The scooter segment is now the backbone of the Indian commuter vehicle sector. There was a time when geared scooters ruled on the Indian streets but as bikes started to get cheaper, scooter sales dwindled. However, gone are the days when scooters were looked down upon as low on fun and power. Now, there are many scooters which give geared bikes a run for their money in terms of features and power. Let’s now take a look at the long journey of scooters in India. Bajaj Chetak – The scooter that put India on two wheels The Bajaj Chetak was named after the famous horse of Maharana Pratap. It is one of those iconic vehicles in our country which changed the whole automotive scene. The Chetak has faithfully served as the daily workhorse of many families. There was a time when the demand for the Chetak used to be so high that the waiting period often soared to over a year. This reliable set of wheels was powered by a 150-cc, two-stroke engine that offered a decent amount of … [Read more...] about Honda Activa to Bajaj Chetak: 10 ‘GAME-CHANGING’ scooters of India
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Maruti 800 to Hyundai Santro: Segment creator cars of India
There must have been many conversations where someone would say that this was the first car of its type blah blah. Today we have compiled a list of 12 such vehicles which created a new segment in the Indian automotive space. Take a look and get ready to brag to your friends with this new found information. Affordable Hatchback Maruti Suzuki 800 (SS80) The 800 was brought to India in 1983 and was a joint venture between the Indian Government and Suzuki. The car then started a trend that went on to become what’s the biggest segment in the country now – affordable hatchbacks. The SS80 came in at the right time when families were getting smaller and a small car for a small family was needed. The 800 fitted to the bill perfectly and went on to become one of the most successful car of the country. It had a solid built quality and robust engineering which helped it run smoothly forever. The 45 hp version stood out for being the most fun to drive, ticking almost every box. Tall Boy … [Read more...] about Maruti 800 to Hyundai Santro: Segment creator cars of India
Hyundai releases beautiful ad to celebrate 20 years of India operations [Video]
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Later this year, South Korean automaker Hyundai will successfully turn 20 years old in the Indian market. To celebrate its successful run in India, the automaker has come up with a beautiful ad based around the Acccent sedan. Here, watch the video for yourself. Hyundai is also running a contest where Santro, Acccent and i10 owners have been asked to share their memories associated with the cars. Thrndai Izee of the best entries will net the winner Hyundai cars, the opportunity for the memory to turn into a short film produced by Hyundai and also an oppportunity to meet Hyundai India’s brand ambassador – Shahrukh Khan. 1000 entries will also win holiday vouchers as a consolation ckprize. Hyundai’s first car for the Indian market was the Santro hatchback. From the word go, the Santro became a superhit, making Hyundai a household name in the country. The Santro was withdrawn from the Indian market a few years ago to make way for newer offerings. Later this year, Hyundai … [Read more...] about Hyundai releases beautiful ad to celebrate 20 years of India operations [Video]
10 ULTRA cool ‘low rider’ Jeeps of India
Lowrider Jeeps are quite popular abroad. In India though, our road conditions make them rare. Yet, there are a few people crazy, and cool enough to build such jeeps. Here are 10 of them. Dabwali Jeeps This example from the northern part of India looks badass. The vehicle is painted in black, and this accentuates the looks of the vehicle even further. The Jeep lowrider seen here gets a split windscreen, aftermarket fenders and lowered suspension. The huge, wide profile tyres make the whole package look even better. Amandeep Jeeps Even though this vehicle bears a registration number of Maharashtra, the vehicle has been modified in Punjab. The lowrider uses suspension from Bolero that has been modified to lower the height of the vehicle.The tyres are dual-purpose units from Maxxis. This simple yet arresting machine also gets a smaller steering wheel. Yellow Lowrider This good looking yellow lowrider has plenty of cool added to it. The two-seater low rider gets an off-road spec bumper with … [Read more...] about 10 ULTRA cool ‘low rider’ Jeeps of India
Mileage-king cars & SUVs of India
‘Kitna deti hai?’ – This is one question that is on the lips of almost every car buyer in India. No wonder then, that, fuel mileage of a car goes on to play a very important role in a car’s success. Here, in this post, we take a look at the mileage kings of India. Basically, we have picked up the top two most fuel-efficient cars form every segment. Tata Nano 25.4 kmpl The Tata Nano made a lot of news for being the cheapest car in the world. In India, the Nano is positioned slightly below the likes of Alto 800. Its small size, attractive price points, and a small twin-cylinder engine are among the highlights of this car. Powered by a twin-cylinder 624cc engine that outputs 37.5 bhp, the Tata Nano GenX manages to output a max. fuel mileage of 25.4 kmpl. On the other hand, the Maruti Alto 800, which has been the segment-leader since time immemorial, isn’t far behind and offers 25.2 kmpl. Tata Tiago Diesel 27.3 kmpl Here’s another Tata car … [Read more...] about Mileage-king cars & SUVs of India