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Auto Expo 2010

rajiv — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:53:01 +0000

Auto Expo is back!! It is India’s and Asia’s largest automotive show which will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 5th January to 11th January, 2010. The 10th Auto Expo will be organized jointly by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). With the launch of Tata Nano, India has become the global hub for its cost competitive and technologically advanced automotive products. The exhibitors list for Auto Expo 2010 has been uploaded on the official Auto Expo website. It is held every two years and is an useful platform for manufacturers to showcase their products to the public.

The German government has announced an official German pavilion at Auto Expo 2010. German companies in the automotive industry will benefit from the very attractive and interesting conditions within the official pavilion. Some of the major car companies are General Motors, Honda, BMW, Audi, Tata, Maruti, Mahindra, Renault, Toyota, Skoda, Volkswagen and Mercedes. Many new cars are expected to be launched at Auto Expo 2010 which will play a very significant role in the company’s product portfolio.

To know more about new cars to be launched click here – Auto Expo 2010

Here are timings, venue address and dates of Auto Expo 2010:

- Fair Dates: 5th – 11th January 2010
Open to public: 7 – 11 January
Press days: 5 – 6 January
Trade & VIP visitors day: 6 January

- Fair Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
- Fair Timings: 1000 Hrs to 1900 Hrs

Organisers for Auto Expo 2010:

Confederation of Indian Industry
Plot No. 249-F, Sector 18, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV,
Gurgaon – 122015 (India)
• Tel: 91-124-4013871/4014060-67
• Fax: 91-124-4014057/80/4014080

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
Core IV, 5th Floor, India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road, NEW DELHI 110 003
Telephone: +91 11 24 647 810-12
Fax: +91 11 24 648 222

FOUR SQUARE MEDIA SERVICES PVT. LTD.
202, A-31-34, JAINA EXTN. COMMERCIAL COMPLEX,
DR. MUKHERJEE NAGAR,
Gurgaon – 122015 (India)
• Tel: 91-11-27655127/27655128/27655129/27655130/41622733
• Fax: 91-11-27655130

Honda’s entry level bike in final stages

rajiv — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:59:31 +0000

Honda India is on the final stages of production of its 100cc bike and the Japanese automobile major plans to unveil it soon. The 100cc is the largest segment in terms of volume in the Indian two-wheeler market. HMSI has presence in the 125-cc segment with the Shine and the Stunner models and in the premium 150cc segment with the Unicorn.

HMSI vice-president and operating head-purchase Anupam Mohindroo told reporters that the firm will soon launch the 100cc variant at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. He further added that the 100cc vehicle will be a different model, unlike most other 100cc offerings as it will be based on the lines of the CBF Stunner 125.

[Via: BIKE India]

New 2010 Bajaj Pulsar 135 Is Coming!!

rajiv — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:05:35 +0000

Bajaj India seems to be all set to rock with New Pulsar 135, which is expected to be launched on 8th December, 2009. The teaser website is up – http://goodbyetraffic.in/ – which shows a black Pulsar wrapped under white semi-transparent cover which gives a glimpse of New Pulsar 135 . On hovering the cursor around fuel tank you can see the Bajaj Pulsar logo with smart new design air scoops which gels very well with the design of the fuel tank. On hovering at the rear end of the bike you can see it will feature split seat with nitrox suspension.

No official statement has been made about the technical details, specifications and price of New 2010 Pulsar 135. May be the engines will remain the same – it can be only a cosmetic makeover to give pulsar a fresh lease of life. Let’s wait and watch!!

[Via: Bike India ]

Harley Davidson’s Indian Team Announced

rajiv — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:11:04 +0000

According to a report by leading auto magazine BIKE INDIA 3 months after the official entry, Harley Davidson India has revealed its core members for India. After announcing its arrival in India Harley-Davidson is ready with its core team for an initiation in the Indian market. This new team consists of people like Sanjay Tripathi who has been in the Indian motorcycle industry for quite some time and is well aware of the likes and dislikes of the discerning Indian riders. He has been appointed as the director of Marketing.

Other experienced members include Rajiv Vohra – Director of sales and dealer development, who has worked with Honda Siel earlier. Yogesh Phogat, former BMW India employee, is appointed as the company’s director of operations and finally Manish Agarwal who will be handling the financial department of HD India. With a team of industry experts HD is surely here to capture the hearts of Indian riders.

TVS To Launch New Star Sport CL 115

rajiv — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:58 +0000

After the huge success of recently launched Apache RTR 180 & Flame SR125, TVS India is all set to tap the market of clutchless bikes with the launch of TVS Jaive .

Though no official announcement has been about the price and launch date of Jaive but it is being speculated that TVS is going to launch it in last week of November. TVS Jaive will feature an automatic clutch and four gears. TVS has good experiance in manufacturing bikes with automatic clutch as they are selling TVS Neo in Indonesia and it is selling in good numbers.

[Via: Bikes India ]

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500

rajiv — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:10:15 +0000

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500 To Be Launched On 4th November

rajiv — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:58:46 +0000

The Royal Enfield Bullet has for decades been the byword for rugged, refined cool and a bike handcrafted to perfection. The Bullet Classic 500 was unveiled by Royal Enfield at Intermot exhibition in Germany.

They have already launched this mouthwatering classic version of its legendary motorcycle abroad. Bullet Classic was first launched in Germany followed by European launch. It is expected that it is going to be launched in India on 4th November, 2009.

Main Styling Elements Of Bullet Classic 500

- Traditional looking front number plate
- Classic style round headlamp
- Visible steel springs
- Deep-drawn fenders of the rear tire
- 18″ Spoke Wheels
- Fuel tank with post war graphics
- Thigh pads and single saddle seat with springs
- Body colored frame

Main Technical Highlights Of Bullet Classic 500:

- 280mm Front Disc brake
- 5-speed Gearbox
- UCE (Unit Construction Engine)
- 27.2 Bhp of Maximum Power
- Peak Torque of 41.3 Nm
- Electronic Fuel Injection System

Though no official launch date and price has been announced for Bullet Classic 500 but it is expected to be launched in India on 4th November, 2009 and is expected to retail for around Rs. 135000.00.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R coming on 7th October

rajiv — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:11 +0000

Bajaj India has announced the launch date for much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R , it is going to be launched on 7th October and deliveries will start before diwali. Kawasaki Bajaj’s Official Website is also up and runnung. But it is not going to compete with R15 and Karizma ZMR because of its price which will be around 1.60-1.90 lakhs.

It is an entry level sports motorcycle with a fairing made further as if an actual off-road sports bike. Bajaj along with Kawasaki will be marketing it in India and is soon expected to be seen in the market in Bajaj Pro biking showrooms. Bajaj will import the Ninja250R in CKD form from Thailand to save on custom duties.

Kawasaki has marketed the Ninja 250R since 1986 as an entry-level sport motorcycle intended for use on paved roads. The bike is marketed in the US as the Ninja 250R, as the ZX250 in the UK, and as the GPX250 elsewhere.

[Via: BIKEINDIA]

Yamaha Delays Fazer 250 Launch

rajiv — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:31:28 +0000

Yamaha had earlier disclosed its plans of launching two new bikes during the festive season, one of which would beat the Bajaj Pulsar 220 to take the crown of the fastest Indian motorcycle has postponed the launch of the Fazer 250. With alot of bikes expected to be launched in the 250cc segment, Yamaha doesn’t want to the be the first to enter.

“We are not thinking of launching a bike in that (225-250 cc) range this festival season,” Yukimine Tsuji, MD and CEO, Yamaha India said. “We will launch a bike that would not only be the fastest in India, but it would be the fastest in the world,” Sanjay Tripathi, division head of product planning and brand management of Yamaha India said.

[Via: motorbeam]

Its Official: Harley Davidson Indian Debut On 27th August

rajiv — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:38:31 +0000

Harley Davidson is finally coming to India in 3 days time and it’s officially official! The official launch will be on the 27th of August by Matt Levatich, president and chief operating officer of the company. Mr. Levatich has also been invited as one of the speakers at the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, on 28 August.

[Via: BIKE]