News from the sidelines of SIAM(Society Of Automobile Manufacturers) annual convention * Royal Enfield much hyped Unit Constructed Engine(UCE) and gear box unit is being developed will be based on the controversial twin-spark technology. The new twin spark Unit Constructed 350cc engine will power the new Thunderbird model, which is expected to hit the market …
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Preview on Kinetic Sym Flyte
125cc flyte from kinetic: Kinetic Motors has launched its much awaited 125 cc, a gearless scooter in a dealer’s conference in Goa. Kinetic Flyte is the result of kinetic’s joint venture with Taiwan-based Sang Yang Motors (SYM), the new scooter will be sold under the brand name Kinetic SYM — Flyte. Kinetic is in three …
Preview on TVS scooty teenz electric and three wheeler
photo from The Hindu TVS scooty Teenz Electric: Our earlier article electric vehicles(EV’s) in india cited the lack of major players in electric vehicle segment as the major cause for its low reach. TVS has been hinting its interest on alternative fuels, in 2004 Delhi auto show TVS showcased a concept electric vehicle with a …
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Preview on TVS Apache RTR FI & 110cc Star city
photo from The Hindu FI for apache RTR 160: While the TVS competetiors not yet relieved from the RTR shock, TVS has added another flavour to its apache. The long awaited fuel injection(FI) engine for Apache RTR 160 is finally here. The Apache RTR 160 FI is the third bike to get this innovative technology …
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Preview on TVS 125cc flame
Photo from The Hindu TVS 125cc Flame: Out of the seven TVS launches, this is the hottest launch not only for the sake of name – the flame. This 125cc bike which replaces the 125cc victor, has already triggered fire between the India’s top two wheeler manufacturer. Bajaj Auto has decided to sue TVS Motor …
Engine war – Bajaj vs TVS
Bajaj to sue TVS Bajaj DTSi (vs) TVS CC-VTi Bajaj Auto Ltd is planning to sue its rival TVS Motor Co for “infringing” upon intellectual property rights(IPR) of its patented digital twin spark ignition (DTSi) technology. Bajaj Auto’s move to sue TVS comes two days after TVS unveiled its latest 125 cc bike ‘Flame’ with …
Indian Formula One(F1) team
Mallya ‘s F1 dream: If you are person who worries “even though India gets an F1 circuit in 2009, what’s the use if there is no Indian driver in the circuit”. This buzz will excite you like anything. Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallya of UB group has reportedly bidding for the Spyker Formula 1 team. …
TVS Apache RTR FI, Flame 125cc, 110cc star city & scooty teenz electric
TVS rocksssssss!!! Could you believe, an auto manufacturer unveiling 7 products in a single ceremony. Most of us cannot! When TVS told (while announcing the first quarter results) that the true benefit of TVS R&D will kick in only in the coming months, not everyone take it serious. Now most of us have to feel …
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Volvo XC90 SUV and S80 sedan
Volvo’s Indian debut: Swedish car major Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) on August 29th announced plans to make its debut in India with two flagship products – S80 sedan and sports utility vehicle XC90 SUV– with prices starting at Rs 38 lakh and Rs 45 lakh respectively. VCC, which will be launching its two products early …
Ashok Leyland -Nissan new JV
Ashok Leyland has signed an agreement with Japanese Nissan Motor Company for three joint venture companies to develop, manufacture and market light commercial vehicles (LCVs), powertrains and technical development. The joint venture companies will cover the following business areas: Vehicle manufacturing company – a company with exclusive rights to manufacture LCV products in India for …