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Triumph has launched the new Bonneville Bobber bike in India at a price of Rs.9.09 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Based on the Bonneville T120 engine platform, the styling of the Bonneville Bobber has been inspired from the bobber bikes of 1940s.

Mr Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India Pvt. Ltd. commented, “Our ambition was to deliver a genuine bobber – without compromise to the ride, comfort or rider
control, to have it ride just like a Triumph should. The Triumph Bobber delivers a truly class defining riding dynamic, further strengthening our repertoire in India.”

“Triumph Motorcycles is the fastest growing luxury motorcycle brand in India. With segment-leading technology, safety and rideability our motorcycles ensure a complete riding experience. Taking our obsession with creating THE perfect ride forward, Triumph has set a high benchmark for the luxury two-wheeler segment. With a hard-to-beat product lineup across 5 categories, collaborations with several motorsports events and training schools In India, our goal is not just to dominate the market but to upgrade the entire biking experience in India.”

Unparalleled heritage, stunning custom style

The latest addition to the Bonneville family, Triumph introduces the all-new premium custom Bonneville Bobber. Born in an unparalleled bloodline of Triumph bobber customs that stretch all the way back to the 1940’s, it perfectly encapsulates the minimalist styling principles, muscular stance and purposeful engineering attitude of a genuine bobber.

Stripping the Bonneville T120 back to its purest essence, it delivers all the hallmarks of a real bobber, with clean lines and low stance, single seat, wide flat bars, minimal bodywork and headlight, sculpted tank, wire spoked wheels with wide rear wheel and that all-important hard tail look.

The Bobber’s stunning features include an authentic battery box with stainless steel strap, bar end mirrors, rear mudguard loop, carb styled twin throttle bodies, broad adjustable levers, traditional rubber gaiters, classic rear ‘drum brake’ inspired hub, new side panel and sprocket cover with removable inspection cap.

A genuine factory custom, the Bobber features a whole host of premium finishes including bronze 1200HT engine badges and the signature Triumph makers mark triangle, brushed engine covers, branded locking fuel cap, silver satin and graphite handlebar risers.

There are four premium colour options to choose from:

Ironstone, with a matt finish
Morello Red
Stunning Competition Green and Frozen Silver, with a stylish British racing twist
Jet Black

Mumbai, 29th March 2017: India’s leading tyre manufacturer CEAT Ltd had been ranked highest in India for OE Tyre customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power 2017 India Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Index (TCSI) Study released on 28th March 2017. CEAT ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction, with a score of 893 (on a 1,000-point scale), and performed well in the appearance factor. Interestingly, owing to constant thrust on quality standards, the company has had five big ticket OEM entries in the past two years including Renault, MSIL Swift, Hyundai, Mahindra TUV 300 and Wagon R. It has also developed three new patterns for OEMs.

The study, now in its 17th year, measures satisfaction among original equipment tyre owners during the first 12 to 24 months of ownership across four factors: appearance, ride, durability and traction/handling.

In order to ensure utmost customer satisfaction, CEAT has invested heavily on creating and maintaining state of the art R&D and manufacturing facilities. The company boasts of excellence in manufacturing automation and has received Manufacturing Excellence Award from British Safety Council 2016 and the Sword of Honor, the highest safety award by British Council for its Halol plant recently.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arnab Banerjee, ED- Operations, CEAT said, “CEAT stands by the promise of making mobility safer and smarter every day. For that, we ensure that our efforts go into making the safest products for our customers. We are able to provide superior quality products due to the extensive testing conducted in our in-house objective testing facility which also houses new simulation technology for predictive testing. The survey acts as a testament to CEAT’s product and service offerings and going forward we will always be committed to enhancing the consumer experience with the brand.”

A press release from JD Power quoted Director Kaustav Roy saying, “Since Tyre brand perception is a key driver when considering replacement Tyres, it may be prudent for the Tyre manufacturers to better engage with customers during the early stages of vehicle ownership. A positive product experience, coupled with sustained customer engagement, is likely to help drive the replacement demand.”

The 2017 India Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Index (TCSI) Study is based on 3,346 responses from new-vehicle owners who purchased their vehicle between May 2014 and August 2015. The study was fielded between May and August 2016.

CEAT has always been active in consumer engagement in the PCR segment in the past that includes break through campaigns including superstition series featuring Irfan khan, our gripp your stories campaign and the recent CEAT it helps campaign.

Nissan India today announced the launch of the New Terrano with the introduction of 22 brand new features to strengthen its smarter and bolder appeal to customers. The New Terrano is equipped with a host of optional new equipment for added style and convenience. The result is a compact SUV that complements the lifestyle of today’s Indian consumers—an attractive choice for people expecting a smarter SUV with a bold road presence. The New Terrano’s starting price is Rs. 9.97 Lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai).

Commenting on the launch, Satinder Singh Bajwa, Vice President – Sales, Network and Customer Relations, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The New Nissan Terrano embodies our commitment to keep focused on what consumers want and value. The New Terrano keeps its bold road presence, in line with Nissan’s global SUV heritage, while offering a more refined interior space and smart features. The 22 new smart and bold features will empower our customers to enjoy a more comfortable, convenient and pleasurable drive in style.”

The 22 new features include new Premium Dual Tone Interior, Cruise Control, 7.0 Touchscreen Navigation system, Steering Mounted Audio/Phone Control,, One Touch Lane Change Indicator, Anti-pinch Driver Side Window, and new Steering Wheel Design. Together, all the new features enhance the amenities for the driver and occupants, rendering a more pleasurable driving experience.

The New Terrano is an example of Nissan’s global SUV heritage translated into a Made-in-India SUV to prowl the country’s roads—in cities or in the countryside. Designed for domination, the New Terrano comes with the option of a 6-Speed Advanced Auto Drive which offers smooth, computer-controlled gearshifts for a stress-free drive in city traffic and on open highways. Variants of the New Nissan Terrano are competitively priced, placing it among the most attractive packages in its segment. It will be available at the following prices (ex-showroom Chennai):

XL – Rs.997,935
XED – Rs.997,935
XLD (O) – Rs.1,190,669
XVD PRE AMT – Rs.1,418,354
XVD PRE – Rs.1,358,437

Designed with precision, the Terrano demonstrates refined engineering and muscular good looks. This goes hand-in-hand with its capable handling, enabling the driver to stylishly navigate any on-road situation. The New Terrano maintains the model’s high ground clearance of 205mm, low turning radius of 5.2 m, fuel efficiency of 19.87km/L and the 2-year/50,000 km warranty and free roadside assistance.
To learn more about the New Nissan Terrano, visit https://www.nissan.in/ or https://www.facebook.com/nissanindia/ and search #SmarterBolder
The Nissan Terrano has been the company’s flagship SUV in India since 2013. The array of features available on the New Nissan Terrano augment its convenience for occupants and accentuates its brawny road profile to set it apart from the other vehicles in its segment.

With the growing need for eco-friendly transport across Indian cities, OK Play, the manufacturers of India’s first 100% indigenously designed and developed pollution free plastic body E-Vehicles , now drives into E- Two Wheeler segment with 100% indigenously designed, developed and manufactured in India, the next generation, environment-friendly, zero pollution Green E-Scooters & E-Bikes.

The Models launched are E Letriko, E Bravo, M-Ezee, Funk E, Self E and E Trend.

OK Play India’s Managing Director Mr. Rajan Handa said “With government efforts like FAME (faster adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles in India) and NEMMP (national electric mobility mission plan), the electric vehicle market, including two wheelers, has been growing rapidly. With the government’s aim to make India an E-mobility nation by 2030, the launch of our Electric Two Wheelers will be our humble contribution in providing pollution free vehicle transport solutions.

Talking on the USPs of the OK Play E-Scooter, Mr. Rajan Handa, said, “The next generation OK Play E-Bike & E-Scooters have multiple advantages. Apart from being lightweight, OK Play E-Two Wheelers are made from the highest quality plastic which is completely safe, rugged and sturdily designed for the latest generation with easy to grip handles available in a range of vibrant colours .These two wheelers can also be easily charged at home.”

Speaking on the decision to foray into e-two wheelers, Mr Handa said “ Presently the Indian two wheeler market contributes to 80% of the total Automobile Industry and the top 10 cities such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, UP, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi and Andhra Pradesh contributes to 80% of this Two Wheeler industry.

Mr Handa looks for 30% conversion of this Two Wheeler Industry into E-Vehicles and he plans to capture 10% of this market in the next two – three years.

Sharing the marketing plans Mr. Handa said “OK Play E-Two Wheelers will be manufactured in the state of the art manufacturing plant located at Sohna, Kurukshertra, Surat, Ahmednagar, Ranipet, Kolkata, Guwahati and in Cuttack. These plants are with the capacity of producing thousand E-Two Wheelers per plant per shift with a total production of approximately 96000 vehicles per year.

Mr Handa further said that his valuable customers will be supported with service after sales through its dealer’s network and authorized service centres having stock of genuine spare parts and a team of company trained man power.

The light, sturdy, comfortable and aesthetically designed OK Play E-Scooter & E-Bike would provide safe, affordable, convenient, pollution-free transport solution to commuters, a real blessing, especially in large metros like Delhi which are struggling with a dangerous level of vehicular pollution.

OK Play claims a range of 80 kms on a single charge with an average speed of 40 kms per hour.

“With OK Play’s air and noise pollution-free Green E-Scooters & E-Bike, we are moving further ahead with our vision of contributing towards creating a pollution-free world”, added Mr. Handa.

Honda has propelled the 2017 BS-IV compliant Aviator at a beginning cost of Rs 52,077 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The main other change, aside from BS-IV compliance, is the incorporation of the automatic headlamp on highlight.

The Aviator is a slightly more premium scooter as compared to Honda’s uber-popular Activa. While powered by the same 110cc, air-cooled, four-stroke engine as the Activa, the Aviator is slightly longer and taller, and features an (optional) front disc brake, larger 12-inch front wheel and a better telescopic front suspension when compared to the Activa’s spring-loaded hydraulic type. The Aviator also features under-seat mobile charging.

The entry-level drum brake variant will cost Rs 52,077, the drum alloy variant Rs 54,022 and the top-of-the-line disc brake variant Rs 56,454 (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). It will be available in four colours – red, white, black and matte silver

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer, today announced the start of production for its premium SUV Tiguan at its Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra. The Tiguan was first showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo in 2016 and its introduction this year, will mark the brands presence in the growing SUV segment.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “We are delighted to introduce one of our most successful global products to the Indian market. The Tiguan will be our premium SUV offering for India and will cater to the unceasing demand in the segment. Our customers will now have an extended portfolio, ranging from hatchback to executive sedan, to meet their requirements at our showrooms.”

The Tiguan is set to make a mark in the Indian market while retaining its core brand elements of world class safety, performance and a fun driving experience. It will be available with a 2.0L TDI engine mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox offering a perfect blend of performance, efficiency and luxury. The body proportions of the latest Volkswagen SUV are sporty and exude charisma with its stylish design. It is already making waves in Europe and the second generation Tiguan is the undisputed best-selling SUV in its class

The Nissan Kicks SUV, which made its worldwide introduction in 2016 in Brazil will be propelled in India in the third quarter of 2018. It will be based on the upcoming Renault Kaptur’s platform. This is a modified version of Renault’s proven M0 platform that underpins cars like the Duster and Lodgy, which are known for their robust mechanicals.

The M0 is additionally a basic piece of the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s stage technique in India, which is basically revolved around two stages. While the CMF-A and CMF-A+ stages support Renault and Nissan’s (and later Mitsubishi’s) little to average size car range in India, the M0 stage will take into account higher finished results. The minimal effort M0 stage has turned out to be a cash cow for Renault internationally and is in a perfect world suited for business sectors like India.

Both the Kaptur and kicks will use the same modified version of the platform, the “top hats” will entirely different. The kicks design and styling will be same as the South American car.

Regarding the design and styling part, it is sharply styled, with lots of distinctive design touches like a floating roof, massive wheel arches and a wraparound visor look, the kicks won’t have a problem on Indian roads. Important thing is that the edgy design has not compromised practicality and Nissan claims that it has a good space in the back seat.

The cars that are based on the M0 platform comes with a choice of two engines, a 1.6 petrol and the vulnerable 1.5 K9K diesel and therefore these are liable to be carried forward into the kicks as well. The 1.5 diesel is anticipated to be the mainstay but it’s liable that in its latest and current version there will be a bump up in power and torque.

Nissan has set an aggressive focus of 30,000 Kicks in its first entire year of generation with an extra 20,000 units reserved for fares. Estimating will be pivotal for the Kicks’ prosperity and Nissan may do well to undermine its opponents to get some truly necessary piece of the overall industry.

In the midst of much expectation, Triumph authoritatively uncovered three new Street Triple models that are the 2017 Street Triple R, Street Triple S, and Street Triple RS in January. Power source for every one of them are the recently created 765 cc triple-chamber engine tuned to deliver three distinct states of power – 113 hp in the S, 118 hp in the R and 123 hp in the RS to be exact.

While the Street Triple S makes 53 pd ft of torque, both the R and RS versions build up a somewhat more 56 pound-feet. Contrasted with the active model, the power and torque figures are extensively increased. Rather than utilizing the at first expected Tiger 800’s motor, Triumph decided on another unit as the broke/stroke of 78 mm x 53.4 mm is part less little than the Tiger’s.

The crankshaft, pistons and swingarm are all new as Triumph included over 80 new parts for greater agility that decreased the weight by two kilograms compared to the existing Street Triple R. Electronic aids like traction control, ride-by-wire and different riding modes are provided for all the three models.

Additionally, the R and RS will come featuring slipper clutch and a full colour TFT dashboard with five-ways to toggle through the electronic package. The RS also gets a quickshifter and lap timer besides cosmetic changes like new radiator cowls, air inlets, fly screen and other body panels.

The first and second gear ratios have been said to be shortened for aggressive acceleration. The standard ABS system can be turned off or adjusted in R and RS models and they also gain Daytime Running Lights. The S and R are shod on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres while the RS’ rims are wrapped around by the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber.

The seat height of S stands at 31.89 inches and for the R and RS it’s 32.48 inches abreast. The range-topping RS is claimed to be track focussed and it composes of a preload adjustable and rebound damping Showa 41 mm big piston fork up front and an Ohlins-sourced monoshock rear.

As for the brakes, the British manufacturer offers Brembo M50 four-piston, radially-mounted monobloc calipers with dual 310 mm discs up front and a brembo single piston caliper with a 220 mm disc at the back. The five riding modes to choose from are Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Customised. Besides, the RS will be sold in Matte Silver Ice and Phantom Black hues.

The 2017 Street Triple R is now devoid of Track mode and gets Brembo M4.32 calipers along with a downgraded 41 mm USD fully-adjustable front fork and Showa piggyback monoshock reservoir. It will be made available in three colour schemes namely Jet Black, Matte Aluminum Silver, and Crystal White.

The S model is claimed to be for daily use with only two riding modes being Rain and Road. It also has the front brake downgraded to a two-piston sliding caliper unit and comes in Diablo Red and Phantom Black paint jobs. As all three models are scheduled to arrive in international markets separately from March to May, Triumph is reported to introduce the new Street Triples at around June-July period in India. With local assembly, the entry S could be priced at Rs. 9.5 lakh while the RS variant may go up to Rs. 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom).