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About three years from now, Ford is expected to build a seven seater on the new Fiesta platform. This could be a stretched version of the B-Max MPV, put on display in Geneva this year. Ford’s energy isn’t divided. It wants to work on the Fiesta platform to produce all kinds of body styles. The first derivative will be the sedan model in June-July this year and the second could  [ Read More ]

Harldy a day after we brought you our rendering, Safari Merlin has been spied again in Pune. Over its lifecycle, the Safari has seen four engines under its hood and two cosmetic makeovers. With local and foreign brands eying the Indian SUV space with new products, the alarm bell has certainly sounded for Tata to redesign the Safari again. Caught testing by our reader Bhuvan Chowdhary in Pune, the Merlin  [ Read More ]

Contrary to reports on the Indian media of the Brio debuting here on the 17th, Honda has announced that the production-ready vehicle will be showcased in Thailand on the same day. Honda will use the services of two local film stars to endorse the Brio. The unveiling ceremony will take place at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Thailand, AutoinCar points out. We’re expecting the Brio to debut in India just  [ Read More ]

If you have been an ardent follower of IAB, you sure will notice that we have a soft corner for a hatchback or as the general masses would like to call it – ‘a Small Car’. Sure, we love big Jags and fancy Lambos as much as you do, but it is the whole concept of ‘a hatchback’ that has revolutionized the entire Indian automotive scene. Each and every manufacturer  [ Read More ]

Autocar India reports Audi will bring the A8 L Security edition to India with the W12 engine. This again is not a growth driver or volumes model. Hardly a few will be sold in India to VIPs and top-level politicians. The armored sedan gets aluminum protection plates around its body. Windows and windscreens are bullet proof. The windows alone weigh just over 300kg. The interior padding weighs 720kg. Since the  [ Read More ]

This Toyota Etios storyline is similar to the Tata Nano commercial from last year. The concept is similar – the car is being driven to an Indian home where it is received with the customary traditions. Toyota has also highlighted the target customer in this Ad – a recently married individual who lives with his parents and relatives. The application of sindoor signifies the Etios’ strong Indian connection. If you  [ Read More ]

Mahindra is planning two versions of the Logan for 2011, we hear. One variant will be the existing car stripped off the diamond and the Renault badges and finished with Mahindra’s signature saw tooth grille. The second variant is what interests us – a sub 4-meter variant meant to fall under the category of small cars eligible for lower excise. This variant was spied by a popular auto magazine last  [ Read More ]

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