Unlike China, Russia and Brazil, where consumers buy a range of cars, from basic to luxury, Indians overwhelmingly prefer small, affordable cars. Nearly half of all cars sold in India — like Maruti Suzuki’s Swift, GM’s Spark and Hyundai’s Santro — fall into the basic category. These are cars so small they’re almost nonexistent in the U.S. market.
With the installation of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)-based Public Information System at bus shelters, auto drivers feel the heat of it. Auto-rickshaw operators have started to feel the pinch. As commuters are able to have real time access to information about the buses on various routes, which was uncertain earlier, most of them prefer local buses over auto rickshaws.
Minivan salesman Zhu Yi has a problem that most auto dealers elsewhere would happily swap for their own — he doesn’t have enough vehicles to satisfy customer demand.
With the decade coming to a close, Traverse City-based Hagerty Insurance Agency Inc., which insures collector cars, has named its top picks of the most influential cars of 2000-2009.
Auto dealers say the Georgian auto business is far from emerging from the global recession. Sales have dropped by 60% on average, In general 15-20% of total sales were occupied by auto loans. Industry representatives do not expect a return to the pre war situation earlier than 2011.
The 2010 MKZ adopts some styling licks from Lincoln’s flagship, the MKS. Now putting on a fresh face, becomes Lincoln’s lowest-priced vehicle.
As in the past, contributors to The Times were asked to pick their favorites of the year.
Here are a few items that should appeal to anyone who owns a car. A day at an advanced driving school can be a great gift. A GPS is a great gift for both the novice and experienced driver. Studies show that a GPS used responsibly improves driving and reduces stress. A digital tire gauge allows easy and accurate tire pressure monitoring. For emergencies or for the DIY’er a cordless LED work light can be a great addition to the garage and/or a vehicle’s emergency kit.
The numbers aswell announce the industry is continuing to recover, he said. Absolute sales for December, including agile and retail, are projected to appear in at 1,029,600 units, up 7 percent from December 2008, according to J.D. Power estimates. Automakers could column a doubledigit access in retail sales for December.
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