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• Yes Electric Bicycles or scooters, mopeds or what ever you want to call them now days have been around for over 100 years since the late 1890s. the first pedal bicycles were invented some 30 years before in Paris. But since then many version of the electric bicycle have been patented in the U.S.A. they have been upgraded and perfected to the present time electric bicycle, moped or scooter most made in China or other Asian countries.

• Motorized bicycles have transformed from many different forms through out the years from the first steam engine to internal combustion engine to electric battery powered which has become the most popular lately other then the Big gas powered gas guzzling hogs that many American Love. Continue reading ‘Electric Bicycles – the Origin’ »

Ever Ready For A Ride
Accentuate your style and go vrooming with Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire VDi.

Key Features
The all new Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire VDi will transcend all your desires with its high functional 1.3L DOHC DDiS engine. This engine is capable of generating 75PS power at 4000 rpm and the torque is 190 at 2000 rpm, which is good enough for a car in this class. Also this car is thoroughly fuel efficient. It catches up to 15.8 kmpl on highways and 10.4 kmpl on city roads. The average too is not bad; it extracts 11.5 km from every liter. Another exemplary factor about the car is its ‘great pick up’ – you drive this car and you will simply go crazy. Admirable feature is its ultra flat curve design, ensuring you do not have to do too much of gear shifting, a boon especially when it comes to city roads. Continue reading ‘Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire VDi’ »

The spunky spirit.
Mahindra Scorpio W Getway is a lifestyle SUV par excellence, offered from the Scorpio stable. It is exclusively designed for the younger generations, who want to spruce up their lifestyle.

Key Features
Mahindra Scorpio W Getway is really overwhelming, when it comes to performance. It houses CRDe engine technology, making this SUV really powerful and resilient enough to fulfill your adventurous zeal. Also, with 80 liter fuel tank capacity, you can always bank on this lifestyle SUV for a long and extensive drive. Other well designed features such as efficient brakes, 5-speed manual transmission, tilt adjustable power steering, and 5.6m turning radius, add further value to this SUV. Even the multi-function steering wheel is specially designed to make your journey more enthralling and exhaling. Even the crash protecting crumple zones are a good addition, when safety is concerned. Continue reading ‘Mahindra SCORPIO W GETWAY’ »

A rare combination
Practical to the core, Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi – BS III cuts down on frippery.

Key Features
Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi – BS III is a small car that uses power steering. It is quite responsive, but also feels spongy sometimes. However, it adds to the comfort of the one who drives this car. The ride is comfortable and pleasant, but handling creates bit of a trouble. The five-speed manual gears help easy transmission, but the suspension is stiff. The interesting thing is that the brakes are highly responsive. The stiff chassis of Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi – BS III gives it an individual driving character. The top speed of 138 kmph reached by this car is good enough for a small segment car. Also, the fuel consumption is reduced with a good mileage of 14 kmpl on highways.

Thus, this car is really good for those looking for economy and fuel efficiency. With ground clearance of 166 mm, Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi – BS III can easily run over uneven surfaces without scratching the underside of the car. Also, the fuel tank capacity of 36 liters is fine for city driving, where you can find fuel stations on your way. Continue reading ‘Maruti Suzuki Alto LXi’ »