A good show by Indian market in car sales

The Indian car market has brought some laurels to its credit with the sale increasing by 12-13% in the FY ending March 2011, said Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM ). Further growth is anticipated due to increased income sources and banking facilitations. In addition the car makers are coming out with new launches in …

Two wheelers to be sold with life shield

The auto dealers country wide, and the manufacturers in the capital city,will abide by the Supreme Court’s directive on compulsory helmet. Hereinafter, registration of new vehicles will be made only after the buyers buy a new original helmet from the dealers. This directive is a result of a judgment made by the apex court to …

Fourth price rise for four wheelers

The global car makers GM, Ford and Toyota have fallen to the state of hiking the prices of their vehicles fourth time in a row. They seek to sustain the profitability transiting from cheap demand and the force behind the rise is the commodity prices. The proposed hike may be in the range of 0.5% …

Mahindra to launch Xylo micro-hybrid

Mahindra and Mahindra has said it will launch micro-hybrid variant of its MPV – Xylo. Micro hybrids are not regular hybrids but uses electric power while idling thus increasing the fuel efficiency. Mahindra already sells Bolero micro-hybrid and Scorpio micro-hybrid. “We plan to launch the Xylo micro-hybrid before the end of the year,” M&M president–automotive …

TVS launches Max-4R

TVS has launched the Max-4R motorcycle in Indore. TVS Max R has huge fan following but it was phased out in 2005 owing to the tighter emission norms. TVS decided to re-launch the cult brand to regain its ground in the mass commuter segment. TVS already sells star sport and auto-clutch Jive in the 110cc …

Audi to run on top gear in production in India

Audi, the world famous car maker, is intending to boost its production capacity to 6000 units per year in another 5 years. The units will be produced from its Aurangabad plant, said its Head for India, at an investment of 30 million Euros from which 50% has already been invested. The same plant will assemble …

Supreme Court upholds the verdict

The legal tussle over the compulsory sale of helmets along with new two wheelers has come to an end with the Indian Supreme Court upholding the verdict. The plea was initiated by SIAM to quash the law. While dismissing the petition, the bench read out the verdict that the manufacturers of two wheelers have to …

Superbikes ride into steep base

Gone are the days when only select range of motorcycle could ride into the top terrains of mountains. Now it is found that one out of ten superbikes sold has the capacity to reach the peaks. The bikes under this category are priced in the range of Rs10 lakh – Rs60 lakhs. These superbikes are …