GM India launches Chevrolet Beat facelift with revised prices

General Motors India has launched its Chevrolet Beat facelift with revised prices. The company has reduced the price up to Rs.12, 000 for its variants according to the excise duty cut. It comes with redesigned grille, head lamps, rear spoiler as well as the bumper.  The top end variant features alloy wheels, a new grille, …

Renault unveils 1.6 litre twin turbo diesel engine

Renault, the French automobile manufacturer has unveiled its all new 1598cc fuel efficient engine. The 1.6 litre diesel engine can churn out maximum power output of 160 hp and maximum torque output of 380 Nm. The engine has been equipped with two turbos which can lead the engine to produce good power output figures. The …

LML launches Star Euro 150cc automatic scooter

LML (Lohia Machinery Limited), the UP based manufacturer has launched its Star Euro 150. It is the first automatic scooter from LML for the country. The Star Euro 150 gets retro styling design and it measures 1760 mm in length, 695 mm in width and 820 mm in height. The wheelbase and ground clearance of …

Kawasaki to launch Z250 naked street bike by mid 2014

Kawasaki, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer plans to launch its Z250, naked street version of Ninja 250. The company has already unveiled this 250cc naked version at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. It gets 249cc, parallel-twin, liquid cooled, fuel-injected engine with 6 speed gear box.  The engine is derived from the Z250 engine. The engine can …

Yamaha to launch YZF-R15 V3 in India

Yamaha, the Japanese manufacturer plans to bring an updated version of R15. The company has been working on this new R15 V3. The Yamaha YZF R15 V3 will receive more changes. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) will be the major upgrade of new R15 V3 which will produce good torque figures. It is expected to …

Honda to launch new bike in Dream series

Honda plans to launch commuter segment bike in Dream series. The new Dream bike will be the third in that segment. The company has been working on this new bike which will be added to its Dream segment. Currently Dream Yuga and Dream Neo are the available bikes in that segment. The company plans to …

Cars and Bikes to get more affordable with excise duty cut

According to the excise duty reduction in the Interim Budget, the prices of  cars and bikes will be reduced. The Vehicle manufactures  announce the revised prices as per the excise duty reduction. Excise duty on motorcycles and small cars should be reduced from 12% to 8%.  Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) will come down to 24% from 30%. The large cars …

BAJA SAE 2014 – Participating Teams

BAJA SAE 2014 edition has received more response from the Engineering Students across the Country. Finally 125 teams shortlisted out of 327 teams. These teams will participate the event at Pithampur on February 20. Some of the Shortlisted teams are listed below…. TEAM MAVERICKS – ACROPOLIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH INVINCIBLES – AHEMEDABAD INSTITUTE …

Maruti to launch facelifted Swift and Swift Dzire

India’s largest car maker, Maruti plans to introduce the face lifted version of Swift and Swift Dzire. The new face lifted version will get the same design as in the existing models. It will also get a new front fascia with new L-shaped LED’s, revised fog lamps and bumper. The top end trim will get …

Finance Minister announces excise duty cut on vehicles

Finance Minister, Chidambaram has announced the reduction in excise duty in the interim Budget. In automobile industry, the prices of cars, motorcycles, Sports  Utility Vehicles(SUV) will be reduced.Excise duty on motorcycles and small cars should be reduced from 12% to 8%.  Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) will come down to 24% from 30%. The large cars should …