Bajaj Auto announced the launch of the much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R in India. It is widely acknowledged as the best 250cc motorcycle in the world. In India it will be available through Bajaj Probiking showrooms.

Powered by a 249cc parallel twin engine that belts out 33PS of power, it is a true supersport motorcycle that draws its lineage from the legendary larger Kawasaki Ninjas. But what makes this motorcycle unique is its near perfect combination of performance, riding comfort and ease of handling. As a result it is as popular among casual riders as it is among serious enthusiasts. Not surprisingly it is the largest selling 250cc motorcycle in the world.

BMW India has brought in the new latest international version of its acclaimed Z4 roadster into the country. Launched on 12 Oct 2009 in Mumbai, the Z4 will demand a price tag of Rs 59 lakh ex-showroom for the Z4 sDrive35i variant.

The sDrive35i is the 2009 Z4's top-of-the-line variant, featuring BMW's new dual-clutch 7-speed automatic gearbox. The three-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine makes a stonking 306PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. In cue with Beemer's sporty traditions, the new car also has Dynamic Drive control that let's the user choose between Normal, Sport and Sport + modes.

BMW already has its 6-series convertible on sale in India, and even though the Z4 shares its top-down traits with the 6, that is where the similarities end. The Z4 forms a completely different class of cars, smaller in size, a true two-seater in roadster fashion, but with great power and very manageable dimensions for nimble and agile handling. The 2009 model also has a major improvement over its predecessor - the car now comes with a foldable hard-top roof, and hence replaces both the coupe and cabriolet versions of the earlier model.

In 1948, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous automotive names in the world, as the all-new and highly advanced XK engine made its debut in the revered XK120 sports car.Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that iconic car, Jaguar is launching a very special series of the current XK for the United Kingdom market -- the uniquely equipped and aptly named XK60, a car that pays homage to the legendary performance of its predecessors.

Much has changed in those 60 years, but the Jaguar ethos of beautiful fast cars remains as true today as it did in 1948.The current XK range was the first of the modern breed of Jaguars to introduce the marque's new design language as well as the technologically acclaimed advanced lightweight architecture.

Like every Jaguar to carry the XK badge, the XK is all about performance with style -- plus a large helping of individuality.As the XKR Portfolio and XKR-S Special Editions brought something extra to the supercharged XK models, the XK60 offers its own spin on the naturally aspirated 4.2 litre V8 XK, in both coupe and convertible forms.

The 60th anniversary of the XK name is a milestone well worth celebrating, and the Special Edition XK60 is a unique car that delivers legendary performance with style.

The black Jaguar D-Type was the very first to roll off the production line in 1955.The white Jaguar E2A is a prototype made in 1960 and is expected to sell for $7 million. The D-Type is expected to raise $4-$5 million.

Creating history, India's top corporate giant Tatas on Wednesday acquired luxury auto brands -- Jaguar and Land Rover -- from Ford Motor Co for $2.3 billion, stamping their authority as a takeover tycoons on March 26, 2008.

The Tatas beat compatriot Mahindra and Mahindra for the prestigious brands, just a year after acquiring steel giant Corus for $12.1 billion.