Mahindra is getting ready to create a new segment among cars in India with the probably named Mahindra Vibe which will be the first notchback car from Mahindra. The new Mahindra Vibe is just the notchback version of Mahindra Verito sedan version which is a successful model of the leading Indian car maker. The sub-4 metre Mahindra notchback Vibe is ready for a grant launch soon, most likely in the month of April 2013. It is also reported that the car will be called as Mahindra Verito Vibe. The main competitors of the car will be Maruti Suzuki D’zire, Tata IndigoeCS, Toyota Etios and Honda Amaze even though all these are sedans. Read More »
Mahindra Vibe notchback launches soon
ISUZU to India with SUV and Pick-up Trucks
The brand ISUZU is popular in India for a long time now and they do not need a huge marketing to catch up the Indian automobile market. SML – Isuzu joint venture is already selling the vehicles in India currently. The general public is aware of the brand Swaraj Mazda which now is known as SML. The Japan automobile producer Isuzu is about to introduce a smart SUV and a couple of variants of D-Max pick-ups for Indian roads. But the Isuzu lane does not end with them as many models will be arriving a bit later. The D-Max pickup will range from Rs.6.87 to Rs8.09 lacs. Though the price seems to be bit high end, the facilities provided in the interior and the powerful engine can compromise it. The price of the SUV model Isuzu MU7 is about Rs.24 lacs. However, that can also be compromised as to the international standard luxurious comforts provided. The main competitor of MU7 will be Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavor, Hyundai Santafe, etc. The other foreign manufacturer coming to India this year is Great Wall.
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Isuzu D-Max Pickups in India
The Japan automaker Isuzu has planned to establish the brand directly in India and for the same the company has decided to install a vehicle producing unit with a capacity of 1 lakh vehicles per year in India soon. Till then Isuzu will be importing the vehicles from Thailand. The Isuzu D-Max pickups are known for power and easy drivability along with heavy loading capacity. Isuzu also Introduces Isuzu MU7 which is a powerful SUV to compete in SUV market of India. The main competitor of MU7 will be Toyota Fortuner. Read More »
Isuzu MU7 to compete SUVs in India
The brand Isuzu is known to all automotive lovers in India and therefore the marketing is easier for the company as they come to India with a powerful SUV with male looks and attractive most modern luxury features. Isuzu introduces MU7 to compete with Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, etc. However, the price of the vehicle will be nearly Rs24 lakhs since it will be imported directly from Thailand. On the other hand, the company will be able to supply the cars at a cheaper and competitive price since they have plans to produce vehicles in India itself soon. Read More »
Fiat Motor Homes in India
JCBL PLA HS75
Fiat has won the heart of all motor lovers and users all over the world and many of Indians. Fiat knowing the possibilities of caravans in India for accommodation facilities introduced two of such models namely JCBL PLA HS75 and JCBL PLA M742. JCBL is a motor vehicle body manufacturer in India and their joint work with Italy’s PLA brings the two models for Indian customers from Fiat. The vehicles will be made upon Fiat Ducato platforms and services will be available at all the service stations of Fiat across India. This gives a great support to the buyers of Fiat Ducato motor homes. The engine used in JCBL PLA HS75 and JCBL PLA M742 are Fiat Ducato Multijet diesel engines providing a great power of 180 ps and 400 nm. The vehicle comes under the Euro V segment and is free of pollutions. JCBL aims to sell 100 units of the vehicle within a year’s time. There will be dealerships in four states of India including Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Andrapradesh. However, Fiat offers that the vehicle can be serviced at any of the Fiat service stations across India. So, we do not have be worried about the service facilities. Read More »
My first ‘Unmanned Bike Accident’
“This real accident is narrated by one of the regular readers of Carsbikesonline.com – Mr. Martin Jacob. You may also send us your personal car or bike related experience to be shared on this site.”
During my college days I used to be known as biker kind of guy. I was a CS student but my mind always wandered in the direction of machines and my days revolved around riding bikes and maintaining them. At the end of my college days I knew more about maintaining a bike than I knew about programming. Coming to our story which is the first bike accident I had . Its a very funny and peculiar accident because I wasn’t even riding the bike, I wasn’t even sitting on the bike when the accident happened. The ‘villain’ of the story is my friend Nikhil’s Rx 100. Its may be a small 100cc bike but its damn powerful, I learned it the hard way. Read More »