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Hero Motocorp started working on the 250cc sports bike

BA readers know, Hero Motocorp plans to launch a 250cc sports bike in India. It is a necessary step taken by the company in-order to withstand its top position in the domestic market. Through this high-end bike, the company plans to enter into the overseas market. It might not set the sales chart on fire [...]

Pastout – HM Contessa

The Hindustan Contessa was a model of car manufactured by Hindustan Motors (HM) of India. It was based on the GM Vauxhall Victor VX that was made till 1979. When introduced in 1983, it was one of the few Indian manufactured luxury cars in the market. A noteworthy competitor was the Standard 2000 that was based on the Rover SD1. It was a popular [...]

Hero MotoCorp aims to introduce low-cost bike soon!

India’s leading two wheeler maker and the world’s largest two wheeler maker by volumes, Hero MotoCorp is aiming to further strengthen its grip in the Indian two wheeler market by making an entry into the low-cost bike segment. This gives an indication that the company wants to get a fair amount of grip in each [...]

Plans for the upcoming Mangalore Auto Expo 2012

Manipal Ace Event Management Company Ltd will conduct ‘Mangalore Auto Expo 2012′ at Karavali Ground in Mangalore on February 18 and 19. Addressing presspersons here on Tuesday, Mr K. Narasimha Prabhu, Chief Executive Officer of the company, said that nearly 20 dealers of various vehicles, about 6 banks and finance companies. Apart from the automobile [...]

Pastout – Indian SIL Lambretta Scooters

In 1922, Ferdinando Innocenti of Pescia built a steel-tubing factory in Rome. In 1931, he took the business to Milan where he built a larger factory producing seamless steel tubing and employing about 6,000. During the Second World War, the factory was heavily bombed and destroyed. It is said that surveying the ruins, Innocenti saw the future of cheap, private [...]

Hero MotoCorp to launch 250 CC premium motorcycle in 2012

Hero MotoCorp, recently unveiled its 110 CC Gearless scooter and 150 CC motorcycle in London and this surprise was definitely unexpected so soon. While there is a buzz of homeground motorcycle manufactures like Bajaj and Tvs are working on a 250 CC motorcycle, now the latest buzz hints that soon the Hero MotoCorp will launch [...]

Hyosung’s GT650 & GT250R to hit Indian roads by mid-2012

Pune based Garware Motors that is selling S&T Motors Hyosung motorcycles in India has seen a very good response to its recently launched superbikes the Hyosung GT650R and ST7. Now the company says though it does not plan to launch a 400 cc motorcycle in India, but the company will launch two new vehicles the [...]

Audi India launches new A6 at Rs. 37.70 lakh

Audi India, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of its executive class sedan, the new Audi A6 in India. Propelled by four powerful and highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Prices are expected to start at 37 lakhs for the base petrol to upto 46 lakhs for top end diesel. The Audi [...]

Official – 2012 Audi A6 launch on 3rd August

German luxury car brand Audi cars, will launch the next generation A6 sedan in India on the 3rd of August, 2011. This has now been officially confirmed by Audi and the launch will take place in Gurgaon. Audi will put this vehicle on the market for customers at present enticed by the Jaguar XF, BMW [...]

Spied – Red Coloured 2012 Yamaha R15 yet Again (Video)

Friends I’m tired of posting an article on the upcoming Yamaha R15, because face lifted R15 spied so many times now, the whole topic is bordering onto boring. Seriously, with all the spy photos since last December, the excitement for this bike now seems to be diminishing. Come on Yamaha, what is it exactly that [...]

Nissan to reveal India bound V-platform sedan in August

Japanese automaker Nissan is well contented with the appreciable success achieved by Nissan Micra and is busy celebrating the first anniversary of its global small car Micra. But besides the celebration part the Japanese manufacturer is also building ways to introduce Nissan Sunny sedan in the Indian market. The company will adapt a new, India [...]

Official – BMW X3 launch on 25th August in India

BMW India has confirmed the launch of the new X3 (codenamed F25) on the 25th of August, 2011. At the launch event, the president of BMW India, Dr. Andreas Schaaf will unveil the car and will address the media. The launch will take place in Pune, India. BMW X3 (F25) will be offered only with [...]

Spied – 2013 BMW 7-Series facelift with interior shots

With a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class arriving in 2013, BMW will also debut a facelifted version of the 7-Series uber-luxury sedan. Recently caught undergoing testing in these latest spy photos, it’s so far obvious BMW has decided to keep exterior changes to a minimum such as a slight change to the headlights that will feature new [...]

Spied – 2012 Honda CR-V yet again from all angles

A couple of months ago, we brought you a solitary spy shot of 2012 Honda CR-V but we had one snap in one angle, today we have a host of images of the anticipated crossover from all angles. The new images too were snapped in the United States again thanks to Brenda Priddy & Co. [...]

Spied – 2012 Hyosung GT250 Naked version, is this India bound?

Earlier we said Pune based Garware motors is planning to introduce 250cc machine in India from the Hyosung stable and it is expected to hit Indian market by sometime in 2012. Before we wondered Hyosung may now re-launch a Comet 250cc with Full-faired version, because apart from this it did not had any other 250cc [...]

Ford India launched the Fiesta Classic in India. The Fiesta Classic will be available 3 variants LXI | CLXI | SXI each offering both petrol and diesel engine options. The Classic now comes with refreshingly new interiors with Ebony and Jasper Blue instrument panel, centre and floor console finished in Graphic Metallic, new seats, trims and a new badge. Spirited performance and proven drivability The new Fiesta Classic retains its core characteristics of surefooted balance on the road, responsive steering and compliant suspension. Its reputation as a driver’s car is enhanced by its refined, trusty and proven 1.6 Duratec and 1.4 Duratorq powertrains, which deliver on the optimum mix of gripping performance and frugal fuel consumption. Class and style within customers’ reach The elegant new Fiesta Classic gets a refreshingly classy new interior with Ebony and Jasper Blue coloured instrument panel, a new centre and floor console finished in Graphic Metallic, new seats with soft feel fabric and enhanced dual-tone door trims. In addition, all the product variants will display the ‘Classic’ moniker and will be available in a striking new body colour – Colorado Red. It is offered in both petrol and diesel engine options across three variants – LXI, CLXI and SXI to suit growing customer requirements. Reliable as well as frugal Thrilling performance and fuel efficiency are signature attributes of the Fiesta Classic, which customers have been experiencing and enjoying throughout their ownership. This was proven once again by delivering 30 kmpl with the diesel and 20 kmpl with the petrol, as per a cross-country drive undertaken by a leading automotive magazine. Recently, Fiesta was ranked highest by TNS for Customer Satisfaction in the `Midsize Segment’, in their latest Automotive 2010 India Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS) study. In addition to the new Colorado Red, customers can choose from the existing six colour options –Moondust Silver, Diamond White, Panther Black, Sea Grey, Morello, and Chill.   Official press release - Chennai, India, 7 April, 2011 – Legends are known to reinvent themselves for a new innings. After establishing a strong foothold in the Indian market by winning over 100,000 customers, Fiesta – the legendary sedan from Ford is set to better its success story in the B segment with the new `FiestaClassic’. The Fiesta Classic will address a much broader customer base with two new trims – LXI and CLXI. With this the Classic becomes more attractive and affordable with the petrol variants starting at Rs. 5,49,030 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and diesel variants at Rs. 6,48,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). In its new form, the much acclaimed sedan will be available to more customers who now can experience the Fiesta Classic’s superior drivability, aesthetic styling and best-in-class fuel efficiency with an all new interior package. “With a proud and loyal customer base, the Fiesta has been one of the main stays of our product brand portfolio in India. With the elegant Fiesta Classic’s thrilling on-road dynamics, refreshingly classy new interiors and proven frugality we invite more customers to experience and benefit from the additional new variants we are offering with our classy product.” said Michael Boneham, managing director and president, Ford India. Also see - Ford to Launch Fiesta Classic on April-7 More pictures of Ford Fiesta Classic -