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This time the trouble visits Honda group of companies – Hero Honda and Honda Motorcycle and Scooter Ltd- with the suppliers facing problem by way of their labor strike. The major hitch is in the supply of battery , from Exide Industries Ltd, which faces problem in its Bawal factory. Hero Honda is exploring the …
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Fiat is fixing a target of 130000 cars by the period reaching 2014, which is likely to include the new B-segment car(coming out in 2102), two models of Grande Punto [images] and Linea (C segment). The move is to hike the share of Fiat to 5% by 2014 at 2.6 million cars and utility vehicles. …
Not brooding over the financial instability, Renault is on the verge of setting up an engine facility in India. The proposed facility may come off near the company’s complex situated in Oragadam in Chennai. The move is to make free flow of engines and transmissions for the low profile Logan sedan which is to be …
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Kawasaki today officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its subsidiary called India Kawasaki Motors. India Kawasaki Motors is expecting its release of several supersport, sport and cruiser models primarily in the 250 cc class or greater to drive sales up to around 1,000 units in 2010. Kawasaki entered into a technical assistance …
The hot spell of summer is best reflected in the ongoing race between Hero Honda and Bajaj in the 100cc segment. The situation is quite contra to note that it was this segment from which Bajaj withdrew some time back. But the reverse gear from Bajaj has given it the reversal of fortune. Normally the …
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The status as the second largest car maker in India is on the peril for Hyundai. The other premier car maker Tata, whose Nano [images] is spreading the wave of popularity for the cheapest car, is on the verge of launching new plant at Sanand. The facility will start producing Nano in a week’s time …
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The Talegaon facility of General Motors will be the centralized plant for all cars while Halol will look after the commercial vehicles, said its President for India. The Halol plant will give way for the proposed JV with SAIC of China. The first passenger car from Talegaon will come out in 2012 he added. The …
M&M, the pioneer name in trucks and auto industry, is turning towards the electric versions of two wheelers and e-scooters. The entry into the two wheeler sector last year prompted the company to explore the possibilities of securing a good share in the electric versions. The scooter may be in the range of 250-1000w as …
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The government’s implementation of Bharat Stage IV norms made Toyota introduce Innova in the norm compliant. The engine is same but the intercooler makes the addition to the turbocharged commonrail 2.5 lit engine. Other minor changes are in the catalytic converter and fine tuning the ECU for enhanced efficiency. The change of intercooler is displayed …
The Audi cars, known for luxury on par excellence, will soon be fitted with 8-speed tiptronic transmission in Q7 models. The major advantage of this transmission is the provision of engine running close to its ideal operating point allied with optimum efficiency. Also, the fuel consumption will be less (5%less than normal) and the technique …