Fiat plans for stand-alone showrooms in 20 cities

Fiat,the Italian automobile major said that it will set-up stand-alone showrooms for its cars in 20 cities in India within one and a half years.It also said that however it will continue its co-manufacturing arrangement with Tata Motors.Fiat and Tata Motors share distribution facilities and co-manufacture products at the Ranjangaon facility in Maharashtra under a …

Maruti’s new MPV is Ertiga

Maruti has christened its all-new mini MPV RIII as Ertiga.The all-new Ertiga will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options.The petrol variant of Ertiga will feature an all-new K14 petrol engine which is to make its debut here.The K14 petrol engine is the largest version of the K-series in which the power and …

Yamaha launches R15 version 2.0

The 2.0 version of YZF-R15 has launched today by India Yamaha Motor.It is powered by a 150cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine and has developed under the concept of “Graded Up R15?.Its three available colours are Racing Blue,Midnight Black & Sunset Red colors.It features spruced up looks and better performance in circuit riding.It is priced at Rs.1,07,000(Ex-showroom,Delhi). …

Honda recalls City for power window switch replacement

HSCI,the Indian unit of Honda declared that it would implement preventive part replacement of Power Window Switch of its second generation City in 72,115 units.It said this replacement measure was first executed in January 2010 for 8532 units of second generation City. Honda is executing the part replacement measure globally in order to ensure rigorous …

Skoda Laura RS cruises in

Skoda launched the new Laura RS in India at a price of Rs.15.20 lakhs.It features the 1.8 litre turbo-charged,direct injection petrol engine which pumps out a power of 160bhp.The four available colours of Laura RS are sporty shades of sprint yellow,race blue,candy white and magic black. On the launching ceremony,the Board Member & Director,Sales & …

Skoda to launch Lauretta in India

Skoda,the luxury car maker plans for an all-new midsize saloon to compete in the C-segment.It is expected to be launched next month.The new saloon of Skoda,christened the Lauretta features the same 1.6 litre engine of Volkswagen Vento. It will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options.Both the petrol and diesel engines of Lauretta …

Mahindra world SUV is XUV500

Mahindra & Mahindra,one of the leading car maker in India plans to launch its all-new SUV by this year end.The new SUV christened the XUV500 is the first monocoque vehicle of Mahindra powered by a transverse engine. The attractive features of XUV500 include the high mounted,swept back headlamps and the curved Mahindra grille.Its comfort features …

Honda Brio – Test Drive

Honda once a king, but pushed to exile by the newcomers and the giants is finally back! Honda ruled the Indian streets(atleast in the segments it represented). But the advent of factors like newcomers, yen appreciation and lack of diesel engines made the Japanese giant a fringe player in the Indian market. But Honda is …

Volkswagen Jetta – Test Drive

Volkswagen is now a big brand in India. The number of polos and ventos on the road speak for themselves. Volkswagen followed the top-down strategy in India. However the Jetta and Passat is getting limelight slowly Volkswagen has to take on its cousin Skoda and Japanese brands Honda and Toyota. With the launch of new …

Toyota unveiled 2012 Camry

The latest iteration of Toyota Camry has been unveiled recently.It is to come in three engine versions viz., the base 2.5 liter four cylinder engine,a 3.5 liter V6 engine and a Hybrid engine combining the base engine with an electric motor.It holds awesome interior features.It is expected to hit the domestic market by 2012. Click …