Auto Sector

"Baby Rolls" preview in Geneva

Geneva  - Rolls-Royce is previewing the 200EX concept at the Geneva Motor Show which is widely expected to be the new "Baby Rolls" production model scheduled for 2010.

Teaser images show a more streamlined body than the big Rolls-Royce Phantom with a neat grille, narrow LED headlamps, chromed door handles, a prominent C-pillar and seven-spoke 20-inch wheels.

A century on the road - Audi brings out "family silver" for birthday

A century on the road - Audi brings out "family silver" for birthdayHamburg - The German premium car manufacturer Audi is bringing out the family silver this year with more than 50 events and special shows to mark the 100th birthday of a brand that got its name to avoid a legal dispute linked to car pioneer and founder August Horch.

Horch, which means "hear" in German, established a small car company in Cologne in 1899, but then moved to the eastern German town of Zwickau in 1904 where he established the Hochwerke AG stock company.

Entry-level blow hurts Bajaj Auto the most

Company's two-wheeler sales fell 17% in February

Slowly, the two-wheeler landscape is changing and entry-level bikes appear to be the primary reason for that.

Entry level bikes, that cost for less than Rs 40,000 and typically have engine displacements less than 125cc, now comprise a little over half of the total market.

Hero Honda Motors has been the undisputed leader here. But what has happened over the last few months has surprised everyone, including parts suppliers and analysts: Hero Honda has gone from strength to strength in this segment, taking market share away from close competitor Bajaj Auto and this has led to the latter reporting significant overall sales declines.

Yamaha launches another 150 cc bike christened ‘FZ-S’ in Indian Market

Yamaha launches another 150 cc bike christened ‘FZ-S’ in Indian Market After grand success of muscular and hottest-looking bike FZ16, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has come with another new bike 'FZ-S' priced at Rs 67,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

The FZ-S, a 150cc motorbike, will be available in two colours -- Yellow Streak and Silver Tech to Indian consumers.

Tata Motors introduces Nano Europa at Geneva Motor show

Nano EuropaTata Motors launched the Nano Europa, the European version of the Nano, on Tuesday at the Geneva Motor show before Nano's formal launch on March 23 in the domestic market.

Nano Europa supports 3-cylinder sporty aluminium MPFI engine and electric power steering, using all international safety standards and regulations. The car has been provided with advanced restraint systems, ABS, ESP, with high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emission.

M&M Posts 21.6% Growth In February Sales

M&M Posts 21.6% Growth In February SalesMahindra and Mahindra, part of the $6.7-billion Mahindra group, has
recorded a 21.6% year-on-year increase in its three-wheeler and utility
vehicle sales in February 2009.

The Indian auto major sold 18,135 units during the last month, as against 14,909 units in the same period last year (Feb 2008).

The company recorded a 17% sales growth its utility vehicle segment,
which includes M&M’s Bolero, Scorpio and Xylo range of vehicles.

Under this section, M&M sold 14,720 units in Feb 2009 as compared to 12,562 during last February (2008).

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