Vespa S automatic scooter launch price to be higher than VX

Piaggio showcased the new Vespa S automatic scooter at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. To be launched on 4th March 2014, the new Vespa will be priced approximately Rs 4,000 higher than the existing top of the line Vespa VX variant. Current price of Vespa VX is at about Rs 71,500, ex-showroom, New Delhi.

Just like the existing range of Vespa scooters, the Vespa S will continue with the offering of exciting and peppy colors. With the Vespa S, you will have a choice of four colour options – White, Red, Matte Black, and Orange.

The visible change, is the rectangular headlight shape from the days gone by. Position of tail-light also has been modified, while wheel design is similar to that of other Vespa scooters, but the Vespa S gets them powder-coated.

Engine options aboard the Vespa S is the same air-cooled 125cc petrol engine delivering 10.06 PS and 10.6 Nm torque, which is seen on VX and LX125. Transmission too is same in the form of CVT.

Built on their signature steel monocoque chassis, Vespa S features 200mm front disc brakes and 140 mm rear disc brakes. For suspensions, front of Vespa S will have single side hydraulic system, for rear it will be the monoshock system.

Source: Automobile Industry News

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US warns China against new air defence zone

The United States warned China on Friday against any move to declare a new air defence zone over parts of the South China Sea including disputed islands.

The Asahi Shimbun daily of Japan reported that Chinese air force officials have drafted proposals for the next Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) that could place the Paracel Islands at its core.

Any such move would be seen "as a provocative and unilateral act that would raise tensions and call into serious question China's commitment to diplomatically managing territorial disputes," State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf told reporters.

She stressed, however, that the reports were "unconfirmed" at this time.

Beijing claims the South China Sea almost in its entirety, even areas a long way from its shoreline.

Late last year, it caused a storm when it abruptly declared an ADIZ above the East China Sea, including islands at the heart of a sovereignty row with Tokyo.

"We've made very clear that parties must refrain from announcing an ADIZ or any other administrative regulation restraining activity of others in disputed territories, and we would of course urge China not to do so," Harf added.

Source: Hindi News

From CNA News