The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a four-door variant of the Bentley Continental GT coupé. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur was introduced in 2005.
The Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a 5,998 cubic centimetres (366.0 cu in) (6.0 litre) twin-turbocharged W12 engine. It produces a DIN-rated motive power output of 560 metric horsepower (412 kW; 552 bhp) at 6,100 rpm, and torque of 650 newton metres (479 ft·lbf) at 1,600-6,100 rpm. Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive is standard. It will complete the standard sprint of 0–100 kilometres per hour (0–62.1 mph) in 5.2 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 312 kilometres per hour (194 mph).[1]
Some of the Bentley's technical and powertrain components are related to those on the Volkswagen Phaeton, Audi A8 and S8. The car was designed by the same team who produced the Continental GT and Continental GTC.

Manufacturer Bentley Motors
Production 2005–present
Assembly Bentley Crewe, England
Transparent Factory, Dresden, Germany (until 2006)
Class Full-size luxury car
Body style(s) 4-door saloon
Layout Longitudinal front-engine,
Torsen permanent four-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen Group D1
Engine(s) 6.0 L W12 twin-turbo
Transmission(s) 6-speed ZF 6HP26A tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase 3,065 mm (120.7 in)
Length 5,290 mm (208.3 in)
Width 2006-08: 2,118 mm (83.4 in)
2009-: 77.8 in (1976 mm)
Height 1,475 mm (58.1 in) & Speed: 57.7 in (1466 mm)
Kerb weight 2,572 kg (5,670 lb)
Related Bentley Continental GT
Bentley Continental GTC

Toyota Etios Coming in 1st December 2010

Toyota Etios
Expected in 1st December 2010
Estimated price: Rs 4.5-7lakh
Introduction
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., showcased the Etios which turned out to be a headturner at the Auto Expo held in New Delhi in January 2010. While the car was not a production model, people at the Expo got a fairly clear picture of what the car would look like once it arrived by the year end and also about what they could expect on it. Toyota displayed both, the hatch and the sedan models, at the Auto Expo.

With the introduction of the Etios Toyota will enter the under 7 lakh, mass volume segment. Toyota Kirloskar aims to sell 70000 units of the Etios in India per annum and it will also expand its dealership network to 150 by the end of 2010 from its existing 97 dealers, at the time of the Auto Expo in January 2010.

Design
The Etios was originally called the EFC, or the Entry Family Car. Etios means Spirit and Principle which Toyota intends to give to its customers in India. More than 2000 engineers in India and Japan have worked in close collaboration for four years to ensure the perfect blend of local design sensibilities and unmatched global quality standards are integrated into the Etios.

The chief engineer of Product Planning at Toyota Mr. Yoshinori Noritake said, "In the process of development of Etios, I have visited many Indian cities and homes to understand the market and interact with customers. The Etios concept will cater to the basic needs of this market - highest standards of quality at competitive prices.

Toyota's new compact cars have been designed to offer innovative styling, roomy interiors, superior ride comfort and best in class mileage at competitive prices. The design concept of 'Bold Simplicity' represents the pursuit of the perfect combination of functionality and affordable luxury.

The Etios incorporates advanced technology and superior quality features that have been developed by Toyota, specifically for India, by leveraging the world class innovation that Toyota is globally renowned for.

Mechanicals
The production version of Etios will resemble the concept model. Toyota Etios has been developed on a new platform and has a completely new engine which is not present in any Toyota car so far. The sedan which will be the first version to be launched in the country will offer a 1.5l DOHC petrol engine and the hatch which will be launched in 2011 will offer a 1.2l DOHC petrol engine and will come with lower excise duties. Both, the models, the sedan and the hatch, will sport new engines which have been specially designed for Indian conditions, where high mileage was an important factor in the designing of the engine. Hopefully, there will also be a diesel car as a diesel version of the car would make a lot of sense for several buyers especially here in India. Also, considering it would come from the Toyota stables, most buyers would be only too happy to put down the extra thousands for a diesel engine by Toyota, humming under their hoods. The fact that Toyota has recently launched the Toyota Corolla Diesel, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to think that Toyota would launch the Etios only with petrol engines.

Competition
Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Swift Dzire will be the main competition for the Toyota Etios.

In addition to the sales in India, the car, which is Toyota's biggest project, the car will roll out of the Bangalore plant and will also be offered for sale in China, Russia and South America. The company already has Toyota Corolla, Toyota Innova, Toyota Camry and Toyota Innova along with newly launched SUV, Toyota Fortuner, in its portfolio.

Specs (Speculated)
Engines:
Displacement: 1.2-litre (for hatchback) and 1.5-litre gasoline (for sedan) engine

Engine: 1496cm3 (cc), DOHC, Gasoline
Transmission: 5 speed Manual
Max. Power: 90 PS@ 5600 rpm
Max. Torque: 132 Nm@ 3000 rpm
Overall Dimension (L x W x H): 4265 mm x 1695 mm x 1510 mm

Fiat 500 and India, How well does it match ?

FIAT announced its plans earlier this year to release the iconic “FIAT 500″ along with Bravo, Punto and Linea. But how well will this car perform in the Indian Market ? The small car is not that small on price. But yesteryear stats can be wrong, infact looking at stats of the newly launched model like Skoda Fabia, there is a good market for high-end small hatches. And above all Fiat seems to have a good hope with the new new line of economy & high-end cars and better service backed up by the TATA.

But The 500 when launched might already have competetion in the market with international players like Volkswagen and Mini Cooper.

Erasing its name as one of the “cheap” car (..padmini..) maker, FIAT is all set to roll this baby with a 11-13 lakh Price tag. The car, all in all is a compact, superb and sexy package to own. Its incredibly cute and real fun to drive. Though indians might not like its practicality with 2 doors, but if you can spend that much, who cares anyway ? The coolest looking part of this cutie is the retro dashboard and odo/temp screen, which in fact can also show you your text messages !


Specification
Engines & Performance
Top speed: 159kmph
Acceleration 0-100mph : 12secs
Max power (bhp) :69
Power (@rpm) :5500
Torque (@rpm) : 3000
Torque (Nm) : 102

Power Unit
Engine capacity (cc) : 1242
Bore and stroke (mm) : 70.8 X 78.9
Compression ratio : 11.1:1
No. of cylinders : 4
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Fuel type : Petrol
Gearbox : Manual
Number of gears : 5

Mechanical
Front brakes : Disc
Rear brakes : Drum
Front tyres : 185/55 R 15
Rear tyres : 185/55 R 15
Wheel type : 15″ alloy
Front suspension : Independent McPherson
Rear suspension : Torsion beam
Fuel tank capacity : 35L
Steering : Dualdrive™ electronic powersteering
Turning circle (m) : 9.2

It looks terrific. The problem is trying to remain objective when you see the Fiat for the first time, because you just fall in love with it. How do we define the thrill of driving? On one, obvious level it’s about controlling something powerful, responsive, balanced, communicative, getting the best from it and feeling it get the best from you. The warmth you feel from seeing and touching a car, the smile you get from familiarity reinterpreted, the appreciation of the love that has gone into a special car’s creation. That’s the Fiat 500 thrill; see it in the metal and a little chemical frisson fires through your blood

Bugatti Veyron launched in India

Volkswagen Group company Bugatti Automobiles launched its super premium sports car 'Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport' in New Delhi.

With a price tag of Rs16 crore, the Veyron is the most expensive model available in India. The other high-end models being marketed in the country - Rolls Royce Phantom and the Maybach - are priced around Rs5 crore.

Bugatti Automobiles has appointed Exclusive Motors as the company's dealer in India. Exclusive Motors is also the Indian dealer for the Bentley and Lamborghini.

The Bugatti Veyron can reach a top speed of 407 km per hour with an acceleration of 0-100 km per hour in 2.7 seconds, making it the fastest car on production that is allowed to drive on normal roads worldwide, the company claims.

THE FERRARI ENZO

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12 cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2002 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, and Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite disc brakes. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 775 kg (1,709 lb) is reached at 355.6 km/h (221 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

The Enzo's V12 engine is the first of a new generation for Ferrari. It is based on the architecture of the V8 found in sister-company Maserati's Quattroporte, using the same basic architecture and 104 mm (4.1 in) bore spacing. This design will replace the former architectures seen in V12 and V8 engines used in most other contemporary Ferraris. The 2005 F430 is the second Ferrari to get a version of this new powerplant.

THE FERRARI ENZO

he Porsche Panamera (Type number 970) is a four-door, four-seat luxury sedan with a coupe profile and a rear hatch.[3][4][5] [6] It is front-engined with rear-wheel drive, with a four-wheel drive version also available.
The Porsche Panamera production model was unveiled at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in Shanghai, China on April 2009.[7]
In September 2010, Porsche announced that it had produced over 25000 Panameras in just one year of the car's arrival in the market, ahead of its initially-projected 20000-vehicle figure. Over 22518 have already been delivered to customers around the world, with the most popular market being the United States and the most popular vehicle in the range being the Panamera 4S.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Expected launch date : Oct-2010
Estimated Price : N/A
Hyundai Santa Fe Launch Date
It is expected that Hyundai will launch Hyundai Santa Fe in the month of October 2010 in the Indian auto market.
Hyundai Santa Fe Price
It is expected that Hyundai Santa Fe price would be priced in the range of Rs. 21 to 23 lacs.
Overall
The Korean automaker Hyundai will come back in the Indian market with the launch of its highly popular SUV, Hyundai Santa Fe. The company has plans to launch its globally popular SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model, Hyundai Santa Fe for the Indian market in the month of October this year. Hyundai Santa Fe will be launched in SUV segment with a price band of Rs 21 to 23 lacs. The major competitors for this new car in Indian markets will be Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari, Maruti Grand Vitara and Mahindra Bolero.

Skoda Fabia Diesel 1.2L
Expected launch date : Oct-2010
Estimated Price : Rs 5,02,037 to Rs 7,84,202 (approx)
Skoda Fabia Updates
Skoda is all set to add glitter to gold with the ongoing festival season. The auto firm is going to launch facelift variants of its Skoda Fabia in India. The fabulous car has got new touch at the front by adding a wider headlamp with 3D design, broad front grille and bolder fog lamps. Apart from the facial alteration, the new Skoda Fabia will get a new 1.2 litre 75 PS petrol engine and a diesel sibling producing 75 PS via common rail diesel powertrain that currently powers Volkswagen Polo.


Tata Aria
Expected launch date : Oct-2010
Estimated Price : N/A
Tata Aria Launch Date
The company has announced that they will launch Tata Aria in the Indian auto market on 11th October 2010.

Tata Aria Price
The compny official indicates that Tata Aria price will fall in the range of Rs 10 to 12 lacs.

Overall
India's leading auto brand Tata Motors is now ready to project an all new versatile utlity car named Tata Aria in Indian auto market under the MUV segment on 11th October 2010, it has been assembled with all stylish features that any SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) is expected to carry. The new Tata Aria is an eight seater premium MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) build on roadster concept that Tata Motors exhibited at Geneva Motor Show in the year 2000. Tata Aria captures all possible attributes in every aspect that transform it as one of the most comfortable, capacious & cool designed car around and has got the potential to become a stiff competition for other SUVs & MUVs including Ford Endeavour, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Innova, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva, Toyota Fortuner and upcoming Skota Yeti. Company officials didn't announce its price yet, Tata Aria is expected to cost between Rs. 10 lac to 12 lacs.

Upcoming Car Launches in India

Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Expected launch date : Nov-2010
Estimated Price : N/A
Mercedes Benz R Class Launch Date
The Mercedes Benz R Class crossover (MPV) is reported to be launched in November this year in India.
Mercedes Benz R Class Price
It is expected that Mercedes Benz R Class price will fall in the range of Rs 60 to 65 lacs.
Overview
The number one luxury car maker in India, Mercedes Benz has launched several variants of its new and existing models in the last few months that include SLS AMG, a first of its kind super exciting car, in India. The obvious reason behind this exercise is that the company now wants to regain its leading position in the industry; in view to achieve this, the German car maker is expected to launch Mercedes Benz R Class in India by this November. This will be the first crossover body type vehicle from Mercedes Benz in India.

Maruti Suzuki Concept r3

Maruti Suzuki launched its multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) called Maruti R3 at the 10th Auto Expo in New Delhi on 05th January, 2010. This latest launch Maruti Concept rIII or R3 is a next generation compact Multi purpose vehicle that is designed by a team of Indian young automobile engineers.
Review of Maruti Concept R3
Call it a van or a car, it is the latest launch from India's most loved automaker. Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its latest MPV model – Maruti Suzuki Concept R3 at the ongoing Auto Expo 2010. It is the first Compact Multi-Purpose vehicle concept from the automaker. This latest launch has a 1.2 liter petrol engine. This new family car is expected to be priced around Rs. 3.5 lakhs to 4 lakhs.

A Look at Maruti Suzuki Concept R3
This latest launch - Maruti Suzuki Concept R3 looks more like a van than a car. Concept rIII has the aggressive design philosophy of some of the bestsellers like A Start, SX4, Ritz and Maruti Swift. The look and features of this model is similar to the Maruti Suzuki Versa – the so called family car-cum-van that failed in wooing buyers. The 6-seater Concept MPV is an all-new compact vehicle completely different from any of the existing cars from the Maruti Suzuki family and hitherto unseen at any auto international show.
Maruti Suzuki Concept R3 is conceptualized, designed and built by a team of experienced and talented Indian designers. This cars has been built in a short time span of merely nine months.

2011 Mazda2

The 2011 Mazda2 is the Zoom-Zoom feeling in its purest state, a concentration of strong sensations at an exceptional price. Stylish, inspired and fun to drive, the 2011 Mazda2 5-door Hatchback will revolutionize the sub-compact category, by bringing to it an unprecedented combination of performance, athleticism and dynamism

UPCOMING Hyundai i30 2WD Expected: February-2011

Hyundai Motors India Private Limited has tasted success in the hatchback car segment in India with models like Hyundai Santro, i10 and i20. It is all set to repeat the success story with its newest addition to the new i-series with the model called the Hyundai i30.

The i30 is all set to get a warm market response and Hyundai has already executed a well placed strategy to deal with the demand for the car. It has strengthened its dealer network and has geared up its production capacity. Hyundai intends to bring i30 in the Indian car market by end of 2011, after bringing the diesel variant of i10 for the Indian customers.

The main draw for the i30 model will be that it will be available in both petrol and diesel engine variants in a stylish design and with superb performance.

The interior of the Hyundai i30 is extremely spacious and the car provides an extremely comfortable ride. Features like seatbelt reminder, fog lights accompanied by safety features like Air bags, Electronic stability Program, Anti- Lock braking system and Electronic Brake force Distribution, Traction control will make it the preferred choice for many.

The price of the car is expected to range between 9 to 12 lakh that may be well justified by the range of features and the quality performance as promised by the car.

Upcoming Cars

The list of upcoming cars in India is presented below. These upcoming cars are pretended to be available for sale for the general public in the near future. To keep the track of all upcoming cars in India, we are in touch with top officials of major car manufacturers. Some upcoming cars launch date may change as decided by the company. We make sure that we will provide the latest information so that you can keep a close track of all upcoming cars in India.! These upcoming cars in India can help anyone to get an idea about the Indian auto market and you can get latest information of all upcoming cars in India on http://cabservicewithme.blogspot.com/


Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
Expected launch date : Sep-2010
Estimated Price : N/A
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Launch Date
It is expected that Mitsubishi Motors will launch Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in the month of July 2010 in the Indian auto market.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Price
It is expected that Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X price will be fall in the range of Rs. 21 to 24 lacs.
Overall
After the huge success of Mitsubishi Outlander in premium SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, Japanese auto manufacturer, Mitsubishi Motors has plans to launch its luxury sedan Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in Indian auto market. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is a luxurious sedan model that is expected to be launched in Indian market in the month of July 2010. Mitsubishi Motors will launch this car in India as a joint venture with Hindustan Motors.

UP COMING Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen unveils its first small compact cross over Tiguan SUV which might roll on road by end of this year. Small is always trendy and small SUV is the ever growing segment in India. For the first time to increase its market share Volkswagen is ready to take a plunge in this segment.


Volkswagen Tiguan


The launch of Volkswagen Tiguan will surely question the sustainability of other rival's upcoming model in the same segment. Tiguan is likely to be modified version of Passat with maximized internal space and clearly marked dimensions. New Volkswagen Tiguan is designed with the concept of power with luxury same like the concept of Audi A5.

Tiguan will be equipped with capacity of 2.0 ltrs, four cylinder engine which produces maximum power of 200hp at torque of 207hp and 6 speed transmission. Again Volkswagen Tiguan is fuel efficient and reduces emission. It is designed with split folding seat, foot space is quite spacious and gives more comfort to the passenger. The rear split seat can be folded flat to increase the cargo section. It has got enough headroom for the riders with standard climate control. Tiguan SUV is designed with fewer button navigation system which is easier to operate.

New Volkswagen Tiguan is designed with some highly innovative safety technologies like ABS, anti skid system, traction control, front – rear – side airbags. Force limiter belts are fixed in both front and rear seats. Tiguan is also equipped with isofix for child safety and front seat is designed with head restraints and other techniques which will provide extensive protection from cervical en injuries if in case meets an accident. Now you can enjoy a speedy drive listening your favorite music with Tiguan SUV's 30gb hard disk which enables you to store enough audio files. Keep well informed about this new sport machine on road and also info on other launches from Volkswagen in coming months.

Maruti Swift vs Nissan Micra

Nissan kinda tested our patience before rolling out the Micra. But they didn’t disappoint. A competitively priced and versatile Micra has been rolled out into an overcrowded B-segment. Although there are more than five hatchbacks that the Micra faces tough competition from, the most challenging contender is none other than the emperor in the segment, the Maruti Swift.

Swift has been here for a while, without receiving considerable facelifts. We all agree Swift is a supercool cart, however, like most cars in the car world, after a while some of its freshness is lost. At this juncture, Micra storms in with very retro, bubbly-cute looks, great quality and fit-finish, very well-appointed interiors and a handful of unique features such as self-folding mirrors, key-less entry, push start/stop button on the top-end version and airbags even on the base variant.

The most alluring feature of the Micra is its incredible interior space. Micra, which is 20mm longer than Swift, offers better legroom, shoulder room and boot space. The twin-bubble dashboard of the Micra benefits from micro grain technology, which reduces the plasticky feeling. However, the Swift’s dashboard is commendable and better than Micra, although it is just a hue of black on the inside.
Under the bonnet, The Micra is powered by an 1198cc three-cylinder motor that develops a maximum power of 75bhp at a whooping 6,000 rpm. Three-cylinder engines are infamous for idle vibration but Nissan has come up with a unique technology (oval rotation of the crank pulley) which has considerably cut down idling vibration. Moreover, the Indian version has been tweaked for optimum fuel efficiency and lesser emissions. The Swift on the other hand has a four-cylinder 1.2-litre K Series unit that is refined, torquier and more powerful than the Micra. Micra accelerates from standstill to 100kph in just under 15 seconds and onto a top speed of 160 kph. Meanwhile, the Swift’s acceleration is more swift and 0-100 is just 13.5 seconds. Top speed is better too, at 165 kph.

When it comes to ride and handling, Micra outshines the Swift, thanks to its 60 mm longer wheelbase, wheel-at-each-corner chuckability and good aerodynamics realised by the uniquely shaped cabin with a slightly raised roof end. The compact suspension built for the V-platform absorbs plenty of punishment handed out by our roads although there is some amount of body roll. Yet, when compared to Micra, Swift has more engine refinement and it’s more happy to cruise at top speeds in highways with minimum NVH levels. Again, Micra emerges as a champion in the city as third gear offers a wide enough power band. However, Micra’s gear shifting is slightly rough when it’s much slicker on Swift. Braking on both cars is good, but it’s the Swift that tends to brake with more confidence.

In short, the Swift has better dynamics, a better engine and is more refined. Moreover, for dependability and after-sales support, no one can touch any car from Maruti stable. But it’s the Micra that appears to find the sweet-spot with its brilliant ride quality, unique features and interior space. Micra is more efficient too, 14.05 kpl as against 13.05 kpl for the Swift, overall.

SUVs – New, Hot and Happening

Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are designed for both on-road and off-road drives. They are usually available with a third row seating option that can accommodate two additional passengers. They come with a huge trunk that can carry a lot of luggage and other travel accessories. This makes it very convenient for outdoor trips and family outings. They are suitable to explore remote places and forest area. SUVs are large in size, come with high ground clearance and upright body. Automobile industry has grown dramatically in the past decade and is poised to take India to a position of the being the next car hub of the world. Hummer, Ford, BMW, Nissan all have their SUVs lined up for Indian roads. And these are again just a few brand names in the market.


The craze for SUVs is increasing in India. Stand on any rooftop in an Indian Metro and you will surely spot a good number of SUVs zipping through the roads. The growth of the SUV segment being a lifestyle product is becoming a choice for the burgeoning upper middle class. SUV buyers in India are potentially between the age group of 35–55 years. SUV customers are generally well-travelled and aware of car brands from around the world. The cars are priced between 13 and 23 Lakh.


The Indian SUVs are divided in to three categories: Mid-size, premium and luxury.


Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUVs are the most popular compare to other type. Spacious cargo area and exceptional towing capacity sets it apart. Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio fall in to this category.
The premium SUV segment
Cost ranges from 12 Lakh to 20 Lakh. More popular compare to other type as it is convenient and come with good engine. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Ford Endeavour,
Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan X-TRAIL and Chevrolet Captiva are premium SUVs.


Luxury SUV
Luxury SUVs are expensive but provide equal comforts as Sedans. Audi Q7, BMW X3 & X5, Volvo XC90, Volkswagen Touareg, Mitsubishi Montero, Toyota Land cruiser Prado, Mercedes-Benz M-class and Porsche Cayenne are luxury SUVs.


Very few SUV models were available in India 3 years back which is half in number compared to present scenario. Below is the list of models which were available in 2005: Maruti Grand Vitara, Chevrolet Forester, Hyundai Terracan, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio.


Thus, the increasing number of SUVs in the Indian market depict that SUVs are New, Hot, and Happening.

New Porsche Cars in New Delhi

Porsche 911 Convertible- Rs.81,90,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The high-tech and luxurious 911 sports convertible is designed for thrilling and exhilarating open-air drives. Available in 5 variants: Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S and Turbo. Powerful 3.6-litre and 3.8-litre boxer engines are available across the variants. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard and a 5-speed Automatic is optional. The luxurious interior bears leather-trimmed height-adjustable seats with power recliners and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.


Porsche 911 Coupe- Rs.72,00,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
Successful sports coupes from the house of Porsche. Equipped with amazing high-tech features that are trademark Porsche. Available in 10 variants. Powerful 3.6-litre and 3.8-litre boxer engines are available across the variants. A 6-speed manual transmission comes standard and a 5-speed Automatic is optional. Luxurious cabin with leather-trimmed height-adjustable seats with power recliners and leather-trimmed steering wheel.


Porsche Boxster- Rs.43,56,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The Boxster is a two-seater sports roadster from Porsche with awesome power and stupendous styling. Available in 2 variants: Base and S. The base variant comes with a powerful 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the S variant gets a 3.4L H6. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic comes as optional. The Boxster interior has a special feel with the powerful BOSE Surround Sound Audio System, luxurious leather upholstery, and easy-to-use controls.


Porsche Cayenne- Rs.56,00,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
A 5-passenger luxury SUV of the Porsche brand. This stylish off-road performer has stunning design and elegant interiors with plenty of high-end luxury features. Available in 5 petrol variants: Base, S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S and a diesel variant. The base variant comes with a powerful 3.6L V6 engine. The S variant gets a 4.8L V8. The Porsche Cayenne V8 also gets twin turbochargers. Luxurious cabin with high-end comfort and convenience features, high ergonomics, and comfortable seating.


Porsche Cayman- Rs.47,11,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
Porsche Cayman coupes are designed for amazing comfort, amiable convenience and supreme performance. Available in 2 variants: Base and S. The base variant comes with a powerful 245 bhp 2.7L 6-cylinder boxer engine (H6) and the S variant gets a 295 bhp 3.4L H6. Available in 5-speed Manual and 6-speed Tiptronic S Automatic transmission options. Interiors are well-designed and crafted with the finest of materials to ensure exceptional comfort and luxury.


Porsche Panamera- Rs.1,41,74,000 (Ex-Showroom Price New Delhi )
The new four door four seater sports sedan equipped with the most modern features delivers a high driving pleasure. Available in three variants: S, 4S, and Turbo. 4.8-litre V8 engine that delivers 400bhp at 6500rpm. Well designed interiors has leather, wood and aluminium with good air condition, comfortable seating and a well equipped centre console. High-End Surround Sound System from Burmester, electrically adjustable sports seat, four individual climate zone, and Sports chrono package.

BMW launches the new 5-Series

BMW has launched its new 5-Series starting with the 535i, 530d, 523i and 525d.The 5-Series range begins at Rs 38.9 lakhs (ex-showroom). The 535i will a complete CBU, while the rest of the cars will be manufactured in BMW’s Chennai plant. The sixth-generation 5-Series (F10) has been built on the modified 7-Series chassis. The new 5-Series is bigger and heavier than the outgoing 5-Series model.


The new 5-Series sports a 7-Series look alike front grille, however the profile is more like the 3-Series. The new monocoque chassis sports double wishbone with cast-aluminium control arms at its front and Integral-V at its rear. This sedan will even feature a 8-speed transmission for the first time.

The 535i churns out 305bhp which is more the Mercerdes-Benz E-Class which produces about 272bhp of power. Since, the new 5-Series has a larger chassis, there is more space for the rear passengers. Even the interiors design theme is similar to the 7. The Munich automaker based in Chennai seems to be confident of the 5-Series and the company will produce 4000units a year. The CKD models have 10% local content. Will the 5-Series overthrow the E-Class? Only time will answer that.

ENGINE

Automotive production down the ages has required a wide range of energy-conversion systems. These include electric, steam, solar, turbine, rotary, and different types of piston-type internal combustion engines. The reciprocating-piston internal -combustion system, operating on a four-stroke cycle, has been the most successful for automobiles, while diesel engines are widely used for trucks and buses.

The gasoline engine was originally selected for the automobile due to its flexibility over a wide range of speeds. Also, the power developed for a given weight engine was reasonable; it could be produced by economical mass-production methods; and it used a readily available, moderately priced fuel--gasoline. Reliability, compact size, and range of operation later became important factors.

In today’s world, there has been a growing emphasis on the pollution producing features of automotive power systems. This has created new interest in alternate power sources and internal-combustion engine refinements that were not economically feasible in prior years. Although a few limited-production battery-powered electric vehicles have appeared from time to time, they have not proved to be competitive owing to costs and operating characteristics. However, the gasoline engine, with its new emission-control devices to improve emission performance, has not yet been challenged significantly.

Car Models in India

In earlier days there were a few car models available in India. Ambassador and Fiat were the only two models that were manufactured in India and rest of the models had to imported. In 1980s Government of India launched Maruti in collaboration with Suzuki of Japan. Maruti revolutionized Indian car industry in a big way. But the main push for Indian automobile industrycame after 1991 in the post liberalization era. Industrial guidelines and investment climate was made more investor friendly. This prompted all the big automobile players such as Hyundai, Mitsubishi, General Motors, Honda, Mercedes et al. to invest in India and today most of the car models that are available elsewhere are also available in India.

WHY MARUTI NOT LAUNCHING KIZASHI IN INDIA

Suzuki unveiled its luxury sedan model Kizashi at the Delhi Auto Expo 2010. Now American Suzuki Motor Corp (Automotive Marketing and Public Relations) Vice-President Gene Brown stated to press that “"The Kizashi is going to be sold in India. I do not think the launch in India is that far in the future.” He did not reveal more details about the launch as he is not in-charge of the Indian market, he stated.



Kizashi has already entered the American market and has been well-received by the customers. It has already sold 300-400 units in the US. It has displayed the four-trim levels of 2010 model of Kizashi at the Chicago Motor Show that began today and will continue till February 21.

India is one of the biggest markets for the Suzuki where it partners with Maruti and sells small car models like A-Star, Ritz, Zen Estilo, Wagon R, Alto Swift, Dzire and SX4.

Toyota Prius recalls 2010, Toyota recall January 2010 will affect car giant's future

Toyota Prius recalls 2010, Toyota recall January 2010 will affect car giant's future. Amidst huge worries of diminishing reputation, Toyota has been largely criticized by analysts across the world for its snugging approach in communicating with consumers.

Appearing to add more worries for Toyota, which has already recalled more than eight million cars form the U.S.A and UK, a possible recall on its millions of highly-marketing hybrid cars, Prius in Japan is looming.

In the meanwhile, Akio Toyoa, President of the Japanese car maker and grandson of its founder said that the company would set up a special quality-control task force to meet issues like this in the future. He once again regretted the consumers for the concerns.

"The fact that we have caused such concern is a cause of regret for us," Toyoda said.

Analysts advise Toyota to be more clear and concise not to make more ambiguity among the consumers. With its slow phase in communicating the problems and issues to the public, things are becoming worse for Toyota. Now, it will have to carry out a lot effort to retain its tarnished image among the consumers worldwide.

An IHS Global analysis said that Toyota had a name for its rock-solid and reliable quality and safety regards, but the ongoing episode will surely make a negative image of Toyota. Its reputation will be tarnished so as to result in less sales and resale value.

Toyota would have taken the issue with some more seriousness. Mike Rozembajgier, director of recalls at ExpertRecall, a recall logistics and compliance consultancy said that there should be three goals for each recall; to protect public, protect the band name and finally to fix the thing as quick as possible.

Mike, who said that Toyota had failed to execute these three basic goals of recall, commented Toyota would have largely used various media outlets to "over-communicate" with its consumers and investors soon after the decision to recall.

Honda recalls Jazz, City cars globally over window fault

Honda Motor Co recalled 646,000 of its Fit/Jazz and City automobiles globally over a faulty window switch
after a child died when fire broke out in a car last year.

The recall includes 140,000 vehicles in the United States and covers the models sold in North America, South America, Europe, South Africa and Asia, but not Japan, a spokeswoman said.

The Fit is Honda's best-selling model in Japan. Earlier this week, Toyota Motor Corp's announced it would extend to Europe and China a recall of millions of vehicles due to faulty accelerator pedals and floor mats.

Honda said the recall was to fix a defective master switch, which could cause water to enter the power window switch and in some cases cause a fire.

There were three reported cases of fires due to the defect, two in the United States and one in South Africa, the spokeswoman said.

A spokesman for Honda in Britain said the company had recalled all 2002-2008 year model Jazz units in South Africa and will recall 172,000 units in Britain after a fire broke out in one last year, killing a toddler.

Honda said on its website www.honda.co.za it would "inspect and modify driver door power-window switches that may, in some cases, short circuit as a result of water intrusion".

Vintage cars showcased at Delhi Auto Expo

Vintage cars, some of which are hundred years old, have become a major source of attraction at the ongoing Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi.The Heritage Motoring Club of India is behind the initiative of showcasing around 50 cars.

"On an average, between forty-fifty cars are displayed on every Auto Expo. Apart from that, we do lot of other events where we do parades, rallies, shows, drives, including long distance drives. The main purpose in doing all of these is to stimulate public interest and restoration, preservation and collection of vintage classic automobiles," said Diljeet Titus, the General Secretary of HMCI (Heritage Motoring Club Of India).

Some of the cars exhibited in the show were vintage BMW Isetta 300, Buick Series 90L, Jaguar XK120, Mercedes 180 Pontoon, and even a 1966 Mustang.

Toyota Etios Price – Budget Small Car for India

Etios will give competition to popular small cars like Maruti Swift, Ritz and Fiat Punto. Toyota will display this car alongside 13 concept and other vehicles at the Auto Expo, Delhi January 2010.

To make Toyota Etios affordable, it will feature limited sound-proofing, Durable interior, Basic seats and one windscreen wiper.

Toyota Etios Price in India: Approx 5 Lacs to 6 Lacs Indian Rupee (INR)

Auto Expo 2010: Honda New Small Concept unveiled at New Delhi show

India's Auto Expo 2010 kicked off this week and the first major concept to come out of New Delhi is this: the Honda New Small Concept.

Befitting its name, the New Small Concept is both compact and rather bland – particularly when compared to Honda's recent stylistic endeavors – but the five-door hatch is sure to find budget-minded buyers when it arrives in both India and Thailand in 2011.

Unfortunately, details on the proposed powertrain and interior are all but nonexistent, with Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (Honda's Indian arm) simply stating that the HSC can fit five people and benefits from an "Efficient Energetic Exterior." For an inexpensive runabout, the HSC has potential to be a hit in emerging markets, but don't expect it to hit U.S. or European shores anytime soon. Make a break for the brief press release after the jump.

DREAM CARS

Lamborghini, or Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. as it’s officially called, produces some of the most exciting sports cars in the word. Some of the newer Lamborghini models are the Countach, the Diablo, the Gallardo and the Murcielago.

Fact 1:
Lamborghini is named after the founder of the company Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916-1993). Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in 1963 when he was 47 years old. The factory is located in a small Italian village called Sant’Agata Bolognese near Bologna.
Fact 2:
Ferruccio Lamborghini was a successful tractor manufacturer before he got interested in sports cars. His interest in sports cars made him buy many different high-performance cars including both Maseratis and Ferraris, but he was never really happy with any of them and therefore decided to built his own, perfect sports car,
Fact 3:
Lamborghini used to be an independent company, but today it is a subsidiary of the German company Audi AG. Audi AG became the owner of Lamborghini in 1998. Lamborghini went bankrupt in 1978 and was sold to Chrysler a long time before Audi AG became the sole owner of the company.
Fact 4:
The fastest Lamborghini is the Le Mans version of the Murcielago R-GT model. It has been reported to have a top speed of 370 km/h. The fastest street model from Lamborghini is the Murcielago LP640 with an estimated top speed of 340 km/h. Both of the models have a V12 engine with more than 6000 cc.
Fact 5
Several of the newer Lamborghini models feature the familiar Lamborghini scissor doors that rotate up and forward on a hinge near the front of the door. The Countach, the Diablo and the Murcielago all have scissor doors, but the Gallardo does not. Both the Countach and the Diablo are no longer being produced, so the Murcielago is the only current model with scissor doors.

Fact 6
No Lamborghini have ever been produced with less than a V8 engine. Most of the Lamborghini models throughout the history of the company have come with the legendary Lamborghini V12 engine, but the newest model, Gallardo, only have a V10 engine oil. No Lamborghini models with a V8 engine have been since production of the Silhouette stopped in 1989.
Fact 7
The first Lamborghini was the 350GTV from 1963. It was extremely fast for its time with a top speed of 280 km/h. In 1964 a smaller version of the 350GTV appeared. The smaller version was called 350GT and had a top speed of 240 km/h. The Countach from 1974 was the first Lamborghini to go faster than 300 km/h.
Fact 8
In 1975 did Walter Wolf, a rich Canadian businessman and F1 racing team owner, persuade Lamborghini to produce three super powered Countach models. The Wolf Countach had the same engine as the orginal Countach prototype and were able to reach a top speed of 315 km/h.

AUDI A7 IN AUTO EXPO 2010

The Audi stall at the Auto Expo has been buzzing with a lot of activity. The German manufacturer has announced that the A7 Sportback will be going into production internationally and will be on sale in India by 2011. Powered by a 3.0 litre V6 diesel, the Sportback gets to 100 kph from standstill in less than 7 seconds and the top whack comes at about 245 kph. The 4.2 V8 TDI diesel Q7, perhaps the most powerful diesel SUV, has been launched at the Auto Expo with a price tag of Rs 65 lakh and will be in showrooms by the April 1st, 2010. Speaking of showrooms, Audi has also planned to expand its dealer network from the current 12 to 17 in the coming future.

Audi has also slashed the price of the A6, with the Limited Edition 2.7 TDI, at Rs 37 lakh ex-showroom Delhi at the Expo. We spoke to Audi management – Benoit Tiers, MD Audi India and Peter Schwarzenbauer, member of the Board of Management of Audi AG – at the Auto Expo. They said that Audi sold 1,650 units in India in 2009 and expect to sell 2,300 to 2,500 units in the country this year. Globally Audi sold 925,000 vehicles and plan to double this figure by 2015.