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Archive for October, 2010

Auto Launches, Cruiser, Hyosung, Lifestyle, Motorcycle, Performance

Hyosung Launches GT650R And ST7 In India

October 29th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Hyosung with its partner Garware Motors have announced the launch of GT650R sportsbike and ST7 Cruiser for the Indian market.

The bikes will come to India via the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route and will be assembled at Garware Motor’s new setup assembly line facility in Wai, neat Pune, Maharashtra.
Hyosung GT650R Technical Specifications
Hyosung ST7  Technical Specifications
Hyosung [...]

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Auto News, Fiat, JD Power, Market Study, Maruti Suzuki, News

Maruti & Fiat Top 2010 JD Power Customer Service Index Rankings

October 29th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Maruti Suzuki has been ranked no.1 in the 2010 JD Power India Customer Service Index study for an eleventh consecutive year followed by Fiat at the second place, ahead of Honda, Toyota, Hyundai to emerge as the most improved brand this year.

The study, now in its 14th year, measures satisfaction among vehicle owners who visited [...]

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Auto Launches, Bugatti, Coupe, Imports, Lifestyle, Luxury, Performance, Volkswagen

Bugatti ‘Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’ Drives In At Rs 16 Cr

October 29th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

One of the fastest and most expensive hypercar is in town and it can be your’s for a cool 16 Cr! As we said earlier, Volkswagen Group Co. Bugatti has launched the ‘Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’ at a starting price of Rs 16 Cr making it the most expensive car on sale right now in [...]

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Force India, Formula 1, Formula One, Grand Prix, Grand Prix Racing, Motorsports, Video

Video: Hot Lap Of The Indian F1 GP Circuit

October 28th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

We already know how the Indian F1 GP track which will host its first race in 2011 looks like but how about a hot lap around the circuit with Force India F1 car screaming its guts out at every turn! Well read on!
Hot lap video after the jump.

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Auto News, Honda, Motorcycle, Performance, breaking

Breaking: Honda 250cc Bike For India 2011 CBR250R Unveiled!

October 27th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Honda’s 250cc bike for India  is confirmed and its the all new CBR250R which is being unveiled to the world media today.
The bike in question, the new 2011 Honda CBR250R is being unveiled, as we speak, to the world media at an event in Thailand’s Golf Circuit. The new bike will make its public debut [...]

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Auto News, Mahindra, Motorsports, Off Road, Raid-de-Himalaya, SUV

Mahindra Scorpios Raid the Himalayas for 3 Years in a Row

October 27th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

One of the largest selling SUV’s in India, Mahindra Scorpio has added feather to its cap by scoring a hat trick at the recently concluded 12th Raid-de-Himalaya by winning a record three segments under the Adventure Trial – SUV category.
Scorpio had earlier won Raid De Himalaya in 2009 and 2008 in the Adventure Trial – SUV [...]

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Auto Launches, Hero Honda, Motorcycle

Hero Honda Lauches New Achiever 150cc

October 27th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Although I enjoy being an automobile enthusiast (not journalist mind you) there are days when I just detest writing about the ‘all new’ products Indian automakers churn out, especially Hero Honda.
The company has launched the new Achiever which comes with…. you guessed it right, new graphics, all new black finish engine which is nothing but [...]

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Auto Launches, Cruiser, Hyosung, Lifestyle, Motorcycle, Performance

Hyosung GT650R & ST7 Launching Tomorrow

October 27th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Korea’s Hyosung Motors is readying for its second innings in India with the launch GT650R and ST7 tomorrow.
The company is best known in India for its 250cc bike Comet which was launched in collaboration with erstwhile Kinetic two wheelers which has now been taken over by Mahindra two wheelers. The company has collaborated with Garware group [...]

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Auto Launches, Bajaj Auto, Motorcycle

Bajaj Announces New Metallic Orange Pulsar For Pulsar 180, 220F

October 23rd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Bajaj Auto has announced a new metallic orange dual tone shade for the hot selling Pulsar motorcycle range in India.
The dual tone shade will come with metallic orange for the fuel tank and rear cowl and black for the mid section and front mudguard and will be available on the following Pulsar models.

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Auto Launches, Motorcycle, Special Edition, Yamaha

Yamaha Launches FZ16, FZ-S and Fazer Midnight Special Edition

October 23rd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Yamaha Two Wheelers has launched the Midnight Special Edition for FZ16, FZ-S and Fazer for the festive season in India.
The limited edition bikes will come with an all black paint job coupled with contrasting golden wheels and smart graphics to differentiate it from regular variants. Only 3000 of these limited edition bikes will be built, [...]

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