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Volvo Still Rules Estate Car Segment With New V70
Large estate cars, known for their luxury and the versatility to accommodate a growing family, have been the best selling cars of Volvo. Their previous models like the Volvo Duett, Volvo 245 and the Volvo 745 have all been popular with the car manufacturer’s loyal buyer base.
And from the genes of such great estate cars come a new breed that will further cement the company to that top spot of the mentioned segment. The new Volvo V70 comes with so many improvements that it seems like the Ford Motor Company owned brand covered all the bases just like a Volvo car cover does when it jackets all the parts of the vehicle.
The company has 54 years of experience in the development and production of such vehicles and it shows in the ever improving luxury wagons that they produce. Their confidence in their mass produced estate car is summed up by Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp when he stated that, “This segment has been our specialty ever since we invented it back in the 1950′s. Our competitors can count on us remaining number one in the future too.” He is confident that they would still be on top of the market for a long time because of the Volvo V70 which he had described to give “rear passengers and luggage both ride in first class”. Read the rest of this entry »
Maruti Suzuki – New and Used Car Market in India
The Indian auto industry is growing and newcomers like the Ford Figo and Chevrolet Beat challenging Maruti Suzuki’s existing product portfolio. However, it still holds a strong position in the Indian market and remains tranquil. Recently, the car maker brought in the fuel-efficient new WagonR with the K-series engine. As far as April 2010 sales are concerned, Maruti Suzuki India Limited displayed a jump of 29.70 per cent at 93,058 units over April 2009 when it sold 71,748 units. Exports rose by 89 per cent to 13,024 units from 6,891 units in April last year.
India’s largest car maker sees a great potential for its new cars. Suzuki Motor Corp attaches great importance to India and the company’s R&D unit has been involved in developing made-for-India cars right from the beginning. The Alto has been one of its best selling cars ever since its debut on the Indian roads.
Not just producing new cars, Maruti Suzuki is also expanding its dealer network in India in a bid to maintain its share of about 50 per cent. The company was founded by Suzuki and the Indian government in 1982. Now, it dominates the small car market with highly efficient models when it comes to mileage and performance. The car maker has also moved to the premium car market with its SX4 sedan and the Grand Vitara SUV. Read the rest of this entry »