Archive for April, 2008
Posted on April 17th, 2008 by by admin
The above shot is not the official picture of the BMW’s 2009 7 series but does look like a very accurate redention of what we have seen so far in the spy pictures. The front takes its inspiration from the BMW CS concept and dual oversized BMW trademark kidney grille domiates the rather strage looking headlights.
Posted on April 17th, 2008 by by admin
Toyota is planning to launch a new Small Car. The Car codenamed 800L is being developed in Japan. It could be launched first in India.
The engine will be imported from Thailand but most other key parts will be manufactured locally. Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP), the component manufacturing arm in Bangalore, will export manual transmissions [...]
Posted on April 17th, 2008 by by admin
Have a look at this spy video of TATA Nano caught testing in the city. The car is a the basic version of the Nano sans Airconditioning or Power steering. The car is sprightly on its feet as the biker making this video is trying his best to catch up with the car.
Posted on April 16th, 2008 by by admin
Ever since Jurassic park came and the likes came into the scene, its hard to see any film or advertisement without CGI (computer generated imagery) or in words words special effects. There is something about the good old analog thingie that gets lost in the digital world. The Austin texas-based advertising firm GSD&M Idea city recognized this [...]
Posted on April 16th, 2008 by by admin
In reaction to Marutin Suzuki’s latest Swift Dzire, Ford India has reduced Ikon price by around Rs 36,000 to Rs 4.49 lakh through a limited edition offer. By this move, Ford India also hopes to compete with Renault Logan, and Tata Indigo CS.
Ford is only having one Variant of its Ikon model and this model [...]
Posted on April 15th, 2008 by by admin
Few days back we showed you the scoop pictures of the 2009 BMW 7 series. A few more details are forthcoming now. The next generation of the BMW flagship sedan will come with an all new 8-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes already has a 7 speed automatic gearbox and Lexus has a new 8-speed already on [...]
Posted on April 15th, 2008 by by admin
Navigation systems have become even easier, faster and more convenient to use with the introduction of “MyInfo”. This latest addition to the BMW Assist Safety Plan allows subscribers to send business locations and street addresses and their associated phone numbers found in Google Maps, an innovative online mapping service, from the comfort of their home [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by by admin
A mouthwatering list of Ferrari’s throughbreds is taking shape of for the mega auction which will take place in Fiorano, Ferrari’s test track in Maranello. The event is being organised by RM Auctions and is scheduled to happen on May 18th this year.
A lot of rare Ferrari models from the past will be up for auction. From [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by by admin
The Carbonyte engineers from Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR project have headed off to do things on their own and how! Carbonyte are an automotive composite technology specialist that developed the SLR’s chassis.
Carbonyte annoyed Ferrari when they built a streching version of the 360 Modena. Afterwards, they even stretched a Smart ForTwo which looked like a Pepsi [...]
Posted on April 14th, 2008 by by admin
Fiat is planning to develop a low cost car. The new model will be targeted at markets in South America, Russia, Indian and China.The vehicle could be marketed under the Fiat brand, or possibly under a different one altogether.
The company plans to reveal its low cost car somewhere in 2010. According to Fiat R&D Chief [...]