Hyundai’s new i10 kappa – a brief test drive

Need for Change: Hyundai i10 has already smashed number of records and won 75000 hearts in a span of just 8 months. The epsilon engine (currently used in santro and ) is a proven and well known for its frugal nature (still lower variants of i10 will be powered by this engine). Then what is …

BMW facelifts 3-series

BMW has come up with a new facelifted 3-series to meet the new challengers – Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class. Changes are made with a new look,a new engine and an introduction of new transmission system. Styling revision includes a redesigned front bumper (less edgy), rounded grille,newly contoured bonnet,reworked headlamps, sharper side skirt and an …

Tata’s Nano to run on FEV’s diesel engine

Tata Motors plans to strap a diesel engine which is being developed in alliance with German powertrain maker FEV on world’s cheapest car – the Nano.FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. FEV is already working with Mahindra for the upcoming Scorpio Hybrid. Tata Motors …

Tata to launch Safari and Indica in Poland

Tata Motors which is aggresively its footprint across the world will soon foray into Poland. plans to win the hearts of Polish motorists with its three models, Tata TL pick-up, Tata Safari SUV and the Indian best-seller compact Tata Indica. Tata’s hatchback,pick up and safari SUV will be sold through the Japanese dealer chain Marubeni …

ICML bets on its new world car platform

ICML has unveiled more about its new world car platform. ICML which develops this new world car platform jointly with Pininfarina an Italian design firm will invest about Rs 700 crore for this project.ICML is currently co-developing a 7-seater sports utility vehicle and a 5-seater C-segment car. ICML plans to make CKD units in its …

Pininfarina to launch electric car in India

Pininfarina an italian design and contract manufacturing firm is planning to launch an electric car in India. Pininfarina has been in the news for sometime in India. Since Tata is said to be eyeing a stake in the firm. Last year, Pininfarian announced it plans to develop and manufacture its own electric car. Pininfarina’s car …

Audi launches A4

Audi today launched the new A4 in India. Similar to the global market, the new A4 in India will challenge the Mercedes C-class and BMW 3 series. “We are expecting to sell 1,000 of our cars in the Indian market in 2008 as compared to 350 cars last year on the back of growing demand …

BMW launches 520d,530 and 530d Highline

BMW today unleashed its new range of 5-series with stronger diesel engines. The new high end 530d will be powered by the BMW’s next generation straight-six, common rail diesel engine which pumps out 235 bhp and delivering 500 NM of torque. BMW 520d will also come with advanced features like the Highline infra red night …

Fiat to launch 500 cinquecento in India

As part of its brand building exercise, Fiat will launch its new 500 cinquecento in India in July. Fiat’s new 500 cinquecento is called as “ipod of cars” in western countries.  The 500 will be imported as a completely built unit and would serve as an effective brand advertising initiative before the launch of the …

TVS launches Apache RTR EFI

Atleast you can now sit back and relax. After running for apache RTR EFI for so many months you must have been frustrated. But you must be rejoiced with this info, your patientce finally gets paid off. TVS today launched the much awaited apache RTR EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection). The RTR FI is powered by …