Archive for May, 2011

Expert Opinion: Why Figo, Polo and i20 are not my favourite hatchbacks

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 23:15

dwsAuto Expert Dr Gonsalves on why Figo, Polo and i20 not on his list of favourite hatchbacks! The best hatchbacks for me are Swift, then Ritz, then Figo. i20 I don’t even consider it as an option. Why not i20? 1. Price: 1.5 lakh more (than the Swift). Imagine the ...

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Registrations open for Royal Enfield NH-17 tour

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 23:15

It’s time to get ready again; it’s time to leave home. Royal Enfield has invited all bullet owners to participate in the legendary NH17 (West Coast Road) highway tour. The Highway connects Mumbai and Goa and will make for a memorable seven day road-trip during August 2011. The road trip ...

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One of a kind Volkswagen Passat auctioned off at Rs.30.13 lakh

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 14:14

Volkswagen India was (one of the) official partner of the IPL (Indian Premier League) cricket tournament. The company, auctioned one-of-its kind Passat signed by all IPL team captains on its hood, for Rs. 30.13 lakh on eBay India. The lucky bidder, Saidas Malladi, a resident of Bangalore, topped a total ...

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Renault expects Fulence diesel to bring in major sales

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:58

French car manufacturer, Renault expects 70% of  the Fluence sedan’s sales to come from its diesel version. “On an average, we expect 70 per cent sales nationally to be of diesel models (of Fluence) and in markets like Delhi, the proportion of diesel sales would be around 65 per cent,” ...

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Corolla Altis cheaper than the Vento Petrol!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:49

Yes. That’s no mistake. According to the analysis based on the dwsAuto Diesel Decider tool, if you can afford the top-end Volkswagen Vento Highline Auto, then you can get yourself a Toyota Corolla Altis D-4D for the same money. In fact, if you drive 1,500 km a month, you’ll save ...

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Indian Oil mulling over another Rs1.35 hike in petrol

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:28

Consumers had hardly begun to accept the Rs. 5 hike in the price petrol that was announced recently but Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is already mulling over another petrol price hike of roughly Rs. 1.35 per litre. “While it is imperative to increase the price of motor spirit (petrol), we ...

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National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:44

The National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2011 hosted by MRF and FMSCI (Federation of Motor Sports Club of India) will commence on June 3rd, 2011 at the Motor Race Track (MMRT) near Chennai. The 2011 Championship that has two categories based on rider experience (Novice & Open) will be conducted in ...

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Tata’s Upcoming launches

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:17

Tata Motors is leaving no stone unturned to boost sales and brand value in India. The company is planning to launch new and face-lifted variants of its current models including the Nano, Safari, Manza and Indica Vista this financial year. Upcoming Tata Nano variants Tata Motors is tight lipped about ...

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Most fuel-efficient diesel small cars in India!

Monday, May 30, 2011 14:58

If you are looking for a diesel small car, a hatchback, that gets you the most bang for the buck, there is quite a range of cars to pick from. In India, there are no less than 12 models of diesel hatchbacks on sale at the moment, with more on ...

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Nissan NV200 Photo Gallery

Monday, May 30, 2011 12:10

The Nissan NV 200 is expected to come to India next year and Nissan’s partner, Ashok Leyland will manufacture the NV 200 in India. It will likely be powered by a re-tuned version of the Nissan Micra’s 1,500 cc diesel engine. We expect the re-tuned version of the engine to ...

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