What is Anti Locking Braking System (ABS)?

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) comes quite handy when you are driving on slippery surfaces (like ice, packed snow, gravel, steel plates and bridges). This safety system not only prevents locking up of wheels but can also control their rotation during hard braking in emergencies. The ABS has an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and wheel speed sensors, one each for all the four wheels. Continue reading

Skoda to Enter into SUV Market Soon in India

Skoda which is internationally a group of the Volkswagen is planning to enter into SUV segment by launching a tail extension of the Fabia into Indian Market which might not win the hearts of Indians for its radical design. It does not comply with the SUV’s with the three row arrangement of seating in its segment in India. The car which resembles to be a sibling of the Skoda Fabia has not been doing well in the European market would give a trial in the Indian market in the next few months.

Hyundai Verna Review

Hyundai Motors India Ltd in India has launched its new automatic transmission version of the mid size sedan Verna in India about few days back while the manual transmission was launched in 2006. Though it has given enough competition in its segment like Ford Feista, Ikon, Chevi Aveo and Honda City there are a few Cons about the car. The new car includes features like Aerodynamic Looks, full wheel cover, ABS and advanced music system. Continue reading

Tata Motors new Cross Over to Hit the Indian Roads Soon?

After the release of the Mahindra Xylo, Tata motors India has been looking to introduce a Cross over which can give a tough competition in the Indian Market. The new cross over has been in displayed in the name of Tata Xover at the Geneva Motor show about an year ago. The car is in testing Europe and would release into Indian market by the year end. The Xover concept styled by I.DE.A. Institute is based on Indigo floor plan and deliberately it has large grill spread eagled between the large headlamps. The most important concept these days in MPV’s would be the flexibility of seating inside the cabin.

Lancer Evolution to be in India soon

The Japanese Auto Company Mitsubishi is planning to launch its new Lancer Evolution which is also known as Evo 10 in July this year. The car looks and price can be no where comparable with the present Lancer on the Indian roads. The car has gained good market in the North America since its launch.

The car’s price would be around Rs 21-24 lakhs, for different variants which includes the import duty as well. The idea of manufacturing the car in India would depend upon the sales of the car one of the company spokesmen added. The launch would be followed by the introduction of the Mitsubishi Outlander sports in India. Continue reading