AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Monday, 20th February, 2017
Yamaha R25 facelift may get slipper clutch and upside down forks.
1,155 units of Yamaha R3 recalled in India. Same model was recalled earlier last week in USA due to faulty fuel tank fitting bracket and main power switch.
Yamaha's India-made bike for emerging markets, crux Rev, introduced in Africa and central America.
Suzuki gixxer range gets AHO and BS 4 compliance. Suzuki access scooter also gets BS 4 compliant engine.
2018 Mercedes Benz A class to feature dual screen digital display.
Fully electric Mercedes AMG models a possibility. Early electrification will be through 48V mild hybrid system.
New Mercedes Benz E class to launch on Feb 28.
India-made Renault kwid has 2 month waiting period in south Africa. Launched in November last year.
Nissan kicks SUV seen in China. China launch expected this year. India launch next year.
Ford's Craiova plant in Romania to put 190 new robots to work for ecosport. Production to start in September.
Ford denies Bloomberg Report that its testers are falling asleep while testing self-driving cars. Apparently, Ford's autonomous car project aims at eliminating brake, acceleration pedals and steering wheel.
Base version of India-bound ford ecosport facelift spotted in China.
India spec Jeep compass to come with petrol and diesel engines at launch. Launch in august.
Ferrari 812 superfast unveiled. To replace F12 berlinetta. To be fastest Ferrari ever with 789 BHP output.
2018 Skoda yeti spied as a Chinese model. Will launch after Kodiaq.
Audi dealers in China demand Rs.27,000 crores cover for losses over 3 years. Dealers blamed company for adding too many distributors which worsened an already declining sales.
Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 to have a small production run. The track car to come with 600 HP V8 engine.
Trump will make America great to invest, says Anand Mahindra. Poets' imaginations and not technology will save the world in future, he added.
No amnesty for BS 3 vehicles after April 1, says Bajaj auto. 1st 2 wheeler maker to fully meet BS 4 norms before deadline.
KTM Duke range to launch on Feb 23. Gets cosmetic changes, BS 4 engines. 390 to get ride by wire tech.
Lynk and co wants to change the way people buy cars. No model year designations for its cars. Ownership will be subscription based with no down payment. 1st model in April.
Toyota sold only 1 Prius in last 6 months of 2016 in China. Had sold 75 cars in 1st half of year.
London to levy daily fine of £10 on polluting cars. Toxicity charge will be levied primarily on vehicles registered before 2006.
Ambassador was sold due to lack of innovation, says MSME minister, giriraj Singh.
World's 1st driverless car circuit race ends with accident. One of the 2 driverless cars crashed into statue. Hosted by Buenos Aires formula E grand Prix.
Happy morning😊
