Suzuki Gixxer Cup Round 5 Results

Suzuki Motorcycle India successfully completed its inaugural season of the Suzuki Gixxer Cup at the renowned Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida the past weekend amidst the awe inspiring presence of 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz. The Suzuki Gixxer Cup is a one make race championship organized by MMSC and approved by FMSCI which has been run over 5 rounds in Kari Motor Speedway Coimbatore, Madras Motor Race Track Chennai and now Buddh International Circuit Greater Noida.

The Open category (Above 23 years) saw Meka Vidhuraj pull out his trump cards and take both the wins by a noticeable margin, leaving Kamlesh, Rajinikanth and Ananth Raj battling for their place on the podium.

The Open Championship winner was Ananth Raj, who increased his margin over Abhishek V, who took Runner Up despite a crash in Race 1 and a mid-field finish in Race 2. Meka was the surprise holder of the 2nd Runner Up Trophy due to his successful stint in both races this weekend.

The Novice Races also had a double win by Vishwadev Muraleedharan, with Amarnath Menon coming 2nd and 7th in the 2 races. The rest of the podium spots were filled by Ajeesh, Simranjeet and Sebastian. After a long and very close battle all season, the Novice Championship tilted in favour of Vishwadev thanks to his double victory, while Runner Up was retained by Amarnath by a comfortable margin. 2nd Runner Up was given to Sreejith, despite him not being able to attend the last round!

Both Open and Novice Champions go home with Suzuki Gixxer SF and Suzuki Gixxer motorcycles respectively, while the 2nd and 3rd positions take cash prizes of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 each!

"For Suzuki as a manufacturer to be involved and supporting a series like the Gixxer Cup, what an opportunity for kids that wanna race, that have the opportunity to come get on a bike and get on track. This was my first time riding a Gixxer 150, and it was a lot of fun! I wish I could have done more laps on it. And riding a GSX-R1000 is always just unbelievable, it wheelies all the way down the straightaway at 200-220 on the back wheel, 290kmph down the back straightaway! The power, the handling, the ability of that bike is amazing!" – Kevin Schwantz, 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion

Shahan Mohsin, Manav Sharma & Ricky Donison win in the Micro, Junior & Senior Max categories in style

It was round 4 of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotax Karting Championship held at Bengaluru in sunny conditions. The championship has 3 categories, the senior, the junior & the Micro (drivers aged 7 to 12). 

Podium Winners

The Junior Category saw a lot of action and excitement as Mohammed Nalwalla of Rayo Racing finished 1st in Heats 1 & 2 in spite of pressure from the others which put him on pole for the Pre-finals. 

In the Pre-finals, he began well and had a huge lead between him and the other racers. He was unfortunate as his car's engine seized after a few laps and had to force retire which gave Manav Sharma of BPC Racing the top spot. 

In the finals however it was Rayo Racing’s Mohammed Nalwalla who impressed with his skills, starting last (15th on the grid) . He finished remarkably well to take the 3rd position as he overtook 12 competitors during the race. In 1st was Manav Sharma of BPC Racing, followed by Akash Gowda in 2nd.

In Senior prefinals, Ricky Donison of BPC Racing finished ahead of Rayo Racing’s Nayan Chatterjee & Mohite Racing’s Dhruv Mohite. In the Senior Finals, Rayo Racing’s Ameya Bafna starting last on the grid raced to notch the 3rd place and also secured the fastest lap with a time of 54.347. Nayan Chatterjee also racing for Rayo Racing team raced brilliantly to take the second spot. Ricky Donison of BPC Racing who dominated the weekend, won the race easily.

In the Micro Max category, Shahan Ali Mohsin continued his domination and won ahead of his Meco Racing team-mate - Nikhil Bohra. Ruhaan Alva of BPC Racing finished 3rd.

The last and final round of the Championship will be held back to Bengaluru early next month.

Final Results-

Senior Finals:
1.       Ricky Donison    54.493
2.       Nayan Chatterjee    54.490
3.       Ameya Bafna    54.347

Junior Finals:
1.       Manav Sharma    54.502
2.       Akash Gowda    54.368
3.       Mohammed Nalwalla    54.745

Micro Finals:
1.       Shahan Ali Mohsin    59.923
2.       Nikhil Bohra    59.878
3.       Ruhaan Alva     59.925

Gautam Singhania Clinches Superb Double Podium Finish At The Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015

The day belonged to Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond Limited who finished 2nd, both in Race 1 and Race 2 at the Imola circuit in Italy. The double podium finish at the Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 took him to overall 3rd position in the driver's standing. 

Gautam Singhania, representing India had qualified 2nd and 1st earlier in the race. With seven podiums and 113 points with todays podium finish, he is only 7 points away from the Championship leader Duvyer. Gautam has been getting stronger with every race and has a great chance to lead the Championship table in the next round at Valenia, Spain.

The Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship 2015 started in April 2015 at Monza, Italy where Singhania secured a double podium finish followed by another podium finish at Budapest, Hungary and Le Castellet, France in June andJuly respectively. He is endorsed by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). 

Commenting on his historic win, Gautam Hari Singhania said "I am extremely thrilled to have secured a double podium finish and it is a yet another proud moment for me at the fifth round of the Ferrari Challenge Europe Championship at Imola, ITALY. It has been a great season for me at this prestigious Ferrari event as I am proud to see the India flag furl on this track and have set my sights on The World Finals 2015 in November." 

Drivers standing:

Duyver-140 points 
Prinoth-137 points
Singhania-113 points

The entire season comprises in total of 15 races with two races a weekend, spread over six weekends mainly at Monza (ITALY), Imola (ITALY), Mugello (ITALY), Le Castellet (FRANCE), Valencia (SPAIN) and Budapest (HUNGARY). This culminates into to the world finals, consisting of three races in November 2015, where one race is together with the other two regions of Asia and North America. The grid will consist of about 40-50 cars like last year and there's sure to be some competitive racing that promises to be a great experience. 

Gautam Hari Singhania raced with the renowned Swiss Team named Kessel Racing that has registered numerous wins and an exhaustive experience under its belt. Former F1 driver and current GT driver Andrea Motermini is his coach for the entire season. Wishing Mr. Singhania the very best and win the rest of the races in style.

Renault KWID Launched At Rs. 2,56,968 Lakhs

Renault India announced the launch of the most-awaited car of the year – Renault KWID today at Rs. 2,56,968 Lakh (ex- showroom, Delhi).  The company claims the Renault KWID will deliver mileage of 25.17 kmpl.  which is enabled by a 3 cylinder 0.8 liter SCe – Smart Control Efficiency petrol engine. 

L-R_Mr. Sumit Sawhney - Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations _ Mr. Rafael Treguer, VP - Sales & Marketing, Renault India Pvt. Ltd.

Renault KWID comes with ground clearance of 180 mm, a boot capacity of 300 litres, 7 inch touchscreen Media-Nav system and an all-digital instrument cluster. Renault will offer a 50,000 km/2 Year Maintenance Policy which is extendable up to 80,000 km/ 4 years. Taking a step ahead, Renault will also offer complementary Road Side Assistance for 2 years.

Renault KWID has a powerful and significant road presence with dual tone bumpers, and other distinctive design elements including the new "C" shaped Renault lighting signature. Renault KWID has boot space of 300 litres and is extendable to 1115 litres, which offers flexibility and convenience.

It is equipped with technologies like a steel forged crankshaft with optimized bearing dimensions, stainless steel close coupled catalytic converter, double loop lambda monitoring for accurate air / fuel ratio monitoring and drive-by-wire throttle control.

Specifications Of Kwid:

Length:  3679mm
Width: 1579mm
Height: 1478mm
Wheelbase: 2422mm
Engine capacity: 0.8 litre
Configuration: 3 cylinders, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Power:  54 Ps @5678 RPM
Torque:  72Nm @ 4386 RPM
Tyre size: 155/80 R13
Front suspension:  Mac Pherson Strut with lower traversing link
Rear suspension: Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Boot volume: 300 litres / 1115 litres when rear seats folded
Fuel tank volume: 28 litres

Bangalore To Host Round 4 of 12th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rotax Karting Championship

Round 4 of the 12th JK Tyre-FMSCI National Rotax Karting Championship will be held in Bangalore from September 26-27, 2015. The first three rounds was hosted in Hyderabad and Coimbatore. Meco Kartopia is hosting the National karting championship for the first time after hosting the JK Tyre-MMS Rotax Rookie Cup,which was held earlier this year. 

The qualifying and heats will be held on Saturday and the pre-final & final races will be held from Sunday morning onwards. Over 40 young karters will compete in the Round 4 of the championship and drivers will race the karts that run on the new Evo Max engines, a new introduction this year that is intended to enhance the drivers’ performance at the Meco Kartopia circuit, which is 1.2 kms in length.

After three rounds, Shahan Ali Mohsin from Agra (Team Meco Racing owned by international racer Armaan Ebrahim) in Micro Max category, Mohammed Nallawalla from Mumbai (Team Rayo Racing, owned by 8 times National champion Rayomand Banajee) in Junior Max category and Ricky Donison from Bangalore (Team BPC Racing owned by Robert Donison) in Senior Max category are leading in the overall championship points table. 

Shahan Ali Mohsin, Ruhaan Alwa, Arjun Nair, Mrinal Chatterjee, Vishnu Prasad, Ameya Bafna, Chittesh Mandody have captivated the audience with their performance in the last three rounds. Participating in the national karting championship has helped Shahan & Ruhaan in upgrading their karting skills and consequently winning races at internationallevel. Shahan recently won at Round 6 of the 2015 Rotax Max Asia Challenge at the Shah Alam International Kart Circuit.

The six teams participating in the Championship are Rayo Racing from Mumbai, Meco Racing from Chennai, Mohite’s Racing from Kolhapur, BPC Racing from Bangalore, Erda Racing from Baroda and Dark Don Racing from Chennai. The drivers representing the 6 teams will be divided into three categories on the basis of their age: Micro Max (7 yrs-12 yrs), Junior Max (13-yrs-15 yrs) & Senior Max (15 yrs & above). 

The races will be webcasted live on www.jktyremotorsport.com.

Honda’s Activa Sale Crosses 1 million in 5 months

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has got some interesting sales figures. The Honda Activa has dethroned all motorcycle models to become the first two-wheeler to cross 1 million sales mark in just 5 months.

Today, Activa is leading the scooterization of the Indian 2 Wheeler industry from the front. And no doubt, I agree to it as I own one for the past 7 years. Activa sales volume has grown 20 times that of the 2 Wheeler Industry which has remained flat so far this year in April to August, 2015. 

By adding an incremental 1.6 lac units sold over last year, Activa has single-handedly given a boost to the entire 2Wheeler industry. It has secured No.1 position thrice in a row in FY’15-16 and has sold a total of 2.17 lac units in August, 2015.

Speaking on this achievement, Mr. Keita Muramatsu, President and CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) said,"We are excited to have started the festive season on a high note, with Activacreating a hat-trick as the No. 1 selling 2-wheeler of India for 3 consecutive months."

Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) said,"Overtaking motorcycles to become No. 1 selling two-wheeler of India,Activa today represents the metamorphosis of the society. Our great nation is truly under the grip of Activation & we thank all our valued Customers on this Activah vah moment."

Fiat Abarth Punto Booking Starts At Rs 50,000

Fiat India is all set to launch the much awaited hot hatch, Abarth Punto. The booking amount is Rs 50,000 and the Fiat dealers across India have started taking pre-orders . The company says that the Abarth Punto will be launched in a month's time i.e. next month, October 2015.

Abarth Punto is powered by a 1.4 litre T-Jet turbocharged engine generating whopping 145 BHP of power at 6,000rpm and 200Nm torque at 1,750rpm. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox and is likely to accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just eight seconds. On the safety font, the vehicle packs in dual air bags and ABS.

The price is expected to be around Rs. 10 lakh and we will get to see changes interior and exterior. On the exterior, we will get to see contrasting ORVM and T-Jet badge on the boot lid. The Abarth Punto will also get sporty body decals on the bottom of both the sides. The Abarth Punto will sport a Scorpion logo. On the interior section, we see a much tidier and smarter fabric upholstery with contrast stitching in red and yellow, and sportier steel pedals. 

27 Year British National Faces 6 months Jail For Crossing At Singapore F1 Race Track

27 year old British National, Yogvitam Pravin Dhokia appeared in court on Tuesday (Sept 22) with committing a rash act by crossing the Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix track on Sunday during the race.

ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW

He is accused of the rash act to endanger the safety of the Formula One drivers involved in the race near Turn 13 along Esplanade Drive at about 9pm that day.

The prosecution sought an adjournment to finalise investigation. Deputy Public Prosecutor Marshall Lim said fresh charges may be submitted against him. Bail of $15,000 was offered.

Mr Lim said the bailor could be a Singaporean or a consular officer from the British High Commission. Asked by the court, he said the embassy has been informed. Yogvitam's passport has also been impounded. He told the court that the bail sum was too high for him and he is currently not working.

The case will be heard next on Oct 6. If convicted, he faces jail for up to six months and/or fined up to $2,500.

Source: Straitstimes

Shahan Ali Mohsin Wins Round 6 Of The 2015 Rotax Max Asia Challenge

11-year old Shahan Ali Mohsin clinched a dominating win at Round 6 of the 2015 Rotax Max Asia Challenge at the Shah Alam International Kart Circuit in Malysia.

Competing in the micro max category (8-12 years), Shahan braved several issues early-on in the weekend to reign supreme on Sunday. He finished the pre-finals in second place having started P13, and went one better in the finals to stand on the top step of the podium, winning by a margin of 0.648 seconds.

"It is a really special day, a memorable one for me with my first win in Asia. The best part was that it was fair and square, there was no luck or freak incidents, just a clean run from the back of the grid to the top of the podium," remarked an emotional Shahan.

Shahan’s weekend didn't start off too well, and come qualifying he was only 14th out of 19 karters. There wasn't much progress in the incident-filled Heats either, he finished 10th and 14th in the two heats respectively. He started 13th in the prefinal and the next 15 laps were a master class as the 11-year old made his way up the grid. Shahan was in top five by the end of lap 9 and clinched the 2nd spot in the next five laps.

Starting on the front-row for the finals, victory was clearly in reach. As the green flag was waved, a close battle ensued and only after four laps did Shahan managed to break away from Putera and establish a lead that he wouldn't relinquish to the chequered flag.

Shahan is currently leading the Micro Max standings in the 2015 JK Tyre National Championship, with Round 4 scheduled on 26-27 September at Meco Kartopia, Bangalore.

Sebastian Vettel Wins The Singapore Grand Prix

Ferrarri's Sebastian Vettel won the Singapore Grand Prix in the 61 lap race, and his third win of the year. With 42nd win of his career, he also passed the legend Aryton Senna on the career all time win list. Leading from pole position, Vettel was in complete control from start to finish and never looked back. Daniel Ricciardo took second slot for Red Bull, ahead of Kimi Raikkonen driving for Ferrari.

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton running fourth had to retire when he suddenly lost power and slowed down. This was also his first race retirement of the year. His team-mate Nico Rosberg came fourth and is now 2nd in the drivers standing with 41 points behind.

Williams's Valtteri Bottas took fifth, ahead of Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat. Force India's Sergio Perez was seventh. With six races remaining this year, we will have to see if Rosberg can win more races and romp ahead of Lewis Hamilton for the Driver's championship. Vettel is not far away, as only eight points separates him from Rosberg.

Nico Hulkenberg was penalised three places grid drop for the next race in Japan for causing a collision with Felipe Massa. This happened on lap 14 and a safety car had to be deployed. On lap 37, the second safety car had to be in action as a spectator was wandering along the track.

Team Williams made the most of the second safety car to keep Bottas ahead of Kvyat, but lost out with the timing of his pit stops.

F1 next heads to the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. Is it going to be Vettel or Hamilton or Rosberg? Only time will tell.

Driver's standing:

1. LEWIS HAMILTON-252
2. NICO ROSBERG-211
3. SEBASTIAN VETTEL-203
4. KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN-107
5. VALTTERI BOTTAS-101
6. FELIPE MASSA-97
7. DANIEL RICCIARDO-73
8. DANIIL KVYAT-66
9. SERGIO PEREZ-39
10. ROMAIN GROSJEAN-38

Singapore Tourism Board And Singapore Airlines Race Ahead To Promote Singapore Grand Prix Season 2015

The 2015 Grand Prix season will see the unveiling of three award winning, multi-platinum head liners for the 2015 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX entertainment line-up. American Grammy award winning acts Pharrell Williams and Maroon 5 will headline the Padang Stage, Singapore’s largest outdoor entertainment stage. 

Over at the Village Stage, one of Britain’s most iconic and influential bands Spandau Ballet will be making their Singapore debut at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Starting from 11 to 20 September 2015, the annual week-long Grand Prix Season Singapore themed 'One Stop Non Stop', will be held across major precincts in Singapore with various adrenaline-pumping lifestyle events, activities and promotions presented to the consumer with creativity and gusto.

Race goers can expect nothing less than round-the-clock action. Catch the F1 drivers negotiate the twists and turns of Asia's only night street race, then dance the night away at the exclusive after-race parties at Amber Lounge, Podium Lounge and Road to Ultra. A fantastic line-up of mouth-watering cuisines from Peranakan dining with Candlenut to interactive cuisines with STORIES are also waiting to tantalise the taste buds. Add retail therapy with local designers KEEPERS and Choo Yilin to the list, and a day out with the arts, culture and heritage at Singapore Pinacotheque de Paris, and experience how the Lion City lets its hair down and enjoys life as it switches gear for the race season.

"This season’s mix of world-class entertainment and diverse, innovative lifestyle offerings will give race enthusiasts many more reasons to invite their friends and family to visit Singapore and be a part of the action. Watching the race during Singapore’s Golden Jubilee year will also be an unforgettable one, with complementing promotions and events to partake in and enjoy. I warmly invite our Indian visitors to come down and let us make their F1 race experience a truly memorable one." says Mr Chang Chee Pey Executive Director, SAMEA, Singapore Tourism Board.

Mr David Lau, General Manager India – Singapore Airlines commented, "We are delighted to be the title sponsor of the most exciting night race in the world - Singapore Grand Prix until 2017. All Formula One enthusiasts can avail of attractive airfares to Singapore on our website. This year, our frequent flier members can also purchase special packages like the Singapore Airlines Sky Suite which delivers an unforgettable experience, with stunning views of the pit straight and breathtaking maneuvers from Turn 3 into Turn 2. In addition, they can enjoy discounts on merchandise and collect miles on land packages. This race is unique to Singapore and we are keen to bring the global traveler closer to some of the best experiences that the Lion City has to offer."

Those interested in attending the race can do so by booking from one of Singapore Grand Prix’s three official ticketing partners: Fans On Stands, Trailblazers and Sports Konnect.

Tata Motors Launches Tata Zest Special Edition

Tata Motors launched the anniversary special edition of Tata Zest sedan. The anniversary edition comes with ten new attractive features and will be available in the XMS model, in both petrol and diesel variants. This special edition will be available for sale starting end of September, in select showrooms till October 2015. It will be priced at Rs 5.89 Lakhs for the petrol variant, ex-showroom Delhi and Rs 6.94 Lakhs for the diesel variant, ex-showroom Delhi. With this exciting offer, customers will enjoy benefits worth Rs 31,000 at the price of Rs. 15,000 only, saving a good margin of Rs 16,000.

Tata Zest  was launched in August 2014 and has been the first all-new car, to roll-out under the Horizonext strategy. The product was developed based on three core vectors of Designext, Drivenext and Connectnext. The anniversary edition Zest is equipped with 10 new features such as new exterior colour, new wheel covers, Piano Black outside rear view mirrors, ‘anniversary’ embroidery on front seats. The car additionally comes with an ‘Anniversary pack’ as an accessory kit. This kit will contain anniversary theme body graphics, anniversary edition badge on the C-pillar, rear wind shield power curtain with remote,bottle holder on floor console and scuff plates with illumination for the front.

New exterior features: 

• New exterior colour – Vocal White
• 'Anniversary' theme body graphics 
• 'Anniversary Edition' badge on C-Pillar
• New wheel covers
• Piano black ORVM
• Front lower bumper painted in body colour

New interior features:

• Anniversary embroidery on front seats
• Scuff plate with illumination for front
• Powered rear curtain with remote
• Bottle holder on floor console

According to Mr. Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors, "We are delighted to announce that Zest from Tata Motors, which is the Company’s first brand new product under its HORIZONEXT strategy, has completed one year in the industry. On this occasion, we would like to extend our gratitude to our customers for trusting the brand. Designed and developed with state of the art features, Zest has changed the face of Tata Motors and has successfully exemplified the Company’s focus on best-in-class product and service experiences. With the special edition we celebrate its 1st anniversary with our customers and hope to see the brand evolve as a winner in its class in the years to come."

Tata Motors Delivers 1100 Passenger Vehicles In A Day On Ganesh Chaturthi

Tata Motors was in full flow, delivering 1,100 cars in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Of the 1,100 cars, Tata Motors has delivered more than 700 cars in Maharashtra, and nearly 400 cars in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat respectively in one day. The Company has witnessed an upswing in demand from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Raipur and Bhopal,with the start of the festive season.  

According to Mr. Ashesh Dhar, National Sales Head, Passenger Vehicles Business, Tata Motors, "With the beginning of this auspicious festival, we are proud and humbled by the support and trust provided by our customers. We are excited to be a part of this celebration by delivering the joy of mobility to so many families. With the Zest, Bolt and the GenX Nano witnessing growing momentum in the market, we yet again, confidently testify the value and trust we offer to our customers."

Tata Motors expects consumer sentiments to be positive during the festive season this year and has aligned deliveries to meet customer demands for all its passenger vehicles.In addition, the Company is also offering exciting festive season packagesfor its passenger vehicles, to boost the consumer sentiments. 

Volkswagen Extends Onam Celebrations In Kerala On New Vento And Polo

Europe’s leading car manufacturer, Volkswagen announced 'Golden offers on the New Vento and Polo' where customers can avail a range of valuable offers, exciting benefits and an assured Gold coin on every booking. Through this scheme, customers are also given the opportunity to test drive Volkswagen cars across dealerships in the state of Kerala.

With the auspicious month of Chingam, the Golden Offers campaign has been extended and will now be valid until September 18, 2015. Furthermore, customers now have the exciting opportunity to win an assured gold coin, on every booking done between 16th September - 18th September 2015. These offers are valid for all variants of the Polo and Vento, across all dealerships in Kerala. For details on this offer please contact your nearest Volkswagen dealership.

Witnessing Formula One LIVE

It was an awesome experience to witness the Formula 1 LIVE in India at Noida, year 2011. And what more could one ask for but to watch the race from the Grand stands. Right from the practice run on Friday, the qualifying run on Saturday and the big Race day, the three day bonanza was worth the money- Rs. 35,000 (530 USD). Getting more than just a glimpse of all those lovely F1 cars just made my day. And to my final surprise, the icing on the cake. I got a glimpse of the famous Hollywood comedian Mr. Rowan Atkinson, aka Mr. Bean, who was Mr. Lewis Hamilton's guest for this race.

View from the Grandstand. And a fan of the Legend Senna

Race day: Cars lining up on the grid

Mechanics checking Vettel's car

Ferrari car gets ready for the race

Felipe Massa is all ears

Rowan Atkinson with Lewis Hamilton in the pits

Do check the Race day link with MAX volume.

Audi Launches A6 35 TFSI At Rs. 45.90 lakh

German luxury car manufacturer, Audi has announced the introduction of the new Audi A6 35 TFSI. Priced at Rs 45,90,000 ex-showroom New Delhi and Mumbai, the new Audi A6 35 TFSI achieves a new milestone in energy efficiency with its Auto Engine Start/Stop system with Energy Recovery. 

The interior of the new Audi A6 35 TFSI has been spruced up with seat upholstery in Milano Leather and Fine Grain Ash Natural Brown Inlays. The electrically adjustable front seats with Driver Memory Function and Four-Zone Deluxe automatic air conditioning system make driving the car an unforgettable experience. Audi Drive Select with Adaptive Air suspension with controlled damping makes cruising on the toughest of roads possible with great ease. With Audi Drive Select, customers can change the character of the new Audi A6 at a click of a button - for a relaxed drive, customers can opt for Comfort mode and for highways, customers can opt for Dynamic mode. 

The new 1.8 L TFSI engine is the new entry-level unit for the A6. It combines high output of 190 hp with high efficiency of 15.26 kmpl. With the Seven speed S-tronic transmission customers can change gears almost instantly. Components on the new Audi A6 are made up of aluminium and high strength steel reduces the body weight of new Audi A6 35 TFSI drastically. The new Audi A6 is 4.93 meters long with 2.91-meter wheelbase provides increased driving comfort and convenience.

Fitted with LED headlights and dynamic turn indicators in the rear, the new Audi A6 35 TFSI has electrically folding exterior mirrors with memory function. LED Rear Lights, light and rain sensor and wide array of customer assist systems give the new Audi A6 35 TFSI an exceptional edge. 

The new Audi A6 is equipped with the Next Generation Modular Infotainment Platform.The MMI with retractable screen is also available as a part of this system. The new Audi A6 is also way ahead when it comes to infotainment. In terms of safety, the new Audi A6 35 TFSI features eight airbags including rear side airbags. 

New Audi A6 35 TFSI Premium At a glance: 

Body
- 4.93 meters long, 2.91-meter wheelbase, 530-liter trunk capacity
- Lightweight body, numerous components made of aluminum and high-strength steel

Exterior:
- LED Headlights
- Dynamic Turn Indicators in the rear
- Exterior mirrors electrically folding with memory function
- Rear lights in LED
- Light and rain sensor
- Luggage compartment lid release from inside

Interior:
- Luxurious, roomy interior
- Inlays in Fine Grain Ash Natural Brown
- Multifunction Four-Spoke steering wheel 
- Four Zone automatic air conditioning system
- Front center armrest
- Seat upholstery in Milano Leather
- Auto Dimming Interior Mirrors

World Premiere Of New Tiguan At The International Motor Show In Frankfurt

The International Motor Show in Frankfurt will be the stage for the presentation of the new Tiguan. After selling over 2.64 million units of the first generation, Volkswagen is revealing the latest generation of the SUV at today's Group Night and at the IAA that begins tomorrow.

Volkswagen is showing four versions of the new Tiguan at the IAA (open to the public: 17 to 27 September). The production versions being presented are the sporty Tiguan R-Line, the classic on-road model and an off-road version tuned specifically for off-road use. Meanwhile, the Tiguan GTE – a concept vehicle with a plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218 PS of system power) offers an outlook on the future development of the best-selling SUV.

The second generation of the best-seller is the first Volkswagen Group SUV to be based on the path-breaking MQB (modular transverse matrix) platform.  Its weight was also reduced by over 50 kg compared to the previous model. Meanwhile, the amount of space offered in the interior and luggage compartment has taken a gigantic leap forward. The boot volume of the new Tiguan can take on up to 615 litres of cargo (loaded to the back of the rear bench); when the rear seat backrests are folded, its capacity increases to 1,655 litres. 

The engines are also characterised by gains in efficiency. A broad range of eight engines is available; they have power outputs ranging between 85 kW / 115 PS and 176 kW / 240 PS. The drives were made more powerful, yet they are up to 24 per cent more fuel-efficient than those of the previous model. 

The new 4MOTION Active Control also lets drivers adjust the all-wheel drive system more individually and easier to all possible driving conditions. Thanks to its impressive drive concept, the Tiguan has been engineered for trailer loads of up to 2,500 kg. The assistance systems perfect the vehicle's convenience, dynamism and safety (including Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Lane Assist and the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, all as standard).

 Online services open up new service dimensions (such as automatic accident notification, online traffic and parking space info, vehicle status report), the on-board electronics integrate all of today's smartphones of the Apple and Android worlds into the functionality of the infotainment systems via App Connect become an integral part of the auto-mobile via the Media Control app. This has resulted in a Tiguan with which Volkswagen is redefining broad aspects of the A-SUV segment.

Swami Vivekananda Run: Mini-Marthon

Racing isn't just about the screeching wheels that hit the tarmac, it's much more than that. Only this time, it was our shoes that my son (Roiston) and I, hit the urban streets with. On the 13th of September 2015, The Swami Vivekananda Run was held at Hiranandani Gardens.

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My son, who is in 10th Std, decided to set apart time (from his daily study routine) for this Run. It was a great moment for me, as this was the first time that both of us participated together in a Mini-marathon. My son finished the race a whole three minutes clear ahead of me which only made me more happy and proud of him. I extend my sincere thanks thanks to our coach, Uday Swami for constantly motivating and training us for the event.

More than a thousand people participated in this event. It was a huge success overall. I am looking forward for more challenges. Roise, are you ready?  

Ashok Leyland Choses Dassault Systèmes Industry Solution

Dassault Systemes , the 3D EXPERIENCE Company , world leader in 3D design software , 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM ) solutions , today announced that Ashok Leyland  , India's second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer , is expanding its use of Dassault Systemes ' 3D EXPERIENCE platform to accelerate the modular design, validation , production and configuration management for its trucks and buses. 

L- R Dr. Chandan Chowdhury, Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes  India with Dr. N. Saravanan, Sr. Vice President and Head of R&D, Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland adopted "Modular , Glocal and Secure " and " Target Zero Defect , " two of Dassault Systemes ' industry solution experiences tailored to address the business challenges of transportation and mobility companies . 

As part of its customer-centric activities, Ashok Leyland is looking to enhance quality control and accelerate the delivery of its trucks and buses. Also, the company wants an efficient cost management solution that would address the complexity of its product portfolio as it tailors a diverse range of products to meet shifting market requirements.

Ashok Leyland was already using Dassault Systèmes’ 3D EXPERIENCE platform for data management. They have started using Dassault Systemes  “Modular, Glocal and Secure” and “Target Zero Defect” industry solution experiences for powerful collaborative capabilities, virtual analysis and simulation applications that facilitate innovative vehicle development.  

"Dassault Systemes' industry solution experiences enable us to focus on improving vehicle performance and reducing weight, fuel consumption and emissions as well as prioritizing digital sculpting and surface optimization," said Dr. N. Saravanan, Sr., Vice President and Head of R&D, Ashok Leyland. "The 3D EXPERIENCE platform’s configured-to-order approach, configuration management features and unique BOM include all variant characteristics and functional requirements.  Our designers can make changes and rapidly build new variants."

Volkswagen Launches The Dynamic, Exciting New Polo

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading carmaker announces the launch of New Polo 2015 for the Indian market with attractive new features. Priced at Rs. 523,500 (ex-showroom Mumbai), the New Polo 2015 is defined by its world-renowned German engineering, advanced build quality and safety, and now comes loaded with a host of exciting new features.

Adding a dash of luxury and enhanced driving comfort to one of India’s safest hatchback, are features like cruise control, cooled glove box and electrically foldable ORVMs with turn indicators. These features are available across variants of the Volkswagen Polo.

Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, "With the new Polo, we have enhanced the driving comfort for our customers. We are confident that the introduction of new features in Polo in this festive season will appeal to discerning car buyers across the country, who demand nothing less than the best that German engineering has to offer."

The Polo range is available with three-cylinder 1.2-litre MPI, four-cylinder turbo charged 1.2-litre TSI and a four-cylinder 1.5-litre TDI engine and is the only premium hatchback in its segment, which has a 4-Star NCAP safety rating for adult occupants.

New Volkswagen  Polo	Ex-showroom Mumbai (INR)
Polo 1.2 MPI	523,500
Polo 1.5 TDI	655,800
Cross Polo Petrol	704,384
Cross Polo Diesel	831,489
Polo GT TSI	841,466
Polo GT TDI	841,524

Mercedes-Benz India Commences Local Production Of CLA In India

Mercedes-Benz India today announced the local production of its sporty sedan, the CLA in India. The German company also stated that India is the only country outside Europe to produce the CLA.

Eberhard Kern, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, "The CLA with its stunning design, technological innovations and multiple segment first attributes, is already a winning product in our portfolio. It has been rapidly acquiring new customers to the brand and replicating its global success in India as well. We are extremely satisfied with our CLA strategy, which has contributed majorly to our New Generation Cars growth and redefined the segment completely. We are confident that the local production will make the CLA even more attractive for the discerning buyers with additional value propositions and increased availability."

CLA’s stunning features include the bonnet embedded in the front end with power domes and the diamond radiator grille. The light modules and LEDs behind the headlamp cover glass create the characteristic "flare effect" for the daytime driving lights and indicators.

The CLA’s 4-cylinder engine boasts of agile performance, segment leading fuel efficiencies and low emissions. The 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine returns 17.9 kmpl and produces 100kW (136 hp)of power and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. The 2 litre petrol engine produces 135 kW(183 hp) of powerand a torque of 300Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 235 kmph.

Mercedes-Benz India also commenced the start of production of the GLA 200 Sport petrol variant along with the CLA. The GLA 200 CDI is already under production from Mercedes-Benz’s new production facility since June 2015. The customers can now avail the locally produced range of the GLA comprising both the petrol and diesel variant.

The CLA model costs from Rs 30.70 lakh for the 200 CDI Style, Rs 32.90 lakh for the petrol 200 Sport and Rs 33.90 laks for the CLA 200 CDI Sport version, all ex-Delhi price.

Maruti Suzuki Celebrates This Navratri With The Celerio

Maruti Suzuki gears up for the festive season, with the roll out of 'Celerio Dil Thi Gujarat Maate' a special campaign designed exclusively for Gujarat. The campaign is aimed to leverage the popular Navratri festival to strengthen its connect with customers and promote sales.

This is the first time Maruti Suzuki is organizing such a customized market specific campaign to connect with the customer at a local level in Gujarat. The campaign includes a host of interesting activities like TV Commercials, print advertisements, radio spots, digital, Cinema, hoardings etc., which are designed in Gujarati language and reflect the unique culture of the state. All these activities will reach out only to the audience of Gujarat.

Mr. Anand Prakash, Commercial Business Head, West Zone, Maruti Suzuki India said, "Through 'Celerio Dil Thi Gujarat Maate' we aim to make Navratri even more special this year. The campaign is special as it draws similarities between different aspects of Celerio with different facets of people of Gujarat. Innovations like the TV Commercial specifically developed for Gujarat market can be viewed only in the state. We are hopeful that people in Gujarat will appreciate our efforts and enjoy the festivities with full vigor."

The campaign will run from today, 8th September to 22nd October 15. Other activities during the period include display at malls, bowling alleys and a digital engagement contest 'Style Icon' of Gujarat.

Celerio was launched by Maruti Suzuki in 2014 and has already crossed the 1 lakh sales milestone. It was the first car to introduce the Auto Gear Shift transmission in India. Celerio is available in Petrol, CNG and Diesel fuel options. Celerio diesel with a fuel efficiency of 27.62 km/l ranks among the top three most fuel efficient vehicles in India.

Hamilton Dominates At Monza, Extends Championship Lead

Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix extending his lead over team mate Nico Rosberg. Hamilton also survived a post-race investigation into his starting tyre pressure. The win was his his seventh of the season on Sunday and the third win at this circuit. The 40th career win moves him just one victory behind the legend Ayrton Senna and Ferrari Driver, Sebastian Vettel. Nico Rosberg was unable to finish the race as the engine of his car caught fire . This was also his first DNF of the year. He is 53 points behind team mate Hamilton.

Hamilton completely dominated in Italy, as he set the fastest lap times in all the practice sessions, in qualifying and also set the race’s fastest lap. Vettel, the four-time world champion picked up the fourth Monza podium finish of his career with second place to his credit. 

Williams Felipe Massa took the third place after holding off team mate Valtteri Bottas to secure his second podium finish of the season. Team Williams earned 27 points in Italy which is the biggest single race haul of the year.

Both Force India had a top ten finish at this circuit. They collected 14 points after Sergio Perez came home sixth and Nico Hulkenberg seventh. It was also the team’s fourth double points finish in 12 races this season. This also helped the team to maintain the fifth slot with 63 points in the Constructors standing.

Daniil Kvyat came home tenth also the fourth race in a row in which he’s scored points. It was a disappointment race for Team Lotus as both their drivers had to retire before the end of the second lap for the third time this season. Pastor Maldonado has now completed just three of the last 96 racing laps. 

Drivers standing after Monza race:

1. Lewis Hamilton-252
2. Nico Rosberg-199
3. Sebastian Vettel-178
4. Felip Massa-97
5. Kimi Raikkonen-92
6. Valtteri Bottas-91
7. Daniil Kvyat-58
8. Daniel Ricciardo-55
9. Romain Grosjean-38
10. Sergio Perez-33

Tough Weekend For Aditya in Malaysia At Audi R8 LMS Championship

Indian ace driver, Aditya Patel, put in an impressive performance to finish fifth in race two of the fourth round of the Audi R8 LMS Cup at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia last weekend, 6th September.

Starting fourth for the first race, Patel found himself in the path of a spinning Marchee Lee while fighting for the lead on turn two of the first lap. While Lee recovered from the spin, Aditya was forced to retire with damage to his car.

The incident meant that Aditya would start last for the second race as he had not recorded a lap time in race one. After starting last on the grid for race two, Aditya fought a gritty race up to fifth only to finish right behind the pole sitter, Alex Yoong, who finished fourth. The race was won by Marchee Lee of Hong Kong.

After the race, Aditya said "It wasn't the most ideal weekend. Marchee’s mistake cost me my race but at least we managed to claw something back in the end and get some points out of the weekend. The second race was one of the most exciting races I've driven, having started last and moved up through the field. I’d like to thank my sponsors, JK Tyres, Audi India and Jubilant for all their support." 

Malaysian driver and defending 2014 R8 LMS Cup champion, Alex Yoong has climbed the ladder and leads the championship with 101 points. Cheng congfu is second with 97 points. Aditya has slipped to third position with 90 points to his credit.

Alex Yoong after his win said, "I’m very happy to have won Round 8. There was a lot of nice pressure today, a lot of people who came out to support me – my father hasn’t been to a race track in 10 years. I knew Round 8 was going to be close and it would be difficult to win. I knew I had to push really hard at the beginning and try to save my Push-to-Passes and when Marchy came up at the end, I had lots of Push-to-Passes left, which allowed me to get the fastest lap and take pole position for Round 9."

The next round commences at Fuji Japan on 10-11 October. Stay tuned.