A race ahead for two wheeler makers

Hero Honda and Bajaj both had a good stint in 2009 with new sale hits. Hero Honda grabbed the sale volume of 4.4 million with a market share of 59%. But the beginning of 2010 saw the entry of more companies who are likely to launch some 20 models. Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda are in …

Mahindra Scorpio set to enter US market

This quarter will see the entry of M&M into the US market with its Scorpio. The President of Auto Sector said that the company is fully geared to meet the US demands and the process of regulatory approvals are getting into the picture. Navistar, with whom M&M has made a JV for making commercial vehicles …

Skoda

Skoda, the constituent of Volkswagen, is devising a strategy to roll out the cheaper version of its Fabia with VW Polo preceding it. The same yardstick will be applied for SUV Yeti (2-lit diesel engine) to be followed by a small engine and petrol version. Skoda is modifying the Fabia with less features and reduced …

Electric scooters lack power to boost sales

The sale of electric vehicles face power shortage as the constraint. The sale of e-bikes in 2008 was 110000 but 2009 would see the decline. The factors attributed for this are replacement of battery (Rs8000) and the overall running cost. The consumers are not accustomed to the difference between battery charging and normal fuel. But …

HMSI on the revival mission

Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India is on the mission of revival after facing the crucial labor unrest some three months ago. The company is likely to start a second plant outside Haryana to meet the demand for the products. In a bid to increase the production to fulfill the market needs – more than 15 …

Maruti Suzuki giving shape to small car

Maruti’s eighth hatchback, slated for the Auto Expo in January 2010, is getting final touches. The new small car will roll on for a display for the feedback from the customers said its MD. The car, developed in the existing platform, is likely to consolidate its platforms- from 8 to three , Wagon R, Alto …

Honda to launch CB Twister

The much touted Honda’s 110cc sporty commuter motorcyclee will be out in next month Auto Expo in Delhi. But before the official unveiling happens, pictures of the bike are already floating across the net. The 110cc bike is said to be christened as CB Twister. Honda has already promised it won’t compete with splendors and …

Bajaj Auto to roll out more bikes

The Pune-based Indian two wheeler king Bajaj is on top gear to deliver the largesse of its products. The company is gradually retaining its stability after the dismal shows in the last year. There will be entry into premium class bikes as the company is the second largest maker in India, after Hero Honda. Bajaj …

Bajaj to run with its Two Wheel(ers)- Discover and Pulsar

India’s popular two wheeler maker Bajaj Auto has ‘Discovered’ a strategy to ‘Pulsate’ its business. Indeed it is planning to increase the production capacity of bikes to 300000 in 2010-11, starting from next April. The production will focus on new versions of these bikes, which have yielded a stunning show to Bajaj, disclosed its MD …

Nano for daily delivery

Tata’s Nano, currently under test production of Nano engines, is to be delivered daily @200 per day, said the dealers. This comes in the wake of Tata’s proposal to procure local components for making 200 Nanos a day, and from January, there will be test production of 50-60 cars a day. The Sanand plant will …