Toyota Innova CNG Launched!
Toyota India has launched the CNG version of its popular MPV, Innova in the Indian market. Doing so, Innova has become the first energy efficient MPV in the country.
The CNG version will be available with all grades of the Petrol Innova and comes with 12 Kg fuel tank. The engine in question is a 2.0 Litre VVTi unit which can run either on CNG or Petrol at the flick of a manual selector switch.
The estimated running cost is Rs 1.6 per kilometer. Taking into account the increased mileage, increased engine oil life and reduced maintenance costs, the CNG version claims to offer about 50% in savings over the diesel variant in running costs.
Announcing the launch of the first ever CNG Innova in India, Hiroshi Nakagawa, managing director, TKM, said that Toyota is an environment conscious company committed to the cause of nurturing and protecting nature in its myriad forms.
With CNG having established itself as an eco-friendly, reliable and economic fuel, TKM is pleased to announce India's first ever energy efficient MPV in India. This is yet another step in our efforts to make the environment more inhabitable.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors have tied up with Minda Auto Gas Ltd. to supply and retrofit the CNG kits. The kit is an sophisticated unit in itself and comes with an advanced lambda control system to ensure that it meets the EURO III emission norms along with increased mileage and performance.
The CNG Innova will only be available in Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad during it first phase of launch. All Toyota dealers in the cities mentioned are equipped to sell and service the CNG Innova.
Toyota Innova was launched in the Indian market in 2005 and has been the market leader ever since with cumulative sales of more than 1.62 Lakh units. Toyota has launched the facelifted version of Innova recently in India. The CNG Innova will cost approximately Rs. 85,000 over the equivalent petrol version.
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Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade & CB1000R Launch Photos….
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade & CB1000R Launch Photos....
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BMW ahead of Mercedes-Benz in India in terms of sales
Even though Mercedes-Benz has had more than a decade's head start in the Indian market, BMW has moved ahead of its rival decisively, selling 270 cars in January this year, compared to the 170 units sold by Mercedes-Benz in the same period. BMW registered a 125% growth in sales last year, selling 2,908 cars in 2008 as compared to 1,293 cars in 2007.
The company now assembles its 3- and 5-series cars in India, at its facility near Chennai, and these cars account for around 80% of BMW's sales in the country. BMW imports the 7-series luxury sedan and X3 and X5 SUVs as CBUs, since these are low volume sellers.
The recently introduced X6 coupe-SAV crossover will also be imported as a CBU. BMW expects the Indian luxury car market to pick up during the second half of 2009 and the company expects to see 15-20% growth in sales this year.
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Honda launches CBR1000RR and CB1000R
Honda India has unvieled their super bikes - CBR1000RR and CB1000R in India. Honda which is aggressively making strides in the mass commuter segment with Unicorn, Stunner and Activa is now eying share in the premium segment.
Prices of CBR1000RR and CB1000R (Ex showroom - Delhi):
- Honda CBR1000RR - 12.5 lakhs
- Honda CB1000R - 9.5 lakhs
CBR1000RR popularly known as Fire blade will spearhead Honda in the premium bike segment which is currently dominated by Yamaha R1. Developed by the same team that was behind the Honda RC211V race bike for the MotoGP series.
The CBR1000RR is powered by a 999 cc inline-four engine with a red line of 13,000 rpm. The engine features titanium valves and pumps out 178 hp of peak power. Honda's latest CBR1000RR sports first-ever ABS system on a production super sport machine..
Honda CB1000R is a naked bike from Honda which will be pitted against Yamaha's MT-01 that sees a 1000cc Fireblade engine re-tuned for mid-range performance and dropped into a naked frame.
Specs include fully-adjustable forks and radial front brakes taken from the Fireblade, all-new single backbone frame, single sided swingarm, a superb looking 4-swept-spoke ninja-star rear wheel, an all-digital dash and and H.I.S.S. security system.
Honda will sell the CBR 1000RR and CB1000R through exclusive stores in four metros - Mumbai,Delhi,Chennai and Calcutta in the first phase.
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Bajaj Sell 10000 XCD 135 in 15 days!!
Bajaj Auto has sold more than 10,000 units of the new XCD 135 DTS-Si. Bajaj Auto's facility located at Pantnagar which was commissioned in 2007, will now start the manufacturing of the new XCD 135 DTS-Si to meet the increasing demand for the new bike.
Bajaj Auto was languishing at the back of the mid-level or 125cc segment and none of its earlier launches managed to shake Hero Honda top standing in the respective segment. With the sales of the new bike growing by the day, Bajaj Auto might have a winner on their hands with the new XCD.
The company is trying its best to promote the bike and wants to ride the wave of freshness until it lasts. The new TV commercial of the XCD 135 DTS-Si is already on air. With aggressive marketing and nation-wide availability of the bike, Bajaj Auto is aiming to sell close to 20,000 bikes by the end of February.
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