2013 TOYOTA RAV4

Toyota going to launch 2013 all new RAV4 on early 2013 in european markets.

2013 MERCEDES S- CLASS SPY PICS

Mercedes going to launch new generation s- class in india on mid 2013,It's price range was 80 lakhs -1 crore.

2014 TOYOTA COROLLA PICS

Toyota going to launch corolla asia pacific model in india on mid 2014.

Toyota to launch new cars.

After decades of emphasizing staid reliability, Toyota wants to start running with the cool kids.

2014 Audi A4 PICS"

Audi is going to launch all new A4 in 2014 ,on A4 ownwards they are going to change their design language.

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Friday 30 December 2011

TOYOTA ETIOS CAR SALES COME AT 5 TH POSITION IN INDIA


TOYOTA ETIOS CAR SALES COME AT 
5 TH POSITION IN INDIA




Toyota Etios compact car come at 5th position in Indian.


Toyota Motor Corp ( TMC )has been receiving good response to their Etios which was launched in December 2010. In the past 12 months the company has seen increased sales in india .


Therefore, the annual production of the car will be increased three times by 2013 from the present 210,000 units, said Hiroshi Nakagawa, President of Toyota Kirloskar Motors Pvt. Ltd. The Japanese vehicle manufacturer will be reviewing the production costs to increase sales of Etios Toyota.


Between January & November 2011, the sales of Etios have increased by 67% Year-over-Year, helping the company sell a total 112,000 vehicles between the 11 months. This resulted in company’s fifth largest share in the Indian car market, as reported by the company officials.


To increase sales of Etios Toyota will be reviewing their production costs to as to ensure lower prices and offer Indian customers what they desire.


Etios is a compact car with highly luxurious interiors which the company offers for a price of Rs.4, 94,000 for the base model. The company plans on increasing their dealerships across Indian and developing their exports from the country to countries of South Africa as well.

MITSUBISHI GOING TO LAUNCH OUTLANDER HYBRID IN 2013


MITSUBISHI GOING TO LAUNCH OUTLANDER HYBRID IN 2013





Mitsubishi is working on its next-generation Outlander SUV, inspired by the recent PX-MiEV and PX-MiEV II concepts.


While the Mitsubishi MiEV concepts utilise a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain, the new Mitsubishi  Outlander is expected to stick with conventional petrol and diesel hearts.


A hybrid version of the new SUV has been expected since the first PX-MiEV was revealed in 2009, and a new report in Japan's Nikkei business paper this week suggests it could arrive as soon as 2013.

Source – motor report

BAJAJ PULSAR 135 LS LAUNCHED


           BAJAJ PULSAR 135 LS LAUNCHED







The cosmetic treatment of new BAJAJ PULSAR 135 LS was launched & match Bajaj is assembling the exterior body using differently coloured panels.


Update colour is only located on the existence of black striping on the Shroud and the presence of dark shades on the back of the P135. This is certainly different from previous versions where the distribution of colour is so solid from front to back. Visible at a glance no changes specs of engine & the other parts.  Facelifted version of this bike was in three colour variants available in red, blue and black solid.


The Pulsar line up, the 135 LS gets a gold-silver coloured clutch cover and all black finish on the rear grab rails and the clip-on style handlebars. Mechanically, the bike remains the same. The bike’s 135 cc engine still pumps out a healthy power figure of 13.5 PS @9000 RPM and a decent torque of 11.4 Nm@7500 RPM.

It may be noted that 135LS is the first Pulsar to boast 4 valve/cylinder engine layout , lightweight characteristic & a styling package that marks a departure from the traditional Pulsar design.


The New Pulsar 135 LS price is about Rs. 52,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi ).

NEW CONCEPT OF BUGATTI SUPER SEDAN BY DEJAN HRISTOV


NEW CONCEPT OF BUGATTI SUPER SEDAN BY DEJAN HRISTOV








All are waiting for a major international motor show to see what kind of "significant" design changes Bugatti has made to its original Galibier concept, as confirmed earlier this year by the brand's new CEO, Wolfgang Duerheimer, but in the meantime, here's a new design study for a Bugatti saloon that was sent to us by Dejan Hristov.


While a little rough on the edges, Hristov's Bugatti Super Sedan design concept proposes a different look that draws closer to the firm's Veyron 16.4 coupe than the Galibier showcar.


New BUGATTI  coming with instead of four traditional doors, the Super Sedan recomends a pair of large Gullwing-style doors that negate the need for a B pillar offering an easier access to the interior that can seat four passengers.





Source : Dejan Hristov,Carscoop

Thursday 29 December 2011

SPY PHOTOS OF BMW 1 SERIES, 3 - DOOR


           SPY PHOTOS OF BMW 1 SERIES, 3 - DOOR











The new BMW 1 Series . The Chinese website auto.sohu.com has in fact published the drawings of the house used to register the patent version of 3 doors . The car should debut internationally , next fall & arrive in dealerships by the end of 2012.


We expected, the three-door carries the bulk of the five-door's design language, with only the tapered roofline standing out as an obvious styling difference.


Whether we'll see a 1 Series - badged Coupe and Cabriolet in the future is unclear - while those body styles are likely, reports over the past year suggest BMW will give the pair a new 2 Series badge and their own unique styling.


                 MECHANICAL UNCHANGED
  

No changes are also announcing the mechanics. The engine range will match that of the BMW 1 Series 5-door, 1.6 engine with turbo direct injection of gasoline available in two power levels, 136 and 170 hp and the 2.0 turbo diesel available in three different steps: 116, 143 and 185 CV. Depending on the engine, the gearbox can be manual or automatic six-speed eight reports: all-wheel drive is later. The 3-door should lead to debut on the 1 Series also 2.0 four-cylinder turbo with 245 hp, which will equip the sports version of the 128th and is available on the Z4 and X1 ( here for more) and the new 3 Series 328th.


            OTHER VERSIONS COMING SOON


In addition, during 2013, the family of the BMW 1 Series will grow further with the arrival of the Coupe and Cabriolet variants: should be proposed as Series 2 . For 2014, however, would have expected the debut of the GT version (a crossover style 5 Series GT) and the station wagon, which will aim to compete with the Audi A3 Sportback next generation ( Here to learn more ) .

The lifestyle-focused 1er is expected to join its five-door sibling sometime in 2012, offering the same 1.6 litre petrol and 2.0 litre diesel engines that drive the current range








Source – alvolante,motorreport, auto.sohu



HERO MOTO CORP TAKED ULTRA MOTORS


       HERO MOTO CORP TAKED ULTRA MOTORS







Hero Moto Corp joins the green brigade by acquiring British electric bike maker Ultra Motors. Hero has long been associated with the British brand.Hero used to be responsible for the EV manufacturer’s Indian operations.


Hero Moto Corp. has introduced a brand christened Hero Eco that consists of sub brands like Hero Electric, Hero Exports, Hero Cycles, Mediva, Winn and Hero Ecotech.


It’s quites clear that the manufacturer is getting aggressive to cover up the recent losses by entering into a few foreign markets. The manufacturer plans to invest Rs. 450 Crore in to their eco-friendly brands over next coming 5 years. It may be noted that the recently held grand launch event in London was a little effort by manufacturer to make the west take notice of the brand.

SPY PHOTOS OF CHEVROLET TAVERA CRDI


  SPY PHOTOS OF CHEVROLET TAVERA CRDI






Chevrolet ( GM ) India is going to launch the Facelifted  2012 Tavera in late February or early March.


The 2012 Chevrolet Tavera facelifted ,spied ahead of its Auto Expo unveiling , body –stripes , New  design alloy wheels & a special dual tone colour . No visible changes to the luggage door and tail lamps hint this is a milder facelift than we first expected. Under the mildly revised body, there lies the bulk of changes. The 2.5-liter diesel engine sourced from Isuzu has been traded in for a Sonalika - sourced 2-liter CRDI developing 100PS with controlled by an ECU sourced from electronic components supplier Continental.


Source – IAB , MOTORBEAM

Wednesday 28 December 2011

Sweet Video of Toyota 86/GT86 Behind the Scenes: Drifting, Testing, Tracking

The Video of Toyota 86/GT86 Behind the Scenes: Drifting, Testing & Tracking




HONDA‘S NEXT-GENERATION MODELS TO GET LIGHTER & SIMPLER


HONDA‘S NEXT-GENERATION MODELS TO GET LIGHTER & SIMPLER







According to reports in the Japanese media , Honda will now roll out a range of weight-saving measures for its next round of all-new models.


Vehicle bodies are now larger, stronger and safer than ever before. They're also much heavier than cars of years gone by, mainly due to the increased amount of steel used in constructing the chassis.


Many manufacturers are starting to use high-strength steels in critical parts of the car's frame , however Honda is also expected to start changing the way its vehicles are constructed to help shave even more kilos off the final product.
Instead of bolting exterior panels onto the chassis, Honda will instead weld these panels directly onto the car's frame; reducing the amount of fasteners and reinforcements used and thus lowering the car's overall mass.


More efficient designs for other car components will also reduce the amount of meterials used, as well as simplify production lines.


Honda's plan involves spending tens of billions of Yen to upgrade plants in Japan and overseas, with its smaller product lines the first to undergo the weight-saving initiative.


Honda's quirky N Box kei car ( pictured ) is the first model to feature the new construction techniques, and Honda says the new N Box is 10 percent lighter than its predecessor as a result.


Thanks to its simpler construction, the new N Box is also cheaper to build - something that Honda hopes will give it an edge in emerging markets like India and China.






Source - motorreport

AUDI A3 SEDAN CONFIRMS FOR 2012 IN INDIA


AUDI A3 SEDAN CONFIRMS FOR 2012 IN INDIA







If you dreamed of buying an Audi but the A4 sedan is a little beyond your budget, we bring to you a news that should set you excited.


 The AUDI  has confirmed launching the new A3 sedan in 2012. Luckily for our India will be one of the first countries to get the new entry-level Audi. In all probability, the Audi A3 will be priced very aggressively to take on the arch rival-BMW.


The A3 is a part of a really long list of future Audi vehicles but the others from the list might not make it to the sub continent any time soon. The list includes the hybrid version of the luxurious A8 and the all electric version of the R8 sportscar. Also, Audi should be unveiling the revamped A4 at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo.




Source - motoroids

SPY SHOT OF BMW i8


              SPY SHOT OF BMW i8









     




The spy photos of the BMW i8 production prototype model. Seeing first time, this pre-production BMW i8 mule showing the what the i8 will look like with production body parts & styling.


Comparison to i8 Concept Model :








Although this pre-production i8 tracks the concept version's styling generally, as expected, there are some significant changes from the i8 concept model .The front fascia has lost a bit of its shark nose front slant with a new lower front bumper design, which protrudes more than that on the concept. Also, the headlights have been moved forward to the edge of the hood. This comes as no surprise considering the fact that the extremely deeply set headlights on the concept i8 would likely limit the area which the headlights can illuminate.


The hood and windshield are now more traditional and the windshield no longer joins the hood area as it did in the concept version. The doors now appear bigger, come down lower, and are no longer set deeper in than the rest of the car's side body panels. This should allow for much easier ingress/egress than the concept, which, because of its small door opening and thick doorsill, appeared very difficult to climb in and out of. The side view mirrors move from the concept's A-pillar to a traditional location on the doors and the door handles have moved down as well. The rest of the body sculpting on the lower sides of the car thankfully remain very similar to the concept i8.


The rear of the pre-production i8 sees the retention of the concept's shoulder wings and floating tail lights, but the lower part of the rear end is difficult to discern currently as it remains clad in very concealing camouflage. There appears to be several purposely placed camouflage panels to purposely deceive - for example, the two protuding bulbous round lights (which will certainly not be a part of the production car).


The pre-production i8 ditches the futuristic wheels of the concept models in favor of more traditional split-spoke alloy wheels, which appear to be wrapped in much thicker tires than those on the concept models.


A sharkfin atenna is attached to what is likely a carbon fiber roof.


Not much of the interior can be discerned from these photos.



Powertrain & Sales Target :


The concept i8 specs should give a great idea of what to expect for the production i8 model. The concept i8 features a high performance 3-cylinder petrol engine ( 164 kW ) in rear with i3's electric motor ( limited to 96 kW ) in front, resulting in total torque of 550 Nm (300Nm petrol engine + 250 Nm electric motor ).


Here are the concept i8's previously released vitals ( subject to change in the production model, of course ) :
·         3-cylinder petrol engine ( 164kw ) in rear with i3's electric motor  (limited to 96 kW ) in front
·         550 Nm ( 300Nm petrol engine + 250 Nm electric motor )
·         3 driving modes - electric, petrol, or both engines at once
·         1,480 kg
·         0-100kph ( 62mph ): 4.6 seconds
·          Top speed: 250kph  (limited )
·         2.7 L/100km fuel economy
·         35km pure electric range
·         4 seater
·         50:50 distribution
·         When to expect for launch : 2014


Sales and price targets for the i8 are yet undetermined, although it is known that the production i8 will launch in 2014. According to Ian Robertson, BMW’s global sales and marketing boss, "Our sales will strongly depend on legislation. Not only by big markets like the U.S. or China, but by local city authorities and their terms of taxation," Robertson said. "If a city like Amsterdam or London decides that you get a tax reduction, then sales will boost."


The Vision Efficient Dynamics concept on which the i8 is based is currently starring in Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol on the big screen.








Source - bimmerpost

Tuesday 27 December 2011

TATA IS UPGRADING NANO CARS CABLES BEING RECALLED FOR REPLACING THE STARTER MOTOR


TATA IS UPGRADING NANO CARS  CABLES BEING RECALLED FOR REPLACING THE STARTER MOTOR







Tata Motors recalling as many as 140000 Nano compact cars for replacing the starter motor provided in them. We spoke about how Tata denied calling this exercise a ‘recall’ and labelled it as ‘replacement exercise’ being done to make the car perform even better. Now, it won’t be surprising if the deed is being done because of more than half a dozen incidents of the engine compartment of the car catching fire.



Today, we bring to you the information that the starter motor is not all that is being replaced by the manufacturer.The alternator and the accelerator cable of the car have shown many incidences of failure. This has lead to cases of Nanos being stranded in the middle of nowhere. The problem of snapping of the Nano’s accelerator cable is quite common.  These cables are being replaced by the manufacturer to improve the reliability of the car.




The 2012 Tata Nano comes factory fitted with upgraded started motor and cables and this upgrade sure makes the latest edition of the car much more trustworthy than the initial versions. This all appears to be an experience of  deja vu to us. Remember the Indica and Indica V2?






Source – motoroids, IndianCarsBikes

MARUTI SUZUKI GOING TO SHOWCASE A MINI CONCEPT OF SUV AT AUTO EXPO 2012


MARUTI SUZUKI GOING TO SHOWCASE A MINI CONCEPT OF SUV AT AUTO EXPO 2012






Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is going  to unveil a compact SUV concept at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo. It seems like India’s leading car manufacturer will develop a product to take on the Premier Rio and upcoming Mahindra Xylo and S101 mini-SUVs. Korean automobile giant Hyundai is also planning to showcase a compact SUV at the expo, while we will see the global premiere of the Ford EcoSport crossover. The Ford EcoSport is based on the popular Fiesta’s platform.Maruti Suzuki’s official website is displaying some teaser images labelled as ‘upcoming attractions’ and by the looks of it, they sure belong to a compact SUV concept. It may be noted that the concept SUV’s grille pays homage to the one seen on the popular Suzuki Jimny. For those who are unaware of the capable off roader, Jimny is a successor to the legendary mountain goat- the Gypsy in many international markets.





In India, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) has been selling the Gypsy on order and main customers include the armed and para military forces. Gypsy has a perception of being a guzzler and the lack of availability of a diesel engine has made it a lot worse. Gypsy’s successor will greet the market with an option of buying the SUV with either the technologically advanced K12 motor or the tried and tested VGT Multijet diesel engine, which might be just what the doctor has ordered.


Safely expect us to report more on this mini SUV in coming times. Stay tuned on automotoring.blogspot.com                    ..............

Source - motoroids

TOYOTA NEW TRD AQUA / PRIUS C HYBRID IN JAPAN


TOYOTA NEW TRD AQUA / PRIUS C HYBRID IN JAPAN







Toyota launched the all-new Aqua hybrid that will be marketed as the Prius C in markets outside of Japan and which will make its North American debut at the forthcoming Detroit Motor Show in January.

On the same day that the regular Aqua went on sale in its home market, Toyota's TRD racing and performance division announced a slew of tuning upgrades for the sub-compact hatchback.


The exterior packages are TRD's offerings include a new front apron with additional air vents and optional LED daytime running lights, matching side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser in a matte black finish.









The interior packages are there's a new TRD push-button start while performance mods are limited -for the time being- to a sports exhaust system with a pair of chrome tailpipes, larger alloy wheels and a suspension package with new springs and shock absorbers that lower the car's ride height.


TRD said that it will release more styling accessories and performance mods in the near future.


Source - carscoop.blogspot

TATA MANZA HYBRID WITH REFRESHED AT AUTO EXPO 2012


TATA MANZA HYBRID WITH REFRESHED AT AUTO EXPO 2012


                                         This image is only for illustration





Tata Motors is going to showing  big at the Auto Expo 2012. In the Auto Expo 2010, Tata showcased Tata Indica Electric Vehicle which was an instant attraction at the Tata Pavilion. This time, the eco-friendly car will be the Tata Indigo Manza Sedan with a Hybrid Drivetrain. We expected that it will be a highly fuel efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid with Fuel efficiency of the tune of 30+ KMPL.




The refreshed styling EV became the blue print for the refreshed Tata Indica Vista for India. The new Tata Manza Diesel-electric Hybrid may be a glimpse of the exteriors of future Manza at the Auto Expo 2012. Hybrid cars are known for their high fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions as a combination of Diesel engine and Electric Motors run by battery can take on the load of the car differently under different driving conditions making the car run at the maximum efficiency levels at most of the times. This ensures better fuel efficiency and lower tailpipe emissions along with improved performance. The reason why we don’t see many such cars on India roads is that they cost more to manufacture and thus offset the fuel savings. But with constantly evolving technologies and drop in the price of Hybrid vehicles, the future does seem greener. Also with the rising costs of fuel, greener alternatives will make more sense in the coming years making Hybrid and electric cars more popular.


Source  –  carblogindia