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Reva unveiling New Models at Frankfurt Motor Show

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REVA Electric Car Company will unveil two new models at the upcoming 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) – REVA NXR (next revolution) and REVA NXG (next generation).

REVA NXG is a sporty two-seater with a targa roof and is designed by Dilip Chhabria of the internationally renowned automotive design company - DC Design. The car which will go into production in the year 2011 will have a top speed of 130 kmph and a range of 200 kms.

REVA NXR is a four-seat, two-door hatchback family car suitable for urban driving that can be booked and ordered from the show onwards, with production scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2010. The car will run on a Lithium Ion battery and will have a top speed of 104 kmph and a range of 160 kms on a full charge. In India the NXR will be available as a lead acid battery variant giving a range of 80 km per charge and top speed of 80 kmph.





In addition at the Frankfurt Motor Show, REVA will launch REVive technology, a feature & technology unique to REVA that addresses ‘range anxiety’ and will act like an invisible reserve fuel tank. This is the first time such a revolutionary technology is being launched that aims to quell the range anxiety in EV users and meets the lifestyle needs of today’s on-the-go consumer. If a customer runs out of charge, he/she telephones or sends a SMS message to the REVA 24/7 Customer Support Centre and a remote charge enables the REVA new models to continue driving within a few minutes.

Both the REVA NXR and the REVA NXG will feature the REVive telematics technology. Further technology and pricing announcements will be made at IAA.

Both new models will be manufactured at REVA’s new green manufacturing plant in Bangalore. The new models will receive their first boost of charge from solar power at the new plant which will be built on LEEDS guidelines with rainwater harvesting, solar charging, solar heating, and natural ventilation with an intent to reduce carbon footprint.

As the oil prices increase and depleting natural resources can we expect REVA’s new products in India in the near future? We will have to wait and see…



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YAMAHA DELAYS ITS 250cc BIKE

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AFTER the launch of Pulsar 220cc(the fastest Indian) from bajaj and the much awaited Hero Honda 220-250cc(ZMR). Yamaha was also thinking to launch its 250cc bike in September. As Yamaha told that this bike might be the fastest Indian bike.

AS Yukimine Tsuji, managing director and chief executive officer, India Yamaha Motor, told Financial Chronicle on the sidelines of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) annual convention. "“We are not thinking of launching a bike in that (225-250 cc) range this festival season"

However the division head of product planning and brand management of the company told that We will launch a bike that would not only be the fastest in India, but it would be the fastest in the world.”

So keep your fingers crossed for a fast and thrilling future.



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International Bike Race 6th sept -Chennai

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You will be glad to know that we have an exciting International Bike Racing Event in Chennai coming up on 6th sept. The Race would be on SRIPERUMBUDUR in Chennai (Opposite Hyundai Factory) Please make plans to enjoy the highspeed racing action of superbikes and some of Asia's and India's best riders for The Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship Round 4 & The Honda MRF UAM Asia Cup of Road Racing , Round 3.

Tickets are on sale at Landmark and also online at www.madrasmotorsports.in

Enjoy the Sidvin Festival of Speed with friends and family at the Madras Race Track .Food Stalls Available.

First Race at 10 am and last race at 4pm.

For other Details Contact:
Madras Motor Sports Club
24990998/9380514803



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Maruti Suzuki launches Estilo with K-series engine and bold new design

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Suzuki India Limited, country’s leading car maker, launched the Estilo with all-new overall looks and advanced technological features at a glittering ceremony here today.


The Estilo represents Maruti Suzuki matching pace with the changing taste and lifestyle of ‘Vibrant India’. The bolder new Estilo, designed to meet the aspirations of the Indian customer, is a heady-mix of sculpted features, bold designs, new exciting colours.


Leading the advanced technological features on the new Estilo are a new engine and a transmission system. Equipped with the popular 998cc K-series engine, the Estilo delivers a superior fuel efficiency of 18.2 kmpl (ARAI test results). This BSIV compliant engine makes the Estilo the second car in Maruti Suzuki stable that meets the BSIV norms much ahead of the effective date, April 2010.


The new Estilo comes with new efficient transmission technology and advanced ‘Detent pin’ gear shift mechanism for smooth and precise gear shift feeling for the customers.


Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The new Estilo, with a new technology engine and a new transmission, is sure to delight the customer. We are confident that the new Estilo with its bolder new design and interiors will add to the competitive edge of Maruti Suzuki in compact car segment.”


On the refreshed Estilo, that packages contemporary features and style with next generation technology, he added, “Product upgradation is an integral part of Maruti Suzuki’s business strategy and future plans. This is a way to include feedback from the customers and offer better products that match their tastes.”


The compact hatchback new Estilo is a part of the growing A2 compact segment where Maruti Suzuki is the established market leader with a market share of 58 per cent.


Superior technology Engine


The Maruti Suzuki new Estilo houses the K-series ‘K10B’ engine under the hood. The 998cc three-cylinder engine delivers a power of 68 PS@ 6200rpm and a higher torque of 90Nm @ 3500rpm. The improved engine technology enables more power, low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) and the lighter weight of the engine helps to increase the fuel efficiency with lower emissions. The new Estilo comes with ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 18.2 kmpl.


Technical highlights of the K10B engine include DOHC (Double Overhead Cam shaft) with offset crank shaft, resulting in better volumetric efficiency, improved power and FE, high compression ratio, plastic intake manifolds for reducing weight and suction losses, Smart Distributor-less ignition (SDLi) system with dedicated plug top coils and advanced injector for superior atomization. The engine oil in the new technology K10B engine is required to be changed only after 10,000 km thus lowering the running cost.


Environment friendly


The new Estilo is the second model from the Maruti Suzuki stable which is BSIV compliant, thanks to the K series engine. The Estilo is also ELV compliant and 89% of the parts are environment friendly meeting ELV norms. Further, to take on the forthcoming norms of 10% Ethanol blending of petrol, the new Estilo is also E-10 compliant. Maruti Suzuki is bringing these environment-friendly features to its range of cars much ahead of the industry adopting these norms.


Superior Transmission


A new transmission technology and a number of innovations make the new Estilo a combination of power and pleasure.


The new Estilo comes with a new Cable-type transmission technology. The five-speed manual gear with synchromesh is now changed to Cable type as against Rod-type, mechanical transmission earlier. This new transmission reduces the gear shifting effort in the new Estilo, by reducing mechanical losses.


The new Estilo has been fitted with an advanced ‘detent pin’ gear shift and select mechanism. This mechanism eliminates the sliding friction (or line contact) between parts and provides rolling friction (or point contact). This technology, in turn, facilitates smoother transition of gears, and is a first among all Maruti Suzuki products.


These engineering changes, based on customer feedback, provide gear shift assistance for the driver (the gear smoothly goes into its position with minimal effort of the driver). The mechanism reduces the friction and hysteresis losses, thereby proving smooth and precise shifting of gears. It also removes the feeling of stickiness during gear shift process.


Safety, Security & Comfort


The new Estilo is high on safety, security and comfort.


Improved occupant safety in the form of increase in the frontal impact absorbing area, as the distance between steering wheel and front bumper is increased.


The VXi variant comes equipped with front and rear fog lamps, rear wiper and washer. Safety features like Airbag (driver side) and ABS are provided as option in the VXi variant.


In terms of vehicle security the VXi variant comes with i-CATS integrated keys, five-door central locking and anti-theft alarm.


Rear parcel shelf adds to the passenger convenience and comfort in the VXi variant. Based on customer feedback, the suspension of the new Estilo has been fine tuned to provide improved ride and handling.


Compact and Convenient


The new Estilo has got a minimum ground clearance of 165 mm and wheelbase of 2360 mm. The tight turning radius of 4.6 meters makes the Estilo a favored car in tight parking and driving conditions.


Vibrant design, styling and looks


In its refreshed avatar, the new Estilo flaunts expressive, bold frontline looks owing to new swept-back headlamps, dynamic front and rear bumpers, sculpted fog lamp surrounds and a new hood design with crease lines. The rich chrome detailing in the grille and the stylish wheel covers add to the premium feel and the overall appeal of the vehicle. The side door mouldings and ORVM’s have been given a new design to add to the bold looks.


The interiors of the new Estilo have been done up in a posh-looking two-tone beige/chocolate brown complimentary combination, which adds to the refreshing feel inside the vehicle. The seat-covers, embossed with new organically designed geometric patterns heighten the posh looks of the car’s interiors.


The dash-board is in a dual tone chocolate brown and beige combination with new attractive and bright silver accent prominently on the center console, instruments cluster, steering wheel, AC louvers and gear knob. The instrument panel has an all new design speedometer, digital fuel level indicator and multi-function display.

Vivacious new colours


The new Estilo is available in three exciting variants: LX, LXi and VXi in four brand new colours:

Ecru Blue, Emerald Blue, Dusky Brown, Quantum Orange.


Price: Introductory Prices of Maruti Suzuki Estilo(Ex-Showroom) in NEW DELHI are:

* LX Rs 3.12 Lakhs
* LXi Rs 3.40 Lakhs
* VXi Rs 3.66 Lakhs



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Hyundai launches i20 CRDi and i20 1.4 AT Petrol

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Hyundai India today has come up with two new variants of the i20 with two engines.
i20 Diesel gets a 1.4 L CRDi which generates 90PS of power at 4000 rpm and 224Nm of peak torque between 1750 – 2750rpm.

The Petrol version known as 'Gamma' which is 1.4L AT(Automatic) and generates 100PS of power at 5500rpm and 139Nm at 4200rpm. The 1.4 litre Petrol is available only with 4 speed automatic transmission.

The i20 CRDi and i20 Gamma Automatic is available in seven colours –Berry Red, Black Diamond, Dark Grey, Sleek Silver, Crystal White, Sparkle Blue and Silky Beige.

The Ex-showroom price of the i20 Diesel (Delhi):

• Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi Magna -Rs 619800/-

• Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi Asta - Rs 683431/-

• Hyundai i20 1.4 CRDi Asta(o) -Rs 720430/-

The Ex-showroom price if the i20 Gamma petrol AT (Delhi):

• Hyundai i20 1.4 Asta AT - Rs 731130/-

• Hyundai i20 1.4 Asta(o) - Rs 772301/-

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YAMAHA INDIA Launches FAZER 150

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TODAY Yamaha India launched its new Fazer, its third bike on the platform of FZ. First Fz was launched with the macho looks then FZ-S which had a different color scheme and some styling on the front head lamp rest remained the same. The fazer is powered by a 153cc engine producing 14PS of max power at 7500rpm and 14Nm of peak torque at 6500rpm same as the FZ 16. This new Fazer comes with a quarter fairing and rest remains the same as the FZ16, Fazer is priced at Rs72,000 (ex-showroom delhi).

Fazer is available in four colours – Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Lava Red and Flaming Orange.


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