Audi A8 V10 Spyder might launch on March 25

Audi India is all set to take the Indian auto industry by storm, the German auto giant might be skeptical regarding its CKD operations in India but it seems the company is aiming high for the CBU operations.

The company recently launched its magnum opus Audi A8L last month in 3.0 TDI, 4.2 FSI and 6.0 W12 guise) and the Q5's 2.0 TDI variant. Audi has pulled its socks and is now eyeing at launching the bewitching variant of Audi R8 V10 coupe. Audi R8 V10 was launched three months ago and the auto giant is all set to roll out the Spyder drop-top soon in the Indian auto market.

The coupe will be unfolded on the 25th of March, the all new Audi R8 V10 Spyder is likely to inherit some of the traits from the current version. The new variant will be equipped with the same V10 motor found affixed in the coupe. In just 4.1 seconds, the 525 bhp Spyder can accelerate from 0-100 kph and go up to a high speed of whacking 310 kph. With the help of an electrohydraulic setup, within 19 seconds the soft top can latch itself into place. Being just 30 kg in weight the entire setup adds up in maintaining the center of gravity low.

Audi is tight lipped about the price of the new car but, contemplating the price of the current coupe, it is likely to fall under the same price tag. The Audi V10 has performed pretty well ever since its launch in the last three months, the new variant is expected to follow the same trend.

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2012 Chevrolet Captiva Indian Version Soon To Hit Indian Roads

Its time to replace the ageing model of Chevrolet Captiva with the all exclusive 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Indian version. The model will place General Motors among the top players of SUV segment.

This new launch will give a straight competition to the likes of Toyota Fortuner and the Mahindra W201 World SUV which is soon to launch in Indian auto market. The styling of the car is simply outstanding with a hint of General Motors’ patent detailing along with the latest and refreshed bold looks given to the car.

The front grille of the car is made extremely aggressive as seen in Chevrolet Beat and the Chevrolet Cruze. The flaring headlamps are accompanied with a redesigned bumper. Talking about the interiors of the car, here also one can find great hints of Chevrolet Beat and the Chevrolet Cruze. The dashboard of Chevrolet Captiva 2012 is blessed with a radical new look. The seats are colored in dull grey and black which is one negative point in the cockpit as it makes the overall appearance go dull. 

At present the engine details are unclear as it may be possible that the SUV flaunts the existing 2 Liter Diesel engine same as seen in Chevrolet Captiva and the Chevrolet Cruze. Or may be General Motors can opt for exclusive 2.2 Liter CRDI Diesel powerterain capable of smoking out 163 Bhp of peak power and beating torque of 350 Nm. With the change in 2.2 liter engine, the SUV is also expected to receive a new transmission option as well. The car might get a six speed manual transmission box. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will make its official entry in the Indian auto market by the second half. The car is expected to be priced 1 lakh above the existing price of Chevrolet Captiva.

New BMW 6-Series Convertible coming on the 25th March

BMW India is all set to bring out the 2011, 6-series in India on the 25th of this month. The 6-series to come will be a convertible.
The company has already got a great response to the X1 that it launched recently and the 3-series has been a favourite ever sine its launch. With plans to bring out the 6-series, the company is looking at another successful tenure in the Indian car market.
Most likely to be launched in the 650i trim, the car will boast of a 4.8 litre V8 petrol engine that churns out 360bhp with 490Nm of torque. The existing 6-series coupe comes with a price tag of Rs. 80 lakhs so one can expect the new one to be pricier.

New Shielded Tata Safari at a price of Rs 60 lakh

The country’s largest auto maker by number, Tata Motors has come up with a spectacular solution to the growing security needs of prominent personalities in the country.
India has been facing serious terrorist attacks and the mob violence and it has become really essential to provide the safety of important persons. For now the bulletproof vehicles were mostly limited to a third party vendor. But now the Indian auto major has come up with its innovative armored Tata Safari for those who want to have full safety even on wheels.
The company has turned up with armored version of Tata Safari which is capable of handling even an assault of an AK-47 rifle. As per the reports, the exclusive version of Tata Safari has made it place in one of the most affordable bullet-proof vehicles in the country. The availability of this car variant is directly from the manufacturer at a price tag of Rs 60 lakh. If the normal version of this car, Tata Safari Dicor LX, Bharat Stage IV is considered, it comes at a price tag of Rs 8 lakh (Ex showroom Mumbai).
The designing of this new armored version of Tata Safari is not made different and is capable of resisting even a underbelly hand grenade explosion, keeping the fuel tank safe. The car comes equipped with explosive suppressant material. The car is blessed with a NIJ Level III/B6 protection which can drive the car even on flat tires to a distance of 50 km with a peak speed of 50-60 km/hr. The car is made bulletproof and even the transparent area can also handle a range of heavy loaded small arms. The car is given plush leather interiors with powerful suspension system which supports the extra weight of armory. The car is powerful enough to reach a peak speed of 150 km/hr. The speculations say that because it is a niche model from Tata Motors with a heavy price tag, it will not be available in the company’s outlets.

Tata Indica eV2 to start at Rs 3.99 lakhs

The Indian auto biggie Tata Motors is planning to launch the refreshed version of its popular hatchback Tata Indica, Tata Indica eV2 next month.

Here we are with some more details on the new version of Tata Indica. As we told you earlier Tata Indica eV2 will be powered with the CR4 engine, which is capable of producing 76PS of power at 4000Rpm and 140Nm of torque at 1800-3000Rpm. Tata Motors is working hard on making Tata Indica eV2 the most fuel efficient hatchback, the car offers a decent mileage of 25kmpl at the moment which is the highest in the country. The Indian auto biggie is eyeing at pricing Tata Indica eV2 starting from Rs. 3.99 lakhs for the base variant without AC.

The all new Tata Indica eV2 will be incorporated with features like re-cranking prevention, clutch lock, tachometer, Auto Drive Assist (prevents stalling on steep inclines). This is not it, the list also includes new 14 inch alloy wheels, 60:40 split rear seats, Bluetooth compatible audio system, USB and Aux ports. However the refreshed version looks quite similar to the antecedent but there are differences like subtle graphics and the plastic wheel arches.

Chevrolet Beat EV to launch in April

General Motors will exhibit Chevrolet Beat EV model in April for the domestic auto market.
The new model is expected to benefit the auto giant, which unfortunately Chevrolet Spark EV could not achieve as reported by a senior official of the auto giant.

Karl Slym- the Managing Director of General Motors India has stamped on the development in a recent interview. However he did not give any hint about the type or name of the car in the statement. As per the reports the auto mobile may be badged under General Motors name, an in-house electric automobile program.

Mr Slym said that most probably by April the company will exhibit Chevrolet Beat EV small electric car in the domestic auto market. The small electric car will be ready for production. He also said that the Chevrolet Beat EV is not expected to roll out in near future. However he also said that at present it is not possible to give the exact time also as to when it will be launched. The company will first analyse the domestic auto market response.

Earlier General Motors had a partnership with REVA the electric car makers for exhibiting the model type of Chevrolet Spark EV in the last year Auto Expo. While the partnership could not carry forward Mahindra REVA deal stamped off.

Geneva motor Show - Jaguar XKR-S Makes Maiden Appereance

 The XKR-S is the most extreme expression yet of Jaguar’s passion for building beautiful, fast cars. For the first time with a series production car,

Jaguar gains entry to the exclusive ‘300kph club’ thanks to the effortless performance of the supercharged 5.0-litre AJ-V8 engine. A revised fuelling map means the direct-injection powerplant now produces 550PS and 680Nm of torque. Extensive recalibration has ensured that power delivery and performance are seamless, contributing to a 0-60mph time of 4.2 seconds. The Performance active exhaust encourages and rewards the enthusiastic driver with dramatic, motorsport-inspired aural feedback.

The XKR-S is not merely the quickest Jaguar ever but also the most agile, responsive and driver-focused. The pinnacle of the XK range builds on feedback gathered from the supercharged XKR and has been developed to extend the performance parameters of the car. This new harder-edged character allows the enthusiastic driver to explore the outer limits of the car’s dynamics without losing the refinement and usability for which Jaguar is famous. The structural integrity of the lightweight aluminium platform allowed the suspension to be reworked with bespoke components for increased stiffness without a commensurate loss in either refinement or Jaguar’s legendary ride comfort. A reworked aluminium front suspension knuckle and revised rear geometry are allied to stiffer springs and dampers, lightweight forged alloy wheels and recalibrated steering effort to minimise any response delays and produce a more connected and agile driving experience. 

The performance of the XKR-S is reflected in both its interior and exterior styling, which feature exclusive new paint colours that reflect Jaguar’s racing heritage. As with competition Jaguars of the past, the exterior of the XKR-S adheres to the principle of form following function. In addition to the styling changes and in order for it to achieve 300kph, the XKR-S was the subject of extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics development work. The resulting changes reduced front and rear lift by more than a quarter and optimised lateral aerodynamic stability.

The performance intent of the XKR-S is clear from the moment the driver enters the cabin thanks to new cosseting Performance seats with prominent shoulder wings for close support during hard cornering. The seats feature 16-way adjustment, memory and heating functions while a new three-spoke steering wheel provides the perfect interface between car and driver.

The assertive new appearance of the XKR-S is subtly highlighted by some carefully chosen details exclusive to this model. Exterior trim is finished in gloss black, complemented by 20-inch Vulcan lightweight forged alloys in a dark technical finish.

The XKR-S is available in a range of five paint colours, two of which evoke Jaguar’s competition heritage: Italian Racing Red and French Racing Blue.

The XKR-S is equipped as standard with Jaguar’s High Performance Braking System. Lighter and more powerful, this features cast iron and part aluminium monobloc calipers for a combination of power, stability and feel. The brake discs – measuring 380mm at the front and 376mm at the rear – are internally ventilated to provide repeated, fade-free stopping power. In combination with pad surface increases of 44 per cent front and 31 per cent rear the system provides total security and confidence on both road and track. Stopping distance from 124mph has been improved by 2.7 per cent over the already impressive XKR.

The cabin of any Jaguar is always a uniquely special place in which to spend time and the XKR-S meets all expectations from the moment the driver enters to be greeted by the red Start button pulsing like a heartbeat. When pressed, the engine fires with an rich, deep reverberation and the Jaguar Drive Selector rises from the centre console as a point of first contact to begin the process of bonding man with machine.

The interior of the XKR-S has been subtly refreshed with a host of new trim materials including ebony soft-feel paint for the switches and gloss black finish to the centre console. The model will also be exclusively available with a Dark Linear Aluminium finish as an option to the wood veneers.

A new leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel has also been added, providing a beautiful, tactile interface between car and driver as do the bright, Jaguar-embossed, stainless steel pedals.

Exclusive to the XKR-S are the new Performance front seats with an integrated head restraints and increased lateral and squab support to hold driver and passenger securely and comfortably in place during the high speed cornering of which this car is capable. The 16-way adjustment of squab, cushion, lumbar and bolster elements is supplemented by memory and heating functions.

The sense of occasion offered when driving the XKR-S will be heightened by the new carbon leather accents covering the seats, featuring unique contrast micro-piping and stitching combinations in Reims Blue, Red and Ivory. Duotone combinations of Charcoal with Tan and Charcoal with Red are also available.

New Ford Fiesta Coming Soon

New Ford Fiesta to be priced between Rs 7 to 9 Lakh One of the biggest names in the world of automobiles, Ford is ready to come up with its all new and exclusive Ford Fiesta,

latest generation sedan by mid-2011. Ford Fiesta price will lie in a range of Rs 7lakh to Rs 9lakh. The news has been confirmed by the company officials. The upcoming Ford Fiesta is among those eight new models which the company has planned to launch globally and it is also the first one out of the group to enter the Indian shores.

The all exclusive and newly designed Ford Fiesta (codenamed B299) is based on the company’s global kinetic design theme and the size of the car is increased artistically as compared to present model of Ford Fiesta. The car in the Indian auto market will carry a badge of Ford Fiesta Classic. The platform on which next generation Ford Fiesta is built is same as the one used by the company in Ford Mazda 2. This upcoming model will have a 2489mm wheelbase similar to the existing Ford Fiesta models. The platform used in the car is moulded and enriched in the company’s unique was which promises a better driving experience to the ccupants.

The powerterain used in the car is 1.6-litre petrol engine capable of smoking out 120bhp. Coming to the diesel engine, it will give a peak power of 90bhp through the 1.6-litre engine. At present the diesel variant carries a 1.4 litre engine which gives 68bhp of top power. The new diesel engine gives a great torque of 20.7kgm. The car will come with enhanced features which also include the superior interiors and smart styling of the car. The car is built on the Japanese and European engineering and comes out with the best of result.

Tata Indica's New Face To Be Unveiled By Next Month

Tata Motors India's largest automobile company seems to be geared up this year, the company today announced the launch of the refreshed version of its hatchback
Tata Indica. The company is working towards making Tata Indica the most fuel efficient car. Ramakrishnan, an official from Tata motors recently announced that the company is planning to come up with the refreshed version of Tata Indica BS IV variant (diesel) with CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) next month. The company will incorporate the all new BS4 compliant, CR4 diesel engine in its popular hatchback Tata Indica. Apart from that some exciting features will also be added in the popular hatchback.

The refreshed version of Tata Indica is likely to shed some weight and become lighter than the current model. The new engine looks promising and is expected to enhance the performance of Tata Indica. The new engine offers an increase of 65 per cent in torque and is likely to enhance the power by 32 per cent. Not only this but it is expected that the fuel efficiency will be improved remarkably by 46 per cent. The refreshed Tata Indica will offer better drivability and will be donning new interiors as well as exteriors.