Tata Motors May Start Booking for Nano in March 2009
Tata Motors is ready to roll out first batch of the world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano, from its manufacturing unit in Pantnagar. It will roll out the car in early 2009 and it is expected that it will start booking for the car by March 2009. The company official stated that the company has sent the prototype of its most awaited model to three cities in India for the test run. Test drive for the car will be conducted in Ranikhet, Dehra Dun, Almora in next few days, said Head of Tata Motors’ engineering department, Nagbhushan. Last week the Uttarakhand government gave additional 45 acres of land to Tata Motors for its manufacturing unit which would help the company to roll out its Rs. One Lakh car. The company shall start full-fledged production of its cheapest car from next year from its Sanand plant in Gujarat.
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Tata Nano May Turn Out to Be World’s Cheapest Hybrid
The world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano, gave a test drive by driving from the Pantnagar manufacturing unit to hilly town of Gopeshwar. It surprised the residents of Gopeshwar in Chamoli district in Dehra Dun when the car went for a test drive in the town driving down the serpentine and tough hilly roads. According to the company sources, it was one of the toughest tests being conducted by Tata Motors’ engineers. The car is expected to give mileage of 17-20 kmpl in the hilly region. Most of the countries around the world are getting stricter with fuel consumption and emission norms including Europe and the US. This micro-hybrid technology can b deployed to the vehicles at much lower cost than full hybrid systems. The micro-hybrid technology will also be available in diesel and electric variants of Nano.
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Outstanding Hot Diesel Car To Watch in 2009
2009 Mercedes GL320 BlueTec BlueTec is the name of Mercedes diesel and this large SUV gets a healthy 215 hp and 398 lb.-ft. of torque and rides on a suspension that delivers cushy comfort in all three rows. Standards include a seven-speed automatic transmission, a permanent four-wheel-drive system and optional height-adjustable AIRMATIC air suspension with comfort or sports suspension. On the inside, the maxed out cabin has lots of well-placed storage areas and 83.3 cubic feet of flexible cargo space with a power lift gate. The fuel economy for this bruiser is 17/23. 2009 AUDI Q7 TDI The Audi Q7 TDI crossover drives like a sports sedan, but is sturdy enough to handle the trenches. TDI stands for turbo-charged diesel engine which means it’s quiet, fast (221 hp) and eco-friendly, with over 600 miles on a tank of gas with 25 combined mpg. The Q7 TDI is typically Audi with sophisticated appointments, a sleek interior and attention to detail (like 14 cup holders, an iPod adapter and Audi side assist blind spot detection system). 2009 VW Jetta TDI The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI marks the 32nd anniversary of VW diesel power; it’s a saucy sedan that runs on clean diesel (that’s what TDI stands for). The result is lots of torque which translates to ready power that is smooth and quick. EPA estimates for the new Jetta TDI are 29 city and 40 hwy; the AMCI real world tests came in at 38 city/44 hwy. 2009 BMW 335d SEDAN Yes, diesel even comes in the form of the world acclaimed 3-series BMW. For 2009, the twin-turbo diesel engine 335d sedan is coming across the pond, ready to jump from 0-60 in 6 seconds (265 hp) with a smoothness that will surprise even the most jaded car aficionados. The 335d has a crisp exterior and a serene interior, with the usual BMW goodies, plus a hard drive in the nav system for storing destinations or music, and adaptive cornering lights for dark roads and sharp turns. The stats on mpg are: 23 city/33 hwy.
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Outstanding Hot Diesel Car To Watch in 2009
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