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Hero Honda "Hunk" 150 cc

Hero Honda, the country's largest two-wheeler maker and leader in the 100cc bike segment launched its fourth bike in the premium (150cc+) segment today, in an effort aimed to boost festive sales. Named 'Hunk', the bike comes in the range of Rs 55,000-57,000 depending on the two variants-with the kick start priced at Rs 55,000, and the self-start which comes for Rs 57,000. The other premium segment bikes from the Hero Honda stable are Achiever, CBZ Xtreme and Karizma. The Hunk will compete against other bikes like Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache and Honda Unicorn. Speaking at the launch, Anil Dua, vice president- sales and marketing, Hero Honda, said: "The contribution of the premium bike segment to bike sales this year has gone up from 10% to 14%. The market is growing and with the new model we will offer good choices to customers."
While the premium bike market has seen a steady increase in growth of about 30-33% in sales, bikes in the 100cc segment have seen a steady decline in growth rate. While the rising interest rates have affected sales in the entry level segment, they have not affected sales of bikes in the premium segment.
Even as Hero Honda remains as the market leader in 100cc segment with over 67% share, it is still to catch up with Bajaj, which is market leader in the premium segment. While Bajaj has a more than 60% market share, Hero Honda has around 18%. However, Hero Honda's has had a fast growth in this segment doubling its volume and share in the last nine months. Hero Honda’s overall share in the two-wheeler market stands at 52%. Arch-rivals Bajaj Auto had cut the prices of its 100cc bike - Platina by Rs 4,000 thus making it the cheapest entry level bike in India. Hero Honda too had cut prices of CD Dawn by Rs 2,000 but has not plans to offer any further discounts on any of its models. The Hunk will be commercially available by the end of this month across all the company's showrooms.

Safari Dicor 2.2 VTT
DiCOR 2.2 VTT Engine: The new Safari Dicor is fitted with the new generation 2.2 L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) engine that is operated by a 32-bit electronic control unit and incorporates state-of-the-art technology. While lowering emission and fuel consumption by a few notches, the new engine delivers an incredible peak power of 140 PS and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.

VARIABLE TURBINE TECHNOLOGY (VTT)
The new 2.2 L Dicor engine is equipped with a specially designed turbocharger using Variable Turbine Technology (VTT). It provides exceptional flexibility in controlling engine air requirements over extremely broad speed range & load range. This not only boosts power and torque but also lowers fuel consumption and emission under all operating conditions.
16 VALVE DOHC
The new engine is equipped with 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder) operated by double overhead camshafts, which help in generating higher power and torque while lowering fuel consumption.

Luxurious Interior
DVD / MP3 System with LCD Screen:While you enjoy the drive, a DVD player located on the central console does its bit to provide wholesome entertainment. Passengers seated at the back can just plug in their headphones and view their favourite movie on the two separate LCD screens conveniently mounted behind the front seat head-rests.

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel :
The Safari boasts of a soft touch 4 spoke steering leather
wrapped steering wheel. An added reason to
get behind one! Ditto for the leather clad gear knob that rests real easy in your hand.

Two tone beige interiors, faux wood on the centre console, new gear knob, switches and an all new instrument cluster. After all, experiencing the freat outdoors shouldn’t come at the price of mortal comforts.

Mahindra Renault Logan


Mahindra Renault Ltd is introducing Logan in India. Renault Logan (also known as Dacia Logan) is a robust, reliable, economical mid-sizer. It has very good space and comfort is good too. Logan coming to India is stripped-down version of European Logan and will have very basic features only. This car is expected to do good in rural areas where Mahindra has better reach. This car will attract prospective Esteem/Indigo buyers and will succeed in breaking many of them. It would be very good option for people seeking a basic, reliable, contemporary sedan.
However, Mahindra has kept all the details secret as of now but if we believe that this is the same car as being sold in some European countries then we have got a little to talk about here.2630mm of wheelbase would be a class-leader and will provide ample legroom in front and rear both. 510 liters of boot-space would be more than adequate. Renault’s engineering and Mahindra’s dealer-network should give fantastic after-sales-services and reliability.1.4L, 76ps Petrol engine’s performance would be good enough unless they tune engine too much for better fuel economy. Car should have performance figures similar to that of Maruti Esteem With a top-speed of 155-160kmph and 0-100km in 13-14 seconds. Fuel economy for this car should be in 10-15 kmpl on city-highway roads.1.5L, 71ps Diesel engine too is good enough and is far better than its closest competitor, Tata Indigo. With a top-speed of 150-155 kmph and 0-100km in 16-17 seconds it will really be a boon at the price it is expected to be offered. This car should give 12-17 kmpl on Indian city roads/highways.
Quick Facts
Car Segment/Body style: Midsize/Sedan
Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
Engine: 1.4L (1390cc) Petrol, 1.5L (1461cc) Diesel
Max Power/Torque: 76ps/111Nm (Petrol), 71ps/160Nm (Diesel)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4250×1975x1525 mm

Carwale Expects: Very much affordable, reliable, robust, entry-level sedan. Would give a tough competition to Esteem and Indigo.

Alarm System for Bikes
Special features :
· Voice Functions (Turn left, Turn right, Reset alarm pls, Security on, Securityoff)
· Remote Start if THE bike isself start enabled
· Single alarm up to 30 mts
· Single light in the bike up to 30 mts
· Sounds alarm when anyone touches the bike when the security id turned ON.
· You can turn your vehicle on from 30 mts radius with out using Bike.
NOW WHAT IF YOUR BIKE GETS STOLEN!
You can switch off your bike if it is 30 mts away from you. Not able to find your bike in a crowded parking place. Just click a button an remote and the bike will sound and light .
Other features :·
WATER PROOF SECURITY SYSTEM WITH REMOTE·MADE KEEP FROM AGING AND FUNCTION STEADY· USE CMOS CHIP OF USA· INTELLECTIVE HOST AND OPEARATE SIMPLY. INTELLECTIVE SETTING FOR PREVENTING· CONSUMES LITTLE POWER AND ENHANCES BATTERY LIFE
USB wireless Mp3 wma Car FM Modulator Transmitter With Remote
For Flash Memory / Memory stick (USB Only)
1. Plug FM Modulator into vehicle's 12 Volt adaptor.
2. Plug your Flash Memory into FM Modulator's USB Port.
3. Select one of the 14 FM Modulator Presets that a local radio station is not broadcasting on.
4. Tune your car stereo to the same FM Frequency as the FM Modulator.
5. Press the Play Button on the FM Modulator.
6. Music/Audio transmits to vehicle's stereo system
For use with MP3, iPod, CD, or DVD Player
1. Plug FM Modulator into vehicle's 12 Volt adaptor.
2. Using the audio cable, plug your MP3, CD, DVD Player or other audio device into the FM Modulator's stereo jack .
3. Select one of the 14 FM Modulator Presets that a local radio station is not broadcasting on.
4. Tune your car stereo to the same FM Frequency as the FM Modulator.
5. Press the Play Button on the FM Modulator.
6. Music/Audio transmits to vehicle's stereo system
Pioneer Car CD Mp3 Wma Player DEH 6950
Features:
* Pure blue dot-matrix OEL (Organic EL) display ;* MOSFET 50W x 4
* MP3 / WMA playback ;* iPod® direct control
* USB adapter ready ;* WAV file playback
* BMX (Bitmetric Equalizer)
EEQ ;* 5-mode preset equalizer
* 2-mode custom preset equalizer; * 7-band digital graphic equalizer
* Bass Boost ;* 2-way crossover: HPF / LPF
* 3-mode selectable loudness ;* Rotary Commandern
* Direct Sub Drive; * 3 RCA pre-outs (front+rear+subwoofer)
* Spectrum analyzer ;* Multi-language display (English / Spanish / Portuguese)
* Remote Controller; * AUX-in (rear)
Pioneer car cd mp3 deh 5950

Features & Specifications :
Pure blue dot-matrix OEL (Organic EL) display
WAV file playback
iPod adaptor ready
BMX (Bitmetric qualizer)
EEQ
5-mode preset equalizer
1-mode custom preset equalizer
3-band parametric equalizer
EQ-EX
2-way crossover: HPF/LPF
3-mode selectable loudness
Rotary Volume
Direct Sub Drive
2 RCA preouts: selectable (front + subwoofer / front + non-fading) level indicator
Comes in full set with remote control!

Pioneer CD-SR100 *CDSR100 , AV Steering Wheel Remote Control

Keeping those eyes on the road is easy with the optional Pioneer CD-SR100 steering wheel remote control, The unit can be mounted right onto the steering wheel so users have control of the most frequently used features of the audio system at their fingertips, The CD-SR100 also has a voice trigger for navigation commands - from Low Cost Car Audio

Features:
* Works with all Pioneer head units equipped with a remote sensor
and is wireless remote control capable
* Buttons on the car stereo head unit and remote control unit with
the same name have the same function.
* 1 ATT button
* 2 BAND button
* 3 [ /] buttons
* 4 FUNCTION button
* 5 SOURCE/OFF button
* 6 s/t buttons
* 7 AUDIO button
* 8 +/- button
Roof Mounting Car Screen 9.5" Monitor

Overview :
7" TFT-LCD display
Gray colour left side sun visor TFT LCD monitor
Built-in Region Free DVD Player
Slot device simplifies installation and detachment
Build in speaker
Supports FMTX,connect with the system of vehicle carries
A group of AV input/a group of AV output, connect with
GPS, the radar of back -draft
Can be used as a monitor with the GPS system (if the GPS system has the AV-Out function).
Specifications:
Display unit: 7-inch color LCD
DVD/VCD/CD/MP4//MP3/WMA/JPEG COMPATIBLE
Video system: PAL/NTSC
Power consumption: 8W MAX
Applicable power supply: 12V
Definition: 1440 x 234
DVD/VCD/CD/MP4//MP3/WMA/JPEG COMPATIBLE
Built-in Region Free DVD Player
MPEG4 functions, Support the DIVX
4 Rear Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Kit

A new breakthrough design! Unit senses any objects behind and to the side of the rear bumper (metal or plastic) within 7 feet through 4 small Black 22mm Anti-Collision Ultrasonic sensors that are mounted into the Front & Rear bumpers by drilling 4 22mm holes in the rear bumper giving you a wider, more accurate field of detection. Audible & Visual Warning.
# Black Ultrasonic sensors.
# Speaker built into the display with volume control.
# Kit features 4 sensors for full back coverage.
# Unique rain-proof design works even when it is raining.
# Power is supplied by splicing into backup lights, accessory and ground.
Functions:
# Display indication is in meters.
# 6 22mm recessed Black sensors for obstacle detection
# Digital Detection range: 1 to 6.5 feet behind the vehicle.
# Audible warning sound of "BiBi", faster as you get closer to obstacle.
# Sound can be turned on or off at the display.
# The distance and direction of obstacles behind and to the left or right side are displayed.
# All components plug into each other.
# Built to last - withstands bad weather and road shock.
# Operating Voltage: DC 12v
# Max. Power Consumption: 3.6W
Engine Cover

Jazz up your Pulsar,Apache AndUnicorn without burning a hole in your pocket. DNOVO the makers of quality accessories for bikes proudly present the first and only designer side fairing for Pulsar. Its looks rock, quality rocks and price rocks !

Looks great, like a part of the bike and not an add-on. Fits in 5 minutes without dismantling anything. Fits so snugly that there is no rattle. Does not interfere an inch with access to brake pedal and gear shift. When its fitted, there is a gap between the twin cradles of the frame and so unless you are driving in 40 degrees celsius temperatures engine should not overheat due to fitting it. In fact in the rains it would protect the engine from water sprays.
Uses OE quality paint and processes.That is why it would fade only as slowly as the color of the other parts of your bike.
Bosch 6000k Hid Conversion kit,H4 type, with Blast

An H4 Compatible HID kit - But unlike many others listed on Ebay and other web sites This is a Bi-Xenon kit meaning that BOTH your dipped and full beam will indeed be the high quality Xenon HID lighting.
This kit is Available in only pure white 6000k rating
These are simply DIY fitting and come with full fitting instructions and everything you need to fit them.
This top Quality kit uses the wiring from your original lights to operate a control unit to enable the Bi-Xenon to operate correctly, There is no permanent work done to the vehicle or wiring and all can be put back to normal in a matter of minutes if needed, The kit can be easily removed and fitted to another car (H4 fitting only) should you wish to change your car!
pad
Specifications:
1) Normal operating input voltage range: 7 - 18V
2) Extended operating input voltage range: 6 - 18V
3) Starting input voltage range: 8.5 - 18V
4) Normal output power: 34.5 ± 2W
5) Max. inrush current at 13.5V: 8A
6) Max. inrush current at 13.5V (low power level): 3.2A
7) Efficiency of D1S and ballast at nominal supply: 80%
8) Ballast unit efficiency: 82%
9) Output steady state frequency: 580Hz
10) Temperature range: -40 - 105°C
11) Size (L + W + H): 101 + 74 + 31mm
MADE IN TAIWAN.
Features:
1) Electricity-saving: only 35W power is needed, which greatly reduces the load of electrical power system of automobiles and correspondingly improves automobile performance
2) Safely: in case of accidents, the sensing circuit in the high-voltage unit can immediately cut off high voltage, to protect personal safety. The electric wires with high insulation and the design preventing electromagnetic interference keeps you away from worry
3) Super brightness: the brightness is increased by 300%, so that the lamp can radiate to higher, wider and farther place, and even can radiate to the small flowers and stones in wall corners and small ditches by roadside
4) Long life: service life is 3,200 hours, greatly above total hours of an automobile during normal night
5) Complete range of sizes: different types of bulbs are applicable to all the types of automobile
6) Easy installation: xenon lamp adapter is inserted into original lamp holes, and fix the fixing device and connect the power cords and connect power cable. Now no modification is required for changing existing parts and components

Tokyo Motor Show 2007

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City Japan for 17 days from October 26th (Friday) through November 11th (Sunday) 2007.

The show will be opened to the public from October 27th until its close.

The Tokyo Motor Show show takes place every two years, alternating with the commercial vehicle show. As always there will be a huge variety of new designs, predominantly from Japanese manufacturers, ranging from new production cars to some of the most unusual and clever concept cars.

At this year's show, upgraded special events that involve audience participation and experiences will be offered to generate excitement about vehicles, such as five types of test ride programs where visitors can actually come in contact with cars.

The entertainment aspect will be heightened so that a wide range of visitors including women and youth, as well as families, can enjoy a full day at the show.

You can enjoy a picture gallery of the auto highlights by clicking on the Gallery we have set up to the right.

Nissan Pivo2

Nissan introduced the first PIVO concept two years ago here in Tokyo, and perhaps what's most surprising is that they decided to build a second one. The PIVO2 looks like it’d be a perfect mascot car for a baseball team, with its spherical passenger compartment sitting on a 4-wheeled platform. The wheels can be turned in any direction and the passenger compartment itself can spin 360 degrees. Each wheel is fitted with an electric motor with power coming from advanced lithium-ion batteries. Not only is PIVO2 friendly to the environment, it also takes care of its driver. A "Robotic Agent" is fitted into the dashboard that recognizes the facial images of the driver, providing not only useful information for vehicle operation, but also "speaks to you to cheer you up or to soothe you accordingly." Don't look for this car driving down public roads anytime soon, but its quite popular here in Japan.

Like Nissan’s original Pivo, the electric-powered Pivo 2’s four individually-powered wheel units turn 90 degrees to move the car in any direction, while the 360-degree rotating cabin allows the driver to face forward at all times. Pivo 2’s most notable upgrade is the dashboard-mounted NEC Papero robotic agent who can carry on conversations and read facial expressions to monitor the driver’s condition. In addition to assisting with basic vehicle functions, Papero can help navigate streets and look for parking spaces, suggest where to stop for coffee if the driver looks sleepy, and lighten the mood by nodding and acting happy

Toyota RiN

Designed to promote harmony with nature and evoke a warm, fuzzy feeling inside, the eco-friendly Toyota RiN concept car features heated ergonomic seats, an oxygen level regulator, a spot humidifier, a “mood training” steering control system that monitors the driver’s psychological state, and greenish glass that protects against UV and infrared light while enhancing the natural beauty of the view outside. The exterior design was inspired by Japan’s old-growth Cryptomeria trees known as yakusugi, which are found on Yakushima island, a natural World Heritage Site known for its pristine, ancient forests.

Toyota Hi-CT

The Toyota Hi-CT, billed as a cool and fun next-generation urban assault vehicle, is built specifically for narrow city streets and features a hybrid engine you charge by plugging into a wall outlet. Batteries are stored under the floor for a more compact, upright design, and interior 100V AC outlets provide passengers a convenient way to power their portable electronic devices. The rear deck is big enough to haul bicycles and surfboards, or it can be outfitted with a detachable luggage trunk.


Mazda Taiki

The hyper-aerodynamic Mazda Taiki is the fourth vehicle in Mazda’s Nagare series of cars based on the concept of “flow.” Inspired by Japanese koinobori (decorative carp-shaped streamers), Taiki’s design is meant to visually express the flow of air (incidentally, taiki means “atmosphere” in Japanese). With outstanding environmental and driving performance, Taiki’s next-generation rotary engine and front-engine rear-drive layout may well figure into Mazda’s future sports cars designed to help achieve a more sustainable society.*Look closely enough and Mazda’s Takai just about bridges the gap between fantasy and reality, and that alone puts it pretty close to the top of our concepts list. The latest in the evolutionary scale of Mazda concepts got started with the Nagare in Los Angeles and follows the theme of “flow” (which is what the Japanese word Nagare means). Takai looks like the kind of car that a superhero comic illustrator might draw in a 25th century cityscape — yet at the same time it looks as though it just might work. It’s all about line rather than technology, although there’s bound to be some of that under the swoopy skin, too. It unequivocally gets our vote because any car that takes inspiration from the flow of a celestial maiden’s robes and whose design process included leaving resin-impregnated strips of gauze literally to take on the shape of the wind deserves to be appreciated. Yes, it has an astonishing Cd of only 0.25, and zero aerodynamic lift all round, but in the end it just looks stunning.

Honda PUYO
The eco-friendly design of the Honda PUYO fuel-cell vehicle is meant to create a soft, friendly impression and entertain the occupants as well as the people around it. The “seamless soft box” design gives PUYO a spacious interior and the charm of a cute pet that begs to be touched. PUYO’s “gel body” made from soft materials is designed to enhance safety, while embedded headlights and other illumination shine through the soft, translucent skin in the hope of fostering a more tender relationship between human and machine.*Staying with the environmentally friendly theme that flows through this show, the PUYO concept is a small, four-passenger zero-emission electric car powered by Honda's proven fuel-cell system. The fuel-cell stack fits into the floor, allowing for a roomy interior. But while the fuel-cell technology is quite advanced, that aspect was the most mainstream part of the PUYO. What makes this car unlike anything else we've seen is that it is designed to be a "seamless soft box." And it is soft — the outer surface of the PUYO is made from silicon gel, which is not only more protective of any pedestrians that may get in the PUYO's way, but it is meant to be touched, providing a "warm, friendly impression." The PUYO's skin is also luminescent, so lights can be hidden from sight until turned on. The interior features a similar material, allowing dashboard instruments to stay hidden until needed.

Daihatsu Mud Master-C