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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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Model: Triumph Daytona 955i
Year: 2004
Category: Sport
Rating: 79.9 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 955.00 ccm (58.27 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line three
Stroke: 4
Power: 147.00 HP (107.3 kW)) @ 10700 RPM
Torque: 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
Compression: 12.0:1
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 65.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

Physical measures
Dry weight: 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Overall length: 2,072 mm (81.6 inches)
Overall width: 725 mm (28.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,426 mm (56.1 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.7696 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres (5.55 gallons)

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Model: Yamaha MT-03
Year: 2004
Category: Super motard
Rating: 77.6 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 660.00 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Cooling system: Liquid
Transmission type final drive: Belt

Chassis and dimensions
Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

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Model: Yamaha MT-01
Year: 2005
Category: Naked bike
Rating: 75.4 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1670.00 ccm (101.90 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 90.00 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 150.10 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.7 ft.lbs) @ 3750 RPM
Compression: 8.4:1
Bore x stroke: 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: OHV
Starter: Electric
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc

Physical measures
Dry weight: 240.0 kg (529.1 pounds)
Front percentage of weight: 47.0
Rear percentage of weight: 53.0
Overall height: 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall length: 2,185 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width: 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,525 mm (60.0 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Newly designed aluminium CF die-cast sports frame, R1-type die-cast aluminium subframe
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front suspension: Fully-adjustable R1-derived upside down 43mm forks
Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Horizontal fully-adjustable rear shock
Rear suspension travel: 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyre dimensions: 190/50-ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 267 mm (10.5 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.3750 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons)

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Model: Yamaha FZ6
Year: 2005
Category: Sport
Rating: 77.4 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 600.00 ccm (36.61 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four
Stroke: 4
Compression: 12.1:1
Bore x stroke: 65.5 x 44.5 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. Group Fuel Injection, 36mm throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type final drive: Chain

Physical measures
Dry weight: 191.9 kg (423.0 pounds)
Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,096 mm (82.5 inches)
Overall width: 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,440 mm (56.7 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension: 43mm telescopic fork, 5.1´
Rear suspension: Single shock, adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 245 mm (9.6 inches)

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 5.10 litres (1.35 gallons)
Color options: Galaxy Blue/Black, Cerulean Silver/Black

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General information

Model: Yamaha TZR 50
Year: 2007
Category: Sport
Rating: 71.6 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 49.70 ccm (3.03 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 2
Power: 2.41 HP (1.8 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 2.87 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.1 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. PHBN 16
Ignition: CDI
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

Physical measures
Dry weight: 114.0 kg (251.3 pounds)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length: 2,202 mm (86.7 inches)
Overall width: 689 mm (27.1 inches)
Ground clearance: 151 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,341 mm (52.8 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: swingarm
Front tyre dimensions: 100/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 130/70-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.0211 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 13.80 litres (3.65 gallons)

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General information

Model: BMW F 650 CS
Year: 2004
Category: Allround
Rating: 69.9 out of 100.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 652.00 ccm (39.79 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Power: 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 60.00 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 4800 RPM
Compression: 11.5:1
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type final drive: Chain

Physical measures
Dry weight: 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height: 910 mm (35.8 inches)
Overall length: 2,175 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width: 1,265 mm (49.8 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,479 mm (58.2 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section
Rake (fork angle): 29.2°
Front suspension: Telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 41 mm, fork stabiliser, 170 mm travel
Rear suspension: Box-section steel section dual swing arm, central spring strut action via lever system, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable, 165 mm travel
Front tyre dimensions: 100/90-18
Rear tyre dimensions: 130/80-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.2857 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 17.30 litres (4.57 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons)

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General information

Model: BMW R 1150 R
Year: 2004
Category: Naked bike

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1130.00 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
Engine type: Two cylinder boxer
Stroke: 4
Power: 83.81 HP (61.2 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque: 98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 5250 RPM
Compression: 10.3:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: OHC
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)

Physical measures
Dry weight: 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 239.0 kg (526.9 pounds)
Seat height: 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height: 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height: 1,097 mm (43.2 inches)
Overall length: 2,170 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width: 920 mm (36.2 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,486 mm (58.5 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine.
Front suspension: BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable
Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central strut, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Rear suspension travel: 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 276 mm (10.9 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.3827 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 20.50 litres (5.42 gallons)

Motorcycle Insurance Informations Who will provide physical damage insurance coverage for custom built motorcycles? Nationwide - Custom parts and equipment coverage (up to $30,000), Custom and limited edition bikes and trikes coverage (up to $50,000), Kit and vintage bike coverage (up to $30,000) (nationwide.com/motorcycle-insurance-coverage.jsp) Safeco insures a full spectrum of motorcycles from street cycles, Harley Davidsons, cruisers and touring bikes to dirt bikes and ATVs. If you select custom parts coverage, you will receive up to $3,000 in coverage without any additional cost to you. Coverage is available for up to $10,000 in custom parts and equipment. (safeco.com/personal/motorcycle/coverage-options) Progressive - Motorcycle coverage - when you purchase Comprehensive or Collision coverage, at least $1,000 of Custom Parts and Equipment (CPE)/Accessory coverage - Custom paint, custom plating or custom exhaust is included in most states. Additional CPE coverage can be purchased to cover equipment, up to $30,000 in value. U.S. Car Insurance Companies >

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