Honda Aims to Curtail Hero Motocorp Growth Run

After breaking a long partnership with Hero, Honda is going to launch its entry level Honda Bikes or in specific - Honda Dream Yuga in the Indian two wheeler market. This bike will directly be competing with Hero MotoCorp Splendor. Honda Dream Yuga along with other five models was displayed at the Auto Expo, held in New Delhi earlier this year. The new bike is expected to come into market by May or June 2012. 110 cc Honda Dream Yuga price will be around Rs. 46, 000 [Ex Showroom - Delhi]. Looking at the Honda Dream Yuga pictures, this new vehicle from Honda seems to be simple, but comes with some eye catchy features like alloy wheels, self start, and is available in many vibrant colors. Honda Dream Yuga Reviews state that it would be capable of producing maximum power of 9 BHP at 8000 rotation per minute and a peak torque of 9m at 6000 rotations per minute.

 

For additional driving comfort, Honda Dream Yuga has been fitted with telescopic suspension on the front end, which adds more stability to the motorcycle. If we move towards the rear end of the vehicle, we can see that the rear suspension is a coil spring type. Though Honda has incorporated high end breaking system in Honda Dream Yuga, with 110 drum on the front as well as on the rear end, but this vehicle definitely lacks disc brakes. This bike from Honda comes with wide tyres. The vehicle is fitted with a tyre size of 70/100-17 on the front and on the rear end the tyre size is 80/100-17, which provide additional road grip and also reduces the probability of slipping.

 

We have to wait and watch how this new dream machine from Honda would curtail the selling rate of Hero MotoCorp vehicles. There is also a news that Honda is planning to launch Honda Cbr600rr in the near future. Honda Cbr600rr is reckoned as one of the most selling vehicles across the globe in the mid weight segment. Honda Cbr600rr earlier did not support some of the features for being a top end racing bike, but recently has included some additional features, which have pushed this vehicle into sports bike segment. Honda Cbr600rr is expected to get launched in Indian market by the second quarter of 2012, and is expected to have a price tag between Rs. 6 Lakhs [Ex Showroom - Delhi]. I shared that Hero Motocorp Maestro Price and Specifications and Harley Davidson to Vroom Indian Roads with Its Superbike Line Up.

Honda Aims to Curtail Hero Motocorp Growth Run

After breaking a long partnership with Hero, Honda is going to launch its entry level Honda Bikes or in specific - Honda Dream Yuga in the Indian two wheeler market. This bike will directly be competing with Hero MotoCorp Splendor. Honda Dream Yuga along with other five models was displayed at the Auto Expo, held in New Delhi earlier this year. The new bike is expected to come into market by May or June 2012. 110 cc Honda Dream Yuga price will be around Rs. 46, 000 [Ex Showroom - Delhi]. Looking at the Honda Dream Yuga pictures, this new vehicle from Honda seems to be simple, but comes with some eye catchy features like alloy wheels, self start, and is available in many vibrant colors. Honda Dream Yuga Reviews state that it would be capable of producing maximum power of 9 BHP at 8000 rotation per minute and a peak torque of 9m at 6000 rotations per minute.

 

For additional driving comfort, Honda Dream Yuga has been fitted with telescopic suspension on the front end, which adds more stability to the motorcycle. If we move towards the rear end of the vehicle, we can see that the rear suspension is a coil spring type. Though Honda has incorporated high end breaking system in Honda Dream Yuga, with 110 drum on the front as well as on the rear end, but this vehicle definitely lacks disc brakes. This bike from Honda comes with wide tyres. The vehicle is fitted with a tyre size of 70/100-17 on the front and on the rear end the tyre size is 80/100-17, which provide additional road grip and also reduces the probability of slipping.

 

We have to wait and watch how this new dream machine from Honda would curtail the selling rate of Hero MotoCorp vehicles. There is also a news that Honda is planning to launch Honda Cbr600rr in the near future. Honda Cbr600rr is reckoned as one of the most selling vehicles across the globe in the mid weight segment. Honda Cbr600rr earlier did not support some of the features for being a top end racing bike, but recently has included some additional features, which have pushed this vehicle into sports bike segment. Honda Cbr600rr is expected to get launched in Indian market by the second quarter of 2012, and is expected to have a price tag between Rs. 6 Lakhs [Ex Showroom - Delhi]. I shared that Hero Motocorp Maestro Price and Specifications and Harley Davidson to Vroom Indian Roads with Its Superbike Line Up.

Can Vespa Win the Hearts of the Indian Consumers?

The dashing and stylish Vespa scooter is the foremost choice of the European citizens in the two wheeler segment. This enchanting Vespa scooter from Piaggio has travelled through 100 countries and the company has managed to sell over 17 million units of Vespa till date. With global sales around 1,50,000 units, Piaggio Vespa was the best selling scooter in Europe in the year 2011. The company is trying hard to make its position with its Piaggio bikes in India. Piaggio rolled out its famous Vespa scooter in India just a few days back. We all are familiar with the Honda Activa which is ruling in the Indian two wheeler market. The biggest question which comes in mind is; can Europe’s most popular scooter win the hearts of Indian customers?

 

Piaggio Vespa LX 125 has some positive as well as some negative points. The Italian company tagged Piaggio Vespa LX 125 price at Rs. 66,661 (ex-showroom, Maharashtra) and is quite expensive than competitors like Honda Activa, Suzuki Access and Mahindra Duro. It renders a mileage of around 50kmpl. Honda Activa gives a mileage which is round about the same. But what makes Honda Activa much better is its price which is roughly around Rs. 40,000. Piaggio Vespa is equipped with drum brakes, trailing link front suspension and a variomatic transmission. The LX 125 is powered by an all new single cylinder, 125cc, 4 stroke engine which produces a maximum power of 10.06 PS at the rate of 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. The engine is specially developed for the Indian roads. But, you will forget all the statistics and specifications by the retro look of the scooter, which suits all generations, from a college going student to an office going person. In the list of upcoming bikes are the Royal Enfield Thunderbird, TVS Velocity, Honda Cbr600rr, Aprilia RS4, and Ktm Rc8 which are expected to launch in June 2012. I shared that Piaggio returns to India with the New Vespa and Bajaj Unveils Bajaj Discover 100 cc with 4 Gears.

Nokia 808 PureView, A Phone wih Latest Technology

Nokia is known for its reliable, sophisticated technology and user friendly Nokia mobiles. The upcoming gadget by this brand is Nokia 808 PureView which is expected to launch worldwide soon. Nokia 808 PureView is a true successor to the Nokia N8. This Symbian Belle powered smartphone was first disclosed at the Mobile World Congress in February 2012. Nokia 808 PureView is the first smartphone to feature 41 megapixels camera with the ability to record video at 1080p. Other features like Xenon flash, autofocus, face detection and geo tagging are also included in the camera. Nokia 808 PureView price would be nearly around Rs 30,000.

 

 

Nokia 808 PureView has a luminous 4.0 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 360 X 640 pixels and 16M colors combination. Nokia 808 PureView is easy to hold and carry as the weight of this mobile is just 169 grams with the dimensions of 123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm. The smartphone is equipped with a BV 4D high-voltage Li-Ion battery of 1400 mAh capacity, which can deliver the maximum talk time of 11 hours on GSM and 6.5 hours on CDMA whereas the standby time stands at 465 hours on GSM and 540 hours on CDMA. Nokia 808 PureView is loaded with FM radio and a stereo music player with support for audio codecs.

 

 

 

 

Nokia 808 PureView has 512 MB of RAM and 16 GB of on-board memory storage that is expandable through microSD card. Nokia 808 PureView is preloaded with native and java based games. There is also NFC technology to play multi-player games and more games can be downloaded from Nokia Store. Nokia is expecting a good business from Nokia 808 PureView and is trying to regain its lost market share in India. In the list of upcoming mobiles from the house of Nokia are the Nokia 103, Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Asha 202 and many more which are expected to launch in 2012. I shared that Sony has To Face Fierce Competition without Ericsson.

Samsung Galaxy Note ICS Update Makes the Phone Smarter

Great news to the Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone users, The much awaited Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich update is started rolling out from the company. As per the source report, the update has only started in the countries like Germany and the Netherlands and it was around a total of 318 MB of download file. The company has said that India will have the global unlocked version of the device and it will soon available in the market. The users have two ways to choose one is through air update and other is via the Kies Air desktop application that bundles with the device. The Samsung mobiles has added new features into the new update. The update is added with applications like S Note, S Memo, Shape Match and My story. Company has produced many decent models so far, which is still boosting in the mobile segment of India. With the addition of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, the Samsung Galaxy Note is expected to get a greater response in the mobile market. The latest Samsung Galaxy Note price in India is to be Rs 30,700.

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy Note features with an impressive screen size of 5.3 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen along with HD screen resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and 16M colors. The display of the smartphone ensures the users a clear and crisp viewing experience. The phone also comes with added display features like Gyroscope sensor, TouchWiz UI v4.0, Multi-touch input method, barometer sensor, Touch-sensitive controls, gorilla glass display, Accelerometer and Proximity sensor. The Samsung Galaxy Note is running on Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system and with Dual-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400MP GPU and Exynos chipset. The mobile phone also comes with an external memory slot which can be expanded up to 32 GB via microSD memory card. The smartphone is also loaded with a 16 GB capacity of internal memory which provides ample space to store users' data. The mobile consists of pre-loaded games and MP3 or MP4 player features for entertainment service. The latest Samsung Galaxy Note pictures are enabled on the internet are superb and outstanding.

 

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy Note features include an 8 megapixel camera with 3264 x 2448 pixels camera resolution with support of auto focus, LED flash, geo-tagging to ensure excellent images. The Samsung Galaxy Note comes with additional features like NFC support optional, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, Document editor like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF, Samsung ChatON, Predictive text input Swype and other social networking services like Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk and Picasa integration. The Samsung Galaxy Note is loaded with connectivity features that include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v3.0 with HS, GPRS, EDGE, microUSB v2.0, USB on-the-go and 3G connectivity support with HSPDA up to 21 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps. The handset is loaded with a HTML browser which ensures high speed browsing experience. The smartphone is also loaded with attractive features such as Stereo FM radio with RDS, Multi audio file supported media player, A-GPS support and TV-out via MHL A/V link.

The Miraculous Gadgets Which Changed the Face of Car Driving

Since the inception of the automobiles, they have always been admired and have come a long way with varied changes and newer technologies. The engines have been evolved and so have been the designs and other features integrated in them. Most of the features or gadgets and technologies are generally incorporated in these cars while they are being manufactured. Read about these and completely agree with the list so thought might as well talk about them. These are the gadgets that have changed the complete outlook of motoring. These gadgets are a standard feature in almost all the Luxury Cars and are optional for other Sedan Cars. Toyota Cars, Audi Cars, Mercedes Benz and numerous other vehicles have been fitted with these gadgets to enhance the driving experience.

 

 

To start with the first such interesting gadget is the Keyless entry and Push button ignition system. This technology which is very convenient for any owner was first used in the 1993 and was successfully fitted and utilized in the Chevrolet Corvette and since 1998 is being fitted in certain models of Mercedes Benz. This keyless entry system (smart Key) is nothing but a lock that controls the access to the automobile; it is extremely good for protecting your vehicle from thieves and works on an advanced technology. While the push button start is used to activate the ignition and start the car once the smart key is used to unlock the car and also extricate the engine immobilizer. The second one is the all important Satellite Navigator; this device is exceedingly helpful to find your way around in a new city. This gadget is being used widely since, 1994 and is a standard feature in many luxury cars and can also be bought from any accessory outlet as it is quite reasonably priced. The next gadget is the Parking Assist system, this impressive gadget is also being integrated mostly in bigger vehicles to make it simple and easier for them to be parked anywhere.

 

 

 

This system was developed by Toyota and is being used effectively since, 2004. Another innovative technology is the Bluetooth, which is being used in cars as well to give certain voice commands to the audio system and also pair your mobile phone and talk without moving your hands. This feature is being built-in to the cars of all segments and is very convenient for all the drivers in peak traffic conditions. The latest technology of Night Vision that is being used in several luxury cars now is said to be an inventive system for helping drivers during the night by picking up object not visible for them through Infra-red and Thermal Imaging. These images are displayed in the monitors that are generally on the dashboard of the cars and the range is of close to 300 meters ahead. The last one on the list is the on-board computer, which previously used to display the temperature outside as well as the time. But now there have been a lot of additions to it and carmakers have their own different software’s that can be customized according to the drivers whim’s and fancies. With such creative and user friendly features, car driving experience is becoming very delightful and enchanting. The gadgets are going to be further improved and newer ones will keep coming in the upcoming future to make motoring further enhanced and better.As rumor has it, the facelift of the Mercedes M Class is expected to launch tomorrow, wonder what more might be added to this list after that?

I shared that Revamped 2012 Mercedes M Class Drives in Today at Full Throttle and 2012 Mercedes M Class Takes on the Indian Market.

 

Revamped 2012 Mercedes M Class Drives in Today at Full Throttle

Mercedes Cars have been always acclaimed for their fabled designs and ultimate luxury combined with utmost comfort across the world. Mercedes Benz India, which is the Indian arm of this German automobile giant, has launched the face lifted version of their SUV, 2012 Mercedes Benz ML 350 CDI. The company which makes elegant and stylish luxury vehicles will be expanding their fleet of SUVs in the country with this addition. This New Mercedes Benz M Class SUV is looking bigger in size than the older version and also has a big front bonnet and a massive radiator grille, which is making this SUV look muscular. There have been some notable changes to this new SUV, which can be seen in the 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class pictures. A remarkable addition is the panoramic sunroof, which is giving this powerfully built SUV a suave and debonair look. Apart from this, the interiors have also been refurbished to make it look flamboyant and sporty.

 

 

The engine has also been tinkered a little and this 2012 Mercedes Benz ML 350 CDI will now have a 3.0 L, V6 diesel engine with a capacity to churn out a maximum power of 258 Hp with a pounding torque of 619 Nm. This powerful engine has been skillfully mated with a 7-speed, G-Tronic, automatic transmission gear box for smoother gear shifts. This SUV car has a kerb weight of 2,175 Kgs, but even with such a massive weight on it, this dominant engine can take this SUV to a top speed of 224 Kmph. With its bigger size, this new 2012 Mercedes Benz ML 350 CDI is claimed to take on any terrain in the Indian continent with utmost ease and minimal effort.

 

 

 

The final 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class price for the CKD model is Rs. 56.90 lakh, while the price tag of the CBU model is Rs. 66 lakh (both prices ex-showroom New Delhi). The price of the CBU model is expensive as the company is bringing in these SUVs in the car market as a completely built unit. With the Indian government increasing the excise duty by 2% in the union budget announced this year, it is affecting the price of this new version of 2012 Mercedes M Class. On the other hand, the CKD model is said to be assembled at the Mercedes Benz India’s facility at Chakan, which is based near Pune, Maharashtra. Meanwhile, several other SUVs such as Tata Safari Storme, New Chevrolet Captiva, Renault Duster, Audi Q3 and Premier Rio Diesel are also waiting for their upcoming launches said to be in the coming weeks. I recently shared that Renault Pulse Petrol Version Drives In India at Rs 4.25 Lakhs and Will the Coming Tata Safari Storme Help Tata Motors to Reach Where it Aspires to be?

Renault Pulse Petrol Version Drives In India at Rs 4.25 Lakhs

 The French Automaker Renault launched diesel variants of Renault Pulse in the Indian Automobile Industry in the start of this year. Now the company has come up with the Renault Pulse petrol variant. Renault Pulse petrol price starts at Rs 4.25 lakhs. The company has launched three petrol trims of Renault Pulse, namely Renault Pulse RXE, which is tagged at Rs.4.25 lakhs, Renault Pulse RXL, priced at Rs.4.99 lakhs and Renault Pulse RXZ priced at Rs 5.55 lakhs (all the prices are of ex showroom, New Delhi), whereas the Renault Pulse price for Diesel variants starts from Rs.6 lakhs. Renault Pulse Petrol is available in six vibrant colors and the top variant RXZ comes with two different options for interior shades. Renault Pulse pictures of petrol variant reveal that the company has not made any significant changes in the body and design of this hatchback car. According to a Renault Pulse Petrol review, it seems that there is no difference between the dimensions of Renault Pulse Diesel and Renault Pulse Petrol.

 

The petrol variant of Renault Pulse is powered by the same 3 pot in-line DOHC 1.2L petrol engine that comes with the Micra. The 1.2L engine comes with a 5 speed manual transmission engine along with electronic fuel injection control. Renault Pulse petrol variant is equipped with 1198cc engine which churns out the maximum power 56kw (76PS) at the rate of 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 104 Nm (10.6 kg-m) at a rate of 4000 rpm. The petrol variant of Renault Pulse has got a fuel tank capacity of 41L. Renault Pulse RXE features driver airbag, air conditioning and power steering, whereas the mid level Renault Pulse RXL comes with additional features like power windows and music system. The top variant of Renault RXZ is loaded with many amazing features like ABS, dual airbags, automatic climate control, push button start and automatically retracting electric wing mirrors.

 

When talking about the fuel efficiency of the newly launched car, all the three petrol trims of Renault Pulse render a mileage of around 14-18kmpl, whereas the diesel trims of Renault Pulse render a mileage of 19-24kmpl. Thus, it can be stated that the fuel efficiency of diesel trims is far better than the petrol trims of Renault Pulse. In the present scenario, people in India are shifting towards the diesel cars because these are more fuel efficient as compared to the petrol cars. Secondly, diesel has been priced very less in comparison with petrol. Without any doubt, Renault Pulse petrol variant would definitely give a tough fight to other petrol hatchback cars. A Renault Pulse review meant for diesel variants reveals that people have liked the diesel Renault Pulse. So it would be very interesting to see how Renault would set its position with its petrol variants.  Renault is coming with its compact SUV Renault Duster soon, which is expected to hit the Indian Showrooms in the month of October 2012.The price of Renault Duster is expected to go around Rs.9 lakhs. On the other hand, the company is also planning to launch Renault B58 and Renault Modus by the end of 2012. I recently shared that Maruti Swift Dzire Price Hike; Will it adversely effect the top selling sedan? and the Coming Tata Safari Storme Help Tata Motors to Reach Where it Aspires to be?