Today's Auto news

AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Friday, 17th February, 2017

Pulsar AS 150 to be discontinued.

KTM Duke200 not to launch in India. To launch Duke 390 on Feb 23.

Moto Guzzi V7 III Anniversario Edition announced in USA. V7 bike was 1st introduced in 1967, was 1st ever Italian superbike.

Aprilia RSV 4, Tuono V4 showcased in Chicago motor show.

Yamaha YZF-R3 recalled in USA over faulty fuel tank fitting bracket and main power switch. Yamaha R25 too could face recall.

Honda V4 superbike to get LED projector headlamps. Will be placed between fireblade and RC 213V-S.

Honda has no plans to launch car under Rs.5 lakh in India for now.

BMW to launch 25 new models by 2021. Sales expected to grow to 9 million units.

BMW working on radical battery tech. Expected to reach Production by 2026. To increase battery capacity by 15-20%.

4830 units of Ignis sold in January.

Maruti ertiga limited edition launched in India. Priced at Rs.7.85 lakh.

Maruti confirms Baleno RS launch date. To launch on march 3. Could be priced between Rs.7-9 lakhs.

2017 Toyota Prius launched in India at Rs. 38.96 lakhs. In its 4th generation. Toyota Camry hybrid also launched at Rs. 31.98 lakh.

Toyota hybrid worldwide sales cross 1 crore mark. Milestone achieved in less than 20 years of 1st hybrid car launch.

Toyota recalls all Mirai cars over software glitch. Car was launched in Dec 2014.

PSA to enter India with Peugeot hatchback, sedan and SUV. Will launch in 2019-20.

Tata considering to discontinue nano, Indica and indigo. To reorganise passenger cars portfolio.

Tata motors and Microsoft partner to enhance in-car connectivity.

Tata motors Q3 profit down by 96%. CV sales hit by demonetisation, JLR sales falls by 62%.

Ford figo to launch 'sports' variant soon.

Ford invests $200 million in wind tunnel to blast air at 320 kph. Climatic chamber will range from -40°C to 60°C.

Porsche 718 boxster and Cayman launched in India at Rs. 85.53 lakh and 81.63 lakh respectively. Get new turbocharged flat 4 engines.

Lamborghini to recall 5900 supercars after 7 catch fire. Fire due to faulty fuel systems. Gasoline coming in contact with exhaust parts causing fire.

Paul walker's daughter files suit claiming Porsche knew about faulty Carrera GT. Employees had exchanged emails claiming out of 1280 cars produced, 200 already totaled.

Diesel drops to merely 27% of total car sales in India. Petrol vehicle sales increase post diesel bans in Kerala and Delhi.

Jeep compass to launch with comprehensive lineup. Will get petrol, diesel with 4x4 and auto gearbox options.

3 held in Spain for converting Toyotas into fake Ferraris.

Refreshed Kia picanto set for Geneva debut. Gets turbo-petrol engine, propelling the car to 100 kph in 10.1s.

Mercedes F1 appoint James Allison as technical director. Former Ferrari tech director to join on March 1.

MRF challenge 2016 finale to be hosted in Irrungattukottai race track this weekend.

Happy morning😊