The Oyster 745 is an elegant yacht fitted with a comprehensive list of luxurious features that were especially selected to make your life on board as comfortable as possible.
The new Oyster 745 features a new twin-rudder hull format which replaces the old 72/725 model. You’ll especially like the distinctive deck saloon which gives the entire yacht an exquisite look. Moreover, there are also available a wide range of rigs, which give you the possibility to optimize the sail plan for speed or short-handed sailing.
It is also worthy of being mentioned that the yacht features a perfectly planked teak deck plan and there is also a standing-height lazarette and sail locker.
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Oyster 745 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 October 2014 01:32 EST.
Yamaha has prepared a big surprise for its fans. The Japanese manufacturer has released the first teaser of an entire new model which seems to be part of the supersport class. Dubbed the “Development Level Z”, the new project could be the either new R6 or R1.
The video doesn’t show too many details, but we can see a single sided swingarm, fully adjustable forks, an aerodynamic fairing and generous brake calipers. We can also expect to an ultra light weight, first class ergonomics and heavy use of carbon fibre.
The all new Yamaha will be fully revealed at the EICMA motor Show on 3rd of November 2014 in Milan, Italy.
Stay tuned for more details on the Yamaha’s all new supersport motorcycle!
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Yamaha to reveal a new supersport model at EICMA originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 October 2014 01:26 EST.
After many teasers the house of Akashi has finally released a comprehensive list of pictures and videos of its all new H2R, which is basically the racing version of the upcoming H2.
The new motorcycle looks like something never seen before and sets new standards in its class in terms of style, technology and performance.
Packed with a tubular trellis steel chassis, a single sided swingarm and an innovative 998 cc, in-line four cylinder, DOHC supercharged engine which is rumored to put out up to 300 hp, the all new Kawasaki Ninja H2R has all it needs to impress even the most demanding motorcycle enthusiasts. The scroll-type supercharger was designed completely in-house and represents the start of a new era of motorcycle racing.
Moreover, the entire body was designed by Kawasaki’s Aerospace Company and is made of carbon fiber, as well as the dual intake air duct and the back of the engine. Each part of the body was designed with aerodynamics in mind and a closer look will reveal many resemblances with Jet fighters.
As far as wheels are concerned, the new Ninja H2R sits on 120/600R17 front and 190/650R17 rear rims wrapped in Bridgestone V01 tyres.
We still don’t have the full technical details of the motorcycle but we do know that the new bike features an ABS on the front wheel with Brembo radial-mount calipers.
Nevertheless the new Ninja H2R looks stunning and promises to be an impressive race bike.
Hit the jump for more information on the Kawasaki Ninja H2.
Kawasaki Ninja H2 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 October 2014 00:45 EST.
The 'Big Bike Ride' for Group of Delhi Superbikers (GODS) was flagged off on Sunday morning to promote fun and safe riding. During the ride, bikers were introduced to a demonstration and training session on tyre care.
"Road safety has been Honda's prerogative across global platform. As a responsible corporate, Honda has always emphasized on precautionary measures to handle crisis situations. Such endeavours are amongst the many that Honda undertakes to promote safe riding in a controlled environment," said Y.S. Guleria, Vice President andndash; Sales and Marketing, HMSI.
Honda partnered with Sarv Technologies for the demonstration, which was facilitated by a professional trainer, focussing on importance and techniques on tyre care. A back-up kit comprising first aid box, instant puncture repair kit and other key information such as hospital contact numbers was included as part of the course.
The ride included breakfast at a hotel in Gurgaon and every rider was presented with a specially designed Instant Puncture Repair Kit with all essential equipment to make puncture repairs in an emergency situation.
General Motors (GM) has begun vehicle exports from India, with its first shipment to Chile. The company shipped 140 units of the left-hand-drive Chevrolet Beat from the Mumbai port to Chile on September 25.
Commenting on the exports, Arvind Saxena, President and Managing Director, GM India, said, "The first shipment of Chevrolet Beats demonstrates our commitment to make our India-built products available in global markets."
General Motors manufactures the Chevrolet Beat at its manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra. andlrm;This hatchback is available with both petrol and diesel engines options, and is the company's best-selling model in India. It is also built and sold in many other markets around the world.
As part of GM CEO Mary Barra's recent trip to India, she participated in the roll out of the first Chevrolet Beat for export on September 10. The company intends to ship cars to Chile on a monthly basis.
The company's manufacturing facility at Talegaon has an annual production capacity of 1,70,000 vehicles and 1,60,000 engines. The Chevrolet portfolio in India includes the Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Sail, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Tavera, Chevrolet Enjoy and Chevrolet Captiva.
With an intention of enhancing the ownership experience of its customers, Hyundai Motor in association with Allianz Global Assistance (AGA), has introduced a special 24x7 Roadside Assistance (RSA) extended Program. This program will benefit customers across the country whose cars are beyond the warranty period.
The carmaker launched the RSA program for its new customers back in 2010. Existing Hyundai customers can avail for this program at a nominal charge, while new customers can get the services, maintenance and roadside assistance by default with the new vehicle purchase with unlimited kilometres.
On the RSA Program, Rakesh Srivastava, Senior Vice-President - Sales and Marketing, said, "The Hyundai Road Side Assistance Program was launched in 2010, with the aim of providing emergency road side assistance services round the clock to ensure a hassle free Hyundai's ownership experience. This year we are extending the policy for all customers aiming to provide them pan India reach with maximum assistance, benefit and services."
Customers can avail for the roadside assistance program at an all inclusive price of Rs 899 for one year coverage, Rs 1,499 for two-year coverage and Rs 1,999 for three-year coverage. The maturity of the coverage would be up to six years from the date of delivery of the vehicle to the first customer. The policy can be purchased within warranty period as well.
The services offered under Hyundai Roadside Assistance Retail Program include: national coverage, 24x7 dedicated call centre assistance, breakdown and accidental towing, minor mechanical/electrical andndash; on site repair, battery jump start, assistance over phone, key lock out, flat tyre support, emergency fuel support, taxi coordination, legal / medical coordination and custody services.
an Kopecky of the MRF team secured the 2014 Asia Pacific Rally Championship title with the help of a fantastic win at the Rally of Hokkaido. The 2013 European Rally Champion, heads into the final round of the season with a 50-point lead over his team-mate Gaurav Gill.
The India rally driver got off to a brilliant start in the Rally of Hokkaido, and was in the lead, but in stage 8 he understeered off a corner and crashed into a tree. This not only marked the end of his rally but also his fight for the championship title.
Kopecky drove well to finish 42-seconds ahead of second placed Hiroshi Yanagisawa. He not only maintained good pace on sections that were relatively easy on the car but also ensured that he relaxed his right foot a little over rough sections. This was Kopecky's third victory of the season. Yuya Sumiyama took the last spot on the podium.
Reigning champion Gaurav Gill currently stands second on the championship table with 104 points on the board while Jun Xu is placed third with 97 points. Sanjay Takale from India finished 5th driving a Cusco prepared Subaru Impreza and with 68 points is placed sixth. The final round of the 2014 APRC will commence on November 7 in China.
Prior to the 2014 INTERMOT motorcycle show Yamaha has announced that the MT-125 streetbike offering and the YZF-R125 supersport motorcycle will be offered with ABS brakes as an optional extra. The announcement doesn't come as a surprise as its arch rival the 2014 KTM Duke 125 is already offered with ABS as a standard offering in the European market with a marginal difference of Rs 10,000 between it and the non ABS version of the Yamaha MT-125.
Apart from the ABS braking system no changes have been made on the Yamaha MT-125 and R125 on the mechanical or cosmetic front. The Yamaha MT-125 and Yamaha R125 are powered by a 124.7cc, liquid-cooled motor churning out 15PS at 9,000rpm and 12.4Nm at 8,000rpm. Yamaha haven't revealed pricing for the ABS version of the MT-125 and R125 but it is expected to be priced at a premium of around Rs 20,000 over the standard variant. The Yamaha MT-125 ABS versions will go on sale by November while the Yamaha R125 ABS variant will be available from January 2015 in the European market.
The Zero S, SR, DS and FX all receive significant updates andndash; including redesigned seats, updated mirrors, softer compound grips and revised throttle controls. All four motorcycles come equipped with 41mm inverted cartridge forks that are adjustable for preload, compression and rebound.
Also available is the anti-lock braking system, making Zero the first electric motorcycle company to offer ABS. The ABS can be switched off, depending on rider preference. Wheels are now cast alloy and come shod with Pirelli rubber.
Zero has also upgraded the battery pack on its bikes. The repackaged battery cell reportedly provides 10 per cent more energy and range has now increased to nearly 300 kilometres on a single charge for the 2015 Zero SR.
The upgrades have been incorporated in Zero's Police and Military segments as well, which will get a new model, the Zero FXP.
Both bikes are based on Yamaha's 1300cc air-cooled in-line four engine, making 99PS of maximum power and 108Nm of torque. The XJR has new styling including a slim-line fuel tank, solo seat and aluminium bodywork. The XJR also gets a new four-into-one black exhaust, shortened sub frame, tapered aluminium bars, new instrument panel and Ohlins rear suspension.
For the last five years, Yamaha has been working closely with various professional custom builders to create a series of concept machines together. The concept was to transform modern Yamaha motorcycles into what Yamaha has entitled 'Yard Built Specials'.
The shared experience has provided a lot of inspiration in product development, and Yamaha has started to incorporate custom design into factory bike production as a result, a release from Yamaha noted. Built in collaboration with Wrenchmonkees and Deus Ex Machina, Yamaha offers a range of parts to further customize the bikes according to personal choice.
The XJR 1300 was unveiled ahead of the Intermot Cologne motorcycle show alongwith the XJR1300 racer, a sportier version with more of a cafandeacute; racer look. The Racer edition features carbon bodywork including the front mudguard, handlebar fairing and pillion seat cover. Both versions come in blue, matt grey or black.
Pricing in Europe is andeuro; 10,395 (a little over Rs 8 lakh) for the XJR 1300 and andeuro; 11,590 (just over Rs 9 lakh). For now, they are only available in Europe. Even if they are finally imported to India, expect a massive jump in prices with import and customs duties slapped on the machines.
Homegrown automaker Mahindra andamp; Mahindra (Mandamp;M) has a reason to be happy. Rating agency, Crisil, has updated Mandamp;M's credit rating to AAA/Stable from AA+. This credit rating has been assigned to the long-term bank facilities and Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) programme by the rating agency. The agency has also reaffirmed the rating on Mandamp;M's short-term facilities and debt programme at Crisil A1+.
Commenting on the development, Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, said, "This rating upgrade by Crisil is of special significance, completing as it does the quick succession of recent upgrades by other rating agencies. For the first time in Mandamp;M's history, four rating agencies have assigned us an AAA rating at the same point in time. It is truly a Rise moment for the Mahindra Group and is a key plank in the drive to achieve our 2021 brand aspiration."
The upgrade in the rating is in accordance with Mandamp;M's market share, capability of developing new products and constantly improving revenue diversity in the auto and farm equipment businesses. This upgrade in long-term ratings reflects Mandamp;M's healthy business profile coupled with Crisil's belief that the company will maintain a strong financial risk profile, backed by positive free cash flows and flexible financial arising from the significant market value of its holdings.
Supercars are always up for a riot on the roads with spinning tires, loud exhausts, and speeds in excess of insanity. Supercars are apparently also up for a good roasting, with tires melting off their rims, glass shattering, and Alcantara interior bits leaving the cockpit in a puff of smoke.
Porsche’s newest supercar, the $845,000 918 Spyder with its hybrid powertrain, hadn’t felt the burn until now. Cell phone video (from Dave and his lovely girlfriend) captures the inferno mid-event as the Porsche sits idly by at a gas station with flames engulfing its left-rear quarter.
While most supercars like to spontaneously combust on their own, this 918 is perhaps a victim of a refueling mishap. Maybe the owner forgot to extinguish his Cuban cigar before pressing that 93-octane button at the Ontario-based gas station. Or perhaps it was a jolt of static electricity built up from exiting the car. Either way, there is one less Porsche 918 in the world, and for that we grieve.
Pro Tip: Before filling up with gas, discharge yourself of any static electricity by touching a few bare metal items not near the fuel nozzle or gas pump, lest you become the topic of the next car-on-fire story. This is especially important as the weather turns cold.
Video: Porsche 918 Spyder Burns Down In Toronto originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 30 September 2014 10:00 EST.
The next-generation Chevrolet Camaro has made yet another public appearance, shortly after being spotted outside Germany’s Nurburgring track. This time around, GM’s upcoming pony ditched the public road and took on the Nordschleife course for a proper, high-speed testing session and some hot laps. Fortunately, our trusty spy photographers were right on the spot to capture some snapshots with the Camaro in action.
As you might have already guessed, we are looking at the same prototype we saw earlier this week. The camouflage remains unchanged, so there are no new details for us to take in, but the Camaro’s presence on the Nurburgring says a lot about the pony’s development. For one, with the engineers now down to tuning the vehicle’s steering and suspension, among others, it’s likely the exterior design is almost production ready. What you see is what you’ll get. Sure, there’s nothing much to see behind that swirly wrap, but a few styling cues, such as the narrow grille and headlamps, a more sculpted waistline, and the new rear spoiler are obvious.
Secondly, Chevy is elbows deep in making the sixth-generation Camaro the most track-capable version of the nameplate, which isn’t surprising considering the advancements Ford has made with the 2015 Mustang. The 2016 Camaro needs to be in outstanding shape if GM wants to deliver a proper competitor for the sixth-gen ’Stang, and the team behind the project is doing just that. Whether it will succeed or not, we’ll find out sometime in 2015.
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Spy Shots: Next-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Hits the Track originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 30 September 2014 09:00 EST.
