Indian Motos BlogFord’s soon to be launched Figo has specks of the Kinetic Design used on modern day Fords. The video above gives you an idea of the interiors and how gracefully the car moves on the road.
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Wonder if Mahindra will launch the Xylo panel van in India
The Mahindra Xylo panel van was launched in South Africa earlier this month. Mahindra also offers the Xylo passenger variant with similar equipment found on the Indian variant.
Powered by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine producing 112hp of power and 240 Nm of torque.The panel van measures the same as the passenger version and has a turning circle of 5.4m.
A wire mesh seperates the driver and passenger from the cargo. The front seat comfort remains the same. Mahindra also offers a lockable storage space under the driver’s seat. The driver’s seat can be adjusted for height and steering wheel can also be adjusted for rake.
The cargo variant comes with air conditioning, power steering, electric windows and an immobiliser.
Mahindra Xylo 2.5 CRDe E2 Panel Van costs R164 900 (roughly 10 lakh rupees).
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The Chinese SAIC van could be the Maruti Eeco slayer
While GM is busy working out how it will sell SAIC’s commercial vehicles in India under an entirely new setup, the Chinese company is performing harsh testing on products that will land in India next year. Spotted here is the CN100 MPV being put through its paces on ice.
The Chinese MPVs will be sold under a new brand in India. GM will produce the vans and trucks in its Talegaon plant. The engines will also be manufactured locally. The final price is expected to be very competitive to some of the Tatas, Mahindras and Marutis.
GM could price the CN100 close to the recently launched Maruti Eeco. Around 2.8 lakh rupees for the base model sounds like a bargain for such a big vehicle which looks better from all angles. We also expect GM to introduce a new line of diesel engines for the SAIC vans.
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Banger racing is a popular form of racing in the United Kingdom. It is like any other form of racing you’re used to. The concept is the winner is one who takes the checkered flag, except for one difference – You try and deliberately knock off your opponents on your way to the finish line. Injuries and deaths have been reported in this type of racing in the past. Not surprising.
While Banger racing is conducted using scrap cars and bunch of dudes who have nothing much to do in life, it is not often you see a new Hyundai i10 taking part in such an event.
In the latest edition of Car Dealer magazine, you will.
It is not clear if the bloke who took a new Hyundai i10 to the banger racing circuit was a dealer, but what’s he’s done to it is a sight not for the faint hearted. The bumpers have come off, the headlights disappeared. It is not clear if some of the components were removed prior to the race but nevertheless that car looks like it was run over by a tank.
Read MoreYou have to see this to believe it. The owner says wind and gradient could have played a role. He says it is a stock i10 with no upgrades. The only way to verify this is to head to the Autobahn and find out.
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Dr.Wilfried Aulbur poses with the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Desert Gold at Auto Expo
India might be a developing country, but its developing pretty rapidly both in terms of knowledge of supercars and wealth. Here’s proof -
Mercedes Benz has said it found a buyer in Rajasthan for the 2-crore rupee SLS AMG model which it showcased at the Auto Expo earlier this month. The SLS, which comes only as a left-hand-drive model, will soon be manufactured so that people driving on the wrong side of the road can also buy one.
The SLS was developed by AMG, Mercedes Benz’ performance division as a spiritual successor to the 300SL. When I asked Dr.Wilfried Aulbur (Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India) during the launch of the new Mercedes E-Class if he’s contemplating on bringing it here back in September last year, he said “let’s see.”
It was a random thought. I didn’t have anything else to ask him. I read that day in one of the websites that Ferrari and Maserati are planning an assault in India. I thought the SLS could be a possible alternative.
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Traffic is the worst enemy to driving. Here’s how you could make it easier
Cities like Delhi and Mumbai are becoming more and more congested and that means you’ve got to drive for longer time to cover the same distance. The worst part is negotiating traffic as the level of driving difficulty increases. You become stressed, you are prone loose your temper and when you reach home, you have a grin on your face.
Here are a few tips which we thought would make the ride home marginally better -
1) Plan your route
I know a lot of people who don’t plan their journey and get stuck in traffic. There could be a hundred routes to your destination but you there are only few worth considering. Plan your journey in advance so that you have a clear mind and know where exactly you want to go. This method exposes you to lesser anxiety and confusion.
2) Listen to the radio for traffic updates
There are some radio stations which air traffic conditions in frequently used roads and intersections at certain times of the day. If you can get a tip, then you could switch to an alternate route or leave work late.
3) Position your mirrors
I know a lot of people who leave home and half way through the journey they reach out to the passenger’s mirror and adjust it. Once they reach a congested lane, they adjust their in-cabin mirror. This is a practice you should avoid. By adjusting your mirrors to the comfortable position, you get better visibility in traffic and avoid the risk of an accident.
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The Zotye 2008 EV is four times more efficient than the petrol model
The Premier Rio, which is sold under the Zotye brand in China is about to be introduced as an Electric Vehicle. The Zotye 2008 EV will be introduced by the end of this month at a price tag of US $16,000.
The Zotye SUV is a essentially a reworked 1st generation Daihatsu Terios. It was offered in China only with a petrol engine. Premier sources the vehicle’s CKDs from China, assembles it at the Pune facility with a 1.5-liter diesel engine and markets it as the Premier Rio.
According to Zotye, the 2008 has silent operation, emits no pollutants and makes use of L-Ion battery pack which can be charged even at a household socket. The motor generates 27KW and on a single charge, the car can travel up to 300km.
The SUV can also reach a respectable top speed of 110kph. Compared to the petrol model, the EV is four to five times more economical.
Zotye is also planning to introduce this vehicle in London as the city offers many benefits for EV operators.
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Two images of a 2011 VW Touareg replica have been leaked online, about 10 weeks ahead of the car’s official unveiling.
The photos have been published on a Dutch website Autoweek.nl and show a rounder and more cohesive vehicle. The design paradigm is aligned closely with many of the VW models of today. You can see a tinge of the Polo in the car’s front-end.
The new Touareg is built on the Porsche Cayenne’s platform. The next generation Audi Q7 will also rely on the Cayenne for its base. Expect a range of TSI and TDI engines on the new vehicle.
A 240-horsepower 3.0-liter diesel, and 290-horsepower 3.0-liter supercharged V6 are expected to be available at launch time.
The next-generation Volkswagen Touareg will most probably be introduced at either the Geneva Motor Show in March, or the New York Auto Show in April. We don’t know if VW will immediately bring the new model to India as they launched the existing Touareg only a few weeks ago.
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Will Paul Di Resta cook up sterling performances for Force India? He better!
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh spilled the beans on Force India’s reserve driver at the Mercedes GP livery launch in Stuttgart a few days ago. Paul di Resta will be Force India’s reserve driver in 2010 and even appear in official practice sessions.
Force India has a technical and managerial partnership with Mercedes for the 2010 season. Whitmarsh believes di Resta even has a chance of driving for Force India later this season and would push hard.
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh -
Paul will be running I believe in the majority of the Friday sessions for Force India, so it’s a great opportunity for him. I’m happy for him. He’s going to push like hell to make his case to have a race drive at Force India during the course of this year
Paul di Resta competed in the German DTM races recently. He turned eyeballs at the young driver’s test in Jerez last year in December.
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The Mercedes Benz S 350 L and S 350 L CDI will help them maintain market share
I don’t know what is quick, the speed of these beauties launched today or the speed at which the Mercedes is launching cars in India.
If you remember we covered the launch of GL-Class (The Big Macho SUV) & SL 500 (Fastest Limousine produced in India) couples of weeks back. Following that we covered the launch of V6 (Petrol & Diesel) versions of new E class few days back and to our amazement we were covering the launch of new S Class avatars today.
The launch was in typical Merc fashion, very subtle, classy and professional but the Launch of beauties Merc S 350 L and Merc 350 CDIL Blue Efficiency made the hall livelier.
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The Ford Figo could be priced to take out the Suzuki Swift
Goa On Wheels is reporting Ford will launch the new Figo in the 1st week of February in India. Ford’s latest offering is good to drive and has huge volume of boot space. The Figo is powered by either a 1.2-liter Duratec engine or 1.4-liter Duratorq engine that is used on the Fiesta.
The Figo relies on an older platform and shares common parts with other Fords in the Indian lineup. What this means to the customer is competitive pricing and better reliability.
We’ll bring you the second part of the test drive in the next two days where we’ll discuss the ride quality, engine, gearbox and handling. Stay tuned.
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The next generation M-Class is expected to be more fuel efficient
The next generation Mercedes Benz M-Class debuts this year at the biannual Paris Motor Show which takes place in October. The current M-Class has not disturbed sales of its competitors in India and the new one promises to change its stance.
The new M-Class will share components with the R-Class and G-Class. It is also said to come with a diesel-electric powertrain which should also sell in India given Mercedes’ concern for the environment. The regular models will also be fuel efficient and environment friendly. You can choose the 4-cylinder diesel, V6 diesel or the V6 petrol. If that isn’t enough, a V8 petrol engine will come with the AMG badge and dual turbochargers.
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