Hot Photos – December 2007

1) Whatever you call new dio or new activa, Honda plans to launch the new generation ‘lead’ in india. The current dio is based on last generation lead. Honda recently unveiled the new ‘lead’ for international market. Honda’s lead is by a 4 stroke ,108cc, liquid cooled, Fuel Injection engine. In addition a larger airbox, …

Vroom at 100kmph! it’s legal

You will soon be able to legally check whether the new speed monster you bought does the promised zero to 100 in 9 seconds flat and takes you from Delhi to Jaipur in under three hours. For the first time since 1989, the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry is to notify new speed limits …

Yamaha launches YZF R1 and MT-01

As we reported earlier, Yamaha launched two sport motorcycles, MT 01 and YZF R1 both 998cc powered YZF R1 and 1680cc powered MT 01 on 4th December. YZF-R1 is the flagship model of the company and is powered by a 998cc engine that develops a power output of 176 bhp @ 12,500 rpm with a …

Skoda’s new superb – Pictorial Preview

1) What else you can expect from skoda in 2008 apart from the Fabia hatchback and laura RS, a new superb! yes, Skoda builts a new superb whichwill be premiered at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (Febraury). In india skoda will launch this new superb by the end of 2008 or early 2009. Though the …

Peugoet plans come back

Peugeot plans to set up a shop in India all over again. Peugeot was among the earliest multinationals to enter the country in 1993-94 and the first to shut down in 1997. This is not the first time Peugoet is planning a comeback, it joined hands with Tata Motors in 2000 to carry out a …

Cars and Bikes launched in 2007

Few months back you may not be used to stand in the long queue of petrol/diesel filling stations. You were not supposed to wear helmets and pay hefty sum for crossing yellow lines. But in between the period of just 12 months, without your new swift or splendor you may not have reached your office …

BMW X5 Pictorial Review

1) After tasting the success with the 3 series and 5 series in the luxury sedan segment, BMW sets its eye on Indian luxury SUV market with its popular X5. X3 would hit soon. 2) The 3.0L six cylinder diesel engine of X5 develops 231 bhp and 52 kgm (from 2000 to 2750 rpm). The …

TVS plans 180cc & 200cc apache and neo step thru

TVS apache 180cc & 200cc and neo step thru TVS rolled out step thru through its indonesian subsidiary now plans to test it on Indian roads. TVS is also planning few upgrades of the Apache (180 and 200 cc). In 2008 TVS also plans a hi powered scooty. Next year TVS will focus on new …

Toyota plans Innova CNG and corolla CNG

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will soon launch CNG fuel variants of its premium sedan Corolla and multi-utility vehicle Innova. The Corolla and Innova will be the first ever CNG fuel based offering by the Japanese major in the world. The company is currently testing various types of CNG kits on these innova and corolla at its …

Update: Mahindra Scorpio m-Hawk Vlx

As we reported earlier, Mahindra has unveiled the scorpio m-Hawk today(November 30th). Scorpio m-Hawk comes with a host of innovative features and superior engine. m-Hawk engine makes use of 2nd generation Bosch common rail system with solenoid injectors. The 4 cylinder, m-Hawk features VGT(Variable Geometry Turbine) and develops 290 Nm of torque in a wide …