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Expensive Cars to run on Cheaper Fuel

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 1,498 Views

Expensive cars will be able to reduce the fuel costs to half. Cars like Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla, Maruti Suzuki SX4 and a few more could be available in either LPG or CNG variants.

Maruti launches Green Cabs in AP

Thursday, December 18th, 2008 2,522 Views

Maruti Suzuki launched Green Cabs, a fleet of its most-loved Maruti 800 AC in Hyderabad. These 800s are factory-fitted with LPG kits.

Hyundai launches LPG Santro

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 4,350 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the LPG version of the Santro and has called it the Santro Eco. The LPG variant will be priced Rs 21500 higher than the existing petrol model.

Lotus engineering developing Civic hybrid racecar

Friday, September 26th, 2008 1,011 Views

Lotus Engineering is supplying technical expertise to Oaktec in developing racing technology that exploits the performance potential of the petrol-electric Honda hybrid system. Lancashire based Oaktec, a specialist in energy efficient vehicle design, approached Lotus Engineering to investigate areas of battery and system control technology that enable maximum racing performance ...

LMP1 diesels to get slower

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 1,060 Views

The Automobile Club de l'Quest, which sets the rules for the 24 Hours and the series that take its name around the world, announced new engine rules for the diesels for 2009 at the Silverstone Le Mans Series event.

Porsche Panamera GT to break cover

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 1,423 Views

Porsche has begun teaser campaigns for its four-door model, the Panamera. Starting on  September 15, the Panamera Online Magazine will offer a wide range of information about the latest addition to the Porsche lineup.

Hero Electric developing electric car

Friday, August 22nd, 2008 1,688 Views

Hero Electric, the manufacturer that specialises in electric two-wheelers, has plans to introduce an electric passenger car to India by 2013.

Electric Nano in the pipeline?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 1,577 Views

According to a German press report, Tata has plans to manufacture an electric version of the Nano.

Bolero Pik-Up CNG launched

Friday, July 18th, 2008 1,433 Views

M&M launched a CNG variant of the Bolero Pik-Up vehicle yesterday. It will retail for Rs 5.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Pininfarina to bring electric car to India

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 4,235 Views

Italian design house Pininfarina, whose portfolio includes cars from Ferraris to the Tata Indica, has announced that it will put on sale an electric car for the Indian market by 2014.

Hyundai to launch first LPG hybrid

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 1,701 Views

The Koreans were always playing catch-up to the Japanese and American car makers, but here’s a sign of the times to come: Korea’s largest car maker, Hyundai Motor Company, plans to sell its first LPG-electric hybrid vehicle in July 2009.

VW going green

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 1,116 Views

Volkswagen will launch its first electric car, based on the ‘Up!’ concept in 2010. This is part of VW’s endeavour to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of its vehicles.

REVAi launched in Delhi

Friday, June 27th, 2008 1,533 Views

The new Maini Reva, the REVAi, was launched in New Delhi on Wednesday, the 25th of June. The government has shown its support towards cleaner cars by offering a 15 percent subsidy on the car's base price, 12.5 percent exemption of VAT and a refund of road tax and registration ...

Honda Civic hybrid launched

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 4,633 Views

Honda Siel Cars India has launched the first hybrid car to go on sale in the country, the Civic Hybrid. It will retail for Rs 21.5 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The high price is due to the car being imported as a completely built unit, which attracts 104% duties and tax. ...

GM’s LPG and CNG variants to arrive soon

Friday, June 13th, 2008 2,135 Views

The Chevrolet Spark, Aveo U-VA, and the Aveo will soon have LPG and CNG variants. The launch date of these variants cannot be confirmed at the moment but they will be in showrooms within a year. However, there are clear indications that the Spark LPG variant will be the first ...