Bajaj to launch new versions of Discover soon

The first segment of the company’s popular commuter bike would be the naked street version – Discover 150S and it looks pretty similar to the now discontinued version of 125ST. The new bike has however been provided a flat seat placed at a lower height in order to provide a smoother experience to the pillion.  Nothing has however yet been known about the engine specification.

The second version of the bike is mini-faired, which has been named as Discover 150F and the bike looks quite stylish and a mix-match of commuter as well as sport.

At the same time, the bike also bears bit of resemblance to Hero Ignitor and CBF Stunner and the mini fairing looks like the older version of Karizma as well.

This minor change may turn out to be a major factor in attracting the riders and the bike could gain popularity among its fans.

Source: Auto News India

Vehicle dependability in India improves to 38 percent

The study also revealed that overall vehicle dependability averages 218 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2014, compared with 280 PP100 in 2013.

This dependability is based on the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles, with a lower score reflecting higher long-term vehicle quality.

Reserchers conducted study on as many as 70 models across 12 vehicle segments.

In the entry midsize segment Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire grabed the highest rank while Maruti Suzuki SX4 ranks highest in the midsize segment.

Toyota received model awards for its Toyota Innova and Toyota Fortuner in the MUV/ MPV segment and SUV segment repectively.

The Hyundai Santro ranks highest in the compact segment for the second time in three years.

Nissan Micra ranks highest in the upper compact segment, while Skoda Fabia and Honda Civic rank highest in the premium compact and the premium midsize segments, respectively.

Source: Auto News India

6th edition of Maruti Suzuki’s Dakshin Dare rally to begin from 4th August

The results of this motoring event will be declared on August 10, 2014. The route for the rally has already been planned and it will be one of the most challenging events for the participants. The routes of the rally include Mysore, Shimoga, Chitradurga, Davengere, Bellary, Hospet and Hubli, Chikamaglur, Mangalore and Goa.

Vice-President, Marketing Maruti Suzuki, Manohar Bhat said, “After successfully running the popular Raid de Himalaya and the Desert Storm motorsport events, Maruti Suzuki looked southward in 2009 for a new motorsport circuit to expand into. The unique possibilities that the landscape in the south offered made Dakshin Dare a real challenge, both for the racers and the organizers.”

“This Dakshin Dare is all about the terrain, weather conditions and road surfaces that are unique to the south India. The monsoon conditions and marshy terrain surely add to the challenge and excitement,” he added.

The selected participants will be competing against each other in 3 categories including Ultimate Car category, Ultimate Bike Category and Endure Category.

Source: Auto Industry News

Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale on sale

Ferrari 275 GTB/C Speciale with chassis number 06701 will roll on stage on August 16.

It is the first of the only three Berlinetta Competizione cars built by the iconic Italian marquee.

Interestingly,each of the cars were hand crafted and were fitted with lightweight aluminium bodywork.

The 275 GTB/C Speciale was also the first Ferrari to employ an independent rear-suspension setup and other interesting features included disc brakes all around and dazzling Borani wire wheels.

Source: Auto News

Mercedes to soon double capacity at Chakan plant near Pune

"The plant expansion is in the final stage and in the process of getting all approvals. It will be ready for use very soon," Boris Fitz, VP (sales and network development) of Mercedes-Benz India, said here.
  
The company's first owned-plant in India started production in 2009. It has an annual installed capacity of 10,000, which would become 20,000 post expansion.
Last year, Mercedes-Benz registered sales of more than 9,000 units.
  
"This calendar year, we are expecting to grow in double digit," Fitz told reporters at the launch of special editions of A-Class and B-Class compact cars in the metropolis.
  
"The capacity expansion has been planned to make the company future-ready as the luxury car market is going to expand at a higher growth as compared to the normal passenger car market," he said.
  
At present, the volume of the luxury segment was 1.5 percent of the total car market in the country.
  
"By 2022, this will go up to four per cent of the total market estimated at 5.5 lakh units," Fitz said.
  
He said with the expansion in capacity, total investments in India would touch Rs 850 crore.
  
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch three more models in the current calendar year.

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Audi A3 Saloon expected to be launched by mid-July in India

The sedan was earlier speculated to come in August but latest reports suggest its launch during second week of July.

The brand new A3 saloon is touted to be the cheapest offering by the leading car maker in India. With this launch, the Indian customers will also have the opportunity to use the luxury compact sedan segment that was so far absent from the Indian markets.

Insiders say if the product receives good response from the Indian customers, this could open doors for more such vehicles in domestic market from various auto makers.

Specs and Prices
•    It is touted to be the smallest luxury sedan in domestic market
•    It will come with following dimensions- 4,460 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and a wheelbase of 2,640 mm.
•    It will offer a decent 425 litres storage space to the passengers.
•    It is expected to come with the price tag ranging between Rs 23 lakh to Rs 27 lakh.
•    In India, Audi will offer both petrol and diesel variants of the saloon. Read more...

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नई दिल्ली। ऐसा कई बार आपने टीवी में देखा होगा या शायद कही सुना होगा कि बिना ड्राइवर में कार चल रही है। लेकिन क्या आपने सच है कभी ऐसी कार देखी है, जो बिना किसी ड्राइवर के सड़क पर फर्राटा और बाकायदा सड़क पर लोगों को सुरक्षित बचाते हुए चले? हालांकि, अगर आप ऐसा देख भी लें तो आपके दिमाग में सबसे पहले भूत-प्रेत का ख्याल आएगा। ये लाजमी है कि हर कोई ऐसा ही सोचेगा

इनसान कुछ भी सोच सकता है और कुछ भी कर सकता है। 

अगर आपको बिना ड्राइवर वाली कोई कार नजर आए तो एक बार आगे की जगह पीछे की सीट पर देख लें। क्या पता ड्राइवर वहां बैठा हो। जी हां, ये सच है, दुबई में एक गैराज के मालिक ने जापानी कार निर्माता कंपनी निसान की बेहतरीन एसयूवी पेट्रोल को कुछ ऐसे ही बनाया है। इस एसयूवी में स्टीयरिंग व्हील आगे नहीं बल्कि पीछे है। इस नए अंदाज की ड्राइविंग का वीडियो इंटरनेट पर मौजूद है।

इस कार का निर्माण अरब के एक ऑटो ट्यूनिंग गैराज किंग ऑफ कस्टम्स के मालिक ने इस एसयूवी को एक बैक सीट ड्रिवेन एसयूवी में बदला है। कार की फ्रंट सीट पर पर तीन एलसीडी और तीन सीट का प्रयोग किया गया है। यहां पर 3 लोग आराम से बैठ सकते हैं।

इस एसयूवी में कार के स्टीयरिंग व्हील को आगे की बजाय पीछे की तरफ लगाया गया है। हालांकि, स्टीयरिंग व्हील रॉड के साईज को थोड़ा और लंबा किया गया है लेकिन पोजिशन पहले की ही तरह है। पिछली सीट पर स्टीयरिंग व्हील के साथ ही स्पीडोमीटर को भी जगह दी गई है। स्पीडोमीटर को फ्रंट रो की सीट के पीछे वाले हिस्से में लगाया गया है। इतना ही नहीं स्पीडो मीटर की ही साईड में गियर लीवर का भी प्रयोग किया गया है।

पेट्रोल निसान की तरफ से बेची जाने वाली बेहतरीन एसयूवी वाहनों में से एक है। इस एसयूवी की मांग अमेरिकी बाजार में सबसे ज्यादा है। पिछली सीट पर स्टीयरिंग व्हील फ्रंट रो के दोनों सीट के बिलकुल बीच में प्रयोग की गई है। हालांकि, इस कार के इंजन और अन्य तकनीकी फीचर्स आदि में कोई परिवर्तन नहीं किया गया है।

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