Yamaha to launch BW 125 Fi scooter in India

     With the success in the premium motorcycle segment, Yamaha is planning to launch a 125 cc scooter in India named BW 125 Fi. Yamaha BW 125 Fi was launched in International markets 2 years ago, and since then it has received overwhelming response from its consumers.

     Yamaha BW 125 Fi is powered by a 125cc, single cylinder and four stroke fuel injection engine. The ride is exceptionally good on both bad and flat roads, thanks to the stiff chassis, twin rear shock absorbers and front telescopic suspension.

     With extra space for storage, and an artfully designed instrument panel and loads of other features, it is expected to become the cat among the pigeons in Indian scooter market.

Renault seeking partner in India for its electric cars

     French auto giant Renault is searching for a suitable partner to launch its electric cars in India. Renault is in talks with various groups in India including the country’s lone electric car maker Reva.

     “We have been studying the scope of launching EVs in India. However a lot depends on the government support to roll out a proper EV product,” a Renault spokesman said.

     Renault has a series of electric cars in its portfolio namely Kango intra-city goods mover, Zoe mid-sized sedan and Twizy two-seater concept car.

Volkswagen to ramp up Polo production in India

     Volkswagen has decided to ramp up Polo production to clear back longs which has reached 5,700 units in last 2 months. Polo is manufactured in VW’s Chakan plant and till now 1,800 Polos have been manufactured with an average of 900 cars per month.

     Polo was launched in March and VW has sold 1,599 units of it so far of the total booking of 7,300 units. As of now the waiting period is as high as 4 months. VW wants to ramp up the production slowly as it does not want to compromise with the quality of the product.

Volkswagen to supply engine to F1 cars

Volkswagen has confired that it will play a good part in Formular 1 sports though not as a team but an engine supplier.

"it is clear that we are looking at Formula One, ‘but that VW is’ waiting for the FIA's decision in respect of the use of a world engine” as said by former grand prix driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, who is now VW's motorsport representative to a German magazine Sport Bild.

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