Expert Concept Electric Car - Renault to Launch Electric Car Twizy in India

French auto major Renault has sketched out plans to introduce Twizy Z.E electric car in India by 2011. Renault intends to launch this zero-emission vehicle in order to amplify its market share in India. There is a seating capacity for two people who can sit one behind another.

Renault Twizy was showcased at the recently concluded Delhi Auto Expo 2010 where it the attention of large number of visitors because of its new concept and unique design.

Twizy Z.E. concept car is 2.30m in length and just 1.13m wide. The concept car is powered by a 15kW electric motor and has a driving range of 60 miles with the maximum speed of 46 miles/hour.

The price of the electric Twizy Z.E car is estimated to be around Rs 8 lakhs.

Car Manufacturer: New Maruti Suzuki WagonR Reaches India by March 2010

India's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki will launch the new and updated model of WagonR by March 2010. The new model comes as a part of Maruti Suzuki's efforts to upgrade its models according to new Bharat IV emission norms which will be applicable at all the major metros by April 2010.

The all new 2010 WagonR will be poweredby the 998cc KB series engine that develops 67PS of maximum power at 6200rpm and 90Nm of maximum torque at 3500rpm. It will also be available with CNG option.

The interior of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR 2010 will be re-designed with intimate ambience than the earlier version. Maruti Suzuki WagonR exteriors will be upgraded with a new headlamp to give a new modern look with the addition of ABS and airbags.

The new WagonR is estimated to be priced between Rs 3.2 to 4.5 lakhs

Automotive Expert: Nano Electric Vehicle at 80th Geneva Motor Show

We have said it earlier that its the age of Tata Nano. The small car from Tata Motors is hogging the limelight through out the world. Nano has now reached the ongoing Geneva Motor Show. Tata Motors, the automaker displayed its small car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. But, the small car displayed by Tata was not the basic model, it was the Nano Electric Vehicle (EV).

The Nano Electric Vehicle is an eco-friendly car that uses super polymer lithium ion batteries, as in the Tata Indica Vista EV. The Electric Nano showcased at Geneva Motor Show gives an output of 160 km and an acceleration of 0-60 kmph in under 10 seconds.

Automotive Expert: GM Recalls 1.3 Million Compact Cars

General Motors Co. has planned to recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compact cars sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in order to fix the power steering assist that can break down due to faulty electric motors. GM has initiated this step after the U.S. started an investigation spurred by consumer complaints.

General Motors will change a motor in the power steering system of Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and three Pontiac models. The vehicles recalled are the 2005-2010 Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.



A solution to this problem is being developed and the customers will be notified when to come in for repairs.