Spy Pics of New Hero Honda Karizma R

The pics you see in this page are of new soon to be launched Karizma R . No technical specifications are out yet but we expect the bike to Pack better performence than current Karizma. I have come to know that there is no fuel-injection in this karizma...

Read More

Bajaj Launches New Pulsar 200 DTS-i

Few days ago Bajaj launched there all New Pulsar 200 DTS-i. Technical specifications are as follows:-ENGINE & TRANSMISSION:Type Four stroke, Natural air cooled/oil cooled.No. of cylinders One. Bore 67 mm Stroke 56.4 mmEngine displacement 198.8 ccCompression ratio 9.5 *+* 0.5 : 1Idling Speed 1400 *+*100 rpm.Maximum net power 18 Ps (Bajaj figures convert directly to bhp)/13.25KwMaximum net torque 17.17 Nm/1.75kgIgnition system Digital CDIIgnition...

Read More

Merc to roll out new C-Class model

Luxury car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler�s Indian subsidiary Mercedes is all set to introduce the new C-Class in the domestic market by early 2008. Recently at its unveiling, the new car attracted the attention of auto enthusiasts worldwide for its rather unorthodox design and style cues. Sanjiv Sahajwala, director, sales and marketing, DaimlerChrysler India, said, �We are planning to launch the new C-Class, which is currently under production in the overseas market, in India by early next year. We would have to set up its basic equipment in our...

Read More

Bajaj gears up for 4-wheel drive

Bajaj Auto (BAL) is planning a full-fledged foray into four-wheelers with a range of light passenger and goods carriers. The company has decided to set up a new plant for its four-wheelers and the location will either be Maharashtra or Uttaranchal. The first ‘lite’ four-wheeler will roll out in 2009. While BAL has so far only spoken about launching one light vehicle, the company has now decided to roll out an entire ‘family’ of products to plug the ‘middle ground’ between two-wheelers and four-wheelers. The proposed foray into this new...

Read More

Swift joins D-company to challenge Tatas

By launching a diesel Swift, Maruti Udyog has challenged the Tatas for supremacy in the B and C segments, where the Indica and Indigo diesels dominate. In the process, it is also taking competition to the doorsteps of companies like Hyundai and General Motors. Not only has Maruti fitted the diesel Swift with a 1.3 litre DDiS (common rail diesel technology) engine which is Euro IV compliant, but the company has also managed to price the product aggressively “under Rs 5 lakh” psychological barrier. The company claims that this engine is the smallest...

Read More

Hopkins heats up test

AMERICAN John Hopkins of Team Rizla Suzuki stamped his mark to lead the first MotoGP test session for 2007, which entered the final day under blue skies and glowing sunshine at the Sepang Circuit yesterday. After setting the fastest time on the first two days and upstaging more prominent riders, Hopkins continued his awesome form on his Suzuki GSV-R800 machine by topping yesterday’s morning session with a time of 2 minutes 01.026 seconds.Bettering Monday’s fastest time of 2:01.806s, Hopkins prompted growing discussion across the paddock...

Read More

Hydrogen-CNG combo fuel for Vehicles

The quest for a sustainable source of fuel supply has brought India’s automobile rivals together. Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors have joined hands under the aegis of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) to participate in a first-of-its-kind project to create an optimal mix of hydrogen and compressed natural gas (CNG). The idea is to make the fuel mix usable in existing vehicles. The world over, vehicle makers are looking for ways to use hydrogen fuel in new products, but this project...

Read More

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Launching In India

This would be their latest offering for the Indian consumer and they hope to perform well by selling good numbers of this car in India. Ian Robertson CEO, Rolls-Royce spoke about their Indian ambitions: “I think it’ll have a very positive reception. Many of the older convertibles, dating right back to the ’20s and ’30s are in India today. So, we anticipate this will have a strong hold in our sales, going forward.” The company in order to expand their...

Read More

Bajaj Auto keen on China if it opens up

Chinese restrictions on foreign ownership are hindering one of the developing world's largest motorcycle companies from tapping into what could be a lucrative market. Rahul Bajaj, chairman of Bajaj Auto Ltd, says India's second-biggest motorcycle maker would expand into China, but only if it were able to gain majority foreign ownership, which is currently barred in some sectors including automobiles. Five years into China's membership in the World Trade Organisation, pressure is growing on the government to open up various sectors of the economy....

Read More

Metro Tyres To Roll Out Tubeless Motorcycle Tyres For Domestic And International

Metro Tyres – India‘s one of the leading tyres manufacturers is planning to roll out Tubeless motorcycle tyres in technical collaboration with continental AG of Germany. These tyres will be manufactured primarily for overseas markets to cater to the demand of tubeless tyres among the global two wheeler players like Honda, BMW and Yamaha etc. Later on Metro will also roll out these tubeless motorcycle tyres in the domestic market. Mr. Jorg Essiger, Managing Director, Continental AG, Germany who is especially here to finalize the details said,...

Read More

Suzuki launches 4 new motorcycle variants

Suzuki Motorcycle India, a subsidiary of leading Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation, today introduced four upgraded models of its existing motorcycles, 'Zeus' and 'Heat'. The new variants of 'Zeus' would be available at a price range of Rs 42,725 and Rs 46,326, whereas the new 'Heat' variant would be tagged at Rs 35,100 ex-showroom Delhi. The new introductions are part of plans to meet the demand for the 125 cc segment, the company said in a statement. "Zeus & Heat-- our two motorcycles, which were launched in 2006,...

Read More

Premium segment motorcycles on their way?

Some people are upset about how long it has taken Bajaj to get the Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi off the AutoExpo'06 showstand and into showrooms – a bit more than a full year. Regular sales are expected to begin next month. We haven't seen a launch like this before, with so much speculation, excitement and lots of information preceding the launch. Enthusiasts (and indeed, the competition) knew a fair bit of what was coming and this fuelled the anticipation...

Read More

Now pay for 1 litre, drive 700 km

They've got a slow pick-up and can do just 25 kilometers an hour but they carry a price tag that's irresistible. They'll take you 700 kilometres for the price of one litre of petrol and that's what pulls scooter and bike lovers to the e-bike fold. Orpat will join e-bike makers who believe that if China produces and sells two lakh e-bikes a day, India can do it too. An AC Nielson survey indicates potential for sale of nine lakh e-bikes a year in...

Read More