TVS Launches TVS Jive Clutchless Motorbike

Recently, TVS Motor Company announced to launch Jive new motor bike. The motor bike is featured with clutch less technology. TVS Jive is being known as the India’s first clutchless motorbike.

Jive will make your traffic easier and reduces stress. TVS Jive introduces an auto clutch technology that has never been used on a motorbike in India before.

About the features of TVS Jive, www.zigwheels.com, an online news portal about auto industry writes, “The Jive is powered by a 110cc petrol engine that offers 8.4BHP@ 7500 rpm and generates a decent 8.3Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. The engine is mated to TVS Motor Company's innovative T-Matic technology which includes the four gear rotary gearbox that allows the rider to shift gears like a conventional bike except without the need to press a clutch. Further to this, the rider can start the bike in any gear and even while braking, the bike will come to a halt in any gear without jerks or stalling the engine. To make matters even easier, TVS has put an electric start on the bike as standard fitment.”

Further the website adds, “The Jive also boasts of an anti knocking system to offer a smooth ride even at the lowest of speeds even in high gears. The rotary gearbox also allows the rider to reach neutral directly from any gear. Apart from that the Jive also boasts of contemporary styling, a 15 litre fuel tank, alloy wheels and under seat storage that can keep a small umbrella or water bottle apart from the vehicle documents.”

About the price and availability of TVS Jive the website writes, “Practicality and comfort are the forte behind this bike and so far it does look like TVS has managed to achieve what they set out for. Priced at Rs. 42,235/- ex-showroom, Delhi, the Jive may just have the market dancing to a new tune.”

TVS Jive has offered an attractive looks and advance technology. The bike will be the biggest competitor of recently launched Bajaj Platina 125.

Honda Launches Honda Accord V6 with Sunroof in India

Recently, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) Ltd announced to launch latest version of flagship sedan Accord 3.5L V6. HSCI is the leading manufacturer of premium cars in India. Honda Accord V6 is enhanced with exterior style and an Electric Sunroof. The car has some additional luxury features also.

Honda Accord V6 gets an impressive introduction with Sunroof feature. About the car, www.zigwheels.com, an online news portal of auto, writes, “Apart from the sunroof, the V6 Accord now features Ambient Light and Footlights in the wheel wells in order to bring out the element of interior style and enhance visibility within the car in the dark. The car also gets two sets of keyless entry for customer convenience. A Bluetooth interface with your mobile phone has also been included in the car and the best part is that despite the addition of all these features the price of the car hasn't changed drastically.”

Further we get added information, “Incidentally, the features like the footlight, mobile Bluetooth interface and 2 sets of keyless entry are also available on the 2.4 litre Accord variants as well.”

Honda Accord V6 car is priced at Rs. 18,52,000 for Honda Accord 2.4L MT model in Ex-showroom, Delhi. Honda Accord 2.4L AT is priced at Rs. 19,27,000. Honda Accord 3.5L V6 (sunroof) is priced at Rs 26,15,000.

In the conclusion, above mentioned website writes, “Honda Siel went right ahead and decided that the Accord could do with an electric sunroof as well as some other knick-knacks to make it an even better proposition for customers looking at entry level luxury cars.”

We already have seen the performance of Honda cars in the world market. Honda was appeared in Top 10 cars of 2007 also. However, Honda’s performance was not well in Top 10 cars of 2006. Finally, Honda gets the biggest popularity when it unveils new hybrid at Paris Motor Show.

Bajaj Auto Launches Bajaj Platina 125

Recently, Bajaj Auto introduced new Platina 125 in Indian market. On this occasion, Mr. S Sridhar who is the CEO (Two Wheeler) of Bajaj Auto Ltd said, “The new Platina 125cc is a workhorse with premium features like Electric Start and 5-Speed gear box as standard. This bike makes for easy commuting even on rough roads and provides an amazing value for money package.” The statement was published in www.zigwheels.com, an online news portal about Auto industry.

Further the news portal writes about Bajaj Platina 125 price, “The price-tag of Rs. 36,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), makes the new Platina the cheapest motorcycle in the country with an electric start as a standard fitment.” I think the price tag is very affordable in Indian motor bike market. At first, price of the bike attracts almost all Indian consumers.

In the consequence the news portal writes, “With the new Platina 125, the Akurdi-based bike-maker is once again hoping to strengthen its position in the steadily growing mass motorcycle segment. The entry-level motorcycle market cannot be ignored by any bike-maker, as this segment packs in immense potential for multiple players to successfully thrive in a densely populated country like ours.” Sure, the Platina 125 creates some hope to strengthen the Indian motorcycle segment.

About overall looks of Platina 125 the news portal writes, “Apart from new graphics and all-black paint scheme, externally the design remains unchanged. In the melee of the 100cc workhorses, the Platina is also the only one to feature a 5-speed transmission at such an incredible price-tag.”

Overall, the new bike of Bajaj Auto - Platina 125 gives a new looks in motorcycle segment of India. It is as affordable as featured with newer technology and beautiful design.

We already have seen the performance of Bajaj Pulsar 135LS in Indian market. Now, new bike Bajaj Platina 125 is ready to hit the Indian motorcycle market.

Ford Launches Ford Figo in India

Recently, the much awaited car of Ford – Figo launched in India. On this occasion, Michale Boneham who is the President and Managing Director of Ford India said, “The car is unbelievably priced for the Indian customers. Class leading space, class leading technology and first time the option of blue tooth is available in B segment cars. Right cost of ownership, not just surprising it is great. But the overall equation for a cost of ownership point of view: fuel economy, as well as parts protection. So great host of things, we have been able to put together for this great planet” The statement was published in sify.com, an online news portal.

Further, www.zigwheels.com which is an auto news portal writes about Ford Figo, “We quite liked the Ford Figo when we chanced to drive it just last month, and our verdict for the car was certainly positive albeit if Ford India managed to price the car sensibly. Pricing for the new hatch has just been revealed, and Ford seems to have gone for the jugular - the Figo will start from Rs 3.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base version 1.2 petrol. The 1.4-litre diesel engine option will start from Rs 4,47,900 (ex-showroom Delhi).”

In a comparative look of Ford Figo prices, the news portal writes, “Pricing is at par with the respective new benchmarks for hatchbacks. The 1.2 petrol Figo will equal the smaller but newer Chevrolet Beat in its pricing, while the 1.4 diesel is almost at par with the Maruti Suzuki Ritz. The diesel variant will also undercut the newly launched Volkswagen Polo 1.2 diesel by almost half a lakh of rupees.”

Prices of Figo 1.2 Petrol version for different variants are - Lxi - Rs 3,49,900; Exi - Rs 3,81,900; Zxi - Rs 3,99,900 and Titanium - Rs 4,42,900.

On the other hand, Prices of Figo 1.4 TDCi Diesel version for different variants are - Lxi - 4,47,900; Exi - 4,72,900; Zxi - 4,96,900 and Titanium - 5,29,900.

Now, Ford has decided to compete with others small cars in Indian auto industry. So, it has launched Figo on affordable prices according to the needs and capability of Indian consumers.

Nissan Micra Unveiled by Nissan

During the Nissan Micra’s reveal Carlos Ghosn says, “Combine 25 years’ experience of designing compact cars for city driving… with a totally new, versatile platform and Nissan production know-how… and the result is modern, simple and destined to be a serious competitor on the world stage.”

Wheelosphere.org writes about the design of Nissan Micra, “Retaining its compact dimensions, the new car is slightly longer and marginally lower, while its longer wheelbase enables a ‘wheels-at-each-corner’ stance, the main reason behind the Nissan Micra’s roomier interior.”

Further the website writes about All-new Engine and CVT, “Both engine options in Europe are available with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or Nissan’s all-new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The wide gear coverage enables the 1.2-litre engine to achieve the economy of a 1.0-litre as well as brisk acceleration.”

Finally the website writes about Comfort, function, equipment and Safety, “Globally, equipment levels differ by market, but the new Micra is available with some key technological innovations which are designed to simplify day-to-day life for its owners.

The incorporation of the V-platform is one major factor contributing to the car’s improved impact safety. The car is designed to absorb the forces of a frontal impact, thanks to the sophisticated crumple zones, while maintaining cabin integrity due to its highly reinforced body shell. In Europe, the Nissan Micra will be fitted with ABS, dual front airbags, curtain and side airbags, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and pretensioner seatbelts as standard equipment.”

As per the above mentioned website, “Sales of the new Nissan Micra will start in Thailand in March and European sales will begin in November 2010.”

We already have seen the performance of Chevy Beat and the Volkswagen Polo in Indian car market. Now, Japanese giant Nissan is set to storm India and the world with the latest generation small car - the Micra.

The biggest car company – Nissan is moving car production out of established markets like Europe and Japan. Now, the company has targeted low cost production hubs around the world - Thailand, India, Mexico and China.

Nissan Micra is the fourth generation car of Nissan which unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Micra will be produced in India at the Renault-Nissan alliance’s massive plant at Oragadam near Chennai. The plant boasts of a maximum capacity of 400,000 units a year.

Nissan has planned to produce just 70,000 Micras in its first year of operation in India. Micra will be sold in about 160 countries.