Mahindra’s hybrid ingenio and Hindustan’s new SUV

Mahindra’s hybrid ingenio: M&M is likely to offer the Ingenio as a hybrid option. M&M’s automotive sector president Pawan Goenka had said that the Ingenio will come with a variety of engine options, including the M&M’s indigenously developed common rail direct injection diesel engine. Mahindra and Mahindra is believed to be working with a combination …

2007 Hero Honda CD Deluxe

1) Hero Honda’s new CD deluxe: CD deluxe now becomes stylish with alloy wheels and eye catching graphics 2) Hero Honda new CD Deluxe looks completely different from its predecessor, Hero Honda even claims the 2007 CD Deluxe gets an improved and even more efficient engine but the specification shows the same figures. 5.67KW(7.7Ps at …

2007 JD power Sales Satisfaction Study

SkodaIndia has moved to the top position in sales satisfaction according to the JD Power Asia Pacific 2007 India Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study released on Wednesday, up from the second place in the last year study.The Aurangabad-based wholly owned subsidiary ŠkodaAuto has been operating in India since 2001 and currently makes 13 models. It …

Toyota’s Indian small car plan

Following other car majors such as Volkswagen, Renault and Honda Japanese auto major Toyota on August 22nd said it could launch a small car in India within two years and its second plant may come up at the existing location in Bangalore. Toyota is said to be weighing its options between India and Brazil for …

BMW 5 series Pictorial Review Interiors

1) BMW 5 series 523i with doors open: the BMW 5 Series Sedan’s standard run-flat tyres are capable of being driven long distances even after a puncture. Because of this the need for a spare tyre is eliminated, reducing weight and freeing boot space on every single journey. In addition, the standard Tyre Pressure Indicator …

BMW 5 series Pictorial Review Exteriors

1) BMW 523i front view BMW 5 series is available in three petrol variants – 523i (price Rs37 lakh) 525i (Rs40.9 lakh) and 530i (Rs45 lakh) and one diesel variant – 525d (Rs42.4 lakh). The prices are uniform across the country. BMW already has eight dealers in India – Bangalore,Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai(2), Chandigarh & Delhi(2) …

Tata’s new car runs on air

Tata – MDI air car: In February 2007 Tata Motors signed an agreement with MDI of France for application in India of MDI’s path-breaking technology for engines powered by air. MDI or Moteur Developpment International of France has successfully developed engines running on CAT (Compressed Air Technology) and has been testing them in a number …

Hyundai Pa Pictorial preview

Very few information about this upcoming car from Hyundai is available. Here are those 1) Hyundai’s PA will come in three variants, and is likely to be priced in the Rs 3.9-4.5 lakh segment, right in the middle of Santro’s top-end model and Getz’s low-end model. Hyundai may plan to launch the PA this september …

LML’s new vespa scooters NV SPL & Select II

LML is back LML (Lohia Machines) is planning to make a comeback with its Vespa brand geared-scooters. After a break of 14 months,LML has launched its 150cc Vespa brands – NV SPL and Select II with an on-road price of Rs 35,000 in New Delhi this week. LML has started operations with two dealers in …

Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R Pictorial Review 2

1) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R -178hp engine is lubricated by 3300ml engine oil and it is water cooled. Thumbnail photos shows the radiator and four exhaust pipes very unusual for a bike 2) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R left arm & right arm controls and instrument panel.  Thanks to Bajaj and TVS the controls are familiar …