Toyota to launch Hybrid prius in India

The battle of green is all set to move into a new battleground the India.  While the civic hybrid is already here and soon the prius hybrid may hit the Indian shores soon. Toyota has said it plans to launch the prius hybrid soon in India. “We are preparing to bring Prius into the Indian …

Yamaha pumps up sales with new launches

It seems that Yamaha’s revival plan is working. Yamaha has shown a growth of 21% as compared with the industry which has de-grown by 3.4% over June 08. Yamaha’s newly launched model YZF-R15 has gained market share of 24.2% by selling 4031 numbers and attained Second position in Premium Motorcycle Segment. Expressing his delight at …

Tata Motors might produce Indica electric with Miljobil

Tata Motors which recently said that it is developing an electric car  in Norway might develop the new electric car jointly with Miljobil. Miljobil Grenland a Norwegian company founded in 1997 has been developing electric cars for european and US markets. Tata Motors is said to be in talks with Miljobil Grenland for developing electric …

Ford launches Road Assistance Programme

Ford India has introduced its Roadside Assistance Service (RSA) in Ahmedabad. Ford’s Roadside Assistance programme is designed to provide its customers a hassle-free driving experience in and around the city. The 24-hour assistance service will be accessible through a national toll-free number providing on-site assistance services such as mechanic services for minor repairs on-site, transportation …

Bajaj plans Platina 125cc

Wind 125 –> platina 100cc –> platina 125cc Its’ going to be the second entry for the platina in the 125cc segment. Yes as part of its revised strategy, Bajaj plans to roll out a 125cc variant of platina soon in the Indian market. In 2003, Kawasaki in association with Bajaj launched the wind 125 …

Tata’s new Indica V3 Vista

The next generation Indica V3 shown at the Auto Expo will be out soon. To be christened as Indica V3 vista, the car will come with two engine options. A suffix will be added to its name depending on the engine. The petrol model will be called as Indica V3 Vista  Safire as it will …

Bajaj Discover sports – Pictorial Review

While the Bajaj has successfully settled (though not to the expectations of Bajaj) in the lower 125cc segment with the XCD. It has no warriors to wrestle with upmarket TVS Flame and Honda’s CBF Stunner. The presence of 135cc Discover doesn’t make the difference. Though it selling like hotcakes, the CBF stunner and Flame makes …

Mahindra and Mahindra eyes Hummer

Get ready for another indian showdown, last year Tata successfully acquired Jaguar and Land Rover. This year another Indian manufacturer may get control of one of the world’s finest brand.The iconic Hummer brand of General Motors is on the block. Several parties including India’s Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, a russian company and a Chinese …

Tata might sell Chrysler’s Wrangler in India

Tata Motors could be the final saviour for yet another global car maker. Chrysler which is facing bankrtupcy because of skidding sales is looking at Asian markets to save from it. Who could be the ideal partner other than Tata’s. Chrysler has been in talks with Tata Motors to sell and assemble jeeps in India. …

Toyota plans big for India

Toyota which has been passive and blamed for its poor show in one of the world’s largest growing automotive market seems finally wakes up. Toyota today inagaurated its second plant in Bangalore. Toyota Motor has also said it will double its investment in India to Rs 2,800 crore as part of its plan to launch …