Mercedes Benz’s E class aping the Orients?

Mercedes Benz seems to have lost it in the styling front.

Mercedes Benz E Class

Mercedes Benz seems to have lost it in the styling front. We were flabbergasted, to put it mildly when we saw the new E class in Pune. The car just doesn’t look like a Merc, both from the front and the rear. Yes, it is big we know. But, whatever happened to Merc’s exuding an aura of solidity and indestructibility. All this seems absent in the new E class which looks more like a Honda Accord from behind and this stunned us.  Ok, the only saving grace in the show department is the arrow like crouched stance that the E class exhibits when viewed sideways.

Mercedes Benz E Class

Now, coming to the go department, the Mercedes E Class has plenty of pizzaz to keep you very engaged. You have the option of a gasoline or an oil burner, both V6s. The 3.5 liter petrol engine is more powerful than the 3 liter diesel while the diesel dethrones the petrol in the torque stakes. Apart from the motors, your daily drive will be more fun with plenty of gadgetry to assist you on the dynamics as well as the car-tainment front. The cavernous interiors like always are extremely well appointed which will cocoon you in ultimate comfort. You can buy the Mercedes Benz E Classfor about 45-50 lakh rupees depending on the engine options and trim levels. All said and done, in our opinion, the Mercedes E Class just doesn’t look like a Merc when seen in the flesh. And we just don’t like it for this.

Mercedes Benz E Class

Hydrogen Fuel cell powered Suzuki SX4 unveiled at tokyo

October’s Tokyo Motor Show saw another brilliant concept from Suzuki that could hit the road very shortly.

We’re talking about the hydrogen fuel cell powered Suzuki SX4 . The Fuel Cell borrowed from GM will use hydrogen compressed at 10,000 Psi to generate electricity. Now, this is certainly a car to watch out for because it truly represents affordable hydrogen fuel cell powered cars that can be bought by the masses. Test cars are already doing the rounds in Japan and will soon hit showroom floors.

Will the SX4 come to India?

That isn’t too probable in the near future considering the virtual absence of hydrogen fuel dispensing infrastructure in India as of now. However, all this could change a few years from now when Indian manufacturers too, join the FCV bandwagon.

2010 Suzuki Alto/Maruti A-Star gets a bigger boot

The Maruti A-Star isn’t exactly flying out of Maruti Showrooms.

The Maruti A-Star isn’t exactly flying out of Maruti Showrooms. A big reason for this is the little boot that the A-Star comes with. Hence, Indian families haven’t really warmed up to the A-Star although the Indian youth have been impressed with the A-Star’s nimble dynamics. Now, Suzuki has previewed the redesigned 2010 Alto at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show even as the older Alto is completing it’s first anniversary.

The redesign primarily hinges on endowing the Alto with a bigger boot. This in turn makes the Alto look a little boxy when viewed from behind. Indians will find the A-Star’s rear looking like the Estilo’s if Maruti decides to bring in the 2010 Alto/A-Star to India. The family men will love this redesign while the youth will cringe at it. We hope that this change hasn’t robbed the Alto/A-Star of any of it’s nimble handling prowess. We have a strong feeling that the 2010 A-Star could be featured at the upcoming Auto Expo since Maruti manufactures all the Alto(A-Star’s) for Suzuki. Watch out for this one.

Suzuki does a Chevy Volt with the Swift Plug-in hybrid

Suzuki has done a Chevrolet Volt by equipping it’s Swift hatchback with an electric motor that will drive it’s wheels.

Suzuki has done a Chevrolet Volt by equipping it’s Swift hatchback with an electric motor that will drive it’s wheels. Suzuki unveiled the Swift plug-in hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. Unlike the Volt, which uses the electric motor only to get off the line, the Swift will use the electric motor almost all the time. Now, if you’re wondering why we are saying almost, it is because of the fact that the Swift also has a little gasoline motor under the bonnet. The gasoline motor will recharge the battery on the go or will power the electric motor itself.

So, you wouldn’t ever have to worry about running out of juice on the road. Meanwhile, the batteries can be recharged through your wall socket. Plug and play anyone? By the way, how relevant is all of this to India? Very relevant we’d say considering the fact that Tata Motors is bringing in it’s Indica EV in 2010-11. So, Suzuki will be looking closely at EV developments in India and might just ask it’s Indian partner, Maruti to launch the Swift hybrid to compete with the other Indian EVs. For the time being though, the Suzuki Swift Plug-In Hybrid is a concept car.

Some Volvo cars see price rise while some a significant drop

Volvo Auto India has increased the prices of Volvo cars by 3% due to taxation norm changes.

The price rise is a result of the recently proposed taxation norms on cars across various categories in Budget 2016. Prices of some models have been reduced substantially – V40 Cross CountryD3 Inscription(reduced by INR304,000) S60 Kinetic (reduced by INR151,000) and S60 Momentum (reduced by INR24,000). The price of recently launched Volvo S60 Cross Country Inscriptionhas remained unchanged.

Speaking on the price revision, Mr.Tom von Bonsdorff, Managing Director, Volvo Auto Indiasaid, “This year’s budget has forced us to relook at the pricing in order to provide the best in class products to our customers. At the same time, we are pleased to be able to offer significant price reduction on S60 Kinetic, S60 Momentum and V40 Cross Country D3 Inscription variants, without compromising on the features and specification levels. Efficiencies of scale have enabled us reduce cost and hence pass on the price discount to our customers.”

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Effective from 1st April, the updated Ex-showroom (Delhi) prices for all models are as below:

MODEL Old New S60 Kinetic INR 32,40,000 30,88,970 S60 Momentum INR 35,25,000 35,00,970 S60 Inscription INR 38,35,000 39,03,700 S60 R-Design INR 40,25,000 41,71,500 S60 Cross Country Inscription INR NA 38,90,000 S60 T6 Petrol INR 42,00,000 43,26,000 XC60 Kinetic INR 43,50,000 44,80,500 XC60 Momentum INR 46,60,000 47,99,800 XC60 Inscription INR 50,20,000 51,70,600 XC60 R-Design INR 52,00,000 53,56,000 XC90Momentum INR 68,90,000 70,96,700 XC90 Inscription INR 77,90,000 80,23,700 V40D3 Kinetic INR 24,75,000 25,49,250 V40 R-Design INR 27,70,000 28,53,100 V40 Cross Country D3 Inscription INR 32,50,000 29,45,800 V40 Cross Country T4 Petrol INR 26,50,000 27,29,500

Volvo Cars India recently launched the Volvo V40 Cross Country in India. The 2.4-litre, five-cylinder diesel engine produces 189 bhp and 420 Nm of torque. It is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and power is sent to all four wheels. In India, it does not have any direct competition.

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Tesla Model 3 unveiled

The much awaited Tesla Model 3 has been finally revealed amongst crazy excitement from the fans of Elon Musk and Tesla Motors across the globe.

Tesla Model 3

Model 3 is a $35,000 car capable of going almost 350 km (215 miles) on a single charge and will be doing 0-100 kmph in under 6 seconds according to the revered boss, Elon Musk. There will be other variants of the car that will go much faster at a higher price point. The only problem is you will have to wait until late 2017 to get one in your hands if you go book it right now!! Yes, Tesla has started accepting reservation for a Model 3 at $1000 in the USA and few variations in booking amount across the world.

Reports coming in from across the world show hundreds of people queuing outside the Tesla stores even before the stores open. The bookings can be done through Tesla store or online, however, the prior might give them a better position in the queue. Also, owing a previous Tesla benefits since those will be given precedence over others as a small ‘Thank you’ gesture probably!!

All Model 3 will be compatible with the supercharging stations. There will be more than 7000 of them by the end of next year across the USA. Model 3 will come with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, ”seating 5 adults comfortably” according to Elon Musk. The interior will have a 15-inch landscape styled touch screen instead of the 17-inch portrait styled control system seen on the Model S and Model X.

Autopilot will be a standard feature as will be the safety features seen on the elder siblings. The car will have a front and rear cargo space which is “more cargo capacity than any gasoline car of the same external dimensions,” said Musk.

Tesla Model 3 could be the revolution that was needed to make a change to the automotive world and it surely didn’t disappoint.

Images: Verge

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Tesla Model 3 bookings open in India

Tesla Motors sprung a surprise when they opened Tesla Model 3 bookings in India.

Tesla Model 3 bookings go past the 100,000 mark in under 24 hours

Tesla Motorsuntil now had focussed on the developed countries for sale as the cars require Tesla’s supercharging network to refill the batteries. America has the most charging stations and it was least expected to start selling in India so soon. This is a pleasant surprise to all Indians wanting to get their hands on Tesla cars.

Before the Tesla conference where the car was presented, Elon Musk sent out a tweet saying that several more countries are being added to the list where Tesla Model 3can be pre-ordered.

Tesla Model 3  online bookings would commence in countries such as India, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore and Ireland in addition to the ones already existing on the list.

Model 3 would start retailing at $35,000 in the USA which is about INR 23 lakh but with imports it is hard to say what would be its exact price in India.

The first customers to get Model 3 keys would have to wait another 18 months as the production needs to be ramped up at the Tesla’s upcoming Giga factory in Nevada. According to reports, Tesla has already received 115,000 bookings for the Model 3 across the globe.

Tesla has confirmed that the entry-level variant of the Model 3 is capable of doing 0-60 mph (96 kmph) in under 6 seconds and go about 350 km on a single charge. It will also receive the much appreciated Auto Pilot feature seen on the Model Sand Model X. Model 3 can fit 5 adult passengers comfortably and will have the best safety features.

The worrisome part about the Tesla launch in India is the lack of infrastructure as India does not have a single charging station. Although the company has said it will double the number of stations to more than 7000 by the time Model 3 deliveries begin, it would be a question as to how many of those find space in India.

The reservations are to be done on the Tesla motors website.

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Nissan Group India’s Auto Expo 2016 Plans Revealed!

Nissan and Datsun have revealed their plans for the upcoming 2016 Delhi Auto Expo.

Nissan and Datsun have revealed their plans for the upcoming 2016 Delhi Auto Expo. Nissan will be showcasing the EPORO robot concept while Datsun will be debuting the Go-Cross concept next month at the biennial event.

Nissan India is all set to showcase its advanced technological prowess at the pavilion with EPORO robots, which are designed to travel in a group that mimics the behavioral patterns of a school of fish in avoiding obstacles without colliding with each other. EPORO technology was created as part of Nissan’s development of autonomous drive. The company will also be displaying two ICC World Twenty20 limited edition models of the Terrano and Micra, along with a Terrano Special Version and the sports version of Sunny sedan. Other models from Nissan’s current line-up, such as Micra, Sunny and Terrano, will also be exhibited. Additionally, fans and followers of the Nissan brand will have opportunities to participate in a host of exciting contests, with prizes to be won and exclusive privileges to be earned.

Datsun on the other hand will be unveiling the GO-Cross concept vehicle at the 2016 Auto Expo. It is a crossover version of the GO hatchback and will also share mechanical components with it. Sharing space with it will be the Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS (510) rally car, which brought motorsport glory to the brand in the early 1970s. Also on display will be enriched versions of the the Datsun GO and the Datsun GO+ with smart displays that will invite showgoers to experience onboard gaming consoles.

Datsun recently announced the launch of a new initiative for its fans in India with the official reveal of teaser videos of the brand campaign ‘ISayYes’. This campaign aims to build a stronger connection with young and ambitious Indians. This interactive initiative kicked off in tandem with the Delhi Auto Expo and is expected to attract new, youthful enthusiasts to the brand.

Geneva Motor Show: 20 hottest production car launches!! (Part I)

The Geneva Motor Show begins in 10 days time and all major manufacturers across the globe are bringing their hatchback’s, sedan’s, SUV’s and supercars to the motoring mela in one of the most famous cities of Switzerland.

The Geneva Motor Show begins in 10 days time and all major manufacturers across the globe are bringing their hatchback’s, sedan’s, SUV’s and supercars to the motoring mela in one of the most famous cities of Switzerland. We compile a list of 20 production version cars which will make their global debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Alpina BMW B7: Alpina for over 50 years has been a small manufacturer from Germany who tuned BMW cars making them faster and luxurious than standard BMW models. This time, the folks lay hands on a 7-series sedan to reach speeds of 310kmph on German Autobahn while a 0-100 kmph time of just 3.6 seconds. Not to forget is the fact that it is more luxurious than the ultra-luxurious 2016 BMW 7-series. It is expected to cost $1,30,000.
Aston Martin DB11: The replacement to Aston Martin DB9 will see a Geneva launch. It is expected to carry a 5.2-litre V12 making about 600 bhp. The new car is also expected to come with a 4-litre turbocharged V8 unit from AMG. The Aston Martin DB 11 looks distinctly different than any other Aston and will reach showrooms by the end of the year as a 2017 model.
Audi Q2: It will be the smallest SUV from Audi sitting even below the Q3. It has been teased with teaser images and video already but nobody is really sure if it will be named Q1 or Q3. The Audi Q2 will be based on Volkswagens MQB platform, employing a 3 or 4- cylinder options and standard 6-speed transmission. There is high possibility of Audi bringing in this model to India as early as possible as it continues to battle Mercedes Benz for the Number 1 spot in the Indian luxury car market.

Will it be Audi Q2 or Q1 ?

Audi RS Q3 Performance: The compact crossover segment demands more power and that’s what you get!! An inline 5 turbocharged unit that churns out 367 bhp and 465 Nm of torque. As a result, 100 kmph comes up in just 4.4 seconds from standstill. For comparison, Audi R8 V8 coupe goes zero-to-100 in 4.4 seconds!!! Isn’t that bonkers? The engine is mated to a seven-speed S-Tronic transmission that “has been rigorously tuned for sportiness” and adds the Quattro all-wheel drive system. Realistically, this one has only one competitor, Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG.
Bentley Flying Spur V8S: The ‘S’ has finally arrived with a twin turbocharged V8 generating 521 horses and a mental 680 Nm of torque. The all wheel drive system pushes this beast beyond 100 kmph in just 4.6 seconds. The ‘S’ has slightly stiffer suspension, rear diffuser and grille are painted black, interiors have a touchscreen remote, and an available Wi-Fi hotspot amongst the largesse of the British carmaker. Customers can as usual, can go bonkers with the choices and options to personalize their cars as per their taste at additional cost.
Bugatti Chiron: The successor to the Veyron will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show, hopefully expecting to become the fastest production car in the world beating the Hennessy Venom GT. Chiron will be powered by an 8.0-litre W16 engine with four turbochargers and a massive 15 radiators to cool down the heat generated by 1500 horses. Chiron would accelerate from a standstill to a 100 kmph in 2.2 seconds will have to have a top speed of 467 kmph according to some reports. The Chiron will cost more than $2.5 million and only 500 examples will be built to maintain that exclusivity.
BMW 740e PHEV: BMW iPerformance brand will be launched at the Motor Show and the first model to wear that badge will be BMW 740e iPerformance. The  7 Series plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) are available in three variants, the standard 740e, long wheelbase 740Le, and the all-wheel drive LWB 740Le xDrive.  The BMW 740e iPerformance models get a 2.0 litre BMW TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine which produces 258 hp and 400 Nm of torque with an electric motor capable of generating an additional 113 hp/250 Nm.
BMW M760Li xDrive : The 2017 BMW M760Li is powered by a humongous 6.6-liter V12 engine with mind blowing figures of  600 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque. it reaches speeds of 100 in just 3.9 seconds and sadly, has an electronically limited top speed of 250 kmph.  It gets an all-wheel drive system by default, transmitting the enormous power with help of an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission system. It will come with various driving modes to best suit you driving mood and capabilities. It is also equipped with BMW ConnectDrive infotainment system.
Brabus Mercedes G500: G-wagons are a beast in layman’s terms. But a Brabus-tuned G-Wagon is something you would always love. So here is the Brabus G500 which holds the now familiar 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 producing about 493bhp which is almost 70 more than the standard one.Additionally, you get a custom front bumper and grille, vented hood, flared wheel arches, new steel side pipes, rear bumper with a diffuser and massive monoblock wheels. On the interior, black and red leather and Alcantara, contrast stitching, illuminated door sills, blue ambient lighting system, wooden trims make you feel special!
Ferrari GTC4Lusso: Ferrari GTC4 Lusso will be a replacement to the Ferrari FF. Powering the beast will be a 6.3 litre 65-degree V12 engine producing 680 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 697 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm. The 4.9-metre long car weighs 1,790 kgs and it accelerates from a standstill to a 100 kmph in 3.4 seconds and it goes on to a top speed of 335 kmph.

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Aston Martin To Create A New Hypercar With Help From Red Bull

Aston Martin has announced a partnership with the Red Bull Racing formula 1 racing team to build a new hypercar.

Aston Martin has announced a partnership with the Red Bull Racing formula 1 racing team to build a new hypercar. Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey and Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman will be working together on the new project. Along with a new hypercar, the new collaboration will also see the Aston Martin logo on Red Bull’s F1 cars. Earlier, Adrian Newey had said that he would love to produce a road legal hypercar.

The new hypercar from the Red Bull – Aston Martin partnership could feature a hybrid powertrain and a lot of F1 tech

The project has been codenamed the ‘AM-RB 001’ and will be something between F1 and LMP1. The road legal car is expected to be faster than the current F1 cars around Silverstone. Powering the new hypercar could be the same 5.2-litre V12 twin turbo engine that made its debut in the DB11. Boost pressure will be increased to generate maximum amount of power from the V12 engine. It could also get a hybrid system with a few electric motors. A lot of Formula 1 tech will go into the hypercar.

The new hypercar is being designed from scratch, which means it will take a long time to be released. It could come out only in 2018.

The new hypercar was be co-developed by Red Bull designer Arian Newey and Aston Martin designer Marek Reichman

Aston Martin already have one hypercar in production now. It is called the Vulcan and it is a track-only car which was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It is powered by a 7.0 V12 engine producing 820 bhp. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential transmission. Only 24 cars are being built and all customers will get track-day tuitions.

Piaggio sets shop in India and the Vespa LX125 will roll out in 2012

Once upon a time, Italian scooter maker Piaggio tied up with Bajaj or rather licensed Bajaj to sell it’s scooters in India.

2012 Vespa LX125

Once upon a time, Italian scooter maker Piaggio tied up with Bajaj or rather licensed Bajaj to sell it’s scooters in India. A decade passed and Piaggio entered India with LML and produced some wonderful scooters under the LML Vespa brand. LML went defunct in the Indian market and now concentrates on exports and some limited domestic 4 stroke production production for the scooter crazy Delhi belt. Meanwhile, Piaggio stayed on manufacturing uninspiring three wheelers under the Ape brand.

Piaggio, now in it’s third innings in India as a scooter maker of repute finally is setting up a greenfield facility in Baramati that will produce the Vespa LX125 for the Indian market. Finally, folks who’d love to own a scooter but cannot stand vanilla machines like the Honda Activa and Suzuki Access 125 might find the Italian bred Vespa LX125’s retro lines very interesting.

Add the 125cc four stroke CVT engine that produces a rorty 10.7 Bhp of power allied to 9.6 Nm of torque and there, you have a very chic looking retro Vespa both you and your dad would love to be seen on. 2012 is when the first of the Vespa LX125s would hit Indian streets as per the official press conference Piaggio held in Mumbai today announcing the re-entry of the iconic Vespa brand into India, which along with Aprilia would be Piaggio’s new beginning in the Indian market.

Jagat Singh, Nagarjuna A And David Jenkins Emerge Victorious At The Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing 2016

The third edition of the Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing happened this Sunday with much fanfare at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida.

The 8 lap race for Indian drivers was split into two groups consisting of six drivers each. The first race was won by Jagat Singh from Haryana with a total time of 15:33.241. The second race was won by Nagarjuna A from Andhra Pradesh with a total time of 15:19.158. He also set the fastest lap of the championship by an Indian driver at 1:52.952.

The Indian drivers were not as aggressive as the Internattional drivers

Batch 1 finishers are as follows:
1. Jagat Singh
2. Malkeet Singh
3. Rajkumar Mahato
4. MD Parvez
5. Rabinder Yadav
6. Syed Akram Pasha

Batch 2 finishers are as follows:
1. Nagarjuna A
2. Bhag Chand
3. Anand
4. Jitendra Singh
5. Bacchu Singh
6. MD Iliyas

The winner from each batch received INR 10 lakhs while the second place and third place winners received INR 6 lakhs and INR 4 lakhs each.

The last race saw a lot of trucks getting damaged

The final 20-lap race for the 12 International drivers was won by David Jenkins  with a total time of 37:34.642. The fastest lap of the race was set by Mat Summerfield at 1:50.691. The standings are as follows:
1. David Jenkins
2. Rick Collett
3. Graham Powell
4. Ben Horne
5. Brian Burt
6. Tony Smith
7. Adam Bint
8. Mat Summerfield
9. Olly Janes
10. Simon Cole
11. Ray Coleman
12. Paul McCumisky

The day started with a few dances, and with the felicitation of the Indian drivers. Cricketer Virender Sehwag also greeted the drivers. A few Harley Davidsons rode down the start-finish stretch. The day ended with concerts by Indian rapper Badshah and singer Sunidhi Chauhan.

Sunidhi Chauhan performing at the venue

Read more about Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing season 3 here.

Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing Season 3 Opening Ceremony Image Gallery
Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing Season 3 Trucks Image Gallery
Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing Indian Drivers Season 3 Race Image Gallery
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Harley Davidson screams Indian with a heart touching Tricolored Fat Boy

There is nothing that takes our breath away and makes our hair stand out of sheer awe and respect than our Tricolor .

. Yes, we mean the Indian Tricolor . Harley Davidson’s marketing muscle knows that and went into overdrive just before the 2010 Indian Auto Expo. The result was anything but spectacular. To touch that emotional vein that Indians are known to possess, and also as a mark of respect for India, Harley Davidson unveiled a Tricoloured Fat Boy at the Auto Expo.

While we really don’t know the implications of the tricolor being used on motorcycles, we simply loved the magical paint job that the Tricolored Fat Boy sported. Harley Davidson fames itself on offering motorcycle enthusiasts an almost unlimited range of customizations.

So the tricolor paint job too will be standard Harley custom fare if you have the 18+ Lakh INR to ride home on one of the Harley Davidson Fat Boys. We can’t stop talking about how gorgeous the Harley Davidson looks in the Indian Tricolor on it.

Still don’t believe us? Take a look for yourself.

Harley Davidson Special Edition “Tricoloured Fat Boy” Photo Gallery

Harley Davidson has gained a great following in India in a short span of time

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Glimpses of the 12 Harley Davidson Motorcycles due for an Indian launch

Time and again, Harley Davidson India has been harping about the 12 Motorcycle Models it is bringing into the world’s second largest two-wheeler market.

it is bringing into the world’s second largest two-wheeler market. Apart from their road shows and boot camps, not to many Indians have seen the Harleys up close. So, we were at the Harley Davidson pavilion at the 2010 Auto Expo, to bring you all the action right from the front lines. Harley Davidson also unveiled a special tricolor edition of the Fat Boy motorcycle. Absolute drool maal would be putting it mildly.  So, we’ve devoted an entire post for the Tricolor Fat Boy and you can read about it here. Meanwhile, here are glimpses of the Harley Davidson pavilion, straight from the 2010 Auto Expo.

V Rod Bike

As reported by us in the past, the Harley Davidson bike Pricesare going to be in the range of Rs. 7 Lakh to Rs. 35 Lakh.

“The bikes will be imported as completely built units (CBU). That’s why there is 100 per cent import duty. However, we will see how the market matures and we are open to manufacturing in India if it is viable. We are here to create a new culture of leisure riding,” said Mr Anoop Prakash, MD Harley Davidson, India.

Harley Davidson Bikes Auto Expo 2010 Picture Gallery:

Harley at Auto Expo 12 Models
FLSTC Softail Classic April Bookings
Softail Bike Side Sportster Bike
Sportster XR 1200X Touring Bike
V Rod Bike XL 883R Roadster

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World NCAP Pledges To Eradicate Zero-Star Safety Rating By 2020

World NCAP has pledged to eradicate cars that fail crash tests by 2020.

Speaking to Autocar, World NCAP secretary general David Ward has said that the current reasons given by the manufacturers are ridiculous and the consumers won’t back them for much longer.

Most of the budget hatchbacks sold in the Indian market do not meet the safety regulations.

Regulations state that the minimum acceptable speed for testing a car is 35 mph. But even at this speed, many of today’s cars fail to pass the test. Manufacturers claim that they are trying to build very cheap cars to attract motorcycle customers. But Ward claims that there is no evidence to prove this. Increasing the safety of the car would not actually increase the price. An airbag would cost just $50 (INR 3,300). Manufacturers claim that adding additional safety equipment to cars increases its price.

Budget cars from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Datsun and Ford are the main cars that have been failing these tests. The main countries these cars are from are developing countries like Brazil and India. Ward feels that tightening the regulations in these countries should help in eradicating zero-star rated by 2020. He also warned that consumers are slowly increasing pressure on the manufacturers in increasing the safety of their products.

The Volvo XC90 is one of the safest vehicles on sale today

We have seen this trend in India ever since some of the cheap budget cars in India failed their safety test. Consumers have been demanding for an increase in safety since then and manufacturers have been forced to oblige. In the end, it is the manufacturers duty to ensure the safety of the consumers. We support all the initiatives which look to improve the safety of cars on Indian roads.

Source – Autocar UK

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Harley Davidson prices start at INR 6.95 Lakhs

Harley Davidson India has come out with pricing of it’s twelve models that it plans to sell in India.

Harley Davidson Logo

Sitting at the entry level is the Sportster which will be priced at INR 6.95 Lakhs. The Harley Davidson V-Rod and the FatBoy will sell at INR 18.45 Lakhs. The top end Harley Davidson, the totally customized CVO will retail for a whopping INR 34.95 Lakh.

Harley Davidson India has denied any plans of manufacturing or assembling any of it’s motorcycles in India anytime in the near future. All the Harley Davidson motorcycles will be imported into India as Completely Built Units(CBU).

That said, the high pricing will certainly disappoint enthusiasts who were expecting a cheaper, made-for-India Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

Meanwhile, bookings will open from April, 2010.

Harley Davidson Sportster (Price starts at Rs 6,95,000) XL 883L Sportster XL 1200N Nightster XL 883R Roadster XR 1200X
Harley Davidson Dyna (Price starts at 34,00,000) FXDB Street Bob FXDC Super Glide Custom
Harley Davidson VRSC FLSTF Fat Boy (Price starts at Rs 18,00,000) FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (Price starts at Rs 19,45,000)
Harley Davidson Touring (Price starts at Rs15,00,000) FLHR Road King FLHX Street Glide FLHTCUSE Ultra Classic Electra Glide

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Hyundai Creta monthly production to hit 9000 units

Hyundai Creta is creating problems for Hyundai, but happily this problem is about the huge demand and the need to plug the demand-supply gap that has been excessive since day one.

Hyundai Creta monthly production to hit 9000 units

The company has planned to increase the production of Creta to 9,000-10,000 units to reduce the waiting periods. The manufacturing plants in Chennai will start producing the additional units December onwards. In an interview with The Hindu Businessline, Bo Shin Seo, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., revealed that the company will be increasing the monthly production volume of the Hyundai Creta and Elite i20 from the current 7,000 units each to 9,000 – 10,000 units each from December. He also said that the production will see increments of around 2,000 units every month from then on.

Hyundai had initially planned to produce 5,000 units of the model monthly, but thanks to the strong demand increased the production to 7500 units and defer the export plans to satiate the local demand. However, a fifty percent increase in production has not solved the matter as the company is selling more than 7,000 units monthly. The waiting period has risen anywhere between 3 and 6 months depending on the variants you choose.

Hyundai has had a spectacular run with the Creta as it has managed to sell more than 7000 units for the last couple of months and the bookings have crossed the 55,000 mark in just about 75 days, making it by far the largest selling SUV in India. Creta prices were just a notch above the Suzuki S-Cross and yet annihilated the competition.

The Hyundai Creta is will be available in three engine options – a 1.6-litre gamma dual VTVT petrol, a 1.4-litre U2 CRDi diesel and 1.6-litre CRDi diesel. The 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder Gamma Dual VTVT petrol engine will give a total power output of 123bhp and 154Nm of maximum torque. The 1.4litre U2 CRDi diesel engine gives a total power output of 90bhp and maximum torque of 224Nm while the 1.6litre U2 CRDi diesel engine gives a maximum power output of 128bhp and a total torque of 265Nm. Hyundai is offering two transmissions: six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. The 1.6-litre dual VTVT petrol has a fuel efficiency of 15.29kmpl, 1.4-litre U2 CRDi diesel has a fuel economy of 19.67kmpl while the 1.6-litre CRDi diesel has a fuel economy of 21.38kmpl and has a fuel tank of 55-litre.

Source: BusinessLine

Toyota to challenge small car segment with Daihatsu

Toyota has had to rethink its strategy in the wake of Delhi Diesel Ban as cars powered by over 2000cc diesel engines were banned for three months in Delhi and National Capital Region.

Toyota has had to rethink its strategy in the wake of Delhi Diesel Ban as cars powered by over 2000cc diesel engines were banned for three months in Delhi and National Capital Region. Toyota now intends to be the real volume player competing against the likes of Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai with the Daihatsu brand which recently became its fully owned subsidiary.

The Japanese company was forced to cease operations of its plants near Bangalore

“There are so many customers of competitors who want to buy a Toyota but we lack a product line and they end up buying other brands. We have a responsibility to offer more choice. We see some possibility in the small car segment from that point. We are working very hard to streamline the priorities,” Naomi Ishii, managing director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, told Business Standard.

“If Daihatsu can be utilised to meet the demand, we should do it. Compared to Toyota, Daihatsu is very good at designing the small car and manufacturing a cost-competitive vehicle. We have to study this area carefully before coming up with a conclusion. Some decision should be taken,” Ishii said.

Toyota has not seen the kind of success it would have wanted with the Etios and Liva which were its low-cost offerings in the Indian market. Daihatsu is seen as a kind of specialist in the small segment with cars placed and priced lower than Toyota. Toyota saw sales dip by as much as 33 percent in January 2016 and would like to arrest the slide by making its presence felt in the volume segment. Daihatsu, a fully owned subsidiary of Toyota is conducting a feasibility study with suppliers, trying to understand the cost structure of Indian market. The company wants to be in the volume segment and is currently developing a small car for the Indonesian market which could find its way into India soon.

Source: Business Standard

Hyundai Creta Wins Indian Car of the Year 2016 Award

The Hyundai Creta has stolen the award to win the Indian Car of the Year 2016 (ICOTY), beating the likes of contenders like the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Renault Kwid .

. This makes Hyundai the only manufacturer to have won this prestigious award third time in a row (Elite i20 in 2015 and Grand i10 in 2014).

The Hyundai Creta is a compact SUV offering from the Korean manufacturer and was launched in India in July 2015. The company has already received more than 74,000 ordersfor this vehicle making it a blockbuster hit. Rightfully, the Creta has now won the award for the Indian Car of the Year 2016 and is indeed very well deserved. It blended all the right ingredients of customer expectations from a car of this segment and even exceeded them to a certain level. The ICOTY 2016 was adjudged by a diverse group of 14 jurors from prominent automotive publications in the country: Yogendra Pratap (Auto Today), Rahul Ghosh (Auto Today), Dhruv Behl (Auto X), Ishan Raghava (Auto X), Rohin Nagrani (Motoring World), Aspi Bhathena (Car India), Aninda Sarda (Car India), Bertrand D’souza (Overdrive), Bob Rupani (Overdrive), Girish Karkera (BBC Top Gear), Sirish Chandran (Evo India), Ouseph Chacko (Evo India), Muralidhar Swaminathan (The Hindu Business Line) and Pablo Chaterji (Mans World).

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Y.K. Koo, MD and CEO, HMIL said, “We are honoured to win the most prestigious automotive award ‘Indian Car of the Year 2016′ for our Make in India, made for the world product, Hyundai Creta. The Creta is a true expression of ‘New Age’ Hyundai setting new benchmarks in the industry. Winning the third successive ICOTY award symbolizes the trust and faith of customers in the Hyundai brand. We thank all our customers, partners, media and jurors who have chosen Creta as the Indian Car of the Year 2016 and made Hyundai the most loved and trusted car manufacturer.”

Th Hyundai Creta is powered by a pair of 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines and an entry level 1.4-litre diesel engine. All three come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox while only the 1.6-diesel gets a 6-speed automatic transmission. It competes with the likes of the Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and the soon to be launched Honda BR-V.

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2017 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Facelift To Get 1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol Engine

The facelift version of the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross will be getting a 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The facelift version of the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross will be getting a 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine. The engine is a Boosterjet engine that produces 140 bhp and 220 Nm of torque in the Suzuki Vitara S. Suzuki could offer the ALLGRIP AWD system as an option.

Recently, the facelifted car was leaked online. The new car gets a completely redesigned front end. It has a new radiator, new grille, a new front bumper and new smoked projector headlamps. There is also a small change in the interiors. It gets an updated instrument display with new trim options for the dashboard and seat upholstery with contrast stitching. The car is expected to some more features and equipment.

The facelifter Maruti Suzuki S-Cross is expected to make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show next week.

The premium crossover is sold only through the Nexa outlets. It is available in 2 variants: the DDiS 200 and the DDiS 320. The DDiS 200 is powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 88.5 bhp and 200 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The car returns 23.65 kms to a litre of fuel. The DDiS 320 is powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine producing 118 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The car returns 22.7 kms to  a litre of fuel. The vehicle can seat five people.

The crossover gets a nicely laid cabin which is better in quality than its rivals. The vehicle gets dual tone paint scheme, skid plates, projector headlamps, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking sensors with camera, two airbags, Smart Play Infotainment System which can be accessed via a touchscreen colour TFT display and it has features like Bluetooth Connectivity, Smartphone Connectivity and Media Connectivity.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross starts from INR 7.79 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and goes up to INR 11.69 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It has been put on the sale in the highly competitive compact SUV segment and it rivals the Renault Duster and the Hyundai Creta.

Source – Car Advice Australia

Koenigsegg Agera RS Sold Out

The Koenigsegg Agera RS has been sold out, making it the fastest selling supercar in the Swedish company’s history.

The Agera RS made its debut at last year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. The very first customer car was also delivered at that time. Since then, in just 10 months, they have managed to sell all the 25 models of the car. Orders have been made and deposits paid for.

The cars have been sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Many more markets were left without any allocations as the demand for the hypercar was greater than the supply. Production of the cars are scheduled to begin this year and the last cars will be delivered in 2017.

The company’s founder, Christian von Koenigsegg said, “I am extremely proud of the Agera RS program. The RS is a classic Koenigsegg, with all the core values and features that the Koenigsegg brand stands for. The performance, road feel and responsiveness are truly amazing and the level of technical sophistication is second to none. It is a true ‘pinnacle’ project that has been wholly embraced by our customers and friends.”

The hypercar is based on the Agera and it even comes with a removable roof that can be stored under the front hood of the car. It is powered by a twin turbo 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 1160 bhp at 7,800 rpm and 1280 Nm of torque at 4,100 rpm. It is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifts and power is sent to the rear wheels. The car weighs just 1.4 tons. The performance figures will be similar to the other Ageras. The 0-100 kmph acceleration time is less than 2.5 seconds while 200 kmph is dealt in less than 8 seconds and 300 kmph in around 12 seconds. Top speed will be around 440 kmph mark.

The Nissan 370Z will storm into India in January 2010

We’ve got Porsches, Ferraris and even Lamborghinis in India, but none of them are affordable, well relatively speaking of course.

Nissan 370Z

We’ve got Porsches, Ferraris and even Lamborghinis in India, but none of them are affordable, well relatively speaking of course. Now we have Nissan upping the ante and gunning straight for Porsche’s Cayman S. Nothing has changed except the fact that the turf now has moved from the Autobahns of Germany, from the Freeways of the United States to the National Highways of India. Yes the Nissan 370Z will storm into India sooner than you think, in January 2010 that is. Nissan will unveil the 370Z at the upcoming 2010 Indian Auto Expo.

Nissan 370Z

What does the Nissan 370Z have that makes enthusiasts wait with bated breath for it? How about 332 thoroughbred horses screaming their lungs out at a hair raising 7000rpm. To help the galloping horses, 270 pound feet of torque will chip in and do their bit at 5200 rpm. All this will result in a neck sapping acceleration taking you to 100 Ks in less than 5 seconds with top speed to match. Nissan has always been the poor man’s Porsche and here is why. The Nissan 350Z will sell for under 50 lakh rupees in India and at that price, the price to performance is ratio is simply unmatchable. Even by Porsche for that matter. And we can picture a certain super car called the Porsche Cayman already sweating profusely.

Nissan 370Z

2016 World Car Of The Year Finalists Announced

The finalists of the prestigious 2016 World Car of the Year awards have been announced.

The finalists of the prestigious 2016 World Car of the Year awards have been announced. The awards have been split into different categories as shown below. The jury to decide the winner consists of 73 international automotive journalists and the winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on March 24th. The list of finalists is given below with their respective categories.

World Luxury Car of the Year top five finalists:

Audi Q7 BMW 7-series Jaguar XF Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Volvo XC90

Jaguar XF

World Performance Car of the Year top five finalists:

Audi R8 Coupe Chevrolet Camaro Honda Civic Type R Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe Range Rover Sport SVR

Honda Civic Type R

World Green Car of the Year top five finalists:

BMW 330e Plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt Toyota Prius (hybrid) Toyota Mirai (hydrogen fuel cell) Volkswagen Passat GTE

Toyota Mirai

World Car Design of the Year top five finalists:

Cadillac CT6 Mazda CX-3 Mazda MX-5 Jaguar XE Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mazda MX-5

World Car of the Year (WCOTY) top ten finalists:

Audi A4 BMW X1 Hyundai Tucson Jaguar XE Land Rover Discovery Sport Mazda CX-3 Mazda MX-5 Mercedes-Benz GLC Skoda Superb Toyota Prius

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Volkswagen usually dominates the finalists list but this time, they have taken a hit due to the emission scandal. Only the Passat GTE features in the Green Car award. However, their sister brand Audi is doing pretty well and they have three cars for nomination. Jaguar Land Rover have a nomination in every category except the Green Car award. Mercedes-Benz and BMW have three cars each while Toyota and Mazda have two each.

The Volvo XC90 seems to be the most awarded vehicle in the finalists list. It has already won many awards including the EUNCAP Best in Class 2015, North American Truck of the Year Award, Full Sized Luxury SUV of the Year award, Scottish Car of the Year Award, Women’s World Car of the Year Award and the IIHS’s Safest Car of 2015 Award.

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Toyota’s Compact Car To Be Launched In Auto Expo 2010

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) announced today that it will display 14 production and concept vehicles at the 10th Auto Expo in Delhi to be held at Pragati Maidan from January 5 to 11, 2010.

Emphasising Toyota’s commitment to the Indian market, and denoting its biggest strengths – superior quality and advanced technology – the theme of the Toyota booth is ‘Quality Revolution’. More than 2,200 square meters (Hall no. 6) will be used to display a diverse line-up of products, and more importantly the much awaited ‘world premiere of the compact car’.

Apart from the current product line-up, the Toyota booth will also display its futuristic technology in the form of concept vehicles, and hybrid vehicles to highlight environmentally-friendly technology that the company has pioneered.

Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD-Marketing, TKM said: “The Auto Expo in Delhi is the most ideal platform in India to highlight our new product range that will showcase Toyota’s technological advancement and innovation. We are very excited about unveiling the concept of our compact cars that have specially been developed for the Indian market. The Toyota brand display at the 2010 Auto Expo will reconfirm our commitment to the Indian automotive market.”

Source: http://www.toyotabharat.com/

Honda Twister CB 110 Specifications, Price, Colors

Honda Twister CB 110 bike’s Official Website is out !!
The Bike is a new entrant in the 110cc segment.

As per the Honda India Website, “ Introducing the 110cc CB Twister. Great mileage like any 110cc. Highly affordable like any 110cc. Incredibly stylish unlike any. 110cc bikes will never be the same again .”

Honda Twister CB110 Specifications:

Weight Specifications

Kerb Weight(Kg) 108 Length(mm) 1972 Width(mm) 742 Height(mm) 1075 Wheelbase(mm) 1262 Ground Clearance(mm) 180 Fuel Tank Capacity(Litre) 8

Chassis

Chassis: Advanced Design Diamond, twin pipe type Front Suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Fork Rear Suspension: Spring loaded Hydraulic shock absorber with rectangular box type swing arm Tyre Type Tubeless: Front & Rear Front Tyre: 70/100-17 40P Rear Tyre: 80/100-17 53P Front Brake Type: Disc 240mm dia Rear Brake Type: Drum 110mm dia

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type: 4 stroke, Air cooled, SI Engine Displacement: 109cc Net Power: [email protected] Torque: [email protected] Air Filter: Paper Filter-Viscous Starting System: Self/Kick Transmission: 4-Speed Constant Mesh Gear Shift Pattern: 1 Down-3 Up

Electricals
Ignition: Digital CDI
Battery: 12v, 3.0AH Maintenance Free
Headlamp: Halogen 12V 35/35W

Honda Twister CB110 Pric e:

The Price image for Ex showroom Delhi is Approx Rs.42,000/- (Kick Drum). The Price will be Declared by 5th January 2010 .

Honda Twister CB110 Bike Colors: Pearl Nightstar Black Pearl Fuji Blue Candy Sonic Green Pearl Amber Yellow Pearl Siena Red
Honda Twister CB110 Test Ride:

You can register at http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/twister/testride.asp for a Test Ride.

Source: http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/twister/specifications.html

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Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS Specifications

Bajaj Pulsar 135 LS (or 135 CC) is finally out !!
The Official Website for the bike is also there where you can check all the stuff about this new product from Bajaj.

As per the Bajaj India P135 Website, The Pulsar 135LS has everything you expect in a Pulsar and more. It is powered by the World’s first and only 4 Valve DTS-i engine.

Giving it not just the best in class pick-up and top speed but also great mileage. Being a light sports bike, it has both the power and the agility to let you weave your way through city traffic, effortlessly. d

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Technology: 4 Valve Technology DTS-i Digital Twin Spark Ignition Ignition with a Digital C.D.I TRICS III Constant Velocity(CV) Carburetor ExhasTEC
Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Colors:

Bajaj Pulsar P135 is avaialbe in the following Two Colors:

Wine Red Midnight Black
Bajaj Pulsar 135LS Specifications: width="240">Max. Torque (Nm @ RPM)width="240">Starting

Engine
Type	4 stroke, air cooled, 4-valve, single cylinder, SOHC, DTS-i
Displacement (cc)	134.66cc
Max. Power (Ps @ RPM)	13.5 @ 9000 rpm
11.4 @ 7500
Kick + Self start
Suspension
Front	Telescopic Front Fork with antifriction bush (Stroke 130)
Rear	Trailing arm with Co Axial Hydraulic cum Gas filled adjustable Shock Absorbers and Triple rate Coil Spring
Brakes
Front	Disc (Diameter 240 mm)
Rear	Drum (Diameter 130 mm)
Tyre
Front & Wheel Size	Tubetype Unidirectional – 2.75 x 17″ & 1.4 X 17, 5 Spoke Alloy
Rear & Wheel Size	Tubetype Unidirectional – 100 / 90 x 17″ & 2.15 X 17, 5 Spoke Alloy
Fuel Tank
Total litres/>(reserve, usable)	Capacity : 8 litres,/>Reserve : 2.5 litres (1.6 litres usable)
Electricals
System	12 V Full DC
Headlamp (Low/High Beam- Watts)	35/35 W with 2 pilot lamps
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1325 (mm)
Ground clearance	170 mm
Kerb Weight	122 Kg
Key Features
Auto Choke	Yes
Clip-on handle bar	Yes
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital type with analog display
Fuel gauge	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital
Wheel type	Alloy

Source: http://www.pulsar135ls.com

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Honda Twister makes it to Honda’s Indian Website

Sometime ago, we brought you a scoop about the Honda CB110 a.k.a the Twister doing the testing rounds.

Honda Twister

a.k.a the Twister doing the testing rounds. Now, it is official with Honda launching the Twister on it’s website. The Honda Twisteris the newest entrant to the hyper competitive commuter Indian motorcycle segment. Displacing 110cc, the Honda Twister oozes style like no other motorcycle in the commuter segment and we’d go as far as to say that it is what the Yamaha FZ16 is to the premium 150cc segment.

The engine is derived from the Honda Activa and will thus help Honda cut costs and enable them to price the Twister extremely competitively. Talking of which, the Honda Twister will sell for approximately INR42,000 ex-showroom Delhi. Very competitive pricing that. Customer deliveries will start in February. Start saving up people. Meanwhile, here are the tech specs.

Engine Type: 4 Stroke Air Cooled SI

Displacement: 110 cc

Net Power: [email protected]

Net Torque: 9 N-m @6000rpm

Starting system: Self/Kick

Gearbox: 4 Speed Synchromesh with 1 down 3 up pattern

Kerb Weight: 108 KG

Ground Clearance: 180mm

Tyres: 70/100-17 40P Front and 80/100-17 53P

Brakes: 240 mm Front Disc and 110mm Rear Drum

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Bajaj Pulsar 135LS DTSi launched on 9th December

A while back, we brought you news about Bajaj’s new 135cc Pulsar DTS-i .

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS

. Now that Rajiv Bajaj has launched the baby Pulsar 135, we now bring you the detailed specifications. The Pulsar 135s carbureted engine will come with a 4 valve head which is a first for the 135cc segment, that if such a segment ever exists. The power and torque figures too are segment leading with 13.5PS of peak power at 9000rpm and 11.Nm of peak torque at 7500rpm. And Bajaj claims that the Pulsar 135s engine redlines at a whopping 10500 rpm that electronically limited. Weight too is a lightish 122 kilos dry. Way to go Bajaj.

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS

With all this power and torque, the Pulsar 135 should have some rorty performance that might have even the 150s scurrying for cover. Bajaj also claims that the Pulsar 135LS delivers a mileage figure of 68 kilometers per liter of unleaded and this has been verified by ARAI. Other features include a disc brake upfront and options of a kick or an electric start. all this at INR59,000 Ex-showroom Delhi makes it terrific value for money. Now, let’s watch the bean counters to see what impact the Bajaj Pulsar 135 makes in the market.

Bajaj Pulsar 135LS

Daimler will launch Mitsubishi Fuso light trucks in 2010

Daimler AG controls 85% of Mitsubishi and now it is using this stake to bring Mitsubishi’s Fuso range of trucks to India in 2010.

Mitsubishi FUSO Light Trucks

Daimler AG controls 85% of Mitsubishi and now it is using this stake to bring Mitsubishi’s Fuso range of trucks to India in 2010. These trucks will be manufactured in Daimler’s Chennai plant and are expected to have over 80% localisation. Meanwhile, here are a few brief facts about the Mitsubishi Fuso range of light trucks. The Fuso range of light trucks hae excellent cabins which will make driving them fatigue free for the drivers.

The trucks will have responsive diesel engines with various capacities depending on the application. Six speed automatic transmissions are standard with the gear shift lever mounted on the dash. Disc brakes and ABS too are bog standard on all trucks and the engines feature the revolutionary Bluetec from Mercedes to make them ultra efficient while emitting very low emissions. Judging by these developments in the CV space, 2010 is soon becoming a landmark year for the Indian CV market.