Q7 joins Audi’s India stable

German luxury car maker Audi on Friday launched its premium SUV Q7. The Q7 joins Audi’s India stable which includes A6, A8 and A4. The company hopes the new launch will accelerate its growth in the country. The auto maker has not yet decided on setting up an assembly facility in India.“We expect to triple our sales this year and sell about 300 units in India. Our target is to sell about 30,000 units by ’15,” said Andre Konsbruck, regional manager-overseas, Audi. The company sold about 105 units in India in ’05.Q7 comes in two engine variants. While...

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JWT bags creative duties for revamped Hero Honda CBZ

New Delhi, September 18Bike majorHero Honda is in the midst of re-launching one of its old but popular brands, CBZ. The creative duties for the same have gone to JWT, Delhi. For the advertising for this brand, Hero Honda executives had called for a pitch among the company’s roster agencies – Percept H, JWT and FCB Ulka. The agencies had made their presentations last week.For the record, Percept H was handling the advertising for CBZ so far.According to certain reliable sources, it was decided to re-launch the CBZ because the current model suffers...

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Bajaj is working on a 150 cc-ungeared scooter

Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto Ltd, which discontinued production of its only ungeared scooter Wave, will re-enter the segment with a set of ungeared scooters ranging from 75-125 cc in the first quarter of next fiscal. Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj confirmed to FE the company's move to launch ungeared scooters. Analysts say Bajaj is also working on a 150 cc-ungeared scooter.Over the last decade Bajaj has shifted gear from a primarily geared scooters producer to a largely motorcycle manufacturer. As a result, it had lesser focus on this...

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Big Auto links to chase H dream

Tata, Bajaj, M&M, Ashok Leyland will work on hydrogen fuel vehicles It seems it’s not just politics that makes strange bedfellows. The quest for cheaper, environment-friendly fuel, too, does. Four Indian automobile giants — Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra and Ashok Leyland — have joined hands under the aegis of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Their agenda? To find out how hydrogen can be used as an alternative fuel. As a first step, the companies will experiment with a blend...

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Pulsar 180 V3 next week

Its official now"Bajaj Auto is planning to launch an upgraded version of Pulsar 180cc next week. The bike is expected to be priced at around Rs 60000." "Bajaj is commanding leadership in the premium 150cc segment of the market with continued success of Pulsar twins which is expected to strengthen further after the new launch." "The company has also cut the price of its entry level 100cc model Platina by Rs 2000 in order to increase its market share...

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Suzuki RM-Z450

Suzuki Australia is preparing to unleash the ultimate four-stroke weapon - the latest incarnation of the all-conquering RM-Z450. Featuring a number of notable updates, the supremely balanced RM-Z450 offers strong, controllable power and extremely lightweight handling for breathtaking acceleration and total rider confidence. Remarkably easy to ride, the Suzuki RM-Z450 is loaded with advanced technology including the Suzuki...

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Virgin Mobile rep scooter

A limited edition Yamaha Mobile replica paintscheme is now available on the Aerox 50 scooter, and it doesn't cost any extra.The price also includes free Third Party Insurance, a one year manufacturer unlimited mileage warranty, 12-months RAC breakdown cover, and a fitted Datatag anti-theft security marking system. Three named family members can also benefit from the TPO insurance, with Fire and Theft upgrades available.In addition to the new Virgin...

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Haydon back for Suzuki

James Haydon will return to racing for the penultimate round of the British Superbike Championship at Silverstone on September 17.Haydon has missed the previous four rounds due to serious injuries to his left side from a crash at the Snetterton round in June."I tested at Silverstone at the start of the month and it was a relief to be back on a Superbike again after such a long break," said Haydon. "I'm under no illusions. I will be bedding myself...

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Govt plans to offer tax breaks, fiscal sops to spur R&D

It’s going to be a joy ride for the auto manufacturing sector in India, with the government mulling several incentives for the industry. To prepare a comprehensive manufacturing competitiveness plan and provide R&D incentives to the sector, the government has set up two committees — one on fiscal incentives and the second on duty structures. R Mashelkar will head the panel on fiscal incentives. The panel will consider providing 100% grants for fundamental research, 75% for pre-competitive research and 50% grants for product development. It...

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On the road to a hydrogen-fuelled future

THE latest developments in enviro-friendly fuel-cell technology could find their way into real-world applications within the next decade. DaimlerChrysler, one of the leaders in the research race, has more than 100 fuel-cell vehicles operating around the world, including three Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses in Perth. A fleet of 30 of the fuel-cell buses — utilising technology that is already largely outdated — has covered more than 500,000km...

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2006 Malaysian MotoGP - Race Results

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Bajaj cuts Platina price by Rs 2000

Kicking off cut-throat competition before the festive season, number two bike maker Bajaj Auto Ltd on Monday slashed the price of its popular 100cc model "Platina" by as much as Rs 2,000 as it paces to catch on market leader Hero Honda. "Effective today, we have reduced the price of the top- end Platina to Rs 35,000 from Rs 37,000," Bajaj Auto Vice-President Marketing and Sales S Sridhar told media here from Mumbai. He said the price reduction was part of the festive season offer by Bajaj. The company has, however, not fixed any time-frame...

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Rossi wins MotoGP class of Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix

The telling move: Valentino Rossi overtakes compatriot Loris Capirossi at the last corner to win the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday.Photo: APPhoto: APMOTO GP world champion Valentino Rossi stayed in the hunt for another coveted championship yesterday with a battling victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix, raising the stakes for next weekend's contest at Phillip Island. The Italian Yamaha rider, who started from the pole in dry conditions in the 21-lap...

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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

Efficient performance for the everyday rider The Kawasaki Ninja® 500R offers stable handling and friendly power delivery for new riders, coupled with Ninja styling and willing performance for the more experienced motorcyclist. Providing excellent fuel economy and an affordable purchase price, the 500R is also a great choice for those who are looking to ease the crunch of soaring gas prices and add some fun to their daily commute. Expert and...

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How safe is your bike?

Streamliner designer Mike Ackitiff and rider Rocky Robinson opened a new era in motorcycle land speed racing, knocking down a 16-year-old mark and setting a new world record of 342.797 mph at the AMA/FIM International Motorcycle Speed Trials Sunday on the famed Utah Bonneville Salt Flats. The mark bests the old record, set by Dave Campos in a dual-Harley-Davidson-engined Easyriders Streamliner, by nearly 20 mph. Riding a dual-Suzuki-Hayabusa-engined streamliner conceived and built by Ackitiff and dubbed "Ack Attack," Robinson took off for his...

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New Suzuki GSR600S

Suzuki has launched a new version of the popular GSR600 with a new headlight fairing cowl and a stylish radiator cover. The new GSR600S is available in matt black only, and comes at the same price as the standard GSR600 ($9700). The engine is based on the GSX-R600S, but it has an output of only 98 hp.Source:- TopSp...

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Become $350000 (Rs 16,192,483) for a Batman Forever Batmobile

Being a rich lawyer allows you to buy all stuff you want. For example a $500000 for a "Celebrity Lamborghini Gallardo, but also a $350000 (Rs 16,192,483) Batman Forever Batmobile. And if you thought this is all, well then you are wrong, he also bought: a $250,000 1938 Cadillac Town Car used by Pope Pius XII and a $290,000 1941 Packard limousine used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. John O’Quinn paid $690,000 at a Kruse auction in Las Vegas last year for a 1975 Ford Escort GL once owned by Pope John Paul II.Source:- TopSp...

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Speeding for a strange reason...

When you are being caught speeding and you are run out of excuses try this: "I was taking advantage of the ability to drive fast without hitting a goat". Is not a joke, this is what a guy from Canada told the police when he was caught traveling 100 mph in a 60 mph zone in eastern Ontario Sunday. "A motorist from Switzerland, used to driving around hills and mountains, takes advantage of the ability to go faster without risking hitting a goat," read the traffic officer’s notes of the incident. For the adventure he took he had to pay a speed ticket...

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German biofuel tech for Indian cars

India and Germany are set to cooperate in engine technology for alternative fuels, given the rising fuel prices and pressure on fossil fuels. German companies have developed engines which can run on bio-fuel. Now, with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Verband der Automobileindustrie (VDA) , technology transfer is set to become a reality.India may also benefit by getting technology for more fuel-efficient engines, especially in case of Diesel. Speaking at an Indo-German...

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