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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Friday, 10th March, 2017

KTM Philippines production in full swing.

Yamaha NMax 155 launched in Japan. Scooter uses R15v3.0 derived engine.

Bajaj dominar ABS version outselling non abs variant.

Bajaj Pulsar AS200 to make a comeback soon. Was discontinued in favour of 200 NS.

Suzuki to launch 4 new models next fiscal year. Ciaz facelift to be 1st.

Mitsubishi pajero and Nissan patrol to share same platform.

Renault kwid climber launched at Rs. 4.3 lakh. Most expensive variant of kwid.

Hyundai sonata facelift launched in South Korea. Global launch in mid-2017.

Carlos Ghosn: Tata nano inspired kwid. Open to kwid based Mitsubishi model in India.

Mahindra developing electric SUV and performance car. Mahindra electric working on 380V electric powertrain. Design for performance car to come from pininfarina.

Toyota corolla Altis Facelift to Launch soon. Bookings open.

Tata RaceMo to be India's 1st kit car. MOFlex system's use of fewer modules will allow the car to be assembled at workshop spaces across the country.

Skoda electric car concept set for Shanghai reveal. To go on sale in 2020-21.

Learnt about Volkswagen scandal from media: Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel.

Hyperloop released 1st images of its 1st test track, called DevLoop in Nevada. Aims at full scale testing by June 2017.

Geneva excerpts:
Skoda Octavia RS245 showcased along with Octavia scout.

Audi RS 5 coupé unveiled. Powered by 2.9L TFSI v6 bi-turbo petrol engine.

Lamborghini Huracan Performante revealed. 640 HP, mid-mounted 5.2L V10 is the most powerful engine ever produced by Lamborghini.

Mercedes Benz E class cabriolet and E class coupé showcased.

Hyundai FE hydrogen fuel cell concept unveiled in Geneva. Previews future SUV. Uses 4th gen hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Wednesday, 1st March, 2017

Yamaha MT-10 Tourer headed to Europe. Naked roadster based on R1.

Yamaha V-Ixion roadster spotted in Indonesia. Equipped with R15 engine.

Aprilia to focus on scooters in India till 2018. No motorcycles.

Honda Activa 4G with AHO spotted. Gearing up for BS 4 variant launch.

India-bound Isuzu MU-X launched in Thailand. Company celebrating its 60th anniversary of sales and operations in Thailand.

Jeep compass to be priced at Rs.16 lakhs in India. Will go on sale from august.

BMW 1 series sedan launched in China.

Mercedes Benz E class long wheelbase launched in India at Rs. 56.15 lakh for petrol and Rs.69.47 lakh for diesel. Focus on reducing ownership costs with service packages.

Lifespan of Mumbai's BEST buses to be cut from 15 years to 12.

Dsk Hyosung Aquila 250 limited edition launched. Priced at Rs.2.94 lakhs. Only 100 units to be made.

Maruti streamlines lineup. Axes Ritz, Celerio diesel, wagon R stingray, gypsy. Ciaz to move to Nexa dealerships.

Autonomous Peugeot Instinct concept revealed. Also showcases a future generation of the i-Cockpit interior design.

Takata to pay $1 billion over faulty airbags. Pleaded guilty of concealing defect that made inflators explode with high force, killing 16 people. Suit accuses 5 automakers of knowing about defect.

Startup develops self-driving racecar with top speed of 320 kph. Roborace Robocar bigger than standard f1 car, has 2 radars, 5 lidars, 18 ultrasonic sensors, 2 optical speed sensors, 6 AI driven cameras.

Female Tesla engineer complains of lower salary than men and pervasive harassment.

Hyperloop one asks Indian public to vote for preferred route. Proposed route Mumbai-old Delhi will cover distance in 80 minutes. Chennai-Bangalore Route to take 20 minutes.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Saturday, 25th February, 2017

UM adventure motorcycle to have a 400cc V-twin mill. Will be on the limited edition commando Mojave.

India-made Bajaj Pulsar 160 NS launched in Nepal.

Yamaha YS125 launched in UK. Commuter oriented Motorcycle.

Audi to launch 10 new products in India this year. 2 all new products, facelifts among them.

Facelifted European spec of Skoda Rapid and Rapid spaceback revealed. Will debut in Geneva auto show.

Next gen Skoda yeti to be dramatically different. Redesigned model to be unveiled mid-2017. Current gen to go out of production in June in Europe.

Porsche 911R delivered to Indian customer. Delivered to Bangalore collector, one of 991 units made globally. Goes 0-100 kph in 3s.

Volkswagen Arteon teased ahead of Geneva debut. Successor to Passat CC. Will rival BMW 4 series gran coupe.

Mercedes-AMG reveal 3 Special models. Include unique colour and trim combinations.

Renault kwid sales surpass 1.3 lakh units in India.

Hyundai xcent facelift to look bigger and plusher. Launch expected in April.

Suzuki swift RS limited edition launched in south Africa. Styling changes alone. No changes in engine.

Maruti Baleno RS bookings to open on Feb 27. Launch on march 3. Maruti Baleno RS 1L boosterjet engine teased in new commercial.

Wagon R launched with dual tone interiors and piano finish and alloy wheels. Available in new VXi trim.

Google sues uber over self-driving tech theft. Google's parent company, alphabet, claims in the lawsuit that a manager who left waymo, stole some confidential data and started a start-up which was taken over by uber.

CBSE makes speed governors, GPS, CCTV mandatory for school buses in fresh guidelines issued to its affiliated schools.

McLaren and Ferrari 2017 formula 1 cars unveiled.

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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.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Wednesday, 15th February, 2017

Yamaha R15 v3.0 to launch in Thailand.

Hero super splendor i3s launched at Rs. 55,275. Glamour FI launched in Argentina. HF deluxe i3s coming soon.

KTM not to launch twin cylinder 250cc bikes.

Bajaj sold 3000 units of dominar 400 in January.

Benelli working on 125cc to 750cc bikes. TNT 750 naked roadster spotted.

Facelifted ford ecosport to be made in Brazil from May. Argentina launch soon.

Isuzu MU-X to launch in Thailand in march.

2017 Mitsubishi lancer to be unveiled on April 6.

Honda city facelift launched at Rs.8.5 lakhs. New top end variant added, engines unchanged.

World's 1st commercial flying car now on sale. PAL-V liberty are air legal, deliveries scheduled towards end of 2018. Prices start from Rs. 2.52 crores (before taxes).

General motors to sell Vauxhall and Opel brands to PSA Peugeot Citroen group.

Tesla stocks record high after Dubai launch. Musk says almost all cars will be self-driving in 10 years.

Rolls Royce posted its largest ever loss. Loss attributed to the bribery scandal.

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Yamaha R15 v3.0 to launch in Thailand.

Hero super splendor i3s launched at Rs. 55,275. Glamour FI launched in Argentina. HF deluxe i3s coming soon.

KTM not to launch twin cylinder 250cc bikes.

Bajaj sold 3000 units of dominar 400 in January.

Benelli working on 125cc to 750cc bikes. TNT 750 naked roadster spotted.

Facelifted ford ecosport to be made in Brazil from May. Argentina launch soon.

Isuzu MU-X to launch in Thailand in march.

2017 Mitsubishi lancer to be unveiled on April 6.

Honda city facelift launched at Rs.8.5 lakhs. New top end variant added, engines unchanged.

World's 1st commercial flying car now on sale. PAL-V liberty are air legal, deliveries scheduled towards end of 2018. Prices start from Rs. 2.52 crores (before taxes).

General motors to sell Vauxhall and Opel brands to PSA Peugeot Citroen group.

Tesla stocks record high after Dubai launch. Musk says almost all cars will be self-driving in 10 years.

Rolls Royce posted its largest ever loss. Loss attributed to the bribery scandal.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Friday, 27th January, 2017

Yamaha RD350 to be reborn as XSR300.

KTM Duke 250, RC 250 not coming to India.

TVS CFO confirms new motorcycles and scooters for next fiscal. BMW G310R set to launch in march.

Next gen Mazda 3 with HCCI SkyActive engine to launch in 2018.

Tata nano to spawn electric, hybrid and air powered variants.

VW Polo Sound Limited Edition launched in Germany.

Toyota etios facelift launched in Brazil. Features new bumpers and styling changes.

Peugeot Citroen group (PSA) confirms India entry. To set up vehicle manufacturing and powertrain plant in TN. Hindustan motors' chennai plant likely to be used. Signs JV with CK Birla group.

Mercedes A class, B class night editions launched at Rs. 27.31 lakhs and Rs. 29.34 lakhs respectively.

Ford bronco to have solid axles from Dana Inc.

Honda city ZX bookings open unofficially in India.

Tata kite 5 sedan to launch in April. Could be called viago or altigo.

Ford endeavour prices hiked by up to Rs. 2.85 lakhs. Restored back to pre-price cut levels.

Nissan India draws outline of India map on the eve of republic day in sambar salt water lake bed with GT-R sports car.

Tata motors launched hybrid electric buses in India. Range includes Starbus hybrid 12m and ultra Starbus electric 9m and 12m. Starts from Rs.1.6 crores. Fuel cells developed in partnership with ISRO.

Honda WR-V production starts in India. Crossover version of jazz hatchback.

TVS Apache RTR180 performs in republic day parade. Becomes 1st non royal Enfield bike to feature in R-day parade.

Ford mustang scores 2 star in Euro NCAP crash tests. Lowest ever for a ford car since 2008. Euro spec car found to be missing safety equipment.

Mercedes-Maybach SUV to debut in 2019. Based on 3rd gen GLS. Styling equipments taken from Maybach 6 Coupe.

Next gen Volvo xc 60 to debut in Geneva. To be powered by 2L petrol and diesel engines,1.5L hybrid powertrain.

Toyota planning to launch India specific hybrid car in 5 years. To comply with India's corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rate, that states 10% increase in mileage till 2021, 30% increase from 2022 onwards.

USA president, Donald Trump, met ford, GM and Chrysler CEOs. Offers reduced taxes and regulation in pollution norms to ensure local production.

Road safety survey: 78% riders can't recognise half the road signs. Survey of 1500 two wheeler riders across 10 key Indian cities.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Wednesday, 25th January, 2017

Husqvarna Vitpilen401 to source parts from Bajaj vendors in India. To be based on KTM Duke's chassis.

Yamaha FZ25 launched at Rs. 1.19 lakhs. Boasts best in class torque output. Deliveries to begin in couple of months. Yamaha aims to make India second largest market by year-end.

Next gen Nissan Juke to be wider, will lose diesel option. 2020 global launch expected.

Limited edition Suzuki swift dzire allure launched. Comes with a few exclusive exterior and interior accessories.

Peugeot Citroen group to announce India entry today. To strike joint venture with CK Birla Group.1st car launch expected in 2021.

2019 Renault captur testing begins 2 years prior to launch.

Tata nexon on course for 2017 H2 launch. Tata hopes to dominate UV segment.

Liberty media completes formula 1 takeover. CEO Bernie Ecclestone replaced with Chase Carey. Ross Brawn returns to the sport as MD for motor sports.

GM Gujarat plant sale edges close to fruition. Market regulator competitions commission of India clears proposal by Chinese automaker SAIC to takeover GM's Halol plant.

Paris tests self-driving electric bus to fight pollution. EZ10 bus can carry up to 6 passengers.

Ford launches sub brand to sell auto parts for rival automakers. Omnicraft to start to sell 1500 commonly requested parts from non ford auto brands.

Faraday Future sued for Rs.12.2 crores unpaid dues by visual effects studio, mill group. Payment was due in October 2016.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY-Tuesday, 24th January, 2017

Yamaha R15 v3.0 spec revealed. Becomes most powerful offering in the segment with 19.31 PS power. New bike launch today.

Mazda CX-5 7 seater to launch globally this year. To start from Japan.

Toyota Vios Facelift launched in Thailand.

Volkswagen ameo with 16" portago alloy wheels spied in Pune.

17" wheels taken off list for Toyota innova crysta ZX. Replaced by 16" wheels.

ToyotaPartsConnect- Toyota's online portal for spare parts launched.

Okinawa ridge electric scooter launched in India at Rs. 43,702. Top speed of 55 kph. 80-90 km on single charge.

Hyundai grand i10 to soon get 1.2L diesel engine. Likely to replace 1.1L unit, will be 3 cylinder unit as well.

Next gen Porsche Panamera India launch in march. Only turbo to be launched 1st. Long wheelbase will be launched later. 718 boxster, Cayman to launch on Feb 15.

Tata Hexa automatic on high demand. 60% of total bookings for automatic variant. Increase in Waiting period expected.

KTM 390 adventure India launch confirmed. Will rival royal Enfield Himalayan.

2 month long waiting period for ignis. Deliveries to start from 2nd week of Feb.

Next gen Mitsubishi Montero likely to get Nissan patrol SUV's underpinnings.

South Korea to develop train that travels as fast as 1000 kph. Based on hyper tube tech. To reduce travel time between Seoul to busan to 1 hour from 3 hours.

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AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Thursday, 5th January, 2017

Bajaj qute launched in Indonesia as country's cheapest car.

Yamaha starts teasing next naked bike. Due for launch on Jan 24.

Toyota plans to introduce most fuel efficient and safest small car in India. To challenge alto and kwid.

Next gen phantom ready. Undergoing road tests.

Hyundai Grand i10 facelift could launch in Feb. Unveiled globally 4 months ago in Paris.

Faraday Future reveals its 1st production car- FF91. Unveiled ahead of consumer electronics show (CES). Multi Motor Setup produces 1050 BHP power. Autonomous driving car fails to selfpark itself on stage.

Toyota Camry hybrid to get new features. 12 speaker JBL audio unit, 2 more airbags included along with tyre pressure monitoring system.

VW Polo, ameo, Vento and Skoda rapid to get 16 inch alloys.

Ford Mustang hybrid on the cards. To launch in 2020.

Next gen wagon R gets quirky styling.

2017 Kia picanto revealed. To be showcased in Geneva motor show. Gets sportier GT line trim for 1st time.

Next gen BMW 3 series may not get GT Variant. Discontinuation in favour of 4 series gran coupe.

Few Mexican made Chevy Cruze sold in USA, replies GM to trump in tweet. Trump had earlier threatened higher taxes if GM doesn't make cars in USA.

1st bus to run on biogas to hit roads in Kolkata from March this year. To run on a 17 km stretch.

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