithalapur. The town of Vithalapur is about 67 km from Sanand and 32 km from Hansalpur, where Maruti Suzuki’s contentious plant is set to come up.


Honda’s Tapukara plant for reference.

Interestingly, after following Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India to Tapukara in Rajasthan, Honda Cars is also following the two-wheeler manufacturer to Gujarat as HMSI announced that it would set up a facility near Ahmedabad, its fourth in the country.

Honda Cars in February began manufacturing cars at the Tapukara plant where it had been making engine and powertrain components since 2008. The plant currently manufactures the Amaze and could soon be joined by the Jazz, which is set to go into production in July.


Honda began production in Tapukara in February 2014.

The company has seen its sales skyrocket in 2013, going from 73,843 units in FY 2012-13 to 1,34,339 units in FY 2013-14, growing by a substantial 83.4 percent. The growth has mainly been driven by models like the Honda Amaze and Honda City. The Honda Mobilio MPV and the Honda Jazz have been confirmed for launch within the end of the current fiscal year.

Honda Cars India looks at Gujarat for 3rd plant

 

[Abingdonboy]

TATA MOTORS LAUNCHED IN THE PHILIPPINES

Tata Motors had signaled its arrival into the Philippines automobile market with the unveiling of a number of models at the ongoing Manila International Auto Show. We now have confirmation about some of the models that was showcased there.


Both the Ace and the Super Ace will get a Q3 launch in Philippines.

Apart from the Xenon, Vista and Manza, the company also showed off the Tata Super Ace and the Tata Ace small commercial vehicles, both of which are reported to be launched in the third quarter of this year. These vehicles were also seen with a custom body.


The Tata Ace was also unveiled at the ongoing Manila International Auto Show.

Tata Xenon
Tata Motors unveiled the Xenon pickup in both 4×2 and 4×4 avatars. Both models are fitted with Tata’s 2.2-liter DiCOR Euro II diesel engine with EGR. The 2,179 cc engine makes 140 PS at 4,000 rpm and produces peak torque of 320 Nm between 1,700-2,700 rpm. Equipped with a 5-speed gearbox, the Xenon has a top speed of 160 kph.

While the 4×2 pick up has a GVW of 3,000 kg, the 4×4 version weighs 50 kg more and rated towing capacity is 1,800 kg and 2,200 kg respectively. As standard fitment, both trims get ABS, dual airbag, central locking, remote keyless entry, immobiliser and tiltable power steering.

Tata Xenon Philippines – Brochure


Tata Manza
The Tata Manza sedan is available solely as a petrol option, fitted with a 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder Fiat engine that makes 90 PS at 6,000 rpm and produces a peak torque of 116 Nm at 4,750 rpm. The car gets a 5-speed gearbox and a 3 year or 100,000 km warranty.

The Manza in Philippines also gets a new colour – Cavern Grey – available in India only on the Vista.

Tata Manza Philippines – Brochure






Tata Motors enters Philippines [Specs, Gallery updated]


After recently announcing its plans to foray into the Thai truck market, Tata Motors has confirmed its entry into the Philippines market with the launch of a slew of vehicles at the ongoing Manila International Auto Show. As we had reported earlier, the company arrived with both passenger and commercial vehicles.



The company announced via a press release that it would commence its business in the island nation with exports of the Manza, Vista, Indigo and Indica models, along with the Xenon, Ace and Super Ace in the commercial vehicle category. Tata Motors has appointed Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc, as its distributor in Philippines.

R T Wasan, head of the company’s international business – commercial vehicles said that Tata Motors is looking forward to unfolding its strategy for the country.



Tata Motors’ recent entry or confirmed plans of entry into multiple global markets like Thailand and Philippines stem from the fact that sales in its home country have been slacking for a while. The 2013-14 fiscal saw the company selling 138,455 units, as compared to the 222,112 units it had sold in the 2012-13 fiscal.

The company has lined up the Tata Bolt hatchback and the Tata Zest compact sedan for launches this year, which would be exported to African and Asian countries after the local launch.



Read more: Tata Motors enters Philippines market, launches 4 cars

 

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BMW India inaugurates training centre in Gurgaon

 

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Algeria - Tata Aria, Vista, Manza, Indica, Indigo showcased

Algeria - Mahindra Quanto 2.2L, XUV500 AT launched

 

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TATA ULTRA LIGHT COMERCIAL VEHICLE:

 

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Bajaj aims for 25 percent growth next year, 3 million units

 

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Tata Motors to reenter Russia with medium commercial vehicles
Tata Motors is set to reenter the Russian market with its medium Commercial Vehicles, likely the Prima range, after an attempt in 2008-09 was foiled by the economic downturn.

A report on The Business Line quotes Ravi Pisharody, executive director and head-commercial vehicles business unit who says that distributors have been signed on in Russia and that vehicles have been shipped out.


Tata is likely to reenter the Russian market with its Prima range. Pictured here is the Prima 4032.S LNG.

Apart from taking products from its portfolio in India, Tata Motors will also harness products from the Tata Daewoo line. Tata will take its medium-range of trucks whilst Daewoo will offer the Novus trucks, before the full range of trucks are sold over time says the report.


Tata will also offer the Novus range of trucks in Russia.

Tata’s expansion also takes it to the African continent, with the setting up of assembly facilities in Nigeria and Kenya. These units, says the report, are expected to be ready by the second half of 2014-15. Tata Motors already has a subsidiary in South Africa.

Recent global activity for Tata’s commercial vehicle division also includes the setting up of a subsidiary in Indonesia to sell both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles and the start of sales of the Xenon pickup in Australia.



Read more: Tata Motors to reenter Russia with medium CVs

 

[Black Eagle 90]

PAMAM should also be looking in to making its own vehicles locally with in Pakistan....

 

[jarves]

PAMAM should also be looking in to making its own vehicles locally with in Pakistan....

Pakistani companies just assemble kits in Pakistan and import critical parts like engines and other things from foreign countries.No comparison bw India and Pakistan.

 

[Black Eagle 90]

But Pakistan can.

 

[jarves]

But Pakistan can.

What?? Making vehicles??? Nope.if you had the capablillity you would have doing it,instead we see foreign companies products in Pakistan which also are assembled and critical parts are imported.
One Pakistani company actually designed one car(although imported all the critical parts) and went bankrupt after some years.

 

[Bombaywalla]

@Bombaywalla anyone

How common a sight are TATA Primas on Indian roads?

I'd say one in 5 multi axle tractor-trailer lorries is a TATA Prima. By the way, I saw a bunch of Bharat Benz light trucks custom fitted with street cleaning equipment, at a dealer yard a couple of days ago (sorry, no pics).