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TVS-BMW G 310 revealed.

The Stunt variant exposes exciting upcoming TVS and BMW streetbike platform.
We have been closely tracking the first TVS and BMW bike, starting with our April 2014 scoop giving out a near 300cc single-cylinder engine followed by a January 2015 report which captured the exciting TVS BMW streetbike’s form 
 
Now, BMW has just taken the wraps off the motorcycle in São Paulo, at South America’s largest motor show, showcasing a Stunt G 310 concept bike, that’s closely related to the streetbike. The final street-going production motorcycle from BMW and TVS will look similar to the Stunt G 310 as pictured, and is looking set for debut at the EICMA Motor Show in Milan, mid November. Here you can expect BMW to introduce a European-spec streetbike, while the bike that reaches India later, under the TVS umbrella could offer market-specific differences, as well as altered badging.
 
What’s in no doubt is that BMW’s naked streetbike shall be produced and sold by TVS in India, in closely related form, with BMW technology at its heart, deploying a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder powerplant that will displace close to 310cc. Expect the road-going TVS-BMW streetbikes to make peak power in the region of 35bhp, with fuel injection provided.  
 
BMW has revealed the TVS-BMW G 310 reclines its engine-cylinder backwards, with its cylinder-head having rotated 180 degrees. Although uncommon in India, this has been done to centralise mass close to the motorcycle's centre of gravity, which improves handling. It also allows a short wheelbase with a long swingarm, that shall make the TVS-BMW bikes more nimble.  
 
BMW has shifted induction to the cylinder in front of the powerplant, tucking the exhaust away at rear, in an upright position beneath the rider seat on the Stunt G 310. The streetbike could show off an altered exhaust routing and position. 
 
The new Stunt G 310 shows off a pretty sizeable, chunky tank. Its frame is a tubular steel trellis, with alloy swingarm deployed at rear. Sturdy upside-down telescopic front suspension is seen, with a monoshock at the rear. Expect these new TVS-BMW bikes to become real rivals to KTM’s brilliant Duke streetbikes, with us keeping our fingers crossed that TVS and BMW will deliver on the key count of a more comfortable riding position, relative to the ultra-aggressive, high-performance and really sporty Duke bikes. Also, the new TVS-BMW bikes shall come with disc brake systems front and rear, the front caliper being radial-mounted. ABS should be offered, virtually a given on any bike with the BMW badge.
 
The upcoming Indian Auto Expo in early 2016 shall showcase the precise new TVS streetbikes to be sold in India, which remains of primary importance to enthusiasts here. 

Courtesy : Autocar

Oct 08, 2015
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Honda BR-V India production to start in April 2016.

Honda’s Creta rival to come with 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines; will get seven seats.
Honda’s India-bound BR-V is expected to roll out of the Japanese carmaker’s Tapukara facility in Rajasthan. 
 
Production is slated to start around April 2016 with an initial yearly production capacity of 36,000 units. The Honda BR-V, exhibited at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in August, will be available in both petrol and diesel engines. 
 
The petrol BR-V will be fitted with the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine while the diesel model is likley to get the same motor that does duty in the City. The seven-seater will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and the Ford EcoSport in the small SUV segment. 

Courtesy : Autocar

Oct 08, 2015
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VW, Audi launch websites to check affected cars.

In an attempt to salvage its reputation and regain the trust of its customers after the emissions scandal, the Volkswagen Group has launched a microsite to help its potentially affected customers keep track of the diesel cars powered by the EA189 diesel engine family, equipped with the emissions-cheating software. The initiative has also come about since increasing numbers of dissatisfied customers have been filing complaints against the German carmaker.
 
Moreover, Audi also launched a new website which will enable owners to check if their vehicle was fitted with the defeat device.
 
Depending on the car’s model and country, customers can enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which can be found in the service book or at the bottom of the car's windscreen. Using this number, the site detects the cars installed with the software. Cars from Volkswagen and its sub-brands – except Amarok – can be scanned here. The microsite has registered on it Volkswagen cars sold in all countries, except for the USA and Canada.
 
The VIN for Audi cars can be found in the Multimedia Interface system under 'Car' settings, apart from the aforementioned places for Volkswagen cars. The Audi services unlike Volkswagen, are available only for UK customers. 

Courtesy : Autocar

Oct 07, 2015
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New 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1S introduced.

The new low-price version gets few mechanical changes, and is slightly heavier than the YZF-R1.
If you wanted to buy a Yamaha YZF-R1, you had two options till recently, the YZF-R1 and the YZF-R1M. However, those looking to buy these, have to walk into a Yamaha showroom with a thick wallet. From next year, if you want to buy the motorcycle, but don't have as big as a wallet, Yamaha seems to have you covered too, because they have introduced a cheaper version, badged the Yamaha YZF-R1S.
 
The Yamaha YZF-R1S isn't exactly cheap too, however the Japanese manufacturer has managed to shave off almost Rs 1.3 lakh from the price of the base R1. Despite this, there are very little differences between the R1 and the R1S. On the front, the multi-spoke magnesium alloys have been replaced by five-spoke aluminum ones, the titanium connecting rods in the engine have been replaced with steel ones, the oil pan and right-side engine cover are now alluminum instead of titanium. The exhaust headers are also stainless steel now instead of titanium. The Yamaha YZF-R1S also reportedly redlines a little lower than the R1, and this could be because of the use of new valve springs. 
 
Yamaha have now made the quickshifter optional, instead of it being offered as standard, but rest of all the hardware remains unchanged. It gets the titanium muffler and the entire electronics package that has a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit and offers traction control, wheelie control, launch control, slide control programs, and ABS.With all the changes, the Yamaha YZF-R1S weighs in a little over 203.2kg wet, which is about 4kg heavier than the R1. It does not even get a separate 'S' badge.
 
This motorcycle should be available with dealers across the globe early next year, and we can only wait and see the if and when of it coming to Indian shores.

Courtesy :  Autocar

Oct 07, 2015
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Renault Kwid bookings cross 25,000 units.

Deliveries for the Kwid to commence next week. Renault targets 205 sales outlets pan India by December.
Renault India has received more than 25,000 bookings for its Kwid hatchback since its launch announcement more than a fortnight ago, according to the carmaker. Renault launched the Kwid on September 24 at a starting price of Rs 2.57 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant going right up to Rs 3.53 lakh for the top-spec version. The car managed to grab quite a bit of interest thanks to its chunky, crossover-like stance.

The Renault Kwid’s delivery will begin next week and the hatchback will be available at omega replica watches dealerships across the country. Renault India has said that India’s tier II and tier III cities have also shown tremendous response towards the hatchback reaching out to dealerships with inquiries and booking requests.

Moreover, the carmaker is looking at expanding its presence across the country and announced plans to open 205 sales outlets by December. “The Renault Kwid has created a huge excitement since its launch and we are thrilled with the response it has received just at the on-set of the festive season…We are witnessing remarkable footfalls in dealerships across all regions since the launch of Renault Kwid. The innovative Virtual Showroom and the Renault Kwid app have received a tremendous response across India,” according to Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations.

Renault is offering a 50,000km/2-year maintenance policy that can be extended up to 80,000km/4 years. Furthermore, the carmaker will also offer complementary road side assistance for two years.

While this initial upbeat response for the Kwid might be a reason to cheer for Renault India, it might be too early to celebrate. With sales of its successful Duster SUV slowing down in the past few months, the carmaker will be banking on the Kwid to revive volumes in the country. It will be interesting to see if the Kwid, which squarely rivals the Replica Breitling Emergency Maruti Alto and the Hyundai Eon, continues to be well-received in the coming months.

Courtesy : Autocar



Oct 07, 2015
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