Posted on January 22nd, 2010 by by admin
Ford India was gracious enough to invite the electronic media to have a look at their latest poster child, the Figo. The review of the new Figo with detailed pics will be up on the site soon where we will cover the development of the car, how it drives and the commitment behind the Figo project. Keep coming to check out the detailed review soon!
P.S. Much appreciation for the wonderful hospitality and support that the entire Ford India team provided to us with.
Posted on January 8th, 2010 by by admin
2010 Toyota Prius Launched @ 26.55 Lakhs
Toyota Kirloskar Motor India have launched the 3rd generation Prius in the Indian market. The Prius comes in two variants which have been priced at Rs 26.55 Lakhs and Rs 27.86 Lakhs.
The latest Prius comes with a 1.8 litre engine with 100 ps of maximum power which when combined with the electronic motor delivers a total of 136 ps. The coefficient of drag is a low .25 cd while the engine comes with a electric water pump making it the only production engine that requires no accessory belts which improves performance and economy.
source: autoholiks
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Posted on January 7th, 2010 by by admin
Yes you read it right, 7 times world Moto GP champion is visiting the Yamaha stall on January 9th at the ongoing Auto Expo in New Delhi.
Yamaha reportedly will also unveil a limited edition Rossi Moto GP replica YZF R1 on the occasion which will come with all the numbers and figures from the champion’s bike. Not only this, the bike will be autographed by the champion himself on the fuel tank!
source: autoholiks
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by by admin
Chevrolet India has launched their new small car Beat in the Indian market today. The very talented small new Chevvy has been priced at a shocking Rs 3.34 Lakhs for the base model with power steering and A/C as standard.
The super value for money pricing means that the new Beat is almost Rs 60,000 cheaper than its 1.2 Litre competition. Even the top end ABS and Airbags version is cheaper than Rs 45,000 when compared to the likes of Maruti Ritz and Hyundai i10.
Other variants include the mid tier LS, the top end LT and the top end LT with option pack that comes with ABS and Airbags. The car will be available in showrooms today onwards and can be booked immediately
Keep coming for more information and our detailed coverage of the Auto Expo 2010.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by by admin
Michael Schumacher
Seven times Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher has announced his return to competitive Grand Prix racing by signing a three-year deal with Mercedes GP from next season.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by by admin
Audi A6
Audi has announced the launch of limited edition A6 as a part of its global centenary year celebrations in the Indian market.
The limited edition Audi A6 has been priced at a very competitive Rs 37 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom Mumbai) and will come with a 2.7 Litre V6 common rail direct injection turbo diesel engine. The car will be available accross Audi dealerships from January 1, 2010.
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Posted on December 21st, 2009 by by admin
Tata Nano Wins ICOTY
Tata’s little wonder has added yet another feather to its cap. The car has won the prestigious Indian car of the year award for the year running.
In its fifth year running, the awards modeled along the lines of the American, Japanese and European car of the year, the Indian Car Of The Year (ICOTY) award has been instituted by leading automotive publications in India in association with JK Tyes.
The awards are an expert and independent judgement of all the new cars and motorcycles launched during the calendar year in India. An 11 member jury consisting of automobile journalists from all the leading magazines in India get together to vote for the most impressive car and motorcycle on a number of set parameters which are similar to what are considered in the international awards.
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Posted on December 18th, 2009 by by admin
GM has announced today that it will close down SAAB after the sale of the Sweedish brand to Dutch niche car maker Spyker Cars NV could not be completed quickly anough.
“We regret that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars,” GM Europe President Nick Reilly said in a statement. “We will work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner.”
source: Autonews Europe
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Posted on December 18th, 2009 by by admin
Aston Martin Cygnet Concept
Remember our story on the Cygnet, the small car by Aston Martin based on the tiny Toyota iQ? Aston Martin have now completed work on the exterior and the interior styling of the car and in process has released fresh images of the finished car.
The styling is a bit iffy to put it bluntly. The typical Aston Martin grille at the front looks a little too big for the car’s size while scoops look a little out of place on the small bonnet. The rest of the car is pretty much Toyota iQ with small touches like scoops on the sides and reprofiled LED tail lights.
On the insides, almost every surface has been draped with expensive looking red and black leather. While still a concept, Aston Martin is hoping to put it into production by 2010 for European customers.
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Posted on December 14th, 2009 by by admin
Tata Sumo Grande MK II
Tata Motors have announced the launch of Sumo Grande MK II, an improved version of the original Sumo Grande with further refinements and quality improvements inside out.
The exteriors now feature chromed grille, side rub rails with chrome inserts and OVRM mounted side indicators to lend an upmarket look to the overall car. The interiors have been refreshed with new steering wheel which comes straight from the Indica Vista, new fabric upholstery, faux wood central console and two tone theme. Several ergonomic enhancements have also been made which includes smaller steering wheel with floating horns, grab handle on the ‘C’ pillar to make ingress and egress easier for the third row passengers and new inner door handles.
Mechanical changes to the Sumo Grande MK II include revised gear ratios for improved city performance, modified suspension which ensures a comfortable ride especially for the middle and third row occupants, optimized anti-roll bars to reduce body roll and lower NVH. The Grande MK II is still powered by the same 2.2 Litre DICOR engine with 120 ps of maximum power and 250 nm of maximum torque.
Other class leading features remain as it is which include lowest in its class turning radius at 5.25 meters, Dual HVAC with roof integrated louvers, electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, height adjustable drivers seat and a MP3/CD music system.
The Sumo Grande MK II comes in three variants - Top of the line GX, Ex and Lx with seating capacity between 7 to 9 seats depending on the seat configuration. With the upgrade Tata Motor have also introduced three new colors - Walnut Gold, Platinum Beige and Castle Grey.
Sumo Grande MK II has been priced between Rs 6.43 Lakhs for the base Lx going upto Rs 7.50 Lakhs for the top of the line Gx. It comes with a 2 years or 75,000 (whichever is earlier) warranty as standard while an additional 2 years warranty can be availed through the extended warranty option.
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