BMW India has been quite fast in adapting itself to the new CKD duty norms. As per the latest information, BMW India has already started assembling locally in its Chennai Plant up to half of its engines needed in Indian BMW cars. By following the new norms, BMW India is able to keep the prices of the cars unchanged. BMW is now importing engine parts and assembling the engines locally in India, which makes BMW liable to pay 10% duty on the engine parts. On the other hand, the assembled engine units attract three times duty. So by adapting quickly to the new norms, BMW has started assembling engines for BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series and BMW X1 SUVs in India.   While the BMW is assembling the engines for the 3 series, 5 series as well as X1 SUVs, BMW yet imports assembled engines for the costlier cars like BMW 7 Series, BMW Z4, X5, X5 and other cars which don't sell in India in higher volume. Also in the longer run, BMW plans an even higher level of assembly of cars in India as the volumes increase considerably to justify the additional cost of setting up the [...]

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Yamaha India has refreshed the colors and graphics of its popular bikes Yamaha FZ, Yamaha FZ-S and Yamaha Fazer. Along with the news colours and graphics, new logo has been blended to give the bikes a good look. Along with the new graphics, these three bikes will now also come with a kick start options. Yamaha has introduced four new colours for FZ-S – Golden Streak, Competition White, Black Cyber Green and Yellow Streak. All four colours of FZ-S have different characteristics which speak for themselves and at the same time maintain their earlier positioning of being the 'Lord of the Streets'. Fazer will also be seen in four new colours – Competition White, Black Cyber Green, Midnight Black and Lava Red while FZ will be available in two new colours – Midnight Black and Lava Red. The overall idea is to have freshness in the product category which is in line with the company's promise to give newness to its customers. Price Of New 2011 Model Yamaha FZ, FZ-S and Fazer In India The new FZ will be available at a price of Rs. 67,000, FZ-S at Rs. 69,000 while Fazer will bear the price tag of Rs. 74,000. [...]

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Audi has launched the Audi A7 Sportback as well as the Audi RS5 on the same day on 11 of May 2011 in India. The Audi RS5 is priced at Rs. 76 Lakhs Ex-showroom. For details on Audi A7 Sportback, click here. The RS 5 coupe is a powerful machine with a V8 Petrol heart to take you off your feet. Audi RS5 Coupe Specifications In India The Audi RS5 Coupe features an 8 cylinder MPFI Petrol V8 engine with 4.2 Litre displacement. The engine produces a maximum power of 450 BHP with a max torque of 430 Nm. The RS5 also features a 7 speed automatic transmission by S-Tronic and an all wheel drive system. The car can reach from a stand still 0 to 100 KMPH in just about 4.6 seconds. Audi RS5 Coupe Features In India Sporty instrument panel with piano black finish Sport seats with integrated head restraints Audi's Quattro all wheel drive system Multi Media Interface navigation system Three drive modes- comfort, auto, and dynamic Audi RS5 Coupe Price In India The ex-showroom price of the Audi RS5 Coupe in India is Rs. 76 Lakhs. Audi RS5 Launched In India- Price Tag of Rs. 76 [...]

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Audi has finally unveiled the luxurious coupe Audi A7 Sportback in India. The A7 Sportback comes with two different engine options, the price of a the A7 Sportback with 3 Litre V6 MPFI Petrol Engine is Rs. 64 Lakh and the one with 3 Litre CRDI Diesel Engine is Rs. 90 Lakh Ex-showroom. The Audi A7 Sportback comes packed with luxury and comfort features along with the top notch safety features. The diesel version churn out 245 BHP of max power and 449 Nm of torque while the petrol engine provides an output of 310 BHP max power and 440 Nm Torque. for more details, check out- Audi A7 Sportback India Specifications and Features Audi India News Audi A7 Sportback Price In India- Specifications, Features and Details is a post from: Copyrights 2010 CarBlogIndia - All About Automobiles. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Policy Connect With CarBlogIndia

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