AMW to launch LCV in India

AMW a prominent HCV player plans to foray into the burgeoning LCV segment. AMW showcased its LCV at the Auto Expo. AMW LCV will be an 1.5-3 tonne vehicle. This mini truck segment is currently dominated by Tata’s Ace and Piaggio Ape truk. Recently, Force motors forayed into this segment with its new M4. The …

Auto Expo: Tata launches CNG Ace

Passenger car segment: Tata Motors today launched the new Sumo Grande, Indigo CS (Compact Sedan) and the Indica Direct Injection Common Rail (DICOR) version which will be progressively available in showrooms through January and beginning of February. The new generation Indica, which goes on sale in the latter part of 2008, was also unveiled at …

Auto Expo: Tata’s new pick-up Xenon XT Dicor

Xenon XT (Cross Terrain): Tata today launched the new Xenon in two variants Xenon XT and Xenon single cab. The new Xenon XT (Cross Terrain) is a lifestyle pick-up with stylish looks, comfortable interiors and 4 x 4 off-road capabilities. Xenon XT has an electrical shift-on-the-fly mechanism for the 4×4 application with limited slip differential. …

Bajaj’s to make truck on lite platform

Bajaj which unveiled the ‘lite’ platform today has said that it will use this platform for both the cargo vehicle and small car. Bajaj will roll out two commercial vehicle on this platform in 2009. Two base models with short and longer wheelbases on lite platform will be launched. Both these trucks will be powered …

Tata plans $250m eco-car plant in Thailand

Few weeks back we reported you on Global auto makers plan to make Thailand an eco-car hub under the heading Is Thailand edging out India? Tata Motors which will soon roll out the new generation sprint through its alliance with Thailand based Thonburi. Tata Motors will produce 35,000 pickups from 2008 in Thailand. Now, it …

Tata Ace Electric – Pictorial Preview

Recently we reported tata is producing hybrid version of indica and electric variant of tata ace. Now Tata has showcased an ace electric at the Bologna motor show. Here is the detailed preview Tata ace electric(elektro in italy). 1) Tata Ace Electro / electric: Tata introduced indian first 4-wheeler mini trzuck way back in 2005. …

Bajaj’s new three wheeler RE GDi

Bajaj Auto which reported 18% drop in sales(Y-o-Y) in three wheeler segment in November launched a new autorickshaw today (December 08th). Christened as RE GDi, the new three wheeler incorporates the latest technology the gasoline direct injection engine to achieve substantially lower emissions than even the alternate ‘clean’ fuel CNG vehicles. Bajaj Auto claims the …

Kerala Automobiles new van & autorickshaw

Kerala Automobiles Ltd launched two vehicles -Kerala 1000 pick-up van and Kerala passenger deluxe autorickshaw in the three-wheeler segment on Novemeber 21st.Kerala automobile plans to sell 300 vehicles a month through its dealer network in kerala. Kerala Automobile also developes LPG powered vehicles developed which will be introduced in the market in the near future. …

Tata’s new TL Sprint (Xenon)

Tata readies new Tatamobile – the Xenon: Tata Motor’s is giving final touches to its new one-tonne pickup the Sprint, which is showcased in 2006 Bologona motor show and will be launched in India soon. The Sprint is a derivative of the original Tatamobile, and the current Telcoline. Tata’s TL Sprint might be christened as …

Preview on new Tata safari 2.2L Dicor

Tata in turbo mode…. Tata will kickstart its assault against the slumping sales and its rivals with the new safari 2.2L DICOR. Tata along with its partner Fiat is planning 8 new models(not facelifted) within next one year. Safari 2.2L DICOR will be the first one to roll out from Tata’s arsenal. 2.2L , twin-cam …