Archive for March, 2011

Spy Video: 2012 BMW 3 Series

We have got you countless renderings; we have got you various spy shots of the upcoming 3 Series (codename – F30). But as the 2012 BMW 3 Series developmental project nears its completion, BMW has released a teaser video to give a snapshot of what’s in store.

The new 3 series will be a complete overhaul in terms of design and performance. This particular video features a camouflaged prototype of the all new 3 series being tested in adverse places like the Death Valley to prove that all BMWs are tested to their limit.

So have a look at the video and let us know what you think.

WOW! As more and more information is disclosed about the new Hyundai Verna, we are getting really excited about the launch. Hyundai has now released the engine specs of the new Verna which has appeared on publications that were present at the media drive held recently in Dubai. The car will be offered in 4 different engine options. They are: • 1.4 Litre MPFI Petrol Engine with 106 Bhp-135 Nm  [ Read More ]

VW ‘Think Blue’ campaign website up!

As we near the all new Passat launch, VW India has already started working on its promotional campaign. The ‘Think Blue’ campaign will be launched with the Passat to compliment the marketing activities. We really are not aware of what to expect in this campaign but we presume that it will be full ‘eco friendly’ activities to highlight the various features of the ‘Blue Motion’ technology that will be available  [ Read More ]

IAB Exclusive – BMW India’ path in 2011-12

BMW 650i head lamps

Speaking to the media at the unveiling of the BMW 650i in Udaipur, officials of BMW India gave us interesting insights into what the company is planning for the Indian market this year and the next. In this post, IAB reveals some exclusive details.

BMW 650i convertible priced @ 95 lakh rupees

BMW has taken off the covers from its uber-stylish BMW 650i convertible. The event happened in city of palaces Udaipur. The gorgeous roadster has been priced at hefty Rs 95 Lakh rupees (ex-showroom price). The 6 series comes as CBU being directly imported as per order from Germany. The 650i comes with monster of an engine being propelled by a twin turbo V8 motor producing road smashing 407hp with 600  [ Read More ]

How to NOT wash your Fiat Punto

Fiat Grande Punto

The Fiat Punto’s a wonderful creation in the world of automobiles. With regular cleaning and care, it seems like the pinnacle of charm.

Click HERE to see how NOT to wash your Fiat Punto
Click HERE to see how NOT to wash your Fiat Punto
Click HERE to see how NOT to wash your Fiat Punto
Click HERE to see how NOT to wash your Fiat Punto

Revamped Ambassador coming next year

Our beloved HM Ambassador might be the oldest face of automobiles in India, but it isn’t going to stay that way for long. The makeover is already underway for a 2012 reveal, Zigwheels has reported. Interestingly, the new Amby will not merely be a cosmetic overhaul. There will be improvements made to its mechanicals, the report points out. The operation began last December and an universe of feedback from the  [ Read More ]

Quote of the Day

Bajaj ULC concept front-end

If Renault walks away (from Bajaj’ ULC), we can still sell our own four-wheeler. We would never develop something for someone else, who has a right to walk away, and we are left holding the baby. How can we possibly justify three years of development and have nothing to show for it? That would be the heights of irresponsibility to our shareholders.

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto added after he revealed that Renault will be shown ULC prototypes his company developed later this year.