Triumph – Bajaj collaboration: The fear of the Enfield?

India is now the world’s largest two-wheeler market and every Indian owning an Enfield or a Bajaj or a Hero would know his contribution towards this opportunity feet. But what he wouldn’t know is that the Royal Enfield 350 sold more units than the Bajaj Pulsar, the once “Bike of every youngster” in January 2017.  Though the margin by which it took over is small (2935 units) as of now, it is expected to grow exponentially. It’s not a well-known fact that Eicher has announced an 800 crore investment in Royal Enfield in the FY 2017-18. A new manufacturing plant in Chennai will help the company achieve a combined manufacturing capacity of 825,000 vehicles in 2017-18, and along with two new technical centers in Chennai and the UK and the extensive R&D work that is going into the flagship 750 cc engine project, it is evidence to Enfield’s clear vision of becoming the largest two-wheeler maker in India. The company has already taken a step ahead by replacing TVS motors in the 4th position in terms of sales.

When other companies are contemplating what to do about this looming threat, Bajaj has already made its move.

The Bollinger arrives..

The truth of electric vehicle domination in the forthcoming century of the automotive industry is undisputable and it will happen for all the right reasons. EVs are making themselves known for instantaneous torque, quiet acceleration, extreme comfort and handling that comes with the premium costs. But, a few Petrolheads behind time, like us, might not like the change in the language of some segments of vehicles from rugged boldness to smooth suavity. This change is even more visible and upfront in SUVs as was the case with the Tesla Model X. The model X is the epitome of deliberate infusion of fluidity in SUVs. SUVs are meant to be boxy, they are meant to have a certain amount of roll and a small aerodynamic lackluster to give the rider a feel that he paid for the right clocks and whistles. And as many companies are moving away from this philosophy, it is really surprising to see an upcoming startup staying back with the right design language at the same time incorporating an electric power train.

Jeep Compass : When the price tag matters

Jeep Compass

August-2

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The Indian automotive market is unique and queer in its own way. It is so special that global automakers cater to segments in the domestic market which is only available here and if at all found outside the subcontinent. It is solely because of its potential to provide  a huge margin and the government relaxations similar to that of India’s.
One of the driving factors for the ever-growing Indian automotive market to be incredibly dynamic and unpredictable is its pricing. Pricing plays an important role in placing the product at the right bandwidth and cater to not only the segment conscious Petrolheads but also a common man with a buying potential.

Calling On… India’s first Electric bike Volta ZAP

We, the Autozeal team, have been thinking for a while now, what is the next progressive step we could take that’ll widen the organisation’s perspective?  We’ve been covering the technical aspects and market scenarios as a passive observer, looking at the industry from a bird’s eye view. Now, the next thing to do would obviously be infiltrating it ourselves at a miniscule level if not at a larger scale.
We knew as a forum for automotive industry content, the right thing we could do is to start off by gathering exclusive information. Something, only we know and only we can provide the readers.
Introducing a  new segment under the freakonomics section: “CALLING ON!”

Through this section, we’ll be bringing you exclusive content about promising start ups and their products and initiatives, that you can’t just google out!

We are delighted to start off with Volta Motors, A Chennai based start up that has come up with India’s first Electric bike Volta ZAP. There’s more to the bike than the amazing fact that it is an indigenously made product in accordance with Make in India campaign!

Maruti Suzuki powers forward with Nexa!

In India, the word Maruti is often an emotion.  Maruti Suzuki is the most loved car brand of India for its great value, fuel efficiency and huge service network. And this has helped it become the dominant leader in the automotive industry in India!

How does flame propagation affect the operation?

As a petrolhead, when approached with the above question, Some would probably be thinking, “That’s easy! Diesel gives Torque and Petrol lends speed. Diesel is heavy and slow and petrol is sleek and fast. Plus or minus a few points. Well, there’s the answer”

The Basics: Petrol vs Diesel

A Diesel or a Petrol car has been an evergreen subject. Putting it forward in the most generic manner possible, Diesel Cars are much more fuel efficient. At the same time, Diesel is a cheaper fuel compared to Petrol in India. 

Tiago on the go…

If there is something the Indian Automobile Forerunner and the South Korean supergiant have to worry about in the Dynamic midsized Hatchback slot, then it definitely has to be the new Tata Tiago.