Category Archives: Auto

There’s something about Honda…

Honda declared 1% sales increase(car sales up 20%) in 2008 while most of the car makers are shutting down plants and trying to keep themselves operational… Is it just the product line?I quote John Mendel, the company’s U.S. executive vice president.””We’re not geniuses,We’re consistent.” All Honda plants are so flexible that they can meet any …

December 18, 2008 – 17:10 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto | Comments (0)

Tata’s Nano proof of Innovation

Check the news article that reports that GM and Ford are using glued plastics instead of welding metals to decrease the weight and thus improve the efficieny of their automobiles. I just wanted to note the similar reports on TATA’s Nano,had an exclamatory mark( to denote the surprise/danger/shock)?!No,I am not claiming TATA is truly innovative.This …

May 20, 2008 – 17:50 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto, Innovation, Nano | Comments (0)

Audi Q5 to be launched today!

The much anticipated Audi Q5 , a mid-sized crossover SUV would be launched at Beijing today.With these kinda beauties,Audi would definitely achieve its goal to be the No.1 luxury brand by 2015.Click here to know the time of the launch.Yes,its live so do check Audi’s site.Update:2110 hrs;20April2008Audi Q5 launched!Life is in motionIdeals are changingNew perspectives …

April 18, 2008 – 10:52 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto | Comments (0)

H3 to LR3

Now that its almost certain that Tata’s would be buying both the Land Rover and Jaguar marquees,there is a need to change my dream(yeah only a dream…)machine.These are supposedly the most aspirational auto brands in the world but definitely the least practical.  I guess that LR3 would arrive in India sooner than H3.Changing my loyalties to LR3 …

March 26, 2008 – 11:12 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto | Comments (0)

Green Cars in US

Do you think Toyota Prius is the greenest car? Is Hummer brand the worst of the lot? Nope the answer is a definitive no for both.Acc to American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Honda Civic(running on CNG) is the most energy efficient car.Click here for the most green cars in american market today.Check out …

February 26, 2008 – 09:34 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto, Green Cars | Comments (0)

Like Nothing Else !

Its not a car,its not a truck,its not just another 4×4.A vehicle in a league of its own.Its the Hummer. Ok don’t start waving the green flag…I just “fancy” owning one. 170hp,350+ pound feet torque,16 in ground clearance,37 inch wheels,traverse 40 % side slope,gear reduction of 2 to 1 at wheel,sealed power train,break throttle modulation,heading …

January 19, 2008 – 16:59 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto | Comments (0)

Tata’s People Car – Nano

The New Year gift is here.The Tata’s Nano,The People’s Car,The Brain Child of Ratan Tata,The Indian Steve Jobs ( I know thats a compliment to Steve). I had not waited that much for Jan 1,2008 than today Jan 10,2008 when “nano” was launched.Was the Car as per expectations?………………….Hell YA! much beyond anything imagined or that …

January 10, 2008 – 14:42 | By sridharo | Posted in Auto, Nano | Comments (0)