French auto manufacturer Renault has launched Pulse diesel, its first hatch-back offering for India, at the 11th Auto Expo. The Pulse entry-level variant RxL is priced at Rs 5,98,335, top-end Pulse RxZ with Passenger Airbags (optional) carries a price tag of Rs 6,61,856. Pulse RxL with Airbags (optional) is priced at Rs 6,11,459 and Pulse RxZ at Rs 6,48,732 (all ex-showroom Mumbai prices).

Volvo Buses unveiled the world’s first commercially viable hybrid bus – the Volvo 7700 Hybrid – at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. The Swedish bus manufacturer has indicated that the unveiling of 7700 Hybrid was an indication for its readiness for the India market.
The Volvo Hybrid solution is already commercialised and operating across 20 cities of the world with a proven track record of saving up to 37% fuel consumption & over 50% in hazardous emissions in actual customer operations.
The unveiling follows the recent launch of the New …

Tata unveiled the Tata Ultra 714 and 1017 LCV and ICV and the Tata LPT 3723 5-axle rigid truck at the Delhi Auto Expo.
The Tata Ultra range of LCV and ICV trucks powered by an all new advanced DICOR 3 & 5 litre,16 valve engine with higher aggregate life, longer service intervals and low NVH levels,   delivers an efficient and smooth ride. Radial tyres, parabolic leaf springs and tuned shock absorbers add to the comfort of the driver and ensure safe transit of goods. High Strength Domex 650 Steel rolled …

Mercedes-Benz India launched India’s most powerful open top vehicle: the SLS AMG Roadster and all new M-Class SUV at the Auto Expo in Delhi. The German auto major also presented Concept A-Class on the occasion.
The open top SLS AMG Roadster is powered by 6.3 Litre V8 engine, the SLS AMG Roadster delivers 0-100 in 3.8 seconds, said the company. While it looks like a beauty, SLS AMG Roadster does ride like a beast. The eight cylinder V8 engine produces rumbling 571 horse power at 6800 rpm with a maximum torque …

The 11th Auto Expo to be held in New Delhi from January 5 to 11, 2012 will see 50 new launches including cars, two wheelers, trucks and buses with India is getting more international attention as a fast growing auto market due to its growth potential even as the auto segments in the developed countries stare at decline or stagnation. At the auto expo, around 1500 participants from 24 countries will set up their stalls, which is based on the theme of of ‘Mobility for All’, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.