Reva to launch Reva L-ion and a Sedan

Reva India’s largest electric maker plans to launch two models in India before the end of 2009. The first one to hit the market will be the Reva L-ion which Reva recently launched in european countries. Reva L-ion is nothting but a RevaI with advanced li-ion battery. Reva claims the new car has a range …

GM Chevrolet to launch Cruze and Beat in 2009

Cruze and Beat GM Chevrolet is gearing up to launch two new models in 2009. While the Cruze sedan will hit the market in June the small car – production version of beat concept during diwali season.“GMI plans to launch of Chevrolet sedan Cruze by June this year and mini car by the end of …

Yamaha to sell spare parts for RX100 and RD350

In its bid to regain customer confidence and regain its glory, Yamaha came out with a great announcement. RX100 and RD350 owners can jump to the skies, as Yamaha itself plans to sell spare parts for its older yet cult bikes like RX 100 and RD 350. “We are talking to the vendors for providing …

Mahindra and Mahindra claims record Xylo sales

Mahindra and Mahindra today said that it has sold 1788 units of XYLO in two weeks. Moreover, bookings for the XYLO have crossed the 4,000 mark since launch. “Prior to the launch of the XYLO, a lot of excitement was generated amongst potential customers which is reflected in the sales and booking numbers. This demand …

Renault – Nissan eyes third partner for Chennai plant

The Nissan-Renault alliance wants to land a third partner into its Rs 4,500 crore Chennai factory project, which is scheduled to manufacture cars and SUVs by 2010. Earlier Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) pulled out early last year from the three-way joint venture (JV) citing the lack of synergy. After that Nissan-Renault officials invited the Hinduja …

Tata motors to finalise Jaguar and Land Rover for India

Tata Motors is all set to finalising its India plans for retailing top brands from the Jaguar-Land Rover portfolio, its recent acquisition in the UK.Plans are underway to launch company-owned showrooms, and a large number of Jaguar cars have been imported for initial use in its Taj Mahal Hotels across the country. Among the Jaguar …

Hyundai new Verna and verna automatic

As Hyundai gears up for the new verna, we tell you all about the new verna. The facelifted new verna will have a new face and refreshed interiors. Also new is the automatic gearbox for the diesel verna. Yes, for the first time, the segment will have a diesel automatic. New verna exteriors: * A …

Toyota to launch LandCruiser Prado diesel and Fortuner in India

Soon you would see a new Toyota in India. Toyota has started firing on all cylinders to conquer the Indian market. We already heard about Indian specific small car and a yaris type sedan. LandCruiser diesel Adding to the small cars, Toyota plans to bring behemoth SUV’s such as Fortuner and diesel variant of LandCruiser …

TVS plans nitrogen filling at petrol bunks

Filling nitrogen in the tyre stands for a long time when compared to the air filled tyres.As nitrogen is inert, non-combustible, non-corrosive and less destructive in terms of oxidation of rubber, the pressure inside the tubes are maintained for the long time.Obviously the tyre that is well inflated lives longer.  TVS  is in talks with …