Royal Enfield has opened two new exclusive stores in France and Spain; also showcased its Despatch Riders-inspired riding apparel.

Classic motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has opened its first exclusive store in continental Europe, in the cities of Madrid and Paris. Much like its strategicentry into Indonesia, RE is looking to expand in Spain and France, markets which have a large potential for classic motorcycles.

Speaking about this expansion move by Royal Enfield, Arun Gopal, the international business head, said that the two countries are important because Royal Enfield has witnessed large growth in both, and has a loyal customer base there. It is not only looking to expand its exclusive-stores network in Europe, but also setting up a strong aftermarket network and infrastructure to provide service support.

The French store is located at 98 Rue Baudin, 92300 Levallois-Perret, Paris and the Spanish one at 29, Calle de Agustin de Foxa, Madrid. Alongside the launch of these stores, Royal Enfield unveiled its riding gear collection and also displayed its limited-edition motorcycle range, which is inspired by Despatch Riders.

Royal Enfield has also been working on the Himalayan, which has been caught testing several times across India, and should be launched sometime close to the end of this year.

Courtesy : Autocar

The special edition Star City+ gets a new paint shade and added features.

The Star City+ gets a new white and gold paint scheme with a base coat of white with gold graphics, badges and wheels, colour-contrast beige trim on the side cowls, red stitching on the seats and red shock absorbers. The Star City+ Gold edition also gets additional features such as tubeless tyres and an under-seat USB charger.

“We have launched the Special Gold edition TVS Star City+ to commemorate the completion of one year of the extremely successful TVS Star City+. This variant builds on the superiority of TVS Star City+, with gold theme styling along with exciting new features like tubeless tyres and USB charger. It endorses our commitment to introduce exciting products for our customers through continuous product innovations. We are confident that this special gold edition TVS Star City+ will also be a huge success with our customers.” said K N Radhakrishnan, president and CEO, TVS Motor Company.

The special edition motorcycle continues to be powered by the 109.7cc, 8.18bhp, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine as the standard motorcycle.

Courtesy : Autocar

The Nano, Bolt, Zest, Safari Storme and Indigo eCS will be available in the limited edition trim starting 13th October

With the festive season nearing, Tata Motors has launched the ‘Celebration Edition’ versions of some of their models to compete with rival car company schemes. The ‘Celebration Edition’ will be available from the 13th of October and will be presented in the GenX Nano, Bolt, Zest, Zest Anniversary edition, Safari Storme and the Indigo eCS.  The sale is on till the 15th of November across all Tata dealerships. 

The Celebration Edition comprises of a host of features as follows:

GenX Nano (Standard)
Remote control hatch release
Specially designed art leather seat covers
Bumper corner protector
Celebration Edition body graphics
Celebration Edition badge.
Costs Rs. 10,500 more.

GenX Nano (Premium)
Remote control hatch release
Specially designed art leather seat covers
Bumper corner protector
Celebration Edition body graphics
Celebration Edition badge.
Sunroof
Costs Rs. 24,999 more.

Bolt Celebration Edition
Black Textured Roof
Bonnet and C- Pillars
Illuminated Scuff Plate
Sporty Rear Boot Spoiler
Celebration Edition body graphics
Celebration Edition badge
Costs Rs. 12,900 more.

Zest Anniversary Edition
New Exterior Colour and Wheel Covers
ORVMs in Piano Black Finish
Special Anniversary embroidery on the front seats
Anniversary theme Body Graphics
Anniversary Edition Badge
Powered Remote Controlled Rear Windscreen Curtain
Console Mounted Bottle Holder
Illuminated Scuff Plates
Costs Rs. 15,000 more.

Safari Storme Celebration Edition
Portable Navigation Device
Hood scoop
Daytime Running Light
USB Port
Hood Deflector
Door Visor
Celebration Edition Body Graphics
Celebration Edition badge
Costs Rs. 34,999 more.

Indigo eCS Celebration Edition (Standard)
Seat Cover
Steering Wheel Covers
Mats
Mud Flap
Drivers Kit
Celebration Edition Body Graphics
Celebration Edition badge
Costs Rs. 7,000 more.

Indigo eCS Celebration Edition (Premium)
Audio System
Seat Cover
Steering Wheel Covers
Mats
Mud Flap
Drivers Kit
Celebration Edition Body Graphics
Celebration Edition badge
Costs Rs. 10,000 more.

In addition, Tata Motors has also introduced a special festive season Cash Back Bonanza offer. In this offer, customers buying Tata cars between 1st October and 15th November, stand a chance to win a minimum cashback of Rs. 2000 going up to Rs. 50,000. Few lucky customers even stand a chance to win 50% or 100% cashback.

Courtesy : Autocar

Volkswagen India has introduced a limited edition version of the Polo hatchback - called Polo Exquisite, which is offered in the Highline variant and comes with additional features and stylish new exterior design trim

Hoping to make a mark in the Indian festive season, Volkswagen has spiced up the Polo hatchback by launching a limited edition version termed as ‘Polo Exquisite’. The limited edition hatchback sports stylish new exterior design addition and also includes some extra new features.

Offered in just the manual Highline variant, the Polo Exquisite has been priced close to Rs 6.70 lakh for the petrol version and Rs 8.05 lakh (approx) for diesel. The changes on the exterior of the German hatchback car include black roof foil, detachable made-to-size window blinds and carbon fibre finish on ORVMs. 

Inside, the limited edition Volkswagen Polo sports carbon fibre finish on the centre console, stylish seat covers, ‘Polo’ scuff plates and floor mats. In terms of safety features the Polo Exquisite comes equipped with ABS, dual front air-bags as standard fitment and boasts of a 4-star NCAP safety rating for adult occupants.

Recently, as a preventive measure Volkswagen had recalled close to 389 units of the Polo produced in September 2015 due to faulty handbrake system. The Volkswagen Polo is the Replica Rolex Air King German car manufacturer’s most popular car in India, as it sells about 2,500 units every month.

Courtesy : Zigwheels

Hero MotoCorp has launched the updated version of the Splendor Pro commuter motorcycle in our market. The new Splendor Pro has been priced at Rs 46,850 (ex-showroom Delhi)

Powering the Hero Splendor Pro is the tried and tested air-cooled, single Cylinder APDV engine that delivers maximum power of 8.36 Ps at 8,000 rpm and peak torque of 8Nm at 5,000 rpm. The powerplant is mated to a four speed gear-box while Hero has provided adjustable rear suspension and 18-inch wheels for comfortable ride quality. The new Hero Splendor Pro gets a restyled instrument console with side stand indicator and redesigned graphics. The new motorcycle has undergone cosmetic changes too with a new headlamp cluster, restyled fuel tank, alloy grab handle and revised exhaust muffler. 

The bike is available in eight colours – Black Purple, Heavy Grey, Cloud Silver, Candy Blazing Red, Palace Maroon, Black Monotone and two new colours – Shield Gold and Black Red. The Splendor Pro is available in four variants to provide customers more options to choose from and it comes with the 5 year warranty. 

Courtesy : Zigwheels