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Archive for July, 2009

Cars awaited in 2009

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Know the upcoming cars of the year

The Indian car market is growing to a great extent and has attracted car makers from all over the world. International car makers are investing a lot in the Indian market and attract buyers with their car models from all the segments of the market. Vicky today tells you about the cars that are yet to be launched in 2009 in India. Proceed to know more about the cars waiting for their launch…

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Tata Motors – from commercial vehicles to passenger cars

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Tata Motors logo

It started in the earlier nineties

Tata Motors had its foundation in 1945 as a locomotive producer. In 1954 it started producing heavy trucks in a joint venture with Daimler-Benz AG. In 1960. the first truck rolled out of the factory. The company then showed its interest in the passenger car segment and launched its first car in 1991, when the history of Tata cars began. The company then launched passenger cars in all the segments. Vicky tells you the steps of Tata in the car manufacturing business.

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Bajaj Pulsar rules the Indian bike market

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It is the Pulsar

Since Bajaj Auto showed off the Pulsar for the very first time, a decade ago, there is no other bike launch that stole the attention of the entire nation. The Bajaj Pulsar is India’s first bike to directly compete with the Hero Honda CBZ. Pulsar has been a major hit in the market. What is in this bike’s victory? Check it out.

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The World of automatics

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The world is driven by automatics

As with the growing population, the number of vehicles also increase in the metros, it is really tedious to drive the four-wheelers in to the busy traffics of the city. Changing the gears very often make the driving experience tiresome. To have a relaxed drive in to the city, many people, especially women prefer cars with an automatic transmission. Vicky gives you a view on the recent automatic cars in India.

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Recent ‘limited edition’ cars in India

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A Chevrolet model car

The trick of ‘limited edition’

Auto manufacturers, to bring more customers towards them and push the sales of their slowed down models, introduce catchy offers with their cars. In a country like India, auto makers should always be in phase with the pulse of the buyers. Offering “limited edition models” on their cars have become a trend to attract buyers. Let us see the limited-edition models that came recently in the market.

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India’s attractive hatchback car segment

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An Indian hatchback car

The hatchback segment in India

Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space. The vehicle commonly has two rows of seats, with the rear seat able to fold down to increase cargo space. Hatchbacks are mostly small cars “with length less than 3.8 metres with no limitations on the engine sizes.” Small and compact cars make up more than two-thirds of the car market. Car makers in India are keenly observing the small car market and are coming up with a large number of cars in the compact hatchback segments. Let us have a look at the hatchback cars launched in India in 2009.

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Does your bike give a lovely ride?

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Take care on your bike

Care your bike

People of all ages, especially youth have passion for riding bikes at thrilling speed. It is always a lovely experience to ride your bike fast with your loved ones at the back, in a drizzling weather. Well, its now time to take care on your bikes to make you always feel good with your bike. Vicky gives you simple tips to maintain your bikes in a right way.

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Care your car in the monsoon

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A typical Indian family car

Care for your car

The rainy monsoon season is really a lovable season to enjoy the pleasure of the chill weather. Sitting by a window with a cup of hot coffee and enjoying the chillness of the weather and the drizzle outside will take you back to your happy days of life. Cheer up, the monsons are coming soon to India. Get some simple tips from vicky to protect your vehicles from the cold weather and moisture. Taking care of small things can help you avoid biger problems. Be prepared to make your car/bike to perform well with no problems even in the rainy days.

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What is in the Superbikes of India?

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Yamaha YZF R1

The Yamaha YZF R1

Yamaha’s bikes are simply sensational. The Yamaha R1’s has an ultra-short-stroke engine using a cross-plane crankshaft. At a standstill the motor free revs like a two-stroke and once mobile the R1’s ability to accelerate hard, no matter where you are in the rev range is simply fantastic. The all new engine design grunts off corners like a big V-twin and screams along straights like the nasty in-line-four it really is.

The YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, that’s become a motorcycling icon, an all-powerful World Superbike race-winning machine that’s also a monument to the power of beauty. The R1’s electrifying performance makes this motorcycle truly remarkable and a superb rider-friendly bike.

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Cricketing Petrolheads or Petrol-headed Cricketers?

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The Indian Cricket Champions

Cricket and Cars

What do they have in common? They are both phenomenons that have the potential to raise your pulse or bore you dead. In India both of them have a huge following. Most people like to know a lot of stuff about both, though they may never have been involved in the field. The industries are gigantic and both have people who swear by it. In this article we will investigate the grey area where cricketers as human beings dream and afford their dream vehicles.

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