AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Wednesday, 5th April, 2017
Royal Enfield records best ever monthly performance in March. Exports grew by over 60% last fiscal.
Launch of fuel injected Himalayan just a few weeks away. Updated on website. Bullet 500 fuel injection also to launch.
Mahindra mojo adventure to enter production. Took 5 years to develop.
Bangkok international motor show:
Royal Enfield classic 500 battle green with sidecar showcased alongside Himalayan FI.
Honda unveils 150SS Café Racer concept.
Suzuki GSX-R150 showcased. Kawasaki versys x300 also seen.
Toyota sienta launched at Bangkok motor show.
Mazda 2 showcased in Bangkok.
Hyundai grand starex showcased.
Honda WR-V registered sales of 3,833 units in its 1st month. Honda registers 8.7% growth.
New Suzuki swift sport to have better power-to-weight ratio than a Toyota GT-86. Reported to weigh 870 kg and powered by 1.4L boosterjet engine.
Suzuki swift launched in Italy. Deliveries to commence in mid-April.
Mahindra Scorpio adventure launched in India at Rs.13.1 lakh. Features extensive cosmetic upgrades.
No FAME subsidy for mild hybrids from April 1 after govt withdraws.
Tata Tigor AMT in the works. To launch soon.
Hyundai to introduce 8 new models by 2020. To invest Rs.5,000 crores to develop and introduce these models.
Volvo S60 polestar to launch in India on April 14.
Lexus opens its 1st dealership in Mumbai.
Apollo tyres, ceat and jk in race to acquire falcon tyres. Falcon tyres have stopped production after recording huge losses.
Tesla overtakes ford in market value after stocks climb 5.8%.
Passenger vehicle sales cross 3 million units in 2016-17. Launches, reviving demand and continuing expansion of SUV segment boosts sales.
Honda 2 wheeler sales cross 5 million last fiscal year. Globally, 1st Honda subsidiary to achieve the mark. Still long way to go to match hero, says Asia Honda Motors president, Noriake Abe.
Yamaha launches bs 4 compliant scooters and motorcycles. Fascino gets dual tone paint.
Spy alerts:
2017 Mercedes Benz S class facelift spied. Likely to get new engine options.
New Swift dzire spotted in near production spec. Launch next month.
Skoda Kodiaq SUV spotted testing in India. September launch.
Honda jazz facelift spotted testing in Brazil and Japan.
Honda Navi Chrome and adventure editions showcased. Offer loads of style and utility.
Formula 1:
Giovinazzi replaces Wehrlein for Chinese GP. Wehrlein now expected to be fit for Russian GP.
Aditya Patel to compete in Blancpain GT series Asia. Features a 6 weekend, 12 race calendar.
Happy morning😊
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