Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Consumer groups wary about Qute

Consumer groups wary about Qute

Baja Auto’s Qute quadricycle continues to make consumer groups wary. Especially on the issue of safety. A consumer group is known to have expressed concern about the safety of the Qute in a letter addressed to Rajiv Bajaj, the company’s managing director. The letter refers to the results of a recently concluded crash test conducted by the European New Car[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News

Delhi Government warns cab aggregators

The Delhi Government is said to have issued a warning to cab aggregators including Ola and Uber. The government is claimed to have warned the aggregators of dire consequences if they do not roll back surcharge pricing. Surcharge pricing is levied on passengers during the peak hours of commute. Cab aggregators charge passengers a higher than base rate charge per[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News
Terra Motors applies export thrust

Terra Motors applies export thrust

Japanese electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer Terra Motors will export a select range of vehicles it manufactures to African markets of Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania and Sudan. The company, through its wholly owned Indian subsidiary, launched the Y4Alfa e-rickshaw at a price of Rs.1.3 lakh early this year. It also announced a plan to sell 30000 units of e-rickshaws and 20000[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News
Smart tractor from TAFE

Smart tractor from TAFE

Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited will introduce a ‘smart’ series of tractors under the Massey Ferguson brand. These will have a power output in the range of 30 to 60 hp, and have been built with inputs from farmers. Rather than explain the nature of engines the tractor series would employ, TAFE has chosen to emphasise on the range[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News