Tata Motors Embarks on A Green Drive

“Environment-friendliness is a growing basic requirement for premium vehicles,” said Tata Motors in a recent presentation to analysts. Premium competitors in the auto industry are realizing this fact and taking responsible initiative towards eco sub-branding. Steady development of economic solutions is also an indicative of this trend. Traditional SUVs are being moved towards crossover, multipurpose and smaller SUVs, and there are similar movements towards small premium cars as well.

Keeping in tandem with the above changing trend, Tata Motors has charted a strategy for a 25 per cent carbon dioxide reduction in its Jaguar and Land Rover models. The company has taken into account volatile fuel pricing, continuing legislation on emission and taxing, while banking on two ongoing research projects — Limo Green and Range-e.

Jaguar has already displayed the Limo Green concept, a hybrid XJ equipped with a 145 kW, 295 full-load motor torque electric motor. This gasoline-electric hybrid claims a fuel economy of 57 miles per gallon (10 km/litre) and less than 120 g/km carbon dioxide emission at its top speed of 112 miles per hour.
Range-e uses a plug-in parallel diesel hybrid system to offer a premium SUV that can run as a pure electric vehicle minimizing emissions.

Mahindra & Proton Contemplates A JV

Indian utility and commercial vehicle major Mahindra n Mahindra and Malaysian car maker Proton are in talks to launch the latter's Lotus range of high-end sports cars in India as also to manufacture a small car for the masses.

Currently Lotus has got T127, Elise, Exige Europa and Evora sports cars. The makers of the sturdy Mahindra cars might get the rights to make certain models under a license or result in a JV to bring the Lotus brands for Indians.

Parallely, Mahindra is also in talks with Proton to bring the small cars of the Malaysian company to India that can be re-engineered for the Indian market. The Proton Savvy, a super mini car with a 1200cc Renault engine claims to give 24km per litre of fuel under test conditions and 16-18 km in normal situations.

And The Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally Winner is ... Mahindra Rodeo!

They came, they saw, they won. Mahindra Two Wheelers, a part of the US $7.1 billion Mahindra Group, and a first time participant in the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally, recently grabbed the winner's cup in Mumbai. National champion, Shamim Khan, represented the company at the event. And which two wheeler did he get to ride? - Mahindra Rodeo of course. The versatile scooter known for its durability and power took everyone by surprise with its sheer grit on tough, dirty tracks.

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Anoop Mathur, Sector President and Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, "With this victory, the Rodeo has proved itself on the tough track, a clear validation of the fact that it is one of the most powerful scooters in its class.”

The perfect choice for the young urban male, the Mahindra Rodeo is a high performance, feature-packed scooter with a distinctly macho demeanour. Rodeo, the PowerScooter from Mahindra, has everything to sensitize your riding experience. The dazzling looks of Rodeo takes shape from its streamlined bodywork, horn rimmed headlamp and sporty body graphics. The Mahindra Rodeo surely, is designed for you, your world, your belongings and everything in between.

From Roads to Website

Its a journey from roads to owning a website. My jaws dropped when I saw this pic and few minutes later I has a smile on my face.

Ka-ching! Ah, the sweet sound of the auto meter. Something that's as rare as wearing pullovers in Chennai. What's even rarer is riding around town with an auto driver, who has a website of his own. That's Samson for you.... Read on to know more ......