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Maruti, the largest car manufacturer in India may recall 1.5 lakh units of Swift Dzire compact sedan. The new Dzire, second largest selling car in the country has a problem with fuel neck filler which is connected to the fuel tank. The company will replace the faulty fuel neck filler in the affected models. The recall will include the affected Dzire cars manufactured in 2013 and 2014.

The source person said, “Out of the 1.5 lakh units affected under the recall, some are still in the dealerships. The supplier has already been informed of the defect and has started making the replacement parts”

Last year, the company had recalled the models like Swift, Dzire, Ertiga and A-Star for faulty steering column. The last major recall was done by the company in February 2010. At that time the company had recalled 1lakh units of A-Star in order to replace a faulty fuel pump gasket. It also included the exporting models for that recall. If Maruti recall the Dzire models for fuel neck filler issue, then it will be the major recall in the country for only one model.

Bajaj has introduced new color options for Pulsar 180 motorcycle.  The new shades are namely pearl metallic white, cocktail wine red and sapphire blue.  The Pulsar 180 receives the color changes only and it is powered by the same 180cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder engine option. The engine can deliver peak power output of 17.02PS at 8500rpm and peak torque output of 14.22Nm at 6500rpm.

The suspension duty is done by telescopic with anti-friction bush at the front and 5 way adjustable, nitrox shock absorber at rear. It includes 260mm disc brake at the front and 130mm drum brake at rear. It gets the tubeless tyres with the size of 90/90 R17 at front while the rear gets 120/80 R17 tubeless tyres.

The Pune based manufacturer has a plan to update their entire Pulsar and Discover range models.It also plans to launch new motorcycles in 150++ segment including the NS variants. These new motorcycles have been spotted testing at many places in the country. The Pulsar 180NS will get an all new 180cc engine which is expected to deliver peak power of 18.5PS and peak torque of 17Nm. we can expect the launch of the next generation Pulsar models soon in the country.

Suzuka Racing Motorcycle manufacturer has entered into India with three models. The three models are SRM250, SRM250 AC 2V and SRM250 WC 2V. Suzuka Racing Motorcycle manufacturing company is specialized in producing Dirt/Off road motocross motorcycles. SRM 250 gets 250.1cc, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine which can develop maximum power output of 22.1hp at 8500rpm and maximum torque output of 20Nm at 7000rpm.

SRM 250 AC 2V

The SRM 250 AC 2V is powered by a 223cc, air-cooled, two-valve, single cylinder engine with 5 speed transmission gearbox. It can churn out maximum power of 16.1hp at 7000rpm and torque of 17.5Nm at 5500rpm. The fuel tank capacity of SRM 250 AC is 6 litre. The overall weight of bike is 115.5kg and the ground clearance is 300mm.

SRM 250

Braking is done with the help of single disc brake at both front and rear with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as a standard. At the front, It comes with the tyres size of 80/100 R21 while 110/90 R18 tyres at the rear.

The SRM250 WC 2V water-cooled version of SRM250 AC 2V. The engine can generate the same power output and torque output figures. The price of SRM 250 AC 2V is Rs.3.4 lakhs while the WC 2V price is Rs.3.45 lakhs. The SRM250 is available at a price of Rs.3.65 lakhs.

Mahindra 2-Wheelers has been developing an all new 110cc automatic scooter which has spotted testing last year in the country. Now the scooter has spotted testing near Pune. Currently Mahindra has four products in scooter portfolio namely, Rodeo RZ, Duro DZ, Flyte and Kine. It plans to add an all new110cc scooter (code name: G101) to its scooter segment. The Rodeo RZ, Duro DZ and Kine are powered by 125cc engine while the Kine gets 71.5cc engine. So the company has a plan to introduce an all new scooter in 110cc segment.

The new scooter will be powered by 110cc, four stroke, air-cooled engine. It will include telescopic forks for front suspension and single hydraulic shock suspension at rear. It will come with clear lens headlight mounted on its handlebars, broad grab rail, floor board and mirrors.

It will get some features like remote key and LED parking lamps. It will offer both electric and kick start option. We can expect the launch of this new scooter soon before the much awaited Mojo 300.

 

Picture Credit:autocarindia.com

Bajaj plans to roll out an all new Discover F150 in the country. The new Discover F150 will be the first one which gets quarter fairing. The new Discover F150 has already spotted testing at many places. Bajaj plans to update their complete Discover range motorcycles. Recently the company has launched an all new Discover 125M which replaces the Discover 125 model. The company also has a plan to introduce a naked version of the same Discover F150.

The new Discover F150 will be powered by a new 150cc, 4-valve, twin spark, single cylinder, liquid cooled, DTS-i engine with 5 speed gearbox. The engine of Discover F150 is expected to produce maximum power output of 14 PS and torque output of 12Nm.  It will use some parts from the existing Discover and also the Pulsar. It will be available with both electric and kick starter while one of the competitor bike includes electric option only. We can expect the price of new Bajaj Discover F150 in the range between Rs.58, 000 to Rs.60,000

Discover F150 will come with long and wide seat option for comfortable riding. It gets frame and cycle parts from the Discover 125ST. It will use the standard front disc brake. It will include mono shock suspension at the rear. The naked version of Discover F150 will be launched later of this year. We can expect the launch of this Discover F150 in the upcoming months.

Hero Passion Pro TR, off-road version of normal Passion Pro bike. Passion Pro TR was showcased by the company at 2014 Auto Expo. The all-new 100-cc Passion Pro TR offers an adventurous ride to young Indian bikers with its ability to take them off the conventional roads. It sports features like headlight grills, hand guards, fuel tank pads and high front fender with additional hugger fender. Passion Pro TR measures 1980mm in length, 840mm in width and 1085mm in height. The minimum ground clearance of the bike is 165mm. The kerb weight of Passion Pro TR is 119kg.

 

It gets 97.2cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder, OHC, APDV engine with 4 speed constant mesh gearbox. APDV – Advanced Pro Series Digital Variable Ignition System. APDV engine gets more nozzles while the normal engine gets only one nozzle. In APDV engine, the nozzles deliver the fuel on correct time period in order to complete the combustion process. It helps the engine to burn the fuel efficiently. It can generate maximum power output of 7.7bhp at 7000rpm and maximum torque output of 8.04Nm at 4500rpm.

The front of Passion Pro TR uses telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. Swing arm with 5 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers acts as a rear suspension. Braking is done with the help of 240mm disc brake and 130mm internal expanding shoe type drum brake at rear. It gets 12V MF battery. The fuel tank capacity of Passion Pro TR is 12.8 litre while the usable reserve capacity is 1 litre.

Highlights of Passion Pro TR:

• High front fender with additional Hugger fender
• Handlebar with Cross Brace
• Special tyre treads for better road grip
• Headlight Guard Grill
• Hand guards for added protection
• Engine bash plate
• Fuel tank with knee pads
• Exciting new body colours and graphics.

 

 

Hero Dash, 110cc scooter which is aimed at male buyers. It features service due indicator, side stand indicator, digital instrument cluster, mobile charging socket and also Integrated Braking System (IBS). Dash scooter measures 1850mm in lengh, 822mm in width and 1270mm height. The minimum ground clearance of Dash scooter is  155mm. The Kerb weight of the scooter is 110Kg.

It is powered by 111cc, forced air-cooled, 4 stroke single cylinder OHC engine. It is more powerful engine than other scooters in its class. The engine can churn out peak power of 8.44hp at 7500rpm and peak torque of 9.4Nm at 5750rpm. It uses telescopic forks for front suspension and single adjustable hydraulic shock absorber at rear. It comes with tubeless tyres fitted with the size of 90/90 R12 at the front while at the rear it uses 90/90 R10 tubeless tyres.

Braking is done with the help of 130mm internal expnading shoe type drum brake with Integrated Braking System (IBS) at both front and rear. It also receives 12V MF battery. The fuel tank capacity of Dash scooter is 6 litre while the usable reserve capacity is 1.8 litre.

Highlights of Dash Scooter

• Powerful and fuel efficient 111cc engine.
• Enhanced driving experience with a 12” front wheel and telescopic hydraulic suspension
• Unique Ignition Key operated – External Fuel lid provides ease and convenience of faster re-fuelling
• Service Due & Side stand indicator in the console acts as a reminder for the rider
• Mobile Charging Socket provides the convenience of a quick re-charge for the mobile phone, while on the move
• Bold masculine styling with commanding stance on the road
• Stylish Digital Analog Meter Console
• Dual tone mirrors
• Large under seat storage
• Seat Storage light
• Integrated braking system (IBS) to enable precise braking, even at high speeds
• Service Due & Side stand indicator
• Tubeless tyres for better safety.

 

 

Renault plans to launch an all new mini car in the country by next year. It will compete with the cars like Hyundai Eon and Alto 800. The small car (Code name: SBA) will be based on the Renault-Nissan‘s new CMF-A platform. The Datsun Redi-go concept will use this same platform that was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo.

Now the noticias automotivas website has released the model sketches of this small car. These sketches are imaginary and they had created the sketches of small car (SBA) with the help of Redi-Go concept.

The new car will get attractive design and is expected to get 800-900cc engine with 5 speed manual transmission. Jerome Stoll, executive vice-president & sales chief of Renault said to ET, “The new car will be manufactured in India as well as in Brazil. I expect the new small car to be a success in India and around the world. It will be an attractive car with good usability. It will help Renault move to the next stage of development in India. We want this car to be a highvolume product”.

Picture Credit: noticiasautomotivas.com

Bajaj, Pune based manufacturer plans to update their complete Pulsar line-up. The company has also planned to launch its new motorcycles in 150-200cc segment including the NS variants. These motorcycles have been spotted testing at various places. Now Bajaj is working on its famous Pulsar 150. It plans to introduce face lifted version of Pulsar 150.

The Pulsar 150 facelift will receive cosmetic changes as well as some changes at the front. The facelift version gets minor changes only. The Pulsar 150 facelift may increase the sales in the future. Recently it has launched an all new Discover 125 with two variants.

The current Pulsar 150 is powered by 149cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. The engine can generate maximum power output of 15.06PS at 9000rpm and maximum torque output of 12.5Nm at 6500rpm. The major competitors of Pulsar 150 are upcoming Suzuki Gixxer, Hero Xtreme facelift and the FZ-16, FZ-S, Fazer from Yamaha.

Hero plans to launch the Xtreme facelift soon in the country. The updated Xtreme will be available as the standard and also Sports. The bike gets the same alloy wheels as in the exisiting models and front mudguard.  It offers disc brake at the both front and rear. It will be the first one to get engine immobilizer system.

It will come with Advance Tumble Flow Induction (ATFI) engine. The engine uses Advance Tumble Flow Induction technology (ATFI) technology. Fuel burns efficiently with this ATFI. This technology will lead the engine to offer better fuel economy as well as more power with lower level emissions. The fuel air mixture from the carburetor enters into the cylinder with swirl action by using this technology. At low speed the engine does not get enough air to complete the combustion process which increases the pollution. But the ATFI technology plays an important role at the low speed. It completes the combustion process efficiently at lower speed of vehicle.

Highlights of 2014 Xtreme are as follows…

• New stylish visor with prism headlight
• ATFT engine
• Integrated digital instrument console
• Integrated Immobilizer
• High brow light guides
• Edgy graphics
• Dual finish sporty muffler
• New chunky fuel tank
• Stylish rear grab rails
• Wider rear tyre
• Under seat mobile socket
• LED light guides