Ford India to hike prices up to Rs 40,000

2010 will begin with a hike on cars, as a result of price rise in copper, aluminium components. Ford India announced its decision to revise the rates from January 1 2010 in the range of Rs6000 – Rs40000. The brands from Ford India include Ikon, Fusion, Fiesta and Endeavor. This hike from Ford is on …

The racer to cheer about at the Auto Expo

Yamaha, known for its sensational brand series – YZF-R1, Vimax and MT-01– is bringing its latest Valentino Rossi to the ensuing Auto Expo. Rossi, an Italian delight and a multiple MotoGP, has more credentials to talk about – owned by the highest –earning personalities of all time, 8-time world champion, winning 97 races. Other fantasies …

Auto industry upset over Mileage ranking

The rating of cars on fuel efficiency has become a shot in the arm for the auto makers that the rating will be made on mileage, rather than carbon emission. The government’s Power ministry has entrusted the job to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency by charging Rs200 for each vehicle. The auto makers, however, claim …

Hike in greener fuels from April

The government’s policy on Emission, Euro IV and Euro III would find the hike in the cost of petrol and diesel from April- 50p- 1 rupee. The norm will come into effect in 11 cities from April under Euro IV and as Euro III in other parts of the country. The oil agencies have prompted …

Trial production of Nano at Sanand plant

The trial production of the world’s cheapest and people’s car Nano commenced at Sanand plant with the commercial production to hit the market from March 2010. Sanand became the mother plant after the exit from West Bengal due to protest from Mamta Banerjee. The test production will be 50 units per day, according to the …

Fiat to launch Linea T-Jet petrol

To further boost the sales and to quench of thirst of auto enthusiast, Fiat will soon powerful version of its Linea sedan. It’s not the much expected Linea 1.6L diesel Linea but the petrol one. Linea will get 1.4L turbojet petrol engine producing 120bhp of maximum power and 206Nm of peak torque starting from 1750rpm.  …

Renault to launch Duster in India

Renault has surprise to Indian customers at Auto Expo.  It may launch its Duster SUV in India. Built on the platform of Logan, the duster could lease a new life to Renault brand in India. Along with Sandero small car, logan sedan and Logan MCV, the duster completes the line-up of logan platform.  Duster appeals …

Must Have List

Here’s is a list of lists which every auto enthusiast must have. Bookmark/Tweet/FB this post coz you won’t see this often New Year special Upcoming Cars in 2010 Upcoming Bikes in 2010 Cars launched in 2009 Bikes launched in 2009 2010 Auto Expo Special Cars at 2010 Auto Expo Bikes at 2010 Auto expo Absentees …

Complete list of bikes and scooters launched in 2009

From Discover 100cc to Honda FireBlade to Ducati Monster, you could buy anything from nearby showrooms. 2009 – what a year it was for bike lovers. To know about the complete list of bikes and scooters launched in 2009 in India visit http://www.vicky.in/slideshow/bikes-launched-in-2009/