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The auto Company seems to be high on the hybrids. Initially, Honda launched their Civil Hybrid model in Indian market and now the homegrown hybrids are due from Mahindra and Tata in next 3-years. Considering their capabilities of frugal engineering to the new lavel, M&M and

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Proton the Malaysian national car manufacturer has finalized their plans for India and is all set to enter the Indian market.

The industry has chose the 1.2L five-door mini car Savvy, the 1.3L entry level sedan Saga and 1.6L 2nd generation Persona for the country’r market.

These 3-models are presently undergoing field tests and technical evaluation at different locations here. Proton’s 2-day clinic (technical) on these cars concluded at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi last Sat. these car models will be launched in phases, and may hit the Indian market early 2009.

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Tata, the Indian car manufacturer selected an area in Singur, India for the factory that would build the Nano, the cheapest car of the world. But, 11-petitions were filed in a Calcutta High Court saying that the buy of this land for the plant violated the 1894’s Land Acquisition Act.

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The auto companies doesn’t see the extra specific duty impose on the big cars impacting sales. However, company representatives believe sales may be hit in the case of MUVs and SUVs that also serve as transportation in rural areas.

On Friday, the Center imposed the specific duty of Rs 15K on cars with the engine size of 1500 to 1999cc and Rs 20K on the cars above 2000cc. This was on the top of the existing 24% ad excise duty. The vehicles such as Hyundai Verna and Ford Fusion and those in a super luxury segment including a S-Class of Mercedes and a 7-series prototypes of BMW.

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Tata International is planning to launch a range of electric cars in India priced starting at Rs. 99,000. It really looks unbelievable. The running cost for these cars would be around Rs. 0.40 per kilometer.

Here are some specifications:
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Here are some of the tips to save fuel in your car.

1. Avoid sudden acceleration and drive smoothly, it will give you maximum mileage. So be little smooth on your right leg.
2. Do not drive with your leg on the clutch. It consumes more fuel and clutch plates also get worn out
3. While stopping at a traffic signal, if the waiting time is more than one minute, switch off the engine.
4. when driving above 80 or 90 kmph, its more fuel efficient to keep the windows closed and AC running, instead of AC off and windows open.
5. Regularly engine maintenance is a must. It can change your fuel efficiency up-to 20%
6. Use air conditioning only when you need it. It uses up-to 12% of extra fuel.
7. Change engine oil and air filters as described in your car’s manual.

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8. Right pressures in all the tyres can also change your fuel efficiency. So make sure you have the pressure prescribed by the car company.
9. When starting a cold engine (lets say in the morning), don’t go high speed for first 30 seconds. Let it get warmed up first.
10. When driving at faster speeds, its always more fuel efficient to drive in highest gear.

Yamaha introduced its ‘YZF R15’ motorbike model at Irungattukottai race track in Chennai. All this provides excellent controllability & maneuverability to increasing cornering, riding, and braking performance.

Different challenge and devil stunts are performed on this bike by the 10 Japanese motorbike experts.The latest ‘YZF R15’ arrives loaded with the liquid cooled, 4-valve fuel injected engine and 6-speed gear transmission. Continue Reading »

“RV College of Engineering“, Bangalore newly revealed the model of India’s 1st hybrid plug in car.

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On Monday, Hyundai Motor introduced the CNG variant of their mid-size sedan Accent. The Accent (dual fuel) will firstly be available in the National Capital Region (Gurgaon, Noida,Ghaziabad, & Delhi).

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Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is launching its limited edition of ‘Logan‘ car shortly which will intend high end customers. The latest variant will be introduced sometime in July and will enter with a various refined features to compete with some newly launched cars.

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