Bajaj Auto gets Patent for exhausTec, TVS Apache might be in trouble

Bajaj Auto has announced that the Indian Patent Office granted Bajaj Auto a patent for its “ExhausTEC” invention vide Patent no 231498 dated 5th March 2009. This Grant was published in Patent Gazette dated 27 March 2009. Bajaj claims unique invention named “ExhausTEC” significantly improves low range / mid range torque in a single cylinder …

Bajaj new Pulsar 200cc

As we reported earlier, Bajaj will come up with an upgraded pulsar 200cc as part of its six months six products strategy. The new pulsar 200cc will get a rear disc brake. thicker front forks, sporty clip-on handle bars. Surprisingly there will be no FI (Fuel Injection) as we earlier reported. The new Bajaj 200cc …

Maruti to phase out 800 and omni

Maruti 800 and Omni – workhorses from Maruti Suzuki serving Indian customers for more than 25 years will finally come to an end. Maruti Suzuki today officially announced that 800 and Omni will not see any change in powetrain to meet the Bharat IV emission norms (will be implemented in 11 major cities in 2010). …

Volkswagen unveils Chakan plant

Volkswagen today officially announced that it will start production at its new chakan (near pune )plant. With an annual production capacity of 110,000 vehicles, the pune plant is built at an investment of Rs 3,800 crore. Volkswagen will build Skoda Fabia, new Polo and a polo based sedan at the new plant. “The Pune plant …

Maruti to launch Ritz in May

Gearing up to the new challenges, Maruti plans to launch its Splash as Ritz to India. Ritz will compete against the Skoda Fabia, Hyundai i20 and soon to be launched Honda jazz and Fiat Grande Punto. Ritz will come with a 1.2L petrol engine (KB series) and 1.3L multijet diesel. Remember, 1.0L KB series engine …

Ford to launch Endeavour Automatic

As Toyota gears up for the launch of Toyota Fortuner, Ford plans to defend by launching an automatic variant of its hardcore SUV – the Endeavour. Ford Endeavour currently comes with 2.5L and 3.0L engine option (Thunder+). Both the engines sports 5-speed manual transmission.  While at the lower end Mahindra offers Scorpio Automatic and at …

Honda Activa Test Drive

Honda Activa Review Honda Activa: Ever since she made her debut, she is not a show-stopper. Infact one of the reason for her success is said to be her no non-sense styling. Honda has carefully worked to keep its simple and attractive. New amoeboid headlamp, clear lens winkers at the front and the rear and …

Honda launches new Activa

You read it first at vicky.in As you read it, Honda launches a new Activa in Delhi. Honda new Activa  gets a redesigned front and rear section. The front is dominated by curvy and aerodynamic styling with redesigned headlamps. Clear lens turn indicators dominates the rear. Honda laos makes use of impact resistant ABS plastic …

Mitsuibishi launches new Montero

Hindustan – Mitsubishi has launched an upgraded 2009 Montero in India. The changes are just cosmetic. The new montero comes with chrome-plated front grill, seven spoke 17” light alloy wheels and Yokohama tubeless radials. The new version of Montero is priced at Rs. 41.94 lakh (ex-showroom).  Mitsubishi imports Montero from Japan as a CBU and …