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Tata Safari Storme replaces the Maruti Gypsy in the Indian Army which has served nearly 25 years in the Army.

According to the reports, the Indian Army has given an initial order of 3198 vehicles with Tata Motors and they would probably increase to 10 times in the forthcoming years. Tata Motors will get a Rs 1300 crore deal to supply high-mobility military trucks to the army.

Instated first in the Indian armed force in 1991, the Maruti Gypsy has been the most strong decision given its drive-capacity crosswise over shifted landscapes, ease of proprietorship and tough form. But it is based on petrol engine and due to low fuel efficiency and few number of petrol pumps in remote regions, especially in high altitudes, the Army is in a plan to replace the Maruti Gypsy.

Compared to petrol, diesel is a more widely available option. In this case the Tata Safari Storme is a suitable one.

Tata Safari Storme is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine being a good package of power and fuel economy. The motor churns out 154bhp and 400Nm of torque, while paired to a 6-speed transmission; while there is also a 148bhp and 320Nm version on the lower variants, paired to a 5-speed gearbox.

In addition, the SUV accompanies both 4×2 and 4×4 alternatives, which will help the SUV swim through damp grounds, abandon, snow, rock and each sort of shifted territory our nation brings to the table.

There are currently 30,000 Gypsys available in armed forces and this will slowly replaced with the new one. One of the oldest SUVs to enter India is the Maruti Gypsy and the model is available to the public on a made to order basis.

Mahindra Electric has named its new 4-Door electric car the e2o Plus. Now, beside naming the new electric vehicle, Mahindra has also released teaser images of the same.

The teaser of the 4-Door version is aimed at family buyers, who would prefer to have such comfort, as India is traditionally known to embrace such functional comforts.

Mahindra has officially announced that the new electric car will be called the “e2o Plus”. The e2o means “energy to oxygen”, which hints at its zero emissions, with it being a fully electric car.

The “Plus”, on the other hand, indicates being “positive” on the lives of the buyers and the environment by being a zero emissions car. With emission norms becoming stringent in India and awareness on the rise, Mahindra Electric’s new electric cars are likely to be well received in the coming years.

Expected to launch soon, the e2o Plus is the next generation model of the current e2o. Besides zero emissions, it will also come with low running costs and home charging facility.

Charging will also be carried out faster in the e2o Plus than with the e2o. Its range is also set to increase in the new generation model and bring with it new styling cues in the exteriors.

Mahindra also promises that the e2o Plus is full of plusses. It will also have additional space, besides improved range and fast charging. The Indian carmaker also believes that the e2o Plus “will be a game changer” among both electric cars and cars with fuel powertrains.

Buyers of the e2o Plus will also be relieved from fuel expenses, which cost them a bomb, even for mere commuting purposes, no matter how much the mileage of a vehicle is. Complete independence from dependence on fuel is in itself a boon and so e2o Plus is likely to be purchased in large volumes.

The feline is finally out of the bag. Bajaj Auto today has propelled the Bajaj Dominar 400 at a progressing public interview in New Delhi.

Focused at the adolescent driven gathering of people who need a blend of sport riding alongside the solace of a cruiser, the Bajaj Dominar 400 will be their leader image.

The Bajaj Dominar 400 is a 373.3 cc single cylinder, triple spark, 4 valve DTS-i mill coupled with a 6 speed gearbox. It is capable of producing 35 PS of maximum power at 8,000 rpm and 35 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm.

The top speed of the Dominar is 148 km/h, and it can complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.23 seconds.

The front disc is a 320 mm unit while the rear gets 230 mm (same size as the KTM Duke 390). Twin channel ABS optional. Bajaj Dominar 400 gets 110/70 profile up front and 150/60 section in the rear shod over 17 inch rims. The radial tyres have been sourced from MRF.

The bike will be available in Midnight Blue, twilight Plum and Moon White paint schemes.

The Bajaj Dominar 400 measures 2,156 mm in length, 813 mm in width and 1,112 mm in height. The wheelbase is 1,453 mm and the bike has a ground clearance of 157 mm.

The bike weighs 182 kg and its fuel tank can store 13 litre of fuel. It is also the first bike in India to have complete LED mosaic headlamps with balanced white light and vertical AHO (Auto Headlamps On).

The Bajaj Dominar 400 has been estimated at INR 1.36 lakhs for the standard variation and INR 1.50 lakhs for the ABS trim.

The bike will be sold by means of 80 showrooms crosswise over 22 towns. Test rides and show bikes will achieve dealerships beginning tomorrow. Online bookings have initiated and conveyances will start in January 2017.

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Renault has launched a more powerful 1.0-litre engine equipped Kwid at Rs.3.82 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Powering the new Kwid 1.0 is a three cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 999cc. The engine is paired to a 5-speed Manual gearbox and churns out peak power and torque figures of 68hp and 91Nm respectively.

The 1.0-litre engine is available only in the top-spec RXT variant. Though the cabin remains unchanged, the new Kwid 1.0 features some minor updates including silver-finished wing mirror housings and a checkered strip along the lower door panels. Also, for the first time in the segment, the updated Kwid gets seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters along with optional driver-side airbag.

It is expected that Renault will offer an AMT option for the Kwid 1.0 in the near future. The price (ex-showroom, Delhi) details of the Kwid 1.0 variants are

(i) Renault Kwid 1.0 RXT – Rs.3,98,000

(ii) Renault Kwid 1.0 RXT (O) – Rs.4,12,000

Bajaj Auto’s ‘V’, made from the metal of the invincible INS Vikrant has launched “Mission Vikrant 1971” to search for the 1300 officers and sailors that served on India’s first iconic aircraft carrier during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Mission Vikrant 1971, is a digital initiative to identify and share details of these war heroes that served on the INS Vikrant and preserve their stories for posterity.

Bajaj V through a dedicated micro-site – http://www.bajajauto.com/v/mission71/ invites entries from friends, families and well-wishers of 1971 INS Vikrant war veterans. The details will allow Bajaj Auto to trace and connect with these veteran naval bravehearts. The intent will be to find out more about their enduring journey on the INS Vikrant four and a half decades ago which will be showcased to the Indian Public.

Commenting on the campaign Mr Sumeet Narang, Vice President Marketing Bajaj Auto Ltd said “Ever since we unveiled the Bajaj V on Republic Day we have been inundated with calls asking us about the erstwhile INS Vikrant. We had made a celebrated documentary ‘Sons of Vikrant’ which captured stories and experiences of senior naval officers who served on INS Vikrant. We are pleased to announce the launch of Mission Vikrant 1971 which is the biggest ever countrywide search for the 1971 Vikrant war vetrans. We would like to record their stories for posterity, and present it to the country. The campaign is unique as it will use digital and social media to urge every Indian to help in the search.”

Bajaj V has launched a campaign on 15th August, Independence Day to let people know about the initiative which has reached around 40 lakh Indians. The endeavour is to reach 150 lakh people over the next 40 days so that they can in turn spread the message to trace and hear the stories of Indian war hero’s. On Republic Day, 26 Jan 2016, Bajaj Auto unveiled its new brand Bajaj V, which is made of the invincible metal of INS Vikrant. It has had huge success with across 1 lakh bikes sold in just 120 days of launch.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI) has offered a new dual tone color scheme for its 110cc Dream Yuga motorcycle. The newly introduced color is Black with Athletic Blue Metallic and is available in addition to the existing colors without any additional cost.

The Dream Yuga is powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, 110 cc, single-cylinder engine producing 8.25bhp of power and 8.63Nm of torque. The engine gets mated to a four-speed transmission gearbox.The engine is equipped with the revolutionary HET (Honda Eco Technology) which helps in delivering enhanced mileage. The tubeless tyres, viscous air filter and maintenance free battery significantly increase the durability of Dream Yuga. The motorcycle is comfortable to ride on both smooth roads and difficult terrains. This superb comfort is provided by light weight yet sturdy frame, longer suspension stroke and comfortable riding posture.

Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Customers are looking for more options in terms of modern styling and greater performance in the commuter segment. Dream Yuga leads Honda’s Dream series motorcycles which are proven, reliable, easy to maintain & highly fuel efficient. The new color will bring in additional youthfulness to the Dream Yuga.”

With the addition of new color, Honda Dream Yuga is now available in 6 sensational colors including Black with Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Black, Black with Radiant Red Metallic, Black with Heavy Grey Metallic and Sports Red.

After the huge success of the recently launched Innova Crysta, Toyota Kirloskar Motor today introduced the leading MPV in its petrol variant. The only vehicle in its segment, the all-new Innova Crysta petrol is equipped with a new 2.7 L Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence) petrol engine. Available in both Automatic & Manual transmission, the Innova Crysta Petrol delivers a power output of 166 PS and a torque of 245 Nm which translates to an experience of an enhanced cabin quietness, reduced vibration and faster acceleration.

Competitively priced in the range of Rs.13,72,800 and Rs.19,62,300 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) the bookings & deliveries of new Innova Crysta petrol will begin today.

A perfect combination of flawless luxury and effortless power, the Innova Crysta is designed to offer sport-utility inspired styling, robust engine and well-thought out features. It sets a new benchmark for tough and sophisticated exterior, enhanced interior, powerful and efficient powertrain and uncompromised luxury with a living-room-like comfort never seen before.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Akito Tachibana, Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “The Innova is an iconic brand and has long established itself as the number 1 MPV in the Indian market. This can be further reiterated with the overwhelming success of the new Innova Crysta which was launched earlier this year.

Often referred to as the segment creator, the brand Innova has proved itself again by being the first in the segment to offer a vehicle with a petrol variant. At Toyota, we are constantly striving to make our products even better catering to the varied and changing needs of our customers. We are confident that the new petrol variant of the Innova Crysta further reiterates Toyota’s commitment to the Indian market and will add to customer delight,” continued Mr. Tachibana.

Also sharing his thoughts on Toyota’s new offering, Mr. N. Raja, Director & Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd said, “The recently launched Innova Crysta has received an overwhelming response from the market. We are very thankful to our customers who have helped us realize this dream. We have already sold more than 24,000 units in a short span of two months and have a pending order of over 9,000 units for the Innova Crysta. This for us reiterates the success of the product. Toyota has always been driven by the ‘Customer First’ philosophy and it is because of this underlying philosophy that we are constantly striving to make our products better so that we can cater to the varied needs of our customers. We felt, one such need existed for our customers who wanted a MPV with a petrol engine and the Innova Crysta is the first in the segment to meet this requirement. We are confident that the Innova Crysta petrol will be equally successful in continuing the legacy that the iconic brand Innova has created in the Indian MPV market”.

Bajaj Auto has introduced new color schemes for its Avenger Street and Cruise bikes. The new colors come at no additional charges and include shades of Cosmic Red and Matte Wild Green. The Cosmic Red shade is offered to Avenger Street 150 and Matte Wild Green for the Street 220 model while the Avenger Cruise 220 remains to be in the Divine Black and the recently launched Desert Gold colors.

No Mechanical changes are seen on the bikes and so the engines powering the bikes remain unchanged. As the new colors are offered at no extra cost, the pricing of the bikes also remains the same at Rs.85,497 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Cruise & Street 220 and at Rs.75,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Avenger Street 150 model.

Hyundai is likely to increase the prices of all its models by up to Rs.20,000 from 16th of this month. The impact of rupee depreciation and the rising input costs are the major causes for this price hike by Hyundai.

Mr.Rakesh Srivastava, Senior Vice-President (sales & marketing) of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported, “The rupee depreciation and the increase in input costs have impacted our overall cost. We have been absorbing most of the cost. Now, we have been compelled to increase prices. We are currently working out the details and the increase in prices will range from Rs.3,000 to Rs.20,000 across models.”

He further said the price hike will be effective August 16, 2016.

Hyundai sells a range of vehicles in India starting from entry-level small car Eon to premium SUV Santa Fe, which are priced between Rs.3.25 lakhs and Rs.31.75 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).