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***The company received 80,000 bookings of Hector, ZS EV, and Gloster together in 2020. According to some of the officials of the company, Gloster will give a good competition to Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.***

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MG Motor India has recently launched the Gloster, which is proving to be a good launch by the brand. The already popular model MG Hector, is also on demand by the consumers, despite the ongoing pandemic situation. The company received 80,000 bookings of Hector, ZS EV, and Gloster together in 2020. According to some of the officials of the company, Gloster will give a good competition to Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. The car has already received 3,500 bookings in less than three months. The company is now increasing its production capacity to meet the rising demand. According to IHS Markit, the company has manufactured about 30,000-31,000 vehicles in 2020. The Halol Plant of MG Motor India has the capacity to produce 80,000 cars annually.

Gaurav Gupta, the COO of MG Motor India said that in December, the company had received 5,000 bookings for Hector and 200 for ZS EV. He said that a lot of work needs to be done by the company. The factory needs to be run for longer hours to meet the demands at a faster pace. This is how the brand has entered in 2021. He further said that the brand is pacing up and trying to get the best mix for its production increase. MG is also working with its suppliers to bring them closer to its plant, which in turn will help in the reduction of the logistics timing. The company is also working towards making its suppliers more productive.

MG had seen a 77 per cent growth in 2020 with 28,162 units against 15,930 units in 2019. The major reason for such growth was the brand's MG Hector car, which contributed over 92.85 per cent at 25,935 units. MG Hector was the only C-SUV that saw a growth of 63 per cent, as compared to the rival cars when the overall segment decreased by 10.2 per cent.

Gaurav Vangaal, associate director of IHS Markit said that MG Hector is becoming quite popular and being bought by the rich people in the country. There is a perception of the SUV about being a premium one, with a premium in-built technology as well. It also comes with some unique features like the Hinglish voice command. The SUV comes in six, as well as seven-seater options, that attract more buyers. The new range of MG Hector has a range starting at INR 12.89 lakh for the five-seater. The 6-seater and 7-seater are priced at INR 15.99 lakh and INR 13.34 lakh, respectively.

MG Motor India To Increase Production After Getting 80,000 Bookings

***The hyped car back then in 1972 when it was first launched by Renault, the R-5 will make a comeback as “an electric car that everyone can afford,” says De Meo.***

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French Automobile company Renault is set to bring back its one of the most popular 1970’s hatchback car in a modernised electric version. The company is keen on moving towards a clean energy shift by drafting its new revival plan, that will be to uplift its market from past disorders. After the arrest of its Ex-Chief Carlos Ghosn, the old-timer Italian industrialist Luca De Meo has been appointed as the new CEO. The new chief has strategized the next five-year plan for the company by focusing more on the profitable segments and has also promised a smooth and well-organised operation.

The hyped car back then in 1972 when it was first launched by Renault, the R-5 will make a comeback as “an electric car that everyone can afford,” says De Meo. The initial R-5 was built as an everyday “supercar”, and is still in demand as the fans are always ready to spend for those vintage turbo versions. It shows its popularity and is still considered the best choice among the vintage car freaks. “It is instantly recognised by millions of drivers – it’s a free publicity,” says Flavien Neuvy of France’s Cetelem Auto Research Group.

Renault is reducing the number of its other prototypes while increasing its vehicle prices by thousands of euros. By 2023, it plans to lift its operating margins by 3 per cent and a further 5 per cent by 2025. As the sales had dropped in the first half of the last year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the company is set to make a major comeback from the loss of 7.3 billion euro. Renault has been producing electric vehicles in Europe from as long as 2010. Around 325,000 electric vehicles have been sold in Europe since 2010, claims the company. It had acquired the idea of electric vehicles very early by launching their small and subcompact cars Zoe and Twingo under former CEO Ghosn who was ruled out of the company in 2019 after his arrest in Tokyo on the financial misconduct charges. 

Moving forward, De Meo’s main focus is on the upcoming bigger cars, and out of the 24 new models planned to be launched in 2025, 10 will be either battery or hydrogen operated. Renault is planning on building ” the biggest electric car factory in Europe”, which would most probably be born in the Northern France region, while it is also partnering with Google on connected vehicles and incorporating artificial intelligence. Dacia and Lada, which are Renault’s successful low-cost brands will soon float their new models. SUV ‘Bigster’ for the former and a new variant of ‘Niva 4X4’ for the latter.

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De Meo is targeting sales of 3.1 million by 2025, very much unlike the former CEO who had planned the sales to be around 5 million across 100 countries. The main focus area of the new chief would be on the high potential countries such as India, Latin America and South Korea. The company is also preparing on its cost-cutting, pretty much focusing on saving 3 billion euros by the year 2025, without cutting down more jobs as around 15,000 employees lost their jobs at the company since last May. The new face of the previously popular model R-5 will also help in the repayment of the 5-billion-euro emergency loan that the company took last year from the French State, which also owns a 15% stake in the company. In sales, After Volkswagen and Toyota, Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan and Mitsubishi are currently the world’s third-largest automaker group. It sold around 10.2 million cars in 2019.

There has been a major shift to electric vehicles, as the authorities around the world are taking strict actions on limiting CO2 emission, thus requiring car companies to bulk up their investments to create more sustainable vehicles. Competition awaits as PSA Peugeot Citroen a homegrown competitor to Renault has already merged with Fiat Chrysler, moving the new group Stellantis to the fourth place.







Renault Focusing on EVs By Bringing Back R-5 Electric Version

***According to industry sources, this shortage of the semiconductor and its impact will hit the production of Ford vehicles for the domestic, as well as, the export market by 50 per cent.***

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[Ford](https://carbike360.com/news/ford-to-close-three-manufacturing-plants-in-brazil) was facing a difficult situation due to the shortened supply of a critical part. Due to this pause in the supply, Ford India’s Maraimalai Nagar factory near Chennai is going to be shut down for a week after Pongal. The plant was initially closed on January 14 for a three-day shutdown for Pongal festival. It has now extended the shutdown up to January 24.

Commenting on this, a Ford India spokesperson said that there was a plan to open the Chennai plant on January 18, Monday after the Pongal break, which now has been extended for a week. The shortage of the semiconductor (chip) has become a serious issue for the company and the team is trying to start the supply again. He further said that the semiconductor shortage will impact the company's operations in India. Due to this, the production will remain impacted across Chennai and Sanand plants through the entire quarter.

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According to industry sources, this shortage of the semiconductor and its impact will hit the production of Ford vehicles for the domestic, as well as, the export market by 50 per cent. The company produced somewhere around 7,000 vehicles in December. The total production of the company during April-December was just under 65,000 units.

Not just in this factory, there is a global shortage of semiconductor chips that has started disrupting automobile factories all around the globe. These chips are an essential part of infotainment systems, as well as, other electrical components in a vehicle. Because of this shortage, Ford has already shut down one of its US plants. Apart from this, Toyota’s Chinese plant, Honda’s UK plant, as well as, Audi and Volkswagen’s factories in Germany are all witnessing shutdowns in their production units due to this supply disruption.


Ford India Extends Pongal Shut Down Due to Chip Shortage

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Nissan has always been a rather neglected brand in India. They did make some of the capable products like Sunny, Terrano, Micra, Kicks etc. but none of them were able to fetch the prestige that Nissan Magnite offered. Nissan now knows what Indian buyers are seeking and has presented this new car with the best features and engine options. 
With that said, Nissan has been making tough offroading vehicles for the international market. This segment has always been on boom in India as well and this could be a big opportunity for the Japanese manufacturer. The 2020 Nissan X-Trail is a well built and competent offering from the brand to fill the gap between Jeep Compass and Toyota Fortuner or Ford Endeavour. This segment actually had only one contender i.e. Honda CR-V which is now discontinued due to poor positioning. While Toyota Fortuner has been the leader in the segment in terms of sales due to the brand's bulletproof reliability, vehicle’s awesome features and capabilities and lesser maintenance being a Japanese machine, Nissan’s entry into this segment would be a big step and can add more concrete to the brand’s foundation.
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The 2021 Nissan X-Trail images were leaked online a few days back and the car looks like wow. Each and every fitment on the car looks purposeful and the car retains its tough looks. It has Nissan’s V motion grille with LED headlamps on the bumpers. The above of the light holds the DRLs and blinkers. On the sides, the car looks aerodynamic and sits on bigger 5-spoke alloy wheels. At the rear, it has neat detailing with LED tail lights and puffed up boot gate. It has a prominent diffuser on the bumper which adds more meat to its appearance.
We don’t have any images to dictate the interiors of the car but as the exteriors of the car are very much identical to Nissan Rogue, we are expecting a similar job done for the interiors as well. Thus, if that will be the case, the interiors would be ecstatic. 
In terms of engine, as we said this car is filling the gap between Jeep Compass and Toyota Fortuner, it may come with a 2.5-litre petrol engine producing 179PS of power with 245Nm of torque. This vehicle has a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine in the Chinese market which produces 204PS of power with 300Nm of torque while being paired to a CVT. This engine also gets the optional 4WD system.
Considering  the current details about the car, should the car come to India? Or should it tweak the specs to suit your preference. Let us know in the comment section below.

Why does the 2021 Nissan X-Trail make sense for India?

Jeep Compass created a lot of buzz when launched and now, Jeep is coming up with a 7 seat version of this robust vehicle and probably, they’ll name it Jeep Patriot. The upcoming vehicle has been taking rounds on test and spotted multiple times. However, Jeep doesn’t seem to be launching this vehicle anytime sooner than 2022. 
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Jeep Patriot is expected to arrive with two engine options. There will be a Compass sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine which generates 173PS of power and 350Nm of torque. With Patriot, the diesel engine is expected to come with a further tuning to raise the engine’s power and make it a 200PS churner and get a 6-speed manual or 9 speed dual clutch transmission. The second engine will be a Jeep Wrangler sourced 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine which will be paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
While Patriot has always been an alternate to the Compass back in 2006, Jeep decided to make a premium offering above Compass. The name was registered in India as well during 2007. Jeep being known for its robust off-road capabilities, we are expecting 4x4 and 4x2 versions of this SUV where the 4x2 version will be economical and good for daily commute.
The jeep Patriot will be introduced in a price bracket of Rs. 30 to 40 lakhs ex-showroom which carries other well established SUVs in India including Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Alturus, and Isuzu MUX. While Jeeps have always been tough and rugged in terms of offering, they need to be as solid in providing values and features as per Indian’s taste in Patriot as well. 
The Jeep Compass when launched in India in 2017 was a hot car and immediately gained so much of popularity due to its capable engine, impressive design, loads of room, and an enthusiastic driving experience. However, the higher prices of the car, poor fuel efficiency in petrol and lack of features (which other manufacturers are providing in their cheaper vehicles) broke people’ s hearts. Do you think this won’t be the case with Patriot and it’ll be potent enough to beat Toyota Fortuner? Let us know in the comments.


Jeep Compass 7 Seater to be called Jeep Patriot, Launch in 2022

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Rapid 2021

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Prius is an iconic petrol-hybrid car with great looks and boasts of owners as varied as Hollywood celebrities and retired CIA chiefs. It was the first mass-developed petrol-electric hybrid from the Japanese auto giant. Recently, Toyota has launched the facelifted version of Prius during the 2018 LA Auto Show. The reincarnated model comes with a futuristic design and remains based on the TNGA (Toyota New Generation Architecture) platform. It gets new reworked headlamps, round fog lamps, and less sculptured bumper for a stylish persona. 
Going inside, Prius demonstrates a distinct feel with centrally mounted instrument cluster and a massive touchscreen for infotainment. Besides, you also get premium leather seats, 10-speaker JBL sound system, and seat-heater in the front row seats.  The car offers you a score out of 100 about your driving performance and usage of battery power against conventional IC power with the help of an animated display. The fourth-generation Prius gets powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine that churning out 98PS of power and 142Nm of torque. In addition to this, you also get an electric motor generating an extra 72PS of power and 163Nm of torque. The combined power output is 122PS, and the sedan also promises an impressive mileage of 26.27kmpl. The car can sprint from 0-100 kmph at an incredible 11.82 seconds in the Sport mode. Overall, Prius is an excellent hybrid sedan, if you are ready to shell out Rs 50 lakh for the car.


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