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Honda will produce the new CBR250R road sports model in Thailand and launch sales in November. This CBR250R will have the largest engine displacement of any vehicle produced by Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Thai Honda), Honda’s motorcycle production company in Thailand, and will be its first full-fledged road sports model. [Click Here To Read More]

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Hero Honda launches new Achiever

Hero Honda has refreshed its 150cc motorcycle Achiever. Achiever bombed at the 150cc segment which is dominated by the likes of Bajaj Pulsar, Honda Unicorn and Yamaha FZ. The new Achiever gets sporty body graphics, puncture resistant tyres with tuff-up tube and  all black engine and alloy wheels. New Achiever also comes with the option of red cast alloy wheels. Achiever is priced Rs 84590 (on-road bangalore) and Rs85379 (on-road Bangalore). The prices mentioned here are quoted from the Hero Honda website.

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Hyosung to launch GT650R and ST7

Hyosung plans to launch powerful bikes in India. Following the success of super bikes of Yamaha,Suzuki and Honda, Hyosung will launch its powerful GT650R and ST7 in India. Hyosung earlier entered India through an alliance with Kinetic and sold Comet and Aquila.

Hyosung re-entry in Indian market is through association with Garware group. Hyosung will make an official statement on the launch of GT650R and ST7 in India by the end of October 2010.

Tata to launch new Safari, next gen Safari, new pick-up and new Indica Vista

Tata Motors plans to launch a blitzkreig on its competition with a launch of new models. Recently, Tata launched its first crossover Aria. Following the Aria will be the venture and magic iris (which was showcased at 2010 Auto Expo). In 2011, Tata plans to launch a refreshed version of existing safari (safari facelift), all new Safari (may not retain the safari name) based on the new Aria platform, a new pick-up and a new Indica Vista. While the safari facelift will be just another launch, the next generation Safari would be a major launch. Tata’s next generation safari is expected to come with advanced technological features like electronic stability program and it would comply tougher EURONCAP safety norms. The next gen safari will take on the Mahindra’s soon-to-be-launched world SUV.  The new Indica Vista is expected to be the Vista 90 we driven few weeks back. The details of the new pick-up are sketchy. Stay tuned to know these Tata models

Etios to be the only entry level car from Toyota

Toyota which will launch the Etios on December 01st has clearly said Etios will be the only entry level car from Toyota. While India market is getting ready for second round of small car from majors like Honda and Fiat, Toyota says that the company has no intention of producing a small car below Etios. “Toyota has no intention to go lower than Etios,” Toyota Executive Vice-President, Mr Yukitoshi Funo. Fiat which has already punto hatchback is already working on Indian specific small that would be positioned below Punto. Similarly, Honda which will soon launch its small car 2CV (scooped as Honda Brio) recently said that it would produce a car that would compete against the likes of alto and spark.  Toyota wishes to make the Etios its entry level car which is expected to be priced between Rs4 and Rs4.5 lakhs.

Skoda Yeti Complete Review

Skoda Yeti Test Drive

Other than fabia, none of the Skoda’s could have got the built-up of this kind. Skoda Yeti well before the launch has become a common name among SUV/MUV lovers. Surprisingly, Skoda has made only a little. Yeti spreads through word of mouth and Skoda says it has already received 1000+ bookings for the car.[click Here For Part I]

Skoda Yeti Review
The dual tone car like interiors of Yeti is very impressive. The four spoke steering wheel gives you the confidence you to dominate the roads. Two round dials dominate the hooded instrument cluster.[click Here For Part II]

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Skoda new Fabia 2010 driven

Skoda as it claims, they are first manufacturer to create a new segment called superhatch few years back. But the Fabia which was launched with huge built-up bombed at the market due to its expensive price tag. On the contrary, Volkswagen the parent group of skoda surprised and succeeded with its Polo due to its competitive pricing. After learning lesson from its parent group, Skoda has come back with an all new Fabia and rational pricing. Can Skoda make the cut this time? Can Fabia take on the mighty competitors like Hyundai i20, Nissan Micra and Volkswagen Polo. We bring you an exclusive test drive report on all new Fabia. Here is the review.

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