Auto Expo 2008: GM, HML, Mitsubishi and others announce launch of new vehicles
At the inaugural day of the ninth Auto Expo 2008, while General Motors launched its premium SUV Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Motors and Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML) jointly unveiled four models. Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd (FIAPL) unveiled its proposed offerings for the Indian market, which include models like Linea, Grande Punto, Fiat 500 and Bravo.

The inaugural day of the ninth Auto Expo 2008 witnessed the launch and unveiling of several new cars in different segments by most of the giants in the automobile sector. While General Motors launched its premium SUV Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Motors and Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML) jointly unveiled four models. Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd (FIAPL) unveiled its proposed offerings for the Indian market, which include models like Linea, Grande Punto, Fiat 500 and Bravo.
Mercedes-Benz launched a C-Class model, while Volkswagen announced the launch of Jetta, which would be available in showrooms by mid-2008. Maruti Suzuki also unveiled its Concept A-Star and Splash Concept cars.
Volkeswagen announced its plans to expand its dealership in other states besides Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. It would invest Rs 2,400 crore in its Pune manufacturing unit as well.
Commenting on the Chevrolet Captiva, Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, General Motors India, said, “The Captiva has been warmly welcomed in markets around the world due to its combination of distinctive styling, refinement, best-in-class safety, comfort and versatility and powerful yet frugal diesel power-train. The Captiva is everything our customers across India have come to associate with the Chevrolet nameplate.” The Chevrolet Captiva has an ex-showroom price of around Rs 17 lakh.
Fiat’s Linea led the line-up of other cars from the Fiat stable, while Fiat Palio was introduced with the much awaited, world-class, 1.3 multi-jet diesel engine. These cars will be marketed through joint Tata-Fiat dealers spread across the country. The launch of the Linea and other new cars will be supported with the augmentation of the Tata-Fiat dealership network from its current total of 65 outlets to more than 100 eventually.
FIAPL, a JV between Fiat and Tata Motors, would manufacture Linea and Grande Punto at its Ranjangaon plant in India, while the Fiat 500 and the Bravo are being considered to be imported as completely built units (CBUs). The year 2008 will see Fiat commence the build-up of the re-establishment of the brand in India.
The Ranjangaon plant will see a combined investment of Rs 4,000 crore from both Fiat and Tata Motors. The plant is expected to exceed an overall output of 100,000 cars and 200,000 engines and transmissions. Apart from Fiat branded cars, the plant will also manufacture next generation Tata cars. Both Linea and Grande Punto will be rolled out from this plant later this year, while the plant is currently producing Palio.
Unveiling the Linea, Rajeev Kapoor, President and CEO, FIAPL, said, “Linea was recently launched in the European market and has received great response. The car is the winner of the Autobest 2008 award, which has representatives from 15 European countries. This car will spearhead Fiat's entry into India and will be manufactured with a high percentage of localisation. It will be launched in the third quarter of 2008-09.”
The four new cars of Mitsubishi Motors and HML include i-MiEV, Lancer Evolution, Outlander and Montero. These products were unveiled by Ravi Santhanam, MD, HML, and Katsuya Maeda, GM-Product Planning, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Japan.
Tata Motors, whose people’s car priced at Rs 1 lakh is much awaited, is also showcasing a wide range of 17 models in cars, utility vehicles, trucks and buses at the Expo. The company also launched the new Sumo Grande, a compact sedan Indigo CS and the Indica Direct Injection Common Rail (DICOR) version, which will be progressively available in showrooms through January and February. The new generation Indica, which goes on sale in the latter part of 2008, was also unveiled at the Expo. Also on display, for the first time in India, is the Xenon XT (Cross Terrain), a lifestyle pick-up to be launched later in the year.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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