Top Four Attractions During The Auto Expo 2016

Auto Expo as we know is the single best event dedicated towards the automobile industry of India. Being said as the biggest of all held yet the event will witness the likes of Maruti to Mercedes, Honda to Jaguar, TVS to BMW. As per the estimates we can have about 80 new launches during the event which the highest number ever recorded.

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So who to look out for during the expo will be a major concern. Here we will try to answer this tough question by bringing you what we expect will be the best things at the Auto Expo 2016.

Ford:

Most of the people will be looking ahead to visit the stall of Ford as the company is launching its world Famous Mustang in India during the show. Visitors will get live glance of the car at their stall. The Mustang would be the brand’s halo offering in the Indian market. It’s GT-version with the 5.0-liter V8 engine undergoing homologation.

Maruti Suzuki:

India’s largest Automobile manufacturer will showcase a set of new cars during the Auto Expo 2016. The company will showcase its all new Vitara Brezza/Compact SUV, a tall hatchback Ignis, Baleno RS, the sporty variant of the super hatchback. With these new launches the company aims to capture more percentage in the passenger vehicle segment in India.

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Shriram Automall India Limited:

Participating at the Auto Expo for the second time the company will showcase their unique physical bidding event to buy & sell used vehicles & equipment. Shriram Automall is India’s largest service provider for exchange of used vehicle in a transparent & organized way. You can visit their stall number E3a, Hall number 2. Get more information

Hyundai:

Hyundai, one of India’s most trusted automobile manufacturer will also be present at the show. The company plans to showcase a fleet of new & update version of existing cars which includes Elite i20 N Sport which is essentially more powerful & sportier version of the stock i20, Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift & the Tuscon which will be strategically positioned below the Santa Fe.

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Construction Industry Will Utilize Plastic Waste To Construct Roads

With a step forward to defeat one of the biggest problems of plastic waste disposal in the country, the government has made it compulsory for the road or highway developers to utilize the plastic waste along with bituminous mixes in order to construct new roads. Mixer of plastic will add to the durability of roads by making them water resistant and also maximize the resistance of roads to change in weather.

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Any road contractor or developer within a margin of 50KM from any city with a population of over 5 lakhs will have to use mixer of plastic waste. The guideline for the same was recently released by the government authority & it clearly show that in case of non availability of waste plastic, the assigned developers will have to take special consent from the ministry  of road & transport highway.

According to sources, the new law will also help the local bodies in terms of income who are not able to generate a good amount of income to sell the waste generate by cities to road developers. 

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According to a study conducted by Central Pollution Control Board, India generates approximately 56 lakhs tones of waste every year. 60 large cities alone generated around 15,000 tonne of waste. So, after considering these observations seriously, Supreme Court of India pointed out that the nation is sitting on a plastic time bomb & some corrective measures must be taken into considerations.

Even the government is also encouraging the state governments to follow and implement the same policy as it will only bring effective & better results.

With the implementation of law and corrective measures taken by government to effectively use the plastic waste in a right manner generated by the nation will not only help us to reduce it marginally but also help in to contribute to what little we can as a country to reduce the carbon emission. 

If you are a construction company owner & looking to buy used construction equipment than paying a visit to your nearest Shriram Automall will not only help you buy the best equipment at a fair price but also get the same financed under the same roof.

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Know About The Smart Trucks of TATA Motors

Indian commercial vehicle market leaders TATA Motors said that they have been evolving the their medium & heavy trucks as smart trucks over a period of time and they will power all future launches with this new technology called the ‘Telematics’.

"We have already rolled out some of the vehicles using ‘Telematics’ and going forward all our medium-heavy trucks will be powered by it," said the company's business head of intermediate, medium and heavy trucks, Rajesh Kaul. The company has decided to make this technology available free of cost to the buyers & even gone a step ahead in waiving off the subscription charges for the first three years of purchase.

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Telematics technology deals with long distance transmission of computerized information. It connects the electric control unit of the vehicle which will help the fleet owners not only to track their vehicles but also to get real time information about fuel consumption & mileage.

The technology is coming pre-installed in all latest TATA trucks & is also available as an accessory to buyers at a price of Rs. 10,000. TATA will be charging a fee of Rs. 5,500 per year as subscription users as there is data transmission and processing that is involved in the process besides constant use of the global positioning system technology. This unique technology will be functional only in TATA trucks.

With these new & brilliant use of technology to monitor & access important information about vehicles we can certainly assure that the future is now & this is just the beginning of a technologically driven era of transportation.

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Maruti Suzuki to Introduced New Version with Automated Manual Transmission

After the successful launch of Celerio, Maruti Suzuki has commenced the latest technology of Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in its future models including the new Wagon R & Maruti Swift series (hatchback or the Swift Dzire compact sedan) will get the low-cost, yet suitable AMT technology this financial year.

The updated edition of Maruti Wagon R will be launched for the customers in few days during the festive season to leverage maximum benefit of the occasion & reach high sales in numbers. Like Maruti Suzuki existing modals the AMT variant of Wagon R will be powered by 998 cc three-cylinder K10B all-aluminum engines that produces 68 PS at 6,200 rpm and 90 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The AMT system is a 5-speed unit.

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Maruti has taken this decision after seeing the great response for its Auto gear Shift (AGS) technology on the Celerio and Alto K10 in the Tier 1 cities. As per the sources, Maruti is come together with the fuel-efficient DDiS diesel engine and affordable technology. The Dzire diesel model is the most fuel efficient in its class at 26.59 km/l.

With Maruti Suzuki forwarding in introducing new technologies for its existing and upcoming vehicles range, customers are sure to experience the competition it will get from other major car players in this segment.

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Tax Reduction Pact Between Telangana And Andhra Pradesh To Be Inked Soon

With an indication of relations getting better between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, both the states are signing an agreement that would reduce taxation on commercial vehicles passing across the two states. The Telangana government has proposed introduction of "counter signature" system to avoid double taxation on goods carrier vehicles. According to this proposed system, both the states would not collect taxes on a certain number of vehicles moving between them. Reliable sources claim that the 10000 vehicles will be exempted to pay double taxes moving between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The transport department of the state concerned will counter sign the papers of the vehicles so that they could pass through the inter-state check posts without paying the entry tax. In March 2015, separate taxes on commercial vehicles goods carriers had been introduced by both governments. However, after reviewing, it was found that a large financial loss was being incurred because of this development.

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"It was observed that vehicle owners from Telangana were paying an additional Rs 4 crore per month due to double taxation system. Most of the vehicles from Telangana move into Andhra and they have to pay the entry tax in AP. With many manufacturing units located in and around Hyderabad, it has become a burden on Telangana goods carriers," said an official in the Telangana transport department.

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Similar impact was with regard to tourist vehicles. This has resulted in loss of income to Telangana and additional burden on tourist operators belonging to the state. Prices of essential and other commodities have also increased becauseof double tax system.

One of the sources claimed, that, both states are thinking to enter into a pact to avoid entry tax on goods, tourist, contract, and stage carriers. A proposal to this effect is being prepared by both governments and a formal announcement will be made soon.

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Supro Van and Supro Truck launched by Mahindra

There is no doubt that renowned automotive giant Mahindra is doing great when it comes to entry-level commercial vehicle segment in India. Recently, Mahindra has launched its all new Supro platform in the type of mini truck and a van. The 8 seater Supro Van is a spacious diesel mover, best for tour and travel operators as well as for large families in India. While, on the other hand, the Supro Maxitruck, , is a load carrier vehicle holding a payload capacity of 1 ton suitable for transportation of goods in intra and intercity.

Supro Maxi Truck

The newly launched Maxi Truck is powered by a 909 cc Turbocharged diesel engine which producing 45 HP / 98 Nm, followed by a 5-speed manual transmission. Maxi Truck has a maximum speed of 95 km/h and manages 22.4 km/l. The truck is available for the customers in 3 colors - Metallic Red, Diamond White and Deep Warm Blue.

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The Maxi truck has made up for 1,000 kg payload capacity and also has a 41 sq.ft. Cargo box to carry the goods with care, It has beige interiors with black inserts. The unique features of the Supro offer electronic power steering, air-conditioning, mobile charging point and a bottle holder. This vehicle rivals the Tata Ace and the Tata Ace Mega and is positioned right between these two.

Specification	Supro Maxi truck
Engine	909cc Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine
Warranty	2 years or 60,000 km
Fuel Efficiency	22.4kmpl
Power	34kW(45HP)
Price	Rs 4.38 lakh

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Supro Van

Supro van is an 8-seater van which is backed up by the same 909 cc turbocharged diesel engine which being use in the Supro Maxi Truck. Power / torque figures remain identical at 45 HP and 98 Nm, followed to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Although its top speed remains the same at 95 km/h, it's claimed as more fuel efficient than the Supro Maxi Truck at 23.5 km/l. It is available in 3 colours - Metallic Lake Side Brown, Deep Warm Blue and Diamond White.

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The van measurement details length of 3,798 mm and 1,540 in width and 1,922 in height. The van also offers dual tone interiors, air-conditioning, power steering, bottle holder and a mobile charging socket. It is available in 5 or 8-seater configurations.

Specification	Supro Maxi Van
Engine	909cc Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine
Warranty	2 years or 60,000 km
Fuel Efficiency	23.5kmpl
Power	34kW(45HP)
Price	Rs 4.25 lakh

Well these newly launched vehicles from Mahindra can be the best buy for you to add in your vehicles inventory. But, if you are looking to expand your transport or tour business with a cost effective approach, you can always head to Shriram Automall, where you can buy second hand commercial vehicles in India at the best price.

 

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Facebook is Developing Its Own Real-Time News Notification App

The Social Media Giant Facebook wants to dispatch its own continuous news and updates application with a thought process to attract users to avoid its opponent Twitter.

As indicated by the sources, the upcoming Facebook application is to be sure being developed, but any particular date for the dispatch of the application has not been revealed yet.

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Maserati Re-Enters India with a New Dealership in Delhi

Maserati has re-entered India with a new showroom in New Delhi. The dealership is in partnership with AMP Supercars and is a state-of-the-art 3S facility located on Mathura Road. The Italian luxury car manufacturer announced its re-entry into the Indian market last year in cooperation with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India (FCAI). Upcoming dealerships of the brand will be in Mumbai and Bangalore. The brand new showroom features the brand’s flagship - Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio.

The 3S facility will accommodate both sales and after-sales service with parts facilities to help the customers with all types of issues. Other than this, there is also an exclusive customer lounge which showcases the history of Maserati and a configurator area where the customers can customize every detail of their car.

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Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Bojan Jankulovski, Head of Operations for India, said, “We are thrilled to begin our journey in India with our first dealership launch in the capital. AMP Supercars is an established leader in the luxury car industry.  Not only is there a demand for exclusive luxury products in the market; clients also expect world-class standards which we aim to meet with this new facility under the leadership of AMP Supercars.”

Meanwhile, Maserati has confirmed the Levante SUV production to commence in February next year. The car is scheduled to make its debut in the Geneva motor show in March, following the initiation of its production. The car is based on the Kubang concept and has discarded the Jeep platform on which it was based earlier. The new car will be a Maserati unit built from ground up.

If you are looking ahead to buy second hand cars in delhi or anywhere in India, than Shriram Automall is your ultimate destination that features the widest line of used cars or every brand & model. Take benefit from their unique platform along with an option of easy finance on used cars.

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