Official: Jaguar to build Project 7

Jaguar’s SVO skunkworks is officially up and running, and as statements of intent go, the nutty Project 7 will do nicely for starters. How does a 0-100kph time of 3.9 seconds, an 299kph top speed, and a resounding 567bhp grab you? All wrapped up in a roadster body that worships at the altar of the mighty D-type? Project 7 is officially one of the fastest and most powerful Jaguars ever, but more than that, it suggests that Jag is deadly...

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Toyota announces price for new fuel cell car at $70K

  Tokyo Japanese auto giant Toyota will start selling its first fuel cell sedan this financial year, with a price tag of around USD 70,000, the company announced Wednesday. The vehicles will be rolled out by March and beyond the home market during the summer of 2015, it said, in a move that will see the environmentally friendly cars available in the United States and Europe. "Hydrogen is a particularly promising alternative fuel...

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Renault India to launch its Alto 800 rival by 2015

Renault India is planning to launch its own take for the entry-level hatchback segment and is codenamed XBA. Instead of using Datsun Go as a base, Renault will use the CMF-A platform which it announced along with Nissan last year. The CMF-A is a bit like the versatile Volkswagen MQB platform and allows various body style and power train combinations. The development work for CMF-A is being carried out in the Renault-Nissan plant near Chennai....

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Tata Nano Diesel

Tata Nano Diesel is one of the much awaited cars in the Indian auto market. It is anticipated that the car will be introduced in 2013 in the hatchback segment. As per latest updates, the Nano Diesel will have the smallest diesel power-train in the world, which will set another record in Nano’s history. Post launch, the car will be considered as the most fuel efficient diesel car in India. It is expected that the Tata Nano Diesel will...

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Maruti Suzuki Cervo

Maruti Suzuki Cervo, the much awaited compact hatchback will be launched in the festive season. The largest car manufacturer of India has decided to launch the Cervo during Diwali to grab maximum sales. A replacement of Maruti 800, the Cervo plans to overtake the most successful model Alto. After introducing the car in Japan, the company has already attained huge market response. Auto analysts believe that post launch Maruti Cervo will...

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD

The Volkswagen Tiguan is synonymous with power packed performance. Indeed, in its compact format it is a true performer with some of the best features rolled into one. While performance is one of the biggest advantages of the Volkswagen Tiguan, it is a pleasure to note that this SUV is well equipped to provide other vital aspects like comfort, luxury and safety. As it can be anticipated, the Tiguan has an extremely powerful turbo, four...

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio - Petrol Vs CNG

The Celerio hatchback from Indian carmaker Maruti Suzuki has been an instant hit for its manual as well as AMT technology. Celerio reportedly crossed the 35,000 sales mark within just about two months post launched in the Indian market. The car is avialable in manual as well Automated Manual transmission technology. The key factor that made it a grand success is the lucrative starting price tag of Rs. 4,36,677 (Ex-showroom Mumbai) for the...

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Maruti stock up 10% on plan to seek approval for Gujarat plant

MUMBAI: Shares of Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday surged nearly 10 per cent after the company decided to seek minority shareholders' approval for the controversial Gujarat plant, which its parent Suzuki Motor Corp had decided to take over from it. After a strong opening, shares of the car-maker further zoomed 9.37 per cent to Rs 1,899.90, its 52-week high on the BSE. On the NSE, the stock jumped 9.81 per cent to touch a one-year peak of Rs 1,909. The scrip was the best performer among the blue-chips on both the key indices Sensex and...

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