47300 Hyundai Sonata Sedans Recalled

It seems the trend of recalling of vehicles by their respective automakers has not come to an end. This time it is Hyundai that has recalled its vehicles. The automaker on Wednesday recalled approximately 47,300 Sonata Sedans in U.S and South Korean markets because of faulty door locks.

The recalling of the cars is expected to begin from March. Recently, various consumers had complained of problems with door locks in Sonata sedans. Following which, various car dealers in US were ordered to stop selling Sonata models.

What is the problem with Hyundai Sonata Sedans?

Sonata Sedan has reported to have problem in the door lock. At times, the front doors of the car cannot be locked properly when someone simultaneously pulls the door latch and holds down the lock from inside.

1 Lakh Maruti Suzuki A-Star Recalled

Maruti Suzuki has recalled almost 1 lakh cars for replacing their fuel pump gaskets. The move came after Maruti Suzuki A-Star started reporting of anomalies in the fuel tank. Even before Maruti Suzuki, there are other automakers who have recalled their cars due to increasing complaints in various auto parts. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki is on its toes to recall the 1 lakh cars that were manufactured before 22nd August, 2009. The carmaker has been contacting the A-star customers through mails, SMSs and phone calls for replacing fuel pump gaskets in their cars.

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Costliest Car Ever in Country - This one is Mercedes Benz S-Guard!!

This latest launch is the talk of the town and moreover of the entire auto industry. Are you still guessing the reason? Seems you have missed the latest update that is - 'India has got its costliest car at a whopping Rs. 6 crores. It's Mercedes Benz S-Guard.'

This luxury limousine has been launched in India today on 22nd February, 2010. Heavily priced, Mercedes Benz S-Guard would definitely not be a common mass's car and thereby would be limited to top notch celebrities, industrialists and government leaders. Want to know more about this 'costliest car launched in India', read here...

Jaguar Land Rover has a New CEO now

Dr Ralf Speth is now the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover. The automaker has handed over the overall responsibility to Dr. Speth who would report to Carl-Peter Forster, the Group Chief executive officer of Tata Motors.

Tata Motors has expressed complete faith in the newly appointed CEO. The vice chairman of Tata Motors, Mr. Ravi Kant said, "The introduction of Dr. Ralf Speth into Jaguar Land Rover under the guidance of Carl-Peter Forster will considerably strengthen the management of the company and enhance the position and reputation of the two iconic brands in line with the long term strategy of the company.”

Dr. Speth was earlier the working with BMW. He has an overall experience of 22 years in the European auto industry.

Porsche Panamera V6 to Debut Soon!!

It's time for another base version of Porsche Panamera to be launched. Porsche plans to launch the base version of the Panamera and the Panamera 4 with a brand-new Porsche-designed 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection. This Porsche engine is capable of developing a maximum output of 300 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm. As compared to other engines, the 3.6 litre V6 engine with direct fuel injection has yields around 11 Nm per displacement more. While the other engines reach 100 Nm/ litre, Porsche Panamera's new engine - 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection touches 111Nm per liter of displacement.

The base versions of Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4 will be making their world debut at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show that starts on 23 April 2010. While that's about Beijing, but when will the sizzling version debut in India?? Guess, the Indian Porsche lovers need to wait long enough for it.

Nano in New York - Wow!!

When Ratan Tata started working on his brain child - Tata Nano, he must have never imagined that this small wonder would be such a success. The latest auto news is adding another feather into the cap of the Tata Motors, the automaker.

Tata Nano would be seen at the Hewitt National Design Museum, New York from Thursday. more at Tata Nano Being Displayed at Hewitt National Design Museum

Tata Motors Shining - Global Sales in January Up by 93%

What can be a better start for Tata Motors for 2010 than a 93% increase in the first month of the year. India's very own automaker - Tata Motors has recorded a 93% growth in the global sales in the month of January, 2010.

The immense growth in sales is a combined calculation for the entire Tata Motors Group that include Tata Daewoo, Tata, Hispano Carrocera and Tata passenger vehicles along with distributed brands in India, and Jaguar and Land Rover. The group sales for the month of January reached 85,714.

Vehicles	Sale (in January,2010)	% Growth
Commercial Vehicles	40,334	115%
Passenger vehicles	45,380	76%
Tata passenger vehicle(sold & distributed)	29,111	44%

Girl Models at the Chicago Auto Show 2010

Though, the ongoing Chicago auto show has not been received well by the auto industry and is being seen more like a repeat of the Detroit auto show, still all the auto news are somehow connected to the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Talk about female models at the Chicago Auto Show 2010, the entire auto show area is full of prettier and friendlier girl models who are ready with a smile or an answer to any question one has.

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Renault Plans to Launch 7 Vehicles in India

The second largest car maker of France is all geared up to make a roaring entry in the Indian auto market. The decision of Renault to make a solo entry as an auto maker in India came after the company suffered a $3.8 billion loss in the first half of 2009.

Renault is ready to roll out 7 to 8 cars that include cars from a 1.1 liter hatchback to a luxury sedan. Till now, Renault has been selling cars in India in partnership Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). Unfortunately, the company did not make much profit and was able to sell just 7000 cars in the past one year. Reviewing this decision, the automaker has planned to make its solo venture in India very soon.

Toyota Recalls Priuses, hybrids globally

Toyota Motors Corp. has planned to recall 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide in order to fix the brake problems. Recently, the automaker had to face more than 200 complaints in Japan and the U.S. about a delay when the brakes in the Prius were pressed in cold conditions and on some bumpy roads.

Working on this complaint, the automaker has decided to recall about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide. Read more here

Scanning Pictures on Wheels

I was searching for some good quality images for a particular car when I noticed this page. With interesting details of the latest models of cars, two wheelers and various sports vehicles, I found eye catching images of cars, commercial vehicles and bikes.

Ford Figo, Tata Nano, Tata Motors Prima Range of Trucks to Renault Twizy, this photo gallery is a one stop platform to access both information and images of almost all the automobiles in India.

10,000 in 25 days - Chevrolet Beat beats the heat

Small is definitely big. Beat is creating the stir in the market. The small car from General Motors is not just gaining attention for its spectacular looks, but is also emerging as a tough competition for other small cars in the Indian market. This Chevy hatchback has reached 10, 000 bookings in just first 25 days of launch..

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Ford Figo to Roll out Tomorrow (Feb 5th 2010)

Ford Figo is making its commercial launch tomorrow that is the 5th of February, 2010. The Chennai plant of Ford India will be inaugurated on February 2010 by Mr. M. Karunanidhi, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

With the commercial launch of Ford Figo, the dates for the car to reach Indian markets would also be announced soon. Figo, a small compact car would be available in both diesel and petrol engine options. Here are some basic details of this upcoming model -

• Engine - 1.2L Rocam petrol engine, also known as Duratec
• Maximum Power capcity - 70bhp of peak power at 6250rpm
• Maximum torque of 104Nm at 4000rpm
• Dual front airbags
• ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution)
• Belt tensioners
• Belt force limiters
• Seatbelt warning indicator
• Door-ajar warning

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From Roads to Website

Its a journey from roads to owning a website. My jaws dropped when I saw this pic and few minutes later I has a smile on my face.

Ka-ching! Ah, the sweet sound of the auto meter. Something that's as rare as wearing pullovers in Chennai. What's even rarer is riding around town with an auto driver, who has a website of his own. That's Samson for you.... Read on to know more ......