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.

                                             Honda VFR 1200F photo

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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Skoda Yeti Car Price,Engine,features,Specification

Skoda Yeti Car Price,Engine,features,Specification - Upcoming Car in India 2010

Skoda Yeti
Expected in Late 2010
Estimated price: Rs 10 lakhs (basic model)
The 4.2 metre long, five-door vehicle has an impressive front end with a ribbed grille and stylish headlamps.  It has a robust and solid look on 17-inch wheels, whilst its fresh styling and high seating position enable the Yeti to exude lightness rather than looking bulky.

Engine:
The entry engine is a front-wheel drive, petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 litre capacity, which delivers 105bhp (77kW). Lesser capacity engine generating a good 105bhp is a clear indication of a lighter engine with more power.

Features:
The luggage compartment volume is flexible; up to 1,760 litres is available by removing the rear seats. A luggage cover and net as well as rings are available to secure any load.

Competitors:
The car could compete be a cheaper alternative instead of the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva , Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Specification (Speculated):
Engine: 1.2l (Petrol); 2.0l (Diesel)
Power: 105bhp; 110bhp
Live Axle: Front (Front Wheel Drive), 4*4 will also be available
Length: 4.2 metres
Boot Space: 1,760 litres

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Fiat Linea 1.6 Multijet Car Price, Features, Specification

Upcoming Car Fiat Linea 1.6 Multijet Car Price,features,Specification -

Fiat Linea 1.6 Multijet
Expected in Late 2010
Estimated price: Rs 11 lakh
The styling of the Fiat Linea is widely appreciated, however, its power-to-weight ratio has disappointed many. So, for the performance enthusiasts, the Fiat Linea will available with a 1.6-litre Multijet engine sometime next year.

The 1.6-litre multijet will probably feature a variable geometric turbocharger. This will boost the performance of the car and will help in generating more sales for Fiat India. The car will sport the same features that are currently present.


Specification (Speculated):
Engine Displacement: 1598cc
Overall Length: 4560mm
Overall Width: 1730 mm
Overall Height : 1487 mm
Wheelbase: 2603mm
Ground Clearance: 161mm

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Fiat Bravo Car Price,Specification - Upcoming Car in India

Fiat Bravo
Fiat Bravo Car Price,Specification
Expected in Mid-2010
Estimated price: Rs 18-25 lakh (estimated)
The Fiat Bravo is Fiat's new small family car that was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. The car was designed by the Fiat style centre and Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr was involved in engineering most of the car’s body and fittings.

Once the Bravo is launched in India, it will the most expensive hatchback in the country. The idea behind launching this car is not to generate big sales numbers but rather to create a strong brand image with a high quality and truly world class product.

The Bravo in India will have a 1910cc, 16-valve turbocharged multijet engine. Developing an immense 150bhp@4000 rpm, the car will cover 0-100kph in about 9 seconds. The Bravo is a luxurious hatchback, with interiors to match.

Specification(Speculated):
Engine location: Front
Positioning: Transverse
Engine: 1910cc, turbocharged multijet engine
Max. Power: 150bhp @4000rpm
Length: 4020mm
Width: 1750mm
Height: 1420mm
Wheelbase: 2540mm

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Tata Nano new plant at Sanand, in Ahmedabad - Inaugurated by Narendra Modi

Tata Motors' brand new plant for the Tata Nano at Sanand, in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat, was inaugurated today by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Narendra Modi, in the presence of the Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Ministers of the Gujarat Government, top officials, vendor and supplier partners, dealers and associates of the company.

The plant's inauguration marks the culmination of the company's goal of making the Tata Nano freely available to hundreds of thousands of families, desirous of the car. The capacity of the plant, to begin with, will be 250,000 cars per year to be achieved in phases, and with some balancing is expandable up to 350,000 cars per year. Further capacity expansion has also been provided for in this location.

 

                                                                Tata Nano Car Photo
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tata said, "We are happy that the Tata Nano has found its home at Sanand in Gujarat. We would like to thank everyone who has made this possible, particularly the Honourable Chief Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi. We would also like to thank the people of Gujarat on this occasion. I am glad that we will now be able to manufacture the Tata Nano at a plant, set up in record time by the Tata Motors team who have and continue to receive full support from the Gujarat administration. This will now allow us to better meet the strong demand for the Tata Nano across the country."

Deliveries from the plant, including BS4 Tata Nanos, will begin this month. The output, supplemented by the facility at Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), will in the immediate phase complete pending orders from the booking process of 2009.

Built in a record time of 14 months starting November 2008, the integrated facility comprises Tata Motors' own plant, spread over 725 acres, and an adjacent vendor park, spread over 375 acres, to house key component manufacturers for the Tata Nano.

In line with latest world-class manufacturing practices, the Tata Nano plant has been equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. They include sophisticated robotics and high speed production lines. Conscious of the critical need of environment protection, the plant has energy-efficient motors, variable frequency drives, and systems to measure and monitor carbon levels. These are supplemented with extensive tree plantation, sustainable water sourcing through water harvesting and ground water recharging and harnessing solar energy for illumination.

In November 2008 itself, simultaneously with the construction of the plant, Tata Motors also began its community development activities in the area. These initiatives, encompassing 20 villages in a 20-km radius, are on health, education, employability and environment enhancement. The initiatives have already led to provision of drinking water for about 10,000 residents, sanitation for about 600 households, competency upgradation of about 140 primary school teachers, employability enhancement for about 500 men and women. The company is committed to developing the area, converting it into a beehive of inclusive growth.

The plant has already directly employed 2,400 individuals. The recruitment exercise covered about 156 ITIs in Gujarat. As the capacity is increased, the project, along with the vendor park, is expected to generate about 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.

At the vendor park, plots have already been allocated to 41 vendors. More will be accommodated subsequently. Vendors, accounting for about 80% of the value of components to be sourced from the park, have already begun construction. In the interim, they will supply the plant from their existing facilities in the country.

To celebrate the inauguration of the plant, a fleet of Tata Nanos driven by prospective customers, who participated in an online contest on tatanano.com, began a country-wide drive, called the Nano Superdrive, from Sanand today. The drive was flagged off by Mr. Tata. The drive will cover 15,000 km touching 36 cities across the country, before converging at Sanand on June 28. Glimpses of the drive, with images and blogs, will be available on www.tatanano.com.

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Harley-Davidson announces the India headquarters at Gurgaon

The iconic bike maker Harley-Davidson announces the India headquarters at Gurgaon. The initiative was taken, in a bid to establish itself firmly in the country.

Speaking on the matter, Harley-Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash said "The establishment of Harley-Davidson India's permanent headquarters marks an important milestone for us... With bookings now open, we are looking forward to opening our showrooms and beginning deliveries starting next month, and initiating a new era of motorcycling in India".

US Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer was the guest of honor at the event. The company had started its bookings from April, for 12 motorcycle models from its 2010 line up to be sold in India. The bikes will be priced between Rs 6.95 lakh and Rs 34.95 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). Harley-Davidson will start delivery of the motorcycles from June.

In addition to the launch of the headquarters, Harley-Davidson plans to set up dealerships in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh.

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