Tata Motors displays Electric Nano at the 80th Geneva Motor Show

Tata Motors today presented at the 80th Geneva Motor Show the Tata Nano Electric Vehicle (EV), based on the award winning Tata Nano platform. When launched, it will expand the company’s electric vehicles portfolio, which already comprises the Tata Indica Vista EV.


Ravi Kant, vice-chairman, Tata Motors, said, “Electrification will be an integral part of our initiative to launch environment-friendly vehicles. The Indica Vista EV will be introduced in select European countries, beginning this year. We will progressively introduce electric vehicles in all relevant markets.”

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Tata Motors may display Aria crossover vehicle at 2010 Geneva Auto show

The Tata Aria Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), which would be only crossover in India to come with four wheel drive, is slated to be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, reports Autocarindia exclusively. Conceived as a global model, the Aria is expected to be available in domestic market initially by second quarter of this calendar year and will then go on sale in the UK in spring 2011. Speculated to be priced Rs. 12.5-14.5 lakh, Tata Aria blends the functionality and comfort of a mid-range MPV with the all-terrain assurance and capability of an SUV. Its 2.2-litre direct injection common-rail (DICOR) diesel engine delivers 139 horsepower and 320Nm of torque, and 4WD is available as an option. The top-end variant will have all-wheel drive and compete against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavour. However, the company is company is yet to take a call whether to get the all wheel top-variant or two-wheel drive car in the market first.


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Tata Motors rolls out new high-end variants of Indica Vista

Tata Motors has introduced new high-end variants of its Indica Vista model called the Aura+, which are now equipped with safety features like airbags and ABS. While the price for the variant the Aura+ powered with Safire MPFI petrol engine is Rs. 4,49,502 and the variant, Aura+ powered with Quadrajet Common Rail Diesel engine is priced at Rs. 5,35,328, ex-showroom Delhi. The new variants will co-exist with the current Indica Vista range of models and is rolled out from its Pune plant.

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Tata Motors forays into combat vehicles for defence sector

Tata Motors today announced the launch of a Mine Protected Vehicle, as part of its strategy to enhance the scope of its defence business right up to frontline combat vehicles. The company has displayed the vehicle at the ongoing DEFEXPO India 2010. The company, which has been a supplier to India’s defence and paramilitary forces since 1958, already offers an extensive portfolio of troop carriers and logistics vehicles. The launch of combat and tactical vehicles and equipment will allow it to leverage the entire defence mobility spectrum. Speaking on the occasion, P.M. Telang, managing director (India Operations) of Tata Motors, said, “Our aim is to participate in the entire defence value chain. Besides consolidating our traditional supplies, going forward we will also participate in creating vehicles and equipment specific to the defence sector as also offer our expertise in upgrades and life extension programmes.

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Tata Motors appoints Cark-Peter Forster as CEO of its Group

Tata Motors has appointed Carl-Peter Forster as the Group chief executive officer of the company. He will have the overall responsibility of Tata Motors Operations globally, including Jaguar Land Rover.
Forster, 55 years, has twenty-four years of international experience in the automobile industry. Most recently he was the head of General Motors, Europe, where he looked after Opel/Vauxhall, Saab and the European activities of Chevrolet. Before joining General Motors in 2001, Mr. Forster has had 13 years of experience in BMW where he held various positions including that of Managing Director of BMW South Africa and was also on the Managing Board of BMW responsible for manufacturing.
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Tata Aria Crossover to hit showrooms by second half of 2010

The Tata Aria Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), which would be only crossover in India to come with four-wheel drive, is expected to be available in the country by second quarter of this calender year. Speculated to be priced Rs 12.5- 14.5 lakh, Tata Aria blends the functionality and comfort of a mid-range MPV with the all-terrain assurance and capability of an SUV. Its 2.2-litre direct injection common-rail (DICOR) diesel engine delivers 139 horsepower and 320Nm of torque, and 4WD is available as an option. The top-end variant will have all-wheel drive and compete against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavour. However, the company is company is yet to take a call whether to get the all wheel top-variant or two-wheel drive car in the market first.

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Tata Motors testing hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles

Tata Motors is always in the news for technological innovations. Not resting on its laurels with the world’s cheapest car ‘Nano’, India’s leading vehiclemaker is pulling out all stops to create benchmarks one after another. Though it could not be officially confirmed, Economic Times claims that Tata Motors European Technical Centre plc (TMETC), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Tata Motors, has developed a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles and is currently undertaking trial runs of these buses and light trucks.
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Tata Motors lines up multiple rollouts for its European operations

In its bid to expand its presence in the overseas markets, Tata Motors is looking to introduce a host of models in the European market in the next few years. India’s largest vehicle maker, which currents exports Indica, Indigo Marina, Safari through its own distributors in the European market, is now looking to add Indica Vista, Indica Vista EV, Aria, Indigo Manza, Nano Europa et al. The company already markets Tata branded vehicles in countries, like Italy, Spain, Turkey, is now firming up plans to introduce Tata branded vehicles in the UK, as also Norway and Denmark in 2010. It may be recalled that Tata Motors earlier withdrew its Indica hatchback sold under the name Cityrover, from the UK after it recorded consecutive months of poor sales.
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Tata crossover utility vehicle Aria coulod be between Rs. 12.5 -14.5 lakh

The Tata Aria Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) which was showcased with much fanfare at the recent 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi will now be launched by the end of April.

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Visteon Corp provides Nano with audio and air-intake systems

Leading global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has worked closely with Tata Motors for their Nano project and had helped make it a reality. It has been responsible for providing the low cost car with its audio system that can be outfitted by the dealer.

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XK and XF models drives Jaguar to robust volumes in the United Kingdom

Jaguar's UK sales in November have risen by 50 per cent compared to the same month last year with a total of 1,463 models sold.

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Tata Nano could go green...

Will the world’s cheapest car have a hybrid version also? It looks so! If a Korean newspaper is to be believed, Tata Group the parent company of Tata Motors has expressed its intention to produce hybrid versions of its cheapest vehicle - the Nano - in its home market.

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Electric Indica hatchback to roll first in Norway, Denmark and UK markets by 2011

Tata Motors had another news for the electric car industry when it announced at the recènt Environment Friendly Vehicle Conference that it was looking forward to launch an electric version of its Indica hatchback...

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Another electric car in sub-Rs. 1 lakh bracket by Ajanta Group

Another entry-level electric car this time from Ajanta Group is likely to follow in the footsteps of Nano and soon to be released Ultra Low Cost (ULC) car by Bajaj-Nissan-Renault.
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Tata Motors announces block closure of Pimpri plant for 3 days from Nov 13

According to reports in the media, India’s largest automaker, Tata Motors, has announced a 3-day block closure, from November 13-15, at its commercial vehicle manufacturing plant at Pimpri, near Pune in Mahrashtra.
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Tata Motors to unveil Crossover Utility Vehicle Xover at 2010 Auto Expo

After unveiling a couple of trend-setting cars like Nano and Indica Vista at the last biennial auto show in India, Tata Motors is all set to unveil another eagerly-awaited model at the 2010 Auto Expo this January.

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Nano can be assembled by others under different brand name, reports Business Standard

Last week, there was news that Reva, the electric car company from Bangalore has set upon a new business model where it would franchise its electric vehicle technology to suitable auto manufacturers in the US, setting ground for Bannon Motors to announce aplant in upscale New York area also.
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Land Rover launches new iPhone app for Guinness Premiership

Land Rover, the British brand owned by Tata Motors, has announced the launch of the first Official Guinness Premiership iPhone app. The long awaited application provides the latest rugby news, fixtures, scores and results about one of the world's most competitive leagues as soon as the action happens.

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Next-gen sedan Indigo Manza launched

The number of offerings from Tata Motors seem to get better by the month - this time its the launch of the new Indigo Manza sedanat Mumbai. The Manza is available with two fuel options, seven colours and four versions — Aqua, Aura, Aura (ABS) and Aura+.

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Compact SUV Land Rover Freelander to be launched in India on Sep 22

The SUV market gets further hot with the announcement that Tata Motors is going to launch its Land Rover Freelander compact crossover SUV on 22nd September’09.

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