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Tata Ace

ENGINE

Model	:	TATA 275 IDI NA BS-II (and BS-III)
Type	:	4-stroke, naturally aspirated, indirect injection diesel engine
Max. Output	:	16 hp @ 3200 rpm
Max. Torque	:	3.8 mkg @ 2000 rpm
Displacement	:	700 cc
Special Items	:	catalytic converter (only in BS III)
CLUTCH	:	Single plate dry friction diaphragm type
GEAR BOX	:	GBS 65-4/5.27
Type	:	Synchromesh (4 forward gears), Sliding mesh (reverse gear)
STEERING	:	Mechanical, variable ratio (20.5 to 24.5), 380 mm dia

                                                                     BRAKES

Type	:	Dual circuit hydraulically activated
Front	:	Disc brakes
Rear	:	Drum brakes (200 mm dia x 30 mm
		SAVINGS The performance of the engine as well as the comfortable conditions for the driver allow the ACE to travel over 500 kms in a day. Low operating costs and the versatility offered through features like its flat, large loading area and small turning radius, give a fantastic opportunity to earn higher business revenue and higher profits, everyday. All this with big Tata reliability make the ACE the best business partner for one and all. STYLE Car-like interiors and numerous accessories allow you to ride in style Engine start and stop with key Styled dashboard with tray, digital clock, radio fitment provision, utility tray and clearly visible instrument cluster Lockable glove-box for keeping valuable documents Easily accessible hazard warning switch for emergency Horn pad on steering wheel Twin wiper for safe driving in rain A spare wheel attached to the lockable swing frame at the rear PERFORMANCE The 700cc engine delivers a power of 16 HP @ 3200 rpm and a torque of 3.8 mkg @ 2000 rpm. It is also eco-friendly and meets BS II and BS III standards. The water-cooled, twin -cylinder IDI engine has an overhead cam shaft, temperature sensitive cooling-system and rotary fuel injection pump, which together give high fuel efficiency and low-maintenance operation. This also translates to longer life and lesser downtime. With the lowest loading height of 675 mm, heavy loads can be conveniently placed in the load body. The 4-forward synchromesh +1 reverse gear box gives smooth gear shifting. COMFORT Several big and small features have been added to ensure comfort for the occupants, even on long rides.The fully-built sheet metal cab with doors, roof lining, floor mat for hear insulation and trims protect the occupants from rain, heat and cold. The ventillation ducts, winding door glass and rear windows ensure good ventilation and continuous air flow at leg and face level. Seats with soft cushion and back support ensure complete driving comfort. Other Features: - Sun visor for protection from direct glare - Car like combi-switch with rotary switches for lamp and wiper control - Control pedals, gear shift and parking brake ergonomically positioned for maximum comfort and easy access - Higher door opening angle and low floor height for easy boarding SAFETY Designed and manufactured using high strength steel, the ACE meets all Indian safety norms - a novel feature in this class of vehicles. The ACE meets norms for frontal crash, roof crush, and rear wall strength - assuring the utmost safety of the driver and the co-driver. Seat belts are also provided for both occupants. High braking performance is given through front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Driving visibility is excellent through the large windscreen, window glasses, large overhead rear-view mirror and the large rear window. Large-sized, round headlamps with bright halogen bulbs provide excellent lighting for night driving. Reversing is made easy and safer with the help of a 2-box tail lamp with in-built reflector and the bright reverse lamp at the rear.

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Eicher Motors ‘VE series’

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) –a joint venture between the Volvo group and Eicher Motors – launched the all new ‘VE series’ of Eicher heavy duty trucks today at the Auto Expo.

The VE Series of Eicher heavy duty trucks includes the entire range of 16T – 40T GVW (gross vehicle weight) products including the 4×2, 6×2, 8×2 rigid haulage trucks, a 4×2 tractor-trailer and 4×2 and 6×4 tippers.

Speaking at the launch, Siddharth Lal, MD and CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles said, “The VE Series will enable Eicher Trucks and Buses to consolidate its position as a full-range premium mass market player by wresting 15% share of the heavy-duty truck market in India by 2015. We are hoping that in the near future we will revolutionalise the Indian and emerging markets.”

The key differentiator for Eicher trucks as company officials said would be its super fuel efficiency, higher reliability, and super performance. The company also showcased its  650mm floor height, 12 meter rear engine city bus.

BMW 5-series 2010-

When you think of luxury executive saloons, one car always comes to mind, the BMW 5-series. A class leader since its inception, the 5-series remains a crucial car to BMW. With the current E60 5-series introduced back in 2004, BMW is preparing the sixth-generation model to be revealed in 2010. It will be a tough job for the designers as well as the thousands of engineers working across BMW’s development centers to renew the current model, a car that already resides at the edge of the technical front line.
The new design is critical for BMW’s design manager Adrian van Hooydonk and his team, who have to create an exterior that radiates the brand’s distinctive design values and at the same time feels new and fresh. Using information from various sources, these renderings were compiled by our partners over at Sweden’s Auto Motor and Sport and their illustrator Radovan Varicak, giving us a preview of what the final version will look like.The front-end will likely feature a more upright kidney grille in order to comply with stronger pedestrian protection laws, while the headlights won’t be stretched out like on the current model. BMW’s characteristic interaction between convex and concave shapes will still be emphasized, and will be clearly indicated in the engine hood’s lines.

The rear roofline and C-pillar connects more fluidly to the trunk lid, which is now devoid of the Bangle-butt that was so universally derided with the E60 model. Parts of the tail-lights continue onto the trunk lid in order to strengthen the impression of width. We must say, this design is very pleasing and if BMW’scar looks anything like this, we sure it’ll lure back any customers loss to its rivals because of the controversial styling of the former E60.The new 5-series is being built off an entirely new chassis, with double wishbones in the front, like on the new X5. The move is designed to give better control and road grip around corners, according to the chassis engineers. With the aid of the extremely fast Flex-Ray automotive network communications protocol, the adaptive shock absorbers is set to become more effective, as will active steering.

BMW will also be updating its iDrive system for the new 5-series, making life a little easier with the addition of yet another pair of programmable buttons. Those that think the standard 5-series isn’t sporty enough will have to wait for a few more years until the new M5 turns up with its V10 motor and more power than the 507hp offered in today’s edition. The M version will be the only 5-series model offered with a new dual clutch gearbox (similar to VW’s DSG technology).

The standard version will instead be fitted with an 8-speed automatic transmission that will take the fight to Lexus. This gearbox is being developed by ZF, which will also manufacture a new four wheel drive system that will feature in the new Five. A new 5-series wouldn’t be complete without the introduction of more electronic driver’s aids, and this time BMW is bringing Dynamic Performance Control to the table. The system actively distributes torque between the wheels, depending on how the car acts during a turn. The result is increased security and the ability to handle larger side forces. The new differential will also come in the new 3-series and potentially even the 1-series as an option.

A full-hybrid system, featuring an electric motor in parallel with an engine, is not currently planned for the new 5-series, which instead is likely to feature the same system already used in the 1-series. This light-hybrid system consists of an electric starter motor that’s connected to the crankshaft and can function as both a generator and a propulsion system, spinning the engine during initial off the line acceleration. The light-hybrid will be available in both diesel and petrol versions and expect a new V8 diesel engine to make its debut in the next-gen model.

The two-mode hybrid transmission that was developed by BMW together with General Motors and DaimlerChrysler is mostly aimed at bigger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. The design features dual motors, and an advanced control system that can allow both engines can be turned on simultaneously, and to regenerate electric power during braking.

This two-mode system, however, is not currently planned for the next generation 5-series, although BMW has not eliminated the possibility that a similar technology can be added towards the end of the model’s life cycle. We’ll have to make do with the light hybrid at the moment since BMW feels it has already succeeded in heavily reducing the fuel consumption of their engines. However, it remains to be seen whether or not BMW will be able to reach the EU’s new requirements for average CO2 emissions of 130g/km by 2012.

Fifth generation 5-series: E60- 2004-2009

The BMW E60 is the current BMW 5 Series. Its design and many of its advanced features initially received mixed reviews. The E60 represents a huge leap in technological advance over previous models. It is now regarded as one of BMWs finest and most innovative models.

Active Seat continuous passive motion available on the 7-Series is introduced as an option on the 5 Series for driver and front passenger seats. It is available in both sedan and wagon versions.

The basic lineup of the new 5 Series is unchanged from before, though the wagons won’t be along until the 2005 model year. There’s still a 525i and 530i with BMW’s familiar straight sixes aboard, and the new 545i uses the same 4.4-liter engine as the 540i did, but recognizes the displacement in its name — and then some. The 2.5-liter six is still rated at 184 hp, the 3.0-liter six makes 225 horses and the revised 4.4-liter V8 now makes a stunning 325 hp. New six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are offered with each engine with manual "Steptronic" shifting on the automatic and the exotic "Sequential Manual Gearbox" (SMG) available with the manual transmission.

Fourth generation 5-series: E39 - 1996-2003

The E39 was BMW’s successor to the E34 five series. The car was introduced in 1996 but was out almost a year later in the USA and mainland Europe. Produced from 1997-2003, the E39 5 Series is one of the most successful and lauded model series in BMW’s history. The awards the E39 has won over its seven-year run include four AutoWeek "America’s Best" awards, seven Edmunds.com "Most Wanted" awards, six Car and Driver 10Best awards, and a total of twelve Automobile Magazine All-Star awards. In its last full calendar year of sales, the 5 Series set an all-time sales record of nearly 41,000 units in the U.S.

The E39 is more streamlined than the E34. The E39 is only slightly heavier than the E34 due to aluminum suspension components. The E39 was introduced as a four door coupe, with the touring model appearing a year later. Unlike the E34, there is no four wheel drive model.

In Europe there were no longer any four-cylinder 5 Series cars offered, while in America the 5 Series offerings dwindled to just the six-cylinder 528i and the V8-powered 540i sedan for 1997. With 190 hp on tap and five gears aboard either its manual or automatic transmissions, the 528i was a solid performing machine despite its position as the entry-level 5. The 540i, on the other hand, now had a full 282 hp that was lashed either to five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmissions after a displacement bump to 4.4 liters (a change not reflected in the car’s name). The six-speed included a "Sport" package of an aggressive suspension and oversize wheels and tires to produce something nearly M5ish in nature.

Third generation 5-series: E34 - 1989-1996

Third generation 5-series: E34 - 1989-1996

The third-generation 5 Series, designated E34 within BMW, was truly an all-new vehicle. The 1989 5 rode on a longer 108.7-inch wheelbase, had an all-new structure with an all-new suspension, was significantly roomier than before and was a leap forward in sophistication, refinement, performance and overall comfort. As good as the E12 and E28 5 Series cars were, it was the E34 that propelled the line to the forefront of critics’ minds.

The E34 arrived in America powered by slight variations of familiar drivetrains. The 525i used a 2.5-liter version of BMW’s small SOHC straight six making 168 hp, while the 535i used a 3.5-liter version of the big SOHC six rated at 204 hp. While Europe got a new E34-based M5, it wasn’t initially offered in America. A driver-side airbag became standard on all 1990 BMWs, but otherwise changes to the 5 Series were minimal. Automatic Stability Control (ASC) was added to the 535i’s options list during the year, however.

The M5 returned to America during the 1991 model year with its 3.6-liter, DOHC, 24-valve Motorsport six now whacking out a full 310 hp. Available only with a five-speed manual transmission, the M5 was again a sensation despite the fact that it wore a set of the ugliest 17-inch wheels ever made.

First generation 5-series: E12 - 1972-1981

The E12 5 series was introduced in 1972. It was available as 4 door sedan. There were two models available: the 520 and 520i. Both models had a M10 four cylinder engine. The 520 had 115 HP and the 520i 130 HP. In 1973 the 525 cameavailable. It had a six cylinder engine with 145 HP. A year later the 518 was introduced. This model had a four cylinder with just 90 HP. In that same year the 530i came available. It had a six cylinder engine.

 In 1975 a 528 six cylinder came available. It had 165 HP. In 1976 the 5 series received a small facelift. The grille now looked the same as the one on the E21 3 series and the rear lights where bigger now. The 520 and 520i four cylinder where replaced by a 520i six cylinder wich had 122 HP. The 528 was replaced with a 528i wich had electronic fuel injection and 184 HP. The 530i went out of production. In 1981 a new 5 series was introduced and the old E12 went out of production.

BMW 5 series E28

What makes the E28 M535i unique? The E28 M535i is closely based on the mechanically identical E28 535i and therefore does not feature any unique BMW Motorsport-designed drivetrain components. However, it is equipped with M-Technic suspension, wheels and body panels not found on the standard 535i. Combined, these items distinguish the M535i from the regular 535i.

When was the E28 M535i introduced? The E28 M535i was introduced at the 1984 Paris Auto Salon.

Where was the E28 M535i built? Unlike the hand-built E28 M5, the E28 M535i was assembled on the standard E28 assembly line in Dingolfing, outside of Munich. An additional batch of cars was built at BMW's Rosslyn, South Africa factory using Complete Knock-Down kits supplied from Germany.

Why was the E28 M535i never officially sold in North America? BMW did not import the E28 M535i to North America for two reasons: 1) the M brand had not yet been established in North America at the time and thus held little equity with the consumer and 2) the cost of adapting the M-Technic body panels to fit the contours of the government-mandated bumpers was highly prohibitive. Instead, BMW of North America created the 535is, essentially a standard 535i equipped with front and rear spoilers, sport suspension and sport seats, which was sold exclusively in the U.S. and Canada.

TATA MAGIC IRIS

Tata Motors has unveiled Tata Magic Iris at the 2010 Indian Auto Expo. The Tata Iris is the next evolution in the Tata Ace Magic series.

This 4-wheeled commercial transport vehicle is going to be an interesting option for all the Auto Rickshaw owners and is also priced at a very low rate.

The model can seat 5 passengers with 1+1 layout in front and 3 passengers on the rear. Tata Magic Iris is equipped with a water cooled diesel engine of 611 cc which delivers 11 bhp. Tata IRIS might not be the best as far as the vehicle’s looks are concerned but it gives the bang for the buck and the looks is not what one is looking for in this “commercial transport” automobile segment.

Tata Magic Iris features a 10-litre fuel tank that can last for longer distances. Tata Iris can hit the speeds of 50 – 60 Kmph with ease. This car has been launched with the motive of replacing the Auto Rickshaws a better, safer & stable option.

Tata Magic IRIS Price or Cost:

The Tata Magic Iris has a price tag around less than INR 2.5 Lakhs. So, all in all, Tata Magic Iris is offering better “4 wheel option” than the current “3 wheel option” and in due course of time, it might become a top choice in this category.