Bajaj to relaunch Boxer in April

Bajaj Auto, one of the major two wheeler manufacturers in India has announced the relaunch of Bajaj Boxer in India. The glad news was announced by Mr. S. Sridhar, Chief Executive (two-wheeler) Bajaj Auto in an interview given to the Financial Chronicle. It is clear that this step is taken keeping in mind the fact that there is going to be a boom in the commuter bike segment with the continuing hike in the fuel prices. Bajaj Boxer had become famous for its excellent fuel management and lower maintenance cost in the first launch. The production of this 100 cc commuter bike was discontinued by Bajaj in 2007. The launch will most probably in the month of April.



As the news spreading about the new engine is still vague, most of the rumors are about a 125 cc engine. But in an Interview given to the NDTV profit channel Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto has mentioned the launch of a mighty 150 cc Boxer with a for speed gear box. The new bike is coming as an entry level bike in the market and also to compete with the best seller in the commuter bike segment, Hero Honda splendor. With their super success Bajaj pulsar ruling over the sports bike segment, all Bajaj wants now is to have a strong hand in commuter bike segment. So it seems the Hero Honda break up is a related reason for the re entry of Bajaj Boxer. Though had with drawn boxer from Indian market, it still exports a boxer variant to china and South Africa.



There are some changes in the design of body although its not much different from the old model in total effect. The design is circular with a triangular tail lamp and circular headlight. The Fuel tank has a capacity of twelve liters and it has a high mounted design. The design of the seat it some what different and it is longer in the new bike. Boxer also has features like leg guard and sari guard. It will be built with enough strength to carry loads. The old Bajaj Boxer had a 116 cc engine with a maximum power of 7.7 Hp at 7,000 rpm. Let us hope that the new Boxer will have a higher performance. The price of the new boxer will be around 40,000 rupees which is less than Hero Honda splendor. Since the price is lower than the other bikes in the segment, it may lack features like self start disc brakes, alloy wheel etc. But one thing guaranteed and most important is the unmatched fuel efficiency that Bajaj Boxer offers.

Bajaj announced to launch 150cc Boxer and Upgrade Bajaj Discover

As the two wheeler industry is about to witness a boom in the sales of commuter bikes, Bajaj is about to launch a 150 cc Bajaj Boxer and a new Bajaj discover. In an interview given to the NDTV profit channel, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto has given some hints about their new launches to the two wheeler market. The rumors about the relaunch of Bajaj Boxer have been in the air for a while now. The old Bajaj Boxer had a very fuel effective 100 cc engine, a very relevant fact as the hike in fuel price is making living difficult. Bajaj had ceased the production of the popular 100 cc Boxer in 2004. So when the relaunch was announced, the expectations were about a 100cc engine or a more powerful 125 cc Bajaj Boxer.


But it turns out that the new boxer is going to have a 150 cc engine, quoting Mr. Rajiv Bajaj. Although it sounds unbelievable, the sources of information are reliable. The plan of the company is to launch Bajaj Boxer as a utility brand to India in an affordable price and win the upcoming competition in the commuter bike segment. As the word utility brand means in the industry, the new bike has the 150 cc engine equipped to perform like a work horse in cases of heavy load and rise up to the expectation of the user. Although there are some other bikes like Hero Honda CD Dawn and TVS Max 4R with 100 cc engine in the utility brand, they have not achieved success yet. It seems Bajaj is to take over the scene now. The price of the new bike is expected to be around 40,000 in Indian market.

The Bajaj has its market leader in the sports bike segment, the mighty Bajaj Pulsar with about 50 percent market share. Naturally Bajaj also wants to have a strong hand in the commuter bike segment too. The coming new Bajaj Discover is specially designed for giving a tough fight to Hero Honda Splendor, The best selling commuter bike in India. In another interview with money control.com, Mr.Rajiv Bajaj stated that Bajaj Pulsar and Bajaj Discover together constitute around 70% of the total sales. It is actually up to 85% in the Indian market. The two existing Discovers with 100cc and 150 cc engines were a huge success in India for the past 10 years. So the manufacturers expect better for the new discover. The company is expecting a sale of 350,000 units by the end of April with the launch of the new bikes. The changes and special features in the bikes still remain unrevealed.

BPG Motors to launch UNO I, UNO II and UNO III electric bikes in India

BPG motors have come up with their latest designs of electric bikes that are all set to be launched in the Indian market. The new ranges of electric bikes manufactured by the BPG motors are very efficient and are sure to rock the Indian market with their unique features. The three models that are to launched by the BPG motors are UNO I, UNO II and UNO III. These three models of the company are ready to be launched soon in India. The launching dates are not yet announced, but are expected to be coming soon to the Indian markets. Bajaj has reported to launch new Bajaj Discover and Bajaj Boxer in India in coming months.



The BPG motors bike models are going to rock the Indian market with their unique features. There are various features of the bikes that will attract the customers. The first and the foremost feature is the look of the bike. BPG motors have given an attractive and stunning look to the bike and thus customers will be just crazy about the bikes. The second feature is these bikes are eco friendly bikes. These bikes do not pollute the air and they do not create noise pollution. These bikes are totally soundless. The body designs of the bikes are very unique from other bikes. The bikes are available in many shades and graphics. A wide range of colors are available for the bikes. The efficiency of the bikes is very good. No energy transmission takes place and thus the performance of the bikes is mind blowing



The three models of the BPG motors are having unique specification. The body of the bikes is made of fiber frames. The engine is very powerful and is operated by electricity. The bike is provided by good head lamps which gives a proper focus at the night time. The tail light of the bike is also very nice. Since it is not operated by fuel, these bikes do not have any fuel tank and instead of that the engine is placed on that place. The UNO III engine is totally at the front side and the seat for the rider is at the rear portion of the bike. The design of the bikes and the seats are made in such fashion to provide maximum comfort to the riders.



The price of the UNO II in India is set to be Rs. 45, 000. The price of UNO III in India is set to around Rs. 50, 000. BPG motors are expecting to rock the Indian market with these bikes.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI 3D Shoes

Kobe Bryant comes out with new 3D shoes in February, Nike Zoom Kobe VI 3D and this 3D shoes will be released in stores as part of Hollywood collection on Feb9.Nike Zoom Kobe VI is designed to be 3D and wearing those red and blue glasses will have the shoes jumping out at you………

Nike Zoom Kobe VI features a 3D treatment that is only visible when wearing 3D glasses, watch the Black Mamba come to life before your eyes.The East LA Kobe VI sheds the scales that other makeups of the shoe have n favor of a rich blue colorway. With Goto having been born and raised in East L.A., the shoe was especially personal for him. The shoe’s concept came from a picture of a sunset on the beach with palm trees in sight.The outsole on the left shoe matches the insole on the right and vice-versa, giving the shoe a red look on one side and a blue look on the other.There are a pair of Hyperfuse lows to coordinate with each of the three Kobe shoes as well that are being sold separately.

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Saab 9-3 ePower EV

Saab chooses UQM motors for its 9-3 ePower EV and test fleet of 70 vehicles will be powered by UQM Technologies electric motors and controllers.Saab 9-3 ePower EV delivers of PowerPhase 135kW systems to Saab and will be bagan in Q3 of CY 2010.UQM has in place validated production lines for its PowerPhase 100 and 135kW systems with annual capacity of 40,000 systems……….

UQM Technologies Inc. has been selected by Saab to power its all-electric Saab 9-3 ePower development test fleet. Initial deliveries began in the third calendar quarter of 2010 and will continue through CY 2011.UQM PowerPhase 135 kW electric propulsion systems will power the 70 Saab 9-3 ePower test fleet vehicles. The 9-3 ePower program is the first step towards developing a potential Saab production vehicle. The PowerPhase 135kW features a power-dense 135 kW/181 hp electric motor and advanced control system. Saab will use our propulsion system with a single-speed transmission and the company has published performance estimates of 100 km/hr (62 mph) acceleration in just 8.5 seconds together with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Saab will begin field trials of the test fleet in Sweden early this year.

Bajaj to remove it's ages old brand name

For almost 70 years of service, Bajaj has been known for being one of the best motorcycle manufacturers in India. Bajaj is considered as one of the company that named itself in accordance to the owners’ last name or family name. However after all years of experience the word Bajaj will soon be removed in all their product, service and showroom.






Just like for example the two famous and popular motorcycles that they manufacture which are the Bajaj Pulsar and Bajaj Discover. Both of the said motorcycle will now be known as Pulsar and Discover. The change is being approved by Rajiv Bajaj which is the eldest son of the chairman of the company, Rahul Bajaj. This is actually not new with growing businesses or company. There are a lot of company that changes their name because there's no need for their name to be added on their product since people already know about them and the product that they are producing like Hindustan Unilever, ITC and Procter & Gamble.



After the study and analysis of the company, they are starting to remove the name Bajaj in their product and business cycle. And they are confident that even without the name Bajaj, it will not decrease the sales that they have and in fact the company forecast to increase their sales in future.

Well, it is not all about that name, it is all about the product of the business that will make it popular. Bajaj already proved to their customer that they can provide a high quality product. The name of a certain company is important because it will keep the distinction between the best and not. As time goes by, if the consumer already comfortable of using the certain product for long period of time, so there is no need for them to go to other company and will stay to the same company or manufacturer no matter what will happen with the name of the company as long as they will keep the same quality that they are giving before. We really can’t stop changes, and what we can do is to learn how to adapt the changes. Bajaj is one of the companies that has plan for a better future of their organization, they are trying to make some changes of name because they believe that even without the name Bajaj, the quality remains.

Audi A8 to launch on 4th February

The most promising and awaited sedan from Audi's stable is all set to stun the Indian roads with its incredible luxury standards. The supper stunning Audi A8 is going to launch on 4th February 2011. The German manufacturer comes up with its beautiful model on Indian roads will give the straight competition to Mercedes S-class BMW 7-series. The mind blowing exteriors of the car will certainly catch the people's eyes and make then fall in love with it. The interiors of the car is very comfortable and spacious and it sets a benchmark in the world of luxury cars. The exteriors of this car have a basic resemblance of Audi family, a resemblance people would die for. The new and high technology in the superb model is commendable.


The front view of the model have an normal looks and the back view of Audi A8 have a hint of Audi A4. The entire body of Audi A8 is made up of aluminium which put the car in relatively lesser weight. Though the car is powered with nominal engine still it delivers excellent acceleration. The Audi A8 has been employed by hi-tec engine which based on diesel and petrol engine. The diesel engine of Audi A8 is powered with 3.0 V6 Tdi with 240 bhp which was not in Audi A4, Audi Q5 and Audi A6. There is one more engine option is available in Audi A8 and that is 4.2 V8 Tdi diesel unit with 350bhp which is also found in Audi Q5. As far as petrol version is concerned it has been expected to introduced with 4.2 DOHC V8 FSI.


The engine will be mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission with usual four-wheel drive. The torque between back wheels is split by the sport differential option. Well, if we talk about the safety features they are tremendous as the car has been equipped with a feature named pre-sense which stops the hazard lights, pre tension the seat belts, closes the windows and sunroof in case the breaks are fully applied. These intelligent safety features promises the great safety.


New cars to look forward to this year include Maruti Kizashi, Tata Manza Elan, Volvo S60, Nissan Sunny, Maruti Cervo, Hyundai Avante, Toyota Etios Liva and Honda Brio.