1) Much expected Volkswagen small car concept is finally unveiled in the first day of 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The small car is named UP!(the exclamation mark really is part of the car’s name) and is a clear and strong statement for future Volkswagen design according to Volkswagen.lets look into the relevance for the Indian …
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ElectroTherm’s 750W Yospeed
Electrotherm rolled out its much awaited powerful electric bike on Septemeber 11th. Termed as ‘YoSpeed’ india’s first 750-watt electric vehicle approved by the Automotive Regulatory Authority of India (ARAI). According to Yobyke manufacturer, the new byke YO-Speed with 33AH battery and 750 watts motor, can carry two persons and run for 500 km at the …
Honda’s new city
Honda’s refurbished/upgraded city: Honda on August 11th launched refurbished versions of its sedan ‘City’. The upgraded city is equipped with features such as anti-lock brake system (ABS), dual SRS air bags, leather upholstery, new 1 DIN stereo and fog lamps. The new city comes in three more attractive colours – heather mist, carbon pearl and …
Preview on Bajaj XCD 125cc DTS-SI
XCD debuts.. Bajaj Auto on September 9th(as announced) launched its new 125 CC, DTS-Si engine-powered ‘Xceed’, priced at Rs 41,000 (ex-showroom). Bajaj bets the new bike will deliver the fuel efficiency of a 100cc bike combined with the performance of a 150cc one. Bajaj has incorporated some of features found in the 150cc bike in …
Hot News – September 2007
News from the sidelines of SIAM(Society Of Automobile Manufacturers) annual convention * Royal Enfield much hyped Unit Constructed Engine(UCE) and gear box unit is being developed will be based on the controversial twin-spark technology. The new twin spark Unit Constructed 350cc engine will power the new Thunderbird model, which is expected to hit the market …
Volkswagen passat is here!
Volkswagen Passat: The first Passat rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen’s Emden plant was 32 years ago. Since then, the Passat has become the most successful Volkswagen model after the Golf and Beetle. Over 13 million cars have been produced since 1973. The biggest markets in Europe are Germany, Italy, France and the UK. …
Preview on Kinetic Sym Flyte
125cc flyte from kinetic: Kinetic Motors has launched its much awaited 125 cc, a gearless scooter in a dealer’s conference in Goa. Kinetic Flyte is the result of kinetic’s joint venture with Taiwan-based Sang Yang Motors (SYM), the new scooter will be sold under the brand name Kinetic SYM — Flyte. Kinetic is in three …
Preview on TVS scooty teenz electric and three wheeler
photo from The Hindu TVS scooty Teenz Electric: Our earlier article electric vehicles(EV’s) in india cited the lack of major players in electric vehicle segment as the major cause for its low reach. TVS has been hinting its interest on alternative fuels, in 2004 Delhi auto show TVS showcased a concept electric vehicle with a …
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Preview on TVS Apache RTR FI & 110cc Star city
photo from The Hindu FI for apache RTR 160: While the TVS competetiors not yet relieved from the RTR shock, TVS has added another flavour to its apache. The long awaited fuel injection(FI) engine for Apache RTR 160 is finally here. The Apache RTR 160 FI is the third bike to get this innovative technology …
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Preview on TVS 125cc flame
Photo from The Hindu TVS 125cc Flame: Out of the seven TVS launches, this is the hottest launch not only for the sake of name – the flame. This 125cc bike which replaces the 125cc victor, has already triggered fire between the India’s top two wheeler manufacturer. Bajaj Auto has decided to sue TVS Motor …