Honda sends legal notice to Maruti over SX4 ad

Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has sent a legal notice to Maruti Suzuki over an SX4 ad published in a newspaper in Chandigarh in November 2008. According to Honda, the ad, which compares the Maruti SX4 with the Honda City, shows inaccurate data to make the City appear inferior to the SX4. The company claims that Maruti has misrepresented both the Honda City’s size and audio system details in the ad, which it says is an unfair trade practice. Maruti hasn’t yet responded to the notice.

Maruti Suzuki A-Star Launched

Maruti Suzuki India launched its new compact hatchback, the Maruti A-Star, today. The A-Star is priced between Rs. 3.10 and Rs. 4.35 lakh and Maruti is hopeful of selling 4000 units of the car every month. Its annual target is a sale of 50,000 units within India and 100,000 units globally.

The A-Star is equipped with an all aluminum light weight KB series engine, speed sensitive power steering for better control, and a low turning radius for better maneuverability. The E-10 compliant engine emits a lower proportion of CO2, causing minimal pollution, and the ELV (End of Life Vehicle) feature ensures maximum recyclability of all the car’s parts when they reach end of life. Also, the A-Star boasts the widest track width in the small-car segment, that helps enhance stability.