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  • Honda Siel Cars India to suffer due to Thai floods
      The Thailand floods seem to have taken its toll on the Indian auto industry too. Honda Siel Motors India is the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese auto giant. Honda motors and its Indian unit recently stated that production will be severely effected in the month of December 2011. This is due to the decline in essential supplies from the firm’s suppliers in Thialand,...
    by at November 24th, 2011 at 07:11 am
  • Suzuki Vs Volkswagen: Arbitration process begins at London International Court
    The separation of Suzuki and Volkswagen was hot news worldwide. As we had mentioned earlier, the two firms had entered into an agreement two years ago. According to the agreement, the firms had agreed for technology sharing. However, when Suzuki tried its best in two years to gain technology from VW, the German firm allegedly let them down. However, VW has a different...
    by at November 24th, 2011 at 07:11 am
  • TVS unveils fully faired Apache in Indonesia
    Well, TVS may have actually unleashed the racing DNA in India with its Apache range of motorcycles. Available in the 160cc and 180cc variant, the bike poses as a tough contender to the R15, Pulsar 150 and various other 150cc bikes available in the market. The plus point of the motorcycle is the rev friendly engine which truly stands to the ‘RTR’ (Racing Throttle Response)...
    by at November 21st, 2011 at 12:11 pm
  • Volkswagen and Suzuki to part ways
    There has been a cold war between the Japanese automobile company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and the German major Volkswagen AG (VW) since quite a few months. The two firms had signed a deal two years ago which Suzuki has reportedly terminated after failed attempts to gain technology from Volkswagen. According to various sources, SMC revealed that it would seek return...
    by at November 20th, 2011 at 08:11 am
  • 2012 Honda CR-V official video
    A while ago, we brought to you official images and details of the 2012 Honda CR-V which was unveiled at the LA Auto Show. The new car being shorter in length has managed to pump in more interior space as compared to the older model. The car is powered by the same 2.4-liter i-VTEC power plant which boasts of improved power, torque and fuel efficiency figures though. Honda...
    by at November 20th, 2011 at 08:11 am
  • Ducati Monster 795 to be launched at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo
    The Monster 795 which is a special version of the Monster 796 that Ducati has developed specially for developing countries is all set to be launched at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo this January. What makes this bike cheaper is the way it is engineered, thus enabling the customers to take it as a plus point. This cheaper version of the Monster 796 will sport different tyres,...
    by at November 20th, 2011 at 08:11 am
  • Bajaj Boxer 150cc launched in Egypt!
    The 150cc Bajaj Boxer has been launched by Bajaj Auto in Egypt. The Boxer 150 is powered by a 150cc engine and also includes Bajaj’s ExhausTec technology which helps improve efficiency while keeping the atmosphere clean. In order to suit the Egyptian requirements, the bike has been tweaked to make it safer, distinct and stable on the road. Representational Image Dharmesh...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 05:11 am
  • 2013 Nissan GT-R to be 15 horses more powerful: Picture gallery included!
    Nissan had displayed the 2013 version of the GT-R at the 2011 LA Auto Show. Nothing seems to be changed as far as the eye can see. However, when it comes to performance, the car pumps an additional 15 horses as compared to the 2012 model making it the most powerful GT-R till date. The twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 motor pumps out 545 bhp of power and 463 pound-feet of torque....
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 05:11 am
  • 5th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA 2012 launched in Indore!
    The 5th edition BAJA SAEINDIA 2012 was launched yesterday in India by SAEINDIA, a professional society of automotive engineers who live up to a vision to continuously enrich knowledge base of Engineers and students. The projected was sponsored by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The BAJA SAEINDIA 2012 will give young and talented Indian minds an opportunity to incept, design,...
    by at November 18th, 2011 at 05:11 am
  • More than 400 driving schools to be introduced by Maruti!
    Maruti Suzuki India has always been on its toe when it comes to road safety and education. The firm revealed its plans to double its driving schools to over 400 in the next 2-3 years. Presently, the company owns a network of 6 Institutes of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR) and 192 Maruti driving schools which train people on road safety. The firm has received support...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 07:11 am