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Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC and KTM Duke 690CC in 2008 through its Probiking showrooms. news was out in early 2008, in January, still i think it will take more time bajaj to lauch this bike.





features

• New bodywork.
• Revised dual overhead camshafts and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system for more low and mid-range torque from the dual-carbureted 249cc DOHC parallel twin-cylinder engine.
• Refined intake and exhaust ports for improved off-idle response and smooth power delivery.
• Reduced engine noise via an auto adjusting cam chain tensioner.
• A new fairing and windscreen for improved wind protection.
• A new 37mm telescopic front fork with firm settings.
• New, larger 17″ wheels with low-profile tires.
• A larger 290mm front brake rotor.

The 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is priced arround $3,499 and will available in four colors: Lime Green, Ebony, Passion Red, and Candy Plasma Blue.

as per economics time hindi edition ninja is expected in dec.2008.

General Motors selected its assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. and stamping facility in Pontiac, Mich., to build its future small car, which will add to the automaker’s growing portfolio of U.S.-built, highly fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt. Today’s announcement will restore approximately 1,400 jobs in total -- 1,200 at Orion Assembly and 200 at Pontiac Metal Center, Building # 14.

This decision is dependent on the successful outcome of ongoing economic incentive negotiations between GM and state and local government officials.

“Small cars represent one of the fastest-growing segments in both the U.S. and around the world,” said Troy Clarke, president of General Motors North America. “ GM will be the only automaker, foreign or domestic, to build small cars in the U.S . , and we believe Orion Assembly and Pontiac Stamping are well suited to deliver a high-quality, fuel-efficient car that competes with anything in the marketplace.”

A selection team comprised of leaders from several of GM’s functional areas, including manufacturing, labor relations and finance, made the final decision based on a specific set of criteria. Orion Assembly will be retooled and is anticipated to be a two-shift operation, building 160,000 cars annually - a combination of both small and compact vehicles.

“This is great news for our members at UAW Local 5960, Oakland County, and the State of Michigan, and shows the world the UAW can compete in the most competitive segment of the automotive industry,” said Cal Rapson, UAW Vice President and Director, UAW-GM Department. “My heart also goes out to our UAW members in Janesville, Wisc., and Spring Hill, Tenn. Our work will not be complete until all of our members displaced by the shrinking auto industry are returned to work. With today’s announcement, we can begin to restore hope that the worst of the times are behind us.”

Gary Cowger, Group Vice President of GM Global Manufacturing & Labor Relations added: “I would like to personally thank all of the key stakeholders involved in the review process, including state and local government officials. This vehicle segment is one of the toughest and most competitive in the world but with our recently modified agreement with the UAW and GM’s proven capability in efficient, flexible manufacturing, it is now possible for GM to produce these size vehicles in the U.S. in a cost-competitive and profitable way.”

As announced on June 1, Orion Assembly will be placed into standby capacity status in Sept. 2009. Pontiac Metal Center ’s Building #14 will be placed into standby capacity status in Dec. 2010. Pontiac Metal’s buildings #15 and #25 will close by Dec. 2010, or sooner depending on market demand. Timing for the retooling of the small car assembly and stamping plants is still under study, but we anticipate this prep work would begin in late 2010 in anticipation of the start of production in 2011.

Two other GM assembly plants in Spring Hill, Tenn. and Janesville, Wis. were also under consideration to build the future small car. Spring Hill will be placed in standby capacity status in Nov. 2009, as announced earlier this month. The plant could be brought online at some point in the future should GM require additional capacity due to increased market demand. Janesville was placed on standby capacity in May 2009 and will remain in that status.

GM already has a strong manufacturing presence in the United States. Currently, about 67 percent of GM cars and trucks sold in the United States are built there. With this announcement, GM anticipates that U.S. production levels will increase beyond 70 percent by 2013, augmenting its already industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint of by far more plants than any other OEM.

Fiat has been busy outlining its future plans today, part of which was to outline what Ferrari is up to and what we can expect over the next three years from Maranello. None of it was unexpected, but good to get confirmation.

Biggest news for Ferrari aficionados is confirmation that the replacement for the Enzo – the Ferrari F70 – will launch in 2012. As we reported previously, the F70 seems likely to get a turbo-charged V8 – a return to the Ferrari F40 days – rather than a V12. Blame the climate. Or at least the climate change lobby.

Before the Enzo expect to see a soft-top 458 in 2011 – the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider – and also a replacement for the 612 Scaglietti. The general consensus is that the Scaglietti will stick with a V12, but we wouldn’t bet on it. V8 turbo seems far more likely to us. But it will also probably be Ferrari’s first hybrid car.

Joining the Enzo replacement in 2012 will be a replacement for the 599 GTB Fiorino which we would also expect to disappear down the forced induction route. Finally – but probably not until 2013 – we will get the hard-core 458 – the Ferrari 458 Scuderia – and a facelift and fettle for the California.

Good to see Ferrari still pushing forward despite the doom and gloom of the economy and the climate change lobby, but we expect the next three years to see the end of a V12 in a Ferrari.