Apart from the humorous articles and the plethora of eBay finds we come up with, Carscoop’s bread and butter is automotive news straight from the manufacturer. And as such, we read a lot of press releases. In all the ones I’ve read, General Motors refuses to call the Chevrolet Volt a hybrid. It’s a range extended electric vehicle. I speculate that it might have something to do with hybrids being
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EV Owners in California to Feel the Shock of Higher Electricity Rates
Woe betide the electric car. Outpaced by their petrol-powered cousins in the 1900s, saddled with heavy and potentially dangerous batteries in the 1970s and crushed in the name of the Almighty Dollar in the 1990s, it’s been a rough road from there to here. And now, on the dawn of a new age where electric cars seem poised to take their rightful place alongside gasoline cars, the electricity
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Chevrolet Speeds Up Volt Rollout, will be Available Nationwide by the End of 2011
The Chevrolet Volt is currently available for sale only in a few states across the U.S., the reason being that GM was initially cautious and wanted to probe customer interest first. It turns out customers like the plug-in hybrid / extended range model (take your pick) more than anticipated, so Chevrolet today announced that it’s fast-tracking the national roll-out to match customer interest. “We
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Proposed Bill to Increase Number of Plug-in Hybrid and EVs Eligible for Federal Tax Rebate
Michigan congressmen Sander Levin and Carl Levin proposed a new piece of legislation on Wednesday, which would potentially increase the number of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles eligible for the $7,500 tax credit from 200,000 to 500,000 per manufacturer. “Green vehicles represent the vanguard of automotive innovation, but they have to be economical for consumers and profitable for
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Mercedes SLS AMG Supercar:
Luxury car makers Mercedes unveils its luxury SLS AMG Super Car on th eopening day of 2010 Austo Expo at a price of Rs. 2 Crore.
Tata Aria:
Tata chairman Ratan Tata unveiled its new car "Aria" in the Auto Expo 20100.
Renault Koleos:
Jaguar XF:
Jaguar showcase its new XF model on the opening day of 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
Chevrolet Volt:
GM India has planned biog for 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi when the showcased their 3rd Car Chevrolet Volt.
Chevrolet Camaro:
General Motors India launched its Chevrolet Camaro model on the opening day of Auto Expo just after small car Beat one day before.
Skoda Yeti:
Skoda Auto India is shown its first ever SUV "Yeti" on the first day of 2010 Auto Expo at New Delhi. Skoda Yeti will be launched at the end of 2010 at a price range of Rs. 10 Lakhs to Rs. 14 Lakhs.
Toyota Etios:
Toyota Kirloskar finally unveils its first small car for the Indian market in the 10th Auto Expo by the name of "Etios" concept. Toyota Etios will be available in both hatchback with 1.2 litre petrol engine and Sedan will have 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Renault Twizy:
Renault displayed its electric vehicle concept car "Twizy" on the opening day of Auto Expo 2010. Renault Twizy is a small two-seater car that is 2.3 metres long, 1.47 metres high and 1.13 metres wide and powered by a 20bhp, 70Nm electric motor that can travel 100km on a full charge at a maximum speed of 74kph and weighs around 420kg.
Harley Davidson:
Harley Davidson - the legendary Motorcycles manufacturer come up with 12 models for India in 2010 Auto Expo New Delhi. The Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be imported into India as completely built units and will be priced between Rs 6.95 Lakhs and Rs 34.95 Lakhs.
Volkswagen Polo:
Volkswagen unveils its first small car for the Indian market "Polo" on the 1st day of Auto Expo.VW Polo production has already started and car will be launched in mid 2010 and priced around Rs. 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs.
Honda Small Car Concept:
Honda revealed its New Small Car Concept on the opening day of 2010 Auto Expo New Delhi which will be less than Rs. 5 Lacs in India. The new compact car will be a 5 seater and will be designed specially for Indian Market.
Chevrolet Beat:
Chevrolet finally launched its new small Car Beat just before the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi at a very competitive price of Rs. 3.3 to 3.94 Lacs. Chevrolet Beat available in 3 version PS, LS and LT with 1.2 liter engine.
Mahindra Maximo:
Mahindra & Mahindra launched its mini truck "Maximo" on Tuesday, 5th January, 2010 at 10th Auto Expo. Mahindra Maximo will be launched in February 2010 powered by a 2-cyclinder CRDe engine with DOHC technology and can take a load of 859 kgs.
Volvo Eicher Trucks:
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo group and Eicher Motors today launched the all new range of Eicher heavy duty trucks, the VE series at the Auto Expo. The VE Series of Eicher heavy duty trucks includes the entire range of 16T – 40T GVW (gross vehicle weight) products including the 4×2, 6×2, 8×2 rigid haulage trucks, a 4×2 tractor-trailer and 4×2 and 6×4 tippers.
Mahindra Navistar:
Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL), the commercial vehicle joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar Inc. of USA, today unveiled its 25 tonne and 31 tonne trucks for the Indian market.
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Auto Expo 2010, Delhi 1st day Highlights - Toyota Etios, Tata Aria, Maruti R3, VW Polo, Skoda Yeti, Renault Twizy, Chevrolet Camaro and Volt
Mercedes SLS AMG Supercar:
Luxury car makers Mercedes unveils its luxury SLS AMG Super Car on th eopening day of 2010 Austo Expo at a price of Rs. 2 Crore.
Tata Aria:
Tata chairman Ratan Tata unveiled its new car "Aria" in the Auto Expo 20100.
Renault Koleos:
Jaguar XF:
Jaguar showcase its new XF model on the opening day of 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
Chevrolet Volt:
GM India has planned biog for 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi when the showcased their 3rd Car Chevrolet Volt.
Chevrolet Camaro:
General Motors India launched its Chevrolet Camaro model on the opening day of Auto Expo just after small car Beat one day before.
Skoda Yeti:
Skoda Auto India is shown its first ever SUV "Yeti" on the first day of 2010 Auto Expo at New Delhi. Skoda Yeti will be launched at the end of 2010 at a price range of Rs. 10 Lakhs to Rs. 14 Lakhs.
Toyota Etios:
Toyota Kirloskar finally unveils its first small car for the Indian market in the 10th Auto Expo by the name of "Etios" concept. Toyota Etios will be available in both hatchback with 1.2 litre petrol engine and Sedan will have 1.5-litre petrol engine.
Renault Twizy:Renault displayed its electric vehicle concept car "Twizy" on the opening day of Auto Expo 2010. Renault Twizy is a small two-seater car that is 2.3 metres long, 1.47 metres high and 1.13 metres wide and powered by a 20bhp, 70Nm electric motor that can travel 100km on a full charge at a maximum speed of 74kph and weighs around 420kg.
Harley Davidson:
Harley Davidson - the legendary Motorcycles manufacturer come up with 12 models for India in 2010 Auto Expo New Delhi. The Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be imported into India as completely built units and will be priced between Rs 6.95 Lakhs and Rs 34.95 Lakhs.
Volkswagen Polo:
Volkswagen unveils its first small car for the Indian market "Polo" on the 1st day of Auto Expo.VW Polo production has already started and car will be launched in mid 2010 and priced around Rs. 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs.
Honda Small Car Concept:
Honda revealed its New Small Car Concept on the opening day of 2010 Auto Expo New Delhi which will be less than Rs. 5 Lacs in India. The new compact car will be a 5 seater and will be designed specially for Indian Market.
Chevrolet Beat:
Chevrolet finally launched its new small Car Beat just before the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi at a very competitive price of Rs. 3.3 to 3.94 Lacs. Chevrolet Beat available in 3 version PS, LS and LT with 1.2 liter engine.
Mahindra Maximo:
Mahindra & Mahindra launched its mini truck "Maximo" on Tuesday, 5th January, 2010 at 10th Auto Expo. Mahindra Maximo will be launched in February 2010 powered by a 2-cyclinder CRDe engine with DOHC technology and can take a load of 859 kgs.
Volvo Eicher Trucks:VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between the Volvo group and Eicher Motors today launched the all new range of Eicher heavy duty trucks, the VE series at the Auto Expo. The VE Series of Eicher heavy duty trucks includes the entire range of 16T – 40T GVW (gross vehicle weight) products including the 4×2, 6×2, 8×2 rigid haulage trucks, a 4×2 tractor-trailer and 4×2 and 6×4 tippers.
Mahindra Navistar:
Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL), the commercial vehicle joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar Inc. of USA, today unveiled its 25 tonne and 31 tonne trucks for the Indian market.
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