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Hero Honda Launch new Super Splendor
Sep 3rd
Hero Honda launched a new variant of the Super Splendor, priced at Rs. 45,950 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new splendour gets new graphics, meter console with tripmeter, Alloy wheels and new design multi-reflector head light.
With the introduction of the new variant, Hero Honda will phase out the old Super Splendor. The company introduced Super Splendor in 2005 in the 125cc segment with “Quantum Core” engine and enhanced features to give better fuel economy.
The 125 cc segment accounts for about 20 per cent of the total motorcycle market, which is pegged at about 75 lakh units per annum.
Specifications of the new Super Slpendor
Yamaha sales up by 30% in August
Sep 1st
After establishing a strong foothold in the premium segment bikes, India Yamaha Motors is set to script a new success story with the launch of its three commuter bikes – the SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125. Yamaha has registered a growth of 30% in sales during August 2010 as compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 30,450 units in August 2010 as against 23,466 units sold in August 2009.
In domestic markets, the company sold 22,672 units in August 2010 as compared to 19,508 units in the same month last year. The export figures stood at 7,778 units in August 2010 while 3,958 units were exported in August 2009. More >
Maruti tops in customer satisfaction for new cars
Sep 1st
Maruti Suzuki once again tops the chart for buyers’ satisfaction with newly launched cars according to JD Power. According to the latest study — India Sales Satisfaction Index — by the market research firm, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) topped the list of 11 auto-makers, garnering 819 points on a 1,000-point scale. It was followed by Honda and Skoda, with 816 and 812 points, respectively.
Launch of new models like WagonR, Alto K10 and good understanding of customers has led to the success of Maruti. The study ranked Tata Motors at the bottom of the list, with 758 points.
According to the study buyers of models that were launched in 2010 are less satisfied with their sales experience at dealerships compared to buyers of models that are at least one-year old. We sense this is largely because of the surge in demand the sales in charge are more involved in selling cars and are not trying hard as compared to 2009 which saw a decline in sales due to the recession.
Toyota to start trial production of Etios in September
Aug 30th
Toyota Indian will start trial production of its much anticipated small car ‘Etios‘ for the Indian market from next month (September), three months ahead of its proposed launch.
“Before starting the commercial production in December, we will have two rounds of trial productions. While one will start in September, the next one will be in October,” Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Deputy Managing Director (Commercial) Shekar Viswanathan said.
Toyota planning Etios in LPG, CNG options
Aug 27th
Toyota India which plan to launch the much awaited Etios cars by end of year is studying to launch the car in CNG and LPG options.
We are looking at every possible alternative to launch ‘Etios’, apart from diesel and petrol variant, we will study the market and demand for launching the car in other fuel options (LPG and CNG) and hybrid mode,” Toyota Motor Asia Pacific President Mitsuhiro Sonoda said.
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Toyota, Hyundai to hike prices of models
Aug 27th
Indian car makers Toyota India and Hyundai India are planning to increase the prices of its popular models.
Toyota Kirloskar Motors is hinting of a price hike very soon. With increasing input costs mainly due to increase in prices of raw materials Toyota may hike prices of its popular models like Innova, Corolla and Fortuner.
