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Spied – Bajaj’s ultra low cost car RE60

Bajaj Auto India (BAL) is better known for manufacturing motorcycles and auto rickshaw is all set to unveil its first four-wheeler in the country. Bajaj’s ULCC namely Bajaj RE60 will be unveiled on 3rd of January 2012. This four-wheeler mainly aims for the commercial application. The company introduced its ultra low cost car concept at [...]

Hero Eco set to buy UK’s Ultra Motors

Mr. Vijay Munjal of Hero Eco has confirmed that the company has purchased Ultra Motors of US so as to increase their share in the two wheeler electric segment in the country. Hero Eco consists of Hero Electric, Hero Cycles Mediva and Winn and Hero Ecotech. Munjal has further announced that they will be investing [...]

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS gets one more facelift before next-gen model

Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL), the leading Indian Two wheeler-maker, launched the youngest member in Bajaj Pulsar family upgraded Pulsar 135LS after such a long time. The changes in Pulsar 135 LS are limited  to double shade paint scheme, golden-silver shaded crank case and a slightly tweaked handle bars. There are no changes in mechanicals of [...]

Bharathautos team wish you all Happy and Prosperous New Year 2012

Before the end of this year I want to thank all my readers for making me smile whole year. ‘Bharathautos team would like to wish you once again a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2012’ - Mohammed Asrar Editor @ bharathautos.com   Also see - BA Exclusive – Mangalore Auto Expo 2011 Bharathautos.com website marks first anniversary!

Maruti Suzuki to showcase Ertiga MPV at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo

The country’s largest car maker in terms of volumes, Maruti Suzuki, is going to launch its new Ertiga MPV at the upcoming 11th Auto Expo to be held from 7th to 11th January, 2012 at Pragati Maida, New Delhi.  Maruti India’s aggressive testing on the new MPV shows us how focused the auto major is [...]

Yamaha India is speculated to showcase Fazer 250 at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo

The latest report coming up related to Auto Expo 2012 is that Yamaha Motor is speculating to showcase its highly anticipated bike Yamaha Fazer 250 during Auto Expo followed by some other upcoming variants of Yamaha Bikes including Yamaha YZF-R1, FZ1, MT-01, and Yamaha VMAX. Yamaha motors, which is known for launching limited series of [...]

TVS Motors to reveal auto transmission in motorcycles and scooters by 2013

Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company has announced that from 2013, the company will be offering auto transmission scooters and motorbikes which ensure 20% higher fuel efficiency. This is something that users will be looking forward to considering the high prices of fuel that has been haunting them repeatedly throughout this year. TVS Motors based in [...]

Spied – Next-gen 2012 Bajaj Pulsar caught again, looks similar to KTM!

India’s second largest two wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto has announced that they will be launching a new variant of Pulsar motorcycle in India by January 2012. Now the next-generation Pulsar motorcycles were caught on camera again, while on their test runs. This time clear images almost from every angle comes from ICB eagle eye reader [...]

Rendered – New 2012 Bajaj Pulsar, could look like!

It has been a while about any news on the new Pulsar that will be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012 and this will come as a welcome signal for all the Pulsar purists out there. The below rendered image surfaced at Throttlers and looks similar to the previous spy pictures we posted of the [...]

Spied – New Tata Safari Storm dropped camouflage, yet again!

Just few days before, we brought you the frontal portion of the new Safari Storm. Now, thanks to Goa on Wheels, we get to see the newly designed rear of the Safari Storm. The new Safari project is called Storm and it will be launched early next year. There is a good possibility of it [...]

Spied – Renault Duster compact SUV in Chennai

Renault Duster compact SUV will be showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo, though the launch is slated for sometime later. Thanks to our pals at MotorBeam.com, we finally get to see the first ever clear images of Duster undergoing tests rounds in Chennai, India. The Duster is a hotly anticipated SUV for the Indian market [...]

Is this the facelifted Mahindra Xylo MPV?

Mahindra and Mahindra has more than a couple of interesting cards to play, we will be seeing the revamped version of its flagship model Mahindra Xylo MPV most probably on January 20th. So far no dropped camouflage image of facelifted Mahindra Xylo surfaced on net, now TheAutomotiveIndia forum member has added, what could be the [...]

Mahindra XUV 5OO gets dearer from January 1st, when booking commences

As we said earlier Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) will be commence the bookings for the XUV500 from January 2012. But this time, the Mahindra XUV500 SUV price tag will be dearer to buyers. At the launch of the vehicle this year, it was clearly announced that the initial XUV500 price was an introductory invitation [...]

Firstlook – 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser facelift

Recently there was news about the 2012 model’s brochure getting leaked and it definitely created a stir. Now we have the pictures of the 2012 Land Cruiser that is all set to be launched. The updated SUV which was earlier launched in 2007 has been revamped and refreshed and viewers can notice some aggressive changes [...]

Tata Motors to showcase Manza Electric Hybrid sedan at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo

Manza Electric Hybrid sedan As the countdown to Auto Expo starts ticking days away the car manufacturer trying to showcase their offerings, It is now being anticipated that Tata Motors will be showcasing their new Tata Manza Hybrid Electric sedan concept. There will be a number of electric cars on display, and Mahindra Verito Electric [...]

Mercedes-Benz India has recently launched the all new R-Class in India, Aiming to create new niche in the luxury segment. Combining sedan like performance, all-wheel-drive SUV is a luxurious package with first class seating for up to seven. India is one of the first markets to witness the introduction of the R-Class and will be available in the Long Wheel Base R350 4matic which has a 3498cc V6 petrol engine. The car will also come with bi-xenon headlamps, steel spring suspension in front and AIRmatic (Adaptive Intelligent Ride control) system featuring self-levelling air suspension in the rear to aid comfort and improve driving dynamics. Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine, the R350 4MATIC is capable of generating 272 BHP of max power at 6000 RPM and a maximum torque of 350 N/m 2400 to 5000 RPM making it one of the most powerful engines in its class. With its extra output and performance (Top speed 230 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds), the R350 4MATIC demonstrates the high efficiency of the 4MATIC all wheel drive system. Also, to make sure one enjoys all this power as effortlessly as possible, the R350 4MATIC is equipped as standard with the 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission.