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2013 Maruti Suzuki A-Star sedan rendered image

The country’s leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is planning to develop an A-Star sedan that is aligned to place between the new sub-four meter DZire and its mid-sized SX4 sedan to tap the rapidly expanding sedan segment. Sources indicate that Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce A-star sedan on the domestic shores by 2013. There [...]

Steps to take after a Car Accident

At one time or another most people will be involved in some type of car accident. Car accidents happen when you least expect it, and after a car accident you may not be able to think clearly. From reporting the car accident to dealing with insurancecompanies, knowing the proper steps to take can help get you back [...]

Fuel efficiency labelling on Cars will come into effect by 2015

Car buyers now will soon be able to compare models based on government certified fuel efficiency labels, which was in discussion for about 4 years. The decision will force car manufacturers to put up fuel efficiency labels certified by government on every car they sell in the country. The labelling also asks manufacturers to improve [...]

Tata Motors showcased Safari Storme Armoured and GS 800 at Def Expo 2012

Tata Motors showcased a range of new concepts of defence vehicles including, the new Tata Safari Storme GS (General Service) 800 and the Tata Safari Storme Armoured at the 2012 India Defence Expo at New Delhi. The SUV which is expected to be launched in the market soon has been designed to travel through every [...]

2012 Škoda India introduces a Summer check-up camp

Škoda is organising a month long comprehensive summer car check-up camp, starting 2nd April, 2012 to 30th April 2012. This summer camp will offer a 16 point complimentary check and will offer a thorough examination of the AC, engine, steering, clutch, electrical system, tyres and wheel rims, etc. Through the campaign, which will continue for [...]

Pastout – HM Contessa

The Hindustan Contessa was a model of car manufactured by Hindustan Motors (HM) of India. It was based on the GM Vauxhall Victor VX that was made till 1979. When introduced in 1983, it was one of the few Indian manufactured luxury cars in the market. A noteworthy competitor was the Standard 2000 that was based on the Rover SD1. It was a popular [...]

Pastout – Discontinued Tata Sierra

In a way Tata, the cynics were right. In 1991, Telco had launched the Tata Sierra and the Estate the next year. Its first shot at the passenger car segment was fraught with problems as both products reeked of Telco’s truck ethos. The crude and flawed ‘bridge products’, the transitional products between trucks and cars, [...]

Tata Motors launched Indica Vista in Nepal at Rs.11.86 lakhs

Tata Motors and Nepal have a relation that dates decades back. If the car is launched in India, it is evident that Tata will launch it in Nepal besides other countries. Be it trucks or small cars, now Tata vehicles also ply on Nepal roads. Adding to the Nepal stable, Tata has also launched its [...]

Mahindra Mini Xylo rendered pictures

Mahindra Xylo Mini is perhaps the only car in India that has been spied and tested and is the most talked about car recently. Now thanks to Shoeb R Kalania (IndianAutosBlog) for rendering the images of the Mahindra compact SUV. Looking at the proportions it seems that the Xylo Mini is the true mini avatar [...]

2013 Fiat Linea rendered pictures

Fiat Linea has been a very good handler in its segment and is known for its styling, good interiors and features. For a long time, about 5 years, it has rules many roads and many hearts. There has been no major facelifts of new models of the Fiat Linea in these years. But the time [...]

How to Change a Tyre of a Car?

Have you ever gotten stuck on the side of the road with a flat, or do you dread someday getting trapped in that kind of scenario? Do you want to be able to change a tire without having to ask for help? Fortunately, changing a tire is a pretty simple task, if you don’t mind [...]

Bajaj to showcase ultra low cost car at 2012 Auto Expo!

2012 Auto Expo is the platform where Bajaj Auto will pull the wraps off the Ultra Low Cost car. However, this is not for a launch as one would suspect. This step is to rate the Bajaj’s skill in small car development where apart from the consumers, Nissan and Renault will have to give a [...]

Garage – Afzal’s Alto

Date of acquired December 2007 Efficiency 14-15 kmpl (City) 18-20kmpl (Highway) COSTS -Nil- Distance covered 48,390kms For Price, good city car, space, low maintenance cost Drawbacks Bland looks, cramped interiors India’s best seller is a fine car, if you’re on a budget. The Alto uses the 800’s proven and highly efficient three-pot motor with a [...]

Video – 2012 Tata Nano TV Commercial

Tata Motors silently launched the 2012 Tata Nano. Now our friend at BurnYourFuel has uploaded small clips of the 2012 Tata Nano on Youtube channel. The ads show how the 2012 Tata Nano is different from the existing Nano with a new features and improved fuel-efficiency. There are not many angles from which the 2012 [...]

Pastout – Premier Padmini

Premier Padmini was an automobile manufactured in India from 1967 to 2000. Premier Automobiles Limited, erstwhile flagship company of India’s Walchand Hirachand Group, assembled Fiat’s Fiat 1100 cars from the 1950s until 1997. The car ruled Indian roads for three decades (1955-1985). The Fiat 1100D based on the Fiat 1200 GranLuce Berlina debuted in India in 1964 with a 1,089 [...]

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) have launched their first mass-market motorcycle, named Honda Dream Yuga for the Indian market. This 110cc motorcycle has been positioned slightly below the CB Twister motorcycle which is available priced at Rs. 44,642 (ex-showroom Delhi). HMSI is trying its level best to gun straight for Hero’s jugular, as it aims to become the India’s top two wheeler maker by 2020. While this is the important move taken by Honda that will sharply target at Hero MotoCorp’s bread and butter commuter motorcycle segment with the Honda Dream Yuga 110cc motorcycle that was first unveiled at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo. Currently, Honda is now a market leader in the Indian automatic scooter segment by a considerable margin and has been the country’s third largest 2-wheeler manufacturer next to Bajaj Auto. The company is now striving hard to target no. 2 spot. Styling isn’t very different from the Shine and it boasts features like a self-starter, alloy wheels, long seat, full chain cover and tubeless tyres (first in the segment) as options. Apart from this, it has maintenance free battery and vicious air filter similar to Honda CB Twister. Honda Dream Yuga is powered by a 4-stroke, air cooled, 109cc engine which generates maximum power of 9 bhp@8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 9Nm @ 6000 rpm. It comes with 4 speed transmission and self start as an option. The commuter bike claims to be a fuel efficient vehicle which provides a mileage of 72kmpl and it also includes an intelligent ignition control system which works according to the increased torque load. 5 Shades available in Honda Dream Yuga - Black Monsoon Grey Metallic Alpha Red Metallic Force Silver Metallic & Maple Brown Metallic   The charismatic actor, Akshay Kumar, is the brand ambassador of Honda Dream Yuga and the tagline for the motorcycle is ‘Ek Naya Dream, Ek Naya Yug’. The company aims to sell aims to sell 3,00,000 units of Dream Yuga in the current financial year. Honda Dream Yuga will get neck to neck competition from Bajaj Discover, Hero Passion Pro, Splendor Pro, TVS Star series, Yamaha YBR and Mahindra Stallio is also expected to join the race by this diwali. Prices and Variants of Honda Dream Yuga - Honda Dream Yuga with Kick Start, Drum Brakes and Spoke wheels - Rs. 44,642 Honda Dream Yuga with Kick Start, Drum Brakes and Alloy wheels - Rs. 46,134 Honda Dream Yuga with Self Start, Drum Brakes and Alloy wheels - Rs. 48,125 (Note - The above mentioned are all ex-showroom Delhi price of Honda Dream Yoga.)   Also see - Honda’s Dream Yoga will be unveiled by this May 2012 Auto Expo – Honda Motorcycles unveils 7 new products, including CBR150R