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Ford launches small car Figo with four variants

Ford launches small car Figo with four variants

New Delhi/Chennai: The Indian arm of Ford Motor company Tuesday launched four variants of its small car Figo, priced aggressively to take on existing and emerging competition.
Ford has priced its entry level Figo petrol at Rs.3,50,000 and the diesel variant at Rs.4,48,000 which are cheaper than Hyundai Motors’ i10 and Maruti Suzuki’s Swift.
“We have kept [...]

Volkswagen launches new Polo priced at 4.34 lacs

Volkswagen launches new Polo priced at 4.34 lacs

Once you get into the New Polo, there is simply no looking back. You expect the best. So, we’ve put absolute comfort at your disposal. The electronic multi-function display provides information on current and average fuel consumption, range, journey distance, odometer and time. It houses a stereo and radio system that provides exceptional acoustics and [...]

Maruti Suzuki launches Eeco

Maruti Suzuki launches Eeco

New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki, the country’s number one automobile manufacturer, has launched Eeco, an all-new spacious family car. The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is a five-door, C segment vehicle, which has been specifically designed for India by the auto-major.
Eeco comes with a new, powerful and highly fuel efficient 1200 cc engine. This new engine delivers [...]

General Motors launches small car ‘Beat’

General Motors launches small car ‘Beat’

New Delhi: Car major General Motors Monday launched its mini car “Chevrolet Beat” in India, priced between Rs.3.34 lakh and Rs.3.94 lakh ex-showroom in Delhi.
The Beat will shortly be launched in over 150 markets around the world, including Europe, Asia and North America.
The car with a 1.2-litre petrol engine will be available in three variants [...]

Toyota Launches the New Prado Diesel in India

Toyota Launches the New Prado Diesel in India

New Delhi : Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) has  announced the launch of the Prado Diesel in India. Inheriting the Land Cruiser’s DNA, the redesigned Prado will appeal not only to buyers in the market for a genuine SUV, but also to passenger car owners who are looking to upgrade for the perfect combination [...]

Yamaha launches superbike – 2010 YZF-R1

Yamaha launches superbike – 2010 YZF-R1

Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha has launched its superbike – 2010 YZF-R1 – at a price of Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
“While the market for superbikes in India is still limited, consumer response to our previously launched superbikes has been overwhelming. Its (2010 YZF-R1) launch signifies our successful brand transformation efforts in India,” India Yamaha [...]

Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande MK II

Tata Motors launches Sumo Grande MK II

Tata Motors has announced the launch of Grande MK II, an upgraded version of its premium Sumo offering in the domestic market. The Grande MK II seeks to deliver added value to customers through substantial changes in the exteriors and interiors combined with improvements in drivability, ride and handling and comfort.
The exteriors have been accentuated [...]

Honda launches 110cc CB Twister bike

Honda launches 110cc CB Twister bike

New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), the 100% owned 2-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, Japan – the world’s largest manufacturer of 2-wheelers, has marked its foray into the mass segment through the launch of its first 110 cc bike CB Twister in the presence of senior Honda officials.
Living up [...]

Volkswagen launches Beetle and Touareg cars

Volkswagen launches Beetle and Touareg cars

Mumbai : Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car maker has announced the launch of the iconic – New Beetle, and its road dominating sports utility vehicle – The Touareg in India The New Beetle will be priced at Rs 20.45 Lakhs and the Touareg at Rs. 51.85 Lakhs (all prices ex-Showroom Delhi) .
Speaking at the launch, Neeraj [...]

TVS Motors launches India’s first auto-clutch bike

TVS Motors launches India’s first auto-clutch bike

Chennai : Two-wheeler maker TVS Motor launched India’s first auto-clutch bike “Jive” priced at Rs.41,000, and an automatic scooter “Wego” here Wednesday.
“With Jive and our other model ‘Flame’, our target is to have at least 10 percent (of the executive bike market) in nine months. Currently our presence is very minimal in the segment,” TVS [...]