5 Motor Bikes To Make Their Debut In 2016

Here is the list of 5 top motor bikes that can make their debut in India in 2016:

Royal Enfield Himalayan

The Himalyan will be the next big launch by the company after the Continental GT which was launched in 2013 at a price of 1.95 Lakh. The all new bike will be the most affordable true-blue adventure tourer to be launched in the country. Believed to be launched in two versions – a city model and an off-road specific variant, the Himalyan will feature a 410 cc air-cooled engine with an oil-cooler that may produce around 28 PS and 32 Nm, mated to a five-speed gearbox. (Image Source: carblogindia.com)

BMW G310R

We all are aware & super excited about the fact the BMW & TVS Motor Company are coming out with an affordable super bike that will be both affordable & powerful. The BMW G310R, will make its high impact debut in India at the Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida in February. The model will be priced close to 2 lakh & will compete with the likes of KTM Duke 390. (Image Source: images.mcn.bauercdn.com)

Bajaj Pulsar CS400

The Bajaj Pulsar Cruiser Sport 400 was first unveiled at 2014 Auto Expo. The bike is a naked tourer that uses a modified version of the KTM Duke 390’s chassis and power-train. We can expect the launch by mid 2016 or during the Auto Expo in 2016. (Image Source: motorbeam.com) 

Suzuki Gixxer 250

The new gixxer 250 is an updated version of the entry-level Gixxer series. It is expected to be named the Suzuki GSX-R250 if not the Gixxer 250. To be displayed at the Auto Expo 2016 the all new bike features a 248 cc engine that does duty on the Suzuki Inazuma touring machine. (Image Source: bikeadvice.in) 

Hero HX250R

The Hero HX250R is all set to make its debut at the Auto Expo 2016. Unvieled at the Auto Expo 2014 thebike will compete with the Honda CBR250R, the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and the likes.
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Ban On Diesel Vehicles Above 2000cc Boosted The Used Vehicles Market Growth

The new law by Supreme Court for ban of diesel vehicles above 2000 cc comes in as a breath of fresh air for the used car market industry. With the date of effect of the ban the market has seen a steep increase in the number of enquiries for the affected models.

Large manufactures including Audi, Mahindra, Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Tata and Toyota are witnessing major decline in enquiries of new their makes. Top models that are mainly effected includes include Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes A Class, Ford Endeavour and Porsche Cayenne. On the other hand enquiries & page views for all the above in used car segment has been increased.

 

See Also: Mahindra to launch KUV-100

 

In an immediate effort to curb rising pollution Supreme Court has banned the registration of luxury SUVs and diesel cars above 2000cc in the national capital as diesel cars are believed to be a major source of vehicular emissions.

In Delhi alone, 1400 diesel vehicles are registered every day, 30 per cent of these being strapped with engines of 2000 cc and above. It is the largest luxury car market in the country for car makers such as Mercedes, Audi and BMW making up for as much as a quarter of 38,000 luxury cars projected to be sold in the country by the end of this year.

The used vehicle market which is growing at 15-20% per annum is likely to show an increased growth this year due to the diesel vehicle Ban in the city. Now organized players like Shriram Automall who facilitates transparent exchange of used cars in India is making sincere efforts to offer widest lineup of used diesel vehicles in the city to help people overcome this problem in an easy way.

Shriram Automall is India’s first & largest platform to offer exchange of used vehicles at best price & time.

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6 Tips to Remember While Driving on Hilly Region

As Holiday Season is around, people tend to visit hilly regions to experience calm and chilly environment. Most of them drive themselves to the place and driving in mountain regions is not that complicated & difficult as it sounds. All you need to do is get familiar with the conditions there & take a few precautions while driving in hilly areas. Here we present you some safety tips that will prove to be very useful while driving on hilly area:

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1- Fuel Tank Must be Full

In most of the hilly regions of the country, petrol pumps get closed by almost 7pm in the evening. Thus, the finest safety measure to be taken while driving in hilly areas is to keep an eye over the fuel meter & also keep extra fuel in your car in case of emergencies.

2 - Rains Are Not Always Fun

Yes, it seems fun with rains especially when you are with family & friends. However the reality is quite different and little negligence from your end might land you in a big problem. Visibility becomes the biggest issue closely followed by extremely slow speed, muddy terrains & foggy roads. The great way to handle the situations is to keep your vehicle well tuned and drive as slow as likely to avoid forth mentioned problems.

3 - Always Start Early

There are mainly 2 reasons for why you should know this driving tip for hilly areas. There is no doubt that early mornings are extremely calming and beautiful in hilly regions. Secondly, night time driving is the most appalling idea because of narrow uneven roads and foggy atmosphere.

4 - The Art of Shifting Gears

If you are descending towards downhill, stay off the brakes as much as possible and try to shift into a lower gear. Try not to hit the brakes very hard & very soon because in the process you might be at the risk of locking them. Always go for a lower gear when you need to go uphill & also before a curve or riding a slope, just to get improved engine compression.

5 - Lighting is Important

If you are driving in night time you need to be extra careful about keeping your car lighted and bright. The purpose of this vain exercise will be more about being seen by others than noticing others so as to avoid any fatal accidents.

6 - Carry Food and Medicines Along

This is supremely imperative because you will not find a road-side food booth or dhaba from where you can have a quick meal. You can feel hungry at any time. So, food must be in abundance. As for medicines, this does not require any explanation. Have a Happy Journey.

So get a used car for yourself at Shriram Automall this holiday season and get set for a ride on hills. Acquiring second hand cars and other used commercial vehicles is easy for you if you connect with Shriram Automall as they provide you with wide variety of vehicles and equipment. You can also submit your requirement here to get a call back to assist you further.

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Mahindra to Launch its all new KUV100 in January 2016

Mahindra which has just launched its all new TUV 300 is coming back strong with the launch of the all new KUV100 (Kool Utility Vehicle) next year in January. The company reveled couple of pictures of the car yesterday at the brand launch announcement. The booking of the KUV100 kick starts today & the car will launch in 4 variants: K2, K4, K6 and K8.

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With the launch Mahindra aims to target customer who are buying the B segment Hatchbacks like the Hyundai Grand i10 & Maruti Swift by providing them the car with the style of SUV, great infotainment list & fuel efficient engine.

Featuring the all new range of Mahindra ‘Falcon’ engines, the KUV100 is built with a 1.2 liter cylinder units dubbed mFalcon D75 (diesel) and mFalcon G80 (petrol) engine developed by Mahindra Powertrains, its subsidiary. The dual VVT petrol engine outputs 82 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 114 Nm at 3,500 Nm, while the diesel engine produces 77 bhp at 3,750 rpm and 190 Nm between 1,750-2,250 rpm.

The Mahindra KUV100 will be the third sub-4 metre vehicle to be launched by Mahindra, after the TUV300 and Quanto. The exterior look of the car is quite sporty with a high ground clearance, roof rails, muscular character lines, etc. which give it an aggressive look. The sub-compact SUV is likely to be priced in the range of 4-7 Lakh with Mahindra saying that the car's pricing will be released on the day of the car's launch.

With these new launches coming in & upcoming Auto Expo in February we are optimistic that the New Year 2016 should also get a promising start.

Meanwhile if you are looking to acquire used car in the hatchback category than you can pay a visit to Shriram Automall where a wide line up of second hand cars is displayed & cars are won through the unique physical bidding platform easily. If you want a call back, kindly submit your requirement to get a call back at the earliest.

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India Bound Nissan X-trail – Displayed at the Thai Motor Show

The Thai motor expo is on in full swing & is currently displaying a lot of new cars & innovative ideas that will be on roads in future. The show also featured the all new Nissan X-Trail which is bound to be launched at the 2016 Auto Expo in India.

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The all new X-trail displays the all new design philosophy and the car is based on Renault-Nissan’s Common Module Family (CMF) platform. Nissan X trail has dimensions of 4,640 mm, 1,820 mm and 1,720 mm in length, height and width respectively. The wheelbase is 2,705 mm while the boot space of the car is rated at 550 litres with the features of seats folded down in third row.

The cabinet features a 7 inch Nissan connect infotainment system & has a dual-tone layout with the centre console finished in gloss black. Overseas, the all new Nissan X-Trail offers a long list of features such as projector headlamps with LED DRLs, adjustable seats, electrically, Active Engine Brake, Active Traction Control and Active Ride Control, dual-zone climate control system, cruise control, Around View Monitor, Hill Start Assist, four airbags and Hill Descent Control. However it will be interesting to see how many features the Indian model will get from the list above.

The latest model of Nissan X based on Renault-Nissan’s Common Module Family (CMF) design, and whih will be one of the first products in India to ride on the platform. This latest model offers 550 litres of boot space and 7-seats (5+2) with the third row of seats down.

With these upcoming launches by Nissan in the coming year, the company is planning to increase their share in the market to 5% by 2020.

Meanwhile you can exchange your pre-owned cars with Shriram Automall easily to acquire a better used car that is high on feature & mileage. The company offers widest lineup of second hand cars in India & dispose it through their transparent physical bidding platform.

If you want a call back from Shriram Automall to assist you further, then submit your requirement here and get a call back at the earliest.

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