Archive for October, 2008

Honda Civic Hybrid, VW Jetta, Honda Jazz in EPA’s ten most fuel efficient cars

The Environmental Protection Agency just released their 2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide and we’ve pored through the hot-off-the-presses data to pull out this list of the ten most fuel efficient cars. Not surprisingly, the Toyota Prius once again tops the list with a combined 48 mpg city/45 mpg highway performance. But, we’re more interested [...]

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Awards, Honda, Hybrid cars, honda jazz

Chevrolet Cruze launched in South Korea- India launch as scheduled?

South Korea has got the new Chevrolet Cruze even after recent reports that GM had delayed launch of new products as a means of cost-cutting strategy. The Chevrolet Cruze is badged as the Lacetti Premiere in South Korea, where it will be sold under the Daewoo brand. So, Korea becomes the first market to [...]

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, chevrolet cruze

Insane- Jet powered Daihatsu delivery truck

All you delivery boys out there, pay attention! The days of delayed deliveries are over. With the mini-truck featured in this video, you can finish off a month’s worth deliveries in just a day! How cool’s that?
This pick-up delivery mini-truck is powered by a Rolls Royce turbine of the Harrier Fighter jet. It costs [...]

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, Funny, Stumble Upon

Scoop- Pictures of facelifted Ford Ikon

We had carried an article earlier about Ford launching the facelifted Ikon and now we have fresh pictures of  the car. The vehicle you see above is named Bantam, a pickup truck based on the Ikon which will not make it to India for obvious reasons. However, as the frontal dimensions are same, looking [...]

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Facelift, Ford

IAB Comics- Air Conditioning

Picture Courtesy- Fail Blog

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Entry posted on October 31st, 2008 and filed under Funny, Stumble Upon

Fiat Linea Monte Bianco unveiled in Sao Paolo Motor Show

As everyone in India is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Fiat Linea, which according to reports will land here later next month, the lucky Brazilians have gone on to get the Fiat Linea Monte Bianco. Unveiled at the São Paolo Motor Show a while back, the Fiat Linea Monte Bianco is what one [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Fiat

Suzuki Splash goes on sale in Japan

The Splash just made its debut in Suzuki’s home market just about a week back – Japan. It offers brisk performance with outstanding roominess and comfort. The Splash is available from Suzuki dealers in Japan from 21 October 2008. India launch??
The Splash is Suzuki’s fourth world strategic model. It was unveiled at the Frankfurt [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Maruti Suzuki, Small cars, Suzuki, maruti suzuki ritz

Nissan 370Z to zoom into India mid-2009

Nissan has released these first pictures of its new sports coupe, the 370Z, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on the 19th of November this year. Probably Nissan couldn’t hold it any longer as people were getting impatient. The Nissan Z enjoys a huge fan following in India as [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Future cars, Nissan

Reader Rides: CarMods Delhi

Reader Rides: CarMods Delhi

Chitkaran Singh of CarMods Delhi emailed us a handful of snaps of their latest creations. CarMods Delhi is a car boutique which specializes is exterior customization and once your car receives their treatment, it will never look the same again.
Given the number of cars in India on the rise constantly, you find that your [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Reader Rides, Tuning

Daihatsu, Toyota to make $5,000 car for India- Possible Sub-brand

Have you heard of the saying “Be a Roman in Rome”

Toyota is the world’s best and foremost automotive manufacturer. But once they came to India, they did something which they hardly ever do. They assigned Aamir Khan as their brand ambassador, a move that shocked people who knew about brand Toyota and their [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Future cars, Toyota

Tata Motors to embark on Eco car project in Thailand

This car will will meet all emission and safety requirements

Tata Motors is in the final stages of making yet another big investment on a new and welcomed innovation- A eco car for the citizens of Thailand
The BOI (Board of Investments) of Thailand had looked into the project and given them the green signal back [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Future cars, Tata

Daimler supports a Nobel cause in India

Daimler is supporting the Cleft Center that opened in Mumbai this spring with a donation of  €50,000. The clinic performs operations and subsequent medical checkups on children with cleft lips, palates or jaws.

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Mercedes Benz

Revealed- Volkswagen developing New Midsize Sedan (NMS)

Volkswagen has been caught developing a new sedan aimed particularly at the US market. The particulars of the new sedan, code named Volkswagen NMS, or VW New Midsize Sedan, are scarce, but the company recently circulated a few pointers: it will be the size of a Volkswagen Passat, but at the price of a [...]

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Entry posted on October 30th, 2008 and filed under Announcements, Volkswagen
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