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600 + plus cars , majority Taxis get charged in an hour at 1/4 the price of Gasoline here at Shenzhen China 

Most cars are cabs and of the make BYD

Drivers fairly happy , say they need to invest an hour and then they have charge which gives them 10 hours of business a day and guilt free emission free ,  clean driving 

While they charge , they rest on recliners,   recreate , network , hobnob !

India might do well with cluster chargers of 10 to 15 car capacity spread across the city and highways .. 

In a country overpopulated like India where almost every family does have around 1–2 cars per family, driving or parking a car is almost a hassle in such a scenario. 360 degree camera does it all for a driver, so say to no more hassle while parking, just drive with the flow with the help of 360 degree camera car system (surround-view) and get it placed in your car right now.

To read more click here, Is 360 Degree Camera Surround View In Car Advantageous In India? 

The Hyundai Creta has been the undisputed champion of the compact SUV segment last several years. A car, an SUV which enjoyed  a waitlist , a zero discount dream run till as recent as last year.  A product the country aspires to buy, own and drive. 

A proud parent could be heard sharing with his friends and relatives, 'My daughter has bought a Creta'. A symbol of success and having arrived in life. 

Hyundai India also pitched it as the "Perfect SUV"  which it surely was till the competition caught up, spoiling the consumers with choices like Tata Harrier, Kia Seltos , MG Hector, Jeep Compass, Nissan KIcks etc

Now the leader gets a new avtar. The All New Creta is all set to be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020. Bigger, better, More Modern, Upbeat , shedding its lines, cues & interiors which once modern, look a bit dated now.

The most important question : "Would the all new Creta regain its Pole Position in the compact SUV Market of India ? That too despite so many choices now? 

Well, time shall surely tell. The Auto Expo 2020 shall surely be the Litmus Test.  The 'SRK Charm' shall surely exacerbate the magic! 

Do check out the teaser released by the company yesterday ...

A few vital Details of the All New Creta : 

Based on the iX25 Platform. It was unveiled at China last year. It is based on the latest Hyundai Design Philosophy Sensuous Sportiness. The DRL's , LEDs all latest features with bells and whistles expected. Looks like the elder sibling of Hyundai Venue. 

Interiors too upgraded and comes with Tesla lke 10.4 " touchscreen 

The Powertrain is expected to be shared with the Kia Seltos epsecially the 1.4 L Petrol ones. 

All shall be clear and right there at the #autoexpo2020 ! 

Meet Piyush Maggu from Vasant Vihar, New Delhi who simply loves his Nissan Kicks

He evaluated several cars from Creta, Harrier, Seltos to Hector.  His Heart came on the Nissan Kicks. 

He finds it value for money and in his own words gives him the "Kick"

He also finds it very spacious and even the Nissan Service he rates as "Excellent"

Nissan Kicks Report card at Motor Uncle 

See the Video to know more..

The Ford Endeavour that weeps! 

Its rain water entering the passenger cabin. This seems serious flaw here! Even a Tata Nano would not have this problem. 

This vehicle belongs to Mr Dharminder Pathania , Senior Corporate Officer at Delhi.  When he approached the Ford Workshop,  he just got their sympathies. They said even they are Puzzled ! 

Is this how Ford Dealership should treat their customer of most expensive product in the country.  Shouldnt they swing into action to solve the issue ??

Has Ford at India stopped taking care of its customers after their Mahindra JV ?

Hope the Customer gets some help. 

The Uber Driver Testimonial video has gone Viral! 

It is being played at Hyundai Dealerships & Workshops  across India 

The Power of Customer Reviews ! Please go ahead and share your videos and pics and reviews at MotorUncle.com Forums ... you never know even you might become super famous! 

Now the video which went Viral !

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Shubham Kumar has been driving the Hyundai Xcent for last 2.5 to 3 years. His friends have Maruti Suzkui Dzire. He has driven both the cars. 

After 3 years of driving , he finds the Xcent much better than the Dzire in terms of space, comfort, customer satisfaction and also service cost 

see the video now! 

Which car to buy?

This is a question with a lot of answers, a lot of advice and yet not easy to choose from.

As an old proverb too many spoils the soup, when you are loaded with a lot of information the decision making will be hard.

In most cases, we can’t just avoid people’s advice and can’t simply follow.

Just read these points 

Family Car Planning List

1. Space
2. Trendy Design
3. Good Performance
4. Attractive color
5. Price of the car and Finance
6. Mileage
7. Service Cost

So don’t feel ohh!! With the heading, just filling the seats you want to drive :)

These are some points we may have in our head when we are going to buy a car and these questions take repeating mode if you are going to buy a car for the first time.

The 5th point is very crucial for more than 85% of car buyers. This concern is good for many reasons. For this 85% of people particularly in India, buying a car is not just luxury, he/she has to use the product to the fullest potential. So the price of the car, how one’s finance is planned, maintenance cost and resale value become points of concern.

If you have set your budget ( i will say keep it a little flexible, for you may land into a better car with a little more investment) the other factors come into play.

The 6th and 7th points are more of speculation for we can’t have the precise answer but at the same time, we can have an approximate figure. To have a better idea you can use many portals like Zigwheels to compare and to know more about different brands and models.

As of now, you should have an idea about a brand or model and budget. Now you can go with the first four points with ease and can have an opinion of your close friends or family.

After you marked your checklist does a dealer visit for real experience and match the data you have acquired with the real one. 

The second last part is demanding for offers and possible discounts or gifts/addons available with your purchase. No need to feel bad, as the dealer can provide you a lot of benefits.

Now take the assistance of dealership or direct bank for the finance if you are looking for one.

Hope this lengthy story helped a bit.

Thanks and regards to my friend Mr. Sunil, working with Indus Motors- Maruti Suzuki dealer in Kerala

Established in 1994, Mercedes-Benz India which celebrates its 25th anniversary in India, pioneered the luxury car market in the country and boasts of more than 130 years of cutting edge innovation in the luxury automobile industry globally.

• As a part of Mercedes-Benz’s 25 years celebration in India, Mercedes-Benz is offering 25% rebate on select parts for periodic maintenance, applicable for  customers owning Mercedes-Benz cars for over 5 years

• All customers can avail a ’Quick and Clean’ combo pack and Mercedes-Benz AC Spa treatment at an attractive price

Set up in 2009, Mercedes-Benz India’s world class production facility is spread over 100 acres in Chakan near Pune. Since June 2015, Mercedes-Benz India also commenced production from its new expanded production facility located in the same premises. Mercedes-Benz India is part of Mercedes-Benz’s Global Production Network.

It plays an important role in the CKD/MVP production network in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. At these locations, Mercedes-Benz produces vehicles in various extension levels for domestic markets. The production facility now carries an investment of INR 2,200 crores and has the largest installed production capacity for any luxury carmaker in India.

 Mercedes-Benz India also has the largest network spread amongst any luxury carmaker, with presence in 47 Indian cities through 97 outlets. Through the exclusive AMG Performance Centers located in 6 cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kochi, and Pune; the AMG performance sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz also boasts of a strong retail network presence in the country. 

Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship programme, ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ launched in 2016, aims to completely redefine the after-sales experience by digitalizing service process and create unparalleled benchmark in the luxury car service domain. In December 2017, Mercedes-Benz India launched its innovative ‘Pit Stop Service’ across all AMG Performance Centre to create service differentiation. This speedy, personalized and priority service is a commitment to the AMG and Specialty Cars customers, in driving delightful vehicle ownership. ‘My Mercedes, My Service’ aims at enhancing the customer’s vehicle ownership experience manifold, making after-sales experience as the new differentiator in the luxury car segment.

With the use of big data and in-depth knowledge of the driving pattern of Indian customers, Mercedes-Benz has been able to drive successfully low cost of ownership for its customers. A testimony of all these initiatives is reflected in 2018 JD Power Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), which ranks Mercedes-Benz India at the top, with a score of 903.

 Mercedes-Benz India product portfolio comprises the locally produced Mercedes Maybach S 560, S-Class, E-Class Long Wheelbase, C-Class, CLA luxury sedans and the GLA, GLE and the GLS luxury SUVs. The CKD GLC was the ninth product added to Mercedes-Benz’s local production portfolio. Completely Built imported cars portfolio includes the A-Class, B-Class, V-Class, CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, E-Class All-Terrain, S-Class Coupé, C-Class Cabriolet, S-Class Cabriolet and the S 600 Guard, plus a range of other Guard vehicles.

 The product portfolio also comprises the iconic off-roader Mercedes-AMG G 63 as well as a wide range of other Mercedes-AMG performance cars like the AMG CLA 45, AMG C 63 S, AMG E 63 S, AMG S 63 Coupé, AMG S 63 Sedan, AMG GLA 45, AMG GLC 43 Coupé, AMG GLE 43 Coupé, AMG GT S, AMG GT R and AMG GT Roadster sports car, AMG SLC 43 and AMG C 43 Coupe. Mercedes-Benz India recorded retail sales of 3885 units in the period January-Mar 2019. In 2019, ‘The Best Never Rest’ is Mercedes-Benz’s brand motto.

The New Honda City 2020 was recently launched at Thailand

Just look at the car! 

Does it make Civic Sense anymore ?  :)

The Fifth gen Honda City got launched at Thailand. 

Just look at the car! front styling. Wide stance! Brilliant and extended LED Headlamps. The easy to recognise Honda DNA Fron grille

It shall come with a 1 L Petrol turbocharged engine and a 1.5 L Diesel Powertain too.  The Petrol powertrain mileage is 23.8 Kmpl as per Thailand Testing Cycle. 

It shall have new great interiors, brilliant LED Taillamps. It is 100mm longer than the previous gen City. 

With such a great package of styling, performance and price, Now who would go for the Honda Flagsip Model Civic which got launched earlier this year! 

Now that both the Brands with their respective Cars have made their stellar Debut in the Indian Car Market 

Which one do you recommend ?

Kia Seltos or the MG Hector ?

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The place I work at just bought this car from the street. It's covered in 1 cent pennies, this junkyard buys cars from everyone, but this time the junk car's weight is not in the engine but the body of it. which is not very common.

Its funny when someone says "they put a lot of money in their car" well this is true for this car, they have put lots of money on it for sure.

I want to get rid of junk cars and can any one help me  for junk car selling?And I also got a hansome money from my junk cars.

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After the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the availability of steam engines became common, One could witness the rise of automobiles that proved to be much effective than horse-driven carts. Then, as technology progressed, the automobiles evolved to be more powerful, sleeker and even more awe-inspiring, catching the eyes of all humans.

But, one thing that remained common was that we always had to clean our rides as they tend to get dirty as we ride through mud and soil or whatever terrain that happens to be in our way. It just hurts to see our vehicles soiled in the mud. The traditional ways of washing included the use of foaming soaps and other similar emulsions that would act as the detergent to wash off the dirt. It made use of rubbing and buffing with clothes to take away the dirt.

Since water resources began to diminish we needed an alternative. Our unique “waterless car wash”  like the term suggests, requires no water to wash. It makes use of a spray that frees the dirt from the body of the car. All it needs is a gentle swipe using any cloth, to give back your car that pristine look. Rest assured, we are sure that you would be amazed by the quality of our Carwash that not only saves water but drastically reduces the time needed to do so.

 You will get back the clean and spotless car you’ve always been waiting for. Who doesn’t want their car to shine like a new one? Undoubtedly we are the best car washers in town. How? Our clients say so.

And did we mention,  it's convenient too? It sure is! Unlike normal water washes, it takes no less than 25 minutes to clean your car inside out. And our added advantage that we can clean interiors reduces the interior odor as well.

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Oil additive is compulsory recommended for vehicles? Any expert here, share your thoughts and experience with oil additives here. 

TVS Apache RR 310 gained a lot of attraction and appraisal last year. Now, TVS plans to launch another unique concept motorcycle in the Indian market. TVS Zeppelin is a stylish cruiser bike with some amazing features and futuristic looks. With its relaxed cruiser stance and shades of brown and matte black, this bike is pretty contemporary and feels well-finished.

TVS motor company is going to launch his cruiser motorcycle by 2020 in India. TVS Zeppelin comes with ultra-modern & futuristic design with a raw metallic look and aggressive body type. This bike comes with an engine of 220 cc single-cylinder engine. It is also offering the best milage in this range of bikes.  To know in details about this bikes visit our website today and know in-depth. 

Every now and then, the offices modernize their car fleet. They buy new vehicles, get rid of old ones. The worn-out, though still functional, can find a new owner, e.g. by auctioning. In newyork, however, officials are increasingly choosing another way to get rid of unnecessary cars: they donate them in the form of a donation to NGOs. Here is more information about free cars for needy people

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Hi anyone facing issue rats in a car?

Hello everyone, Just a few days back I was trying to start the engine of the car, but unable to start the car.

later I call a mechanic and he told me Ac and fuel pipe was eaten by rats.

Can anyone help me with the issue..there are lots of rats in my locality due to unhygienic.

does anyone know how to repel the rats? 

Pay all pending fines: If you have any penalties for your car, the same should be cleared before applying for registration renewal. Fines can be paid online through the RTA portal, the RTA app or by visiting them. This is applicable for vehicles that are more than three years of age. If your car is less than three years, you do not have to get it tested.

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The Suzuki Vitara is a small SUV/crossover model and the best-selling car in the Suzuki range. The current model is the fourth generation Vitara, which went on sale in 2015 and was given a substantial facelift in late 2018. Know more:- https://carshops247.co.uk/news/

I am looking for tyre replacements for my Swift Dzrire 2017 (Newest Model). The Apollo Alnac 4G keeps popping up as an option everywhere I look. But then some friends have also recommended Michelin and Yokohama. But then there is the cost of car tyres from foreign makers. I am in a bit of a fix here.

What are the dimensions of built in cup holders for cars in India?

I need to shop for for a pre-owned automotive. i'd like some details about mot history, tax rules and rates. the thanks tocheck my vehicle.the importance of car registration  check and get a second user car with none hassles. With it discoverthe registration details of the vehicle 

Hyundai India is all set to launch Kona,  the electric SUV. Amidst falling Car industry sales, it is an innovative and a bold move! 

As per Hyundai India, Kona shall charge as fast as a Mobile Phone! 

Hyundai Motor India has decided to skip the Hybrid mid way stop option and straight away catapult to the Fully electric one. The Company is all set to launch the Kona, its first fully electric SUV model. Hybrid vehicles in India despite being a favourable mid way stop to Battery EV (BEV) , attract the highest GST slab ie 28% plus 15 % Surcharge taking it to a whoppong 43% Tax Rate!

Whereas the EV attract just 12% GST Rate. So actually one doesnt need a study by the Big 4, to decide to launch the EV instead of the hybrid! 

Hyundai Kona boasts of an impressive design with a closed-off front grille and twin headlight design. There are LED headlamps, LED DRLs and LED rear lamps. The electric SUV gets 17-inch alloy wheels as well.

The Kona's interiors boast of a digital dashboard, a head up display, infortainment touchscreen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. , electrically adjustable ventilated front seats. The five-seater SUVs offers a boot capacity of 373 litres. It also possesses paddle shifter (regenerative braking control) and electronic gear shift button

The electric SUV gets a permanent-magnet synchronous motor. The power and torque output in standard trim is 136 hp and 395 Nm, respectively. It has a top speed of 155 kmph, while the driving range is 312 km in a single charge. The upper trim makes 204 hp and 395 Nm of torque. It has a maximum speed of 167 kmph and can cover a distance of 482 km in a single charge.

According to Hyundai, Kona's lithium-ion batteries are liquid-cooled to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. They can be recharged up to 80 per cent of the capacity in less than an hour with 100 kW DC fast charging station for minimal downtime.

The challenge is to find fast DC Charging stations when on the Move! The problem can exacerbate when on the highway.  However it is surely a bold move for the second largest Car maker in the Country to sound the bigul on 100% Electric vehicles that too a super stylish and a modern SUV! So time to get fully charged Up! and be ready for the Game as it goes Electric and Eclectic! 

References 

Hyundai India 

India Today  

NDTV Car & Bike 

Autocar 

 Last week Kia Motors India anounced they shall debut with the SUV called Kia Seltos.

Seltos is based on the SP2i Concept Vehicle, they had showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo at Greater Noida , Delhi NCR. 

Seltos the name comes Greek Mythology. The name of Hercules's Son. 

Seltos is based on the SP2i Concept Vehicle, they had showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo at Greater Noida , Delhi NCR. 

Incidentally Kia Motors India had also won the World Auto Forum Best Pavilion Contest last year. A Contest keenly contested by all exhibiting Auto Co's

@KiaMotorsIN truly surprised the Indian Motown with a Great Show at #Autoexpo2018 Their Leadership Team accepts the WAF Auto Expo Best Pavilion Contest Award Trophy & Certificate. India, please welcome Kia! Contest Powered by @Autoturff #WAFExpoContesthttps://t.co/DEjV8FBSjt pic.twitter.com/E4sKiqhxHU

— WorldAutoForum.com (@WorldAutoForum) March 9, 2018

The Seltos shall boast of High Performance, Modern and Aggresive Looks and Styling and Great interiors to pamper the Indian Customer. The Company shall put in their best to ensure

thumbs up Experience on every account. They have invested close to US$ 2 Billion in India. They have a state of the art new plant at Anantpur Andra Pradesh. The vendor hub has seen

investment of Rs 5,000 Crore from the Kia Vendors.

“We have spent a lot of time in perfecting our car to suit the taste of the Indian customers and I am glad that this originally India intended car is so perfect that it compelled us to make Seltos

available globally. The car looks absolutely stunning and very closely matches the SP concept we showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo. I am confident that Kia Seltos would be an outright

favourite when it hits the roads in the next few months,” said Manohar Bhat, Head - Marketing and Sales, Kia Motors India.

Anuj Guglani, CEO World Auto Forum mentioned, "Kia as a brand and as a company have a distinct One up advantage over the other new entrants in the Indian Motown. The name is simple to 

pronounce and remember. It sounds like a Hindi word. Recall can be built better. Global Brands like Renault, Peugeot and Chevrolet really struggled on that one. They have support of Elder

Silbling Hyundai. They have made a huge investment. Their product line up is really state of the Art. Now depends how they put it all together and perform. Here's wishing them all the success"

Earlier this month, Kia Motors India had organised their Dealers Conference at Seoul, South Korea. It was an opportunity for the New Dealers to connect to the Global Kia Leadership and see

& experience their Tech Prowess and vision for India. 

Motor Uncle wishes Team Kia Motors India , all the Very Best!

MotorUncle555@gmail.com

Cheers! 

Team Motor Uncle 

• New Brand brings with itself,  freshness, new energy, Innovation. 

• The Culture is open, operates like a start up , encourages innovation. 

• The Company goes overboard in wooing the employees and the dealers as they are extended family.  The Dealer personnel represent the brand and a new brand understands this completely.  

• The Top Team at MG Motor is mostly from GM India. Even the Plant at Halol is the Old GM Plant. They have unfulfilled aspirations from the GM days which shall be harnessed for the success for MG Motor. It surely comes round as a watershed moment. 

• The company leaves no stone unturned in launching a classy product with Top Notch performance and deliverables at every front. In the Automotive, it surely begins with the product as the consumer experiences it on a daily basis.

•  The Product is surely a show stopper. Its feature loaded with several Segment First initiatives.  

  

   

  

Now Come the Challenges : 

"At the Same time, GM entered India before Honda, Toyota and Hyundai but could not sustain. It boils down to the Right Strategy & Vision."

Brand Acceptance can be a Big Challenge 

Possible Initial Competition Narrative against MG 

"So this is one rendition. You can control , train your own dealer teams but not the competition ones!

A Great far Reaching Digital Campaign can help arrest such narratives from becoming popular opinions."

Motor Uncle's Opinion 

 

A relationship based on 'half truth' can't endure. So MG Motor should surely talk about the Iconic British Brand but at the same time, should not shy away from saying its owned by SAIC. In fact take it as an opportunity to share the humongous achievements, the colossal stance, the great achievements of the parent company.

 

"Establish MG Motor as well as SAIC as brands in the minds and hearts of the consumer before the competition bashing narrative grips the consumer's mind."

 

Remember how Baleno used to desold by Honda sales guys, 15 yrs back ? When a customer would take Baleno's name as an alternative, Honda Sales guys would ask , "Sir, are you thinking of Buying the Maruti Baleno instead of the Honda City?" Back then , just "Prefixing Maruti" would kill the premiumness of the Product.

 

The constant premium product market failures of Maruti eventually led to formation of Nexa, which surely turned the fortunes for the Baleno Brand!

 

The other day , we overheard one proud father mention on the phone, "My Son has bought a Creta"

He didnt say his son bought a Hyundai Car. Now the products aspiration and Brand even exceeds the car brand! A great situation to be in! 

 

At the same time it cant be a One Product wonder. No Company has tasted sustained success like this. 

 

Moreover in the Age of Shared Mobility, A Personal car Plus Personal Driver Business Case is in any case unviable! People are in no tearing hurry to buy a new set of wheels or even replace their existing car.

 

"Kaam chal jaata hai Uber and Ola se.  So Focussed Pan India Fleet  Penetration and Tie Ups would not be a Bad idea!" 

 

 

 

 https://worldautoforum.com/india-shared-mobility-summit/

 

For any new entrant there are these 5 balls which need to juggled and balanced. 

 

1. Employee & Vendor Relations 

Thats literally where it begins. They are your first family. They spread an important message about you in the trade, in the market, in the Industry. They are also the info source for Industry, Media and Investors when all is not well. Managing them well surely pays the dividends. 

 

2. Customer Experience with the Product 

Products are becoming more and more world class, better and better and thus losing key differentiators. Customers want nothing but the best. It takes years to build the Brand and minutes to destroy it. Here we have the "Brand WIP!" MG would need to listen to the customers very carefully. Its human, its ok, to mess up. How fast we respond to fix it, is the KEY! That can be the opportunity to win!

3. Dealer Viability & Dealer Manpower R&R

Even now Nothing beats Toyota's Dealer Network Strategy. They made the initial dealers come up with a great infrastructure with just one Product Qualis.But then the dealers did it for "Toyota". Here MG would need to put constant energy to cajole, impress, retain. Would that be "The GM Way" or a brand new "Mg Way" is what we need to see.

 

4. After sales experience & Cost of Ownership

For a new company, launching an SUV in the range of 15L,  volumes shall be low. But one can take it as an opportunity. You have to impress less no of customers. You can really focus and do it well! The Price Range is such you are neither luxury nor entry level. So customer would surely show they are price conscious. You have to manage your economics well and not go the Kingfisher Way!   

 

5.  Resale value

This is eventually your report card based on your performance on the aforesaid 4 points. It eventually ensures your sustained success!

 

 

 We wish MG Motor all the Very Best to Surge Ahead and  Create History!!

 

Cheers!

 

Motor Uncle Team 

 

motoruncle555@gmail.com

• Vitara Brezza , XUV300, Nexon, EcoSport, Duster Watch Out! Here comes the Simba of the Big Daddy! That too a Connected One! 

• Starting Price 6.5 Lakhs 

• 3 engine Options : 1.4 L Diesel, 1.2 L Petrol , 1.0 turbo Charged Petrol

• 7 Trims & 12 variants 

Hyundai Venue is the offering of the company in the sub 4m , Compact SUV Segment. This was a space left blank by the company as its best selling Creta is way above.

People who have always aspired for the Creta, can now have a mini Creta of sorts within their reach.The front grille is all chrome, aggressive and loud styling. The top DRLs which are in vogue , which one gets in much more expensive SUVs like Harrier and Hector, come in the venue!

Safety is std across all variants and is ready and complied to the New Safety rules 2019 :

1. Dual AIrbags
2. Rear Parking Sensors
3. ABS

Bluelink Tech

Hyundai Venue is claimed to be the First Connected SUV of the Country. It comes with Bluelink tech sitting on a 8 inch touchcreen boasting  33 features across safety, security, vehicle management, remote access, alert services, location-based services and AI-based language inputs. The Blue Link technology makes its India debut in the Venue and utilises an embedded Vodafone-Idea SIM card for connectivity. 

Quick Specs

Length 3,995mm

Width 1,770mm

Height 1,590mm in height

Wheelbase 2,500mm

Wheel : 195/65 R15 Steel

Suspension Front : McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Suspension Rear :   Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Team Motor Uncle wishes Hyundai India , all the very Best for the Venue

cheers!

MotorUncle555@gmail.com

I generally connect my iPhone to my CR-V via Bluetooth, with Spotify being my default music app (although this also happens with Apple Music so it's not the music app). Sometimes I see the song title, artist, and album, other times those fields on the display are blank. No matter what, my car plays the music from my phone just fine, it's just a minor annoyance that I can't always see the song info on my display. I should also add that this has occurred with multiple phones (my previous iPhone SE and my current iPhone XR), so I don't think it's a phone-specific issue.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going for JV ?

As per most reliable sources at Reuters,  Ford India is all set to end its independent Operations. 

 

The Company seems to have come full circle! Ford began their Indian Dream Journey with a JV with M&M. 

The first Product to roll out was The Built like a Tank Ford Escort. It didnt do well until the arrival of the Josh Machine, the Ford Ikon came round the block

Ford had ended the JV with M&M and started independent ops. 

 A Tough Market called India 

India is surely the fastest growing Automotive market in the World. However the Passenger vehicle segment hasnt shown much movement last 6 months now. Dealers are carrying stocks in excess of 100 days. Shared Mobility, Demonetisation, GST , you take the pick for the sluggish PV demand. The consumers are in no tearing hurry to replace their wheels.

Since its entry in 1995, Ford invested more than US$ 2 Billion in India. They also  have their BIG Global Business Services facility at Chennai. 

Life Comes Full Circle : A New JV with M&M

A Big Pile of money spent, dealers appointed , customers won, Ford India seems to be hanging its boots but surely not the GM India way! If Reuters reports are to be believed, they would be present in India through a JV with M&M. They shall also get an emolument for their assets, which Ford India can use to set off their accumulated Losses from Operations. 

So much so for Another great Classic American Brand all set to bid adieu ! So the tables have surely turned! Its the East rising!

In Oct 2017, The investment at Detroit by M&M in the form of Mahindra Automotive North America was the first investment in 25 years in a Manufacturing facility. 

Anuj Guglani, CEO, World Auto Forum said, "India is an interesting Market. Its fast growing yet it takes time to win Consumers trust. Its one nation, yet every state has unique consumer behaviour. Its one currency, yet businesses and ways of doing business vary. The consumer is hard to win, but once convinced, makes you achieve "Ghar Ghar Maruti"

We are sure Ford India has taken lessons from GM India and shall manage the situation with great alacrity and responsiveness. The First challenge shall be how to control Overnight Crash of Resale Value and convincing the customer of continuity of Service Operations. 

We need to appreciate, consumers in India,  when they would have bought a Ford product, they would have gone against popular Public opinion available in Abundance with their Friends and relatives and social circles. The Ford Consumers can simply become a laughing stock in their social circles, being told a thousand times, "See, I Told you!"

That consumer frustration gets vented to the Company and their dealers. 

At the same Ford Products are most sturdy & amongst the safest ones. Last 3 years, Ford India  had seen a happy turnaround in their after Sales Operations and Consumer Satisfaction levels.

As they say, it boils down to numbers! Indian PV Market is more like a duopoly. With 70% Market controlled by two players, the meagre 3 % market share of Ford India was at times lesser than the delta shown by the two Mega Players in the Indian PV Market!

 Well So Long Ford India! till we meet again in the New Avtar. All the very best for managing the Transition and your existing consumers! And Yes We hope this is a Big rumour! But coming from Reuters, we need to believe it! 

We shall share Ford Service Complaints as we recieve them on our website  at the Service Complaints Section  https://motoruncle.com/servicecomplaints

Cheers!

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Hey there Citroën and Groupe PSA Fans!

At last Citroën is making its debut at India 

The Parent Company Groupe PSA announced their plans to Re-Re- Re - Enter India,  2 years back

Its been 18 months, they made the Formal tieup with  CK Birla group to Manufacture, Assemble and distribute Groupe PSA Vehicles

The Plant in JV with AVTEC at Hosur already on a roll for the powertrains.  The cars shall be manufactured at the CCP- ( Chennai Car Plant)  - Thiruvallur - The Mitsubishi Plant - of HM. 

It's one plant which is like a resort. Open, Green and Sparse. Small little Kitchen and Canteen for the workers, serving some awesome South Indian Cuisine. And yes you  had  to cross a giant Kingfisher Brewery enroute to the Plant! Atleast till a few years back!

Citroën a groupe PSA Brand about to get launched in India Next Couple of Hours! 

First car to be made and launched shall be Citroën C5 Aircross. Supposed to go on sale at India in 2021 ! Wonder what the brand shall do till then?

Probably teach how to Pronounce the BrandName or educate how to roll the tongue to convert e into ë   :) 

 

Groupe  PSA seems to be preparing a War Chest of Brands for India. To begin with the Citroën and then ofcourse our dear Ambassador Brand , which they acquired from HM in 2017 for Rs 90 odd crores! More like buying a friend's Old Guitar with Super Emotional Appeal and the friend sold it too! Yes we Indians are really emotional for our Amby Brand! Motor Uncle had done a small story on Amby two years back : https://motoruncle.com/forum/ForumDetails/Hum-to-Pardesi-Ho-Gaye-Aapki-Pyaari-HM-Ambassador

The Amby is slated to get modern Babe avtar and come as an EV around 2022 ... Lets see! The New , all Modern EV Ride for our Babus with a mandate for EVs

 and then of course the Flagship Brand of Groupe PSA , Ma Belle , Peugueot which the company might have at the end of Batting order for the Obvious Re-Re-Reasons ! :)

 

 

As per Anuj Guglani, Dreamer at MotorUncle.com, "Citroën is a fun brand with a Formidable History of Innovation.

They have several Firsts to their credit like the World'd first mass produced Front Wheel Drive Car. World's first Self

levelling HydroPneumatic Suspension. It can be a watershed moment for the brand, in its centenary year, to

debut in India - The world's fastest growing Auto market! We wish them all the very best!" 

 

An Interesting Blog Post  by Anuj Guglani CEO World Auto Forum on Peugueot & Groupe PSA can be read here 

https://worldautoforum.com/peugeot-india-no-more-u-turns-please/

 

 

Cheers!

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Hey People at MU Forum!

Is it just me or even you have noticed ?

Most Hondas now look so so much alike. Yes! A family does look a like. Its the same lineage, genes

But a person buying a car worth Rs 36L  might not want striking similarity with cars of the same brand which come for half or 1/4 the price

A similar reason why Audi A8 didnt sell much. A reason why New E Class has started selling a lot more , due to striking resemblance in size, shape, design to the eder sibing S Class

Past gen Honda cars City, Civic, Accord used to have a common Design theme and at the same time distinct design cues to justify the price premium ... but now its gradually fading away 

Similarly when the cars  go for service, they end up at the same service station too! One Argument can be that Nowdays its mostly Pick & Drop. Owners seldom go to the service station. At the same , time most car lovers end up actually visitng the service station. The Car Makers are well aware of this and try to engage them  when they are on Premises!

So Would honda try to  go the NEXA Way or the viability act as a hindrance! If not now, probably in future

However the Striking resemblance in Design can act as a spoiler and affect the Brand's Aerodynamics ! ;) 

Whare are your thoughts on this ?

Would love to knw 

Honda Cards India has launched the #AllNewCivic today! 

Several Buyers, Honda Fans , enthusiasts, Experts had been waiting for it for a while now. 

First Generation Civic was launched in 1972 as a Sub Compact or Hatchback or 5 Door

Though Civic was not the First Production Car by Honda but surely the first model to win most hearts!

Brief History of the Legenday Honda Civic 

Presenting the 10th Gen Honda Civic 

 So now after the History and the Introductions lets get to sharing our first few experiences of the New Civic

So this is the 10th gen Civic. Honda skipped the 9th gen for India and 10th Intro gen. This one is the Refreshed 10th gen , so makes it the very latest across the globe!

India got 8th gen Civic which was first shown at the 2016 Auto Expo , launched thereafter and was there till 2012. It was surely futuristic for its time. The IP , criss cross wipers, the Digital speedo , the space craft styled dash were in a different league altogether!

Quick Notes by Motor Uncle :

Globally Latest Civic Model, Premium & Spacious Interiors, Coupe Like Styling, Catchy C Shaped Taillamps, No A/T in Diesel, No M/T  in Petrol, Great Mileage, Not as Peppy, Feature Loaded, Great Ride & Handling, Starting Price a Bit High, Overall Great Package

Lil more Details , just lil more :  

MOTOR UNCLE VERDICT  

Rest its all Sorted my Boy ! Makes Civic Sense!

The Brand new Boy on the Most Competitive Compact SUV Space is the Mahindra XUV 300

This segment grew by a Whopping close to 25% YoY  . It comprises Vitara Brezza ,  EcoSport , Duster,  Nexon and the Likes

XUV 300 stacks up pretty well. As per the Top Car Experts Ratings aggregated by Motor Uncle, it tops in Pick up and Features & Accessories 

Quick Notes on Mahindra XUV300 by MotorUncle.com

Shortened SsangYong Tivoli Platform, Great Overall Quality, Super Loaded with Features, Ground Clearance lowest in Class but not that Bad, Tweaked Engine of Sibling Marazzo, Flat Torque Curve, Slight turbo Lag but Great Pick Up! Cabin Space Ok-Ok despite longest Wheelbase in Segment

Highest Rating for Pick Up and Features & Accessories

REPORT CARD BY TOP EXPERTS : https://motoruncle.com/cars/review/Mahindra-XUV-300

While most Media vehicles publish this news story with a Sanju Style Question Mark, we go on a Nostalgic trip with the Fiat ..

Fiat cars have been around for a while now. They were amongst the first few to set up shop at India. In the Pre Maruti era, one had just two choices - Ambassador or Fiat  and then  Premier Padmini 

Fiat struggled for several years now in India. They seemed contented miliking their cash cow the most popular 1.3 L Multijet Diesel engine, which the company supplied to Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. 

Unconfirmed reports say they plan to wind up as  their Cash cow wont meet BS6 Emission norms without significant investments. its major customers viz Maruti and Tata have already gone long distance in preparing their BS6 Powertrans inhouse to save money. The current line up of Fiat wont be compliant to the upcoming safety rules which kick in starting April 2019 and Oct 2019 ie the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program ( BNVSAP).  Fiat India finds it unviable to invest so much money to be 2019 ready. They feel they should focus on the Jeep Brand.

Fiat brand has been close to the hearts of most indians. A lot of us have grown with a Fiat or an Ambassador at Home.

Talking about The Premier Padmini. The Green arrow style indicators on either sides of the IP. The two red lights indicating Charging and Oil. The Deep Blue light Indicator at Top Centre of teh IP, for High Beam. the Steering mounted Gear Shift Lever. The Paddle style Accelerator. The bench front seats , later replaced by bucket ones. The Steel bumpers, the Smiling Moustache style PAL Logo .. all part of one's growing up  and still the Ubiquitous Mumbai Kaali Peeli!

Around 2001, Fiat did try to resurrect with the Palio. They roped in Sachin Tendulkar as "Ambassador for Fiat" ; Spent lot of money. Got Sachin a Ferrari too , the Contentious one.  Launched the Yellow Palio variant on his name, the  S10 edition. However ineffective strategies , lack of Focus from Head Office, Wrong Selection of Dealer Partners, lack of support to Dealer Network led to a grim situation where we now hear about their winding up. We still hope its not true! 

MotorUncle.com salutes the FIAT Brand. It shall always remain special to us. We dedicate a few pics from yesteryears and wish the team all the very best! And also please try if you can hold on for longer and take it as an opportunity to turn this around for good!

Hi! Guys ,  Please guide which one to go for ... 

Mind says Fortuner , Heart Says Endeavour , Patriot in me says Alturas ...   :) 

Totally Confused !!

The Santro had won the hearts of many! It was also the Debut of Shah rukh Khan in the Motown! An  Association which still stands the test of time ! Hyundai India And SRK!

The Complete family car , with Tall Boy Design added things  like Power Steering, fuel Injection to Common household lexicon of the Indian Middle Class. 

A Product which paved the way for  Hyundai as the second largest Car maker in the country.  

So Is this the New Santro ? Would it be a hit like its predecessor ? Can the New Santro codenamed AH2 catapult Hyundai to No 1 Slot in India ? Ahead of Maruti ? Or is it a long way to go for HMIL as of now in terms of Network and Cost of Ownership of vehicle. 

Well no straight and ready answers but  a lot rides on the AH2  ! 

SPECS of New Hyundai Santro ( yet to be confirmed ) :

• It will be named- Santro.
• Santro will come with a 1.1 litre Petrol, making 68 hp, 104nm torque.
• ARAI fuel consumption figure is- 20.3kpl.
• Santro will have a touch infotainment system which will support Android Auto and Apple Car Play. There will be steering controls for the audio system.
• Rear Camera will be offered.
• Rear AC vents, first in the segment will be offered.
• Pricing will start at 3.69 lakhs for the base variant and will go upto 5.40 for the top end variant.
• An AMT type Autoamtic transmission will be offered, Hyundai’s first.
• Green will the launch color.
• 24th October is the launch date.

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Guys please share fortuner or endeavour ?

The EcoSport, Duster, Creta, Brezza, S cross have been for a while now ... Which SUV is expected to arrive soon ?

Any New one ? or we still get the same old options in the Motown! ???

What about Kia , MG and Peugeot ? When are they launching their SUV ?

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German authorities have taken Audi CEO Rupert Stadler into custody, making him the highest-profile arrest in the group’s diesel-cheating probes

Volkswagen AG diesel emissions cheating fiasco had the company in news for all the wrong reasons. It lead to dramatic exit for the VW chairman Winterkorn. 

Despite the company paying more than a USD 1 Billion in damages and compensations, here comes the  biggest move by the authorities. 

The Arrest of the Audi CEO Ruper Stadler. It surely sends out a powerful message, an exemplary reprimand of sorts , that wilful cheating and playing with environment and Health is unpardonable! 

Time to see how the Audi and VW companies, their dealers and consumers respond. Lets see how future unfolds and history gets made. It is surely an opporunity of a "La Harvard case Study" for VW and Audi to turn around the things for the better. Time to hit the mattresses and fight for  Win -Win ! 

The World's highest selling and most fav EV the Nissan Leaf shall be launched in India soon! 

The EV segment in India is the most watched out space by the World' s leading EV makers like the Tesla and also the conventional car makers for their EV range 

But the Nissan Leaf at Half a crore ? Would you buy it ? How many takers for this one ?

Would you go for the Audi A6 or the Nissan Leaf if you have 50 Lakhs to spend ?

Yes Creta has been the segment leader. 

One of the fastest and hottest selling Compact SUV's in the Country.  It has offered pride of ownership to several customers across the country, so much so that it even canabilised elder sister Santa Fe.  

Even on MotorUncle.com, it has enjoyed one of the highest aggregated rating from Expert and Actual Users.  https://motoruncle.com/cars/review/Hyundai-Creta

The Hype & Hoopla of Facelift Model 

Old Creta

New Facelift Front 

Old Creta Rear 

New Creta Rear 

The Great Hysteria and Hype Car Co's make do Minor facelifts, calling it & branding it "All New Car" 

It cant get funnier than that. These are brilliant strategies to add steroids to the fatigued product and sagging sale. Yes, it could be an exception for the Creta, as it has done consistent no's in the market despite great competition from Tata Nexon and Jeep Compass from either ends of the Price Ladder.

As far as the "All New Car" trick is concerned, All Car Companies do it! The only difference being the extent of changes. However, if you try to see in the case of Facelifted Creta, its almost like a "Spot the Difference" Quiz :) 

Additionally, according to Industry sources, which could be unreliable, even the Engine specs remain more or less the same. There could be new transmissions though

Do we still call it the "All The Creta" 

There are pics floating on the internet which show spy shots of "Facelifted Creta" taken at a Dealer Stock yard, as the company prepares for the launch. Yes the Team Bhp Pics, which have been used by all Leading Car Sites and Magazines, of course after giving due credit. 

 Let's see how the hype, hysteria of the Facelift Model, unfold for this great product which has truly proven its mettle in the market. 

We wish Hyundai Motor India all the very best for the launch, last week of this month

 Cheers! Team MotorUncle.com 

MotorUncle555@gmail.com

Rolls Royce today unveiled their upcoming SUV  - The Cullinan

It might be the best SUV performance wise, but frankly its a bit tough to  digest a SUV which looks like a Rolls Royce. Its like a Grand old Lady in a Mini Skirt ! Or a KungFu Attire 

Come on take a look! Doesnt it seem , the bottom has been suddenly sliced ! It shall take a while to digest the rear styling. 

We feel the Rolls belongs to the Sedan and Rolls is the Car of the tycoons and the Kings and the Maharajas!

An SUV styling somewhere dilutes it all .... WHAT SAY ?

We need more and more cars for the masses which are safe, sturdy and have low cost of Ownership ...all cars right from entry level should have basic safety features like Air bags , ABS, reversing Sensors, good Strong built ...

We are already the 4th Largest auto market in the world ... we need to grow more responsibly ... 

Policy Makers, Auto co's, dealers, suppliers, Citizens all need to work on it together

The Consumers need to demand Best Cars without any compromise 

We need to reduce the Road Fatalities. We need safety in vehicles, safety on roads. Safety needs to be a way of life! Losing 1.5 L people in road Accidents every year. That amounts to :

1. One Death Every 4 minutes, 
2. 20 children under the age of 14 die every day due to road crashes in in the country.
3. 377 people die every day, equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every day.

This needs to Stop! Lets harness tech for this! 

Car Meets Cloud

Connected Vehicles tech should be harnessed. Majority reasons of Accidents like Over loading, Over speeding, Drunken Driving, dangerous Driving, Lack of Servicing of Vehicles, Spurious spares can trigger alerts, from the Car Computer and notifications, sms can be sent to the Driver/ owner, their kin, govt Call center, Insurance companies, Car Service center for corrective action. 

Insurance premium, traffic Challans can all be controlled. Even Excessive emissions can be controlled the same way. 

We invite responsible members of the Auto Industry to come together and run trials with govt Agencies, Tech Co's. Pass Laws around it. If Ola, Uber can do it, why cant the people of India, govt  ,Auto Industry and spirited Citizens ?

Lets turn around our biggest weakness into our biggest Strengh! Yes we can do it!

Jai Hind 

Was it overconfidence of Renault ?  They had just delivered a uber successful Product like the Kwid.  No Normal Success it was... Something what Harvard Biz School Case Studies are made of ...

It seems the reasons of Success of Kwid got turned around to work against the Captur. 

What worked for Kwid :

1. Great SUV LIke Styling in a Entry LEvel hatchback

2. Unbelievable starting price lower than Maruti Suzuki vehicles 

3. Good Localisation 

4. Superlative Marketing Blitzkrieg

What didnt work for Captur : 

1. Great Styling but looks like a swollen up Kwid. So lost out on the differntiator bit 

2. Now despite striking resemblance with Kwid, it has a price tag, even higher than Duster

3. Indian Customer no fool, they research online and get to know Captur is on same platform as Duster. 

SO why would the Customer pay more than the Duster, for a car made on the same platform and which actually looks like the Entry Level Hatch ie the Kwid ... ! 

I know Captur has some class leading features and gadgets. I know Captur is the NExt Gen Vehicle ... but mere doston jo dikhta hai .... wo Bikhta hai ! 

See for yourself, Kwid and Captur look like Sisters.  The same reason why Audi A8 does miniscule numbers. The Siblings curse I guess... One Has to be Salman and the other Sohail. 

 A Premium customer paying a higher price wants a clear differentiator

Source : MU Ratings

 Captur :  https://motoruncle.com/cars/review/Renault-Captur

Kwid  : https://motoruncle.com/cars/review/Renault-Kwid

hi,

I’m approaching the end of my Camry lease in July. After making some moronic decisions with my past 2 car purchases I want to make the best possible decision this time. I recognize that a car is not an investment as it just depreciates but I want to be conscious of the total cost of ownership as well as safety features with this purchase. I’ve saved up 17k ontop of my emergency fund which I can either use to buy out my 2015 Camry lease residual, buy a different used vehicle, or put a large down payment on a new car, preferably a 2018 CamryIf I buyout my lease I’ve eliminated car payments and have a low mileage 2015 Camry with a residual that should be just under market value. The issues are I didn’t exactly baby the car in the past 3 years as I wasn’t anticipating buying it out. Also, the car is lacking many of the safety features I wanted to upgrade to as I anticipate my wife and I having kids in the next couple years.In my head, perhaps because my father told me “never buy new” I feel like a sucker buying new as I would be the one taking the depreciation hit and would be committing to more monthly payments. On the upside I make over 200k and could easily pay it off quickly, I’d be getting every safety/convenience feature I want, and would get the benefit of the new warranty.Lastly, I’ve ruled out buying a heavily used car as I had my fair share of those in my life and am not mechanically inclined enough to identify a good/bad deal or handle repairs myselfIf you were in my position what would you do? Does it ever make sense to buy new over used with a car like a Camry?

Please help.

I did not find the right solution from the internet.

References:-
https://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=241254
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hi,

My latest factory, no matter how much I discount the cars they just will not sell. Buyers say they're too expensive...what am I doing wrong? Should I strip them of all options that are labeled "very rare"? not sure what else to do, have over 600 cars waiting to sell but can't figure out Also, why do I have a car say priced for Luxury, but in my inventory it shows it as "expensive"?

Please help

I did not find the right solution from the internet.

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Indian Motown Story was never this exciting! 3 New Car Companies getting ready to launch! Kia Motors which created sensation at the Auto Expo Last month and then MG Motors which is a famous UK Car Brand, makers of the Once Popular Morris Minor but now owned by the chinese Auto behemoth SAIC and of course the Peugoet part of the French Giant Groupe PSA 

Each of these companies have their own strengths as well as drawbacks. A Shared Drawback aka shared Mobility is that they are coming in late.  Maruti , Hyundai, Mahindra, Honda and Toyota have already had a ball.  Maruti and Hyundai enjoy more than 70% market share 

Lets take them one by one ...

Peugeot 

They have already made multiple U -Turns in the past. Lets Hope this time they are here to Stay.  Though they have some great exciting products. Motor Uncle had blogged on  Peugeot https://motoruncle.com/blog/peugeot-india-no-u-turns-please/

MG Motors 

They have adquired the General Motors Old Plant at Halol. It was aged even when GM acquired it from Hindustan Motors, more than two decades back.  Moreover It shall take tonnes of Mktg Ammo for MG Motors to paint the picture thats hey! its an iconic  British Brand. Meanwhile the rivals shall be busy googling MG Motors, opening Wikipedia on their deivces and educating the customers of its Chinese Owners ie SAIC. This is very similar to what GM India faced with Optra and other vehicles of GM Daewoo antecedants. In the last decade, Korean Car Companies had faced lot of flak and a run down on image due to Daewoo Bankruptcy.  But that was last decade.....Success of Hyundai has been a great image makeover for Korean Co's and yes Kia gets to leverage this.

And for management at MG Motors life is a full circle. This is because most are from the Initial Years of GM India when they faced similar issue due to Daewoo and now they shall face from the Chinese Owners SAIC. People also say it was the dated SAIC products launched by GM India last few years which proved as latter's death warrant! Anyways lets bury the past as we are here to discuss a promising future! 

Kia Motors 

Kia has a lot going its way. A Big Brother like Hyundai by the side, whom it can always turn for advise, support, leverage.  Then its a Korean company and thanks to its parent, Korean Brands acceptance have seen a sea change for the better last one decade. Then its an easy to pronounce name, almost like a Hindi word "Kia" . This can mean higher recall and engagement with masses. It all begins with a easy to pronounce and remember name. Ask Mktg & Sales guys at Renault India and Chevrolet India and they share their Market challenges of a difficult name to pronounce! 

By the way Chevrolet in French means Goat's Milk! So Big Advantage to Kia on the name part and the lineage. Additonally their product line up oozzes excitment and assuming the power trains are shared with Hyundai, this means trust and proven quality even if not supremacy

And they have already invested in a plant with a capacity of 3,00,000 units an year  based on the confidence of gaining traction and marketshare. 

So the lines have been drawn ! Time to rev up the engines or charge up the Batteries! Its  Race Time ! May the best Companies win! 

Hello,

Recent history of American auto reveals that two auto companies, namely Suzuki and Hyundai, entered the JUMBO American Auto market around 1985. Suzuki-America has yet to make profit from American operation in 25 years and probably in 2010 they lost to the tune of 100 Million $ in USA due to extra expenditure associated with introduction and advertisement of Kizashi. However, lucky for them, Indian Maruti Suzuki is booming without leaps and bounds – the most profitable arm of Suzuki. In 2010, Suzuki Japan increased the parent company’s royalty from 3.5% to 5.35% from Maruti, which kept global Suzuki in BLACK but Maruti-Suzuki’s net profit declined in India in spite of substantial increase in sale #. America is the sizable source of profit for Hyundai and they have a big manufacturing facility here. To get a feel see a comparison Lexus LS460L, Bentley Mulsanne, Lexes LS, Audi A6 and BMW 5 series, Lexus GS 350, Lexus RX 350.

For more details: product launch videos

Hello,

I have read several articles and posts on the Internet that say a cars headlight bulbs fade and get dimmer over time, and that replacing them will make them brighter. My car is 13 years old, I have had it for 3 years. I never replaced the headlights since I had it, I don't know about before that. I just took my car into the local Firestone service center to have the headlights replaced. When I told them I wanted the headlights replaced even though they still worked just because I wanted them to be brighter, they looked at me like I had two heads. I ended up replacing them with brighter bulbs(at twice the price I was quoted over the phone to just replace them). Is everything I read online about headlights fading false, or was I lied to by Firestone?

I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References:

http://www.carforum.net/general-automotive-discussion/16809-do-headlights-fade.html

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The Innova replaced the Qualis in March 2005 

Its been a straight 12 Years reign for Innova. Products have come and gone 

There have been taveras, Xylos, Lodgy's , Hexas of the world ... None could match the quality, reliability, styling, durability of the Product and the Brand 

The Innova began at at Introductory price of 7.5 Odd Lakhs and now sells at Rs. 21 Lakhs !

Would we ever be see this product ever retire or is it the corolla of Sedan Market ... Even Corolla faces tough competition from so many gret products ... here its just a sheer Monopoly!

What say People !??

The captur is undoubtedly very stylish, a head turner, loaded with features BUT...

The Captur , India gets is not the same model available in Europe!

The Captur India shall get is based on the same MO Platform which powers the Duster. Renault wishes to charge a premium for Captur.  

SO does this really matter....!!  ??

Would Captur be able to displace the Segement Leader Hyundai Creta ?

We shall get to know soon!!  Happy Diwali!

Hyundai Service Center Duped You? 

Hyundai has more than 1200 service centers in India. Hyundai is committed to offer best after sales service through these centers. It conducts various kinds of service events to deliver pleasant Hyundai drive experience. In addition to seasonal camps, free car care clinic will be organized to keep your car in right condition. The service program offered by the company include road side assistance retail, road side assistance, 24 x 7 call center, insurance program and extended warranty program. You can raise your queries and connect with customer care executives through the toll-free number, 1800-11-4645 (Only BSNL and MTNL numbers). Mobile users can reach 09873564645 (for GSM connections).

However, many times people are dissatisfied with the performance of Hyundai Service and the customer care also doesn't help at all. In that case, we at motor uncle can help you in getting a resolution. You can share your queries here: https://motoruncle.com/servicecomplaints/listmyservice

After sales car service

The Hyundai after sales car service request can be raised through the Motor Uncle. Many customers suffer from overcharging, repeat repair, non-genuine parts and rude behavior of service staff. Motor Uncle will address all these issues and the maintenance of the car will be done very efficiently.

You can experience red carpet welcome at Motor Uncle. The service complaint can be registered online and the request will be shared with your car dealership immediately. The service complaint can be submitted online as well.

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Maruti Suzuki, the popular car manufacturer has its presence in India for more than 3 decades. The company started its operations in Gurgaon, India in 1982. The Maruti Suzuki 800 was the first vehicle rolled out from the factory and it has registered a huge success.

Exceptional customer service

The success behind Maruti Suzuki can be attributed to its technical competence as well as fulfilling Maruti Suzuki customer care. The R&D efforts of Maruti Suzuki yielded best results as the company is able to introduce affordable and innovative car models as per the needs of the customers. There are various models from the lowest range to the premium-segment from the company.

Through innovation, quality and reliable service, the company is leading the automobile industry by selling the highest number of cars in India on annual basis. The company designed and developed new segment of cars to withstand the typical Indian road conditions and without leaving heavy burden on customers’ wallet.

Maruti Suzuki introduced small cars in the Indian market in the early 80’s. Now, it has become the biggest contributor of family cars in India. It sells more than 1.5 million cars every year. Customers can reach the support team very easily. The Maruti Suzuki service complaint number 1800 102 1800 can be memorized very easily by customers.

Popular models

Maruti Suzuki offers various models of cars as per the customers’ budget and lifestyle. There are 150 variants ranging from Alto 800 to the latest, Life Utility Vehicle Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

The current Alto 800 can be considered as the replacement for Maruti 800, the most popular car from the brand. It comes with Aero edge design, stylish headlamps and sporty grille. The car features stylish interiors which include ergonomically designed rear-headrests and spacious interiors. The slim doors will ensure maximum interior passenger space. There will be great convenience with the power windows. The engine efficiency is very high as it has an electronic throttle and passengers can experience a smooth ride. The 796cc petrol engine delivers sufficient power with 3 cylinders and it is ideal for driving in traffic-jammed roads as well. The vehicle delivers 24.7 kmpl on petrol and 33.44 km per kg on CNG. If you have any issues in booking the model, you can raise a Maruti Suzuki service complaint.

Dzire

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire offers more number of features and it offers better value for money. It comes with 1.2 liter petrol engine which can deliver 82 BHP and 113 of torque. The 1.3 liter diesel engine can deliver 74 BHP and 190 Nm of torque. As per ARAI, the vehicle delivers 22 kmpl and 28 kmpl with petrol and diesel respectively. You can reach Maruti Suzuki customer care to know more about the model.

Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the popular models from Maruti Suzuki. It is available in petrol and diesel versions. The diesel variant comes with 1248 cc engine and it delivers 23 kmpl on city roads and 25 kmpl on highways.

Wagon R

Wagon R was launched in 1999. Many changes were made from the earliest version to the latest version and the company has achieved great success in selling Wagon R. it is available in petrol and diesel variant. Five adults can sit in the vehicle in a comfortable manner. The petrol version delivers 17 kmpl and diesel version delivers 19 kmpl. If there is any issue with the vehicle, you can reach Maruti Suzuki customer care to get quick resolution.

Baleno

The diesel variant from Maruti Suzuki delivers 27.39 kmpl mileage. The 1248 cc engine is connected to 5-gear manual transmission. The petrol variant delivers 21.4 kmpl of mileage. It has best safety features, interiors and exteriors to deliver great experience for passengers as well as driver.

Celerio

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with 998cc engine and it delivers 23.10 kmpl of mileage. With great comfort-enhancing features, you can make the most of your investment.

Maruti Suzuki customer service

Maruti Suzuki customer care service centers are presented throughout the length and breadth of the country. The company services about 40, 000 cars per day and it achieved J D Power Customer Satisfaction Award for 16 years in a row. The company offers great after-sales service which is exceptional. The company has 3225 outlets across the country. It manages 33,000 trained service personnel to fulfill the needs of customers. You can reach the customer care by calling the toll free number 1800 102 1800 or 1800 1800 180.

Issue Redressal system of Maruti Suzuki

You should be aware of the Maruti Suzuki service complaint booking process. Customers can raise an issue with Maruti Suzuki by calling the toll free number or email. You can reach by sending an email to contact@maruti.co.in. The query form, feedback form and complaint form can be filled online and it can be submitted easily.

You have access to qualified and trained technicians so that the issue will be resolved immediately. The replacement or repairs can be done very easily as spare parts are available at the service centers very easily.

The company should respond to customers immediately when they face issues from dealers. In some cases, the customer has to wait many days to get response. The customer should have patience to reach the phone support and should be able to spend time as well.

Seems surely closest to Moksh! 5 liter V8 600nm , 400 bhp+ ; a 1.5 G is what you feel in the plexes with your head buzzing for a while ...The crackling exhaust , One really loud Roaring Jag!

The Art of Performance Tour 2017-18 | Noida was yet another Successful Event organised by Jaguar India. Up Close & Personal with the Jaguar Dream Machines! Great Detailing like Expert Rally Drivers to guide and Help, Resident Doctor, Customised Videos for Guests, Trained & Helpful staff; Clean, Air Conditioned and 5 Star std Mobile Washrooms, Special focus on safety! Kudos to the #JaguarExperience

Mind Bloooowwwinnng Man!!!

Whats up Maruti Suzuki ? Broken the decade long jinx, if not longer??

Lets discuss the list of Products bombed in Premium segment last decade : Baleno , Kizashi, Grand Vitara ... Yup! A long list it is! 

Now comes in NExa, New Marketing, New Branding, Fading Consumer Memory ( always helps) , forgiving customer for past debacles

and you have a brilliant new Product and Buying Experience! 

Despite Honda launching a refreshed City, the Ciaz has overtaken the former in monthly sales. Tables have surely turned

Honda as a brand has stood for prestige, premiumness, luxury and comfort and has enjoyed a superlative Aspirational value since its launch in India in 1997-98. though it was very distinct from its global image which has been of entry level workhorse. Several Mass Auto Brands come to India and become Luxurious and Premium , other examples being VW,  Skoda, 

So what worked for Ciaz ? Shift to Nexa , Consistent Product Performance, Change in Mindset and Brand Perception of Maruti Brand or a combination of all these factors ... All said and done ...a big Hats off to Maruti Suzuki India for Pulling this off ... Lets see how long the lead can be sustained... as its just the beginning!

The Premium SUV space seems to be hotting up with the New Fortuner and also the Next gen Rexton showcased last year at the Paris Motor show

Can Mahindra command the premium Pricing the Toyota Way, especially after the Lacklustre Performance of the Rexton in India

Hey! Hey! time to turn to the Ace Marketers... A good Leverage of the XUV Brand and some exciting Product Campaign can really turn the fortunes of this long awaited Product!

Honda, A Brand which has been aspirational for the Indian consumers...Back in 1998 when the Honda Siel Cars debuted with the first Honda City at India's First Honda Dealership at Chandigarh, People went from Delhi to buy the City. That was the aspiration for owning a car with the power of 100 Horses... Something new and alien for the Indian Consumers back then... Many returning to Delhi with dented bumpers and fender... Unable to handle the power of the High rev Honda engines back then!

Honda, somehow lost the plot since 2010, it seems ... The Products like CR-V, Mobilio, BR-V have just seen average or below Average Performance.  Amaze though has a great start but was unable to displace DZire from it's throne. 

Now comes the WR-V . Pricing seems to be right. Shape is surely futuristic. Performance of Honda Petrol Powertrains is surely incomparable ... Petrol is the In thing these days 

The WR-V Ratings on Motor Uncle seems just Average ... They are the Experts  rating  only as of now... as the Actual Customers are yet to build to a significant no 

WR-V Sales performance would surely be a cornerstone for Honda Cars and We wish them all the very best!

In such a short period since its launch, Tata Hexa has become the No 1 Rated Vehicle in its category at Motor Uncle

That means All India Experts and its actual users the initial ones give it the highest rating amongst the other vehicles  in its class.

Surprisingly it shows highest rating in two parameters which have actually been Achilles Heel for Tata Motors : Cost of Ownership and After Sales Experience!

Now thats really surprising! or is it Tata Motors Customers saying the Ford Punchline "Feels like Family for a Change"  :)

so what is really special about this vehicle apart from its ability to pull a Boeong 777   thanks to an overwhelming 400Nm torque? 

SO what the grapevine about the Hexa ?

Hexa Motor Uncle ratings are here : https://motoruncle.com/cars/review/Tata-Hexa

All said and done Tata Motors is surely going through a metamorphosis ... Hexa and now Tamo Racemo!

Wish you all the best Tata Motors ..!!! way to Go!

The Baleno surely turbocharged Maruti Numbers and was a saving grace for Nexa Network after the debacle of the overpriced S Cross

Maruti Suzuki debuts its tubocharged DI Gasoline engine. It drops a cylinder to save weight.  Calls it the Booster Jet engine

It unleashes 101 bhp of power at 5500 rpm and 150 Nm of torque available between 1700-4500 rpm.  

The VW Polo GT TSI , on the other hand, belts out 104 bhp and 175 Nm of torque from a 1.2 litre engine and is paired to a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.

The Baleno RS that way has a 5 Speed Manual Option for the still Manual Crazy Indian Customers. Not really sure if the Polo is it's closest Competitior. While VW Polo has been just an average Performer sales wise... Baleno has been on a 1.5 Months waiting for quite some time now

The exciitng featiues like Black interriors, LED Headlamps, Subtle Skirts,  only top notch variant ie Alpha trip make it a great Package

Thought the Test Drive of the actual vehicle supercedes all specs on Paper ... Hoping it outperforms and outdelivers and goes beyond..

so People what are your thoughts on the Baleno RS??

They say back in the 60's , half of US was conceived on the backseat of either a Chevy or a Ford! Well even Indian grew up seeing the Ubiquitous Ambassador. It was later joined by Fiat and then Premier Padmini. Prior and In between we had Moris Minor, Standard and many cars with temporary flings. But the Landmaster and then it refined avatar in form of Ambasador stood the test of time.  Till even few years back the most powerful Men and Women of India would proudly occupy its rear seat. 

They say the rear Seat of an Amby was nothing less than the most comfy spring Sofa. Yes that's besides the point that she would ride on Leaf Spring suspension!

A thorough Workhorse, Most Spacious, the signature LIght On/Off Switch at the B Pillar inside akin to the one at Home! One of those rare cars still around, where the fuel tank can be detached within couple of minutes and the fuel can be emptied in a bucket in no time if the gas station attendant has poured the wrong fuel, while the driver was busy on his mobile!

Though eventually there were safety issues and Structural Stability concerns, exacerbated by fall of CK Birla group and complete non Focus on the HM Business.

The Taxi Workhorse even now at Kol!

Whether its the cab drivers or the passengers or the person at large on the Street of the City of Joy our Dear Kolkata ... They still swear by this machine. HM - A company headquartered in their state, they carry that pride with an even more special air. Undoubtedly the Amby instills a special character and colour to the City of Kolkata. The ride could be bumpy, the Ac might not be working, could be tiring to drive and manuever on the narrow streets, Challenge in Procuring spare parts...But Little Complaints!

Is this Foreign Invasion for the Better?

Image Courtesy : team BHP

HM had officially stopped production of the Legendary and Iconic Ambassador some time back. The plant at Uttarpada was in a shambles. There were grave  issues around Employee severance, welfare, technology, safety, upkeep

So it was a dying company and a deplorable state of affairs ... So if this foregn invasion ie Brand Acquisition by PSA Peugeot can infuse a new life in the brand, Product and set up ... It just might be worth it ... One has to surely keep in mind that Peugeot's journey in India ... last 25 years has been marred by failed attempts and false starts ... starting from the 309 , Premier JV and the attempt in 2011 with a plant at Sanand which again couldnt take off ...

Well Inline of the Never say Die spirit of the French Car Maker ... you never know  two negatives could make a positive!

Looking forward to the next Amby Model, Bon Jour! Pheonix! 

Hey Guys, Did you check out the new Tigor Sedan? Confused ? Well its the Tiago based Sedan from Tata Motors codenamed Kite5

The name got out Yesterday.  After the success of the Tiago, TML is very confident of this sedan avtar. Supposedly armed with advanced features found in premium sedan, this logical replacement of Indigo can boaast of :

• Automatic Aircon
• Power Steering
• MID
• Eco and City mode
• Engine immobilizer
• Remote tailgate opening
• 12V front Power Outlet
• Power Windows
• Follow-me-home lamps
• Speed-sensing door locks
• Central Locking with Remote
• Rear parking sensors
• Harman Infotainment System with touchscreen
• Driver’s seatbelt reminder
• Rear Defogger
• Steering-mounted audio controls
• Driver’s seat height adjustment
• Cooled glove compartment
• ABS with EBD
• Corner stability control
• Dual front airbags
• Reversing Camera