2010 has started, but Bajaj is yet to ignite the firecrackers. More bikes on Platina and Discover brand will hit the market soon. “We will launch both models either under the Discover or the Platina brand,” S. Sridhar, chief executive of Bajaj Auto’s two-wheeler business, told Dow Jones Newswires by phone recently. Mr. Sridhar declined …
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Yamaha to re-launch RX100
Seeing the title, you may wish to jump to skies. The most expected comeback may finally happen soon. It’s like schumacher return to F1. Yamaha is actively working on to bring back the legendary RX100 in a different avatar. Royal Enfield has been successful in making vintage bikes to suit the young buyers and stricter …
Honda small car to run India and neighbours
Honda is planning to launch its small car in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Slated for 2011, the car will have 80% components from India and no proposal as such for other countries. Having sensed the success of its “City’, Honda believes that its brand will sell positively. The most preferred brand from Honda for …
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Maruti Suzuki plans to open brand centres across metros
Maruti is on the verge of creating brand equity by initiating brand centres in major cities. Maruti Suzuki is an Indian arm of the Japanese firm having 54% stake. The proposed centres will start functioning from two years. According to its commercial business head, already 44000 sq ft of space( a minimum space required for …
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GM-SAIC JV for Chevrolet
A defined version of cars from GM-SAIC is in the offing and the outcome of the current market study will pave way for commercial vehicles under this JV. After the launch of Beat, the company is now on the process of launching new products by the end of next year. SAIC has got a lion’s …
BMW to be available in seconds market
The luxury car has entered into the seconds market penetratingly as BMW announced its product in addition to financial support. Currently BMW has 40% luxury market with its sales crossing 3619 units last year. The seconds dealing by BMW will be an organized one- selling, financing and liaison with buyer and dealer. The company’s MD …
Bosch to excel with its diesel for Nano
The premium engine manufacturer Bosch has finished the design of diesel engine meant for Tata Nano. Bosch is waiting for the formal launch of diesel Nano. The proposed engine will be of 750cc range and the full swing production will start by the Q3 or Q4 of 2011 fiscal. Bosch had invested Rs20000 crore for …
Price rise possible in Maruti
Maruti cars may be costlier from February, after a 2% hike made in January 2009. The company’s Commercial Business Head said that the inevitable price rise is due to the hike in raw materials -15% rise for rubber,13% for aluminium and 23% for copper . Similar hikes were already made by Fiat India and Toyota …
Live TV channels on four wheelers
The most sought after luxury for car owners – live TV channels- has come into being. The display by Dish TV brings some 70 channels with personal audio. Though currently available in Kingfisher airlines, the cost for cars will be comparatively lesserRs1.9 lakh for single TV with annual subscription cost of Rs10000. The installation for …
Volvo to adopt slow and steady move in India
Volvo’s presence in India is meager yet the company wants to step ahead in a slow pace. The financial status and market feedback are reasons best cited for this, said its MD of Auto India. The company is contented that it could please the customers and there will be 3 more dealers taking the total …
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