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Mini John Cooper Works GP
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Mini John Cooper Works GP edition unveiled

The special-edition Mini known as the Mini John Cooper Works GP was unveiled at the Mini United festival in France, last weekend. This new special-edition will go on-sale later this year with a limited production run of just 2,000 units. It is the fastest Mini ever (only once has there been anything like it, but [...]

Published by on May 16th, 2012 at 05:05 pm
Porsche entry-level sports car
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Porsche drops plans to launch an entry-level sports car

According to German newspaper Stuttgarter Zeitung, Porsche has apparently dropped plans to build a two-seater entry-level sports car that would have been smaller and cheaper than its Boxster model. In an interview with Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, the newspaper learned that such a model would risk dropping the credibility of the brand and alienating traditional [...]

Published by on May 16th, 2012 at 05:05 pm
Lamborghini Urus SUV - FrontView
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Lamborghini Urus SUV will be the lightest and fastest in its segment, if produced

While Lamborghini is still decided whether to build a sedan or a production version of the Urus SUV, it seems to be leaning towards that latter. In a recent interview with Maurizio Reggiani, Lamborghini’s R&D director, Automotive News Europe learned that Lamborghin believes that the SUV segment is the right one. “It has the biggest [...]

Published by on May 16th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Nissan Evalia MPV
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Spied – Nissan Evalia MPV dropped camouflage in Chennai

Nissan India first unveiled the Evalia MPV earlier this year at the 2012 Auto Expo that was held in Delhi. Since then the MPV has been spied no. of times in different locations in India with heavy camouflage. But recently the upcoming Nissan Evalia MPV spotted literally with no camouflage but badges taped, thanks to [...]

Published by on May 15th, 2012 at 04:05 pm
Chevrolet Trax compact crossover
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Firstlook – Chevrolet Trax compact crossover revealed

A couple of months ago, we brought you leaked sketches of Chevrolet compact SUV. Now General Motors has just dropped an image of a new compact crossover christened – the Chevrolet Trax. Chevrolet may not name it the Trax in India as Force Motors has the trademark registered for that name and is on-sale at [...]

Published by on May 15th, 2012 at 11:05 am
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Maruti Swift Sport is all set to enter India with 1.4-litre petrol engine

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is in the process of making its best-selling hatchback Maruti Swift even more attractive than before by launching Maruti Swift Sport. But India gets a toned down version of Swift Sport because if they launch the international variant in India, it will be as expensive as BMW X1 SUV. Internationally, [...]

Published by on May 11th, 2012 at 05:05 pm
Porsche Pajun
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Porsche Pajun could go to production-line in 2017

A German car magazine Auto Bild reported, Porsche is planning to introduce a smaller version of the Panamera sedan to compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 5-Series. The new sedan, known as Pajun, will expand Porsche’s line-up to six models and will hit markets at 2017 at the latest. Spokesman Hans-Gerd Bode [...]

Published by on May 11th, 2012 at 05:05 pm
2014 Porsche Macan - FrontView
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Spied – Firstever snaps of 2014 Porsche Macan

The German car manufacturer, Porsche another subsidiary of Volkswagen AG has officially confirmed the name of upcoming baby SUV as ‘Macan’, earlier referred by the name of ‘Cajun’. Recently revealed image of the futuristic Macan has created the sensation among the buyers. Earlier Porsche Macan was spied undergoing winter testing wearing a crafty Audi Q5 [...]

Published by on May 9th, 2012 at 06:05 pm
2012 BMW Z4 Roadster
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2015 BMW Z4 Roadster in the works

BMW Group is working on the next-generation Z4 Roadster and that the successor will be a more dynamic sports car than the previous models. The model will hit roads sometime around 2015 and will be much sportier than the current generation model. The sportier character of the next-generation model may force BMW to make some [...]

Published by on May 9th, 2012 at 01:05 am
New 2013 Fiat Linea facelift - 001
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2013 Fiat Linea facelift launched in Turkey with a slight makeover

BA readers know the production of new 2013 Fiat Linea facelift has already commenced in Turkey, now the same has been launched in Turkey. While the Indian version of new Fiat Linea is still not confirmed. However, it is only the exteriors and some parts of the interiors that have received the facelift and the [...]

Published by on May 9th, 2012 at 12:05 am
Volkswagen Polo R-Line
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Volkswagen Polo R-Line launched in Europe

Like other German car manufacturer, tuning ordinary vehicles into performance models which Mercedes-Benz does it with its AMG line, BMW with its M range, Audi has its S and RS models… Now even Volkswagen has its R brand. Earlier this month, Volkswagen in Europe launched its new R-Line package for the Passat and now Polo [...]

Published by on May 8th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
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2014 Audi Q2 crossover in the works

The luxury car maker from Germany, Audi has been successfully selling the Audi Q range worldwide. This success has made the brand all the more ambitious which is now moving on the path of expansion of its Q range of crossovers with new models like Q2, Q4, Q6 and Q8 within next 2-6 years. For [...]

Published by on May 8th, 2012 at 11:05 am
Mahindra Verito facelift - 001
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Spied – Mahindra Verito facelift heavily camouflaged, yet again!

Earlier this month, we showcased a spy pictures of the upcoming Mahindra Verito facelift spotted by AutoCarIndia. Now the member of popular forum (Team-BHP) named MAS has spotted the same testing heavily camouflaged at Guduvanchery on NH45. Now it is evident that it is not the CS version but a facelift for the existing sedan. [...]

Published by on May 7th, 2012 at 09:05 pm
Mahindra Scorpio
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All-new Mahindra Scorpio to hit our roads in 2014

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has begun development of the all-new Scorpio. The new Scorpio is now codenamed as W105. The current Scorpio, now is almost 10 years old and is one of the best selling SUV in India. The Scorpio achieved yet another mark by selling 50,000 units in a single year. This achievement reaffirms [...]

Published by on May 5th, 2012 at 05:05 pm
2012 Maruti Ritz Facelift
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Firstlook – 2012 Maruti Ritz facelift revealed in Japan

We already know the largest Indian car maker Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to give Maruti Ritz hatchback a revamped look. Now the revamped version on the Ritz is already being showcased on Suzuki’s Japanese site as the Suzuki Splash hatchback and is expected to go on sale in Japan from the middle of this [...]

Published by on May 4th, 2012 at 03:05 pm
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Royal Enfield has launched it’s eagerly anticipated a 500cc Thunderbird at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi. The company is targeting touring enthusiasts with this cruiser. The bike gets distinctive ‘black’ styling and it is powered by a 500cc Unit Construction Engine (UCE) that makes 27.2bhp. “When we launched Thunderbird in 2002, it was a one-of-its kind model on the Indian roads that redefined the cruiser segment. Today, with the launch of the Thunderbird 500, fitted with the UCE and a host of design enhancements, Royal Enfield has again upped the ante in leisure motorcycling which we have been pioneering for over half a century in India. With touring enthusiasts forming the core of our customer base, the Thunderbird 500 gives them more power, comfort and style for long-distance riding,” Speaking at the launch, Siddhartha Lal MD & CEO of Eicher motors said. Powered by a Fuel Injected, 500 cc engine with Max power: 27.2 bhp @ 5250 RPM & 41.3 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. Which essentially means that the engine of the Classic 500 has been shared here. The Thunderbird’s ‘black’ engine is the first of several new styling elements on the bike. It gets a redesigned seat. The seat is split section seat where one can remove the pillion seat to rack-up more luggage, as well as new bungee points are provided to strap down the luggage. The handle bar has been changed to improve the bikes ergonomics, the pillion grab rail is also new and the bike also gets bungee points to tie luggage. The company is proud of their new creation, one can notice the company logo embossed on the LED tail lamp, foot pegs and Mirrors. The 500 also gets two digital trip meters to keep a track of total trip mileage and intermediate mileage. It comes with a 20-litre fuel tank and it also gets hazard lamps in the switch gear, which is a first for a motorcycle manufactured in India. Rear disk brakes mounted on the new oval section swing arm, supplied by Bybre, add to the stopping power of the bike. The price has not been officially announced so far.   3 Shades available in Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 - Midnight black Matt Metallic Black Arctic Winter Black   Enfield also showcased the Cafe Racer which is almost in final production form and will go on sale next year.  Also revealed was a new range of accessories for riders, which include jackets boots and more.   Also see - Bigger Bullets & diesel variants on Royal Enfield’s pipeline Royal Enfield plans 750cc and 1000cc bikes in India