Weekly Wrap-up: Maruti Baleno Launched; CarDekho Acquires Zigwheels; Comprehensive details of Honda BR-V

The week kicked off with Maruti Suzuki launching its premium global car, the Baleno and then the excitement just didn't stopped! The launch also coincided with CarDekho’s acquisition of Zigwheels. We pegged all the premium hatchbacks available in the country against each other and confirmed that Honda BR-V will be launching in India next year, while getting our hands on its exclusive pictures.

Speaking of the upcoming launches, we also managed to get our hands on the leaked official brochure of the upcoming Toyota Innova and covered the 2015 Tokyo motor show extensively. But it was not all good news as the prices of the recently launched hot-hatch crossover Fiat Abarth Avventura hiked but to compensate, Fiat also launched the Sportivo Limited edition of its Fiat Punto hatchback. We also gave you a glimpse at why some may not like the upcoming Honda BR-V

and some of the most ultimate car commercials of all time.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Launched At Rs. 4.99 lacs

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Maruti's premium hatchback has been launched at Rs. 4.99 lacs, ex- showroom Delhi (We almost guessed the price right). This is India's largest carmaker's second offering after the S-Cross, that will be exclusively sold through the Nexa premium dealerships. Read More

CarDekho.com Acquires Zigwheels.com - Times Internet Invests in Girnar Software

New Delhi: Girnar Software Private Limited, owners of auto portals CarDekho.com & Gaadi.com, and Times Internet Limited today announced the acquisition of Zigwheels.com, one of India’s leading auto portals, by Girnar from Times Internet. Consequently, Times Internet is now an investor in Girnar Software, alongside Sequoia Capital, Hillhouse, Tybourne, Ratan Tata and HDFC Bank. Read More

Compare: Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Elite i20 vs Jazz vs Polo vs Punto EVO

Jaipur: Hatchbacks are certainly Maruti’s forte, looking at the company's past, there were 3 models that revolutionized the segment - the iconic Maruti 800, Alto and then the Swift. The new Baleno makes things a whole lot interesting, firstly - from now on, it will be company’s flagship hatchback taking charges from the Swift and secondly, it will be exported to the entire world from India. And it's brilliant pricing is all due to the courtesy to the export thing resulting into heavy localization. The appreciable stuff here is that Baleno is the most economical car in the country that is offering standard dual front airbags along with ABS and EBD right from the base model. Here’s a look at how Baleno will stack up against its rivals from the premium hatchback space. Read More

Honda BR-V Coming Next Year, Says CEO

Jaipur: Honda BR-V, the company’s upcoming compact SUV will be here soon after March 2016 as conveyed through Mr. Katsushi Inoue, President and CEO, Honda Cars India. The car is based on the Brio platform and would be competing against the likes of Ford EcoSport, Maruti S-Cross, Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster. Read More

Honda BR-V Picture Gallery - Exclusive From Japan

Jaipur: We drove Honda India’s next big upcoming offering for our market - the BR-V in Twin Ring Motegi Circuit, Japan. The Japanese automaker will be entering the rising compact SUV segment of the country with the BR-V in coming months. This said, the interesting bit is that, unlike its competitors, BR-V is a proper seven-seater. Hyundai recently launched its competitor in the country - Creta and is doing extremely well, the Korean automaker retails nearly 7K+ units of the compact SUV monthly. By the time it is launched, Renault Duster will also receive a facelift along with mechanical upgrades. Expect similar scene on the Duster’s clone - Nissan Terrano. As it is a seven-seater, it will also compete with Mahindra Scorpio (second generation launched this year) and the updated 2015 Tata Safari. Read More

2016 Toyota Innova Leaked Through Official Brochure

Jaipur: Before its reported reveal next month, the second generation 2016 Innova has been revealed through the leaked brochures. Toyota has updated the Innova from ground up, there’s not a single bit carried over from the decade old current gen model. Like the upcoming Fortuner, the Innova will also get a new engine. The leaked brochure is of the Indonesia spec second generation Innova. Toyota is expected to reveal it at the 2016 Indian Auto Expo. Read More

#2015TokyoMotorShowLive : Cars That are Making Their Way to Tokyo Motor Show

Jaipur: With the commencement of 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, there are many exciting cars making their way to us. Automakers from across the globe have lined up their best offerings and exciting concepts to be showcased to the world once again. So, here’s a look at what the 2015 Tokyo Motor show has to offer. Read More

Fiat Abarth Avventura Price Hiked!

Jaipur: Fiat launched the Abarth Punto and Avventura at an identical price tag of INR 9.95 lacs, ex-showroom New Delhi. But strangely, the manufacturer’s official website now shows increased price of the Abarth powered Avventura, which is now a whisker over 10 lacs. Though, it isn’t a large price hike, but it seems that up till now Fiat hasn’t bothered to make any announcements regarding this increase. Read More

Fiat Punto Sportivo Limited Edition Launched at Rs. 7.10 Lacs

Jaipur: After the leak, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has officially launched a limited edition Punto Sportivo in this festive season. The vehicle is accessorized inside-out and comes with dual tone paint scheme. The company has priced it at Rs. 7.10 lac, ex-showroom New Delhi. This special edition is based on the Punto EVO Active 1.3-liter Multi-Jet diesel 75 bhp version (base version). Read More

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Some May Not Love Honda BR-V, Here's Why

Jaipur: Now here’s the thing about Japanese cars, they are brilliant fun, they are as reliable as death and taxes and night and day, but when it comes down to that intangible connection between a man and his machine, they more often than not, fail miserably. Every single car that comes out wearing a badge of any automaker from this particular island nation is drenched in a thick coat of mass production grime. The cars might exude unparalleled performance, attention to detail and quality, but it is seldom that they do not reflect capitalism and consumerism. Read More

Ultimate Car commercials of All Time

Jaipur: Here’s the thing about marketing, if creators and inventors are Gods of the modern age, then marketers are the titans. Marketers, much like the Greek titan Prometheus are responsible for bringing these gifts of creation to the masses, without which the world forever remain in darkness rendering these innovations pointless. So, we have compiled a list of top ten car commercials, which we believe have done the best job of grabbing the attention of masses and educating them on what they may have been missing out on. Read More

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