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Luxury Cars’ Sales Growing in India

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:36:12 +0000

There is a growth in the luxury cars sales in fast mode. Earlier there was Mercedes-Benz, the only luxury car brand in India. And later Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Land Rover, BMW and Jaguar entered the Indian market.

According to analysts’ report, the rising of the sales of luxurious cars can be caused by increasing the per capita income of people in India. According to Deccan Chronicle’s articles there were 1,629 units of the sales in the past year and in this year sales were 2,921 units from January to July and 2,718 units were sold by BMW in the seven-month period in this year and in the same period in the past year sales were 2,008 units. 1,535 units were sold by Audi, German firm, from January to July and in the last year sales were 981 units. The luxury car segment is driven by the development of population of upper and upper middle class with disposable incomes.

There are many new models, that will available in Indian market at the end of the year. So Indian customers have greater choice to choose from.

Developments in Indian Automobile Industry-2010

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:39:18 +0000

The Indian automobile industry is going through a technological change so as to sustain the competitive advantage and provide customers with the better products and services. Each and every firm is looking to change its processes and technologies. Indian automobile industry has achieved great success in the recent years in all segments of the automobile market.

Indian automobile industry is the second largest tractor and two wheeler manufacturer in the world. The fifth-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world is also one of the top automobile markets in Asia.

The Indian automobile industry is dominated by Hindustan Motors, Maruti Udyog, Fiat India Private Ltd, Tata Motors, Bajaj Motors, Hero Motors, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra & Mahindra and a few foreign companies like Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd., Skoda India Private Ltd., Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. Large number of multinational firms are planning to enter in the Indian markets, though many of them may be forming alliances with the Indian companies. The automobile companies are coming up with financial schemes such as easy EMI repayment systems to boost sales. There have been exhibitions like Auto expo at New Delhi to share the technological advancements in India.

Indian automobile industry is growing because of the following reasons:

Rising per capita income
Availability of varied models of vehicle meeting diverse needs and preferences
Favorable government policies
Increasing disposable incomes in rural agricultural sector
Easy finance schemes
Rising industrial and agricultural output etc.,

The major drawback of inhibition of growth of automobile industry is poor and inadequate infrastructure in addition to the poor road network system.

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US Auto Sales Dominated By Domestic Trucks And Japanese Sedans in 2010

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:08:02 +0000

Ford F-150

According to Edmunds.com report of best selling vehicles, consumers gravitated toward American trucks and Japanese sedans in 2010 and the sales of the hybrids fell in the same year. Americans purchased 272,282 hybrid vehicles last year, which is less than 6% when compared to 2009.

Two trucks were among the top three automobile sellers in 2010, the Ford F-150 recorded the most sold vehicle in 2010 and Ford sold 391,219 of the trucks, which is a 38% increase from recession depressed 2009. The second most sold vehicle in US is Chevrolet’s Silverado 1500 and the sales figure is 100,000 less than the trucks sold by Ford.

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry is a sedan from the Japanese car maker Toyota Kirloskar, is in the third place among the top 10 list. The number of cars sold is 313,212, which is 6 percent less than 2009 because of the recalling issues. Besides the Camry, Honda’s Accord and Civic, Toyota’s Corolla and Nissan’s Altima are among the top 10 list and all these are Japan automakers. Together, the five Japanese sedans sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in 2010.

The above said Sedans may face problems in future with the domestic companies like Ford introducing Focus, Chevrolet has its new Cruze. New generation Elantra, by Hyundai is being awaited, as it is more fuel efficient with nice styling in this segment.

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Eastern India’s First Auto Show to Inaugurate in Kolkatta

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:05:19 +0000

Eastern India’s first auto show was inaugurated by the State Transport Minister in Kolkata. There is a expectation that the eastern region has 13 percent of share of sales of the national auto sector, according to the SIAM.

But South and West has 25 and 30 percent of the share of the sales each. The largest part that is nearly 35 percent is held by North. There is a larger potential for industry growth.

It is said that Eastern auto show focused more on the local involvement and as it provides the exposure to local regions. The share of the West Bengal held only 4 percent of the national sales, though there industry grew by nearly 25 percent in previous year.

The auto show in Kolkata will continue till November 22 at Salt Lake Stadium, with around 20 auto exhibitors. There are major companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Toyota and etc.

It is seen like, the main responsibility of the auto show East is to encourage sales. Special things like bike racing and a 4X4 track have set up in order to attract the visitors.

Ultra, Low Cost Car From Bajaj to compete Nano

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:27:30 +0000

Nano, was the sensational car in Indian auto industry, which surprised the global market. The another low cost car, Ultra is going to be introduced by the Bajaj. This low cost car would compete with Nano.

This will be introduced by Bajaj, which is involving with two ventures such as Renault-Nissan. The proposed price of the car is Rs.1.5 lakh.

According to the Managing Director of the Bajaj, the low cost car would penetrate the auto market in India. Mileage of the car would be 30 km per liter.

Bajaj is handling it’s two wheeler market with it’s bikes such as Pulsar and Discover. Earlier they dealt with the Bajaj Chetak. In recent months, they performed well. This standard would be applied on the proposed small car. The company hopes, that the proposed car would lead the Indian auto market. The proposed car would be introduced by 2012 in Indian auto market.

Electric Car Launched by Honda in China

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:26:01 +0000

Honda is ready to launch its first electric car in 2012 in China. A study is being made to find the possibility of marketing the pure electric-energy vehicles. It is in hopes to boost the sales in the country with the largest automotive market in the world. The testing program is now conducted in several countries that include China, Japan, and the United States.

Honda Jazz

The hatchback Jazz (Fit) and medium sedan Accord hybrid plug-in are the two more models that are developed by the company. The launch of the electric cars is based on the government policy that encourages the use of energy friendly vehicles.

The large market potential in China and the support incentives hindered by China’s policy had forced all the foreign makers for transferring the technology of electric cars to local partners. The China’s auto industry can be considered to become independent in applying this technology in the next 10 years. However, this policy is considered as contrary and detrimental to some foreign principles.

Toshiba Corporation is one of the Japan’s largest electronics manufacturer. Honda Motor Company has taken the cooperation of the Toshiba Corporation for supplying lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. After Toshiba became a sole-supplier of lithium-ion batteries to the electric scooter Honda, the partnership continued. Honda announced that the electric cars are prepared only if they provide the ability to roam up to 160km per hour every time the power battery is charged fully.

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Chevrolet Volt Leaf Launched in the U.S.

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:22:26 +0000

The electric cars launched with serious action in the United States includes the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt Leaf. The Chevrolet Volt is the only brand of the mass-produced electric cars in the United States.

Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt Leaf

The Chevrolet Volt is a new plug-in hybrid extended range electric car. It is considered as to be at 99 percent level of engineering calibration according to the General Motors. The power for the vehicle is drawn from lithium-ion batteries and a 1.4-liter engine. The vehicle has a sport mode and provides adjustment for pedal mapping. It is delicate and the vehicle’s default mode is normal. By selecting eco settings climate control can be done. This is one of the most interesting feature of the vehicle.

The vehicle can be able to drive for about 40 miles using the battery alone and without gasoline. The base price of the vehicle revealed by the General Motors is $41,000 before a $7,500 federal tax credit. The Chevrolet Volt has a back up power source and provides premium fuel. This gives the vehicle a range of more than 100 miles. The reputation of the General Motors is expected to be given by the Volt among environmentally conscious consumers. This is involved in demonstrating the capabilities of battery-powered vehicles.

The Chevrolet Volt could be connected to a standard 120-volt outlet for charging the 400-pound battery. The company has been offering eight years of warranty. Otherwise it may provide warranty for 100,000 miles three years longer than what is been offered for the gasoline engines. Certain other features of the Volt include a built-in navigation system and hands-free telephone capabilities.

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Nissan Reveals Next Small Car for the U.S. at Chinese Auto Show

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:19:28 +0000

A new Chinese model was revealed in the Chinese auto show. It was expected to be called as Sentra in the United States. The model is to be called as Sunny in China. The Sentra is considered as the second largest car of Nissan in the U.S. The Versa is considered the smallest car of Nissan in the U.S and the one of the only two vehicles. The vehicle Versa is sold for less than $10,000 which is the starting price.

The vehicle was displayed at the China International Automobile Exhibition at Guangzhou. After starting the sale of the vehicle in the China, it is estimated that the vehicle is to be on sale in more than 170 countries worldwide including the U.S. with different brand names.

The features of the vehicle include a 1.5 liter four cylinder gasoline engine with dual injectors. Instead of a standard automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission has been used. MacPherson struts have been used for the front suspension and a torsion beam has been used for the rear suspension.

The vehicle is considered a major global car which is in the lineup. It is reported that the Nissan Sunny is related to the Nissan Versa. The growth of the vehicle can be mainly seen in Asia, South America and Central America.

Hyundai Launches Improved Version of i10 Model in India

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:26:54 +0000

The improved version of Hyundai i10 will be launched in India by Hyundai India, the Korean automobile manufacturer. This i10 will attract customers’ attention and it will come with different features and it will come with a new 1.2 L CVVT engine for higher power and better fuel efficiency and it is the top selling model from Hyundai. This model car wall is being sold over 11,000 cars in every month in the Korean auto market.

It is like, more new and revamped models are being offerd to customers this season and also every company vying to keep up with the competion. There were recent launches of revamped models by different companies, like Ford Figo and Polo are the revamped models which was launched by Volkswagen, Alto K10 was launched by Maruti Suzuki.

I10 model of Hyundai, which will get new looks and it has 18 km per litre fuel efficiency. It can be important factor for customer to take the decision to purchase. Fuel consumption is cut by the ISG system of the model in heavy traffic and constant stop-start motoring and it cuts the emissions, up to 15 percent. They redesigned the exteriors of the car with head lamps and front grill. Company says that a new feature – 1.0 litre engine with a CO2 emission of 99 grams per kilometer, has been included.

Hyundai company make i10 model ready to display at the Upcoming Paris Auto Show in the month of October in 2010 and later it will introduced in India.

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Why Choose a Dealership for Used Car Purchase

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:35:13 +0000

One has to choose between a private party and a car dealership while buying a used car. Some people believe that private parties sell used cars at a better price compared to a dealer. But there are several drawbacks of buying a car from a private party. Buying a car privately can be a long and frustrating process. Moreover, the private parties will not provide warranty on the vehicle, so you can’t go back to them once you make the purchase. Also, shady used car dealers often act as individuals. Many times, you may get bad cars. Whereas, buying a used car from a dealership is hassle free and comes with several advantages.

Wide selection of models
At a car dealership, you can take a look at many cars at one place. Car dealers generally sell various models from different manufacturers. It saves your time, money and gasoline running across all the private parties in the town. You can find a good vehicle based on your budget and needs at one place.

Safety
Car dealers ensure the quality and safety standards on all the cars they sell. All the used cars will be checked by experienced mechanics and quality control managers at the dealership. They roll out a car from the dealership only after they are satisfied by all the controls of the car.

Saves time
Purchasing a car from a dealership saves your time and you can buy quickly. Driving from one location to another and scheduling with everyone is time consuming and tests your patience.

Provides attractive finance
Almost all car dealerships provide finance options for used cars. You can easily get a loan for your used car through the dealership. Generally car dealerships have a good relation with lending institutions or banks. You may even be able to get better financing rates through a dealership.

Potential bargains
Individuals sell used cars at lower prices, but you should remember that there is still a room for bargaining at the car dealership. You can negotiate with the dealer and work out a cheaper price or get extra options included to your car.

Certified used cars
You can get a certified used car from a dealership. Certified used car is an affordable, attractive alternative to a new car of higher price. Simply, you can get a good quality car at lower price. It will be thoroughly inspected by professional mechanics and the original vehicle manufacture warranties the mechanical condition, quality and standard of the car.

Online services provided
Many car dealers today have online presence. You can enjoy all the comforts of your home while shortlisting the car from these dealers online. After that, you can visit the dealership and check out the shortlisted car. You need not go from place to place to buy your car, instead you can now shortlist some options from wide range of cars at a dealership over the Internet.

Apart from the above mentioned advantages, there are many more which makes your used car shopping at a car dealership a good choice. You can never overlook the convenience factors at a dealership such as financing, registration, insurance, extended warranties and accessories etc. Remember, car dealership has a reputation to protect, so it cannot afford to sell unworthy vehicle. This is not the same with an individual seller.

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Bugatti Veyron to Run on Indian Roads Soon

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:42:16 +0000

The most expensive car, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, will hit the Indian markets in the last week of this month. This most extravagant, high speed car.

Bugatti Veyron may get positive results in the Indian market, due to increasing number of millionaires in the country.

The price tag of this car is Rs. 12 crore. It will come with a 8.0l, 16 Cylinder, 64 valves turbocharged engine by which maximum torque of 1200 Nm is delivered. It is enabled with dual clutch direct-shift gear box which is computer operated and automatic seven transmission and less than 150 milliseconds are taken by each change. In order to become the world’s fastest production car, this car has crossed the 430 km/hr mark. This car is expected to come on October 28, in this year.

The sales of the all imported super luxury car segment is expected to double to more than 200 units in the current fiscal year in the country.

Increase in Sales of Tata Motors When Compared to Hyundai India

admin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:30:36 +0000

Due to the facility of availability of cheap credits from banks, and because of the decrement in the global financial crisis, the sales of the cars and motorcycle sales are increasing day by day and the sales of June 2010 rose very sharply.

During the past months, the Hyundai Motor India is the second leading car maker, but the sales of Tata Motors rose in such a way that it has become the second largest car maker in India.

Sales Of Tata Motors: When compared to June 2009, the sales rose by 50% in June of this year. The major sales of company included Indigo and Safari. Exactly speaking, the sales had been increased by 49.05 %. The sales of the last June i.e. 2009 are 45,440 and the sales of June 2010 are 67,730 units.

According to the statement given by the company, the sales of the passenger vehicles in the domestic market are 27, 811 which is 63.22% more when compared to the sales of the last year. There is even a growth in the company exports. The sales of Nano are 7,704 units. Indigo sales increased by 113%. Sumo and Safari sales increased by 9%. Apart from all these sales, the sales of Indica decreased by 12%.

In the domestic market, the sales of commercial vehicles segment increased by 32.52%.Light commercial sales increased by 52%.

Sales Of Hyundai Motor India: The sales of Hyundai Motor India also rose, but the sales when compared to the sales of Tata is very less. During the month of June, 2010 the sales are 27,336 units and and it is 18. 9% increase when compared to last year. The company’s exports decreased due to the contracting demand in the west and it was 22.1% decrease.

Thus tata motors occupied second place when compared to the sales of Hyundai India Motors.

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Worthy And Best Car For American Roads

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:37:47 +0000

In earlier days, American cars were short of some good quality. But this is no longer true. In current era many American cars have good reputation in automobile market. They offer better fuel economy, cutting edge design and many more other features. Some of the worthy American cars are:

Buick Enclave – This is excellent choice for luxury and high-end stylish design. It also gives dynamic highway performances.

Chevrolet Corvette – Corvette is equipped with 6.2-liter v8 engine and six speed manual transmission. 19 mpg fuel economy is the impressive feature of this car.

Chevrolet Malibu – It is comparatively a stylish and generous featured sedan model. It is equipped with a four cylinders and V6 engine.

Ford F-150 – It is redesigned model of F-150. In 2009, it won the North American truck of the year. It is packed with many thoughtful features like a side step, comfortable interior, navigational system and many more.

Ford Fusion - It is a spacious, outstanding and dynamic sedan hybrid car. It gives 39 mpg fuel economy in city.

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Top Rated Minivans For Consumer

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:38:59 +0000

Minivan is a comfortable transport vehicle, which offers eight passenger seats and large space for cargo. More number of passengers and a good view of road while driving are the main features of a minivan.

These are following high performance minivans available for consumer in the market:

Honda Odyssey – Redesign of earlier Odyssey is the major exaggerating features of this vehicle. It offers dual climate control, which play significant role in winter season.

Toyota Sienna – Sienna is a well-designed, comfortable, roomy style minivan. This vehicle is best for family road trip. It provides smooth drive, good visibility, many cup boards, and excellent fuel economy.

MAZDA5 – This is a cheap and best car for those families who are looking for full-size mini vans. It includes low cost price tag, greater maneuverability, and lower fuel costs. These vehicles also provide smooth driving, simple technology and excellent fuel economy.

Chrysler Town and Country – The 2010 Chrysler Town is highly innovative and friendly features minivan. It is equipped with 3.8-liter engine with 6 cylinders.

Kia Sedona – It is a total price value vehicle. Within a low cost price it provides all virtual comfort, convenience and safety measures.

Dodge Grand Caravan – This mini van delivers many comfortable features with its latest technology. It is capable to figure out when next oil change is due and then reminds you by some alert mode.

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Best Consumer Trusted Vehicle 2010

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:38:35 +0000

Consumer trust gives a clear meaning of vehicle quality. With the survey of many editorial and reports following vehicles are categorized below as best consumer trusted vehicles:

Chevrolet Equinox
This is a powerful, efficient and high performance SUV. It offers spacious cabin, luxurious interior and smooth driving.

Honda Accord
Accord is an appealing combination of space and comfort. It offers smooth ride, and reputation for reliability.

Honda Civic
Civic comes in small segment car category. This smartly designed vehicle includes wide array of configuration.

Nissan Altima
This is a major top pick family car. 2009 Altima offers unique styling, athletic driving manner and a cozy cabin. This is majorly available in coupe or Sedan varieties.

Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V is a highly stable and controlled vehicle. It includes intuitive controls and above average driving dynamics. This vehicle is equipped with 2.4 liter four cylinder engines and cylinder options.

GMC Terrain
This is high-defined crossover, which is almost same as RAV 4 and CR-V. It is a top pick consumer’s vehicle.

Toyota RAV4
It is a top pick crossover SUV that offers spacious, comfortable, easy drive experience. It is equipped with V 6 cylinder engine and offers kid-size third row seat.

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Major cars introduced in Geneva Motor Show 2010

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:37:20 +0000

The 80th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show introduced latest environmentally and ecologically friendly automobiles, including electric or alternatively powered automobiles. Apart from these green cars, it also showcased some breath taking high performance cars. Overall, it has a good collection of vehicles suitable for almost every person. We will take a look at some of the major models that were introduced in this show.

The well-known manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, Porsche unveiled three hybrid models namely, the new Cayenne S Hybrid, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car and 918 Spyder prototype.

The two-seat, ultra-high-performance 918 Spyder was the star of the motor show. With a seven-speed PDK gearbox, it is powered by a 500-horsepower 3.4-litre V8. When it comes to for the green statistics, it is said to consume just 3.0 litres per 100 kilometres with reduced C02 emissions. Another attraction of this car is it accelerates to 100 kilometres an hour in just 3.2 seconds.

Equally popular sports car maker Lotus also introduced green as well as performance based model called Evora 414E Hybrid.

Honda introduced a unique looking one seater, three-wheeler. Honda’s 3R-C is an electric vehicle. It looks as a good prospect for the future to limit the traffic congestions in urban areas.

Lexus contributed to the green movement with CT 200h compact hybrid. It can run for up to two km at city speeds on electricity alone.

Hyundai’s i-flow introduced a mid-sized sedan concept with a 1.7L diesel engine with a new six-speed dual-clutch gearbox kit.

Volkswagen launched its second edition of the Touareg sport-ute. It is lighter in weight and said to have increased mileage.

Lamborghini introduced its new Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera. Its 570-hp, 5.2L direct-injection V10 is said to have reduced fuel consumption and emissions by 20.5% compared to its earlier model.

Mazda exhibited its next-generation minivan called Mazda5 mini.

The Volvo introduced all new S60 sport sedan. Its high-performance, 304-hp, turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder pleases the driving experience.

North American Cars And Truck Awards: 2010

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:46:13 +0000

North American cars and truck awards are the most prestigious award in automotive industry. These awards are judged by 50 most experienced and respective journalist of Canada and US. They represent newspaper, magazine, website and many more.

In 2010, 49 veteran journalists judged awards. This year Ford fusion hybrid bagged the North American car of the year award and Ford Transit Connect won the North American truck of the year award.

This is the third time in 17 years of awards ceremony when one automaker has won both awards. Earlier in the year of 2006 and 2007 Honda and General Motor respectively won both awards.

The major objective of this award is to search the most outstanding vehicles of the year based on factors like innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, price value.

To win this award vehicle must be “all-new” or “substantially changed” from the earlier design.

Three finalists for North America car of the year are:

The Ford Fusion Hybrid with 241 points
The Volkswagen with 146 points
The Buick LaCrosse with 103 points

Three finalists for North America truck of the year are:

The Transit Connect with 213 points
The Chevrolet Equinox with 183 points
The Subaru Outback with 94 points

Last year the North American Car of the Year award was won by the Hyundai Genesis where as North American Truck of the Year award was won by the Ford F-150.

Honda increases the car recall that is already reaching 1 million

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:57:03 +0000

Honda expanded its global recall of cars because of a problem in the airbags to another 437,000 vehicles globally. This adds to the vows of the auto industry that is already suffering from the massive recall announced by the top global car manufacturer Toyota that ran into more than 8 millions. Honda has been increasing the number of recalls since it first announced the fault in the airbags 15 months back. The issue is old but it is gained more focus in the midst of the biggest recall of Toyota.

This massive recall also included some models that date back to 2001 and 2002. However, there is no question about the impact on the future sales and reputation of the Japanese auto major in the international markets. They will be some erosion in the brand value in the developed markets where there are more substitutes for the segments. But in the long run this will increase the trust on the company.

Toyota recalls its vehicles to fix gas pedals

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:39:23 +0000

Toyota’s reputation in the U.S. as a builder of dependable, high-quality cars stumbles due to the concerns over the safety of the passengers. Last year it recalled 4.2 million vehicles over concerns that accelerator pedals could get struck under floor mats, causing sudden acceleration and sometimes leading to accidents. It was the sixth-largest recall ever in the United States. This problem was blamed for several accidents, including an accident involving a Lexus that accelerated to more than 120 mph before crashing.

Toyota recently said that it is recalling more 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix accelerator pedals. The recall includes the vehicles 2009-2010 RAV4, the 2009-2010 Corolla, the 2009-2010 Matrix, the 2005-2010 Avalon, the 2007-2010 Camry, the 2010 Highlander, the 2008-2010 Sequoia and the 2007-2010 Tundra.

Toyota said that in some rare cases, the mechanism of gas pedal wears down, making the accelerator to become harder to press, slower to return or in some worst cases, it gets stuck.

Toyota recommends that drivers of the recalled vehicles should apply their brakes firmly if the gas pedal gets stuck and immediately approach the local dealer.

Honda recalls cars over fault in window switch

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:39:48 +0000

A child was killed when fire broke out in a Honda car last year due to a faulty switch. The Honda Motor Co. then recalled 646,000 units of its Fit/Jazz and City automobiles globally over a fault in the window switch.

Except Japan, it recalled 140,000 cars in the United States and covers these models in North America, South America, Europe, South Africa and Asia. In Japan, Fit is Honda’s best-selling model.

Earlier Toyota Motor Corp’s announced it would extend its recall of millions of cars to Europe and China due to faulty floor mats and accelerator pedals.

According to Honda, the recall was to fix a defective master switch, which could cause water to enter the power window switch and may cause fire. There were three cases of fire, two in the United States and one in South Africa, due to this defect.

A Honda’s spokesman said that the company had recalled all 2002 to 2008 year model Jazz units in South Africa. It is also said to recall 172,000 vehicles in Britain. And at the recall a waterproof switch will be fitted to the window to avoid any damage that can cause fire.