Tatas tune up plan to revive Jaguar, Land Rover

Tatas has churned out its plan to make a reverse turn with Jaguar and Land Rover. As a result, one of the two West Midland plants will see the shut down in 2014, with the company going for expanding the product range and reducing the costs. Right from its purchase of these two brands from …

Volkswagen’s Polo to hit Indian market

Volkswagen Polo ready for launch in the next year. The car is a hatchback range to vie with B+2 segment, which consists of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Honda Jazz, Chevrolet UVA and the Punto from Fiat. There is nothing new that VW is entering this segment which is a potential one as other car makers Toyota, …

Hero launches E-spirit

The India based Munjals group Hero has launched the country’s first ever high-speed electric bikes. Priced at Rs37,400/ the initial launch is in UP followed by other cities in the country. E-Spirit, christened as the bikes rides out, the vehicle will meet the norms of environment protection and the budget of the buyers. With the …

Reva to launch NXG and NXR in India

Reva to electrify the two wheeler markets with its two models. The Bangalore based Indian electric four two wheeler company Reva has scintillated the Frankfurt Motor Show with its two new ranges NXR and NXG. The two bikes will be launched in India next year, said the company. The NXR is scheduled for launch in …

Suzuki to launch a scooter, a 150cc motorcycle and a superbike

Suzuki Motorcycle India has drawn the sketch for the economy brands in India, by introducing entry-level motorbikes and second premium bike. In addition there will be a gearless scooter in 2011, said the company’s VP(sales &Marketing). Currently Suzuki is in the market with its five models- the gearless scooter Access 125, Zeus 125cc, GS150R and …

Renault-Nissan looking at engine unit for car JV

Move appears inevitable to boost localisation content, for cost control. Renault and Nissan , two giants of the car industry are greasing their hands in their bid to increase the engine and transmission facility in India. With an investment of Rs4500 crore, the companies are earmarking the production stint of 400000 units a year from …

Fortune favoured the Brave- Toyota

It’s time to boom over for Toyota’s Fortuner, the new SUV as the rival brands- HondaCR-V, Ford Endeavor, Mitsubishi Pajero and GM Captiva- all running after the zodiac forecast. Within a month of its launch, this Fortuner could really be a fortune for Toyota with the bookings crossing 7000 vehicles already, a figure surpassing the …

Ultra launches Fun and Shakthi

An electrifying information about Ultra Motors is that the company has unleashed two of its new range of electric bikes @ Rs28,300 and Rs31,900 respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). The models, Ultra Fun and Ultra Shakthi are designed as low speed ranges, and quite in tune with the electric motorbikes, they do not require driving license. The …

Volkswagen’s Polo to hit Indian market 2

Volkswagen, the European car maker, has framed the official launch of its Polo in India in next year. The small car move by VW is already in the air and is waiting for the right time and the time has ripen, said the company. As a hatch back model, it will dare B+2 segment consisting …

Volkswagen India plans to double distribution network

Volkswagen India is in full swing to mark its presence by doubling the distribution network and more brand promotion especially in small cars. This will coincide with the official launch of Polo next year, the company disclosed. Current dealerships will be expanded to 40 by this year from the 22, and based on the feedback …