Archive for December 4th, 2007

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Mahindra and Mahindra unveils new Scorpio

Mahindra and Mahindra on Tuesday unveiled a new version of Scorpio V-series here and announced the company had invested Rs 150 crore on bringing out the new model on the road
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Yamaha launches 2 high-end models

Aimed at re-inventing and repositioning its brand in the market, Yamaha Motor India has introduced two high-end models targeting biking enthusiasts. The company hopes to ride on the aspirational values of new age consumers, besides raising its market share from a mere three per cent to 10 per cent by 2010 with the new launches.

?The DNA of Yamaha is changing in India and we will move over to a retail identity by riding on the aspirational values of the new age consumer,? Mr P. Sam, Head of marketing and sales at Yamaha Motor India, told reporters here.

The Japanese bike-maker has introduced two sport motorcycles, MT 01 and YZF R1 priced at Rs 10.5 lakh each (ex-showroom price). More
Courtesy:www.indiacar.net

Yamaha unveils two sports bikes with Rs 10.5-lakh tag

In a bid to grab bigger marketshare in India, Japanese bike major Yamaha has deviated from its mass market strategy and will now concentrate on niche motorcycle segments. It is also in the process of getting approvals for investment of Rs 1,000 crore in the Indian subsidiary from the parent company.

Yamaha, on Tuesday, launched two of its premium bikes— MTR01 and YZF R1. Both the bikes have been priced at Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). More
Courtesy:economictimes.indiatimes.com

Bajaj open to taking majority stake in Austria?s KTM

Two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto Ltd said it was open to take a majority stake in Austria?s sports bike maker KTM and is also looking at other takeover opportunities.

?We may even consider picking up a majority stake in KTM if the company?s promoters are willing to offload stake. KTM stake would give Bajaj an access to regulated markets of Europe where the company is yet to foray,? the Bajaj Auto Chairman, Mr Rahul Bajaj, said on the sidelines of India Economic Summit. More
Courtesy:www.indiacar.net

General Motors ties-up with IIT Kharagpur for research

General Motors Corp, global automakers, on Tuesday announced setting up a new Collaborative Research Lab (CRL) in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur to carry out research in areas of electronics, controls and software.

The partners also announced that a new educational curriculum would be jointly developed leading to a post-graduate degree in these fields. More
Courtesy:economictimes.indiatimes.com

Yamaha launches sports bikes; aims at bigger market share

Japanese motorbike maker Yamaha, which did not have any major success in the Indian market, is aiming to accelerate its market share here with the launch of its cult sport bikes 1,680 cc engine powered MT01 and 998 cc YZF R1 priced at Rs 10.5 lakh each (ex-showroom).

The company, which operates in the domestic market through a wholly -owned subsidiary Yamaha Motor India (YMI), is banking heavily on these to products to revive fortunes in the Indian two- wheeler market where it has been reduced to a marginal player with a little over three per cent market share. More
Courtesy:economictimes.indiatimes.com

Mahindra has no objection to Bajaj-Renault car project

Mahindra and Mahindra on Monday said it had no objections to its partner Renault tying up with the country?s largest two wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto, for its small car venture. However, the French auto partner hadn?t asked for a no-objection certificate, said the Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Mr Anand Mahindra.

Renault, which has a joint venture with Mahindra, is conducting a feasibility study for a $3,000 small car project in partnership with Bajaj Auto. ?Renault did not approach us for a no-objection certificate but we have no problem with its tie-up with Bajaj,? said Mr Mahindra, on the sidelines of the India Economic Summit. More
Courtesy:www.indiacar.net


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