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Proton has announced that it has entered into a MoU with Nissan to carry out feasibility studies on the potential use of Nissan platforms and powertrains. The studies will conclude on the 30th of April 2011. Last year sections of the media carried stories that Proton’s upcoming compact car – EMAS – would base itself on the V-Platform used by Nissan on the Micra. Proton plans to have two variants  [ Read More ]

Autocar India reports that French manufacturer Renault has confirmed its entry into the small car segment with a Wagon R rival. The vehicle will be showcased as a concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. Yawn!! Just a concept by 2014? By that time I’m sure the number of small cars in India would have doubled. Renault’s first brush with the Indian car market was a disaster as the Logan struggled  [ Read More ]

Many cars in the B and C segment in India are being strapped with diesel engines and the latest to enroll is the Maruti Suzuki SX4. Customers have come to realize the long term benefits of owning a diesel car given the vast difference in petrol and diesel prices. Under the hood, there lies a 1.3 litre DDiS engine that powers its siblings the Swift, Dzire and the Ritz. The  [ Read More ]

Here’s a video presentation on the Tata PIXEL unveiled a few hours ago at the Geneva Motor Show. The PIXEL has a 1.2-liter turbo-diesel engine and is engineered to meet the demands of the European markets. The vehicle has enough room to seat 4 adults. Key functions of the car are controlled using the driver’s smart phone. With optimised aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology, and intelligent battery charging,  [ Read More ]

An hour ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors unveiled the spacious 3-door city car that could be produced for European countries in the near future. The PIXEL will be powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder diesel engine. With clever technology, the city car will have class leading turning circle radius. The concept’s design will ensure enough cabin space to seat four adults unlike the Smart, 500 or iQ  [ Read More ]

The Tata Pixel is Tata’s entry at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The 3-door urban runabout will be based on the Nano and will comply to European standards. What is also being rumored is the Pixel will be exclusively for the European market. It will be engineered to meet the highest safety standards. ABS, Airbags, EBD and TCS could be part of the equipment on board. It will also make  [ Read More ]

The Skoda VisionD Concept portrays the kind of design you will see in Skoda vehicles starting next year. The concept’s short overhangs and long wheelbase tell us future Skodas will focus on comfort while keeping the dimensions compact. The interiors are full of revised elements from the current Skodas. What could be carried over to the production model is the twin-dial display and the aircon vents. The glass roof and  [ Read More ]

The Audi A3 sedan has been revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show and we’re optimistic about its chances in India. Mind you this is just a concept, but Audi’s bosses are planning to turn it into a road-going vehicle at the earliest. Intended to recapture the aura of the original A4 that came way back in 1994, the A3 sedan is smaller than the A4. The design language is  [ Read More ]