TVS launches Flame DS 125

TVS today launched re-launched its Flame motorcycle with twin spark plug. Earlier, TVS launched Flame with twin spark plug and three valves but has to withheld the sales following the patent issue raised by Bajaj Auto. Vicky.in is one few to test drive twin spark plug flame. Bajaj and TVS fought a court battle and …

Brief face lifting for Nano

The period after six months from now will see a changed outlook of Nano, as necessitated by the market feedback. Tata Motors is greasing its mind to enhance the efficiency of Nano by increasing the conventional 5000 rpm rev limit by 1000rpm for fast acceleration, particularly in the first and second gears. There will be …

The masquerade of Logan is getting new outlook

The downfall of Mahindra-Renault JV’s Logan can be attributed to many factors and its appearance is one among them. In tune with its version – low cost- it poses with low looks and is easily got rejected by the choosers of saloon cars. Now the car is undergoing necessary facelifts especially sleeker bumpers, a wide …

Bajaj creates a Dream

The country’s most popular two wheeler maker Bajaj is in a bid to join hands with an American popular company MotoCzysz to boost its image in the industry. The JV will bring out automobiles containing futuristic features with increased efficiency as well as retaining aesthetics and performance. The ‘Dream’ will meet the eco norms and …

No Reverse Gear from Honda

The onset for the JV between Honda group and Hero group is still alive, as Honda expressed its commitment to torch the flame. Hero Honda is the world’s largest two wheeler maker in which Honda and Hero group has 26% each in the JV. But there has been an air of speculation that Honda is …

Bajaj on a multi-faceted business

The proposed joint venture among Renault-Nissan-Bajaj for the low cost car ($2500) is likely to share the common parts as of bike and three-wheelers of Bajaj. In a bid to compete with Nano, the project is highly slid to Rs200-Rs300 crore from the original Rs1500 crore. The earlier project was mooted by these companies to …

India key market for future, small car on the anvil: Honda

The Japanese car maker Honda predicted that the Indian market will be the key factor for the small car projects on the lines of US and Europe market facing a crisis due to global economic downfall. Honda has no plans, however, to launch any small car projects like Nano or the one from Bajaj-Renault-Nissan JV. …

Bajaj fails to get its name on ultra-low cost car

Bajaj slips to regain its identity in the small car venture with Renault and Nissan, as the car would shield the latter’s badge. The CEO of Renault-Nissan, who was here for a summit, finalized the deal including the share of each companies and the fuel-efficient low priced car would be possibly ready by 2012. The …

Renault-Bajaj small-car will cost lower than any other made in India

At last, Renault-Bajaj alliance makes it a wonder, that the proposed low cost car would be the lower than other cars available in India. The car would hit the roads by 2012 and would be made by Bajaj with all around efficiency and fuel consistency, said the CEO of Renault. The car will be adorned …

M&M plans Rs 1,500cr car factory in Cheyyar

Mahindra and Mahindra is in the bid of starting a new project at Rs1500 crore. The unit for manufacture of car will be located in Cheyyar near Chennai and this follows its pull out from the tie-up with Nissan and Renault. Given the result of this investment, if becomes fruitful, it will be the second …