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Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Honda CD 110 Dream commuter launched at INR 41,100

In a bid to close in on the market leader Hero Motocorp in the commuter segment, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched its third 110 cc motorcycle from the Dream family. Called the Honda CD 110 Dream, the latest entrant is the most affordable Honda motorcycle in the country at INR 41,100 (ex-showroom Delhi).
The commuter is powered by a 110 cc air-cooled engine which makes 8.25 hp at 7,500 rpm and 8.63 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm, and comes mated to a 4-speed gearbox. The CD 110 returns a claimed mileage of 74 km/l.

The Honda CD 110 Dream is the most affordable motorcycle in the brand’s stable.

Visually, the new bike is not very different from the other Dream family

Toyota Corolla Platinum limited edition launched to celebrate Ramadan

Al-Futtaim Motors, the official distributor of Toyota cars in the UAE, has launched the Toyota Corolla Platinum limited edition to celebrate the sacred month of Ramadan.
Based on the entry level variant of the new Corolla, the Platinum special edition adds certain dealer level fitments which improve the value for money quotient of the sedan.

Toyota Corolla Platinum Edition celebrates the sacred month of Ramadan.

The limited edition model is equipped with special two tone leather seats, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, 3M window tint and ORVM garnish. The regular Corolla comes with standard features such as ABS,

Caterpillar India to start export of fully-made equipment

Caterpillar will soon begin exports of fully-made equipment from India. Speaking exclusively to IndianAutosBlog on the sidelines of the launch of the 424B backhoe loader in Chennai, Vivek Chandrasekharan, director for sales & marketing, Asia Region, Building Construction Products, confirmed this.
At present, the company exports transmission components and axles. Fully made CAT transmission units, along with hydraulic pumps and components are exported. At first, said Chandrasekharan, is a components strategy (for exports). A logical follow up, he added, would be that of fully-made equipment.

Caterpillar 424B Backhoe Loader press shot

Caterpillar India will soon begin exports of fully-made equipment to Africa and the Middle East.

Datsun redi-Go showcased at annual shareholders meeting

The Datsun redi-Go concept which made its first public appearance at the Auto Expo in January has been showcased in Japan, at Nissan’s annual general meeting of shareholders which was presided by Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Chairman, Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Datsun redi-Go at Nissan's shareholders meeting Japan

The Redi-Go, based on the CMF-A platform, launches next year.

The redi-Go concept previews Datsun’s third product which will sit below the Go. The concept also sets the design direction for the future Dasun

Jaguar Land Rover to create more SVR models

The Range Rover Sport SVR, the fastest road car ever built by the British SUV specialist, made its Goodwood debut in the form a development prototype, marking the birth of JLR’s new performance moniker ‘SVR’.

Range Rover Sport SVR prototype press shot front

The Range Rover Sport SVR will not be the only JLR product of its kind.

Nissan India to launch GT-R

Nissan will launch its flagship GT-R in India, as per a report on Autocar India. Until now, the company was reportedly worried about our country’s fuel quality, preventing Nissan from bringing the GT-R to India.
It must be mentioned that there are a few units of the GT-R in India imported individually. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and India’s first F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan are two private owners. The GT-R was also showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo by Nissan India.

The 2015 version of the GT-R was shown last year at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The 2015 edition of the GT-R was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in November last year. The car is powered by the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 developing 550 PS at 6,400 rpm and 632 Nm of torque between 3,200 rpm to 5,800 rpm. A 6-speed auto gearbox is used to send power to all four wheels.
Significant to the 2015 model is an all-new “precision-constructed, multi-material hybrid body”, that combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum to achieve high stiffness and light weight, says Nissan.
Other improvements made in the car include a modified front stabilizer, new bush links, electronic control of shock absorber valves, better brakes, multi LED headlights and an optional carbon fiber rear wing.
Earlier this year, Nissan India pulled out the 370Z sportscar citing lack of demand.
Competitors: Porsche 911, Jaguar F-Type, Audi R8 (in terms of price)
Expected Price: INR 1.2-1.5 crores ex-showroom