The 9th Auto Expo 2008, which began on January 10, concluded on Friday with a joint address by industry bodies and organisers CII, ACMA and SIAM. The Auto Expo 2008 was the biggest ever in terms of size, number of participants, visitors turn-out and business. Preliminary estimates indicate that the auto carnival attracted about 1.8 …
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Bajaj to buy stake in Triumph
Bajaj which chased Triumph and Ducati earlier finally put off the plans because of high valuation. Now Bajaj gets another chance, yes, Triumph plans a indian foray and hence it actively scouts for an Indian partner. Who else than Bajaj can be perfect mate for selling cruisers. Indications are that Triumph may be open to …
Maruti Suzuki to produce Kizashi
Maruti Suzuki plans debut into the luxury car segment with the Kizashi in 2010. Kizashi which is being showcased at the Auto Expo will get production form soon. Maruti Kizashi is expected to be the first all-wheel drive sedan in the luxury D segment. Maruti’s Kizashi will carry an advanced four-valve turbo-fired two-litre petrol, Euro …
BMW launches M series in India
BMW which is very bullish on Indian market is now offered indian customers 6 new beamers. M-series which includes M3 coupe,M5 sedan,M6 Convertible and BMW 6 series individual and BMW 7 series individual. These BMW M cars and BMW individual can be ordered at BMW dealership. BMW will import all these cars as CBU. Currently …
Honda’s Aviator Scooter for males
Honda the leading scooter maker in india has added another scooter called Aviator to its line-up. But unlike its other products this new aviator will target urban male who loves performance but needs a hassle free vehicle. The new Aviator scooter is powered by the same engine which powers the activa. Aviator produces 7bhp of …
Skoda Fabia launched
Skoda created a new segment by launching the Fabia super hatch in India at the Auto Expo. Skoda which launched the Fabia in March 2007 for western markets has brought the car to India in 8 variants. Skoda has introduced the Fabia with 1.4L TDI PD (Turbo Direct Injection, Pumpe Deuse) diesel engine which pumps …
Auto Expo Live: Volkswagen plans Jetta sedan
Delhi Auto Expo attracted a new player from European this time. Volkswagen which is building a plant in maharashtra presented 10 models at the Auto Expo. In 2008, Jetta sedan will be the first one from Volkswagen India. Volkswagen will bring the world’s bestseller to india by mid 2008. Volkswagen has finalised two engined for …
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Auto Expo Live: Triumph Rocket III for India
Triumph Motorcycles known for making Daytona’s plans a foray into the Indian cruise bikes market. Triumph showcased iconic Rocket III at the Auto Expo and will start selling the cruise bikes by the end of 2008. Currently, Triumph is looking for distributors in India. Bajaj is the whom Triumph is talking for distributing cruise bikes. …
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Auto Expo Live: Fiat palio MultiJet Diesel
Fiat which plans to make comeback into Indian market showcased some of the cars ever produced around around the world. Fiat at the Auto Expo clearly shown its commitment to the Indian market. Fiat stall pulled crowds with the new 500 (cinquecento), grande punto, Linea and Bravo. While the Fiat’s new 500 and Bravo will …
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Auto Expo Live:ICML plans world car by 2010
ICML which launched the Rhino Rx at the Auto Expo has displayed a concept car and unveiled its plans on much touted world car platform. The newly launched Rhino Rx is powered by 2.0L MG Rover diesel enginewhich cranks out 100bhp of maximum power at 3600rpm and a maximum torque of 220Nm at 2400rpm. This new …
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