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* The thunderbird twinspark produces 20bhp of maximum power * New thunderbird twinspark pumps out 28Nm of maximum torque * New Thunderbird Twinspark uses 150/280mm brakes to ensure instant stop. * Fuel efficiency of new Thunderbird Twinspark is claimed between 45 and 50kmpl Royal Enfield today launched the much expected Thunderbird Twinspark in Chennai.The new …
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Honda today launched first hybrid car in India, Civic Hybrid. An 1.3 litre petrol engine produces 95PS and an electric motor which produces 16bhp power the new civic hybrid. India is the 33rd country where Honda has launched its Civic Hybrid. “This is yet another step to strengthen Honda’s presence in India in line with …
Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki’s swift and Honda City bagged the number one position in their respective segment in the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) conducted by JD Power Asia Pacific 2008.The JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study conducted for the first time in India, ranks vehicles within eight market segments: compact cars, premium compact, entry mid-size, mid-size, …
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* The cost of running a CNG car is about Rs1.5 per km. * The cost of running an LPG car is about Rs3.5 per km. * The cost of running a petrol car is about Rs5 per km. Following Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors India’s fifth largest automaker – General Motors will soon …
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Ever since the announcement of Nano (Rs1 lakh car) hit the stands, speculations on Maruthi Suzuki nano’s rival have started. Earlier this year few newspapers reported that Maruti is secretly making a car to rival Nano under the codename “Under A”. The Under A is said to be powered by a 660cc engine. But on …
As we earlier reported http://www.vicky.in/blog/proton-to-sell-saga-and-persona-in-india/ Malayasia’s auto major is all set to drive into India. Proton has selected the Savvy hatch, entry-level sedan Saga and a mid-size car Persona for the Indian market. Saga,Persona and Savvy are currently undergoing field trials and technical evaluation at various locations in India. Recently, Proton concluded its two-day technical …
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Government of India today said that it will implement Bharat Stage-III emission norms for cars across India from April 2010, while rules in 11 major cities – Delhi/NCR, Mumbai,Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur and Agra will be made even tougher. Cars running in those 11 cities have to comply more stricter Euro …
The raising interest rates and spiking inflation has begin to show its impact on auto industry. Interest rates which is at six-year high and inflation which is at its 13 year best has left little money in the hands of buyers. Adding to this is the surge in fuel prices which results in less demand …
While the Yamaha’s latest offering R15 is already making jitters among competitors. Yamaha today said that R15 will be its starting point that means expect more from RD350 maker. “We will start a new era of Yamaha India with this bike,” Yamaha India chief executive and managing director Tsutomu Mabuchi said. “This model is extremely …
The raising fuel prices pushes every buyer to opt low cost fuels. As the production follows the demand all the major manufacturers are introducing CNG and LPG variants of their flagship products. Maruti Suzuki India’s largest car manufacturer has launched alternate fuel cars in the past. To compete with the slump in sales and to …
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