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Tata Motors October sales at 53,404 nos., growth of 34% PDF Print E-mail
Written by Abhinav Sharma   
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 19:50
Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in October 2009 were 53,404 vehicles, a growth of 34% over 39,729 vehicles sold in October 2008. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for October 2009 were 50,552 nos., a 40% growth over 36,168 nos. sold in October last year. Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal at 326,895 nos., recorded a growth of 7% over 305,438 nos. sold last year. 

Commercial Vehicles
The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in October 2009 in the domestic market were 30,541 nos., a 59% growth compared to 19,154 vehicles sold in October last year. LCV sales were 18,625 nos., a growth of 57% over October last year. M&HCV sales stood at 11,916 nos., a growth of 63% over October last year. Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 192,241 nos., a growth of 17% over last year. Cumulative LCV sales are 118,903 nos., a growth of 34% over last year, while M&HCV sales stood at 73,338 nos., lower by 4% over last year. 

Passenger Vehicles
The passenger vehicles business reported a total sale and distribution offtake of 22,232 nos. (20,011 Tata + 2,221 Fiat) in the domestic market in October 2009, a 28% increase compared to 17,378 nos. (17,014 Tata + 364 Fiat) in October last year, and the highest this fiscal. Sales of Tata cars, at 17,557 nos. were also the highest this fiscal, and grew by 25% over October 2008. The sales of the Tata Nano were 3,018 nos. The Indica range sales were 9,640 nos., a growth of 2% over October last year. The Indigo range recorded sales of 4,899 nos., a growth of 6.1% over October last year, reversing the decline after seven months due to the launch of the next generation all-new Indigo Manza. The Sumo/Safari range accounted for sales of 2,454 nos., lower by 16% over October last year. 

Jaguar Land Rover sales continued their upward trend since launch in June. 

Cumulative sales and distribution offtake of passenger vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal are 133,693 nos. (118,579 Tata + 15,114 Fiat), against 117,714 nos. (114,943 Tata + 2,771 Fiat) last year, a growth of 13.6%. Cumulative sales of the Nano are 10,518 nos. Cumulative sales of the Indica range at 66,508 nos., reported a growth of 13%. Cumulative sales of the Indigo family are 23,397 nos., lower by 25%, but will now grow due to the launch of the Indigo Manza. Cumulative sales of the Sumo/Safari range are 18,156 nos., lower by 26%. 

Exports
The company's sales from exports at 2,852 vehicles in October 2009 were lower by 20% compared to 3,561 vehicles in October last year. The cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal at 16,075 nos. are lower by 37% over 25,601 nos. in the same period last year.
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SAIC In GM India? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Abhinav Sharma   
Monday, 02 November 2009 14:16

Now this news is getting hotter than ever. Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) is buying a stake in GM India. This means a lot. SAIC is a Chinese car gaint and has got manufacturing co-operation with GM and VW in China which are the two largest companies there in terms of sales. SAIC partnered with General Motors to form Shanghai GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile, and the Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center. SAIC also partnered with Volkswagen Group in the formation of Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive. SAIC also acquired the Biritsh car maker MG Rover in 2007 and releases an upgraded Rover 750 called the Roewe. 

GM sells the Spark already in China and the Beat too will sell there soon. GMI could very well source components from Chhinese suppliers at competitive prices and also it has been speculated that the Wuling range of LCV's could also make it to India. The intent of GM India could hardly have been doubted with the strong range of small cars it is going to put in the market in 2010. With this merger, there are numerous possibilities and we could only wait and watch the action. SAIC makes all the VW's and Skoda's in China. It also makes Daewoo's, Opels and numerous Buicks there in addition to the Roewe sedan. Do your math. Here is the link.. http://www.saicgroup.com/English/

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Cruze US Launch Delayed Again PDF Print E-mail
Written by Abhinav Sharma   
Thursday, 29 October 2009 19:29

Chevrolet Cruze which was to launch in USA in April next year to compete with the small car best sellers there, Civic and Corolla has been postponed. It will now start selling in June next year. GM spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the move is "to ensure a flawless launch" and make sure the Cruze debuts with an array of available options, including a variety of fuel-efficient engines.

Cruze is a significant launch for GM USA which has been trying to make a mark in small cars and this will be a chance for them to showcase what powertrain they have lined up. GM has been seen as uncompetitive in small cars. Currently, Chevrolet sells the diminutive Cobalt, which will be phased out once the Cruze hits the market. Incidentally, Cruze is already launched in India and is selling well. GM India is looking a stabilizing at about 600 unites a month for this car whcih is the quickest of the lot this side of the German 3. The excellent diesel whcih is the primary engine this side of the world probably will not make it there. 325Nm of torque is good even with American standards for a car of this size but they don't like diesels. GM plans to build the U.S. version of the Cruze in Lordstown, Ohio. The model also will be sold in several markets outside North America.

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Hyundai India Domestic Sales Surge PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 02 November 2009 13:47
The domestic sales are 41% up YOY, exports are down because the EU nations Cash for Clunkers scheme is over, which is what was promoting the sales of small cars by Hyundai and Suzuki. The primary export vehicles are the i10, i20 and the Santro. Maruti exports could also be down since the A-Star also known as the Alto in EU is the primary car to be exported though it has not really done well in terms of domestic sales because of the cramped interiors. Indians need practicality since this could be the only car they would drive where as in EUm, these cars are second or third cars primarily used as city run abouts. 
 
---- Up by healthy 41.4%--
--- Cumulative grows 11%-- 
 
New Delhi, November 1, 2009: Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter continued its strong performance in the domestic market with sales of 28,301 units in the month of October, 2009. The exports however saw sales dip by 11.9%. HMIL’s total sales for October, 2009 stood at 51,736 units against 46,596 units in October, 2008 registering 11% cumulative growth. The domestic sales grew at a healthy 41.4% and accounted for 28,301 units as against 20,009 units in October, 2008 while the overseas sales dipped by 3,152 units to 23,435 units in October, 2009. The export had registered 26,587 units of sale in October, 2008 - drop of 11.9%. 

Commenting on October, 2009 sales Arvind Saxena, Sr. Vice President - Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, “The festive period of the last two months generated strong sales and has given the Indian automobile industry some respite from the sluggish performance of the last few months and now it looks that this period of strong sales would propel the industry in to a positive double digit growth for the remainder of the year. This might be the turning point the Indian automotive industry has been waiting for”. The segment-wise cumulative sales in the month of October, 2009 are as follows: A2 Segment (Santro, i10, Getz & i20) 47,407 units; A3 Segment (Accent & Verna) 4,285 units; A5 Segment (Sonata Transform) 44 units; and SUV Segment (Tucson) 0 unit.

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Hyundai Small Car At 2 - 3 Lacs, 2010 Release PDF Print E-mail
Written by Abhinav Sharma   
Thursday, 29 October 2009 18:30

Reports are in that Hyundai is developing an 800cc small car specifically for the Indian market and will take on the Nano, Spark, Alto head on. The car is going to be powered by an 800cc engine and will overall be placed below the Santro. The availibility could be as early as end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011. The car will have a five speed gearbox and considering the time of launch, all safety equipment can be expected. This will be a new car from ground up and willnot share much with the existing line up of Santro and i10. Expect an on-road price of 2.5 lacs. We will put the details when we know more. I am sure we will be able to see the test mules running around the country, specially near Chennai in the coming months. Keep your eyes open and if anyone sees anything, please post it on the forum for others.

India is poised to be the global small car manufacturing base in the next decade and this release by Hyundai could take the fight straight to Maruti's backyard. Hyundai has strong service and customer base and could very well be a close competitor to Maruti. 

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