TVS Motor Sales : Decmeber 2009

TVS Motor Company registered significant growth of 34% in December 2009, registering total two wheeler sales of 1,19,701 units against 89,285 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. The company's cumulative growth therefore stood at 10 % with sales of 1,109,054 units in the current financial year up to December 2009 against 1,006,724 units in the same period last year. Domestic sales of the company witnessed a steady increase in sales posting 42 % growth with sales of 1,02,479 units in December 2009 as against 72,355 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Motorcycle sales witnessed 24% increase in sales registering 49,560 units in December 2009 when compared to 40,057 units recorded in December 2008.The company's scooter sales grew by 45 % with sales of 21,566 units when compared to 14,912 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Showing signs of recovery, exports recorded a marginal growth of 2% registering sales of 17,222 units of two wheelers in December 2009 as against 16,930 units in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Skoda to roll out "YETI" in India

Skoda India Pvt. Ltd. is ready to launch its small SUV in the Indian auto market. First showed up in 2005 Geneva Auto Expo, the Skoda Yeti has been expected to make its way to the Indian Ground by January, 2010. The Price of Skoda Yeti will be around Rs. 10 lakhs. Skoda Yeti is expected to be launched in India at the auto expo to be held next year on Jaunuary.Skoda Yeti is expected to come with two engine options that are petrol and diesel engines. The petrol variants will be available 1.2L, 1197cc, Turbo Charged, DOHC petrol engine and 1.8L, 1798cc, Turbo Charged, DOHC petrol engine.

●1.2L, 1197cc, Turbo Charged, DOHC petrol engine is expected to give 104.7 PS at 5000rpm and 175Nm of maximum torque at 1500~3500rpm.

●1.8L, 1798cc, Turbo Charged, DOHC petrol engine will give maximum power of 160PS at 4500~6200rpm with the maximum torque of 250Nm at 1500~4500rpm.

●The 2.0L, 1968cc, Turbo Charged diesel engine will give 140PS of maximum power at 4200rpm with 320Nm of maximum torque at 1750~2500rpm.

Honda introduces the CB Twister

HMSI on thursday has launched its 110cc bike the Honda CB Twister to mark its entry into the mass bike segment. To hit the market in February next year, the new bike will be available in three variants, with prices starting at Rs.42,000.

The latest launched motorcycle Honda CB Twister's has a 110cc engine. The bike's engine is expected to develop 9 Nm of maximum torque at 6000 rpm and will produce 9 bhp of maximum power at 8000 rpm. With 110cc engine, the latest launched bike in India Honda CB Twister expects to deliver a mileage of 70 km/litre.

The first look at Honda CB Twister gives the feel that is is inspired from CB1000RR. The rear of suspension is coil spring whereas, the front of it is telescopic fork. Honda Motorcycles has kept the instrumentation analogue that is similar to other Honda products like other Honda products, instrumentation is analogue. Honda CB Twister motorcycle also comes without tachometer and with tubeless tires.

The Honda CB Twister will be available in 5 colours - Pearl Night Star Black, Pearl Fuji Blue, Pearl Amber Yellow, Candy Sonic Green and Pearl Siena Red.

Moreover, the Honda CB Twister will be featuring Front Disc Brake, Alloy Wheel, Hunk-ish Red Springs at the rear.

“We will continue to provide exciting products and lead the expansion in each two-wheeler segment. CB Twister is a perfect combination of new age style and unmatched performance with economy. With the latest cutting edge technology, the bike is bound to expand the 100-110cc segment further,” said HMSI President and CEO Shinji Aoyama.

According to the automaker Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, their latest launch Honda CB Twister has no plans to compete with motorcycles like Hero Honda Passion and Hero Honda Splendour that are in the same segment of the market. HMSI hopes to sell 2.2-lakh units in the next fiscal.

Mahindra to launch SYM Cevalo 125cc in India

Mahindra and Mahindra is all set to launch its new motor bike the SYM Cevalo 125cc in Delhi Auto Expo, 2010. SYM Cevalo 125cc will be the first Motorbike from Mahindra.
Mahindra SYM Cevalo 125cc will be feturing 125cc SOHC, 4 valve, air cooled, fuel injected engine producing 15bhp, Single Disc Brake system,17 inch wheels with a stylish looking alloys and big tyres to go and Silencer will give a power bike look.

Price of SYM Cevalo 125cc will be anounced after its launch in Delhi Auto Expo, 2010.

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