DSK Hyosung to launch scooters and commuter bikes in India

It seems like DSK Motorcycles India are having aggressive plans for the 2-wheeler industry. In order to make their presence felt strong here in India, DSK-Hyosung are all set to launch new scooters and commuter bikes in India. Recently, the company also announced to localize its products to reduce the high costs.  The company is aiming to localize all it's products in India by 2018. Currently, Hysoung has 31 dealers across India and is aiming to increase it further.

Yamaha To Venture into Producing Motiv City Cars

Wondering if this is something new from Yamaha's side?  Then you are absolutely wrong. Yamaha has a long and distinguished history of making fine car engines and outstanding motor cycles. It has been developing and building car engines for other companies including Toyota, Ford and Volvo for some years now. They even raced in F1 with their own V12 motor in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Howewer, they had not particularly entered the automotive industry until now when they have decided to make one.

Royal Enfield to Enter Other Markets and Ensure High Growth

After seeing a substantial growth of over 50 per cent in sales, the profit margins of Royal Enfield have increased to 16.5 per cent from that of 13 per cent in the last year. The growing numbers have attracted a lot of people to look into the mid-size category of motorcycles.

Porsche asked to check Walker's Carrera GT

1^st December 2013… the morning we were all terrified to know that actor Paul Walker was no more. Brian o’ Conner of the fast and furious series faced a fatal accident that set a blaze the car he was in with his friend.

Previous day at around 3:30 p.m. Walker and his friend Roger Rodas,

Hyundai Grand i10 is Indian Car of The Year for 2014

The Indian market being spiced up with automotives of different specifications and designs, definitely puts the jugdes of the unternational-level competition in a dilemma. The above proposition has been proved  by Hyundai’s Grand i10, bagging the much coveted Indian Car Of The Year ( ICOTY ) award for 2014. 

Hyundai To Unveil Santa Fe on February 6th

Hyundai has always been the one company to bring new avenues to the Indian market. It has proved it once again with the announcement of the new Santa Fe. Though speculated to be released in mid-2013, but due to it being ridiculously expensive, its launch has been postponed to the 6th of February, 2014.

The Santa Fe SUV comes in three variants, namely : 

• 1. Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD  ( 2199 cc Diesel, 14.66 kmpl )
• 2. Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD  ( 2199 cc Diesel, 14.66 kmpl )
• 3. Hyundai Santa Fe AT    ( 2199 cc Diesel, 11.72 kmpl )

Here is the 2014 Indian Bike of the Year Award (IBOTY)

The Royal Enfield Continental GT has emerged the winner of the Indian Bike Of The Year Award, edging out the Duke390 and the Hyosung Aquila Pro. Meanwhile in the four wheeler arena, the award was won by Hyundai Grand i10, making over the Honda Amaze and Ford Ecosport.

Harley-Davidson Thumps into Rajasthan with Dealership in Jaipur

With an aim to expand its customer base in the state of Rajasthan, Harley-Davidson has auspicated its first dealership in the state. The move represents Harley-Davidson's growing ambitions of cornering a lion's share of the Big Bike market in India.

SPIED : Mini Cooper Spotted Testing in Cuttack; New Paint Technology in Pipeline

Oh spyshots, how we love to hate thee!!

In a surprising turn of events, a Mini Cooper D was spotted undertaking test runs on the chaotic, lawless streets of Cuttack. Engine Freak's very-own Editor was thatch-weaving his way through the muddle, when he spotted this sexy siren pulling off even more eye-catching swerves.

Two Days; Two Hyundai Eons Caught In Fire

Frankly speaking, vehicle recalls have been quite a dominant flavour in the last few seasons of the Indian Auto Industry. No matter how much auto-journalists would praise an auto-manufacturer for being proactive in considering customers' safety, the fact is that automobile recall still remains a double-edged sword. Read on...

2 Stroke versus 4 Stroke : An Analysis

As many 2-stroke and 4-stroke vehicles have already been in the motorcycling market, most of you must have already heard about them. As you may guess, it should have something to do with the number of strokes in an engine. Let us talk about it in detail.

Carburetion versus Fuel Injection

Dear auto-enthusiasts, Hello again !

In my last article, I had discussed about the components of the Engine (ICE) and how they work in a synchronized way to convert heat energy into mechanical force (Generating Power). During exploring the Otto Cycle, I had told you that its second step is the “Induction Stroke” in which the Charge( Fuel+Air) is sent into the Combustion Chamber of the engine. I assume, most of you already know that the Charge is prepared either by a Carburetor or a Fuel Injection System. Today, I am going to explain that how both of them work, where they are best and where they are not so good. Let’s have a look.

OVERVIEW

To generate power efficiently, the fuel should be mixed with air (oxygen) in such a way that almost all (most of) the fuel present in the Combustion Chamber is burnt and produce maximum possible power without wasting any fuel. This can be achieved by some sort of Carburetion technique, such as a Carburetor or a Fuel Injection System. Whatever the Carburetion technique be, there should be a source of fresh/dust-free air for it. This is achieved by using an air filter. This air is then sent into the Carburetion Module to mix with fuel. The charge so produced is then delivered into the Combustion Chamber through the Intake Valve. Now let us discuss the different Carburetion techniques.

Insight : A Look Into the Metal Hearts That Propel Our Beasts

A big Hello to all Motorbike and Car enthusiasts !!

I am Ishan Dev , the new Technical In-charge for the budding blog, Engine Freak.

I am here to share some information about Automobiles (Cars and Motorbikes) to endow our readers with some in-depth knowledge of the same, so that you guys can atleast stop the mechanics and the Service Centre crooks from making a fool of you, and if you want, a lot more. This is my first article here, so I would like to start with the basics of an engine, or should I say the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), for what it is called in the Automobile industry.

Hero Motocorp Prowling Around with Bigger Game??

When it comes to gaming around among Indian premium bikes, Hero Motocorp's flagship model Karizma has a considerable presence. After Karizma R made youngsters crazy with its fighter-aircraft inspired design and sedate pick-up, entered its sibling the Karizma ZMR. It boasted of PGM-FI technology, a sporty-yet-disproportionate full front cowl and more wholesome looks.

Spied : 2014 Ducati Monster glimpsed testing in Italy ?? Liam Neeson doing the honours ???

Quite a few days back, the alleged spyshots of a bike covered in what-appeared-to-be-chrome-coloured-confetti went on air on a few sites, the reputed MCN as well as an Italian automotive portal Moto.it being included in the list. The spied motorcycle is supposed to be the 2014 edition of the Ducati Monster, or so everyone has opined.

The pictures seemed to be of fairly good quality for them to be called Spyshots. Spotted in a quite-well-forested area

Nissan Micra facelift to be unveiled on July 3

Indian Motown seems to be in a "Launch Mode = Salvo" these days. The first one to hit us was the much-awaited KTM 390 Duke. On the same day, Mercedes unveiled its latest E-Class range of luxury sedans. Blue Oval garnered all the attention on the next day by unveiling the chunky Ford EcoSport.

Nissan is the next manufacturer to hop onto the Launch bandwagon. Few days back, they had set heads turning with a teaser showcasing the neatly-reworked front portion of the Nissan Micra. It's now officially confirmed that this Micra facelift will be ushered in exactly a week from now, on the 3rd of July.

The all new India Limited Edition Gallardo LP550-2

Automobili Lamborghini, much obsessed with a soiree on the eve of their 50th anniversary, has dedicated a tribute to India with the exclusive India limited edition Gallardo LP550-2. It is designed and manufactured keeping in mind India's discerning super sports car enthusiasts.

Engine_Freak Analysis : Who all are in the firing line of the KTM 390 Duke ??

Ever since this January, enough has been expressed about the KTM 390 Duke. Truly a game-changer, it can be safely dubbed as a Pocket-Missile that's about to hit many contemporary models. As I am jabbing away at my keyboard, the 390 Duke has already left its silo and is cruising headlong towards its opponents. Bookings are slated to begin from tomorrow, at each and every KTM showroom across the expanse of India.

KTM 390 Duke

I put my thinking cap on, and here's a list of all the models for whom this Hooligan-of-a-Bike has sounded a death knell !!

WARNING - Going through this post might lead to an irresistible desire to facepalm yourself. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

SHOCKING NEWS : KTM 390 Duke priced at 1.80 lakhs INR (Ex-showroom)

In a move that could send vast repercussions throughout the motorcycling landscape, Bajaj-KTM have finally unveiled the much-awaited 390 Duke at an introductory price of....wait, hold your breath....1.80 lakhs INR !!

The Italian Job

Vespa, the iconic Italian brand, has now launched a new Vespa VX. The scooter is available in Pink and Blue, replacing the previously available black and maroon options. The Vespa VX now gets a few cosmetic changes like the new speedometer and pillion grab rails. Also added are MRF Zapper tires and a 200mm front disk for better braking.

The All new Vespa VX

Iconic Motorcycle in the works

When a company recognized for crafting some of the most exotic, lightweight sportscars starts giving shape to a motorcycle, what do you do ?

You stand back, and watch with awe and amazement, as the mystery unfolds before your eyes.

2013 Honda Dream Yuga Now With Even More Fuel Efficiency!

This year old commuter is known for providing one of the highest fuel economy figures among its competitors. And now coupled with the HET technology, it will return a mileage of 74kmpl in contrast to 70kmpl mileage figure of the previous model.

Ducati spreads its South American wings : Next Stop, Argentina

Ducati has been flexing its arms for quite some time in the South America. The latest arm-twisting comes on to the fore as it has signed a new import and distribution agreement for Argentina.
 

Last October, Ducati established its own Brazilian subsidiary after a fallout with its import partner, Izzo Group. Recently, they unveiled a new showroom in São Paulo, Brazil. In another triumphant note, their assembly plant in Manaus, Brazil, hit full operational capability for handling CKD kits of the Diavel and the Monster 796.

Porsche Cayman S breaks cover

Over the years, the lust for supercars has increased tremendously in India. Back in the 90's, anything other than the Ambassadors and the 800s seemed like an alien car loitering around. Now, after two decades the story is a bit different and people are now more often hearing the grunt of the V8 and V10 engines, thanks to the increasing amount of supercar makers investing and introducing their products in India.

Now coming to the topic Porsche India is celebrating the launch of the new Cayman S. The two seater has been completely revamped : It is longer, faster, more efficient as well as powerful than its predecessor. A longer wheelbase and larger wheels enhance the performance of the sports car to an unparalleled level.

Tata Motors hits back : EIGHT models launched in a day !!

Staring at a prolonged purple patch, Karl Slym-led Tata Motors has finally decided to unsheath its weapons. In a scathing move, as many as eight models made were ushered into the market on a single day. But is it enough to arrest the slide of Tata Motors, especially since the launched models aren't exactly new models but just refreshed ones ??

The All New Honda CBR 250R 2013 Edition!!

The Indian motoring market is witnessing a lot of color changes in the existing products of the manufacturers. Be it the new colors of Yamaha’s bikes which are constantly getting changed or the age old commuter bikes like Splendor, so how can Honda as one of the biggest manufacturers stay away from the coloring change?

From the Editor's desk......uhm, smartphone

There was a boy. From a very early age, he developed a penchant for rapid, stylish-looking bikes and cars. Lengthy hours would be exhausted just in leafing through the glossy pages of magazines like AutoCar and Overdrive. As time passed by, this healthy attraction burst forth into a demonic possession. A point came in his life when he had to make a choice, and quite unrelentingly, he picked his set of wheels over another dear possession of his.