Automobile Newsletter – January 13 to 17, 2014

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Tata Motors launches Nano Twist at Rs 2.36 lakh

Tata Motors announced the launch of the new Nano Twist, a new addition to the Nano range. The new Nano Twist, will now allow hassle-free and relaxed driving in city traffic with the new first-in-class Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system, designed for easy manoeuvring in tight driving and parking situations. A new signature Damson Purple colour, with chrome accents, new sporty interiors with new fabrics and stunning in-car features, make the Nano Twist an exciting car to drive.

Unveiling the Nano Twist - Ranjit Yadav, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, Since its inception, the Nano has been a path-breaking invention and has been constantly developed to provide class-leading value, with our core philosophy of anticipating customers needs. Blending best-in-class technology and design engineering, we at Tata Motors have worked closely with our partners to take Awesomeness to a whole new level with the Nano Twist. The Nano Twist will redefine customers driving experience in city traffic with the EPAS. It comes loaded with trendy features, exciting new colour and sporty interiors, which makes it a cool, smart city car to hang-out with. We at Tata Motors will continuously innovate on the Nano platform, catering to the dynamic desires of our growing customer base of young, trendy urbanites.

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 79,220 in December 2013

The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in December 2013, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 79,220 nos. Cumulative wholesales for the fiscal were 753,949 nos.

Global wholesales of all Tata Motors' commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range -- were 29,499 nos. Cumulative commercial vehicles wholesales for the fiscal were 335,926 nos.

Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in December 2013 were 49,721 nos. Cumulative passenger vehicles wholesales for the fiscal were 418,023 nos.

Global wholesales of Tata Motors' passenger vehicles in December 2013 were 9,477 nos. Cumulative wholesales for the fiscal were109,115 nos.

Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover for the month were 40,244 vehicles. Jaguar wholesales for the month were 6,613 vehicles and cumulative wholesales were 57,783 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the month were 33,631 vehicles and cumulative wholesales were 251,125 vehicles. Cumulative wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover for the fiscal were 308,908 vehicles.