Following Hyundai and GM, Ford has started building a new engine-making facility in India, which will make 300,000 petrol and diesel engines. However, the the ratio of diesel to petrol Ford going to produce here is not yet revealed. Ford will use these engines to cater to the needs of not just India but also …
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Diesel to cost 25 paise more in Delhi
Delhi Cabinet on December 24th decided to levy an environment cess of 25 paise per litre on diesel. It has also decided to set up an Environment Cess Fund to help bring in a “clean air” policy. After the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said the Capital’s ambient air quality had been a major …
Concepts of 2007
Concepts that are india bound 1) Maruti Suzuki’s A-starAuto show debut: Delhi Auto expo, January 2008 Why it’s special: designed by Maruti Suzuki India When are they going to make it? October 2008 A-Star Concept is the fifth model in Suzuki’s world strategy for long-term growth. A-Star Concept is an A-segment five-door hatchback and it …
Fuel price hike on the line
As the polls are over and as crude oil prices have shotted to historic highs, a possible revision of fuel prices is on the line for the union government. The union government on December 22nd hinted at a possible revision of fuel prices, saying it cannot hold on to the current rates indefinitely. “There is …
Bajaj plans two stroke bikes
History repeats itself! two stroke engines will be back soon and they may power the future indian bikes. Once wiped out from Indian two wheeler industry for failing to comply tougher emission norms will be back nearly after 10 years. But how it can be possible, when Indian government is making the emission norms more …
Kinetic to launch CNG/LPG 4S and electric scooters
Kinetic 4S CNG / LPG: Kinetic which recently launched the 125cc Flyte seems to have a greener plan for its future offerings . Kinetic will launch a CNG or LPG version of Kinetic 4S (if launched first CNG or LPG scooter in India). Kinetic will be launching the CNG or LPG 4S by the end …
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Fiat eyes historic comeback
Back with a bang…… The palio owners may not be happy with the service of the Fiat and they may lost their trust on the company soon the scene may change. Fiat is looking to shed its bad image and plans a historic comeback. In 2007, it sold its palios thorugh the tata motors dealer …
Mahindra launches Bolero Pick-Up
Mahindra & Mahindra has made its foray into the entry-level Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Pick-Up category with the nationwide launch of the Bolero Camper DX at Ahmedabad. M&M plans to capture a fair market share in the pick-up vehicle segment, specially in Gujarat which according to the company, alone accounts for 85 per cent of …
Is Thailand edging out India?
India is fastly losing the race to become asian hub for manufacturing eco friendly cars, but, interestingly we are losing the battle not to china or russia but to Thailand. When world Majors like Toyota and Honda are requesting Indian Government to relax the duty structure(116% for any CBUs) for hybrid vehicles to promote eco-friendly …
Maruti’s global car
While peripheral players are making big announcements, market leader can’t be mum for a long period of time. As India’s 1.4 million car market is getting hotter day-by-day the 50% market holder is pulling up the socks to defend its market share. If 20% market holder can make world premiere in India, then why not …