Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition Launched in India - Hyundai Accent 2011 Price Around 5 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Accent 2011 edition. The exteriors of the Accent gets a new look with chrome finish front grille lending a premium look. The body colored waistline molding now comes with chrome inserts to enhance the elegance. Also, the chrome garnish over license plate gives a classic look to the Accent 2011 edition.

Commenting on the new offering, Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, "The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular".

Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition Price in India:
The Hyundai Accent 2011 edition will be available with a special price of Rs 501,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

The Accent which was launched in 1999 has won many awards including top ranks in the prestigious Hyundai Accent has topped the JD Power Asia Pacific IQS for 2002 and the APEAL study for 2001 and 2002.JD Power Asia Pacific ‘IQS' and ‘APEAL' studies. The wooden finish interiors, leather-wrapped gear knob & steering wheel, rear defogger and front & rear power windows come as part of the standard package in the Accent. It is also available with alternate fuel options such as CNG and LPG. Sold in the Indian as well as overseas markets, the highly popular Accent has sold over 3 lakh units.

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Santa Fe - Hyundai to Launch Its Brand New Santa Fe in Indian market

Hyundai is gearing up to launch its brand new SUV model- Santa Fe in the Indian market. Although the earlier two attempts, with Terracan and Tucson have failed, Hyundai is planning to launch the Santa Fe in its third attempt, around Diwali. The SUV segment is the second largest growing one in the passenger car sales.


Speaking on the purported launch, Arvind Saxena, director, marketing and sales said, "We will launch Sante Fe in October-November, ahead of the festive season. If volumes pick up, then we will consider assembling the vehicle here."

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At present a significant 18-20 percent of growth comes from premium SUVs. This 7 seater SUV will be powered by a 2.2L diesel engine. The new Hyundai Santa Fe model will be imported as a CBU and will be priced between Rs. 22-24 lakh.

The new Hyundai Santa Fe will compete with successful models like Honda CRV, Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Outlander and upcoming Nissan Murano and Skoda Yeti. Hyundai has done exceptionally well in the small car segment but is yet to prove its mettle in the big car segment. The company is hopeful that the all new Santa Fe will place it in an all new growth trajectory.

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India's Best Selling Car 2011 - Tata Nano

Tata Nano, the small car from the Tatas, is projected to become India's second best selling car
next year, according to market research firm JD Power. According to a report by JD Power, Nano has been projected to become India's second best selling car next year.

By 2017, the top three models will be the Alto, Nano and Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, according to the report. Currently Alto is the highest selling car brand in the country, selling on an average of 25,000 units every month.

As per the report, the combined sales of mini and sub- compact vehicles would be 9,97,000 units in 2010, increasing to 3.14 million units by 2017. The size of the Indian domestic passenger car market stood at over 15 lakh units in 2009-10 and it is growing at a rate of about 30 % every month in this fiscal.

Tata Motors had launched the Nano, touted as the world's cheapest car, in 2009 and is currently delivering the first lot of one lakh cars to the customers. It produces the car from Sanand in Gujarat and the facility has an installed capacity to produce 2.5 lakh units annually.

JD Power also adds that the challenge for producers of low-cost cars in India will always be to keep production costs low, while meeting rising consumer aspirations. The government offers tax incentives to the small car buyers to promote fuel efficient mode of transportation. Cars that do not exceed four meters in length and are powered by 1200cc petrol or 1500cc diesel engines are levied 10 % excise duty compared to 22 % for other vehicles.

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Honda VFR 1200F - India's first sports tourer Honda VFR 1200F launch 2010

Honda VFR 1200F - India's first sports tourer Honda VFR 1200F launch in 2010
Buoyed by the overwhelming response to its top-end bikes, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) is now gearing up to launch India’s first 'sports tourer'- VFR1200F-in the near term. Like other big bikes launched by HMSI earlier, the aforesaid one is also expected to attract a 110 per cent import duty (on CBU) and is estimated to be available in the range of Rs. 20-30 lakh.

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It is to be mentioned that the Honda VFR1200F is a V4 sport touring motorcycle that was announced by Honda in 2009 and was also unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. Its production has already commenced at its hit-tech Kumamoto factory in Japan last year and the first batch of models will be delivered in early 2010 in the European and Japanese markets. It is notable for having the first dual clutch transmission offered on a motorcycle.

N.K. Rattan, head of sales and marketing at Honda Motorcycle, told wheelsunplugged.com, “CBR1000RR Fireblade and CB1000R are Honda’s internationally recognized products. The CBR1000RR Fireblade has been crowned with “International Bike of the Year” award 2009 and ranked at top whereas the CB1000RR ranked at 2nd position. To cultivate 2-wheeler FUN market with the responsibility of safety and good service, we are opening two exclusive showrooms in Delhi & Mumbai to provide customers 4S facility that is Sales, Service, Spares & Safety under one roof. We designed showroom keeping in mind the target customer’s profile and it will provide the best of attention to our valued customers. We have already sold around 65 units of our superbikes are now planning to launch our sports tourer VFR 1200F by the end of this year.”

According to the Honda International's release, “The VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs; that have delivered a combination of sports and touring capabilities using the latest technologies. This motorcycle is however brand new: A clean-sheet interpretation of the ultimate road-sport machine – a concept driven by extensive understanding of customer needs and the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies.”

In pursuit of heightened levels of control and feedback, the VFR1200F adopts the latest race-track bred technologies but adapted and evolved to create a machine that can be many things to many riders. Furthermore, the new engine incorporates the single overhead camshaft distribution system called Unicam which has been already tested on Honda's offr-road machines. This compact system reduces engine size which could be placed further forward in the bike's frame while lowering its center of gravity.

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TVS Jive: TVS Jive Price in India - Price, Features, Reviews & Specifications

The all new TVS Jive is the result of seeking the best option for daily commuting. The painstaking long rides become so much smoother with the TVS Jive. TVS Jive bike is equipped with an 110cc engine with innovative T-Matic technology and automatic clutch which makes it very easy to drive in congested roads.

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TVS Jive offers a mileage of around 60 km/Liter on Petrol. The bike also offers anti-stall mechanism which offers smooth riding at lower speeds and in high gears and without the engine shutting off. The new bike also offers an auto clutch technology that has never been put to use on a motorbike, in India before. The impressive technology is touted to reduce stress on the left hand owing to the automatic clutch which allows one to ride the bike without actually operating it anymore. Equipped with apt technology, TVS Jive promises to offer ‘peace of mind’ for commuters.

TVS Jive Features include:

- Innovative T-Matic technology with rotary gear technology
- Automatic clutch system
- Anti-knocking technology for low speed driving

TVS Jive Technical Specifications include:

- 110cc Four Stroke engine with T-Matic technology
- First Bike in India with Automatic Clutch
- Max Power of 8.1 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
- Torque: 8.1 Nm @ 5500 rpm
- Front & Rear Alloy Wheels (1260 mm Wheelbase)
- Drum Brake
- Mileage: 60 km/Liter on Petrol
- Optical for Electric Start (Standard fitment)
- Under seat storage space
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 Liter
- Weight: 110 Kg

TVS Jive Price in India: Rs 46,500 Ex-Showroom for the self-start version

TVS Jive also has an anti knocking system that offers a smooth ride, even at the lowest of speeds and high gears. The inbuilt rotary gearbox allows the rider to attain neutral from any gear. TVS Jive also boasts of contemporary styling, a 15 liter fuel tank, alloy wheels and the very handy under seat storage. TVS Jive is embellished with practicality and comfort as the main forte behind this bike. TVS Jive will be priced at Rs 46,500 Ex-Showroom, for the self-start version. Geared to impress the rider, TVS Jive is available in 3 shades namely Blue, Black and Red.

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