BMW X1

The German auto mobiles introduces the cheapest BMW X1 in India. BMW X1 is scheduled to launch in January 2011. The cost of the car is supposed to be between 22 lakhs to 29 lakhs. BMW X1 India will be assembled in its Chennai plant with an investment of 180 crore.BMW X1 India will be in both petrol and diesel variant. BMW X1diesel engine will have the power of 177 BHP, torque 350 Nm and 1750 TO 3000 rpm. BMW X1 petrol on the other hand will have the power of 150 BHP, torque of 200 Nm and 3600rpm.The BMW officials claim that the BMW X1 diesel version takes 8.3 seconds to pick up a speed of 100 kmph while the petrol version takes 10.4 seconds to take on the same speed. Mr Andreas Schaaf president of BMW India said that "The new BMW 'X1' sets the benchmark by bringing together features of a sports activity vehicle with spontaneous flexibility and outstanding fuel economy.”

The BMW X1 India will bring on a new turn in the segment of luxury cars by getting it closer to the general crowd. This January 2011, one of the first luxury car to be launched in the Indian automobile market will be BMW X1 India.

KIA motors wants to run on Indian road

Kia Auto mobiles, a sister organisation of South Korean automaker Hyundai, is reportedly eyeing an India entry. The company plans to set up a plant in Chennai, near Hyundai Motor India's plant. The facility is expected to be ready by 2012 and will have an installed capacity of 3 lakh units.Kia’s best-selling global model include the C-segment Cerato/Forte, B-segment Rio and Sportage compact sports utility vehicle, Sorento mid-size compact utility vehicle and Soul, the urban crossover. For the first five months of 2010, Kia sold 820,613 units globally, an increase of 38.9% year-on-year. Sales in China rose 92.9% for the period.

Kia Auto mobile conducting a feasibility study to select a site for the plant near Chennai.”

“Based on data from Hyundai Motor which entered the Indian market in 1998, we are estimating costs and time to build the plant, as well as examining demand forecasts and Hyundai's sales figures there,” he was quoted in the report.

Hyundai sister organisation and its decisions are its own. If they want to enter they are most welcome. I have nothing more to add.Hyundai operates two plants in Chennai with a combined annual output of 6 lakh units a year. The company is in the process of shifting the production of Hyundai i20 out of Chennai to its Turkey plant. This will free capacity for 50,000-odd units. The plant in Turkey has a capacity of 1 lakh units per annum. The company says tax benefits in Turkey prompted it to shift the production. Park added that with little investment, the capacity at Chennai cab rise to 6.7 lakh units a year.

Honda Brio

Honda Auto mobile is readying the Brio small car for its official unveiling at the upcoming Thailand Motor Show.Rumours suggest Honda will name its upcoming small car “Brio” which means “funny small car.” Honda had showcased the small car concept, codenamed CV2, at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010 in January.
The Honda Brio could be powered by a three-cylinder 900 cc engine, perhaps a de-tuned version of the 1.2-litre engine that’s on the Honda Jazz, to offer higher fuel economy and to cut down production costs. The Brio may be equipped with a 5-speed manual and an automatic (CVT type) transmission option as well.

The B-segment car market in India is already flooded with a slew of new entrants. The success of new cars such as the Ford Figo, Chevrolet Beat, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra is encouraging global players like Toyota and Honda to introduce new cars.

Toyota Auto mobile , in fact, had showcased a hatchback and sedan variant of its Etios at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010. The Japanese giant is promoting its small car aggressively before its expected launch in December. And Honda is preparing the Brio to counter the Toyota Etios challenge. However, no launch dates have been announced with rumours pointing to a possible launch next year. There are also speculations that Honda will launch the Brio first in Thailand in March 2011 and then roll it out in India during the second half of 2011. This can be backed by the fact that Honda India is still undecided about commencing assembly operations at the company’s second plant in Rajasthan.

All new bajaj pulsar from HAMARA bajaj

Bajaj Automobile will insinuate its all new face lifted variant of Pulsar in India by next year. Bajaj Auto is achieving great high in the domestic market because of its model Discover. In India the launch of Discover 150cc bike will amplify the prosperity of the brand as stated by Rajiv Bajaj.

Bajaj Pulsar 2011 New Variant India
Bajaj Auto has plans to sell Pulsar 135cc model in the European markets. With the cooperation of KTM dealerships all across Europe the company is undertaking to market these models. Bajaj Auto owns substantial stake in the Austrian firm and has initiated super luxury bikes from KTM in India.

In Indian Auto mobile market Bajaj Auto wishes to surpass Hero Honda in sales to capture the number one position. Speaking on the occasion S Sridhar, president (motorcycles), Bajaj Auto states that “From the ninth position in the first quarter of 2009-10, Discover has climbed to the third position in the first quarter of 2010-11. This is a huge boost for us. Going ahead, our focus will be on the two brands — Pulsar and Discover,”

In Indonesia market Bajaj has sold Pulsar 135cc model through KTM outlets. Previous year PT Bajaj auto Indonesia scored losses and it is likely to break even by 2012.