Hyundai to display 8 new vehicles at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show

Geneva Auto Show is the largest auto show in Europe and one of the most important motor show events in the world. The auto show gets plenty of publicity from worldwide automotive media, plus, each year thousands of visitors from all Europe visit the show to see all the latest car creations. A reason enough for major automakers, such as Hyundai and Kia to put on display a range of new production models and concept cars.

This year, Hyundai will display 8 new production and concept cars in Geneva. The major star of the event will be the i-flow concept car, a vehicle that not only previews the automaker's future D-segment vehicle, but also showcases new embodmient of Hyundai's new styling direction.

Joining the i-flow concept car will be a range of "Blue" badged production models that feature innovative technologies such as start-stop system and low-rolling resistance tires. All "Blue" models, the i10, i20 and i30 leave to air less than 100g of CO2 per one kilometer!

Hyundai will also unveil a slightly redesigned i30U, which will receive some minor styling updates and engine enhancements to make the car even more eco-friendly. The all-new i30U will go on sale across Europe shortly after the show. Hyundai will commence its mass production in March.

Another exciting model that is scheduled to debut in Geneva is an ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle. It's still in the concept form, but its low volume serial production is closer than ever. Hyundai will launch the ix35 FCEV already in 2012. According to the automaker, the ix35 FCEV features several important innovations and improvements over the previous generation Tucson FCEV.

Now your sound will tell where to move with Garmin GPS voice studio

Long in-use default voice of a GPS device can offers a boring experiencing for any people. User generally turns between the male and female voice according to their interesting. What to do if users unable to develop interest in in-built voice standards? Well how would you feel if people can record their own voice in GPS device, interesting of course yes? The navigator device company Garmin as declared its new arrival 'Voice Studio' at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. The product is now available to download.

Garmin Voice Studio will run on almost any of current Garmin product, including most nüvi series devices. The recording of any voice is quite simple. Firstly users have to download and install the program in their device then user need to record the 68 voice command by using a microphone. There is facility to record the voice through in-built voice recorder in laptops. Once recorded, users attach the GPS device system and then hit on “Send to GPS" tab. Then uses can simply turnaround the nearby recorded voice quality.

The software is freely available on site, presently for only Windows version. Any available device that covert text-to-speech will also support Garmin voice to speak out any of place name.

Hyundai to shift part of i20 production from India to Europe

Hyundai shifts a part of i20 production from India to Europe.

Hyundai Motor Company decided to shift part of its compact i20 car production from India to Europe. The Korean carmaker operates a production plant in Czech Republic, however Hyundai announced it will shift i20 production to its other European plant, located in Turkey.

The i20 production is shifted to Europe due to an increased demand from European consumers.

According to Arvind Saxena, director at Hyundai Motor India, the European demand for Hyundai i20 is growing and it is not possible for the company to supply enough cars from one plant alone. Therefore, Hyundai decided to shift a certain part of the i20 production to Turkey.

Hyundai expects to sell 40.000 units of i20 hatchback in Europe during the next 12 months, while sales is expected to increase to 70.000 units in 2011.

By relocating a part of i20 production from India, Hyundai will free up capacity for the all-new small car, which is currently still under development. The new model is said to be smaller and cheaper than the current i10 hatchback.

According to Arvind Saxena, the all-new small car from Hyundai is still in the early process of car development, so it will take the company at least a year and a half before it can bring it to the market. [Source: calcuttanews.net]

Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen Phaeton – In end of the year 2010, a crown jewel model all set to enter in lime light of SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) car market by Volkswagen in India. Volkswagen Phaeton, would shortly likely to become a status symbol in luxury car market. The flagship model shakes the car world again after luxury sedan in India at the 2010 Auto Expo held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Volkswagen launches Phaeton to aims only those luxury car lover who always seeks stylish look over flashy ones. People claiming that Phaeton is largest and the most expensive car in history of Volkswagen. Besides Phaeton has bringing out a tough challenge for the front line runner i.e Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series.

Features:

* Available in the V8 and W12 trims
* Latest Navigation System
* Make room for 4 or 5 passengers
* Equipped with a newly aggressive look and fine tuned front grille
* 18-inch alloy wheels on V8 models
* An optional active cruise
* Automatically closing if door is not completely closed
* An air suspension automatically adjusts firmness within four driver-selectable levels
* The 3-passengers can set in rear side with some flexible buckles and center console can be replaced with
* An optional 4-seat package.
* Excellent legroom for comfort

Price:

75 lakhs – ex-showroom price for latest model from Volkswagen

Chevrolet Volt an Electric Car

Chevrolet motors try to make electric vehicle which is eco friendly and they will succeed in their efforts and launch Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet Volt is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) that uses electricity to propel the vehicle.

Chevrolet Volt is an electrical vehicle and creates its own electricity. Plug it in,let it charge overnight and car is ready to run 40 miles and most important thing without gas and emissions.
According to Chevrolet, Volt will save 500 gallons of petroleum and 4.4 metric tons of co2 emissions based on 4. Miles daily and 15000 miles annually. It’s beneficial for taxis and other who drove 60 miles or more per day. Chevrolet Volt may take a revolutionary change in Automobile Sector because of its eco friendly Fuel options. Chevrolet volt uses 0.2 ¢ per mile as compare to .12 ¢ per mile using petrol or diesel as fuel option.Car has superb interior with facility like Music System, Navigation System and Etc. According to General motors car may be released at month of December 2010 and expected price of Chevrolet Volt is $40,000 USD.

Toyota EFC Car

Toyota is ready to hit Small car segment in India unveil their small car for Indian car market Toyota EFC (Emerging Family Car). Toyota EFC will be launched at end of year 2010. Toyota EFC will be competitor for a Maruti Suzuki Swift and equally prized car.

Car was shown at Auto Expo Delhi 2010 in January and car will be available in two variant hatchback and notchback version. Three boxes cars are called Notchback. Company is planning to fit 1200 or 1300 cc Petrol engine or 1400 cc diesel engine.
Expected price of Toyota EFC is 7000$ and in Indian currency its around 3 to 4 lakh segment car. According to source Toyota ensures that interior of EFC would be good and provide additional services like GPS Tracking System, Music System etc so EFC would be a great choice of Users.

New Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki India is ready to upgrade its Model Wagon-R and Alto. Competition in Small car segment is increased slight change in price and model increase your sales by a lot. Maruti Suzuki has decided to cut cost of Wagon-R and Alto by introducing a latest engine in vehicles as latest added engine is highly efficient and effective that previous engine.

Latest Engine is next generation of KB series engine which was introduced in A-Star. Currently KB Series Engine widely used in Maruti Suzuki Cars like Ritz, Estilo and A Star. Code name of the latest engine is YP3. F8D engines are now be fitted in Maruti Alto and Wagon-R and it should take place by the end of the year 2010 or early 2011.
Engine may be released in two different version or with two variants- two cylinder and a three cylinder for Alto and Wagon R respectively. Company made several changes in Interior and provide Vehicle tracking system it’s an optional device and if you want you can Place GPS device in your Car.

Hyundai India reports 42 percent increase in January sales

Hyundai Motor Company, the second largest car producer in India and the fourth largest automaker in the world, announced it has produced and sold 52.635 new vehicles in India during the first month of 2010.

Compared to last year's figures, Hyundai's January sales have increased 42 percent to more than 50.000 units. At the same time a year earlier, Hyundai sold 37.171 vehicles in India.

Among all new vehicles, produced by Hyundai in January, 29.601 units were sold to domestic consumers, while 23.034 units were exported to international markets, including Europe, Middle East, Australia and other.

With sales of more than 47.000 units, Hyundai i20, i10 and Santro hatch were the most popular Hyundai models in the range. The second best selling model was Hyundai Accent with sales of more than 5.000 units.

Arvind Saxena, Marketing and Sales director at Hyundai Motor India, said that Hyundai started the year on a right note. He also believes the momentum will continue through the year with the help of the stimulus package offered by the Indian government.