Volkswagon to scale up production in next three years

Volkswagen has fixed a new scale for the next three years of production in its Chakan plant. The information from the Member of the Board of its Passenger car division said the domestic need will be taken care of fully by sidelining the export market. VW sees a good response to its new launch in …

Eko Vehicles (India) and Lootah Group (UAE) ink a pact

In a view to promote better commercial market in auto industry, Eko vehicles of India and Lootah Group of UAE have signed a deal pact. Under this pact there will be movement of solar car and solar boats, which have much prospects in the Gulf, region said the CEO of Eko Vehicles. He expressed the …

Hyundai to raise prices in April

Hyundai is certain to raise its price, by Rs5000, from April, said its regional sales manager, quoting the shifting from BSII to BS IV norm. the increase, second after the Central Budget, may be in the range of Rs4000-Rs5000 and the customers need not worry about the rise as they will not be wholly burdened …

Two wheeler makers on the high spirit

The Indian two wheeler is already jam packed with vehicles from the three Musketeers- Hero Honda, Bajaj and TVS. The trend now forces them to increase their production-a minimum of 1.5 million – to meet the demand in another two or three years. On the higher score Honda Motorcycle & Scooter is on the verge …

Bajaj Auto targets sale of 4 million bikes, 3-wheelers in 2010-11

Bajaj’s target for this FY will be 4 million two wheelers from 2.9million, a 40% hike in its growth. Of this, export may constitute one million which too may find the increase from 900000 units of the last year. This fiscal may see the EBITDA (earning before interest tax, depreciation, and amortization) to cross 20%. …

BMW clocks the hope of big targets in pre-owned car sales

The world reputed German car maker of luxury segment, BMW is setting its foot towards a more growth in the pre-owned car sales. It estimates to attain a growth of 30% in India through new dealerships for its BMW Premium Selection. Starting this April, the company wants to install its brand image thereby attaining this …

Jetta, Passat To Get New Engines

Come April 1 there will be busy schedule among the car makers to meet the Bharat IV norms on emission. Volkswagen has devised to replace the engines in its Jetta and Passat. In addition to this brief modification in engine, Jetta will undergo in the shape of grille, bumper and the hood. The existing105bhp PumpDuse …

Skoda to fit new versions of diesel for Laura and Superb

Skoda has finally decided to infuse the new models Laura and Superb with the diesel engines found in its Passat and Jetta. To facilitate the Bharat IV norms this engine will replace the Pump Duse which is ready for phase out gradually. The existing engine in Laura is from the two – 1.9 TDI and …

Royal Enfield Launches Electra Twinspark

As you read it at vicky.in few days back, Royal Enfield has launched the twinspark version of Electra bike. “The Electra Twinspark can now benefit from the superb performance, reliability and fuel-efficiency of the construction engine, whilst retaining the unmistakable character of a Royal Enfield,” the company said. The Electra Twinspark is priced at Rs …

Tata Nano catches fire

Not only Tata Motors, no manufacturer ever like to see his product catching fire like this.  A new Tata Nano catches fire and burnt into flames. Definitely this is not a good publicity for  world’s renowned people’s car – Nano. This may/may not be  manufacturing defect, however the reputation has already taken a beating. ” …