Hyundai launches new accent 2011 in india

Hyundai Motors India Ltd., the second largest car maker and the largest car exporter in the Indian market, launched a new generation edition of its popular entry level sedan Hyundai Accent in the Indian market. The Hyundai Accent 2011 has been offered with a price tag of Rs 501,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

The new Accent 2011 has been provided a new look with chrome finish front grille. Moreover, the body colored waistline molding now comes with chrome inserts. A chrome garnish has also been offered at the license plate.

The Hyundai Accent, which was launched in the Indian market in year 1999, is currently available in three fuel versions including petrol, LPG and CNG. The company has already sold more than 3 lakh units of the car in the overseas market.

Speaking to the reporters on the occasion, Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, "The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular."

Maserati to enter Indain market

Maserati, the Italian luxury sports car brand, is gearing-up to mark its debut in the Indian market in April 2011. The Maserati brand will be competing with the likes of Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Ferraris and Porsches in the country. The company is a part of the Fiat Group and its whole line-up is produced only in Modena in Italy and that too in limited numbers. Maserati brand cars are currently sold in as many as 57 markets of the world.

In a statement given to ET, Maserati spokeswomen Silvia Saporetti said, "We see a great potential for Maserati marquee as all major luxury brands are sold out in the Indian market." Though the car maker is yet to announce the name of its Indian partner, it has entered into a deal with a Mumbai based firm for importing its cars in the Indian market.

The company is planning to bring whole range of its cars in India, where a number of top end celebrities already own Maserati cars including Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay Mallya, Anil Ambani and Ajay Devgn. The company will roll-out three series of its cars in India including two-seater GranCabrio range, Quattroporte sedan and GranTurismo coupe, priced in the range of Rs 3 to 5 crore.

Mercedes Benz A and B class to hit indian roads by 2013

Mercedes Benz India, the second largest luxury car maker in the Indian market, is planning to roll-out its new generation car series – A and B class – in the Indian market. The new A and B series of Mercedes will be positioned below company’s entry level range C-Class. The new series of cars will be rolled-out in the view of increasing demand for the segment of lower end luxury cars.

In a recent statement given to TOI, Mr. Peter Alexander Trettin, president and CEO of Daimler's central/eastern Europe, Africa and Asia regions, said, "The new range of A and B Class cars are currently under development and would be launched globally in 2013 (market introduction in 2012) along with India in the same year withMercedes Benz looking at developing right-hand-drive versions from the beginning."

According to him, the new A and B series of cars will have a front-wheel architecture and will be priced lower than the current C-Class. The new range will be much more fashionable than their existing versions and the cars will be younger and much more modern, he said.

Most of the A and B series cars will be compact hatchbacks. The company currently sells the C, E and S-Class sedans and the GL and M Class SUVs in the Indian market.

HOnda to Postpone launch of BRIO in INDIA

Honda India was scheduled to unveil the production version of the Brio on the 17th of March, 2011. However the company has canceled the event, due to the recent earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. The company has not released any information on when it will unveil the production ready Brio to the media in India.


“In light of the recent devastating earthquake that hit Japan causing massive damage to life and property, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. has postponed the Honda Brio India Preview event scheduled to be held on 17th March 2011 at The Grand, Vasant Kunj , New Delhi. Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. extends heartfelt condolences to all those who have suffered or lost their near and dear ones in this tragic disaster and stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Japan,” Honda said in a statement.

Nissan to launch GTR in india this year!

Nissan GTR the 2 seater super sports car from Nissan is expected to launch in the Indianmarket by the end 2011.Nissan GTR is expected to be price in the range of Rs 65 to 75 lacs.The Nissan GTR comes with a 3.8 L,3800cc, V6, twin turbocharged, all wheel drive engine. The Nissan GTR is capable of delivering a maximum power of 476 bhp at 6500 rpm and produces a peak torque of 590 Nm at 3,100rpm. The Nissan GTR comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Nissan GTR can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in an amazing 3.5 seconds. The Nissan GTR gives a top speed of more than 300 kmph which indicates the performance of the car. The car is expected to give an average mileage of around 12 kmpl in city and 18 kmpl on highways .The total fuel tank capacity of vehicle is about 82 liters. Nissan GTR has  exclusively breathtaking exterior with stylish shapes at both front and rear sides. The flat grille located at front of the car is very sporty and aggressive. The long headlamps with the headlamp cluster gives the car a sporty look to.Nissan GTR consists of electronically adjustable  rear view mirrors  which is also available in  body color .The door handles and bumpers are also available in body color. The rear of the Nissan GTR is good with the LED tail lights, twin-exhaust system  at both sides and the big rear spoiler. The interiors has got very advanced features like 8 airbags, fog lamps,traction control system, Nissan Improved Air Bag System  ,  side-impact supplementary air bags, Roof-mounted  air bags , Front seat belts load limiters, 3 way passenger seat belt system ,   Lower  level Anchors and Tethers System, Body Zone system with crumple zones  in front and rear , Hood buckling creases, Energy eliminating steering system column, ABS, vehicle security alarm and tyre pressure monitoring system. The dashboard is equipped of large white meters with red arrows in black background.Nissan GTR is provided with enough legroom, headroom, hip room and shoulder room.

Name                            :  Nissan GTR
Price                             :  65 to 75 lakhs
Average Mileage     :  12 kmpl (city)  & 18 kmpl ( highways)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement             :  3.8 L, 3800cc, V6
Engine Type                :  Petrol
Maximum Power      :  476 Bhp @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque    :  590 Nm @ 3100 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length              :  4655 mm
Width                :  1895 mm
Height              :  1370 mm

MORE SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity   :  2
Tyre Size                  :  255/40 R20
Suspension               :  Double Wishbone, Multi-Link with aluminum links
Brakes                        :  Front Ventilated, Rear Disk
Gears                          :  6 Automatic
Fuel Tank                 :  82 litres

General Motors to launch Chevrolet Lumina in india

General Motors India is planning to launch its sedan model to India, the new Chevrolet Lumina .It is expected to hit the Indian markets in the first quarter of 2013.It is expected to come with a 3.6 litre,3600cc, v 6 petrol engine. The cost of the vehicle in India is expected to be around 16 lakhs ex- showroom price. The Chevrolet Lumina will give a maximum power of about 240 bhp @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 335 Nm @ 2400 rpm. The expected average mileage is around 8 kmpl for cities and about 12 kmpl around cities. The exterior of   Chevrolet Lumina is sporty and elegant which makes it an important player in D-Segment vehicles. The vechicle is expected to come with 6-speed automatic transmission. Chevrolet Lumina has a top speed of 250 kmph and can reach 0-100 in 7.9 seconds.
Chevrolet Lumina will be probably equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels and aluminum ventilated disc brake system with Antilock brake system and electronic brake power allocation system. The suspension is McPherson strut with stabilizer in the front and decoupled stabilizer and shock absorber in the rear. This increases seating comfort of the passenger in the rear. The interior of the vehicle also has enough legroom and headroom.

HOnda to launch BRIO in INDIA

Honda’s attractive new Brio first look, Based on the 2CV design concept shown at the Auto Expo in Delhi. The main reason for Hondato develop Brio was that the sales of Jazz is declining day by day due to its high price. Honda Cars India don’t want to repeat the mistakes and it is expected that they are going to price Brio very comptitively. It isexpected that Honda Brio will be available in 4 variants: E, S, V and VAT. With the 3.6-metre length and relatively compact dimensions mean this car is shorter than a Honda Swift. Interiors same like the Toyota Etios, no conventional central console, with the music player in fact aligned horizontally with the instrument panel. Double DIN music system, like in the Honda City, has no CD player and only iPod support.

Three-cylinder version, powered by the same 1198cc, SOHC, i-VTEC Petrol engine of Jazz with maximum power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm. To improve fuelefficiency, Honda has used Michelin Energy tyres and has added flaps at the lower end of the front bumper and rear tyres to further reduce the coefficient drag. A very cost competitive prices expected to start at Rs 4.5 lakh. Brio will arrive around September 2011, which means that it will be the last of the three hatchbacks launched next year. Honda Brio will be launched by next diwali or we can say in the last quarter of 2011. 

VOLVO I-SHIFT !!

Transmission:

I-Shift, AT2412C, is a 12-speed manual gearbox with an automatic gearchanging system. IShift is designed for tourist, intercity, regional and route operations, where it provides high driving and ride comfort and excellent fuel economy.

I-Shift is a fast-responding gearchanging system with minimum interruption in torque delivery during changes and a wide ratio span, a combination that offers impressive resources for high average speeds. The system consists of a non-synchromesh manual gearbox with an electronically regulated pneumatic gearchanging system and an automatic clutch. The gear selector is integrated with the driver’s seat and gearchanges are fully automated. Starting ratio is selected automatically in response to road gradient and gross vehicle
weight. I-Shift is available with a choice of program packages and various functions. Among them is a facility for choosing between fully automatic gearchanges and manual selection, and a performance mode with a kickdown function that utilises the engine’s capacity to the maximum.The transmission is a compact, lightweight unit. It is divided into a base unit and a range-change unit. The base unit, range
section and clutch housing are made of aluminium, which contributes to the low weight. The transmission is factory-prepared for installation with or without a compact retarder (VR3250). Long oil-change intervals mean low operating costs and less environmental effect. When special oils are used, oil and filter
changes take place after a maximum of 400,000 km or every third year.

electronic control for high oPerating reliability:
The gear selector and lever are conveniently integrated with the
driver’s seat. There are two variants, with or without the option of manual changes. The gear lever has no mechanical contact with the gearbox; instead, the lever’s movements act on a number of sensors in
the gear selector.
The gear control system is integrated into the base unit and contains an electronic control unit, solenoid valves, gearchanging cylinders, shift forks and sensors.flexible gearchanging system gives good driveability
I-Shift is a flexible gearchanging system supported by extremely powerful software. Since the clutch function is regulated by the gearchanging system, there is no clutch pedal. The graphic display shows
the driving program selected, the available ratios up and down, the
lever’s position and the selected gear.
In the A setting, gearchanges take place entirely automatically, even
when the cruise control is activated. The M setting locks the current
gear or permits manual changes.
In Automatic mode, the driver can choose between the “Economy”
and “Performance” programmes. The “Limp-Home” function makes it
possible to continue driving the vehicle even if there is a fault with the
transmission’s or the clutch’s position sensor.
The various program packages have different functions that optimise the bus for its particular application area. EcoRoll with Smart Cruise
Control for tourist coaches, for instance, is a function that gives additional fuel savings, while Launch Control helps the driver both when
starting on an uphill gradient and when manoeuvring at low speeds.

sturdily dimensioned comPonents
The base unit contains three base ratios, an integrated splitter gear
and reverse gears. The range-change section contains a range gear
of planetary type. The splitter and range gears are synchronised, while the base unit has no mechanical synchromesh. Revs are instead
synchronised with the help of the engine’s and the transmission’s control units before the next gear is engaged.
All the shafts, bearings and gears are sturdily dimensioned for high
operating reliability and long service life. All the gears are made of
special steel that has been case-hardened to provide considerable strength. The gears in the base unit are helical, so more teeth are in mesh with each other at any one time. This results in quiet operation and high operating reliability. integrated sPlitter gear and range-change gear of Planetary tyPe The splitter gear, which is a compact and sturdily journalled unit, is fitted on the input shaft in the base unit’s forward section. The splitter gear halves the ratio between two base gears. The range-change gear
consists of a sturdily dimensioned planetary unit with helical gears and
a new synchromesh system, fitted after the base unit.
factory-PrePared for retarder
The transmission is factory-prepared for installation of hydraulic retarder VR3250, which offers high braking power of 400 to 600 kW.
Certain program packages have a function called Enhanced Shift
Strategy. It momentarily applies the wheel brakes as the transmission
changes down during engine braking. This function is combined with
the Electronic Brake System (EBS) to provide powerful and gentle
engine braking


sPecifications:
Type designation AT2412C
Max incoming torque 2400 Nm
Weight without oil 269 kg
Weight without oil incl. retarder 369 kg
Type Automatic splitter/
range-change transmission
Number of forward gears 12
Number of reverse gears 4
Gear selector positions:
R Reverse
N Neutral
A Automatic
M  Manual/Hold
Driving programs:
E Economy program
P Performance program
L Limp Home function
Oil-change volume approx. 13 l

VOLVO launches i-shift buses&to scale up production to 5000buses

Volvo India Pvt Ltd will become a billion dollar company by creating an opportunity to sell 5,000 buses in India. Disclosing this at a news conference as part of the Bus and Special Vehicles Expo (BSVE) 2011 here on Wednesday, Managing Director of Volvo India Akash Passey said: “Even as we have changed the bus industry over the past 10 years, the next 5 years will see Volvo Buses in India moving manifold time faster than it has ever did before.  "This growth will be marked by our investments into expanding our industrial base, much higher export levels, new customer experiences across India and of course a range of product concepts. Together we aim to create an opportunity to sell 5000 buses and be a billion dollar company.” With a view to achieving this, the company would invest Rs. 300 crore in a facility at Hosakote in Bangalore to scale up the production from 1,000 buses to 5,000 buses a year. Volvo Buses exhibited its continous momentum in the backdrop of ambitious growth announcements. Exhibiting the new Volvo 9400 Multi-axle bus with the globally popular I-shift technology – Volvo Buses announced its plans to be a billion dollar company in the coming years.  Currently, with a dominant share of 80% within the inter-city luxury AC coaches market and presence in 13 cities with its city buses, Volvo Buses announced a range of plans to drive the bus industry into the future. To cater to the growing future demand and growth plans, Volvo Buses will augment its factory and establishment with new facilities for refurbishment operations, Customer Experience Lounge, New Integral production principles, a Competence Development Centre and Expand the paint shop. The Hosakote facility will thus expand almost 100% and will also result in a 30% increase in manpower in the coming two years.   The company has doubled investments in the Hosakote plant in Bangalore by investing Rs. 200 crore over the next two to three years. This will help ramp up the production capacity to 5000 buses in the coming years, from its current 1000 buses per annum. These new investments are aimed at fuelling the growth of the company in years to come. “Importantly, whatever we do and create we aim to drive better quality of life for all associated with us – drivers, customers, passengers etc. This has been the history with all our products. Our B7R 4x2 coach changed the way India moves between cities. Our Volvo 8400 City Bus is changing city landscape and decreasing congestion levels across 13 cities in Inda. The recently introduced Volvo 9400 multi-axle bus has swept the market in just one year to become the bestselling coach in the country” said Akash Passey. “That is also the spirit exhibited today at Bus Expo with the Volvo I-Shift technology. In one shot it has the capability of making the driver’s life, the passenger comfort and the transport economy move one notch up. The Volvo I-shift is an automated gear changing mechanism which mimics the best driver. This means that with this new transmission, you are almost securing the best driving practises irrespective of the driver, which has a significant impact on vehicle fuel efficiency, performance, reliability and comfort of driver.” stated Mr. Passey. Volvo I-Shift is a 12-speed manual gearbox with an automated gearchanging system.The starting gear is selected automatically according to the road's gradient and vehicle load which makes driving extremely easy for the driver. Moreover low wieght and small dimensions allows for compact installation. The future of Volvo Buses in India is backed by a strong Indian footprint. Volvo Buses today has almost 80% market share in the luxury inter-city AC coach segment and over 50% market share in the AC Diesel Low Floor City buses - which are present across 12 cities in the country. Volvo Buses India will step up on its exports from 2011. Exports will account for 25-30% of total volumes of India over the next few years. Currently, there are about 4000 Volvo Buses operating in India, both in the city and inter-city segments. The company is bullish on its growth in 2011 as the industry is buoyant about the future of the bus market in total and is stating a healthy growth level from 5-10% for the coming years. The company's hybrid bus launch is, however, delayed. He sadi the company would launch the hybrid version, which was running successfully in Sweden and Europe, at an appropriate time in India.

Bajaj plans to come up with pulSAr 250cc

The wait seems to be nearing an end with news about the upcoming Pulsar 250 pouring in. According to Motoroids’ sources in the component industry based around Pune, Bajaj is in the final stages of developing an all new 250cc bike for India. The engine has been under development for quite some time now and the new Bajaj Pulsar 250 will feature a parallel twin, four-valve per cylinder liquid cooled 250cc engine. Power output is expected to be anywhere between 27-30bhp with top speed of 160kmph. But the most important piece of news is the pricing, which is expected to be south of Rs. 1.5 lakhs!!

With the Pulsar 250, Bajaj will take a major upward shift in technology. On the cards is a new aluminum beam frame (used mainly on superbikes), rising rate link type mono shock rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, clip-on handle bars, projector headlamp, new digital instrument console and most importantly a completely new design. When launched, the Pulsar 250 will undoubtedly set the benchmark for ride, handling and performance in the premium biking segment in our country. 

HOnda to launcH CBR250R this apriL

 It has been officially confirmed! Honda will manufacture and sell the CBR250R in India from April 2011 onwards. As Honda will produce this motorcycle in the country, expect a mouth watering price tag of less than Rs.1.5 lakh.

From the makers of VFR1200F here is the new baby. Honda CBR250R is a 250 cc bike from Honda to challenge world’s best 250cc bike Kawasaki Ninja 250R. New 2011 CBR250R is a 250 cc bike equipped with traditional CBR qualities like performance, dynamic behavior and perfect ease of use. The CBR250R is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding riders. Honda said that the concept behind developing CBR250R was ‘Sport Quarter for One World’.

Engine and Transmission

The new Honda CBR250R is equipped with 249.4 cc, 4 storke, DOHC, 4valve water cooled engine. With the Bore x stroke size of 76 X 55 mm, CBR250R is able to produce massive power of 26.4 bhp (18.7KW) which peaks @8500 rpm (Electronically controlled) which makes the power to weight ratio at 163bhp/tonne.  You don’t need to engine rev hard as the maximum torque of 22.9Nm produced @7000 rpm.  As most of the power available at lower rev the bike will fire at traffic points.

The fuel delivery is handled by Honda’s patented PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection system) which ensures smooth and precise fuel delivery result more power with less fuel consumption.  The fuel filter of CBR250R is placed outside the fuel tank to facilitate any intervention and reduce maintenance costs.

The engine mass is kept as low as possible by elimination of unnecessary parts and keeping the moving parts like rod and piston light weight. The friction between engine parts also reduced to significant level which you can feel in engine noise. The Iridium spark plug to squeeze out maximum from every drop of fuel. You don’t need to worry about overheating of engine as liquid cooling system ensures the engine temperature at recommended level.

The Honda CBR250R got six speed gear box with wet multi plate clutch. The short to long gear ratio means you can quickly move into the next gear. The gearbox is designed to exploit the characteristics of the engine at the same time ensuring quicker acceleration and low fuel consumption.  The gear shift feel is very smooth and precise.

Braking

Honda is known for making safest vehicle in the world and that’s what Honda proved in case of CBR250R. The new CBR250R got C-ABS (Combined braking system with Anti lock braking system). This is the first time any 250cc bike having feature like C-ABS. The Combined Braking System is known for its effective braking control. It ensures the required combination of front and rear brakes which make sure that the braking torque generated in required manner on front and rear wheel.  CBS with ABS (Anti lock braking system) surely going to do wonder’s in braking department.

The new CBR250R got 296 mm disc with dual piston caliper for the front brake while the rear brake got 220 mm disc with single piston caliper. But the C-ABS system will come as option on CBR250R. The C-ABS version is 4Kg heavier than the non C-ABS version.

Styling and Instrument Panel

Front biased styling for motorcycle is trend in Japan and CBR250R has followed the same trend. The new CBR250R features a new full fairing and reinforces its sporty design with sophisticated and dynamic lines. In addition to its sporty look, the fairing proves comfortable for the driver side and weather disturbances. The new CBR250r got 55/60 watt light for its monoblock integrated headlight which makes the visibility better during night journeys. The front cowl and headlight is largely derived from the VFR1200F. The muscular tank and sharp rear tail look like derived from its larger sibling CBR1000RR. The concept of mass centralization is widely used while designing the bike.

The seat of CBR250R is just 31 inch (784mm) above the ground level which means even 5 feet 6 inch tall rider will not face any problem for seat height. . In addition, a separated seat that enables the rider to enjoy a wide variety of situations from touring to sports riding. Apart from this the new CBR250R is hosting a storage space under the seat that can carry easily a “U” tools on board or other rain gear. The position of handlebars and footpegs are in line with the seat to support a sporty driving style. The riding posture of CBR250R offers optimum comfort and safety. The airy cockpit provides ample amount of air around head and shoulder.

he new CBR250R got brand new multifunction LCD instrumentation panel which include speedometer, rpm meter, engine temperature, fuel gauge, clock and odometer. A neutral light is also there. With a brilliant blue LCD backlight, the display looks modern and futuristic. A special silencer with an irregular pentagonal section was chosen for the muffler design in order to reflect the cutting-edge design of Honda motorcycles.

Fuel Efficiency

Honda is known for its gasoline (petrol) fuel efficient engine throughout the world and the new CBR250 is not expectation. The new CBR250R is able to deliver fuel efficiently of 27Km/liter (WMTC mode). With 13 liter fuel tank it can give you range of more than 350 kilometer which is good enough for long rides.

Colors

The new CBR250R will be available in 3 colors Red (similar to VFR1200F), the HRC Red-white-Blue and Black.

Optional Accessories

As we seen in case of Honda VFR1200F the new CBR250R also going to have accessories list like a purpose designed tail pack, a carbon look seat cowl, wheel rim stickers, tank protection and a u lock designed to fit under the seat of the CBR250R.

Price and Availability

Honda CBR250R has big plan for India and Honda also said that they will produce the bike in India. It means that more localize part which will reduce cost dramatically. The Honda CBR250R is expected to launch in April 2011 in India with expected price of below Rs. 1.5 Lakh ex-showroom.

Complete Specifications

Dimensions:

Length: 2030mm
Width: 709mm
Height: 1127mm
Wheelbase: 1369mm
Seat Height: 784mm
Ground Clearance: 148mm
Rake: 25°
Trail: 95 mm

Engine Type: 4 stroke, DOHC 4-valve, water cooled
Displacement: 249.4CC

Bore x Stroke: 76 x 55 mm
Compression ratio: 10.7 : 1
Maximum power: 26. 2 bhp (18.7 kilowatts) @8500 rpm (95/1/EC)
Maximum Torque: 22.9 Nm @7,000 rpm (95/1/EC)
Carburetion: Electronic Fuel Injection PGM-FI
Diameter of the venture: 38MM

Ignition: Transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission: Clutch: Wet multiplate with coil springs
Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed return
Final Reduction: Ring Chain
Final Drive: Chain
Training: Mechanical cable
Primary reduction 2.808
Final reduction 2.714

Electricals

Start Electric
Battery 12V/ 6AH
Headlight 55/60 watts
Chassis Frame Type: Double beam type steel tube (Diamond frame)
Kerb Weight: 161 KG/ 165 (C-ABS version)
Fuel Tank: 13 liter

Rim Front 17 M / C × MT 2.75
Rear 17 M / C × MT 4.00
Tire Front 110/70 ×17M / C
Rear 140/70 × 17M / C
Suspension Front telescopic fork, 37 mm, 130 mm travel
Rear Pro-Link Monoshock, 104 mm travel
Brake: Front Hydraulic disc 296 x 4.5 mm with 2-piston caliper and resin pads
Rear hydraulic disc 220 x 5 mm with single piston caliper and resin pads