Ducati to launch superbikes in India

Italy based Ducati will be second superbike maker following Yamaha to launch superbikes in India. Ducati will bring its flagship models like the Monster, Multistrada and 1098 super bike to India.Ducati will launch the superbikes in May 7. Ducati’s Global Chief Executive Gabriel Deltorchio will be flying to India on the day of the formal …

Honda’s new Unicorn

You read it first a vicky.in This is possible because of our reader Sunny. Sunny send us a mail with pictures of new unicorn. The changes in the new Unicorn are as follows * Similar to other 150cc bikes, the new unicorn gets handle bar weight for smoother ride. * New unicorn features a new …

Skoda launches new variant of Fabia

Skoda today launched another variant of its flagship product Fabia. Fabia which is already available with two engine options – 1.4L petrol and 1.4L diesel is now being launched with a lower displacement 1.2L engine. The 3-cylinder,1.2L petrol engine produces 70bhp and is expected to return better fuel economy figures. Skoda has clocked an impressive …

Mahindra eyes Kinetic

Mahindra and Mahindra which has been mulling its entry into two wheeler market seems finally finds a way to foray into the market. CNBC TV18 reports Kinetic the maker of flyte and blaze may sell stakes to Mahindra and Mahindra. Kinetic is in the process of raising Rs120crores. M&M and Kinetic’s taiwan partner SYM may …

Rising food prices, blame Biofuel

Biofuels were developed as part of plans to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, held responsible for global warming, but since they take up land that would otherwise be used for food production, they have been increasingly blamed for soaring food prices. The World Bank said earlier this month that increased biofuel production had contributed …

Bikes gets dearer

It’s going to be double whammy for bike lovers. The interest rate has already hit the all time high, due to the RBI CRR hike, banks are expected to hike the interest rate further. On the other hand, Inflation has started biting the two wheeler industry, steel price has been heading northwards. Unable to absorb …

Auto Expo Live: Mitsubishi to launch Outlander SUV in india

Mitsubishi displays Outlander SUV, Lancer Evolution, Montero SUV and i-MiEV at the Auto Expo.  Of these, Montero has already hit the markets and the response is good said Mitsubishi.  Mitsubishi’s Oultander is powered by a 2.4L MIVEC engine and it is mated to a 6-speed CVT with paddle shifting. Outlander SUV is fitted with an …

Auto Expo Live: Bajaj to launch Kawasaki Ninja250cc in India

Bajaj today announced it will launch the kawasaki Ninja 250cc in India during the 2nd half of 2008. Bajaj will bring the latest Ninja recently launched in United States, Europe and Japan. Kawasaki Ninja will be imported as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit and it will be assembled in india. Rajiv Bajaj will assemble …