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Bajaj Auto to launch Pulsar 200NS next week in Maharashtra

The most anticipated bike launch of the year is undoubtedly the launch of the new Bajaj Pulsar 200NS, now it seems to be finally. This is not a rumour, but in an interview with CNBC, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, revealed that the Pulsar 200 NS will be launched next week [...]

Audi trademarks seven new nameplates for upcoming cars

Now it seems like one of the ways that automakers are trying to hint at future products is publicizing the trademarks that they file for. This time around, a German publication announced that Audi has apparently filed for trademarks on a seven new names. They are: Q6, Q8, R6, S2, S9, RS8, and RS1….and whew! [...]

General Motors to discontinue advertising on Facebook

If you read any other news other than auto news, then you know that social-networking giant Facebook is on its way to file an IPO later this week. Facebook plans on offering its shares for $34 to $38 per share, putting the company’s valuation at $93 billion to $104 billion. While things may sound all [...]

American comedian Jay Leno adds Tata Nano to his garage

American comedian Jay Leno donned a cream coloured ‘sherwani’, resplendent with delicate embroidery to welcome a Tata Nano car to his 17000-square-foot garage in southern California. This TV celebrity is known for his collection of desirable automobiles which spans over vintage cars, super cars and tailor made cars; the newest addition to the collection of [...]

Bharathautos.com(BA) – Are you updated about automotive world on a daily basis?

If you’re looking for great sources of news about automobiles on the bharathautos.com(BA), you’re in the right place – no magazine could ever keep up with the sheer amount of information being put online on a daily basis by anyone from the automotive press to manufacturers themselves. Ours is an incredible resource to tap into, [...]

Bajaj Auto scheduled to launch new Discover on 14th May, 2012

The surprise launch from the country’s second largest motorcycle maker, the new Discover on the 14th May, 2012. Our regular readers may know, we published spied pictures of the new Discover with all-new styling, but resembles the typical Discover styling-language. The new bike will be sold alongside the current Discover. When first the news hit [...]

Maruti Suzuki India hikes prices of diesel DZire by upto Rs 12,000

The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India hiked the prices of its new Swift Dzire model from this month by up to Rs.12,000. Maruti has offered this price hike only to the diesel variants of its new Dzire, seeking input costs pressure. “The company is feeling the pressure of input costs. To mitigate the [...]

Report – High Security Registration Plates mandatory in Delhi

Delhi government’s much-awaited project to introduce high security registration plates (HSRP) in the capital is now mandatory for all new cars registered in Delhi from 1st May 2012 onwards and for all existing cars in Delhi after 15th June 2012. The first car in Delhi to get a HSRP at the regional transport office in [...]

Supreme Court of India has banned Sun film in Cars from May 19 (Updated)

The Supreme Court of India has banned the use of automotive sun-control film completely, across the country, effective from May 19. It’s mandatory for the entire country to have only the recommended density of tinted glass in place as per the Supreme Court decision. Delhi and Mumbai are the only two cities where the rule [...]

Mahindra’s Scorpio achieves highest ever sales in 2011-12

Mahindra and Mahindra’s Scorpio achieves milestone. Records highest ever sales figure in a fiscal year since the time it debuted in India – 50,000 units. Last year, the Mighty Muscular Scorpio garnered 43,451 units, which signals a growth of 17 per cent. Keeping in mind that a myriad of vehicle lose their popularity over the [...]

General Motors to shut down Bangalore R&D Centre

It seems like Chrysler and Michelin aren’t the only ones restructuring. American car manufacturer General Motors on Monday said that it will cut 100 research and development positions at its Warren, Michigan, Technical Centre and will close another R&D lab in Bangalore, India, as part of a global restructuring. “These moves will enable the organization [...]

Nissan Motors to make India an export hub

Japanese auto major Nissan Motor wants to become the largest car exporter from India, a senior executive said. Nissan started exporting the Micra from the Chennai plant in 2010. Since then, they are the fastest growing exporters, currently exporting 85 per cent of production to foreign markets. South Korean Hyundai Motor and Maruti Suzuki India [...]

Mercedes-Benz AMG ends partnership with Ducati

Following Audi’s announcement of it acquiring Ducati, Mercedes-Benz AMG has released a statement saying it will be ending its marketing relationship with Ducati, the Italian two wheeler company. This decision was taken immediately after Audi made an official announcement to acquire the Ducati brand lock, stock and barrel from Investindustrial Group. Obviously, due to Ducati’s [...]

VW’s Audi acquires sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati

Supervisory Boards of Audi AG and Volkswagen AG gave the green signal for Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.’s acquisition. Audi has officially announced plans to purchase Ducati from the Investindustrial Group. The terms of the agreement were not released, but Audi is confident the transaction will be completed “as quickly as possible” once approved by government [...]

40+ New Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 gutted in a major fire at MMST Race track

Today when I was surfing around in a Facebook, I found interesting pictures related to automobile and I thought of sharing it with my blog users. Recently at Wallace Sports Research & Foundation (WSR) Pits at Madras Motor Sports Track (MMST), Irrungattukottai, Chennai 40+ brand new Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 was gutted in a major fire. [...]

Mahindra & Mahindra has just launched an entry level Scorpio Ex variant. The new SUV upholds the sturdy Scorpio mantra, is BSIV compliant, and bears a price tag of Rs. 7.59 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Mahindra Scorpio EX comes fitted with a 75bhp m2DiCR engine that goes on to support fuel economy at 14 kmpl as per ARAI. The Mahindra Scorpio EX is powered by the new 2.5 litre m2DiCR engine with 75bhp power and 220NM torque.  The EX is equipped with the fuel-saving Micro Hybrid technology, which allows it to intelligently switch the engine into the standby mode, when not required – ensuring lower fuel consumption while being more environment-friendly too. The Scorpio EX is available in both BSIII and BS IV variants. 4 Shades available in New Scorpio EX model - Rocky Beige Diamond White Fiery Black Mist Silver “At Mahindra, our endeavour has always been to offer the best-in-class products and this new offering from the Scorpio stable is no exception. With its easy drivability, great mileage and refined performance, I am sure that the Scorpio Ex will be an instant hit with young customers looking for an affordable entry point into the Scorpio franchise.  An unmitigated success in the SUV segment since its launch, the Scorpio has kept up its momentum with constant up-gradations and new offerings.” said Mr. Vivek Nayer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Also see - Mahindra Scorpio EX Launched