Tata’s revival plan saw the first step with the Zest which has managed to get a good response so far. And their next launch is the Bolt hatchback which, according to what we have heard, was deliberately delayed (for launch after Zest) since it looks like just a bettered version of their Vista hatch, and may have affected Zest as well.
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Some Exclusive Sneaking Bits on Upcoming i20 Cross
If you remember, MotorBash was the first online publication in India which revealed Hyundai’s plans of launching a crossover version of their i20 hatchback and shared many spy pictures of a test mule doing duty on the roads in Chennai in October.
Manza May be Discontinued Completely; Indigo eCS Will Continue to be On Sale
Before the Zest, it was the Manza and the Indigo eCS that took up the mettle for Tata in the C-segment. While initially, Manza did sell in decent numbers, however it lost its sheen with the oncoming of more contemporary cars in the country.
XUV500 Spotted Testing With Dummies; Automatic, Petrol or 2015 Refresh on Test..?
One of our team member came across this XUV500 in Chennai which was speeding away at GST road. The red number plate got the interest going and a quick sneak inside revealed that this mule was carrying dummies inside strapped onto seats as a replacement for human weight.
XA Alpha May Continue With 90PS 1.3L DDiS Diesel Engine
Showcased at the Auto Expo of 2012 in Delhi, XA-Alpha is the most awaited compact SUV in India. However, for reasons known only to Maruti Suzuki, the company is taking so much of time in releasing it in the market.