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Ford launches Ikon Plus in India

Ford India has launched a new variant of its car Ikon. Branded as Ford Ikon Plus , the sedan is priced in the range of Rs 5.17-5.77 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The car is available in both petrol and diesel versions. “The new variant is a follow up to the response witnessed on the Ikon iKool last year. , ” said Ford India in a press release.

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Ford India launched a new variant Ford Ikon, The Ford Ikon Plus, priced at Rs. 5.17 For petrol variant -5.77 lakh for diesel variant, ex-showroom price Delhi. It will available in both petrol and diesel versions. Ford Ikon plus will come with added security features. It comes with improved interior and exteriors.

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January 24th, 2010

Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

Every year, Indian automobile journalists from different auto enthusiast magazines come together to rate the best cars and motorcycles of the year. This year was no different, and the motorcycle that walked away with the honours is the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi. The magazines that participated were Auto India, Autocar India, B S Motoring, Bike India, Overdrive and Top Gear India.

The Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi was Indian Motorcycle of the Year for being India’s first high-performance sports bike to feature fuel injection, apart from other technical innovations such as oil cooler, tubeless tyres, clip on handlebars, digital speedo, LED tail lamps, gas charged rear shock absorbers and front and rear disc brakes.

The Bajaj Pulsar 220 was picked for being the major player in the performance biking space in the country. Technology, styling, brilliant dynamics and amazing value have given the Pulsar 220 all it wanted to be the chosen one, according to the expert jury.

The Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2008 award proved that it bore the stamp of the choice of expert motoring scribes from across all major automobile mags. The journalists who formed the jury were Rishad Cooper (Autocar India), Aspi Bhathena (Bike India), Shubhabrata Marmar (BS Motoring), Sirish Chandran (Overdrive) and Girish Karkera (Top Gear India).

While zeroing in on the winner the jury had judged the motorbikes on various parameters such as price, fuel efficiency, design, comfort, safety, maneuverability, performance, functionality, environmental responsibility and rider satisfaction among others. In addition, technical innovation and value for money were particularly important factors while deciding on the winner, the sources added. The shortlist included the Bajaj XCD125 DTS-Si, Bajaj 200DTS-i, Bajaj 220 DTS-i, Bajaj Avenger 200 DTS-i, Bajaj Discover 135 DTS-i, Hero Honda Hunk, Hero Honda Splendor NXG, REML Bullet 500 LB and TVS Apache 160 RTR.

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January 22nd, 2010

Tata Nano wins at Bloomberg UTV-Autocar awards

Tata Motor’s wonder car Nano has won the “car of the year” award at the Bloomberg UTV-Autocar Awards 2010 , while the best selling bike Bajaj Pulsar 135 4v has bagged the “bike of the year” award. Skoda Laura won the “best variant of the year” award , while BMW Z4 won the “best driver’s car” award. Honda CB1000R was given the “import bike of the year” award.

The jury member of the award included Manwendra Singh , automobile historian , Dilip Chhabria , car designer and Hormazd Sorabjee , Autocar India editor. “The Autocar awards honour unmatched excellence in the automobile industry. It is awarded after a meticulous selection procedure by some of the best names in the country , ” said MK Anand , CEO , Bloomberg UTV.

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January 20th, 2010

Maruti launches Eeco

India’s leading car maker Maruti Suzuki has launched a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) Eeco at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Designed especially for the Indian roads , Eeco is priced between Rs 2.59 lakh to Rs 2.89 lakh.

“Maruti Suzuki engineers have specially developed the Eeco , its new powerful engine and a new transmission system to meet the diverse consumer aspirations that look for a vehicle that fit a large family and at the same time provides flexibility for dual use , ” said Shinzo Nakanishi , Managing Director and Chief Executive , Maruti Suzuki.

Equipped with a 1 , 200cc petrol engine , Maruti Eeco is compliant with Bharat Stage IV emission norms. It is available in seven-seater and five-seater options. Maruti is likely to unveil a concept electric version of the MPV branded as Eco Charge at the Commonwealth Games this year.

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January 6th, 2010

Honda to expand business across 2-wheeler segment

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India (HMSI) has been working out plans for establishing yet another Greenfield two-wheeler manufacturing facility in India in response to the rising demand across the segment. YS Guleria, Division Head (Sales and Marketing Operations) of HMSI, said that the growing demand has been running out the capacity of its existing plant.

He informed, “If the demand grows further we may have to set up another Greenfield facility.” The firm is also in the process to increase its manufacturing capacity from 1.2 million units to 1.5 million units this year to meet ever increasing orders.

However, the existing plant is capable to manufacture up to 1.5 million units as there is no enough space for further expansion. The Japan’s auto major hopes of propping up its bike sales in the forthcoming quarters. The firm is going to launch a 100 cc bike in the January-March quarter of 2010 in the Auto Expo in January.

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November 21st, 2009