Amazing Car & Motor Cycle: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Ford India all set to ramp up its Chennai unit

Ford India MD and president Michael Boneham told that the fully-owned subsidiary of the US auto major Ford Motors, Ford India Motors will be one of the major production hubs for the parent company’s operations in the Asia-African region.

Ford India is all set to invest $500 million to ramp up its Chennai plant’s production capacity to 2-lakh vehicles by 2010.

The US-based Ford Motors, which has not taken any financial rescue from the US government like its peers GM and Chrysler, is developing China, Thailand and South Africa, as the other major manufacturing hub Ford India all set to ramp up its Chennai unit

Ford Figo showcased in India

Ford Motor showcased its compact car, Ford Figo, in India on Wednesday. However, this small car will be launched in India by early 2010. The compact car, Ford Figo, will be available in petrol and diesel versions.

This four-door hatchback will be manufactured in Ford Chennai plant. Apart from this, the company reveled about its exteriors but specific details about engine capacity, price and other data is under cover. Ford Figo is believed to compete with the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Swift. The recent global trend is to switch over to small cars that are fuel efficient but Ford India's products present here in mid-sized cars and SUV class. The company is aiming to grab the most in small car segment in India and China. Ford Figo showcased in India

Ford showcases small cars this week

US company, Ford is now eying on India to offset tough business conditions in other global markets. The company that survived the downturn without a government help, Ford Motor is planning to integrate car designs globally and develop compact and mid-sized cars as part of a strategy to improve profitability and productivity.

Ford has focussed on economies of scale and implementing ‘One Ford’ strategy across markets. Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Ford Motor, is also making a lightning visit to India to showcase its small car in the middle of this week. He joined Ford in 2006 after divesting brands like Jaguar, Land Rover and Aston Martin.This moment will be exciting and worth watching. Ford India has not had a new product launch, but continues to upgrade its existing product line since 2005.

Ford India will launch its small car, code named B517 in March 2010, which is expected to compete with the Hyundai i20 and the Maruti Swift, that were also showcased to its dealers in Chennai recently. The small car will be a four-door hatchback, powered by an indigenous diesel and petrol engine manufactured at its Chennai plant. Ford India has invested around $500 million (Rs 2,400 crore) to double the current capacity by one lakh cars and 2.5 lakh engines, company officials said.

India to make Ford Figo

Ford Motor has plans to make India its manufacturing hub for its small car Ford Figo. Ford Figo will be launched in the first quarter of 2010 and come in both petrol and diesel variants. No prices have been officially announced by Ford India but the car is expected to cost at Rs.4 lakh and upwards for the base variant and will compete against an array of cars like Maruti Swift and Maruti Ritz, Fiat Grande Punto, Chevrolet U-VA and Hyundai i20 that are already present in the market.

After unveiling the Ford Figo in Delhi, Ford’s president and CEO, Alan Mulally said: “The global market is shifting towards smaller cars and India has a predominant advantage with a 70% market for compact cars." The company also has plans to export a significant number of the Ford Figo to Asia Pacific and African countries in 2010. India to make Ford Figo

Special edition of Ford Fiesta launched

The best selling product of Ford, US auto manufacturer, Ford Fiesta now will be available with a couple of new features in India. The mid-sized sedan Ford Fiesta is having the price tag of Rs 6.44 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Nevertheless, the new Ford Fiesta 1.6 ZXI comes with petrol engine only. According to a company statement, the car saw impressive sales during the festival period in India. Special edition of Ford Fiesta launched

Ford to increase market share by new car launches

Michael Boneham, president and MD of Ford India here on Thursday indicated that the US car maker, Ford has decided to launch a new car every 12 to 18 months in India to enhance its market share. However, he did not indicate what sort of market share the company aims to achieven the long run. Talking to newsmen at the inauguration of Ford’s new dealership, Victoria Ford, Mr. Boneham said: "We now have a marketshare of nearly 2% and we want to grow it significantly in coming years. Launching of new cars from the Ford stable, will play a crucial role in growing our market share in India."

For 2009, Ford India aims to achieve sales of 30,000 cars compared to 29,000 cars sold in calendar 2008. "In September ‘09, we have been able to sell 3,500 cars which is a 50% increase year-on-year basis," said Nigel Wark, executive director (marketing, sales and services). By investing $500 million, company will expand production at its Chennai plant from 1 lakh to 2 lakh vehicles, apart from producing 2.5 lakh engines, both in petrol and diesel.

Ford launches another variant of Ford Ikon

US based car manufacturer Ford has introduced a new variant of its popular entry level sedan Ford Ikon in India. The new variant has been launched on the basis of the responses the company has witnessed from the users of Ikon iKool. The new Ford Ikon model has been priced in the range of Rs 5.17-5.77 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The New Ford Ikon Plus model will be available in both Diesel and petrol versions. The price difference between the previous Ford Ikon and the new Ford Ikon Plus is about Rs 33,800. The new model has been launched with stylish exteriors as well as modified interiors. Ford launches another variant of Ford Ikon

Ford plans to launch series of small cars in Asia

Ford Motor,the second largest car maker in Detroit, is all set to push its sales in Asia,particularly in China through introduction of a family of new small cars which will the focus of the company's product profile.In its pursuit towards small cars.Ford displayed a new version of Focus,its top most selling car in Detroit this week According to Alan Mully,Ford's chief executive,the company's strategy would be to move quickly to invest in one of the fastest growing economy China.The company is now converging on manufacturing a series of small and mid sized cars built on the platform,"One Ford" strategy something that is followed by the company on a global basis. The fundamental structure of the revamped Ford Fiesta will be common around the world except for the changes that will be required at the top of the car to meet with the local standards,rules and regulations.Around 10 models will be manufactured using the new platform,resulting in the production of 2m units annually by the year 2012. Ford plans to launch series of small cars in Asia

Ford to launch next version of Explorer SUV

US based automobile manufacturer Ford Motors has announced that it will invest $400 million in its production facilities to manufacturer next version of, its Explorer SUV by the end of year 2010. According to company this move is expected to create 1,200 jobs at its Chicago assembly plant. The USD 400 million includes the investment of USD 180 million in manufacturing facilities at the Chicago sites and investment of about USD 220 million for launch and engineering costs.

1987 Yamaha FZX 750 - Motorcycle Touring

1987 Yamaha FZX 750 - Motorcycle Touring. Yamaha FZX 750 Wallpaper, Yamaha FZX 750Posters, Yamaha FZX 750 Pictures.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

2010 THUNDER 250 CC PICS MODIFIED SPECS

2010 Suzuki Thunder 250 specification modifications :

KALIPER front: Brembo 4 piston Brembo master
KALIPER back: Nissin 2 piston Nissin brake master
Front disc: 300 mm
Cakarm back: 240 mm
Sok fronts: GSXR400 Showa
Sok back: Showa
Swing-arm: Pro-arm VFR 400
Footstep: Copy of the Honda CBR400
Front rim: Enkei 3:50 x17
Front tires: Pireli 120/60-17
Rear rim: Enkei 4:50 x18
Rear tires: Pireli 160/60-17
Handlebar: Kawasaki Ninja, Yamaha FZR Raiser
Closed tank: Kawak Ninja
Deltaboks: Fiberglass
Fairing: Acerbis
Speedometer: Suzuki Bandit
Headlights: Acerbis
Windshield: Acerbis
Body rear: JMS Design
Stirrup back: Suzuki Thunder
Taillights: Honda CBR150
Hood: JMS Design

headlamp suzuki thunder 250 cc

rear rims of suzuki thunder 2

Suzuki Thunder 250 Modification

Suzuki Thunder 250 Modification - Custom Suzuki Thunder. Motorcycle Touring

All motor design modifications here. Like yamaha R6, Yamaha Vixion, yamaha scorpio, yamaha FZ, yamaha R1, yamaha mio, suzuki thunder, suzuki satria, honda tiger, honda CBR etc.

Motorcycle head lamp variations

Thunder 250 specification modifications are:

KALIPER front: Brembo 4 piston Brembo master
KALIPER back: Nissin 2 piston Nissin brake master
Front disc: 300 mm
Cakarm back: 240 mm
Sok fronts: GSXR400 Showa
Sok back: Showa
Swing-arm: Pro-arm VFR 400
Footstep: Copy of the Honda CBR400
Front rim: Enkei 3:50 x17
Front tires: Pireli 120/60-17
Rear rim: Enkei 4:50 x18
Rear tires: Pireli 160/60-17
Handlebar: Kawasaki Ninja, Yamaha FZR Raiser
Closed tank: Kawak Ninja
Deltaboks: Fiberglass
Fairing: Acerbis
Speedometer: Suzuki Bandit
Headlights: Acerbis
Windshield: Acerbis
Body rear: JMS Design
Stirrup back: Suzuki Thunder
Taillights: Honda CBR150
Hood: JMS Design

Modification of the single arm Suzuki Thunder

Friday, January 29, 2010

Modification Suzuki Thunder Like Aprilia RS 125

Suzuki Thunder 125cc lansiran 2004 this was already out of shape as the original form. With the use of waste legs APRILIA RS 125 can change the look of the original Thundie suzie be the alias of the feminine to masculine. According to the owner, thunder weakness in the sector has a very visible foot small or virtually all forms that are not proportional, "was plump bony legs".

The choices are the feet of APRILIA RS125. besides the form of a futuristic and very luxurious look, this usage there is also another reason that is "light". Due to the foot of this cesspool was using aluminum alloy materials as base materials. Unlike the feet of local production of the majority still use the iron as a material. This usage does not automatically make the Thunder, which caused has only a relatively small cc. This result could thunder run there here, chatter is now a part of the family in Jakarta Thunder Motor Club (JTMC).

Use of any tire that is already fairly large 140 x 70 x17 "to measure the back with a bandage made in the name of Dunlop Arrowmax sakura country. Meanwhile, the front tires wrapped wheel size 110 x 80 x 17 ". But the use of feet is pretty big. A little help with the replacement of the Pilot & mainjet racing and a racing clutch and canvas with RMG brand, this change is felt by rider enough, which is also supported by the front brakes are already adjustable

While self-telescopic front has not been changed again, but with upside down Aprilia too. With the front discs have not been on the left again but moving on the right. Trus the question arises, how to read the speedometer thunder, if the disc had changed places, the automatic location of teeth follow-up nanasnya changed?. For this case the owner had to replace the reader system speed (speedometer) with digital rather than analog or needle system. By changing the digital speedometer which happened to use Speedo from Suzuki Satria F 150, also changed the location of reading. Not anymore with pineapple teeth in the front wheel speed sensor but placed in the front gear. This bike looks so futuristic and sophisticated added.

Meanwhile, in terms of clothing, this thundie not too many changes, only the headlamp which has been replaced with a headlamp also satria F150, Aprilia spakboard Diablo, airscope tiger and custom fiber airscope engines, and equally important is mounted behind breket order to carry while touring. Breket installation also has a reason, in addition to covering the peculiarities of the hind legs longer than the body and also supports the concept of a themed motorcycle Street and touring fighter, which aims to come on the streets and taken in as well touring monggo invited.

This manufacturing process takes about 2 months and ate a pretty good budget but was carried off her satisfaction with the success of this bike as a motorcycle on display at the Suzuki stand at Pekan Raya Jakarta (PRJ). Want to see the look of this RS125 Suzuki Thunder on stage

Motorcycle touring

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Hyundai i20 diesel stylish new model

Hyundai i20 diesel model will be launched in India in just few days. Interiors of the i20 are almost same as the previous Hyundai i20 petrol model but this time the whole gear system is same as the Hyundai Verna model. What makes the Hyundai i20 diesel different from the other models is its smooth driving experience and its silent engine.

Besides this the Hyundai i20 diesel model has a good mileage as the company is claiming. Good pick up ,attractive dashboard and comfortable seating are its other good features.

Hyundai i20 1.4 Asta AT (O) with Sunroof Price Rs 772,609*

Hyundai i20 Price Rs 480,508* - Rs 772,609*

In the hatchback category of cars Hyundai i20 is a new generation car with large headlamps and fog lamps. This new Hyundai i20 is even more spacious, stylish having amazing eye catching features. Equipped with standard safety features it has ABS, seat belts with pre-tensioner, dual air-bags for the driver and front passanger, auto-unlocking doors Hyundai i20 is one of the best car. Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) and suspension systems in the car are such that they provide maximum ease while driving the vehicle. This latest version of Hyundai i20 is best featured with many important special equipments that co-ordinates best with the activity of the diver.

Hyundai i20 Price Rs 480,508* - Rs 772,609*