Honda

Aided by groundbreaking technologies of DCT (Dual clutch transmission) and 1237cc, 170Bhp engine, the new vehicle will find its way into India during Q3 of 2010. In spite of the cost speculation, the bike is nearing the process of getting into India, with the apex body in Japan gave its consent. Since its launch in …

Bajaj readies radical remedies

Bajaj is all set to scrap scooter production and divert its folio to exclusive motorcycles. The experience gained at the nightmarish sale of scooter and scooterete has forced the company to withdraw its once famous Hamara Bajaj slogan into antiquity. By this move, there will be no production of Chetak or Krystal and the resources …

Eko launches India

The electric vehicles supremo Eko of Banglore has launched India’s first hybrid scooter and the cheapest one. Strike, the cheapest in the electric segment, @Rs22000 does not require any registration or road tax. The choice is there for choosing the battery capacity at an additional cost. ET-120 the next one is the first hybrid scooter …

Tata may face aversion from Carnation-Fiat alliance

The proposed tie-up between Fiat Italy and the Indian service company Carnation (of Jagdish Khattar) is in the offing. Under this pact, Carnation will take care of vehicles belonging to Magneti Marelli – Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. This pact raised many eyebrows in the industry that Fiat has a tie-up with Tata for promoting …

Mahindra to launch Maxximo

You read it first at vicky.in Vicky spy team has come up with an incredible scoop on Mahindra’s new vehicle. Following the launch of gio, Mahindra would soon launch another mini truck called “Maxximo”. WHile the gio is 0.5 ton truck, the new maxximo would be 0.8tonne (800kg) truck. The styling will be unique on …

Yamaha launches 2010 R1 in India

Yamaha today launched 2010 version of its superbike R1 in India. Yamaha launched R1 and MT-01 in india in 2007. The superbike sold well beyond Yamaha’s expectations. “While the market for superbikes in India is still limited, consumer response to our previously launched superbikes has been overwhelming. Its (2010 YZF-R1) launch signifies our successful brand …

Maruti Suzuki at Auto Expo

What to expect? Maruti Suzuki which raised eyebrows with the unveiling of A-star concept at 2008 Auto expo will showcase slew of new models to excite the visitors at 2010 Delhi Auto Expo. * Maruti Eco – Launch of new versa * Maruti new WagonR * Maruti new Swift – with Ritz K-series engine * …

Nano’s first body paint unit at Sanand to be complete in June

The Nano’s first painted body unit in Sanand will be ready by June 2010. The unit is to engage the robot for reducing carbondioxide emission. For this purpose, Durr India Pvt Ltd is the authority on turnkey basis for Tata. This paint shop is one of the units for Nano manufacture. The technology employed here …

A warm welcome for Tata from Italy

Italy’s call for saving the downfall of Fiat is flashed in the Indian auto industry and the targeted are Tata Motors and M&M. the call came from the Italy’s Economic Development Minister who was here to promote the business deals at $8billion. The Italy car unit in the Sicilian island may be taken over by …