Auto Expo 2016 live
Auto Expo 2016 live updates: Sachin Tendulkar launches all new BMW 7-series for Rs 1.1 crore
The Auto Expo 2016 is underway. On display are numerous new cars
which are likely to be available in showrooms across India with some
changes. Nearly 30 new cars have been unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016
already with a corresponding number of two-wheelers on the first day of
the mega auto show.
The first two days of the expo, February 3 and 4 will be restricted only for the media. The expo will be thrown open to the general public for five days from February 5-9.
As the major auto makers go about giving us a sneak peek at the advancements they have done in the field of transportation, India Today and Auto Today correspondents shall be bringing the latest updates from the Auto Expo to you live right here.
The auto expo is being held at a time when the automobile manufacturers are under pressure amid rising concerns over pollution, especially in Delhi-NCR, where the registration of diesel SUVs and cars with engines above 2,000cc has been banned following a Supreme Court order.
6.22pm: Sachin Tendulkar launches all new 7-series 730 diesel & 750 petrol for Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore
6.09pm: With the Audi launch, rivals BMW couldn't be much behind. The German car-makers launched the BMW X1 for Rs 29.9 lakh, with the sales starting in April.
5.50pm: Audi India launch the R8 sports car for Rs 2.47 crore. Virat Kohli, Indian cricket player and Alia Bhatt launch the latest sports car from the German car-makers amidst much fanfare at the Auto Expo 2016.
5.01pm: Toyota
India has finally unveiled their much awaited MPV, Innova Crysta at the
Auto Expo 2016. First showcased at the Gaikindo International Auto
Show, Toyota has been planning to reveal the big machine. If you
remember then we were the first one's to reveal the name of the new Innova.
3.30pm:
If 2015 was the year it found itself mired in a global scandal
involving diesel emissions, Volkswagen kept up its tradition of
presenting world-class cars. At the Auto Expo 2016, Volkswagen unveiled
two of its most awaited cars - the Volkswagen Ameo, a sub-compact sedan
and the Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.
Both
the cars are expected to be launched in the coming fiscal year and will
make up two of the four cars it plans to launch in India this year.
Volkswagen also plans to unveil the Polo GTI and Passat GTE tomorrow.
3.08pm: Mahindra Two Wheelers go electric with their Genze scooter.
Mahindra also unveiled its all-new MGP30 Moto3 racing motorcycle for the 2016 season.
The
latest MGP30 is a significantly upgraded motorcycle in almost every
area as Mahindra racing aims to fight at the front of the
highly-ompetitive Moto3 World Championship in 2016.
2.40pm: American SUV maker Jeep has finally entered the Indian market with a bang at the Auto Expo 2016. The company brings the likes of Grand Cherokee and Wrangler to Indian shores. Will it garner the same appreciation as in the US? Only time will tell.
2.23pm: Honda unveiled two of its most anticipated cars - the compact SUV, BR-V as well as the popular premium sedan Accord. The BR-V is expected to be launched in India sometime later this year. The Accord, when it is launched in India, will come with a hybrid engine.
2.15pm: Renault wasn't too far behind with the excitement as it launched its concept car the Eolab at the Auto Expo. The company claims that the car runs 100 km in 1 litre. Good answer to that age old question: Kitna deti hai?
The other exciting offers from Renault included the Renault Kwid Climber and the Kwid Racer.
Renault Kwid Racer belongs to an entirely different category of car and conjures up the world of racing, with 18-inch alloy wheels, low-profle tyres, honed aerodynamics, bucket seats and a roll cage.
The car boasts of a sporty metallic blue finish. Its wide air intakes are suggestive or performance, while the spoilers and diffuser guarantee outstanding handling. The C-shaped LED lighting signature and the high-tech treatment of the lights signal that the Renault Kwid Racer is clearly in tune with Renault's new design strategy.
2pm: At the Mercedes Benz pavilion, the stunning S-Class Coupe and the GLC took centrestage.
1.50pm: Piaggio
unveils two-wheeler crossover Aprilia SR 150. The model, which will be
launched in August, is a blend of motorbikes and scooter and sports a
150cc engine. The crossover will have 14-inch wheels like motorbikes and
auto-gears like scooters.
1.40pm: The
Akula310 stole all the attention at the TVS Motor pavilion. Made as a
race concept the Akula310 comes with full CF bodywork and race
suspensions.
1.30pm:
More from the Tata Motors stable: The Hexa, a premium lifestyle SUV
that will come with many segment firsts including a 2.2 litre varicor
engine and 19 inch wheels.
1.00pm:
Apart from introducing its Zica and Kite 5, Tata Motors also unveiled
its Nexon, a compact SUV which features Zica's bold looks and 200mm
ground clearance. It comes in two variants: 1.5 litre diesel and 1.2
litre petrol turbo engines.
12.28pm:
Fiona
Pargeter, head of global PR communication for JLR, while speaking at
the launch of the XE said, "Since the last expo, the entire line-up has
been completely refreshed."
Dr Ralf Speth, JLR CEO, said, "F-Pace is a performance crossover with jaguars DNA while the XE is a true driver's car. Low cost of ownership, low fuel consumption make it the ideal car for India. Our commitment to India has increased."
11.30am: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor introduces Hero MotoCorp's new line-up at the Auto Expo 2016.
11am:
American motorcycle brand UM Motorcycles showcased three of its
premiere bikes at the Auto Expo 2016 and announced the launch of the
Renegade Commando, the Renegade Sport S and Renegade Classic.
All
three bikes come powered by a 279cc engine with a 25bhp and a 6-speed
box. For a bike with a small engine, the Americans have managed to make
it look really big.
The UM Motorcycles Commando comes with a matte paint and blacked out everything.
Interestingly, the UM Motorcycles Renegade Classic is a cruiser that comes with a USB charger.
10.35am: Yamaha unveils new scooter Cygnus Ray-ZR at Auto Expo 2016
10.30am: In a first, the Hero Splendor ismart110 is the first bike from the Hero stables to get an inhouse built engine. The lights on the bike remain on, something seen only in international bikes so far. Hero claims the bike has the most fuel efficient engine in the world.
10.20am: Suzuki has also unveiled three of its two-wheelers today. However, there is no news of any of them being launched in the near future as yet.
Meanwhile,
the facelifted Suzuki Access 125 was also unveiled. The new features
include, Chrome bezels over headlamps, SEP technology, Improved fuel
economy with at least a 20 per cent more fuel efficient with no lag in
pick up and perhapsp the longest seat and foot board in the segment. It
also comes with a one-click start system.
9.50am: DSK Benelli has unveiled four bikes at the Auto Expo 2016. These include the TNT Naked T-135, BX 250, Tornado 300 and TRK 502. These models will soon be available at the DSK Benelli showrooms across the country.
Along
with these, DSK also put on display its current range of superbikes
including the TNT 25, a single cylinder 250cc engine, TNT300 with an
in-line two cylinder 300 cc engine, TNT 600i with an in-line 600cc
engine, TNT 600GT which comes with an in-line four cylinder 600cc engine
along with the TNT 899 which comes with an in-line three cylinder 898cc
engine and the TNT R which comes loaded with a powerful in-line three
cylinder 1131cc engine.
DSK Benelli's BX250 is expected to be available in the showrooms in the coming year.
9.35am: As part of its plans to expand its line-up, Honda India is planning to Make in India the Africa Twin
9.20am: Isuzu unveils adventure utility vehicle D-MAX V-Cross
9.15am: Honda unveils its next offering in two wheelers: the Navi. Honda is aiming at sales of at least 50 lakh units of the motorcycle in 2016.
The Navi is available in 5 colours and will be priced at Rs 39,500 ex-showroom Delhi.
9.05am:
The first two days of the expo, February 3 and 4 will be restricted only for the media. The expo will be thrown open to the general public for five days from February 5-9.
As the major auto makers go about giving us a sneak peek at the advancements they have done in the field of transportation, India Today and Auto Today correspondents shall be bringing the latest updates from the Auto Expo to you live right here.
The auto expo is being held at a time when the automobile manufacturers are under pressure amid rising concerns over pollution, especially in Delhi-NCR, where the registration of diesel SUVs and cars with engines above 2,000cc has been banned following a Supreme Court order.
6.22pm: Sachin Tendulkar launches all new 7-series 730 diesel & 750 petrol for Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore
6.09pm: With the Audi launch, rivals BMW couldn't be much behind. The German car-makers launched the BMW X1 for Rs 29.9 lakh, with the sales starting in April.
5.50pm: Audi India launch the R8 sports car for Rs 2.47 crore. Virat Kohli, Indian cricket player and Alia Bhatt launch the latest sports car from the German car-makers amidst much fanfare at the Auto Expo 2016.
Sachin Tendulkar launches all new 7-series 730 diesel & 750 petrol for Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore.
Virat Kohli, Indian Cricketer and Alia Bhatt, Actress launch Audi R8 at the Auto Expo 2016.
Toyota Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta interiors.
Volkswagen Tiguan, one of its more awaited vehicles at the Auto Expo.
Volkswagen also plans to unveil the Polo GTI and Passat GTE tomorrow.
3.08pm: Mahindra Two Wheelers go electric with their Genze scooter.
The Volkswagen Passat GTE.
Mahindra's electric 2-wheeler Genze 2.0.
2.40pm: American SUV maker Jeep has finally entered the Indian market with a bang at the Auto Expo 2016. The company brings the likes of Grand Cherokee and Wrangler to Indian shores. Will it garner the same appreciation as in the US? Only time will tell.
2.23pm: Honda unveiled two of its most anticipated cars - the compact SUV, BR-V as well as the popular premium sedan Accord. The BR-V is expected to be launched in India sometime later this year. The Accord, when it is launched in India, will come with a hybrid engine.
2.15pm: Renault wasn't too far behind with the excitement as it launched its concept car the Eolab at the Auto Expo. The company claims that the car runs 100 km in 1 litre. Good answer to that age old question: Kitna deti hai?
The other exciting offers from Renault included the Renault Kwid Climber and the Kwid Racer.
Renault Kwid Racer belongs to an entirely different category of car and conjures up the world of racing, with 18-inch alloy wheels, low-profle tyres, honed aerodynamics, bucket seats and a roll cage.
The car boasts of a sporty metallic blue finish. Its wide air intakes are suggestive or performance, while the spoilers and diffuser guarantee outstanding handling. The C-shaped LED lighting signature and the high-tech treatment of the lights signal that the Renault Kwid Racer is clearly in tune with Renault's new design strategy.
2pm: At the Mercedes Benz pavilion, the stunning S-Class Coupe and the GLC took centrestage.
The stunning Mercedes Benz S-Class Coupe.
The GLC at the Mercedes Benz pavilion.
TVS Motor also unveiled its concept racer the Apache RTR200.
Tata Motors' Hexa is being positioned as a premium lifestyle SUV.
The Hexa will come with many firsts including a 2.2 litre varicor engine and 19-inch wheels.
Tata Motor's Nexon, a compact SUV which features Zica's bold looks and 200mm ground clearance.
Tata Motors Nexon comes in two variants: 1.5 litre diesel and 1.2 litre petrol turbo engines.
12.48pm:
Introducing the Zica, which is likely to undergo a name change
following the spread of the Zika virus abroad, Tata Motors' head of
communications Minari Shah announced that the Indian car maker will be
introducing two cars every year in the country.
12.28pm:
Bollywood actor
Katrina Kaif
marks her presence for Jaguar Land Rover, sends the crowd in a tizzy. Jaguar launched the XE in India priced at Rs 39.90 lakh.
Tata Motors introduced the Zica at the Auto Expo 2016.
Dr Ralf Speth, JLR CEO, said, "F-Pace is a performance crossover with jaguars DNA while the XE is a true driver's car. Low cost of ownership, low fuel consumption make it the ideal car for India. Our commitment to India has increased."
11.30am: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor introduces Hero MotoCorp's new line-up at the Auto Expo 2016.
Katrina Kaif replaced Priyanka Chopra at the JLR stall in this edition of the Auto Expo.
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor with Hero MotoCorp's CMD Pawan Munjal for Greenovation at Hall 8 of Auto Expo 2016.
Prices
for the UM Motorcycles Renegade start at Rs 1.49 lakh for Sport S, Rs
1.59 lakh for Commando and Rs 1.69 lakh for Classic.
Kudos for making a small bike look big; the UM Motorcycles Renegade Sport with a 279cc heart.
Powered by the same 279cc engine with 25bhp & a 6-spd box, presenting the Renegade Classic.
Interestingly, the UM Motorcycles Renegade Classic is a cruiser that comes with a USB charger.
UM Motorcycles Commando gets matte paint and blacked out everything. Same engine as the other two.
10.30am: In a first, the Hero Splendor ismart110 is the first bike from the Hero stables to get an inhouse built engine. The lights on the bike remain on, something seen only in international bikes so far. Hero claims the bike has the most fuel efficient engine in the world.
10.20am: Suzuki has also unveiled three of its two-wheelers today. However, there is no news of any of them being launched in the near future as yet.
The Hero Splendor ismart110 gets the first inhouse developed engine which Hero claims is the world's most fuel efficient.
9.50am: DSK Benelli has unveiled four bikes at the Auto Expo 2016. These include the TNT Naked T-135, BX 250, Tornado 300 and TRK 502. These models will soon be available at the DSK Benelli showrooms across the country.
DSK Benelli's TRK 502 got quite a few hoots.
DSK Benelli's BX250 is expected to be available in the showrooms in the coming year.
9.35am: As part of its plans to expand its line-up, Honda India is planning to Make in India the Africa Twin
The BX250 will soon find its way into the DSK Benelli showrooms in India.
9.15am: Honda unveils its next offering in two wheelers: the Navi. Honda is aiming at sales of at least 50 lakh units of the motorcycle in 2016.
The Navi is available in 5 colours and will be priced at Rs 39,500 ex-showroom Delhi.
The Navi offers a unique experience in biking, says Honda.
9.05am:
Hyundai unveils concept cars HND-14 and Tucson. The Korean auto major
unveiled the sports utility vehicle 'Tucson' as it eyes a bigger play in
the fast growing segment.
The Hyundai Tucson comes with a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 178PS and comes mated to the new 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Tucson is expected to arrive in India between August and October, 2016 and is likeley to be be priced around Rs 15-20 lakh.
"We are delighted to unveil our global sports utility vehicle Tucson. We aim to launch two new products each year going ahead," Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) MD and CEO Y K Koo told reporters here.
Watch the unveiling of Hyundai's concept HND-14 at the Auto Expo 2016:
Hyundai India is banking on the HND-14 to form a base for a small SUV to take on the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
8.45am: General Motors today unveiled two new cars at the Auto Expo 2016, Chevrolet Beat Activ and Essentia.The Chevrolet Essentia is a sub-four metre sedan that uses the M300 platform used in the current generation Chevrolet Beat. This car features Cherolet’s MyLink2 system, which offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the safety front the Essentia features dual airbags and ABS. Chevrolet Essentia is slotted for a 2017 launch.
Chevrolet plans to bring in at least 10 new vehicles in the next 5 years.
Hyundai India is all set to unveil its concept of a small SUV with the HND-14.
Chevrolet unveiled its Beat Active at the Auto Expo.
The brand new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
The new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes with these specifications:
Engine: 1.3-litre DDiS
Power: 88.5bhp
Torque: 200Nm
Dimensions:
Length: 3,995mm
Width: 1,790mm
Height: 1,640mm
Wheelbase: 2,500mm
Ground Clearence: 198mm
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to launch 15 new models in India by 2020, says MD Kenichi Ayukawa.
He also says that Maruti is expanding its sales network further which includes growth for the Nexa showrooms.
Kenichi Ayukawa is also confident that the Vitara Brezza would do well as it is built on a global platform.
Maruti Suzuki President and COO Toshihiro Suzuki says:
Baleno exports begun for Japan from India, a part of Make-In-India Campaign.
Baleno exports will strengthen India's role as manufacturing hub.
India most important market for Suzuki.
Suzuki completes 100 years in 2020
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