Hero Electric Motors has come out with three scooters-E-Sprint(Rs32470) Zippy(Rs17900) and Optima Plus(Rs32796)- while three more models are in store for next FY. The company is optimistic to sell about 45000 units in FY 2010-11 and 35000 for this fiscal, beside export to Latin America, Canada, the US(already in the market) and SAARC countries in …
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Chennai witnesses launch of BSA street rider
The Murugappa group of Chennai has launched the electric scooter BSA Street Rider with the tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi doing tha favor. The all-white scooter at Rs28050, fetched 250 bookings since its launch last year. The company is known for its BSA Smile, BSA Diva, BSA Roamer and BSA Roamer Plus. The electric scooters of …
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After the Exit of Bajaj it
Sensing the potential in the scooter segment in India, Yamaha has proposed its entry, when it gets the analysis report on market feasibility, said its Yamaha Motor National Business Head. The survey report will decide the model and productivity as well as the range of the scooter. 25 % of the 80lakh two wheeler market …
More time sought for Bharat IV norms
The emission norm Bharat IV, set for implementation in 11 cities from April 1, is the topic of concern for the Auto industry. SIAM made representations to the government seeking an extension of 3-6 months for implementation. The other parts of the country are left to move to Bharat III norm. the auto makers are …
Hot wheels get the massage from technology
The technology in the auto industry is no exception to wheels run on engine and the internal combustion engines get the warmth of digital touch. The computers devise the difference among the same engines fitted in popular brands like Delphi, Bosch, Toyota, BMW, VW, GM and Continental. Hence the chip makers of such caliber Texas …
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SUV in ranges in India from world big players
The turnaround of sports utility vehicle is to be prominent in India with leading world makers – Toyota, Land Rover, Audi, BMW and VW- targeting the market with full zeal. The focus is diverted to India after the US and China, as evident from the response spelt at the Auto Expo. The cars would be …
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Mahindra launches Xylo Celebration Edition
Mahindra launched a celebration edition of Xylo. Xylo celebration edition what Xylo E6 variant offers and more. The additional features of Xylo celebration edition includes * Exclusive pearl white finish shade for Xylo celebration edition exterior * designer leather interior * leather wrapped steering wheel * leather wrapped gear knob * Celebration logo * Ski …
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Mahindra launches Scorpio Special Edition
Mahindra launched a special edition of its flagship SUV called Scorpio special edition. Mahindra will sell only 1000 numbers of this special edition. Scorpio special edition comes with whole list of features which includes * leather wrapped steering wheel * dashboard grab rail * Alloy wheels with signature chrome finish * re-designed gear knob with …
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Toyota flags off green-Prius
The greener version of the Auto Expo went off well with the world leader Toyota striking the string with its Prius. Costing Rs26.55lakh, it is delivered with Toyota Hybrid System II having 3 modes –power, eco and electric. Prius, though second after Honda Civic Hybrid, is to testify its credentials unlike Civic. Prius comes with …
Diesel vehicles to get facelift
The adversity towards diesel vehicles may be scrapped when the transformation takes place to clean the diesel mongrel. Given the hope that the government might exert some assistance, the engine and component makers – Cummins, Bosch and Delphi- are in the process of offering cleansed fuel injection, exhaust-control equipments and advanced engines. This comes in …