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The MV Augusta F3 800 RC is powered by a 798cc 3-cylinder engine which makes 150PS of power at 13,000rpm and 88Nm of torque at 10,600rpm. The engine gets mated to a 6-speed gearbox. MV Augusta claims that the F3 800 RC can attain a top speed of 269kmph. cost in India at Rs 19.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The Kawasaki ZX10-RR 1000cc motorcycle also introduced a new two-way KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) at the INTERMOT which allows for seamless up and down shifts. The RR’s KQS also binds the electronic engine brake control, traction control, intelligent anti-lock brakes, traction control and KCMF cornering management system together. The biggest talking point for the new YAMAHA MT-09 is the love it or hate it MT-10 inspired headlight. Instead of the single piece unit as seen on its predecessor, the new MT-09 features twin-eye headlight. Each of the raked out headlight is equipped with two LED bulbs, and are wide enough to cover the bulky forks rather than sitting between them. Yamaha engineers have also upgraded the 41mm dia USD forks with compression damping being adjustable in the left fork while the rebound can be tuned on the right shock. The 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP receives massive weight reduction, CBR1000RR SP which was showcased is 15kg lighter (197kg kerb weight) and almost 12PS more powerful, with the power figures now standing at 190PS at 12,5000rpm and 111Nm of torque at 10,500rpm. Hyundai Elantra receives over 1,100 bookings in six weeks in India, Hyundai launched the new-generation Elantra on August 23, 2016. Priced at between Rs 12.99-19.19 lakh (ex-Delhi), this C+ segment is available in five trims. Hyundai India has issued a voluntary recall of Eon cars sold in January 2015. The reason given for the recall is the inspection of the clutch cable fouling with the battery cable. The affected Eon models include all the variants of the 800cc and the 1-litre versions manufactured in January 2015. Jaguar as just announced the prices of the F-Pace SUV which will be launched in India on October 20. Jaguar will sell its first SUV at a starting price of Rs 68.40 lakh (ex-Delhi) for the base 2.0-litre Pure variant while the variant above that, the Prestige, which features the same engine, will cost Rs 74.50 lakh. However, there is a steep increase in price for the next two variants featuring the 3.0-litre diesel engine – Rs 1.02 crore and Rs 1.12 crore for the R-Sport and First Edition trims. Nissan is all set to launch the AMT variant of the Terrano as the manufacturer has teased the upcoming variant through social media. The Nissan Terrano AMT will be equipped with the same ZF-sourced transmission that does duty in the Renault Duster. The launch of the Terrano AMT is likely to be held soon after the festive season.

• published: 07 Oct 2016
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