With new engine and added features, the Aviator has improved in departments that matter Honda Motorcycles launched the new 110cc Honda Aviator with new features like Combi-Brake where front and rear brakes get activated jointly when the left lever is applied, telescopic front suspension to achieve smoother handling, lower vibration and more stable high-speed control. The 110cc Aviator also has features like viscous air filter which needs less maintenance. A maintenance free battery is also pa... Read Full Story

The Gio is Mahindra Alfa+extra wheel+new drivetrain+steering system Mahindra creates a new category by launching India’s first Compact Truck Mahindra creates a new category with the launch of Mahindra Gio, India’s first 0.5 ton Compact Truck: Mahindra Gio – An entry level 4 Wheeler Cargo carrier offers unmatched mileage of 27 kmpl at an unbeatable price of Rs 1.65 lakh. The New Compact Truck – Mahindra Gio Mumbai, Maharashtra, October 28, 2009 — Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.... Read Full Story

Interior plastics are nothing to write home about; the top-end with alloys looks stylish Here are some of the details discussed during the launch - - Zotye began their operations in China in the year 2005 - Premier will bring more Zotye products in the future into India as CKDs - The Rio is expected to return a fuel economy figure of 16-18kmpl - 500 vehicles will be assembled in the company’s facility every month - Premier is using a 1,500cc diesel engine, adopted from Peugeot, that del... Read Full Story

We’re delighted Premier is bringing in a product in yet another untapped segment Oct 28 2009 Premier launches compact SUV in India Premier (formerly known as Premier Automobiles) India’s pioneering car maker has re-entered the Indian passenger vehicle market with a compact SUV named RiO. The Premier RiO aims to cater to the segment between mid-size passenger cart and larger utility vehicles. The RiO seats 5 people comfortably and is powered by Premiers 1489cc turbo diesel engine ... Read Full Story

We’re back after attending not two, but three launches in Mumbai – Premier Rio, Honda Aviator 110 and the Mahindra Gio. Rio-Gio — Some coincidence. We’ll be updating the blog with all the images and information obtained from these launches. Apart from the press release, answers to questions we posed to the heads of the companies will also be sent through. Updating will begin shortly. Read Full Story

Indian Autos Blog will not be updated on Wednesday (28th October) as we will be at the Premier-Zotye Rio launch in Mumbai. Following this launch, in the afternoon, we have been invited to attend a Mahindra product launch also. We don’t know what the product is, we’re told its not the refreshed Renault Logan, Sandero or other Renault products. Some of us are hoping that it will be the world SUV displayed above. What we really don’t want to see is a taxi variant of Xylo or a ... Read Full Story

These days countries like Norway and Australia are stressing on the road safety through innovative road safety videos. I feel that similar campaigns should be started in our country as well as the message sent out from the video is very simple and has a strong recall. This kind of awareness campaign is very important in our country considering the number of two wheelers we have here. Everyday we add thousands of two wheelers on our roads. But how many of the riders are aware about road safet... Read Full Story

Nissan today called members of the media and briefed them on the V-Platform, the architecture that Nissan’s Micra will be based on. No photographs were allowed inside the screening room. The details discussed follows. New generation Micra or March will come in three forms – hatchback, sedan, compact/mini MPV V platform is a global platform. It is developed to serve customers in India and overseas A 3 cylinder gasoline engine will be offered on the Micra There was no details divu... Read Full Story

New R15 with LEDs and split seats in the works? If sources are to be believed then there is a new model of the Yamaha R15 is in the pipeline. Although not much is known about the technical aspects of this bike, there would be some cosmetic changes to it. The new bike could include split seat with rear LED tail lamp. The rear section of the bike is also expected to undergo some changes. The company, some sources claim, has halted production of the existing version as it is about to bring in th... Read Full Story

Honda has launched the 110cc version of its Aviator scooter in Delhi. We don’t have any images as of now, but we’re expecting it shortly. Attached here is the press release. ‘Live Your Style’ with Honda’s New ‘Aviator’ o Perfect blend of premium image, appealing style, quality and comfort o New 110 cc Honda Engine to deliver more fun to ride experience. o Fuel Economy increased by 15 % o Various New exciting features like Combi-Brake, Maintenance-Free Battery, Viscous air filter a... Read Full Story