Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has rolled out a deluxe variant to its most affordable motorcycle, the CD 110 Dream Deluxe (DX).
The Honda CD 110 Dream Deluxe (DX) comes with a starting price-tag of Rs. 43,997 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant (kick-starter, drum brakes, alloy wheels).
The new deluxe variant of the existing air-cooled, single-cylinder, 110cc mass commuter motorcycle model CD 110 Dream gets a self-starter switch and exclusive new colour graphics (black with green stripes).
The new colour graphics - black with green stripe, introduced exclusively for the new deluxe variant- comes equipped with the same specifications as the CD 110 Dream. The new variant also gets Honda’s popular HET engine technology, which will be available in four colour options including the newly added colour graphics.
The CD 110 Dream offers a fuel efficiency of up to 74km per litre, and delivers a peak power output of 8.25bhp at 7500rpm. Features 

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Residents of Ghaziabad on the outskirts of Delhi, and lying within the National Capital Region, are hoping to encourage motorists to take to carpooling and reduce pollution.
The federation of Residents Welfare Associations (RWA), which declared the 10th of every month as “a car-free day” has been working in tandem with officials to encourage residents to leave their cars behind at least once a month.
On Thursday, the city observed the second car-free day, with the district administration arranging for additional buses from the UP State Road Transport Corporation. According to a spokesperson of the UPSRTC, eight additional buses had been deployed for the convenience of passengers travelling to the Kaushambi Metro station. 
Private bus operators had also been roped in to operate more buses from residential colonies to the metro station. Volunteers from various RWAs encouraged motorists to either abstain from using their cars, or to opt for carpooling.
 
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Ghaziabad residents urge motorists to carpool

The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in February 2016, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 99,842, higher by 17% over February 2015, the group announced on Friday. Cumulative wholesales for this fiscal were at 947,504, higher by 8% over the last fiscal.
Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in February 2016 were 36,170, higher by 15%, compared to February 2015. Cumulative commercial vehicles wholesales for this fiscal were higher by 2%, over the last fiscal, at 346,394.
Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in February 2016 were at 63,672, higher by 18%, compared to February 2015. Cumulative passenger vehicles wholesales for this fiscal at 601,110 was higher by 11%, over the last fiscal. 
Global wholesales of Tata Motors’ passenger vehicles in February 2016 were at 11,359, lower by 18%, over February 2015. Cumulative wholesales for the fiscal were at 121,604, higher by 1%, compared to the last fiscal. 
Global wholesales for Jaguar ...

Tata Motors group global wholesales up by 17 per cent in February

Car sales fell by four per cent in February to 164,000 units, as compared to figures for the same month in 2015, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Over sales of passenger vehicles went up marginally by 1.68 per cent to 234,154 units. According to Sugato Sen, deputy director general, SIAM, the agitation by Jats in Haryana impacted car sales, especially as Maruti Suzuki, the country’s top carmaker, as its factories in the state. 
Maruti Suzuki reported a 3.94 per cent fall in domestic car sales to 87,149 units, while Hyundai Motors saw a 12.7 per cent fall in sales at 32,442 units. Mahindra & Mahindra saw a 26.99 per cent jump in sales at 22,621 units, while Honda Cars saw a 15.61 per decline in sales at 12,713 units. Tata Motors saw a 20.21 per cent fall in sales at 9,284 units.
Two-wheeler sales grew by 12.76 per cent in February to 13.62 lakh units. Motorcycle sales jumped by 11.05 per cent to 8.59 lakh. Hero MotoCorp, the market leader, reported ...

Car sales decline by 4 per cent in February

Volvo Cars launched its mid-sized luxury sedan, the S60 Cross Country, in India on Friday. The new model will be available at Rs38.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
The car, first unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show last year, is powered by a D4, 2.5-L, five-cylinder diesel engine generating max power of 190hp at 4,000 rpm and peak torque of 420 Nm at 1,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, featuring the Volvo All Wheel Drive system. 
The Swedish automaker sells the S60 in India, compared to which the new model has a higher ground clearance of 201 mm (65 mm more than the S60). 
“Nothing could be more appropriate for India than a Cross Country sedan,” said Tom von Bonsdorff, managing director, Volvo Auto India. “Our customers want their car to glide through the rough roads but had to compromise on the rear seat comfort of a sedan. Our latest launch, S60 Cross Country addresses both these in a unique blend of sporty ruggedness. We have included all the capability ...

Volvo launches S60 Cross Country in India

Ecommerce retailer Flipkart is eyeing sales of automobile and accessories sales online. The Bengaluru-based company plans to aggressively push sales of motorcycles, scooters and cars on its platform besides selling spare parts and services, according to sources. 
Considering huge margins associated in the sector, Flipkart is looking at both boosting revenues and delivering profits.
If the plan materialises, the online retailer will pose a tough challenge to auto retail portals such as CarDekho and CarTrade as well as sharpen competition with primary rivals Amazon and Snapdeal. By ensuring timely delivery and price transparency, Flipkart can strike an edge over its competitors.
According to industry estimates, the total automobiles industry in India is worth about $50 billion, with sales till now only coming through offline channels like auto dealers. With auto portals like CarDekho and CarTrade having started generating leads for dealers online, Flipkart has chosen a right time to ...

Flipkart looking at selling automobiles and accessories online 

TVS Motor Company has launched its latest ad campaign for its scooter TVS Jupiter.  With Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador, the ad campaign salutes and recognises the life mantra of the Indian Man: 'Apne Se Bhi Zyada Apnon Ke Liye'.
Designed and conceptualised by Dentsu Communications, TVS Jupiter not only celebrates the spirit of existing Jupiter owners but also aims to scale newer heights by influencing new consumers to become a part of the TVS Jupiter family.
TVS Jupiter is powered by a 109.7cc single cylinder motor that develops 8.2PS of max power at 7500RPM and 8Nm of torque at 5500RPM. The engine is coupled to a CVT automatic transmission and boasts of a mileage of 62km/L. It comes with features like mobile charging port, external fuel filler, a unique pass switch, key shutter lock and combined braking to name a few.
"TVS Jupiter is crafted for the Indian man,” said Aniruddha Haldar, vice president-marketing, TVS Motor Company. “A common thread ...

Amitabh Bachchan endorses TVS Jupiter in a new ad campaign 

Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motorcycle India is all set to launch Access 125 on March 15. Suzuki showed off its all-new 2016 Access scooter at the Auto Expo 2016.
Based on an all-new platform, the Suzuki Access 125 looks very different from the original scooter. The new Suzuki Access 125, which sports a slightly retro appeal, comes loaded with features such as single push starter, reworked engine, alloy wheels, optional DC socket, telescopic front forks and new colours. 
A few other talking points for the new scooter include a redesigned fascia and headlamp while the indicators and side panels have been refurbished as well. Additionally, the new scooter now gets LED brake lights and clear lens turn indicators.
The new Suzuki Access 125 continues to be mated to a CVT gear box and features telescopic forks in the front. The 125cc engine now comes with SEP and makes more power (8.7PS) and torque (10.2Nm). Suzuki has also fitted the Access with disc brakes instead of the ...

Suzuki to launch all-new Access 125 in India on March 15

A highway advisory system (HAS) was launched as a pilot project on the Delhi-Jaipur highway (NH-8) in New Delhi by road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday.
 
HAS is  a free-to-air information distribution system that uses radio to make the travelling experience on National Highways safer, faster and hassle-free.
Under the project real time highway information will be gathered from concessionaires, patrol vehicles, toll plazas and traffic marshals and transmitted to the HAS control centre using mobile applications, telephones and  sensors. 
The centre will collect data, process and analyse it, generate alerts and get it broadcast on All India Radio. Information and alerts will be broadcast over AIR’s Delhi, Alwar and Jaipur FM stations. Every day, 22 bulletins will be issued, including safety awareness content along with live traffic updates on NH8. 
According to Gadkari, the government is committed to reduce fatality due to road accidents by 50 percent.  HAS is .

Highway advisory system launched on Delhi-Jaipur highway

Hero MotorCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, inaugurated its global centre of innovation and technology (CIT) in Jaipur on Thursday.
Built with an investment of Rs850 crore, the CIT is a reinforcement of Hero’s commitment to innovate sustainable mobility solutions, for the world, in India. The sprawling facility houses the best global technologies in product design and development, testing and validation. It also boasts of world-class test-tracks within the campus. The 16 kilometre-long tracks have 45 different surfaces to simulate real world road conditions, both Indian and global.  
Home to over 500 automotive experts with global and regional expertise, the operations at CIT will be headed by Dr. Markus Braunsperger, chief technology officer. “The CIT is the new home of our R&D team and the commencement of operations here is a major milestone in our endeavour to ramp-up the product development competency to global standards at Hero,” said Braunsperger. “Within ...

Hero MotorCorp opens its global centre of innovation and technology in Jaipur

Suzuki Motor Corporation, the parent company of Maruti Suzuki, launched the ‘made in India’ Baleno in Japan on Wednesday.
The model, first exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, was launched in India on October 26, 2015. The Baleno is manufactured only in India at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar facility in Haryana. Since its launch, Maruti Suzuki has sold over 38,000 units of Baleno cars in domestic market. The company hopes to export it to more than 100 countries.
“Maruti Suzuki exports to over 125 countries including those in Europe, which is proof of their quality,” Sujan R. Chinoy, India’s ambassador to Japan, said at the launch of the Baleno in Tokyo. “The model being launched today is a state-of-the-art car developed and manufactured in India through Suzuki’s excellence.”
Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO, said: “A landmark moment like this is a true testimony to the success of Indian Government’s “Make in India” campaign. Launch of ‘Made in India’ Baleno in Japan is a proud ...

Maruti launches \'made in India\' Baleno in Japan

Tata Motors and IIT Bombay have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a technological partnership in areas of mutual benefit and interest. A series of interventions have been identified to cater to a future-ready organisation.
Gajendra Chandel, chief human resource officer, Tata Motors Ltd., and Professor Devang V Khakhar, director, IITB, signed the five-year MoU, with an objective to ensure the engineering needs of the future automotive industry. Under this MoU, joint R&D projects will also be undertaken for development of new technologies in various engineering domains.
“With the rapidly changing business landscape, it is imperative for us to foresee and plan for a world-class, competent, talented and innovative workforce to retain our competitive edge,” said Chandel. “By working with an esteemed institution like IITB, we endeavour to continuously develop engineering skills not only within the company but also that of our academic partners.”
He said the partnership ...

Tata Motors, IIT Bombay partner to develop automotive engineering skills

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has entered into a four-year partnership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an associate sponsor for all international matches at home along with exclusive category rights. 
As per the agreement, HMIL would be the official partner of BCCI for all Test, One Day and T20 matches to be held over the next four years. A fleet of Hyundai premium cars would be used for transporting various stakeholders of the game throughout the event. 
Besides, the South Korean auto major would get rights for putting three logos on the pitch floor, space at perimeter boards and stadium display. It will also organise several activities during the tournaments to allow fans in different parts of the country to ‘Experience Hyundai’. 
Hyundai will also conduct Trophy Tours with BCCI to build the excitement ahead of the tournaments. As per the agreement, the Korean carmaker will put in-stadium car display at team dug-outs during T20 matches.
Y K Koo, Managing ...

Hyundai inks 4-year contract with BCCI as official sponsor

Ducati India is looking at introducing its XDiavel and the Multistrada Enduro models before the end of the year.
The Ducati XDiavel, which debuted at the EICMA show 2015 in Milan, has a greater appeal with a belt drive and other enhancements. The cruiser is powered by a 1262cc Testastretta 90° V-twin with variable valve timing and desmodromic valves. Peak power is 156PS but the 128.9Nm of peak torque at just 5,000rpm is really what the bike is about. 
To incorporate the belt drive, Ducati has altered the chassis slightly and changed the swing arm a bit.
The Multistrada Enduro, which also debuted at the EICMA show in Milan, is powered by a  160PS 90° V-twin. Ducati has added spoke wheels, a 19-inch front, an extended beak and added anodised aluminium side panels.

Ducati\'s XDiavel and Multistrada Enduro to hit roads by end-2016

Ducati India is looking at introducing its XDiavel and the Multistrada Enduro models before the end of the year.
The Ducati XDiavel, which debuted at the EICMA show 2015 in Milan, has a greater appeal with a belt drive and other enhancements. The cruiser is powered by a 1262cc Testastretta 90° V-twin with variable valve timing and desmodromic valves. Peak power is 156PS but the 128.9Nm of peak torque at just 5,000rpm is really what the bike is about.
To incorporate the belt drive, Ducati has altered the chassis slightly and changed the swing arm a bit.
The Multistrada Enduro, which also debuted at the EICMA show in Milan, is powered by a  160PS 90° V-twin. Ducati has added spoke wheels, a 19-inch front, an extended beak and added anodised aluminium side panels.

Tata Motors has rolled out its fourth Mega Service Camp for its passenger vehicle customers across India. The company has organised Free Comprehensive Vehicle Health Check Up for vehicles across all Tata Motors Dealerships and Authorised Service Centers (TASC’s) across India. 
The service camp, which will be on till March 14, offers 10 per cent discount on oil and lubricants and 20 per cent discount on Tata Motors original parts and labour charges. Other special offers such as a discount of Rs. 699 on Value Care (Gold AMC), Rs. 1000 off on new batteries along with various value added services and genuine accessories are extended to the customers.
Customers will also get to choose from a range of attractive insurance renewal offers and opt for discounted Roadside Assistance policy and Extended Warranty schemes. Through this service camp, customers can also avail of free top wash and free comprehensive vehicle health check-up.
Commenting on the initiative, Dinesh Bhasin, Head- Customer .

Tata Motors launches week-long Mega Service Camp in India

Triumph has been trying to gain a stronger foothold in the Indian market for the last couple of years and has been introducing many products to suit individual needs.  Right from the Bonneville to the Rocket III, Triumph has one for everyone.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India is organising a nationwide loyalty camp for all Fiat customers at exclusive dealerships from March 9th - 12th.  This four-day long activity focussed on existing Fiat customers in return of their loyalty to the brand.

Fiat organizes loyalty camp for customers

Bookings for the Tata Tiago will commence across India from Thursday. Potential buyers will have the opportunity to meet football great Lionel Messi, who is also the global brand ambassador for the passenger vehicle division of Tata Motors.
Customers can book the new hatchback through the company’s authorized dealerships, or opt for online booking. An amount of Rs10,000 has to be paid at the time of the booking. To meet Lionel, they will have to end the sentence starting: I love Tata Tiago because…
The Tiago, earlier named Zica but renamed after the outbreak of the Zika virus, flaunts the next generation ‘Impact’ design of the company. It comes with a new design language that is elegant yet sporty, leaving a lasting ‘impact’ in its trail. 
The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine churns out 84bhp and 114Nm of torque, while the diesel version has a 1.05-litre 3-cylinder Revotorq engine, which will produce 67bhp and 139Nm of torque. Both engines come paired to a 5-speed manual ..

Bookings for Tata Tiago commence on Thursday

Samsung Electronics, the leading South Korean consumer electronics major, has launched a ground-breaking connected car solution, Samsung Connect Auto, which uses real-time alerts to help motorists improve their driving behaviour.
The Samsung Connect Auto also helps motorists to increase fuel efficiency and also provides a wi-fi connection to passengers. The solution will initially be available in the US, with AT&T being the first wireless provider of the solution.
“We have been listening to our customers and pushing boundaries to create a connected car ecosystem that seamlessly integrates our products and partner services for a better driving experience,” said Dr. Injong Rhee, executive vice president and head of R&D, Software and Services, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through collaborations with valuable partners and experts across many industries, we are carrying out our vision of bringing IoT technology to people’s everyday lives.”

Samsung Connect Auto to help motorists with real-time alerts

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