Tata Nano catches fire

Not only Tata Motors, no manufacturer ever like to see his product catching fire like this.  A new Tata Nano catches fire and burnt into flames. Definitely this is not a good publicity for  world’s renowned people’s car – Nano. This may/may not be  manufacturing defect, however the reputation has already taken a beating. ” …

Nissan to transform to CKD mode for its volume venture

The CEO of Nissan-Renault JV said that the venture likes to have the products made locally in order to reach large volume of users. As a result, Teana sedan and X-Trail SUV will hereinafter be CKDs instead of CBUs. Thus, these cars will either be made in the country or assembled, said the Corporate VP …

Mercedes-Benz on the fast track

To meet the demand from the market, Mercedes-Benz has decided to increase its production at Chakan facility by making two shifts. The facility is in the job of assembling the variants of C, E and S-Class at a capacity of 5000 cars a year at single shift. Recently the company launched GL-350 CDI Blue EFFICIENCY …

The nostalgia is back to the fore

The sensational two stroke scooters of the late eighties on the Indian roads faced a grave threat with the arrival of the Japanese 4 stroke motorcycles. The likes of Bajaj Cub, Lambretta and the most attractive LML Vespa ruled the rooster. Keeping aloof all these busy years in the automobile industry, the company is on …

KTM to be ignited by Bajaj

A new motorcycle is in the offing to be crafted by KTM Power Sports AG of Austria. The bike will be shaped by Bajaj Auto to be in the shield of nearly four times better than the net range dealt by KTM. According to KTM’s Chief Financial Officer, this bike in 125cc range also to …

Two new variants of GL class are in the list from Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has accrued two more variants of its SUV in the Indian car market. GL 350CDI BlueEfficiency is designed as seven-seated luxury SUV and is crafted with off-road package, 7-G TRONIC gear box, 4Matic Permanent all-wheel drive, full proof sun roof, electrically foldable 3rd row of seats and other regular features. Other notable features are …

Ford plans to re-enter used car market

Following the footsteps of BMW, it is now Ford to enter the used car market. the Ford Assured Programme was initially launched a decade ago for buying and selling used cars under Ford India. But it failed to romp home the desired result. But the current Indian car market is growing and the used car …