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Mahindra Launch Ugly Compact Truck

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The Mahindra Gio is India’s first 4 wheel 0.5 ton Compact Truck. Priced at Rs. 1.65 lakh, (ex-showroom) for the BSII version and Rs. 1.68 lakh for the BSIII version, the compact truck is powered by a 9.1 HP Kohler engine from Kohler, USA. A mileage of 27kmpl ensures that this truck sells as hot as it looks.

Chevrolet Captiva Now Cheaper

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The Chevrolet Captiva is now cheaper by Rs 2.16 lakh for the manual transmission version and Rs 2.32 lakh for the automatic transmission version. Don't thank GM yet, go and thank Toyota for launching the Fortuner.

Advantages Of Having Automatic Transmission

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Tata Nano Tuned By Abarth

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Not really, these are just photoshop pics of the Nano Abarth. But would you want a car which has all show and no go?

Hyundai Santa Fe Launch In 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Hyundai will launch the new Santa Fe in India next year. The company is also planning to launch an 800cc small car by 2011. The Santa Fe will compete with the Chevrolet Captiva, Toyota Fortuner and Honda CR-V.

Mercedes Actros Trucks To Be Used By Mumbai Fire Brigade

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Mumbai Fire Brigade has become the first Government owned rescue organization to utilize Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks. The New Actros is the most technologically advanced heavy-end truck in India with features like three-millimetre-thick, pressure-tight guard plate for the radiator and engine, Automatic Telligent Gearshift, first of its kind 8×4 configuration with 2 front steered axles, safety features like ABS, ASR among others makes the Actros the reliable and obvious choice for demanding applications as required for Fire Tenders.

Audi Q5 To Be Assembled In India

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Audi will start assembling the Q5 in India by March, 2010. Audi would start a new line of production for the Q5 with an initial capacity of 500 units per year. Audi currently assembles its luxury sedans A4 and A6 at its Aurangabad plant.

"We will start local assembling of our SUV Q5 at the Aurangabad plant. This year we are expecting to sell 200 units of the car, while it should go up to 500 units from next year," Audi India Md Benoit Tiers said.

Mahindra Xylo Review & Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Mahindra's Xylo has managed to outsell the Toyota Innova. Read the Mahindra Xylo Diesel Test Drive Review.

2010 Toyota Prado India Launch Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be launched in India soon. The new Prado will be powered by a 3.0 D4D diesel powerplant from the Fortuner and will see a slight price hike.

SSC Ultimate Aero In India Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

US based Shelby Super Car (SSC) is to launch the Ultimate Aero in India. The supercar is world’s fastest car capable of reaching a top speed of 413kmph and costs over Rs. 6 crore.

SSC has decided to launch the supercar in Mumbai in the next few months and follow it up with a Delhi launch. India will be the third market where the car is sold after the US and Russia.

Carnation + DC = Disaster Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Carnation Auto has partnered with Dilip Chhabria to modify cars. The customized kits made for the Tata Nano is priced ar Rs. 80,000/-, the Maruti Swift kit is priced between Rs. 45,000-60,000/- and the Honda City kit costs Rs. 60,000-75,000/-

Bajaj Sells 1 Lakh Discover 135

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Bajaj has managed to sell 1 lakh units of the new Discover DTS-Si in just 50 days. The company has ramped up the production of the 100cc bike to 80,000 with the help of its Pantnagar capacity.

Honda Jazz AT Coming Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

With the success of automatic cars increasing, Honda India plans to launch a automatic variant of the Jazz. Thought nothing is confirmed as of yet, but it is expected the car will be launched in 2010.

Hyundai Sets Up Driving School In Chennai

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the largest exporter and the second largest automobile manufacturer, today, honoured 19 drivers who completed their training at the newly formed ‘Hyundai Driving School’ in Chennai. This driving school, set up under the aegis of Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), aims to provide driver training which will lead to livelihood opportunities for the economically backward youth in the villages around the factory.

With an annual investment of Rs.12 lakh, towards the operation of the Driving School which is located within the factory premises, Hyundai Motor India Foundation, plans to accommodate 4 batches of trainees every year and aims to train around 100 youth to be disciplined drivers.

Nissan To Launch Sports Car 370Z

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Nissan will launch the new 370Z in India as part of its strategy to offer more cars to its customers. The 370Z will be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo and will be brought in as a CBU.

Is Seat Headed To India?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

There is no confirmed news about Seat's entry into India but the Ibiza was caught testing in India. Does it mean we can expect Seat to step in to manufacture their weird looking cars?

New Tata Indigo Manza Launch On 14th October

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Yes finally Tata Motors will launch the much awaited new Indigo called the Manza. It will have the same engines as the Fiat Linea and will cost between Rs. 5.5-7.5 lakhs.

Hyundai i20 Diesel Review & Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Hyundai's onslaught on the Swift and Grande Punto is here. Read the Hyundai i20 Diesel Test Drive Review.

Bajaj To Launch Pulsar 350

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Bajaj is developing a 350cc Pulsar which will be launched only by 2012. The fastest Bajaj Pulsar is expected to come with liquid cooling but engineers are finding it tough to design a effective cooling system. The reason for using an oil cooled system over a water cooled system is the saving in space and weight.

Tata Steel To Provide Skin Panels For Small Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Tata Steel will possibly supplying skin panels to Toyota and Nissan for their upcoming small cars in India. Toyota’s manufacturing facility for rolling out a small car in the country is located in Bangalore, whereas Nissan is constructing a car facility in association with French partner Renault in Chennai.

60000 Tata Nanos To Be On Road By July 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Tata Motors will deliver up to 60,000 units of the Nano by July, 2010 while remaining committed to handing over the first one lakh cars by next year once its mother plant in Sanand goes live. The new plant in Sanand is likely to be ready by the end of this financial year.

The Nano is currently being manufactured at Tata Motors' Pantnagar facility, which has an annual capacity of 50,000 units. Once the upcoming Sanand facility comes into action the first 1,00,000 deliveries will be done in October-December 2010.

Volvo To Launch S60 In 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Volvo will launch the S60 sedan in India next year. The reintroduced S60 would be brought in as a CBU. Volvo is also consider setting up an assembly facility in India as soon as they start selling at least 2,000 units a year.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Launch At Auto Expo

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

HM-Mitsubishi are going to launch the Lancer Evolution X at the 2010 Auto Expo in January. The car is expected to be priced around Rs. 30 lakhs.

Fiat Linea Petrol Review & Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

The Fiat Linea has been performing very well. Read the Fiat Linea 1.4 Petrol Test Drive Review.

Hyundai To Phase Out Getz

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Hyundai plans to phase out the Getz in India by 2011. The diesel variant has already been phased out and the petrol variant will be phased out subsequently.