HONDA NAVI

The Auto Expo 2016 at Delhi has been witness to the unveiling of a unique vehicle from Honda – Honda Navi. This cross between a motorcycle and a scooter fuses both design cues to arrive at its present avant garde form. Honda Navi variants come in three trims, namely Street, Adventure and Off-road sporting respective price tags of Rs.39,500, Rs.44,500 and Rs.49,500 (all Ex Showroom, Delhi), respectively. The size of the bike has been kept smaller...

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Volkswagen emissions scandal

Switzerland has banned sales of Volkswagen diesel cars in the most severe step taken so far by a government in reaction to the emissions crisis. The country has stopped the sale of any VW cars in the Euro5 category, which contains the majority of the cars that the company has admitted have defeat devices. The move effects roughly 180,000 cars that are yet to be sold or registered, including 1.2-litre, 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines for the VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands. However, the Swiss federal roads office, which announced the...

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RENAULT KWID

September 28, 2015 : Renault has launched the Kwid at Rs 2.56 lac ex-showroom Delhi. The Kwid was amongst the most awaited launches of 2015 due to many factors like its SUV like styling, competitive price and a mileage of 25.17 Kmpl. The car is Renault’s hope to capture the entry-level segment and increase its foothold in the country. The Renault Kwid bookings started much before the Kwid launch date and has received overwhelming response....

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DC Avanti

Three-and-a-half-years after it was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi, Avanti, touted as the first 'Made in India' sports car, has been launched at a starting price of Rs 35.93 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The two-seater sports car from Pune-based DC Design measures 4565mm in length, 2120 in width and has an overall height of 1200mm. The Avanti weighs 1580kg and comes with 155mm of ground clearance which way more than usual sports car....

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Yamaha YZF R15-S

It has been the hallmark of Yamaha to innovate and introduce products that has a strong connect with its large customer base. "R15" has been a significant milestone in the company’s history; the product being the torchbearer to introduce the racing culture in India. The new variant will further help Yamaha to consolidate its position in the 150 cc segment. R15 has been a huge success for its spectacular engineering. It has liquid cooled, 4 stroke...

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Skoda Octavia anniversary edition

Skoda has introduced an anniversary edition variant of its Octavia. The Style Plus gets the addition of a rear-side curtain airbags – a total of 8 airbags, push-start button, keyless entry and exit, a reversing camera with centre console display, a SmartLink infotainment system and paddle shifters on the 7-speed DSG gearbox. The exteriors remain visibly identical to the standard Octavia variants. The Style Plus variant is available on the...

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CNG: Advantages And Disadvantages

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a fuel that needs no introduction. It is a cheap fuel to make and use, which is why it is so widespread in public transport. Not to mention the fact that the second hand car market is greatly supported by CNG kits. Vehicles like the Honda Civic, Accord and Toyota Corolla are favorites to be bought second hand for the same price as a hatch-back and then have green fuel kits used to make them easy on the pocket. With diesel deregulation soon to kick in, the prices of the oil will head north soon, so CNG seems like...

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