Mahindra Renault on Thursday announced the launch of two new variants of its Logan models, one each in petrol and diesel.
Car maker Mahindra Renault on Wednesday launched the limited edition of its passenger car Logan in the country, priced between Rs 500,000 and Rs 715,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi).
"They (Mahindra Renault) are planning to launch Sandero, which is very similar sounding to our Santro. Both are hatchbacks and Santro is an established trademark and they are trying to get mileage out of it," a senior HMIL official said.
A day after leading car makers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor decided to cut vehicle prices in the wake of a reduction in taxes, Mahindra Renault on Tuesday said its Logan sedan will be offered at a discount of Rs 60,000.
Mahindra-Renault, a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault, plans to source engines from the French firm's proposed plant in Chennai as it looks to increase localisation of its sedan Logan.
Carmakers seem to be driving in the right lane with their new models, with three of the new launches - Maruti Swift diesel and Mahindra Renault Logan as well as GM's Chevrolet Aveo U-VA - finishing on the top of their segments in a customer satisfaction survey.
Japanese auto major Nissan said on Tuesday it expects to finalise its India plans, including setting up of a manufacturing facility, by March this year as it is still at an early stage of talks with Mahindra-Renault for a joint venture.
Mahindra had bought Renault's 49 per cent stake in the troubled Mahindra Renault Private Ltd, while gaining limited autonomy to the Logan sedan, in an effort to turn around the loss-making company.
Renault is back in India on its own, and the Fluence sedan is its first offering.
The Mahindra-Renault joint venture had about 110 dealers across India.
The 51:49 JV, owned by M&M and Renault in that order, manufactures the Logan, a mid-sized sedan from a facility based in Nashik.
Leading automakers such as Tata Motors, Skoda, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Renault, General Motors and Bajaj have production facilities or offices in Pune, the epicentre of H1N1 virus, and other parts of Maharashtra. The swine flu has claimed 10 victims in Pune and scores have tested positive in the region.
The new year has brought good news for almost all car manufacturers, with market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, General Motors and even Fiat, posting their highest monthly sales since their inception.
Three models from Maruti Suzuki, as well as models from Mahindra-Renault, Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda have got top rankings in their respective segments in a survey for new-vehicle design and performance in India, according to J D Power Asia Pacific 2007 India Automatic Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL) released on Wednesday.
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It is learnt that the state government is likely to sign a memorandum of understanding with the partnering companies this Monday.
The i10 managed to impress the Business Standard Motoring jury across various counts, including build quality, ride, handling, driveability, comfort and safety features. A compelling price tag and above average fuel efficiency further clinched the deal for Hyundai's made-in-India car for the world.
Carmaker Skoda India has decided to price Fabia, the hatchback it plans to launch at the Auto Expo in January, in the range of Rs 5-6 lakh.
New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.
There have been so many cars that have been launched in India and if you are looking to buy one, then it might be quite confusing to pick the right one.
The two petrol models of the Logan are priced between Rs 428,000 and Rs 644,000, while its diesel model's price range is Rs 547,000 to Rs 651,000. The range overlaps the pricing of the premium hatchbacks as well as of mid-size cars.
Fuelling competition in the Indian mid-size car market, Mahindra-Renault on Tuesday unveiled 'Logan' - an entry-level no frills sedan - with prices starting at Rs 4.28 lakh for the base petrol variant.
If you are confused about which car is the right one for you, then it's time to clear the air.
Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday announced a 125 million Euro joint venture with French auto major Renault which will see the launch of mid-size 'Logan' in India by the first half of 2007.
The SUV will herald a new chapter in Hyundai's success story.
Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got most publicity.
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