Chevrolet Spark’s Diwali offer

Spark gets dearer… GM India today announced a fabulous offer for its hot hatch – Chevrolet Spark.  Spark is competing with Maruti Suzuki’s Zen Estilo and Hyundai’s santro.  Chevrolet Spark’s base model would now be available for Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), a discount of Rs 53,000 over the existing price of Rs 3.32 lakh. …

Hero – Ultra Velociti, Optima & Three wheeler

Hero -Ultra.. Hero Cycles Ltd (HCL) entered into a joint venture with the Ultra Motor Co (UMC), a Britain-based electric vehicle company, to form Hero Ultra Pvt Ltd. The Hero Cycles earlier in Oct 2006 signed a technical collaboration-cum-joint marketing agreement with the UMC to produce and jointly market a range of electric-powered two-wheelers in …

Diwali and Dussera Dhamaka from auto majors

As the festive fever gripples auto majors are rolling out new models and upgraded models. Hyundai’s getz prime diesel Honda’s new city, skoda superb and Ford Fiesta Fida edition and Tata safari Dicor are the few upgrades. Bajaj’s XCD and TVS 7 proposed launches are the new models from two wheeler majors. Others are planning …

Hot News – October 2007

* ABS is soon to become mandatory for all vehicles in India soon. Installing ABS could become mandatory in the next few months since discussions between vehicle manufacturers, government and other stakeholders are already in an advanced stage. As part of the Natrip(National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) an ABS brake test pad is …

Preview on new Tata safari 2.2L Dicor

Tata in turbo mode…. Tata will kickstart its assault against the slumping sales and its rivals with the new safari 2.2L DICOR. Tata along with its partner Fiat is planning 8 new models(not facelifted) within next one year. Safari 2.2L DICOR will be the first one to roll out from Tata’s arsenal. 2.2L , twin-cam …

Hot Photos – October 2007

1) Hyundai santa Fe will replace the ageing Tucson soon in India. Hyundai has been witnessing poor sales in the SUV segment due to the advent of Ford Endeavour CRDi and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. As Chevrolet Captiva, Volkswagen Tiguan and Mitsubishi Outlander on the cards, Hyundai has to bring this 2nd generation santa fe …

Pictorial Preview of Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark

For the latest report visit http://www.vicky.in/blog/royal-enfield-thunderbird-gets-twinspark/ To read the test drive report report or review on new Thunderbird Twinspark visit http://www.vicky.in/blog/thunderbird-twinspark-pictorial-review/ 1) Bullet’s new avatar will be out soon! Yes, Royal Enfield’s first engine with integrated gearbox is ready. In Indian context the 350cc Thunderbird will be fitted with this UCE (Unit Constructed Engine) or …

Kinetic Sym Flyte – Pictorial Review

1) Kinetic Sym flyte 125cc :Those who wish to enjoy the performance of the eterno and mileage of Scooty pep plus suddenly has two choices in their hand- suzuki access and kinetic sym flyte will fit the demand. Kinetic Flyte is the result of kinetic’s joint venture with Taiwan-based Sang Yang Motors (SYM). 2) Kinetic …

Bajaj 125cc XCD DTS-Si Pictorial Review

1) Bajaj 125cc XCD DTS-SI the much touted Bajaj’s weapon to scuttle 100cc bikes is ready to serve the customers. Bajaj claims the new XCD DTS-SI will deliver the fuel efficiency of a 100cc bike while the performance will be on par with a 150cc one. Bajaj has incorporated some of features found in the …

Hyundai’s Getz prime diesel

Hyundai Motor India Ltd, on Thursday announced the launch of the diesel variant of Getz Prime. Hyunda has strapped its Verna engine into the getz prime. Getz Prime Diesel is fitted with a 1.5 litre common rail direct injection (CRDi) engine that will deliver 110 BHP of power at 4000 rpm and an impressive torque …