The Indica V2 diesel is probably the most famous Indian automobile after Nano in recent times
A title which the Tata Indica holds in India too, which is set for the Nano to break in the future.
The Tata Indica V2 diesel with the CRDI technology is the cheapest diesel hatchback you can buy in Poland. The 1.4-liter engine, which produces 70hp, costs just 29,900 zloty (equates to 5.05 lakh rupees). Standard equipment includes ABS, Airbags, Power Steering, Air Conditioning and power windows.
The petrol model costs 26,900 zloty and it comes with a 1.4 liter engine producing 85hp.
We have already published images of the next generation Verna, which is going to be completely overhauled to transform into a baby Sonata YF.
The current generation Verna has been selling since 2005, and in India, Hyundai continues to sell the original Accent.
The car you see here which will borrow design cues of Sonata and Genesis, is codenamed RB — according to reports it will share vital parts with the i20 hatchback. There are also rumors that the RB will be built in India in the future, but the company’s been silent on this matter.
The RB will use four cylinder petrols and diesels. Apart from the regular run of engines, a direct-injection 1,600 cc engine is also said to be a potential powerplant. This engine will produce 140hp and return 40mpg.
A hybrid variant will also share space with the aforementioned models, but at a later stage.
Reva NXR will be sold in Iceland by Northern Lights Energy
Northern Lights Energy (NLE) and the world’s largest maker of EVs Reva Electric Car Company (RECC), have joined hands to explore the electric vehicle market in Iceland.
According to the signed agreement, NLE holds exclusive distribution rights for the Reva NXR in Iceland. The Reva NXR goes reaches customers in Iceland in the middle of next year.
RECC is also considering the possibility of installing a manufacturing plant for its EVs in Iceland. It will use this facility to supply cars to the various countries in Europe.
Gisli Gislason, Chairman of NLE -
Iceland, with its advanced electric grid technology that uses 100% renewable energy in electricity production is a perfect location for zero-emissions electric vehicles
While we were off air, some of our friends had posted images of the Nissan Micra on their websites taken at a factory in China.
Adding to the image count, here’s a close-quarters spy shot of a blue Nissan Micra. The Micra will come with a highly fuel efficient 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine. Sources tell us the Micra might come with a engine start-stop button, feature seen in high-end cars.
The car will be unveiled in Thailand and will go on to make its debut on the international level at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year.
Production of the Nissan March/Micra (name undecided yet) will begin during the third week of May here at Oragadam, Chennai.
The R version of the Polo in 2012 will make 190hp from a 1.4 liter engine
VW will launch a “R” version of the Polo hatchback with a bi-turbo 1.4-liter engine that churns out nothing less than 190hp, reports AutoBild.
VW will launch the Polo in India during the Auto Expo in January next year. There are chances of the R version to be produced here in India as VW might look at a sub-10 lakh performance hatchback. Who knows how the market demands would be two or three years from now?
The TVS Flame is now available with twin spark technology
In the year 2007, when TVS launched Flame with twin-spark technology, it was forced to halt production due to a patent case violation lodged by Bajaj. Bajaj claimed it developed and patented the twin spark plug technology in 2002 and TVS was illegally utilizing its technology.
However on September 16, the Supreme Court allowed TVS Motor to sell the Flame brand with the twin spark plug technology. The court has also directed the suit before the Madras High Court, which is to be concluded by November 30.
After the court’s decision arrived in their favour, TVS Motor Co Ltd said on Friday that it reintroduced its “Flame” brand of motorbikes that feature twin spark plugs, after obtaining the necessary legal clearances.
You can catch biker boy Nazish’s review of the TVS Flame here.
The Bajaj ULC will use scooter/3-wheeler parts and DTSi technology
Bajaj, Renault and Nissan have sorted out the issues between them and are gearing up for the development of the ULC car which is targets the Tata Nano.
Bajaj might feature its Digital Twin Spark ignition technology in this low cost car. This technology works even better when combined with Computerized Direct Ignition system and the gen-next throttle response system.
In order to reduce the cost of the car, Bajaj will use around 70-80% of the parts currently used in motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers. Bajaj will use its existing two-wheeler manufacturing plants to set up assembly units for this low cost car rather than setting up a dedicated manufacturing plant for them.
The 500C is getting recognition far away from its homeland
This surely is a good news for all the Royal Enfield lovers.
The recently launched Bullet Classic C5 motorcycle has won this year’s trophy for Best Bike (Metric-Stock) at the Bearly Cruzin Classic Car and Motorcycle Show in Arizona.
