Hot scoops on Getz diesel,Honda’s small car and more

Hyundai: Getz diesel: Hyundai Getz diesel will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2008(january to April). Getz diesel may be powered by a much powerful 1.4L diesel engine since the Hyundai arch rival Maruti swift is currently powered by 1.3L engine. The Swift’s 1.3L engine is going to power the next generation indica …

Bajaj’s new commuter bike the eXceed

For the price consciuos: Bajaj has been trying to grab the No 1 slot from Hero Honda but absence of any pulsar like motorcycle in the commuter segment hinders the company for a long time. Infact Bajaj itself on the record said that it wants to exit the 100cc segment. It cited the low margin …

BMW 320d and Indian luxury car market

1) BMW 320d front view Indian luxury car market accounts for only 2-3% of total car sales and Indian luxury market is at very nascent stage when compared to china but what lures International majors is the luxury market is growing at 28% higher than 17% growth of small car. More than 5,000 luxury cars …

Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R Pictorial Review 1

Suzuki plans to roll out its high end bikes in India as government eases the norms for bikes having more than 800cc. Which are the bikes suzuki will bring to india? Suzuki’s natural choice will be the Hayabusa as Hayabusa is already a popular motorcycle icon in India. Infact Suzuki have gone on record saying …

Hot news – August 2007

*  Chennai-based Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE), India’s second-largest tractor manufacturer, is eyeing a big-ticket acquisition in Europe.TAFE is eyeing Yugoslavian tractor majors Industrija Masina Traktora and Industrija Motora Rakovica, one of the largest tractor makers in Serbia. TAFE is aiming at acquiring majority stake in both the firms, and could also go in for …

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Pictorial Review 2

1) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara muscular front with prominent grille, rectangular headlamps and spruced up fenders. 2) The four wheel drive(4WD) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara’s is assisted by powerful headlamps which can illuminate even the hard terrain. 3) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara rear – hard muscular cover and three dimensional tail lamp enhances the SUV …

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Pictorial Review 1

1) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara front view 2) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara side view – comes in two variants manual and automatic priced Rs14.05-15.05lakh 3) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara rear view – 2.3l engine which produces 161bhp at 5800rpm and 223Nm at 4200rpm powers vitara 2.0L engine which produces 120 bhp @ 5500 rpm of …

Tata Motors quarter(Q1) result

record profit from Tata.. While other manufacturers are reporting record loss, Tata Motors reported a 22 percent rise in quarterly standalone net profit, increased by 22% to Rs.466.76 crores, compared to Rs.381.85 crores in the corresponding quarter last year.Tata Motors standalone revenues (net of excise) was Rs.6056.82 crores, an increase of 5% compared to Rs.5749.56 …

is auto majors betting on film stars?

Monsoon rains will make demand for motors more sluggish so auto companies are set to step on the marketing gas by roping in film stars as their brand ambassadors. Traditionally starting july this quarter is believed to be lean period for both two and four wheelers so a dash of filmy spice isn’t at all …