Land Rover Freelander 2 Launched In India at a price of Rs 33 Lakhs
Land Rover today launched the highly acclaimed Freelander 2 in India. The Freelander 2 joins the acclaimed Discovery 4, the quintessential sports tourer, the Range Rover Sport and the ultimate luxury 4×4, the Range Rover, all of which were launched earlier in India in June this year.
The Freelander 2 has redefined the compact premium 4×4 segment. It delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as class-leading off-road ability, the hallmark of Land Rovers. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.
The Freelander 2 is powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine. The engine is transversely mounted to provide extra space for better crash protection, front end styling and allows a shorter bonnet for more cabin space. Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response system is standard on the vehicle. Read more
Yamaha India Launches VMAX Bike at 20 Lakh Price Tag
Overtaking the ordinary by miles and miles, and taking biking in India to a different echelon with astonishing performance and revolutionary muscular styling, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled its legendary flagship muscle bike VMAX. The adrenalin pumping excitement was palpable with the presence of Bollywood hunk and Yamaha’s brand ambassador in India, John Abraham, a passionate biker himself. Adding to the festivity for its fans, Yamaha also introduced Limited Edition of Fazer and FZ Series including FZ-S, FZ16 bikes, which have gained immense popularity amongst the consumers in a short span.
Yamaha V Max Superbike in India
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Yukimine Tsuji, CEO, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd., said, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha. We are constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. With the launch of all new VMAX, Yamaha brings a new credo for the bikers in India. Today, Yamaha is offering innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. The limited edition of high demand model Fazer & FZ series is in line with this strategy. Also with the festive season round the corner, we expect limited editions to be an instant hit amongst biking enthusiasts”.
Talking about Yamaha’s association with John Abraham as its brand ambassador Mr. Tsuji added, “John is a passionate biker himself and fits the brand Yamaha. We are upbeat about John’s association with Yamaha and confident that it will catapult the concept of biking in India to a new level.” Read more
Toyota Eyes 150 Auto Dealerships In India By 2010
World’s largest car maker Toyota today said it is looking to expand its dealership network in the country with plans to have a total of 150 outlets by 2010.
The Japanese auto maker, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group, today inaugurated the 90th outlet of ‘Espirit Toyota’ here in the city.
“We started with 27 outlets in India in 2000 and we plan to expand our network to 150 dealerships by 2010,” Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Deputy Managing Director (Marketing) Sandeep Singh said in a statement. Read more
Cars & Two-Wheelers Sales Zoom In India This August 2009
India’s car and two-wheeler market saw a robust growth in sales in August 2009.
Maruti Suzuki posted a 42 per cent growth to sell 84,808 units, Hyundai Motor India sold 49,521 cars, an 11 per cent increase over the same month last year.
“What really helped sales were festivals such as Ganesh Chathurthi in western India, Janmashtami in the North and Onam in the South. This time, the Alto did exceptionally well selling 22,000 units. All the new models also did well. The newly launched Estilo clocked 3,000 units while the A-Star sold 3,500 units in the domestic market. The Ritz notched up 5,500 units,” said Mr Shashank Srivastava, Chief General Manager, Marketing, Maruti Suzuki. Read more
