Bajaj Pulsar Bikes in India: Price, Features, Specifications, Variants
Mercedes Benz Unveils S 350I & S 350 CDIL BlueEFFICIENCY Luxury Sedan in India
Great attention has been given to the Rear Seat comfort & entertainment package for the rear-passengers. New introductions include redesigned rear entertainment screens with remote control & 2 wireless headphones as well as standard massage function for the rear passenger.
India's First GPS Navigation System for Superbikes 'MapmyIndia TrailBlazer'
TrailBlazer also comes pre-loaded with many popular travel destinations and highway routes. On motorbike cruising trips the gadget also doubles up as an audio-video player on which favorite music and videos can be uploaded and played back. The gadget is priced at Rs. 18,990 and is available online at mapmyIndia.com.
GPS Navigation for 2010 & beyond – Other revolutionary products
MapmyIndia ZX150: Navitainment defined: Beside the GPS navigation system for super-motorbikes, MapmyIndia also launched a revolutionary new gadget that offers complete ‘Navitainment’ (navigation + entertainment) experience. MapmyIndia ZX150 Deluxe merges the sophistication of a GPS navigator with the coolness a high-end, portable audio-video player. The complete Navitainment device is a GPS navigator – loaded with maps of 620 Indian cities – with 5 inch touch screen, FM transmitter, Bluetooth hands-free, music/video playback, e-book reader, photo browser and reverse camera support. ZX150 Deuxe offers the flexibility of using it for GPS navigation or pure entertainment, to be guided to your next meeting or to watch your favorite movie on its 5 inch wide screen.
The Zx150 can also convert a car music system to a car theatre system by connecting to it through the aux-in facility or using FM. This allows you to use GPS navigation or to enjoy video playback or the Bluetooth hands-free facility. It can pair with your phone and route calls you receive to the car speakers. It has a sophisticated echo-cancellation module to ensure that you can speak comfortably while listening in to calls through the car speakers.
Black Box: The GPS brain of your car: MapmyIndia also launched a standalone GPS device for cars, the MapmyIndia Black Box. Acting like the GPS navigation brain of a car, the Black Box – loaded with maps of 620 Indian cities – is hidden under the dashboard. It connects to the screen of the in-dash car audio-video system and offers accurate, turn-by-turn voice guidance. The Black Box is available as an OEM accessory with Mitsubishi Cedia Sports edition and Ford Endeavour. It can also provide navigation for Skoda, VW, BMW and Audi brands as well.
MapmyIndia National Motoring Atlas: An essential in every glove compartment: For those who also like to carry a map book while traveling, MapmyIndia launched MapmyIndia National Motoring Atlas. Priced at just Rs. 290, the maps offer the latest, high-quality and most accurate maps of national and state road networks, states and cities all over India. The map book is also the most comprehensive motoring atlas for the whole country and a great glove compartment companion for all roadsters and auto-enthusiasts.
Says Rakesh Verma, MD, MapmyIndia: “MapmyIndia plans to revolutionize the way GPS navigation gadgets are used in 2010 and beyond. Already MapmyIndia has the most widely approved and deployed GPS gadgets in India. The company has also earned the position of market leader and is already rolling-out GPS products and solutions never before seen but widely needed in India. We are expecting demand for GPS and GPS-based products to grow exponentially in the next few years. Our latest product releases are part of the continuous innovation at MapmyIndia to revolutionize and lead GPS and maps industry.”
"MapmyIndia, India's leader in maps and GPS navigation solutions, has launched TrailBlazer, India's first GPS navigation system for super-motorbikes. Aimed at motorbiking enthusiasts and groups, TrailBlazer is loaded with maps of 620 cities and is the most accurate guide for any biking trip anywhere in India. It is waterproof, and with an FM transmitter broadcasts turn-by-turn voice directions to FM radios within a particular range. On long road-trips, MapmyIndia TrailBlazer can navigate an entire group of bikers with timely and accurate voice guidance.
Source: MapmyIndia
Ford India Introduced Ikon Plus: New Variant of The Ikon Start from 5.17 Lakhs
The Ford Ikon Plus variant is an outcome of customers' evolving needs and feedback. The Ikon Plus is available at a special attractive price of Rs. 5.77 /- lacs for the Diesel variant and Rs. 5.17 /- lacs for the Petrol variant (ex showroom, New Delhi).
The Ford Ikon Plus is attractive on the outside as it is comfortable inside. The macho exterior is augmented with 13" Hyper silver alloy wheels and chrome on the decklid handle & exhaust trims. The immaculate interiors come replete with leather vinyl seats and IPod-compatible MP3 player. The Ikon Plus also boasts of eminent security features such as remote keyless entry and anti-theft alloy wheel nuts.
''The new variant is a follow up to the terrific response witnessed on the Ikon iKool last year. We believe that the new plus pack is further reinforcement to push the limits to give our customers more style, safety and comfort features,'' said Nigel Wark, executive director, marketing, sales and service, Ford India.
Recognized in the year 2009 with two significant and credible JD Power Awards for Dependability and New Vehicle Initial Quality, the Ikon's sales performance resulted in 196% sales growth in 2009 over the previous year. Another noteworthy achievement was last year's Autocar's 'Ikon 20000km cross country drive', demonstrating Ikon's superior fuel efficiency, clocking fuel economy of 28.54 KMPL and an extremely low running expense measured as cost per km of Rs 1.39 per / km.
With more than 1,20,000 vehicles on the road, the Ford Ikon continues to offer a great combination of class-leading fuel efficiency, superior driving experience and great value proposition in the entry level sedan segment.
Courtsey: india.ford.com
Toyota Kirloskar Signed MOU With State Bank of India
The agreement was signed by Sandeep Singh, DMD of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), and P. Nanda Kumaran, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India Personal Banking Business Unit in Mumbai in the presence of Anup Banerji, DMD & Group Executive (NBG) of SBI and Mr. H. Nakagawa, Managing Director of TKM. Among those present on the occasion were the officials of both SBI and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM).
The MOU aims at targeting high end customers who will be availing car loans from SBI above Rs. 5 lacs onwards. SBI has come out with a special scheme called SBI Advantage Car Loan Scheme for this niche segment. This scheme is applicable to individuals – Salaried, Professionals, Self employed, Businessmen and Proprietary /Partnership firms, who are income tax assesses and whose income/net profit or gross taxable income is Rs.2.50 lac and above.
This scheme will be implemented in all RACPCs, all PBBs, all District Head Quarter Branches, Project area branches and Branches specially authorised by AGM (Region). Maximum loan amount will be 48 times of NMI or 4 times of NAI.
Courtesy: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd
Lee Myung-bak: President of Korea Visited Hyundai Motors India @ Chennai
The President visited Chennai on the sidelines of his State visit to New Delhi, as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day Parade, 2010.
The President and the First Lady visited the factory premises and interacted with the employees. The President also felicitated Mr. Venu Srinivasan, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Chennai, for his continuous efforts in fostering greater Indo-Korean relationships.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr H W Park, MD, HMIL, said, "It is an honour for us to host the President and the First Lady at the Hyundai factory in Chennai today. His visit is full of symbolism with the East Asian region undergoing economic and structural changes. We are extremely proud of his presence here, and his kind words of encouragement have raised the morale of the management at HMIL."
The visit of the Korean President is a testimonial of the fact that India's economic integration into East Asian economies is growing at a fast pace. Korea's CEPA with India is the first free trade agreement with a member of the fast growing BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations. For India also, it is the first such agreement with a member state of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
His Excellency Lee Myung-bak is the 17th President of the Republic of Korea. He is a graduate of Business administration from the prestigious Korea University, and was one of the youngest CEOs to head Hyundai Engineering and Construction. His rich and varied experience reaches across many continents, from the Middle East to the Far East, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe and South America.
Courtesy: Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Mahindra Win Top Awards for Auto & 2 Wheeler from Automotive Media
The stylish Mahindra XYLO, India's first 'Sedan Plus' vehicle scored a hatrick as it received no less than three awards from the automotive media. These include MUV of the Year from the NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards, UV of the Year from the CNBC TV 18 Overdrive Awards and MPV of the Year from the Zigwheels Car and Bike Awards.
The recently launched Mahindra Duro Power Scooter was declared the Scooter of the Year by NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards.
M&M also received the Auto Bild India Golden Steering Wheel for Technology of the Year for its path-breaking FuelSmart system with Micro Hybrid technology. This technological innovation developed by the Mahindra Research & Development team with the support of M/S BOSCH, is not only environment friendly but also fuel efficient and very affordable.
"We are absolutely delighted to receive these awards from some of the most revered publications in the automotive media. Both the Mahindra XYLO and the Mahindra Duro have proved themselves within a few months of their launch and these awards are a clear validation of their success. This sweeping victory across products is also testimony to the Mahindra Group's focus on customer-centricity and technology which are key elements that go into development of every product," said Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
The NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards, the CNBC TV 18 Overdrive Awards and the Zigwheels Car and Bike Awards are some of the most prestigious awards in the Indian automotive firmament. Research conducted by a third party is the basis of winner's selection. Various parameters are taken into consideration at the time of selection by an eminent panel comprising industry stalwarts from the sector and allied industries, as well as media who have been tracking the sector for a while.
Courtesy: The Mahindra Group
New Chevrolet Spark Electric Coming Soon in India with Incredible Price
General Motors India MD and CEO Karl Slym said "We are pleased to join hands with REVA to bring affordable small car platform based electric vehicles to the market in line with government objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependence. We are going to be working closely with the Central and State Governments in India to develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and providing specific financial benefits to consumers, who make the choice to adopt an environment-friendly mode of personal transport."
General Motors is also planning to export Chevrolet Spark Electric model to overseas market where Chevrolet Spark currently manufacturing facility available. In overseas market where Chevrolet Spark is being manufactured, General Motors will set up a JV with Reva Electric to set up electric vehicle plants.
The Reva Electric car company has launched two electric car models - the Reva NXR and the NXG – at the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 too much acclaim. Prior to the Frankfurt Motor show, it was revealed that the two companies had decided to work together to produce an electric version of the Chevrolet Spark.
Chevrolet Spark Electric Car Price in India:
The Chevrolet Spark Electric will come with a incredible price tag of 7 Lakh Rs. It will cost at almost double price than its current petrol model. As the small car market is booming and the new car like Chevrolet Spark Electric is coming will surely give General Motors a boost in sales.
Nissan 370Z Sports Car Launched in India; Price @ 53.50 Lakhs
Mercedes-Benz India Launches Popular E-Class Models E 250 V6 & E 250 CDI
Price Range 5 Lakh to 10 Lakh Rs. Cars Rating by CarTradeIndia.com
Upcoming Soon: New Mahindra Scorpio for USA Customers
As per M&M Chief, Pawan Goenka, the US is the top target for the company but it also has its expansion plans lined up for European nations. "We want to be a global player in utility vehicles," he said. He added further that the company may think of manufacturing vehicles in the US if volumes are good.
Currently Indian Mahindra Scorpio Features & Specifications are as under:
Segment:
- SUV
Striking Features:
- CRDe Engine
- 5-zone cushion suspension
- Tower tail lamps
- Middle row sliding seats (only in 8 seater)
- Tiltable steering
- Tubeless tyres
- New spaces for storage on centre bezel, IP and console
Model Variants:
- Turbo 2.6
- Turbo 2.6DX
- Sportz
- Turbo 2.6SLX
Color Variants:
- Nobel Black
- Diamond White
- Coral Blue/ Warm Grey
- Engine Silver
Nissan launches sports car 370Z in India, priced at Rs 53.5 to 54.5 Lacs - Nissan 370Z Pics, Photos, Images
Nissan launches sports car 370Z in India, priced at Rs 53.5 to 54.5 Lacs - Nissan 370Z Pics, Photos, Images
Nissan finally launch its worldwide hit sports car "370Z" in India on Wednesday, 20th January, 2010. Nissan is one of the most loved and award winning sports car since its launch in 2009. Nissan 370Z will be available in 8 colours with 2 interiors option in India. Nissan 370 Z launched with 7-speed auto box and a 6-speed manual gearbox.Nissan 370Z Price in India:
7-speed Auto Box - Rs. 54.5 Lakhs
6-speed Manual - Rs. 53.5 Lakhs
Nissan 370Z Photos:
Porsche Panamera Grab 'Import Car of the Year' Award
Speaking at the occasion, Mr Wallace said "It is indeed a matter of pride that the Panamera has won an award within 3 months of its launch in India. These awards reflect the growing popularity of the Porsche brand in India and with more dealers opening in 2010, we are confident of healthy growth this year."
The CNBC TV 18 Overdrive Award was presented by Honorable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and the eminent jury comprised of Hari Singh, five time Indian National Rally champion; Sirish Chandran, Editor,Overdrive; Bertrand D'Souza, Deputy Editor, Overdrive; Shubhabrata Marmar, Deputy Editor, Overdrive; Gaurav Gill, Indian National Rally champion, Production WRC driver; Vikram Mathias, Former National Rally Champion and Siddharth Lal, CEO, Eicher Motors.
Courtesy: Precision Cars India Pvt Ltd
Porsche Wins 'Most Sporty Brand' Award in Auto India's Best Brand Survey 2010
Mahindra Bolero Gets Highest Rank in SUV/MPV Car Segment
Tata Motors New Generation Cars Recognize by Auto Critics
Nissan 370Z Photos | Nissan 370 Z Sports Car Pictures, Price | 370Z Images, Pics
Nissan 370Z Photos | Nissan 370 Z Sports Car Pictures, Price | 370Z Images, Pics
Nissan India is going to launch its world wide famous and hot selling sports car "370Z" on Wednesday, 20th January, 2010. Nissan is launching 370Z to build brand image before launching its small car Micra later this year.
Nissan 370Z Interiors:
Nissan 370Z Interiors: