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Maruti 800 Duo Launched

Thursday, June 12th, 2008 8,662 Views

Maruti Suzuki has launched the LPG variant of its 800 which will be priced at around Rs 2.05 lakh for the standard version and around Rs 2.25 lakh for the air-conditioned variant. The rising fuel prices and also the success of the Omni and Wagon R LPG variants make ...

Accent CNG launched

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 4,947 Views

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched a dual-fuel version of the Accent which will run on CNG as well as petrol. It will be Rs 56,500 dearer than the existing model and will be available first in the NCR region.

Honda announces Civic hybrid launch date

Thursday, May 29th, 2008 6,410 Views

Honda Siel Cars India will launch the Civic hybrid on the 18th of June in Delhi. The car will be available at all eighty Honda dealerships across the country for a test drive on the very same day.

Toyota to build battery plants

Friday, May 23rd, 2008 1,213 Views

With the gradual shift to electric vehicles, expect to hear more about auto makers building battery plants and less about them erecting engine-building facilities. After Honda’s announcement, it has come to light that Toyota is constructing two plants to manufacture batteries used in hybrid cars.

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion: Apt for India?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 5,973 Views

The times are here for the auto manufacturers to highlight frugality as one of their premier talking points and USPs. There were times when you would keep an eye on the speed gauge as you accelerate, but now there are lights that pop up indicating the mileage you would expect ...

Are electric cars the future of automobiles?

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 1,988 Views

Diesel seems to be the here and now of automobiles, but electricity seems to be the immediate future. I have recently had the opportunity to ride two electric scooters, and drive an electric car as well, and the only thing I can think of is the lack of power they ...

Energy Efficiency before Alternative fuels

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 2,076 Views

It is quite clear that the rising crude oil prices have put heavy pressure on governments all over the world to curb fuel costs. One must be clear that a major chunk of the fuel is taken in by the facilities that they offer to the citizens, like the trains ...