Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo has undergone surgery in his right hand following an accident whilst training near his home in Barcelona on Thursday, 11th of February.

The 22-year-old was riding his motocross bike at the practice course near Montmeló during a routine training session as part of his pre-season preparation. He fell in a slow corner, doing approximately 30km/h, and hurt his right hand as he landed.

He was taken immediately to the Capio Hospital General de Catalunya and found to have a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal and a displaced thumb. Dr. Augusto J. Casanovas made an open reduction and osteosynthesis with a small titanium plate. Lorenzo will require hand protection for four to six weeks.

The Spaniard is leaving the hospital this morning and will return to his home in Barcelona to recuperate. He will not participate in the next Sepang test but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the final pre-season test at Qatar in March.

Relio Quick Auto Mall 2010 in association with Times of India, is all set to begin in Chandigarh tomorrow (12th of February), at the Parade Ground and would be on till the 14th of February.

According to its organizers, Auto Mall is India’s largest multi-city automobile exhibition and a one stop-shop for all auto related requirements.

Auto Mall 2010 will feature luxury cars and superbikes, apart from stalls of various automobile manufacturers, auto component and accessories manufacturers.

Auto Mall Chandigarh will also feature bike stunts, 4×4 dirt track and a bike competition.

Auto Mall 2010: Chandigarh
Venue: Parade Ground
Dates: 12th, 13th and 14th February 2010

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Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is planning to launch motorcycles in the premium segment (super bikes and cruisers) in India and is currently in talks with British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph and Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Moto Guzzi.

The two wheeler arm of M&M, Mahindra Two Wheelers is also planning to introduce 110-125cc motorcycles, followed by motorcycles in the premium segment.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Anoop Mathur, President, Two Wheeler Sector, M&M said, “The mass motorcycle is being developed `ground up‘ by M&M together with Italy based Engines Engineering and Taiwan’s Sanyang Industry Co Ltd (SYM). The premium bike will be a collaborative effort as the branding and image associated with it, is important.”

Mahindra Two Wheelers currently has three scooters in its portfolio (Duro, Rodeo and Flyte) and had started selling them in September last year and since then has managed to sell 7000 scooters on average every month with January raking in 10,000 units.

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