2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

The launch of the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R has been confirmed for the 9th of August 2012. Bajaj Auto has sent out invites for the launch event, which will take place in Pune. Present on the occasion would be Mr. Amit Nandi (Vice President, Probiking) and Mr. Rajiv Bajaj (Managing Director, Bajaj Auto). The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R has been a long time coming but was delayed due to the high demand in overseas markets. More over, due to the difficultly in attaching a saree guard, the launch was further delayed by a few weeks time. Dealers on their part are taking bookings already.

Kawasaki recently unveiled the 2013 Ninja 650R, which gets new colors and ABS (as an option). However this model is not being launched in India currently. Currently Bajaj Auto locally assembles the Ninja 650R through CKD kits imported from Thailand. The Japanese automaker has allocated more quantity of the Ninja 650R for the Indian market this time around and hence bookings are not expected to close anytime soon. Bajaj Auto doesn’t plan to locally manufacture the Ninja 650R anytime soon as the company doesn’t find enough volumes to justify local production.

The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R has minor improvements, which make the motorcycle slightly better than its predecessor. While the power and torque output remain the same at 72 BHP and 65 Nm, the parallel twin motor is got minor tweaks to improve the power delivery at low and mid-range of the power band. A stiffer frame also debuts on the Ninja 650R which improves the handling of this middle-weight motorcycle. The company has also incorporated a eco-mode to boost mileage. Expect a small price hike on the Ninja 650R as the depreciating Rupee will reflect in the import costs of the bike.

New Audi A8 Launching Event

Audi launches new A8-L sedan for Rs 1.075 crore

 Mumbai: German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday unveiled the new Audi A8 L sedan with a powerful and sporty 4.2 TDIengine.

 The car is priced at Rs 10,075,000 onwards (ex-showroom Maharashtra) onwards.

 The limousine sets new standards for luxury, with exceptional dynamics and efficiency. Equipped with a powerful 4.2 TDI engine, this luxury sedan will be available at all showrooms across India.

Bollywood actor AbhishekBachchan took delivery of his customized Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI. And Bollywood stars John Abraham, Lara Dutta, and Mandira Bedi also participated in this event.

Powered by a V8 4.2 TDI q engine, the Audi A8 L continues to set standards of luxury, design and engineering excellence

Generates power of 258 kW (350 hp) and delivers 800 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The long wheelbase version of Audi A8 delivers comfort and safety standards of distinction.

“The Audi A8 L has been a benchmark in its segment and the new variant will redefine automotive excellence in India”, said Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

A Good Modification of Mahindra THAR

New Skoda Superb's Umbrella Holder For Monsoon

The monsoons are here and umbrellas will become part of our daily luggage. Carrying a dry umbrella is fine but when it becomes wet and you have to take it inside your car, you will always worry about the car's carpet getting wet or the seat becoming soggy. Skoda has an interesting feature specially for its Superb customers.

The Skoda Superb has a wet umbrella holder in the rear door. You can store an umbrella inside the holder and retrieve it whenever you want it. Whenever you enter the Superb from the rain, all you need to do is fold the umbrella properly and insert in to the umbrella holder.

If you were wondering if the the Skoda Superb's door or interiors will get spoilt by the wet umbrella, you do need to worry. As Skoda has designed a drainage system that routes the water seeping from the umbrella out of the car without getting in contact with other car parts.

The Superb's umbrella holder is a feature that is available only in some premium cars. Notable ones are the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost and the Bentley Mulsanne. You need to remember that the Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars cost more than Rs.1.5 crores while the Skoda Superb's starting price is Rs.18 lakhs.

The Skoda Superb's umbrella holder is not the only interesting feature in the premium sedan. It is available with several features including automatic front wiper system with rain sensor, CatVision, foldable roof handles, GSM telephone with Bluetooth, retractable screens for windscreens, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, Electric sunroof with bounce-back system and many more.

Pricing (ex-showroom, Delhi):
Petrol: Rs. 18 Lakh
Diesel: Rs. 22.5 Lakh


A SCODA FAMILY...

SHALL WE WAIT FOR 2013 SCODA OCTAVIA..!

At the end of next year, Skoda promises to provide a new generation 2013 Octavia. Apparently, this model will do the same style as shown in March this year the concept VisionD. That is, the car will differ more succinct appearance with strict forms – like, Skoda has decided to go the way of Audi.

 But the characteristic feature of the new Skoda will be rectangular in shape. While the representatives themselves Skoda say that their new model will become much more emotional than it is now. “I want to be in our cars was a great feeling – said the chief designer Skoda Jozef Kaban. – I’m not saying that new cars will be repeated VisionD, but a new grille and some other elements must move from concept to production machines.

 The new Octavia, will likely continue to be produced as a hatchback and a wagon. And at the heart of the machine will once again be the platform of Golf. True, the new generation that is now being developed in the depths of concern Volkswagen.