Tata Motors to launch Nano micro-hybrid by year end

Tata Motors may sell a micro-hybrid version of its small car,Nano by this year end.The micro-hybrid Nano will surely be another example for the growing capabilities of Tata Motors in greener technologies.The company had showcased an electric Ace during the Commonwealth Games held last year in New Delhi. Regarding this,a spokesperson of Tata Motors said …

Toyota to launch facelifted Innova in 2012

The facelifted Innova is soon to be launched by Toyota in India.Toyota is going to use high quality plastic,upmarket materials and a better looking instrument panel in its interior features.Also the third row of seats are made more comfortable and spacious.The facelift changes of the new Innova are new lights and a new grille,new headlights …

Honda to launch CR-V diesel in India

Honda,the Japanese auto giant may soon launch a midsize sedan or high end hatchback in India in diesel version.Regarding this,Mr.Saki Inaba,the newly-appointed marketing director of Honda Siel Cars India revealed that the company is developing a sub 1.5 litre diesel engine which may be used in some of its existing models or will come fitted …

Honda to launch fourth generation CR-V in 2012

Honda plans to launch the fourth generation CR-V in the same platform of the existing CR-V.Honda adds third row of seats to the new CR-V to make it more comfortable.It features average increase in length, width and height.It is expected to feature both 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre four-cylinder gasoline engines as well as a 2.2-liter turbo …

Bajaj set to launch Duke by this year end

Bajaj Auto Limited plans to launch its third off-road bike Duke in India and Brazil.Bajaj Auto in association with its Austrian ally KTM Power Sports will launch the Duke in India.The Duke will feature an engine displacement of 125cc. Rajiv bajaj,the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto claimed that the debut in the Brazilian market – …

Mahindra & Mahindra set to launch mini-Xylo

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., the market leader in utility vehicles plans to launch a mini version of its popular car Xylo.Media reports say that the trial production has already started and the mini Xylo will be launched in the next two months in the company’s new plant at Chakan. The mini-Xylo in diesel version is …

Yamaha plans third plant in India

India Yamaha Motor with the main aim of obtaining a larger share of the world’s second-largest motorcycle market,plans to set up a third plant in the country.Yamaha is preparing to foray into the fast-growing segment in order to strengthen its presence in the two-wheeler market.The company sold 2,50,000 motorcycles last year and is now targeting …

Bajaj to launch Boxer 150cc

Bajaj is soon going to bring back its Boxer model in India.The new Boxer will feature an engine displacement of 150cc.Regarding this issue,Rajiv Bajaj commented that they feel the demand for Boxer is still there in the market. Therefore, they decided to begin the Boxer once more with modified features.He also informed that they plan …

Hero Honda to become Hero Moto

Hero Honda Motors Limited plans to remove Honda from Hero Honda due to the termination of its joint venture partnership with Japan’s Honda Motor Company.Sources claimed that the new name of the bike maker could be “Hero Moto”.Analysts informed that while the company has the rights to use the Hero Honda name till 2014,it is …