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Ducati Opens First Ducati Store In India

rajiv — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:21:48 +0000

Ducati Motor Holding, the world's leading producer of Racing inspired bikes today announced the opening of its first showroom in the Indian market in partnership with Precision Motor India Private Limited. Due to its great potential to provide opportunities for growth and further establish the Ducati Brand, Mumbai has been chosen as the location for Ducati's first flagship showroom.

On this occasion, Mr. Cristiano Silei, V.P. Sales, Ducati India said: "We are very excited about the Mumbai opening. We believe India will play an increasingly relevant role in the motorcycle industry and we are pleased to be among the first to recognize it and be and active part of the development in the market"

Mr. Ashish Chordia, Chairman and CEO of Precision Motor India Private Limited said: "The Ducati brand which symbolizes racing success, innovative technology and the highest quality standards are a perfect fit for Precision Motor India as we are committed towards excellence in all the premium brands we represent. We are passionate about promoting and developing Ducati in the Indian market. We are proud to be a part of this great journey that we have jointly undertaken in India and I am sure that Ducati will have a great presence in this country"

[Via: cartradeindia]

Rossi not to replace Massa

rajiv — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:33:05 +0000

The rumour mills were buzzing with reports that Rossimight switch to Formula One racing in the next few weeks and would replace the injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. These reports suggested that after former F1 champion Michael Schumacher withdrew from stepping into Massa's cockpit, due to the German's neck injury, team boss Stefano Domenicali held several discussions with Valentino Rossi.

Though 'the Doctor' has done some testing sessions with Ferrari in the past, he never considered migrating from two to four-wheel racing. To everyone's surprise Rossi admitted that when he'll quit MotoGP racing, he'll like try his skills in the World Rally Championship.

The Yamaha rider was quoted by the International media that he has spoken a lot with Stefano Domenicali in these last days about the return of Schumi, but hasn't received an offer to drive for the F1 team. More over Rossi cannot race motorbikes and F1 at the same time.

[Via: BIKE]

Lohia Auto launches e-bikes

rajiv — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:50:06 +0000

Lohia auto part of Lohia group launched two new electric bikes. Lohia auto will manufacture these electric bikes at Kashipur in Uttarakhand. The two e-bikes are priced at Rs. 25,000 and Rs.35,000. The prices of the two models - Oma & Fame, were kept same and it was before the tax rebate being offered by the Delhi government

According to Lohia auto, these e-bikes can go over 50 km per charge at a cost of only 10 paise a km. As the top speed of the e-bikes is limited 25km/hr, you do not need registration and license to run these bikes on road.

Unveiling the electric bikes on the inaugural day of the India International Trade Fair here, company President V. K Gupta said the e-bikes, developed with technical collaboration from Germany, were powered by 250 Watt motor rechargeable battery that could also be charged with an inverter or generator.