New Delhi, 28th January, 2011: Riding on the back of excellence in performance, innovation and style, recently launched SZ-X, SZ-R and YBR 125 kept the Yamaha pennant high in India by bagging the most prestigious of Indian automobile awards including Bike of the Year Above 150cc category to SZ-R at Bike India Awards, Bike of the Year to SZ-X at ET ZigWheels Awards, Bike of the Year in 150cc Commuter... 

The very mention of Royal Enfield brings a smile to Indian faces. What many don’t know is the RE has plans of going the Harley Davidson way and giving the Indian auto market a range of high powered bikes. The Auto Expo 2010 hosted the Café racer exhibit at the RE stall. Now, that promise of more powerful REs could be near because rumors suggest they’re conceptualization twin-cylinder 750cc and... 

Misano Circuit: Seventy-three days after an operation to his right shoulder, Valentino Rossi returned to the track at Misano Adriatico aboard a Ducati 1198 Superbike. On November 14 at Cattolica’s Cervesi hospital, the Italian had undergone surgery on the supraspinatus tendon and the long head of biceps tendon, as well as cartilage in the Glenoid Labrum. The day was sunny but chilly, with a maximum... 

In India, two wheelers are the very bane of commuting in India. One can only smile when they see Shah Rukh squeezed with two co- passengers on a two seater in Swades. There’s more to this over capacity. There are families around us that will pile 5, and sometimes 6 people (kids included) on a two wheeler. The Indian army can actually better that record but of course without breaking any laws. ... 

M&M is certainly putting their hands in multiple projects. And, might we say, it feels just right to ride the auto boom when all seems fine. It’s been less than 3 years that the Mahindra group bought into the two-wheeler business with their acquisition of Kinetic Motors. Might seem a short period for some, but M&M has already entered the foreign market with their scooters and motorcycles. Mahindra... 

Being 2nd largest may not be enough, and now Bajaj has decided to add about 130 new dealerships by midyear. The move will also open up 7,000 new job opportunities. Increasing that many dealerships would usually take much longer, but have chosen to take the express route, and have been internet dependent in making the selection process easier. Selection of new dealerships was completed in December,... 

It is now official. Hero Honda Motors Ltd today has gone through with a final binding licensing agreement with Japan's Honda Motor Co. This finalization will allow the Japanese giant to exit the Hero Honda Motors JV. The legalities now concluded deal with existing and new products Hero Honda Motors would be making available to the Indian auto market after the Japanese firm's stake to Hero Group is... 

Eicher Motors Ltd. Is considering a greenfield facility for the Enfield Bullet, and a range of 2-wheelers that meet the companies needs over this decade. The automotive giants’ Royal Enfield, their 2-wheeler division brings to the Indian auto market the timeless Enfield Bullet, Thunderbird and other high-powered bikes. A new Eicher Motors Ltd. Plant would reduce waiting time for their bikes, and... 

Remember the Vespa. Well, it’s all set for the latest with Piaggio setting up a scooter plant at Baramati, MH. They’re all set to compete with Honda and TVS 2-wheeler markets. Piaggio will launch the 125cc Vespa LX125 next year. Thereafter, Piaggio plan to introduce many more Vespa range scooters, alongside, motorcycles from group companies. Piaggio, boasts of 7 scooter, motorcycle and small commercial... 

Bajaj Auto Ltd is likely to meet their 4 million vehicle units’ sales target this fiscal. The shortcoming is being attributed to lesser domestic sales. However, this will not affect company profits which will be higher as exports are steady. The target that as set at 4 million units, will most likely see the fiscal end at roughly 3.85 million units. The quarter ending in December, saw Bajaj Auto... 

Now we know that Yamaha R15 is by far one of the best designed bikes in India. But, somehow it has failed to impress Indian audience on a larger scale. Some say it is because of its thin tires whereas others simply are put off due to its small built. Couple of days ago, the above spy shot started doing rounds over the internet and everybody started wondering whether this was the new R15. If that... 

One of the most coveted awards for motorbikes, the 26th International Bike of the Year Award, was presented to the BMW S1000RR this year. To win this award S1000RR scored 57 points whereas the second placed Ducati Multistrada 1200S scored 33 points. These points are awarded by jury who represent major automobile magazines and auto journalists from around the world. Powered by a 4 cylinder oil cooled... 

In the second half of the year 2010, Suzuki made sure to shock the bike lovers by showcasing the B-King at the 2010 CIMA exhibition at China. The B-King weighs a good 180 kg and is powered by a four stroke, fuel injected parallel twin producing about 26 Bhp. This bike was designed with a thought to give fierce competition to the Kawasaki Ninja 250R in entry level markets. Suzuki, now brings in the...