Following other car majors such as Volkswagen, Renault and Honda Japanese auto major Toyota on August 22nd said it could launch a small car in India within two years and its second plant may come up at the existing location in Bangalore. Toyota is said to be weighing its options between India and Brazil for …
Monthly Archives: August 2007
BMW 5 series Pictorial Review Interiors
1) BMW 5 series 523i with doors open: the BMW 5 Series Sedan’s standard run-flat tyres are capable of being driven long distances even after a puncture. Because of this the need for a spare tyre is eliminated, reducing weight and freeing boot space on every single journey. In addition, the standard Tyre Pressure Indicator …
BMW 5 series Pictorial Review Exteriors
1) BMW 523i front view BMW 5 series is available in three petrol variants – 523i (price Rs37 lakh) 525i (Rs40.9 lakh) and 530i (Rs45 lakh) and one diesel variant – 525d (Rs42.4 lakh). The prices are uniform across the country. BMW already has eight dealers in India – Bangalore,Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai(2), Chandigarh & Delhi(2) …
Tata’s new car runs on air
Tata – MDI air car: In February 2007 Tata Motors signed an agreement with MDI of France for application in India of MDI’s path-breaking technology for engines powered by air. MDI or Moteur Developpment International of France has successfully developed engines running on CAT (Compressed Air Technology) and has been testing them in a number …
Hyundai Pa Pictorial preview
Very few information about this upcoming car from Hyundai is available. Here are those 1) Hyundai’s PA will come in three variants, and is likely to be priced in the Rs 3.9-4.5 lakh segment, right in the middle of Santro’s top-end model and Getz’s low-end model. Hyundai may plan to launch the PA this september …
LML’s new vespa scooters NV SPL & Select II
LML is back LML (Lohia Machines) is planning to make a comeback with its Vespa brand geared-scooters. After a break of 14 months,LML has launched its 150cc Vespa brands – NV SPL and Select II with an on-road price of Rs 35,000 in New Delhi this week. LML has started operations with two dealers in …
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Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R Pictorial Review 2
1) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R -178hp engine is lubricated by 3300ml engine oil and it is water cooled. Thumbnail photos shows the radiator and four exhaust pipes very unusual for a bike 2) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R left arm & right arm controls and instrument panel. Thanks to Bajaj and TVS the controls are familiar …
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Hot scoops on Getz diesel,Honda’s small car and more
Hyundai: Getz diesel: Hyundai Getz diesel will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2008(january to April). Getz diesel may be powered by a much powerful 1.4L diesel engine since the Hyundai arch rival Maruti swift is currently powered by 1.3L engine. The Swift’s 1.3L engine is going to power the next generation indica …
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Bajaj’s new commuter bike the eXceed
For the price consciuos: Bajaj has been trying to grab the No 1 slot from Hero Honda but absence of any pulsar like motorcycle in the commuter segment hinders the company for a long time. Infact Bajaj itself on the record said that it wants to exit the 100cc segment. It cited the low margin …
Hot Photos – August 2007
1) a) Tata’s new safari which will be powered by a 2.2L DICOR engine producing 140bhp. b) Tata’s new sumo which will be powered by a 2.2L or 3L DICOR engine.The new sumo will shed boxy look instead new sumo will get more curves and lines for contemporary look. Both the new safari and sumo …