Skoda on October 24th launched a new variant of its best selling model Skoda Laura and it is named laura ambiente. Ambiente is Skoda’s third variant in the laura platform apart from the L&K and elegance. Similar to laura L&K and elegance variant, the new Laura Ambiente is powered by a 1.9L diesel engine. Laura …
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Alfa Romeo heads India
Next time when you watch a Ferrari or a jaguar or a land rover or an aston Martin you may not excite as you do now, yes these dream cars are heading India next year. Indians may dislike maybach(yes, we dislike!) the 5crore maybach is not finding enough customers but porsche’s and bentley’s are finding …
Ashok Leyland plans M&M Axe rival
Another Humvee from an Indian Manufacturer: Similar to M&M, Ashok leyland plans to foray into the utility vehicles segment with both military and civil models. Ashok Leyland has indigenously developed a new four-wheeler light specialist vehicle (LSV). Ashok Leyland’s LSV is a Humvee-type vehicle and the company will offer a prototype to the Indian army …
Diwali and Dussera Dhamaka from Bike majors
Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) reduced the price of its 100 cc bike Platina by Rs 4,000 to push sales during the upcoming festival season. Platina would now be available for Rs 29,990 (ex-showroom) as against the existing Rs 33,990. However, Bajaj Auto does not offer any discount on 125 cc DTS-Si XCD , …
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2008 Suzuki Hayabusa
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC Bore x Stroke 81.0 mm x 65.0 mm Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1 Oil capacity (overhaul) 4.0L (1.6 US gal.) Starter System Electric Transmission 6-speed constant mesh Final Drive Ratio 2.388 (43 / 18) Rake / Trail 24.2 degrees / 98 mm (3.9 in.) Wheels Front 17 M/C x …
Honda’s new dio,eterno, Activa & sporty shine
facelifted Dio,Activa and Eterno To counter the new competition – 125cc Kinetic flyte and Suzuki Access and to tap the festive demand Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) has upgraded entire scooter line-up the Activa, Dio and Eterno . The new activa,dio and eterno will look fresh with new graphics and new shades. “We have …
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Hot News – October 2007 part 2
1 lakh mania is back * Hyundai says it plans to bring an entry level car with a minimum price tag of $3000(Rs1,20,000) like the one Renault is planning. However Hyundai says it will not make 1 lakh car. Here are Hyundai’s comment on new low cost car, the small technology and proposed Tata 1 …
Hyundai new small car the i10
Hyundai’s new small car which will be slotted between santro and getz is likely to be named i10. The i10 will replace the atos prime (santro in india) in western markets. Hyundai is developing the car under the codename ‘pa’ and is currently testing the car in chennai. Hyundai’s i10 will be launched first in …
Tata’s new Indica
Tata Motors has launched an upgraded Indica – Indica V2 Turbo now comes with dual airbags and ABS. India’s largest selling diesel car – the Indica V2, has enhanced its Turbo range with a new variant, which packs in the power of the turbo-charged intercooled engine with superior safety features – dual front airbags and …
Hero Honda Hunk 150cc is out
Hero Honda’s reply to Bajaj Auto: As Bajaj invades into the Hero Honda’s strong 100cc territory through its 125cc XCD, Hero Honda comes out with an another 150cc bike to dethrone the mighty pulsar and to counter the raising apache RTR’s threat. Already there are three two 150cc bikes from the Hero Honda’s stable – …