Archive for November, 2008

Fiat Linea To Get A Twin-Cam 1.4 Litre Engine

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by by admin

As the launch nears, we have more details about the Fiat Linea that is coming our way. One of the most anticipated car launch of the year and one of the most important as far as Fiat India is concerned, the Linea will come with a 1.4 Litre 16 Valve twin-cam 95 bhp petrol engine. [...]

Terrorist Attacks In Mumbai

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by by admin

Our heartfelt condolences for those who have died and their families in what is one of the most horrific terrorist attack India has seen. We salute our brave police officers  who have paid the ultimate price, their lives,  for us to be safe.
Please pray for the departed souls.
Its a sad sad day…  A day which will live forever in Infamy.

Suzuki Launches Hayabusa And Intruder In India

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by by admin

 
Japanese 2-wheeler giant, Suzuki has launched Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R in the Indian market. The Hayabusa is the veritable bed room poster bike for the Indian youth while Intruder M1800R is a big american muscle cruiser. The bikes have been priced identically at Rs. 12.5 Lakhs Ex-Showroom Delhi. The moves comes after Yamaha and Ducati have already [...]

Mahindra Xylo Teaser Microsite Up!

Posted on November 27th, 2008 by by admin

 

Previously known to us as the Ingenio, the recently renamed Mahindra Xylo will hit the Indian roads in December. The company has already put the teaser microsite up which gives you finer details and a sneek peek on the next big launch from Mahindra stable.
The company it seems has left no stone unturned to get the [...]

Porsche Wont Take The VW Majority This Year

Posted on November 26th, 2008 by by admin

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The current economic recession is taking its toll everywhere and everyone’s cautious. The recent one to take the bite is Porsche. The company had earlier intended to raise its voting stake in Volkswagen to over 50% in 2008 itself, which will not happen now.
Porsche said today that it will not pay “ridiculous” prices [...]

SPIED: JAGUAR XF-R IN THE WILD

Posted on November 26th, 2008 by by admin

 
Jaguar’s new XF series continues to be spotted everywhere except at the Auto Shows. One of the most powerful and awaited Jaguar of recent times, the XF-R, in red, has been spied again and this time without much camouflage meaning the unveiling is not too far away.
The jazzed up power machine comes with air vents [...]

Honda To Hike Prices By Rs. 10000 to Rs. 1.5 Lakh

Posted on November 25th, 2008 by by admin

 
Honda is all set to hike prices accross the range by Rs. 10,000 to a whopping Rs. 1.5 Lakhs due to increased production costs as a result of depriciating rupee and  expensive raw materials.
“Many of the parts are imported and the rupee’s depreciation has made them expensive . Thus, we will be revising car prices [...]

Hyundai Planning To Develop An In-House 8-Speed Automatic Gearbox!

Posted on November 25th, 2008 by by admin

 
Hyundai has announced plans to develop its own advanced 8-Speed automatic gearbox, a move if successful which would put it right in the league of the German giants. Mercedes and BMW are already working on 8-Speed gearboxes while Lexus already has one in its portfolio.
The 8-Speed automatic gearbox will be as fuel efficient as they come and [...]

Porsche Cayenne Diesel Coming To Europe In February 2009

Posted on November 25th, 2008 by by admin

 
While we all knew Porsche were to launch Cayenne diesel somewhere in 2009, its coming sooner than you expected. Porsche has announced that they will launch the diesel Cayenne in Europe as soon as February, 2009.
The german maker of sports cars said that the decision was taken in wake of changed regulations in the European markets, [...]

GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR: VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI IS THE GREENEST OF EM’ ALL

Posted on November 24th, 2008 by by admin

 
Volkswagen’s humble Jetta saloon as won the Green Car Journal’s, Green Car of the year 2009. The turbo-diesel powered Jetta which was recently in news for a Guiness World Record for registering lowest fuel consumtion of 58.2 mpg while travelling through 48 continuous US States.
Jetta fended some strong competition like BMW 335D, Ford Fusion Hybrid, [...]

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