Bavina’s new electric car

Chinese vehicle manufacturers have already started making ripples in India’s passenger vehicle market . Last year china’s guangzhou and india’s xenitis made a venture called global auto which is now well known for its Rock 100cc(Rs20,000). Soon this chinese presence will be felt in the 1.4million car industry. In alliance with Chennai based Bavina’s industries …

Loss of face for Tata Motors

Tata Motors which is being criticized for poor quality in its products in domestic market faced a major upset when JD Power and Associates quality study adjudged Tata Motors as the worst performer among the 23 passenger cars in South Africa. The vehicles were compared on the basis of initial quality feedback given by customers. …

BMW eyes comeback

After the Indian government initative, that allowed manufacturers to import bikes above 800cc category,  global bike makers planned to make their mark in 7 million indian two wheeler market. Yamaha recently launched its 1000cc R1 and  1600cc MT-01, others like Suzuki and Honda are mulling at their options. Buoyed by the response for its sedans …

Maruti,Hyundai and GM to raise prices!

Discounts are over! Starting 2008 your dream car may cost more. Three out of five largest car sellers have decided to raise price across all the models. Others will follow soon. Manufacturers have cited high raw material cost and freight cost for the price raise. Maruti Suzuki: Maruti Suzuki plans to increase prices of its …

Cars and Bikes to be launched in 2008

Compact cars Skoda Fabia Chevrolet spark variant Chevrolet new Aveo U-VA Maruti Suzuki swift sedan Maruti Suzuki splash Another small car from Maruti suzuki Hyundai i20 Hyundai i10 CRDe Hyundai i10 automatic Tata 1 lakh car ‘jeh’ Tata Indica V3 Tata indica hybrid Tata Indigo compact Honda new jazz Renault sandero Fiat grande punto Fiat …

Eye opener for Auto Expo 2008, New delhi – Part 2

Hyundai: Korean auto maker Hyundai may showcase its Genesis, Qarmac, HCD ‘Hellion’ and HND Veloster concept cars. Hyundai officials have indicated it will showcase some fine concepts at the January Auto Expo. Apart from the concepts, cars which will hits the indian roads in 2008 or 2009 will also be displayed at the expo. Hyundai’s …

Apache goes patrol

Caution: don’t try to outsmart traffic constable with your 150cc bike(atleast in Tamilnadu). Yes, TVS Motor Company has handed over 101 patrol motorcycles fitted with warning lamps, a siren, a wireless microphone and a high power search lamp–as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility project to Tamilnadu government. As part of the donation cops in …

Hot Photos – December 2007

1) Whatever you call new dio or new activa, Honda plans to launch the new generation ‘lead’ in india. The current dio is based on last generation lead. Honda recently unveiled the new ‘lead’ for international market. Honda’s lead is by a 4 stroke ,108cc, liquid cooled, Fuel Injection engine. In addition a larger airbox, …

Vroom at 100kmph! it’s legal

You will soon be able to legally check whether the new speed monster you bought does the promised zero to 100 in 9 seconds flat and takes you from Delhi to Jaipur in under three hours. For the first time since 1989, the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry is to notify new speed limits …