Good news for Tata and Fiat buyers says Business Standard

Tata, Fiat buyers to get free fuel

Tata Motors has tied up with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) to offer free petrol or diesel worth Rs 10,000 to buyers of Tata or Fiat cars in New Delhi.

“This offer allows new car customers who purchase Tata or Fiat cars to avail free fuel for up to one year,” Tata Motors said in a statement.

The promotional offer - valid in Delhi and the National Capital Region - starts today and ends on March 25.

The offer will be provided in the form of a pre-loaded HPCL “Club HP smart 1” card, usable at select HPCL outlets.

“Customers will also enjoy the benefits of the HPCL Loyalty Card Programme on purchases of products and services at these outlets,” the statement said.

Tata Motors and Fiat have a tie-up for sharing the dealership network. Tata Motors has been facing declining sales in recent times due to product fatigue. In December, Tata’s passenger car sales dropped 13 per cent to 14,316 units on a year-on-year basis.

Apart from the Safari sports utility vehicle, which reported a growth in sales, the Indica, Indigo and Sumo models saw double digit dip in sales.

Indigo sales dropped by 33 per cent in December. Cumulative sales of passenger vehicles during April-December were down 3.7 per cent at 151,136 units as well.

Shares of Tata Motors today closed at Rs 658.85 on the National Stock Exchange, up 1.22 per cent from the previous close.