Honda Launches VFR1200F in India
Honda India has launched its new super bike, VFR1200F , at ex-showroom price of Rs 17.5 lakh in Delhi today. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India President and CEO Shinji Aoyama has said that VFR1200F is a fun bike manufactured at the Honda's most advanced facility and the mother plant of global motorcycles - the Kumamoto factory in Japan. VFR1200F is a concept driven by extensive customer needs.
Honda's VFR1200F is powered by a Liquid-cooled 4-stroke UNICAM 76° V-4 engine 1237 cc that generates a peak power of 170 hp (127 kW) and a maximum torque of 129 Nm. The transmission is Six-speed automatic with two modes and manual mode (VFR1200F with Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission). This superbike sports front dual full-floating 320mm discs with CBS six-piston calipers with ABS and rear single 276mm disc with CBS two-piston caliper with ABS brakes.
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Yamaha India Launches SS125
Riding the wave of sports biking and adding more zing to its portfolio, Yamaha India has introduced SS 125 packed with the advantages of 4-stroke, 125 cc, 11 PS, 5-speed bike; the Stylish and Sporty SS125 is a unique combination of sports biking and style. The SS125 has been designed for substantial and overall improvement in running performance, overall sporty design and product reliability with added features and advantages of practical functionality of commuting bikes, such as fuel economy and cost effectiveness. If you notice closely the SS125 is nothing but a re-named Gladiator with a sticker job and you are completely right.
SS125 showcases benchmark of 125cc styling, refinement and a free-revving 11 bhp engine with Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) that delivers stupendous standing acceleration. 5 speed gearbox allows the rider to make the most of a wide power band to experience excellent performance in both around-town and high-speed riding. With the Aerodynamic racy under-cowl, SS125 is ergonomically designed. Sporty Tachometer, Lowered front cowl, Lightweight Aluminum wheels and powered front Disc Brakes gives it a dynamic yet sophisticated demeanor.
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Fiat Special Offer Scheme For July
Fiat India has some special offer scheme running till the end of this month with benefits of upto Rs. 50,000/- on the Punto petrol, Rs. 35,000/- on the Punto diesel and Rs. 44,000/- on the Fiat Linea. So what are you waiting for? Head over to your nearest Tata-Fiat dealership and get your Italian beauty.
PUNTO Petrol
Total Benefits up to Rs. 50,000 including
• Exchange bonus of Rs. 10,000
• 1st year insurance - Benefit up to Rs. 22,000
• 26 months extended warranty - Benefit up to Rs. 5,000
• 24X7 Fiat Roadside Assistance - Benefit up to Rs. 3,000
• Additional Special benefit of Rs. 10,000
PUNTO Diesel
Total Benefits up to Rs. 35,000 including
• Exchange bonus of Rs. 10,000
• Value pack (1st year Insurance, 26 months extended warranty & 24X7 Fiat Roadside Assistance, benefits worth Rs. 30,000) for a nominal charge of Rs. 4999
LINEA (Petrol & Diesel variants)
Total benefits up to Rs. 44,000 including
• Exchange bonus of Rs. 10,000
• 1st year insurance - Benefits up to Rs. 26,000
• 26 months extended warranty - Benefit up to Rs. 5,350
• 24X7 Fiat Roadside Assistance - Benefit up to Rs. 3,000
[Via: Motorbeam]
Yamaha SZ Launch On 5th August
Yamaha India is introducing a new bike on the 5th of August. Although the company has not declared any information on which bike will be launched, we suspect it to be the Yamaha SZ which was shown at this years Auto Expo. Sources have spied the SZ being tested by ARAI in Pune.
The SZ uses the same mill as the FZ and will be slotted below the FZ series of bikes. It will be priced competitively and is Yamaha's attempt to take a large chunk of sales in the 150cc market.
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Rolls Royce Aims to Sell 50 Units In India This Year
When you think about luxury, the only name comes to the mind is Rolls Royce. Recently the company launched its Ghost model in India. The company is banking on this model heavily to sell 50 units this year in India. The company is currently showcasing the model at the Hyderabad International Auto Show 2010. According to Mr Sharad Kachalia, Director, Sales and Marketing, Navnit Motors (the authorised Rolls Royce dealer for West and South region), the company is getting an overwhelming response for the car in the country. It would take normally 2-3 months for the delivery of the car after a confirmed order, as briefed to the reporters on the sidelines of the launch of Rolls Royce-Ghost in Andhra Pradesh.
He also stated that the there is a drastic shift in the customer segment as new young entrepreneurs are buying Rolls Royce against the initial customers with royal heritage. Currently, 60-70 cars sold during pre-independence days are still running on Indian roads. Rolls Royce has already sold 30 units so far in India and intends to have robust sales in the second half of the year as well. Rolls Royce Ghost is priced at Rs. 2.5-2.7 crores. "Over the first half of this year, we saw unprecedented demand for our cars in India with both Ghost and Phantom helping to drive strong sales growth in the Asia Pacific region. India will be a significant market for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the years to come. Ghost is a unique car in its segment that blends informality, refinement and dynamism for everyday use," said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific Regional Director Paul Harris.
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New Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Leaked
The Brochure of All New Alto K10 has been leaked (Images Source: Overdrive), you can clearly see the design changes which includes all new front and rear bumper, new headlamps/tail lamps, new fog lights and new radiator grille. New Steering wheel, instrument cluster and gear knob are also expected.
Expected Changes in New Maruti Alto K10:
- New Radiator Grille
- New Headlamps
- New Tail Lamps
- New Bumpers
- New Steering Wheel
- New Gear Knob
- New Instrument Cluster
Engine of New Maruti Alto K10
The 998cc, 3 cyl, MPFi, KB-series engine of New Alto K10 will be the same which is powering the Maruti A-Star, it generates maximum power of 67 Bhp with maximum torque of around 90 Nm. With this engine New Alto K10 will perform very well in terms of acceleration and top speed.
Porsche Launches All New Cayenne In India
Porsche launches the new Cayenne diesel in India with a very aggressive sticker price of Rs 59lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The new 3.0-litre 240bhp V6 Cayenne diesel now sports a cleaner and sportier design theme. Longer and sleeker than before, the new Cayenne is the lighter and a more efficient replacement for the pervious model. Porsche has priced the new diesel Cayenne on par with the competitors. The Porsche competes against the monster Audi Q7 retailing at Rs 55.35lakh and the BMW X5 priced at Rs 56.50lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
The new Cayenne weighs an incredible 185kg less than the outgoing model. The key factor for this, apart from using more aluminium, is that Porsche has swapped the old six-speed gearbox with its 4x4 transfer case for an all-new eight-speeder which alone accounted for 60kg plus saving. The interiors are equally impressive and again a dramatic improvement over the previous car. The overall quality is amazing and a massive step up from the previous Cayenne. There is a 40mm increase in wheelbase which has freed up more legroom at the back and it also gets modest boot space at 670-litres.
Along with the diesel variant, Porsche has also launched the Hybrid Cayenne. It gets a supercharged 3.0-litre petrol V6, with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the gearbox. The overall power output is 375bhp, while the peak torque of 59kgm is available from 1000rpm. The hybrid also has the capability to coast with the engine off and disconnected from the transmission at speeds up to 150kph. Porsche has managed to sell 94 units in total last year in India and the SUV accounts for around 80% of its total sales. In order to achieve maximum customer outreach, the company is ramping up its dealership network across the country and will have 10 dealers by the year end. Porsche has also introduced a 24-hour help line number for its customers.
[Via: AutoCarIndia]
Bajaj India Has Launched Avenger 220
Bajaj India has launched all new Avenger 220 , but the only difference between this bike and its predecessor - the Avenger 200 - is in the engine. The Avenger 220 has also been put through a few other changes that makes it a little different from its predecessor, especially in terms of riding position and comfort, both of which have now made it more suitable for city riding conditions. Main Classic Features of Bajaj Avenger 220:
1) Round headlamp
2) Simple fairing-less front profile chrome-finished single pod instrument. cluster all exuding old-world charm.
3) Multi-spoked, chrome-plated wheels.
4) Rectangular rear view mirrors.
5) Aluminium levers and shiniy handlebarweight adds more glamour to this cruiser.
6) Bullet machismo like windshield.
Shades Available in Bajaj Avenger 220
- Plasma Blue
- Cocktail Wine Red
- Midnight Black
- Misty Grey Silver
Price of Bajaj Avenger 220
Bajaj Avanger 220 has been priced very competitively at Rs. 76,876/- (on-road, Pune
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Fiat India has launched Punto 90HP
Fiat has launched a more powerful variant of its small car, the Grande Punto. Fiat has give its Punto 90HP a more powerful version of the 1.3-litre Multijet engine that is capable of delivering 90bhp of power instead of the 75bhp on the regular diesel version. This engine uses a variable geometry turbo instead, helping it breathe better and thus delivering better power.
The car is priced at Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom price, Delhi) and will take on the Hyundai i20 CRDi in terms of pricing and performance. Fiat will offer the car only in the Emotion trim and it will be sold alongside the Punto diesel's 75bhp version. Customers will also be able to choose from an accessory package which includes rear spoiler, chrome exhaust, body decals, aluminium pedals and leather seat covers. Fiat sold 1,273 units of the Punto in June against 1,033 in May.