General Motors to launch notchback Chevrolet Essentia in 2017
Greater Noida: General Motors India on Wednesday at the Auto Expo here announced that it will launch an all-new four-door notchback in 2017 called Chevrolet Essentia. The new model headlines Chevrolet's plan to increase its presence on Indian roads by tackling the fiercely competitive A-segment with an “exiting new car that recognises the need for a traditional, but richly appointed notchback”. Notchback is a styling term describing a car's body style. The Indian unit of the US-based auto major also showcased a soft-roader concept based on the platform called Chevrolet Beat Active.
Hero MotoCorp unveils first in-house bike Splendor iSmart 110
Greater Noida: World's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp today unveiled its first in-house developed motorcycle, Splendor iSmart 110, at the 13th Auto Expo here. The firm also unveiled three other vehicles -- premium segment sports bike Xtreme 200 S, design concept bike XF3R and an electric scooter concept Duet-E.
TVS Acula showcased in India
Greater Noida: TVS Motor Company on Wednesday revealed concepts – Akula and X21 – which will become basis for future TVS bikes in India. The TVS Akula Concept racer is a tribute to TVS Racing’s 33 years, says the company. TVS Akula has been built with inputs from the company’s factory race drivers and uses used advanced technologies to make it a true racing machine. Built on highly stiff space frame chassis as well as lightweight carbon fibre bodywork, aluminium sub-frame and the cast alloy swing arm that help keep dynamics under control thus offering a great level of flexibility to riders.
Piaggio unveils two-wheeler crossover
Greater Noida: Italian two-wheeler maker Piaggio, manufacturer of Vespa scooters, on Wednesday forayed into India's premium two-wheeler market by unveiling sports scooter-bike Aprilia SR 150. The model, which will be launched in August, is a blend of motorbikes and scooter and sports a 150cc engine.