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Yamaha India has launched the Fazer 153cc at a price of Rs 72,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company today also inaugurated its new facility at Surajpur (Uttar Pradesh) which will also be used to make Frazer and other models. The Fazer has been positioned along with the company’s existing FZ portfolio bikes - FZ16 and FZ-S.

The Fazer, gets its DNA from the global Fazer series known for their sports touring, awesome looks. It has a “Look-at-me” appeal with the triple macho design concept giving it a concentrated form with excellent ergonomics. It has the beautifully contoured color – coordinated aerodynamic cowling to keep the wind blast at bay. With its comfortable riding position and seat the rider can enjoy a week end getaway or head off on a touring holiday.

Just like FZ16 and FZ-S, Fazer carries the Monocross suspension to ensure agile running performance and handling. The placement of this model’s ‘MidShip Muffler’ toward the center of the machine gives it a good concentration of mass, exhaust efficiency and handling. Fazer has the “140/60-17” size rear radial tyre with a 60% aspect ratio contributes to better grip and handling stability. The Fazer will be available in four color Electric Blue, Midnight Black, Lava Red and Flaming Orange.

BMW had unveiled its X1 concept car at the Paris Motor Show last fall. The Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) which BMW is promoting to create a new class of its kind (instead of the popularly known Sports Utility Vehicle) will see it on the Indian road by 2010. The key differentiator in this launch is that the BMW X1 is being offered as a new offering in the compact premium Sport Activity Vehicle. Not only will it be the first of a kind in it’s segment, it appears to be readying for reaching out to the younger crowd.

BMW X1 takes its key styling cues and practicality from the X5 but shrinks it into a more compact and affordable package. The vehicle’s elegant lines and command driving position echo its larger stablemate, while the five-seat configuration and 1,350-litre boot space provides outstanding load-lugging capability. BMW is expected to position the X1 under the X3 and its main competitors will be Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota RAV-4. It is expected to be in the price range starting anything between Rs. 30-45 lakhs.

Tata Motors will introduce the Nano in Nigeria within next 18 months, ahead of its planned launch in Europe. The car would be available for about NGN 360 for the base model, same as the price in the Indian markets. The car carries a price tag of Rs 1.23 lakh to Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian capital for three variants.

“The launching of the Nano was branded everyman behind the wheel and will benefit Nigerians much as public transport systems like metro are not available here. The Nano will cost NGN 357,480 (about Rs 1.16 lakh) in Nigeria, which is much less than the price of most second hand saloon cars sold here,” Tata Africa Nigeria, Sudeep Ray, said.

The Yamaha Fazer 150 will be launched on the 6th of July and we think it looks quite stunning in blue.  Bookings for the bike are open and you can get your Fazer soon. However we would suggest you wait and book till more information on the bike surfaces.

Source - xkmph

We drove this car some time back. Make a guess and let us know what you think is this car. More pictures to be added soon to help you guess.

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The Suzuki Swift was launched worldwide in 2005 and a replacement is due in 2010. With cars inthe  B segment becoming bigger, Suzuki doesn’t want to stay behind. The 2010 Suzuki Swift was spied yet again undergoing testing but this time on the road. The car surely looks bigger with huge rear view mirrors. We can’t really say much yet and will have to wait till further information surfaces.

Source - Autovandaag

As part of a global marketing initiative, Shell Lubricants has unveiled the Skoda World Rally Championship car, cut in half. The cut car showcased in Delhi, demonstrates Shell Helix Motor Oil’s Active Cleansing Technology that helps in keeping car engines ‘Clean on the Inside’. Shell Lubricants cut the Skoda Fabia rally car in half for the Shell Helix Ultra TV commercial that debuted globally last year.

Though unconventional, it was the best possible way to perfectly demonstrate the Shell Helix promise. Shell Lubricants’ team took an actual Skoda Fabia WRC car and sliced it in half with a 4-meter circular saw to shoot Shell Helix Ultra commercial. Once split in two it was easy to see that the one piece of equipment that was protected from the torture of a rally circuit was the engine. This proves that Shell Helix Ultra Motor Oil ensures the consumer always has an engine that is ‘Clean on the Inside’ no matter how dirty things get on the outside.

The half portion of the car will be taken across India to communicate Shell Lubricants strong brand message that focuses on engine cleanliness and protection. The car was flagged off from Mumbai during Shell’s Global Technology Forum and will be taken to other cities.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the new 2.4L Grand Vitara. The 2.4L GV gets a boost in power and torque along with minor changes to the interiors.  The new Grand Vitara comes with a 2.4 litre VVT (Variable Valve Timing) engine that delivers a power of 163.5bhp @ 6000rpm and torque of 225NM @ 4000rpm. Maruti claims the VVT engine will deliver a balanced mix of power and efficiency.

“The new version of Grand Vitara takes the three decades of Suzuki SUV heritage to the next level. Highly popular the world over, the Grand Vitara is one of the global strategic models in Suzuki Range. For all those customers, who are increasingly looking at SUVs, the Grand Vitara 2.4 offers more power and the best in class 4X4 drive at a highly competitive price,” Mr. Mayank Pareek, Executive Officer (M&S) Maruti Suzuki India Limited said.

Following are the features of the Grand Vitara 2.4L :  -

• All-time, 4-mode, 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
• Rear disc brakes
• Multi Information Display (MID) (Displays Cruising range, Average speed and instantaneous fuel consumption, low fuel warning.
• New front grille
• New front bumper
• New 17 inch alloy wheels
• 6-CD changer
• Sliding centre-console armrest

The new Grand Vitara 2.4 comes in two variants - 5-speed Manual Transmission and 4-speed Automatic Transmission. The Grand Vitara 2.4 is priced at Rs. Rs. 16.67 lakh for the manual and Rs. 17.97 lakh for the automatic. All prices ex-Showroom, Delhi.

This month onwards we have started a new feature, known as monthly U-Turn. In monthly U-Turn we will be looking at what you missed last month on Motorbeam.

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We Get Behind The Wheel Of The Fiat Grande Punto Multijet
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