Hot News – November 2007

* General Motors on Novemeber 1st ruled out competition from the proposed Rs 1-lakh car from the Tata Motors stable, saying it will focus on other variants of the segment.”The mini-car segment is not a segment. This includes several segments and several customers. There is no need to battle with the Rs 1-lakh car,” GM’s …

Chevrolet’s new Aveo limited edition

General Motor Corp, on Wednesday launched a new limited/special edition variant of its sedan Chevrolet Aveo priced at Rs 6,49,881 (Ex Showroom New Delhi). Chevrolet’s limited edition Aveo comes at a premium of Rs 54,000 over the existing base price of Rs 5.95 lakh. Limited edition Aveo would sport a refreshed instrument panel, leather upholstery, …

Hero Honda Splendor Plus limited edition

Hero Honda Motors Ltd today launched a limited/special edition variant of its 100 cc motorcycle Splendor Plus priced at Rs 41,250 (ex-showroom Delhi). Hero Honda plans to manufacture only 50,000 units of the limited/special edition variant of Splendor Plus which would sport various added features such as black body colour, silver mono tone stripes, black …

Volkswagen (Jet)ta set go

Volkswagen has launched the Jetta on 16th July visit the following url to know about the price and pictures.  http://www.vicky.in/blog/volkswagen-launches-jetta/ To read the latest report on Volkswagen Jetta visit http://www.vicky.in/blog/volkswagen-to-launch-jetta-in-india/ Jet Set go .. India will receive the fifth-generation car currently in production in Germany as well.Based on the A5 Golf platform (also the basis …

Hot News – October 2007 part 3

on the sidelines of Tokyo Motor show * Toyota was keen on launching Lexus in India but the Government should re-examine its import norms for completely built units. “India needs to relax its norms for importing vehicles and only then can we look at bringing Lexus to India,” Toyota’s Executive Vice-President Mr Uranishi said. * …

Bajaj & TVS war turns ugly

Indian manufacturers always had a healthy competition, they even welcomed the foreign players entry into India. Things had been good, there were healthy competiton, there were healthy comments but recently it changed and the change is not on a welcome side. When TVS unveiled its 125cc Flame Bajaj reacted strongly that TVS copied its DTSi …

Tata Safari 2.2L Dicor – Pictorial Review

1) Tata Safari 2.2L Dicor the fourth incarnation of India’s first indigenous safari SUV. The stylish safari now comes with a responsive engine and few luxurious features. 2) Tata Safari 2.2L Dicor side view: safari which earlier had lethargic and thirsty 3.0L engine despartely needs a responsive and frugal engine. Tata finds the need in …

Hot Photos – November 2007

1) Renault Laguna: The third generation Renault Laguna which is exhibited in the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor show may head India next year. Since it was first launched in January 1994, more than 2.3 million of Laguna have been sold. The 3rd generation laguna marks the Renault’s return to the luxury market and its is …

Ford Ikon IKool music edition

Ford India has launched a limited music edition model Ikon IKool. Ford Ikon Ikool music edition features include – * i-Pod compatible Sony MP3 Player with front round speakers and hi-wattage rear oval speakers, * Nokia Bluetooth hands free kit * sporty leather vinyl seat covers, * anti-theft system with remote entry and IKool decal …

Tata Indigo compact saloon

Though Tata Motors do not shy away from fierce battles, it always wish to be smart rather than a fighter. Tata Motors enjoys like anything when it comes creating a new segment. India’s first mini truck – the ace and first limousine – the IndigoXL are its examples. Recently it introduced Ace with soft-top and …