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TVS has unveiled its 250cc concept bike ,Draken at 2014 Auto Expo.  Draken concept  gets 250cc, 4 stroke, liquid cooled and single cylinder engine. The engine of the Draken can deliver maximum power output of 38.50 bhp at 12000 rpm and maximum torque output of 23 Nm at 9500 rpm. The engine is mated to a six speed manual gearbox for smooth and comfortable ride. It gets more features like a structural sub frame, short tail, LED headlamp with daytime running lights and ABS. It gets the high performance reverse free flow exhaust type. The placement of the exhaust kept almost below to the engine is one of the important features of Draken motorcycle.

 

Honda has showcased its CX-01 (CX-crossover) off-road and commuter motorcycle.The CX-01 mainly targets the youth.It gets the features like high ground clearance,high damper rate ans strong suspension.It will be very useful to the youth who want to ride with the bike beyond the city limit.

The pictures of CX-01 are displayed below…

Honda has showcased its new Activa with 125cc engine at the ongoing 2014 Auto Expo. The new Honda Activa gets 125cc engine which can generate maximum power output of 8.6 bhp at 6500 rpm and 10.12 Nm of maximum torque. It will come with optional disc brake and telescopic forks suspension at the front. It will come with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. It features combi brake technology and digital instrument console.Here you can check out the images of new Honda Activa…

The Ford Fiesta 2014 engine details are described below.

The Ford Fiesta comes in both petrol and diesel options. The petrol engine is powered by 1.5 litre offering the maximum power output of 108 BHP where as the diesel engine gets a 1.5 litre TDCi type churning out the maximum power of 89 BHP and maximum torque of 204 NM which is quite outstanding. Along with that, the company has introduced its famous 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine which churns out the peak power of 123 BHP and peak torque of 170 NM respectively.

The Renault KWID concept car unveiled at the Delhi Auto Show highlights both Renault’s commitment to new markets, such as India, as well as the company’s ability to produce appealing products in the compact car segment. The vehicle’s fun, yet robust design, along with its technology-driven features, is targeted at meeting the needs of young customers in these markets.

A ROBUST YET JOYFUL VEHICLE

The KWID was designed with inputs from Renault Design India and is covered by the ‘Explore’ petal of Renault’s lifecycle-based design strategy. The vehicle’s exciting proportions and dimensions as well as very short overhangs give the impression of a bouncing vehicle, while its oversized wheels protrude past the fenders and make the KWID look like a buggy car.

The playfulness of the vehicle’s exterior design is offset by a robust appearance due to its protective guards and chunky wings, which exude an impression of strength. The vehicle comes with a two-wheel drive transmission, but projects the facade of an off-road car.

The interior of the KWID is designed to serve as a snug cocoon and is inspired by a bird’s nest. The vehicle’s seats, suspended over a solid base in white, give an impression of lightness, while their 2-tone elastomer material provides a sense of brightness. The KWID also features rear air conditioning with controls on the driver seat’s back as well as ventilation through concentric perforations. The dashboard is an integrated tablet for commanding the navigation of the Flying Companion.

A HIGH-TECH CONCEPT CAR

Beyond the playful and imaginative styling of the KWID, the concept car also comes equipped with a host of technology-driven features, led by its Flying Companion. Aimed at offering a safe as well as fun driving experience, the Flying Companion is the first of its kind in the automotive world. Taking off from the rotating rear portion of the KWID’s roof, the Flying Companion can be operated in one of two modes – the automatic mode using a pre-programmed flying sequence and GPS location as well as the manual mode, which enables the companion to be controlled using a tablet inside the vehicle. The Flying Companion can be used for a variety of purposes, including scouting traffic, taking landscape pictures and detecting obstacles on the road ahead.

“Customers in new markets are much younger. Their expectations are different and customers are basically gamers. They tend to take a closer interest in technology and want to enjoy themselves. This concept car meets those needs in a variety of ways, but mainly thanks to the Flying Companion which makes driving both safe and fun. This is the very first time in the long automotive history we can dry on earth with an eye in the sky. It’s an amazing feature!” Serge Mouangue, Brand Manager and LCI Manager.

The KWID is also Z.E ready – being pre-disposed to receive batteries for electric use – and comes with a charging plug behind the Renault logo. The KWID is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission to combine driving enjoyment with low fuel consumption. Other technology-rich features include electric operated front bench seat on a center rail, electric opening doors, LED lighting, lack of gearshift and command keys next to the steering. The vertically-mounted TFT touchscreen display acts as the dashboard in the KWID and also provides access to connected services.

DESIGNED BY AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

A multinational concept car, the KWID is the first of its kind in Renault to target new markets. Renault Designers around the world, including India cooperated to conceive a vehicle made for local markets and designed to meet the latters’ needs. The interior of the vehicle was designed by François Grenier (Technocentre Design, France) based on original drawings by Mishu Batra (Renault Design India) and the exterior by Anton Shamenkov (of Russian origins, Technocentre Design, France) based on original drawings by Jean Semeriva (Studio Design Brazil). The colors and materials of the vehicle were worked upon by Neha Lad (Indian trainee, Technocentre Design) and developed by Chie Yanagisawa (Japanese designer, Technocentre Design). Axel Breun (Technocentre Design) was the overall Project Manager.
“Renault Design is a highly international team with studios in France, Romania, Brazil, Korea and India. This concept car is a reflection of the distinctly international flavour of our design network.” Laurens Van Den Acker, Head of Industrial Design.

Honda unveils CX01 bike concept along with the Honda CTR 650F and CBR 650F.

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Isuzu Motors, the iconic Japanese automobile maker and a recognized diesel-engine expert, today unveiled its globally successful “ISUZU D-MAX Space Cab” India’s First Multi-Utility Pickup at the Delhi Motor Show.

A globally proven and successful product, the Isuzu D-MAX Space Cab is the first such product in the Indian pickup truck market. With a specially built in cabin space of 1.5 feet behind the drivers’ seat, the D-MAX Space Cab offers Multi-utility capability to the pickup truck. The Space Cab is targeted to the Owner Driven customer, the largest and fastest growing segment in India.

On the occasion, Mr. Takashi Kikuchi, President and Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “In India, the pickup truck segment is one of the largest and fastest growing segments in Commercial Vehicles (CV), accounting to 35% of the total CV market. With the growth in the Indian economy and the resulting pickup truck market dynamics, we estimate India to be the world’s largest 1 Tn pickup truck market by 2023. The Isuzu D-MAX is one of the world’s favourite pickup truck brands, preferred world over by the Owner driven customers”

The Owner driven customer segment, businessman who drives his own pickup truck is a fast emerging segment. These customers want pickup trucks that they can drive with ownership, and also sometimes use as their multi-utility vehicles. Valuable cargo and equipment – power tools, hardware and electronics, perishable and exotic cargo can be safely carried inside the specially built in cabin space. The owner can also use this for carrying personal belongings – luggage, music system, pets etc. With loaded features like air conditioning, power windows, styling and comfort to match, the D-MAX offers a refined global experience for the first time to the Indian customers.

Powered by the world renowned 2.5 litre Isuzu diesel engine which offers a max power of 100 kW power at 3600 rpm, the D-MAX Space cab offers unmatched fuel efficiency, reliability, durability and power. Isuzu is known for building tough, durable and long lasting vehicles and the D-MAX carries this tradition in India.

Along with the unveiling of the D-MAX Space cab, Isuzu Motors also showcased the D-MAX Single Cab, India’s First Global Pickup which was launched in India in 2013 as a CBU imported from Thailand, and has now been customized for the Indian market. The D-MAX range of pickup will be assembled at the Hindustan Motors Chennai car plant where Isuzu Motors also assembles its MU-7 Sports Utility Vehicle. The D-MAX Space cab will soon be launched in India at a value for money price, and will be available at Isuzu dealerships in India, including Delhi-NCR.

Honda rolls out its most successful scooter Activa with new 125cc engine.Now the Honda Activa enters into its 125cc segment. The new Activa receives some exterior changes such as new turn indicators, blackened headlight crown, new grab rail, redesigned tail lights and slightly stepped rear seat. It will compete with the scooters like Vespa, Suzuki Access and Swish and Mahindra’s Duro and Rodeo. We can expect the price of new Activa at Rs.55,000 approximately…

Honda has launched two 650cc bikes at the ongoing Auto Expo.Honda Motorcycles introduced its new sportsbike known as CBR650F and it will reach the Indian market by 2016. The Honda cBR650F is expected with a price of under Rs.7 lakh. The new bike will give a tough competition to similar other bikes such as Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Triumph Street Triple.

The middle weight CBR650F will be powered by a 4 cylinder DOHC engine which produces the displacement very close to 650cc. The engine will churn out the maximum power of 87 BHP at 11,000 RPM and maximum torque of 6.4 KGM at 8000 RPM which will be mated to a six speed gearbox.

The engine will be provided with the PGM-FI electronic fuel injection and it has been tuned for high delivery of torque in the low to mid rpm range. The bike will be fitted with a standard Anti Lock Braking System which will improve braking efficiency.

The stunning French auto manufacturer Renault displayed its two new faceliftted versions namely Koleos Premium SUV and Fluence Sedan at the Auto Expo. The Koleos is well incorporated with an innovative front grille and styling. The car is powered by a 2.0 litre diesel engine which can produce the peak power output of 23 BHP mated along with an optional six speed manual gearbox. Similarly, Renault Fluence gets a new face with the company’s emblem affixed on the new grille offering a bold and strong look to the vehicle. The vehicle also comes with a new bumper and a few modifications at the rear. Overall, the Fluence looks more sportier than the others and the engines would be continued without any changes.