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Force Motors Explorer SUV launch postponed

As we reported earlier, Force Motors had plans to launch the SUV in March-April 2011 but now it has deferred another 10 months. If the rumors are to be believed, the SUV might be called as Explorer that will directly compete with Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Safari. Force Motors is working towards the launch of a seven seater utility [...]

Published by on March 4th, 2011 at 02:03 am
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Volvo – Recycling can give an old truck a new lease of life

A truck straight off the factory assembly line may not be quite as new as it seems. One-third of the vehicle’s total weight consists of recycled metals. At least this is the case with Volvo Trucks. The Swedish manufacturer’s production system embraces the recycling of old trucks, whereby old becomes new in a sustainable process [...]

Published by on March 4th, 2011 at 01:03 am
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Piaggio – Aprilia Superbike in India soon!

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd – the Indian subsidiary of Piaggio & C s.p.a. of Italy, has unveiled that its superbike Aprilia RSV4motor bike will be fully imported, bookings will begin in April & follwed by a iconic two-wheeler Vespa LX 125 scooter in 2012. With this, Piaggio’s is all set to get pulses racing and the adrenaline [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 03:03 pm
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Mahindra Stallio faces Serious Setback

Mahindra Two Wheelers’ foray into the Indian motorcycle market has suffered a serious setback as their bread-and-butter Stallio economuter motorcycle has been grounded due to serious gearbox issues. While the firm is working feverishly to sort out the gearbox issues as soon as possible, dealers have stopped taking orders for the 110cc Stallio. Sales number of [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 03:03 pm
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2011 Volvo S60′s India Launch on March 10

The Swedish company is continuing its onslaught of new cars for India and just three months after the launch of the XC60 SUV comes the S60 saloon. Volvo’s newest and arguably boldest design in a long while, the S60 will also be the cheapest car on offer in India by far. First of all, the [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 02:03 pm
Spied Force LCV
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Spied – Force Motors LCV in Pune

What you see here is believed to be the next generation from Force Motors to take on Tata Motors, Piaggio and Mahindra. We’re uncertain about the displacement, payload capacity or dimensions of the truck. Force Motors could position this under the Trump 15 whose payload capacity is rated at 790kg. Perhaps this is a half-tonne payload truck [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
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2011 Geneva – Skoda VisionD Concept

Geneva Motor Show 2011 Skoda showcased a glimpse of the future by unveiling a design concept car called the Skoda Vision D. The economic goals set by the carmaker require a new focus drawing on the inspiration of a tradition stretching back for more than 110 years. The concept’s short overhangs and long wheelbase tell us future Skoda’s will [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 11:03 am
Ford Fiesta Classic spied
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Spied – Ford Fiesta Classic

Anything-on-wheels.com has spied the Fiesta Classic, a stripped down version of Fiesta which will be soon launched in the Indian auto industry in order to fill the gap left behind by Ford Ikon. The car was spied bear Bangalore. Though there is only a single spy image and that too from the rear, it is [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 03:03 am
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2011 Geneva – Tata Pixel Concept Unwrapped!

Tata Pixel Concept Tata Pixel is Tata’s entry at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Based on the platform that already sits beneath the Nano, the rear-engined Pixel is just over three metres long but is capable, Tata says, of accommodating four adults. The design – the work of Tata’s own studios in India – incorporates [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 03:03 am
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Honda Brio Small Car Launch In March 2011

Japanese automobile giant Honda Motors has advanced the launch of its hatchback Brio in India. The company’s Indian subsidiary, Honda Siel Cars India earlier announced that the Brio will be launched in September this year. But, The Economic Times is reporting that Honda’s first Asia specific small car as preponed the launch by six month and according [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 02:03 am
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Budget 2011 – No Bump Up in Excise Duties in Car and Bike Prices!

It’s good news for the automobile industry in India which has been reporting a strong growth in past some time. Both the car makers and buyers had their worried about expected rise in car prices post Indian Union Budget 2011 as there were speculations in the industry about a potential increase of prices because of excise duty increase expected [...]

Published by on March 2nd, 2011 at 01:03 am
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Maruti Receives 350 Kizashi Bookings

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi, the recently launched sports sedan, has attracted more customers than the company may have anticipated and Maruti doesn’t know what it is doing when it comes up with a new product. The brand name has become very strong and reliable in India that people rely on it. The same goodwill and customer confidence is [...]

Published by on March 1st, 2011 at 01:03 am
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Spied – Renault Fluence Again

Indianautosblog.com Pune readers Mr Mayur and Mr Snatak managed to get hold of the yet to be launched Renault Fluence in Pune earlier today. Thanks to these spy shots, we now have a clear idea on what to expect from the French car maker. The readers have claimed that these interiors are fresh and top [...]

Published by on March 1st, 2011 at 01:03 am
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Toyota Kirloskar Begins Construction of its Engine Plant at Bidadi

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP), a joint venture of Toyota Motor, Toyota Industries Corp and Kirloskar Systems, today commenced the construction of its engine plant and the expansion of its existing transmission plant at Bidadi. This is part of the unit localisation project for Toyota’s Etios which involves setting up a new engine plant and [...]

Published by on February 28th, 2011 at 09:02 pm
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Bajaj launches New Discover 100

Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL), the leading Indian Two wheeler-maker, launched a new edition of its popular 100 cc bike Bajaj Discover in the Indian market on Thursday. The all new Discover 100 is the 2011 edition of this bike. The company said on the occasion that it has sold over 40 lakh Discover brand bikes [...]

Published by on February 28th, 2011 at 02:02 am
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The German luxury car manufacturer, Audi has launched the updated A4 saloon in the Indian market today at a starting price of Rs. 27.33 lakhs (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). The new Audi A4 offers considerable advantages over its predecessor and combines powerfully dynamic design with outstanding handling characteristics. This sporty and stylish new model is now available at Audi dealerships across the country. The refreshed A4 is a key rival to the recently revealed, sixth-generation BMW 3-series and the recently-updated Mercedes-Benz C-class. The reworked A4 gains a host of detailed styling and changes to its interior – all of which are aimed at setting it apart from the current model. Among the visual tweaks is a subtly altered front-end exterior styling. It features more curvaceous headlamp assemblies with reworked LED running lamps now appearing as a continuous band. Other changes include greater contouring to the bonnet, a new six-corner single-frame grille – which is painted grey on four-cylinder models and black on six-cylinders – as well as a re-profiled bumper carrying trapezoidal-shaped fog lamps. At the rear, there are new tail lamps with altered LED graphics and a new bumper. Inside, Audi has attempted to provide the face-lifted A4 with higher perceived quality and greater ease of use. This is achieved through a new steering wheel design, higher quality dashboard and centre console trim applications, detailed design changes to the switchgear (which Autocar India has often been critical of) and alterations to the optional MMI (multi-media interface). Under the hood, the car is offered with three engine options, a 1.8 TFSI petrol, 2.0TDI Diesel and 3.0TDI diesel with Quattro all-wheel drive; The 1.8-litre TFSI engine now produces an extra 10PS for a total of 170PS while peak torque has risen by 70Nm (250Nm earlier) and comes in earlier at 1400-3700rpm as compared to the previous range of 1500-4500rpm. It offers a fuel efficiency of 15.64 km/l (ARAI) – fuel efficiency has improved by 25 percent compared to its predecessor. The 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine produces 143 BHP of power at 4200 RPM and 320 Nm of torque between 1750 to 2500 RPM. It offers an fuel efficiency of 16.55 km/l (ARAI). The 3-litre six-cylinder diesel mill also gets a bump up of 5PS to 245PS while the 500Nm of torque is delivered slightly lower and longer in the rev range (1500-3000rpm, 1400-3250rpm). It is mated to a 7 speed S Tronic transmission sending power to the wheels via Audi’s Quattro Permanent All Wheel Drive. Audi claims an average improvement of 10% in fuel efficiency of the new A4. “The new Audi A4 with its progressive design, efficient driving dynamics and class defining interiors will take the driving experience to a new paradigm for all our customers. The young and sleek looks will appeal to the younger generation who have arrived in life and are looking to affirm their status and positions among their peers. The engines with their superior technology will give better fuel efficiencies while the new and improved lines and interiors will certainly turn heads and add to the comfort and luxury that one expects from Audi. The outstanding sales performance in the first quarter of 2012 of its predecessor encouraged us to pre-pone the launch of the new Audi A4”, said Mr. Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India Audi continues to be the fastest growing luxury car brand in India. The brand with the four rings continues to be the market leader in the sports car segment with Audi R8, Audi RS5 and now Audi TT and in the luxury SUV segment in India with Audi Q5 and Audi Q7. The launch of the new Audi A4 will strengthen Audi’s A range of limousines and will further consolidate Audi’s leadership position in the segment. It is now concentrating on expanding its sales and service network, especially in smaller towns. Prices of 2012 Audi A4 (All Ex-showroom, Maharashtra) - 2012 Audi A4 Petrol 1.8 TFSI : Rs 27.33 lakh 2012 Audi A4 Diesel 2.0 TDI : Rs 29.38 lakh 2012 Audi A4 Diesel 3.0 TDI Quattro : Rs 38 lakh   Also see  - Spied – New Audi A4 dropped camouflage in Mumbai   See more pictures of  2012 Audi A4 -