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Thursday, 31 July 2014

Fiat to launch the new Punto Evo on August 5

Fiat will launch the new Punto Evo for the Indian market on August 8. The car is the facelifted version of the Punto hatchback and gets cosmetic changes setting it apart from the outgoing car. The Punto Evo is updated on the lines of the Avventura concept that was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo. The fascia sports a revised grille and wrap-around headlamps with the front bumper modified to house the new fog lamps....

Toyota stays no. 1 in global vehicle sales

Toyota Motor Corp announced that its first-half group wide global sales rose 3.8%, meaning 5,097 million vehicles sold, setting a record for first-half sales and placing itself on top in the global auto industry, Volkswagen AG coming in second. Sales grew on the Japanese market, but also in all of Asia, U.S. and Europe. According to Toyota, the sales in Japan were strong due to a rise in the consumption tax that was to begin from April 1st....

Upcoming 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Design Photos Leaked Showing Significant Changes

Porsche is introducing a new look to what is essentially its best street-legal race car yet, the 911 GT3 RS, and while the world has already grabbed a glimpse of the 2015 model in action on the German  Nürburgring track new photos of the car have been leaked showing some radical exterior changes. The front end of the 2015 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (top) compared to the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.  Top image:...

Future Cars: Audi Sharpens its Scalpel for New Q7 SUV

When the name Audi is mentioned, usually images of the carmaker’s legendary Quattro and RS models come to mind. Rarely will a fleeting thought go towards envisioning any SUV variant; however, for some, a large luxury SUV will tick all the appropriate boxes. This is where the Q7 Sports Utility Vehicle sits amongst the Ingolstadt-based firm’s lineup. Launched in 2005, it has been fairly successful for Audi, even withstanding criticism for...

Comparison Maruti Swift Vs Volkswagen Polo : Compare Price & Technical Specifications

Hatchback segment is getting popular among Indian car buyers and Maruti Suzuki Swift  is considerd as king of the hatchback segment, while Volkswagen Polo is gradually getting famous among the Hatchback lovers. Volkswagen has just launched the updated version of Polo called - 2014 Polo in India. Below is the quick comparison between these two cars. Volkswagen Polo and Maruti Swift - both these hatchbacks have got stylish looks...

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz to Debut in September; Bookings, Price Details

Maruti Suzuki Concept car Ciaz is displayed during the Indian Auto Expo in Greater Noida, New Delhi February 5, 2014Reuters Maruti Suzuki's next big offering in India Ciaz sedan will reportedly make its debut in September this year, claims a new report. Maruti Ciaz, a much awaited and desired car in the domestic market has been spied testing extensively in the country many times. Now a new report of Zigwheels, which believed to have gotten...

Maruti Suzuki to launch mid-sized sedan Ciaz, LCV, compact SUV in 1 yr

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up for a launch programme for a slew of products, including mid sized sedan Ciaz and an LCV along with compact SUV, in the next 12 months to strengthen its hold in the domestic market. "We are poised for entering into a strong product launch cycle, including Ciaz and an LCV (light commercial vehicle) and refreshes of existing models in the next 12 months from now," Maruti Suzuki India Vice-President...

Price of Maruti Suzuki Celerio in India: City wise Variant wise Price of Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti has launched its much awaited hatchback Maruti Celerio in Delhi Auto Expo 2014. Celerio is based on the Suzuki Astar concept production version and  retains the aggressive design. Maruti has launched its much awaited hatchback Maruti Celerio in Delhi Auto Expo 2014. Celerio is based on the Suzuki Astar concept production version and  retains the aggressive design. The Maruti Celerio isn’t a tall car by design but...

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda India ready for sales in Bhutan

Models from Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota will all make a bee line to Bhutan. The Department of Trade has officially lifted vehicle import ban which came into place in July 2012. At the time, dealerships were hopeful despite government imposing additional 20% green tax on vehicles above 1,800 cc and 5% tax on vehicles below 1,800cc. Announcements at the time didn’t benefit car importers in any manner as policy’s were...

Best Sedan Cars in India: Top 10 Sedan Cars under 10 Lakhs

Getting confused in selecting the right sedan car for you? We present you the list of Best 10 Indian Sedan Cars under 10 Lakhs. Get detailed information on popular sedans and pick the best one you want to own from the list. Honda City: Honda's bestseller's sales slowed a bit of drop due to the dramatic petrol price hikes, but it still retains the top spot in the entry-level petrol sedan segment. The recent price cuts and low interest...

Comparison Swift DZire Vs Hyundai Xcent: Compare Price & Technical Specification

Compact Sedan segmentis growing rapidly in the Indian Market. Maruti has launched Swift Dzire in 2008 and considered as a king of the compact sedan segment, while Hyundai has been missing from this segment for quite some time. The Xcent was launched in March 2014 to replace the second generation Accent, which was a popular flagship of Hyudai in India and compete with the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire. Below is the quick comparison...

New Hyundai i20 Launching in Second Week of August?

n an earlier report, we brought you the spy shots of the all-new Hyundai i20 that is expected to hit our shores in the second week of August. Though rumours claimed that the new i20 would make its global debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October, our sources reveal that the company might introduce the product in India before that. Hyundai India is planning to organise an event on August 11, 2014, which, we think, will mark the launch...

Hyundai recalls 883,000 Sonata motorcars

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling its popular Sonata midsize sedan to fix problems with the gear shift levers. The recall covers 883,000 cars from the 2011 through 2014 model years. The Korean automaker says the automatic transmission shift cable can separate from the shift lever. If that happens, the lever may not show the correct gear, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, if the driver stops the car and puts the transmission in "park,"...

2015 Tata Kite Spied On The Road

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio has 57,800 bookings. The car may have been launched in February at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, but the booking fever hasn’t piped down and nor has the waiting period. Tata Motors has seen the potential of the segment and has started in-depth development of the Tata KITE. A hatchback that will slide in just above the Nano and try to compete with the Celerio among other cars. We received spy shots of the KITE earlier...

Maruti Likely To Roll Out Celerio Diesel By Early 2015

After the launch of Celerio petrol AMT in India, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) had launched CNG variant of the hatchback in domestic market a few months ago. The car manufacturer is now planning to roll out diesel powered Celerio. As per media reports, MSI is likely to come up with Celerio diesel by early next year and the vehicle is currently being tested across the country. As for the pricing is concerned we expect the hatchback to be priced between Rs 4.75 lakh and Rs 5.75 lakh. If we believe media reports, the car will not be powered with...

Upcoming 2014 Mahindra Scorpio interiors spied

Delhi: Mahindra has been constantly testing their upcoming Scorpio facelift; the SUV that brought Mahindra into mainstream premium vehicle manufacturing is about get a fresh lease of life. Launched almost a decade ago; the new Scorpio will be the first major overhaul of the SUV inside-out. Major changes in the 2014 Scorpio What can be carved out from the heavily camouflaged test mules is that the overall proportionals will be same....

Report – Mahindra sells 100,000 units of XUV500 in 33 months

Since its launch on September 29, 2011, Mahindra has sold over 100,000 units of the XUV500, the company’s Chief Executive Officer for automotive division, Mr. Pravin Shah, told a newspaper. The 100,000th unit of the XUV500 was sold on Tuesday, about 33 months after the start of sales. The XUV500 achieved the 100,000 sales milestone in 33 months. The CEO said that this is the fastest sales for an SUV in the INR 10 – 20 lakhs segment. Previously,...

Mahindra's 112th Great Escape episode: Mud Splash in Lonavala

Spending a Saturday working especially when it’s raining outside is not a great idea. Unlike a normal Saturday which starts at 10:30AM, this one on 26th July started at 5AM. After stepping out of my house in Mumbai and with some amount of sleep still left in my eyes, I barely made it to the cab waiting to take me to Lonavala, a popular hill station located at a distance of close to 100kms away from Mumbai. Mahindra Great Escape 3 Rain ...

Tata Motors JLR to launch Jaguar XE luxury sedan on Sept 8 in London

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover will hold the global premiere of the new Jaguar XE luxury sedan in London on September 8 with which it is looking to bring new levels of aluminium-intensive lightweight construction expertise to the segment. The Jaguar XE will use a new grade of high strength aluminium called 'RC 5754', which has been developed specifically for the XE, the company said in a statement. This new alloy features a high level...

Tata Motors betting big on Zest, Bolt; Spends Rs 50 crore on dealerships

After losing its market share to other car manufacturers over the last few years, Tata Motors is all set to make a comeback with its soon to be launched Zest sedan and the Bolt hatchback. The company has  planned many activities for these vehicles and its consumers and is also in the process of changing the brands perception of poor quality to upmarket. In order to achieve this image, Tata Motors will provide six years warranty – three...

Maruti Suzuki Gearing up for More Fuel Efficient Petrol Celerio: Report

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest car marker has been a phenomenal success in the small car segment in the domestic market so far. The company's latest offering Celerio's story is no different. Maruti Celerio has been etching success stories since its debut into the Indian auto market. Celerio, which made its India entry with petrol engine, later on also invaded the market with CNG option. Now the auto world is waiting to steer the wheels...

Maruti Suzuki likely to post healthy earnings growth for June quarter

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest passenger car manufacturer is likely to post healthy earnings growth for June quarter as consumers preference shifted towards to buy more petrol variants of the passenger cars.This has helped company to post robust volume growth of 12%YoY in June quarter. Although growth in key financial parameters like revenue and profit would be moderate as average discount level continues to remain elevated.The net profit...

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sedan to be launched in September

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz will replace the SX4 and will come with petrol and diesel engines. ...