Archive for March 3rd, 2010

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Mazda

It’s hard to imagine that the MX-5 (Miata) has been around for 20 years, but time flies when you’re carving up canyon roads in a nimble two-door sports car. Mazda has made quite a hoopla about the car’s 20th anniversary, bringing out some of the best concept and specialty versions at the Chicago Auto Show, throwing a huge party for owners in Japan, and creating an anniversary edition for both the Japanese and the Brits. Here at the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda announced yet another 20th anniversary edition MX-5, this time available for all of Europe.

The European MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition can be picked out by its chrome trim, silver-look fog lamps, unique 17-inch wheels and 20th anniversary logos. The only performance upgrade is a strut tower brace in the engine bay, and customers can choose from True Red, Crystal White Pearl or Aurora Blue. Follow the jump for the brief press release from Mazda or browse through our live photos in the gallery below.

Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

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     Nissan is seriously considering a feasibility study on a Rs 2.5 lakh car for India and China Markets. Speaking on the occasion of the launch of Nissan Micra at the Geneva Motor Show, Executive Vice-President, Nissan Motor Company, Mr Colin Dodge said

“We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra” said Colin DodgNissan has revealed that it is seriously studying the feasibility of a US$ 5000 car (approximately Rs. 2.5 lakh) for markets like China and India. “We believe there is huge potential for a car in the gap between the ultra-low cost car that Bajaj is developing and the Nissan Micra”

     Mr Dodge also said that Nissan will develop Rs 2.5 lakh car in association with its India Partner Ashok Leyland. He believes that engineers in Europe and Japan has lost the ability to design products the meets the low end of the market where as engineers in India look and design everything in cost point of view.

     With Suzuki and Hyundai along with Ford making India as a small car manufacturing hub, Nissan too do not want to fall back. Well suddenly the Nano has pulled the Automobile Giants into India, Thanks for the Tata small baby.

Via AutomobilePlanet.com

The German manufacturer of luxury cars Gumpert show at the Geneva Motor Show, the updated version of its supercar Apollo Sport. According to the company, finalization of electronics and cooling system resulted in increased engine power machines with 690 to 740 hp Proprietary electronic gearshift TT40e can change gear in just 40 milliseconds, resulting in a new Apollo overcomes the terms of Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 11.57 seconds.

“In spite of such outstanding quality of racing, Apollo Sport is well suited for everyday travel, – told reporters the company founder Roland Gumpert. – We think about the driver and his comfort.” Thus, the new Apollo installed audio system, adjustable pedals and daylight running lights.

Via Cool Cars

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Recalls, Toyota

Toyota has been getting hammered on Capitol Hill and on the showroom floor, but the Japanese automaker isn’t going to take the punishment sitting down. To spur sales during this time of crisis, Toyota is betting big on incentives that included 0 percent financing and leases under $200 on its most popular products.

Effective immediately, Toyota is offering 0 percent financing for up to 60 months for the Camry, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Avalon, Highlander, Tundra and Yaris. If you’re not looking to buy, the embattled automaker is offering lease specials of $179 on the Corolla and $199 for the perennially top-selling midsize Camry. To sweeten the pot, Toyota is also offering two years of free maintenance for all customers who purchase a new Toyota and have proof of current ownership of a Scion, Lexus or Toyota in the household.

With sales down nine percent in February versus the same month in 2009, Toyota needed to do something to get foot traffic into its dealerships. Since these are some of the best incentives we’ve ever seen Toyota dole out, we’re thinking it just may work. But if these generous incentives don’t spur a rush to local Toyota dealers, we’re not sure what more Toyota will be able to do to regain lost momentum. The new rebates are good through April 5, 2010. Hit the jump to read over the Toyota press release.

[Source: Toyota]

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Toyota has incresed the prices of its vehciles in India after hike in the export duty done in the budget this year. The increased prices are as follows

Fortuner price hike by Rs 30,500/-
Corolla Altis price hike by Rs 18,900/-
Innova price hike by Rs 16,000/-

Via AutomobilePlanet.com