Triumph Motorcycles unveils three stunning bikes at Auto Expo 2016

The Delhi Auto Expo 2016 has kicked off in Greater Noida with Auto brands  showcasing their cars and bikes. The visitors can check these awesome product line-up from 5th-9th February. 

Triumph T120

Triumph motorcycles unveiled three members of its Bonneville parallel twin engine family at the Auto Expo 2016. The Bonneville bikes unveiled included the Street Twin, T120 and the Thruxton R.

Triumph Street Twin

The Street Twin comes powered by a 900cc high torque engine which churns out 80Nm at 3200RPM. It is available in four colours: Cranberry Red, Aluminium Silver, Jet Black, Matt Black. The Street Twin is priced at Rs 6.9 lakh and will be available from March 2016.

Triumph Thruxton R

The T120 comes with a 1200 cc engine that churns out 105NM at 3100 RPM and it comes in these colours options: Lava Red, Cranberry Red/Aluminium Silver, Jet Black and Jet Black/Pure White. The T120 is priced at Rs 8.70 lakh and shall hit the showrooms in April 2016.

The Thruxton R is powered by a 1200 cc engine that churns out 112 NM at 4950 RPM and comes in two colours: Diablo Red and Silver Ice. The price of the Thruxton R has not yet been announced, but it is slated to be on sale from July 2016.

The three bikes boast of features such as ABS, ride by wire, traction control, slip assist clutch, fingertip control button, rider modes, LED rear light and DRL headlights.

All three bikes will be available at the 12 dealerships in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. 

Source: IndiaToday

Jaguar launches the all new XE in India at Rs 39.90 Lacs

Jaguar announced the launch of of its sports saloon, the all new Jaguar XE in India with prices starting from INR 39.90 lacs (ex-showroom, Delhi). 

Katrina Kaif with the All-New Jaguar XE

The All-New Jaguar XE offers a choice of 2.0L 147 kW Turbocharged Petrol and 2.0L 177 kW Turbocharged Petrol meshed with 8-speed electronic automatic transmission. The 2.0L 177 kW petrol engine achieves a class-leading acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds.

The All-New Jaguar XE model and pricing (ex-showroom Delhi):
1. Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol Pure (147 kW) : INR 39.90 Lacs
2. Jaguar XE 2.0L Petrol Portfolio (177 kW) : INR 46.50 Lacs

The All-New XE catches the eye, standing out from the competition because of its upscale proportions. The signature 'J-Blade' running lights are an instantly recognizable Jaguar design feature. In the rear lights, a horizontal line intersecting a roundel is an iconic styling feature inherited from the iconic Jaguar E-type. The strongly-sculpted bonnet is a testament to Jaguar's expertise in working with aluminium, creating a taut, muscular appearance. The raked windscreen and the rising waistline accentuate the streamlined, coupe-like profile, adding to the sense of movement.

The spacious cabin for the front seat passengers creates a cockpit-like feel. The 20.32 cm touchscreen for the new InControl Touch infotainment system takes centre stage in the sweeping curves of the instrument panel. Directly ahead of the driver, is the reassuring familiarity of two large, sports-car analogue dials and message centre inspired by F-TYPE. The contour-hugging front seats are mounted low, creating a sports-car like driving position. 

Customers have a wide variety of 7 colour options to choose from on the All-New Jaguar XE such as the Polaris White, Rhodium Silver, Blue Fire, Dark Sapphire, Odyssey Red, Italian Racing Red and Ultimate Black

India’s first ‘smart’ scooter set to launch soon

Automobiles of tomorrow will operate at the intersection of connectivity, data and intelligence. Big data will add a new dimension to the evolution of performance and safety aspects. But the next big leap in automobiles would be driven by the vehicle’s ability to connect to the larger eco-system as well as leveraging data for vehicle level optimization and delivering a personalized & intuitive ride experience. 

Ather Energy is all set to enter this phase of automobile evolution with the launch of its smart scooter the S340. It will debut at SURGE on Feb 23. Ather has built a high speed electric scooter – with a powerful Li-ion battery pack and sub-one hour charging.

In an ecosystem dominated by software players, Ather Energy is among the few hardware start-ups in India. Their first product, the S340 is completely designed in-house and will commence commercial production in Bengaluru later this year. The company has received funding from Tiger Global, Flipkart founders Sachin & Binny Bansal. 

Bajaj Auto unveils the “V” – The Invincible

Bajaj Auto has unveiled its highly anticipated all new commuter motorcycle, the “V”. With the metal sourced from the erstwhile INS Vikrant, the V is unlike any other commuter motorcycle. 

This Invincible character of the bike is supported by:

• A large Invincible fuel tank which contains the Invincible metal of the Invincible INS Vikrant and gives it strength and solidity.
• An Invincible large 33 dia front fork and rear shock absorbers - the largest in its class.
• Invincible road holding capabilities due to the solid grip is offered by its wide front and rear tyres. The aluminium die-cast Wheel with a distinctive premium 5 double spoke design. 
• The Invincible bright 55/60W trapezoidal headlamp, 60% brighter than other bikes, which cuts through the darkest nights.
• The Invincible power of the 150cc DTS-i engine with its Invincible thunderous exhaust note. The V engine delivers maximum torque of 13 Nm at 5500 RPM, and a peak power of 12 PS power at 7500 rpm. 

The V comes with a stylised removable rear seat cowl, which can be instantly detached to seat the pillion. The new speedometer cluster with a dual colour LED fuel level indicator and an elegant LED tail lamp enhances the solid no-nonsense character of the bike. The V will be available in two colours Ebony Black and Pearl White. Sales commence from March this year.

Double Podium for Jehan Daruvala in Waikato

India's racing talent and promising driver, Jehan Daruvala had a perfect weekend in round 3 of the Toyota Racing Series, New Zealand. The Indian teenager grabbed two podiums out of 3 races. This also resulted for Jehan improve his championship standings from sixth to third.

Jehan qualified second, 0.17 seconds behind pole sitter Lando Norris and both racers had a good start as the lights went off. Lando had excellent pace in the first few laps as he opened up a gap on Jehan, who in turn opened a gap to the racers behind him. In the mid-section of the race, both lapped consistently and the gap remained unchanged. In the last few laps though, Jehan was on a charge and managed to close the gap considerably to Lando. Jehan’s pace saw him put in the fastest laptime of the race, but it was too late to catch Lando who won by a margin of 1.5 seconds to Jehan. Son of Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet, Pedro was third, 3.4 seconds behind Jehan.

The start order for race 2 was based on the top eight finishers in race 1 being reversed. Jehan therefore started 7th and had one of his best starts so far. He almost made it upto fourth, but was pushed wide by another racer into the grass. This dropped him down the order to tenth. Amidst two safety car restarts, Jehan overtook 3 cars and was soon 7th. He then benefited from a few cars crashing out, and overtook another car to finish the race in fourth position and earn some additional valuable points.

Qualifying for Race 3 was extremely close, as the top 3 were within 0.09 seconds! Pedro Piquet was on pole ahead of Lando Norris & Jehan. Lando was however demoted with a penalty and Jehan started second, but lost a place at the start. Jehan came third to ensure his second visit to the podium at a another good weekend for him.

“I have been consistent the entire weekend. It was unfortunate that I fell from fifth to tenth in race 2. Climbing back to fourth ensured the points. The championship is much closer now but I am going to stay focused and treat each race individually. I must thank the team for a good and consistent car as well.” Said Jehan.

Jehan heads for the next race to be held in Taupo.

AUTO EXPO 2016: Hero Motocorp Unveils Technology

Hero MotoCorp showcased the new Splendor iSmart 110, the Xtreme 200 S, the XF3R and the Duet E - which have been developed keeping in mind both domestic and global markets.

Splendor iSmart 110: The Splendor iSmart 110 is the first motorcycle developed entirely in-house by Hero’s own R&D team. The bike has Hero’s intuitive i3S technology at its core. It is powered by an air cooled, single cylinder, 4-stroke 110cc engine, the bike delivers a maximum power of 9.1 PS at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 9 Nm at 5500 rpm. The engine is mated to a four-speed gear box. 

“I’m pleased to unveil Splendor iSmart 110, the first motorcycle to have been developed completely in-house by Hero’s own R&D team, thereby carrying forward the legacy of Splendor - the largest selling bike in the world." quoted Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp

The Xtreme 200 S: Showcasing a directional guidance to future products in the super premium category, HMCL unveiled the new Xtreme 200 S today. The Xtreme 200 S comes packed with enhanced performance and assured riding capabilities with rear mono suspension and modern safety features like ABS. The compact packaging of mechanical elements like mono-shock, engine, footrest and muffler cover at the bottom signifies weight concentration at the base. The conscious adaptation of features like air vents in front cowl, tank-shroud and belly-pan enhance cooling and improve the power of the engine. It is powered by an air cooled, single cylinder, 4-stroke 200cc engine, the bike delivers a maximum power of 18.6 PS at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 17.2 Nm at 6000 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed gear box. Built on the strong diamond type chassis design, the Xtreme 200 S features rear mono suspension, front and rear disc brakes and LED lights. 

The XF3R: Providing a glimpse into the future of Hero’s design and development philosophy for performance bikes is the ‘Design Concept Vehicle’ – XF3R. The XF3R is a Street Fighter motorcycle, with arresting design, powerful styling, and a mid-segment, high performance engine.    

The Duet-E: The Duet-E is an electric scooter concept aimed at providing a comfortable, convenient and environment-friendly commuting option to discerning riders. Using the current electric vehicle technology, the R&D team at Hero MotoCorp has come up with a new design for an electric vehicle, perfectly suited for intercity commute. The aesthetics of the scooter combine a white colour with flowing green graphics to give elegant and soothing overtones.

Volkswagen unveils Volkswagen Ameo in India

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer, today unveiled the Volkswagen Ameo, the first sub 4-metre sedan by the brand. The Volkswagen Ameo will be available with two fuel options - 1.2L 3-cylinder MPI and 1.5L 4-cylinder TDI engine.

Ameo has special design highlights like the front spoiler lip in body colour or the distinctive fold in the outer edges of the front bumper. The 1.2L MPI engine will be mated to 5-speed manual gear box. While the 1.5L TDI engine will be available with 5-speed manual transmission & 7-speed DSG transmission options. In terms of safety, all variants will come equipped with dual front airbags and ABS as standard. 

Volkswagen Ameo will be equipped with first in segment features like cruise control, rain sensing wipers along with static cornering lights and the dynamic Touchscreen multimedia music system with Mirror link, I-pod connectivity, phonebook / SMS viewer.

Highlight Features: 

• Cruise control (1st in segment) 
• Rain sensing wipers (1st in segment) 
• Driver & Passenger airbag (standard in all variants) 
• ABS (standard in all variants) 
• Rear view camera with parking sensors 
• Touchscreen multimedia music system with Mirror link, I-pod connectivity, phonebook / SMS viewer 

• “Climatronic” automatic AC with dust & pollen filter 
• Electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs with LED turn indicators 
• Cooled glove box 
• Auto dimming IRVM 
• Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 
• Static cornering light 
• Alloy Wheels 
• Front center arm rest with rear AC vent

2016 Jaguar XJ Launched in India starting at Rs 98.03 lakhs

Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. has launched its flagship luxury saloon, the New Model Year 2016 Jaguar XJ in India starting at INR 98.03 lacs (ex-showroom, pre-octroi in Mumbai). 

Price of the New Jaguar XJ (All prices are ex-showroom, pre-octroi in Mumbai):

1. Jaguar XJ 2.0L (177 kW) Petrol Portfolio: INR 99.23 Lacs 
2. Jaguar XJ 3.0L (221 kW) Diesel Premium Luxury: INR 98.03 Lacs 
3. Jaguar XJ 3.0L (221 kW) Diesel Portfolio : INR 105.42 Lacs 

The New Jaguar XJ offers a choice of 177 kW turbocharged petrol engine and 221 kW turbocharged diesel engine. The new uprated Jaguar 3.0L, 221 kW turbocharged diesel engine offers improved performance, capable of 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds with 700 Nm of torque, while the 2.0L, 177 kW turbocharged petrol engine achieves 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds due to its 340 Nm of torque.

The XJ's newly remodeled front includes a more upright front grille design with mesh detail. The grille is framed by new energy efficient full-LED headlights, sporting Jaguar's unique 'Double J' Daytime Running Light design. At the rear, updates continue with elliptical tailpipes, a revised bumper design and new tail lights incorporating LED technology. The LED light pipes are brighter and more efficient and use less energy. 

The 31.24 cm TFT screen displays the speed, fuel and temperature gauges and has been remodeled and combines a new design and graphical interface. The Instrument Panel Display is fully integrated with the 20.32 cm Touch-screen to put all information behind the wheel or on the centre console. The New Jaguar XJ Portfolio derivatives come equipped with the MeridianTM 825W Digital Surround Sound System which uses 20 speakers including 2 subwoofers.  

Customers have a wide variety of 8 colour options to choose from on the New Jaguar XJ such as Polaris White, Rhodium Silver, Ammonite Grey, Dark Sapphire, Odyssey Red, Aurora Red, British Racing Green and Ultimate Black.

Volkswagen India introduces 2016 Polo and Vento

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer has introduced new features to the Polo and Vento in India. It features systems like rain sensing wipers, auto dimming IRVM, phone book/SMS viewer, mirror link connectivity and dynamic touch screen infotainment system.

Volkwagen Vento

On this occasion, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “Vento and Polo have been among our best-selling carlines since their inception in the Indian market, and I am delighted to announce the introduction of these additional features. Providing a further boost to safety, the rain sensor and auto-dimming IRVM features allows the occupant to drive with ease and convenience. We are optimistic of continuing to raise the bar through our brand new offerings, and further expand the growing Volkswagen family in India.”​

Volkswagen Polo

The upgraded Polo and Vento is now available across all Volkswagen dealerships in India and will also will be displayed at the 13th edition of the Delhi Auto Expo between February 5 - 9, 2016.

Highlight Features: Polo & Vento 2016:

• Dynamic touch screen infotainment system
• Mirror Link Connectivity
• Phone Book and SMS viewer
• Rain Sensing wipers
• Auto Dimming IRVM

Prices start at Rs 5.23 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) for the Polo and Rs 7.70 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) for the Vento

GM India launches New Chevrolet Cruze 2016 starting at 14.68 lakhs

GM India has announced the launch of the New Chevrolet Cruze 2016 priced between INR 14.68 lakh and INR 17.81 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Cruze has added interior features including the MyLink Infotainment System and Rear Vision Camera. New LED Daytime Running Lights along with Revised Front Fascia and Rear Lip Spoiler complement the premium interiors. Chrome Horizontal slats along with New Projector Fog lamps complete the stunning new look of the Chevrolet Cruze 2016.

In addition, the new 7 inch MY-LINK Touchscreen Infotainment System comes with embedded applications including internet radio functionality (Sticher SmartRadio), Grace Note & SIRI EYES FREE Compatibility, Bluetooth Audio Streaming & Phone telephony with Voice Recognition control and Touch controls for Automatic HVAC & Vehicle Personalisation settings. New Multi-Function Steering wheel with buttons for Infotainment & Bluetooth Hands free are added too. 

The Chevrolet Cruze 2016 comes with both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission mated to the turbocharged 2.0-litre VCDi engine. The Chevrolet Cruze delivers 166 PS of undulated power on tap with 380 Nm of torque. In terms of safety, it has dual front airbags and two side airbags. Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) automatically controls the central locking system, anti-theft alarm and ignition. The advanced security system includes, auto door unlock in case of crash, immobilizer, anti-theft alarm & programmable auto door locking.

The new Chevrolet Cruze features an electric sunroof, power folding and heated outside mirrors, power adjustable outside mirrors, all 4 power windows with express down, driver side window express up with pinch guard, 6 way power adjustable driver seat, turn indicators on outside rearview mirrors (OSRVM), configurable follow me home headlamps, rear glass defogger, clutch foot rest and delayed operation for OSRVM after ignition off & keyless entry and start.

The Gen2 6-Speed Automatic Transmission delivers fuel economy of 14.81 kmpl while the manual variant returns a fuel efficiency of 17.9 kmpl as per ICAT.

Prices for the New Chevrolet Cruze 2016 (ex-showroom, New Delhi):
Chevrolet Cruze LT (MT)     INR 14.68 Lakh
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ (MT)   INR 16.75 lakh
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ (AT)    INR 17.81 lakh