Auto-rickshaws to get diesel variant from TVS

The country’s long automobile maker TVS is on the bid of delivering the diesel version in auto rickshaws to penetrate the domestic market. Just before three months TVS began its export of three wheelers and is seeking market in Bangladesh, Mexico, Peru and Guatemala. The company’s next target is to drive into the diesel passenger …

Auto Expo is all set for both small and big

The ensuing Auto Expo 2010 is ready for showcasing the global small cars but without any unique brand to name. the event is not such a big show to boast about any particular brand and in 2008 it was Tata Nano. However, for the first time for an Expo, Toyota Kirloskar is launching a product …

All for the good customers

The remaining week of this year is a prospective one for driving a car of your choice with the heavy discounts labeled on it. Be it Maruti Wagon R, Omni, Swift and SX4, Hyundai i10, Santro Xing, Skoda’sFabia, Chevrolet Spark and Aveo U-VA. The car carries lot of other incentives (apart from discounts from Rs5000-Rs60000) …

Toyota launches Prado diesel

Toyota today launched the diesel variant of its SUV Prado. The Prado diesel is powered by 3.0L engine which produces 171bhp of maximum power and 414Nm of max torque.  The Prado diesel is priced  Rs. 52.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Bangalore). Prado diesel also has enhanced comfort features like 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Optitron Meter, Multi-information Display, …

Maruti EECO Pictures

As you read it first at vicky.in few weeks back, Maruti will launch its “eco-friendly car” called EECO at the Auto Expo. Here are the exclusive pictures of EECO. EECO will replace the versa and is powered by an 1.2L engine. Maruti claims the fuel efficiency / mileage of EECO as 15kmpl. You read about …

Hybrid City Buses from Tata Motors

India’ largest auto maker Tata Motors is back in the news again. This time with the launch of hybrid city buses to meet the environ care and Bharat Stage IV norms. Tata gained momentum with its electric version of Indica and is now on the verge of making this hybrid city bus, said its MD …

TVS likely to foray into above 200 cc bike segment

Similar to Bajaj, for venturing into the top slot in the motorcycle segment, TVS is shaping its designs for 200cc bikes. The company has chalked out strategies to reach the milestones in the bikes market and a new version of 125cc is in the offing. Both -125cc and 200cc- will be rolled down based on …

A flying flair in the Mumbai Sky- Beetle

Having stepped in Monte Carlo, the going after bananas Herbie has at last found another space for its stretch of fantasy. The love bug Herbie is set for a fly over the sky in banner spread across the Mumbai sky. Volkswagen is aggressive, after taking over Porsche that a battalion of luxury cars adorn its …

Good calls to Beetle

Volkswagen’s new sensation Beetle is on the good move with an advance booking of 170 but the company strikes its target of 300 units in 2010. The launch of this bug-designed car in December found instant response that VW has already started delivering the car, said its dealer in Ahmedabad. The cars are derived in …

A reversal of fortune

Bajaj Auto, the once pioneer in the scooter sector, has withdrawn its presence to make way for its motorbikes. But Suzuki plans for doubling its production capacity in its plants. The acceleration is due to the demand for its Access 125. The Gurgaon plant has the capacity of 1.7lakh per year and this is to …