Dio visual upgrades

Dio is the original 'moto-scooter' designed for the trend-setting youth which merges the aggressive looks of motorcycle with convenience of scooter.

Celebrating Dio's entry into the exclusive million Customers club, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) announced the introduction of refreshing new Matt Axis Grey colour of Dio with a premium 3D emblem.

Noteworthy that Dio is not only delighting young customers of India, but also enjoys global acceptance.Dio is today the No.1 export model of Honda 2Wheelers India; and is exported to Latin America (Colombia), South America (Mexico) and neighboring nations (Sri Lanka and Nepal) with an aggressive plan for future.

The new Matt Axis grey colour with value addition of the premium 3D emblem without any additional cost makes it a compelling proposition to own one."

Providing an irresistible package of style and substance, the latest style upgrade comes at no additional cost.

The Dio is powered by the Honda's engine technology - Honda Eco Technology (resulting in superior mileage). Besides the new Matte Axis Grey colour, the Dio is also available in 4 existing exotic colours - Jazzy Blue Metallic, Candy Palm Green, Sports Red and Black.

Ford to close all operations in Japan and Indonesia

Ford Motor Co said from this year it will close all operations in Japan and Indonesia as it sees "no reasonable path to profitability" in the two countries.

Ford will exit all areas of business, including shuttering dealerships and stopping sales and imports of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, according to an email from Asia Pacific President Dave Schoch to all employees in the region. Product development carried out in Japan will be shifted elsewhere.

"Unfortunately, this also means that our team members based in Japan and Indonesia will no longer work for Ford Japan or Ford Indonesia following the closures," Schoch wrote. A Ford spokeswoman earlier confirmed that an email regarding the decision was sent to employees.

The automaker employs 292 workers in Japan, while it has a staff of 35 in Indonesia and 44 dealerships there, according to Shanghai-based Ford spokeswoman Karen Hampton.