TaMo’s ambitious ‘Air Car’ faces starting trouble

The long awaited Air Car ranges from the co-efforts of Tata Motors and a French firm MDI is blocked away on technical snags. The car was to have run on the roads purely on compressed air as the only fuel. The technical aspects quoted for the problem are vehicle ranging, low engine temperature and cooling, …

Tata Motors to test the current flow for electric Indica

Tata’s proposed electric car in Indica will have a feasibility study before its formal launch. The car is in the shape form with the technical assistance from Norway-based firm to be marketed in Europe by 2011. According to an official from Tata Motors, the study is planned before the launch when the product is fully …

Centre may cut duty on hybrid vehicles

The Indian government is pleasing the hybrid vehicles with a cut on duty. This is made to promote eco-friendly cars and encourage the makers, according to the Union Heavy Industries Minister. The move will be co-jointly decided by the Ministry with the Finance Ministry. The government is ready to analyse any suggestions from relevant corners, …

From 2011, all vehicles will have fuel efficiency tags

The government has mandated all vehicles to display the fuel efficiency tags from 2011. The menace due to increased pollution has compelled the government to come out with such a proposal. The practice now is that the vehicle manufacturers are volunteering to do this. The Ministry of Forest and Environment claims that the auto industry …

Maruti gears up to roll out 1 million cars by fiscal end

Maruti Suzuki will reach the peak of 1million cars by this fiscal end, a feat to be realized after its launch of Maruti 800 some six years ago. This hope is revived in the chit of demands in domestic and export market this year. If clicked, it will be a rare milestone in the Indian …

Hero-Proton talks on crack!

The anticipated business talks between Hero group in India and the Malaysian car maker Proton Holdings Bhd is pending at disposal. This is due to the unexpected hospitalization of the Proton Chairman in Chennai. It seems that the talks may not prosper as Hero group is not too willing to think about. This is the …

Bajaj Auto to roll out more bikes

The Pune-based Indian two wheeler king Bajaj is on top gear to deliver the largesse of its products. The company is gradually retaining its stability after the dismal shows in the last year. There will be entry into premium class bikes as the company is the second largest maker in India, after Hero Honda. Bajaj …

TVS launches Wego in India

You read it first at vicky.in As you read it, TVS launches Wego Scooter in the Indian market today. Wego which comes with 110cc engine develops 8bhp f maximum power at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 8 Nm at 5500 rpm. Wego use larger 90/90-12 tyres at both front and rear. The dimensions of …

TVS launches its Clutchless bike – TVS Jive

You read it first at vicky.in TVS Motors has today launched its much awaited clutchless bike Jive in the Indian market. Powered by an 110cc engine, Jive develops 8.4bhp of maximum power at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 8.3Nm. Jive comes with T-Matic technology.  Jive comes with 4-speed transmission but features an handsfree gearshift. …