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		<title>Lamborghini Launches 50th Anniversary India Limited Edition Gallardo for Rs. 3.06 crore</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamza Ansari</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">The 50th anniversary celebration of <strong>Lamborghini</strong> hadn’t ended yet, trailed the fans till Italy, carmaker now launches new Gallardo LP 550-2 India Limited Edition for Rs. 3.06 crore ex showroom Maharashtra.</p>
<p>It is specifically made for India and that too in the very specific number “6”, out of which1 is already sold out. The car wears tricolor strip at centre and also the “India Serie Speciale” badge on driver-side’s quarter glass for the outer exclusivity. Whilst, the interiors too is given a feel of same, black colored dominance is captioned with orange and green stitches running across seats, dash and door trims. That’s all to say about it, yet nothing had been changed in technical terms. It frays existing 5.2 litre V10 petrol engine producing 550PS and 540 NM of torque, transmitting all the power to rear wheels via 6 speed manual gearbox.</p>
<p>“The India edition car represents a powerful and sophisticated tribute from the house of the raging bull, symbolic of our common ethos in aspiring for perfection. This reiterates our commitment to the India and enthusiasts of <a title=" Lamborghini Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=lamborghini"><strong>Lamborghini</strong></a>,” concludes Pavan Shetty, head of operations, Lamborghini India, for its top whack of 320 kmph and the 0-100 kmph run in 3.9 seconds.</p>
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		<title>Tata Motors Unveils Facelift Models of Nano, Indigo eCS and Sumo Gold: HORIZONEXT</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamza Ansari</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Said to be the big day for Tata Motors today, Indian carmaker had wowed us by revealing 8 upgraded badges across its 5 model plates. Namely, it is the facelift version of Nano, Indigo, and Sumo Gold. It too had tweaked Indica very minutely for the new avatar, and had provided Explorer Edition for the recently launched SUV Safari Storme.</p>
<p>Hence, the above mentioned names conclude only to five, the rest three are termed by automaker in eMax brand, which it had slated to post only the CNG badges. ‘eMax’ is now done with factory fitted CNG kits for Indigo, Indica and “<a title="Tata Nano is the Boost of Efficiency: Used Car Review" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/tata-nano-is-the-boost-of-efficiency-used-car-review.html"><strong>Nano</strong></a>”.</p>
<p>Overall, above mentioned new crisps made respectively to the circumference of (Tata’s) new strategy called “HORIZONEXT”. This strategy is said to focus on four major points that will say a lot about their future, just like what the Mahindra had achieved via ‘Rise’. Those four points are:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34481" title="Tata Motors Unveils Facelift Models of Nano, Indigo eCS and Sumo Gold" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Motors-Unveils-Facelift-Models-of-Nano-Indigo-eCS-and-Sumo-Gold.jpg" alt="Tata Motors Unveils Facelift Models of Nano, Indigo eCS and Sumo Gold" width="629" height="437" /></p>
<p>Intense product focus</p>
<p>Focus on world-class manufacturing practices</p>
<p>Enriched customer purchase experience</p>
<p>Consistent quality of service</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34482" title="Nano, Indigo eCS and Sumo Gold HORIZONEXT" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nano-Indigo-eCS-and-Sumo-Gold-HORIZONEXT.jpg" alt="Nano, Indigo eCS and Sumo Gold HORIZONEXT" width="630" height="360" /><br />
Speaking at Horizonext, Mr. Karl Slym, Managing Director, <a title=" Tata Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=tata"><strong>Tata</strong></a> Motors, said, “While the Indian automobile market has become intensely competitive, our goal is to enhance our market leadership in commercial vehicles and move to a strong podium finish in the passenger vehicle market. Horizonext is the next step in line with the company’s mission to be passionate in anticipating and providing the best vehicles and experiences that excite our customers globally. We are igniting that passion &#8212; so that customers are central to us, in what we are offering in our products, in the manner we are engaging with them at our dealerships, and in the processes we have adopted in servicing their vehicles.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34486" title="Tata Sumo Gold" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Sumo-Gold.jpg" alt="Tata Sumo Gold" width="632" height="429" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-34488" title="Tata Indica" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Indica-300x168.jpg" alt="Tata Indica" width="318" height="177" /> <img class="alignnone  wp-image-34483" title="Tata Indigo eCS" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Indigo-eCS-300x172.jpg" alt="Tata Indigo eCS" width="310" height="177" /><img class="alignnone  wp-image-34489" title="Tata Safari Storme" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Safari-Storme1-300x175.jpg" alt="Tata Safari Storme" width="309" height="177" /> <img class="alignnone  wp-image-34490" title="Tata Nano emax" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tata-Nano-emax-300x168.jpg" alt="Tata Nano emax" width="315" height="176" /></p>
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		<title>Aston Martin Reveals Vanquish Volante Convertible</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamza Ansari</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Yet the moment again,<strong> Aston Martin</strong> had grabbed our attention by revealing the drop-top-Vanquish, which is specifically termed as “Aston Martin Vanquish Volante”. It shares a lot with its coupe version and gives in that same luxurious feel by dropping its three layered roof in 14 seconds.</p>
<p>Vanquish Volante houses the coupe drawn 48-valve 5,935 cc V12 engine, comprising of all-alloy independent quad variable camshaft timing and the 11.0:1 compression ratio. The maximum power of 565 bhp (573 PS) at 6,750 rpm and the niche torque of 620 Nm (457 lb ft) at 5,500 rpm makes it a one to be the all time touring favorite. In fact, 2+2 seating capacity and the 78 liters fuel tank complements final touches to term of “luxurious cruising” on the Vanquish Volante badge.</p>
<p>‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed automatic gearbox is again the standard on this new Martin.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34463" title="Aston Martin" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Aston-Martin-2.png" alt="Aston Martin" width="631" height="441" /><br />
Two door whole carbon fiber body, single bi-xenon headlamps and LED tail lamps makes it to stand out from the whole crowd of plush automobile arena. One cannot even get his eyes off from interiors when it’s soaking in sun due to drop top. In the officials, <a title="Aston Martin Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=aston-martin"><strong>Aston Martin</strong></a> said interiors are most probably drawn from Vanquish coupe and the One-77.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34468" title="Aston Martin interiors" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Aston-Martin-interiors-1.png" alt="Aston Martin interiors" width="628" height="471" /></p>
<p>To suit our hairstyle, British carmaker had given three set of suspension namely normal, sport and track, so your hair may stay in the position where you had fixed them before sitting inside the car. Meanwhile, the next party appearance of yours in the drop top Aston will be no lesser than a celeb because the massive “£199,995” price tag attached to it will commence the deliveries by end of this year.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34464" title="Aston Martin Back View" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Aston-Martin-44-5.png" alt="Aston Martin Back View" width="630" height="301" /></p>
<p>That wasn’t all; the new Vanquish Volante can vanish from the vision in just quick amount of flairs, while framing the numbers it exactly said, 0-100 kmph length to be crossed in 4.1 seconds and the top whack of 295 kmph can be its pouncing best.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-34465" title="New Aston Martin" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/New-Aston-Martin-300x180.png" alt="New Aston Martin" width="307" height="184" /> <img class="alignnone  wp-image-34466" title="Aston Martin 2013" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Aston-Martin-2013-300x178.png" alt="Aston Martin 2013" width="308" height="183" /></p>
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		<title>Ford India to Boost Car Exports from India</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayan Sengupta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Ford Motor</strong> Company believes India can be a major zone for it to develop plus export additional vehicles to other regions even as it is cutting down manufacturing in proportion to the demand in the European market.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This declaration has been made by a top firm’s representative.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Betting high on the &#8216;B&#8217; or compact vehicle stage/chassis, international automobile firm also expects to produce positive sales capacity from the Asia Pacific zone in the coming time from the existing degrees, president and chief executive officer Alan Mulally told press people on June 17.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;The company will be shipping out Figo as well as <a title="Ford EcoSport Starts Reaching Dealership, Launch Soon: Spy Shots" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/ford-ecosport-starts-reaching-dealership-launch-soon-spy-shots.html"><strong>EcoSport</strong></a> vehicles out of the Indian market. The domestic facilities will back up the domestic market and also other zones,&#8221; stated Alan, who was in the city to flag off the company&#8217;s ground-breaking small SUV EcoSport at its domestic facility in close proximity to Chennai.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-34455" title="Ford EcoSport" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Ford-EcoSport-1.jpg" alt="Ford EcoSport" width="632" height="394" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Indian market is one of the 3rd of the 5 facilities internationally where EcoSport will be fabricated. The company has made an investment of approximately USD 142 million at its facility near here to launch the sport utility vehicle (SUV).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The production line is currently able to create 6 different vehicle bodies on single line and 10 versions of EcoSport.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Presently, the firm rolls out EcoSport at its facilities in Camacari (Brazil) in addition to Chongoing (China).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Later, the output will also begin at Rayong (Thailand) as well as Tatarstan (Russia).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As per Mulally, <strong>Ford Motor</strong> Company is drawing the advantages of its investments done in the Asia Pacific area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mulally said that there is big chance in the B &#8211; stage where different types of body panes or &#8220;hats&#8221; can be applied.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When asked about the firm losing out to the rivalry, which is disclosing innovative models every 3 month period, Mulally stated that Ford is concentrating on the B-section and there will be additional cars.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On the firm ready to shed about USD 2 million in European market in 2013 and whether would be shutting down any of its Europe-based facilities and ship out vehicles out of country, Mulally stated that the Europe is a major concern of all.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to Mulally, the headship in European nations is dealing with the financial reduction and a few are of the outlook that it has impacted.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He added that the company is re-equipping its European functioning and also reducing its production levels to go well with the demand.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As per Mulally, the company is still supplying engines to Jaguar in addition to Landrover models. The domestic firm got hold of 2 models from <a title="Ford Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=ford"><strong>Ford</strong></a> a few years ago.</p>
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		<title>Volvo Auto India aims at capturing 4.5% of Indian luxury car market</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayan Sengupta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most esteemed car makers in the world, Volvo, already has made a significant place in the Indian market through its Indian subsidiary, Volvo Auto India. The managing director has expressed his desire to extend the percentage it holds in the market, to 4.5% by the end of 2013.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Volvo is a Swedish car manufacturing company, centered in Gothenburg. The Volvo group was formed in 1915 but the automakers came into existence in 1927. Today <a title="Volvo Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=volvo"><strong>Volvo</strong></a> manufactures and sales trucks, buses, marine vessel parts, and even cars. In India, it specializes in making luxury cars.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The company&#8217;s MD, Tomas Ernburg, said in an interview that <strong>Volvo</strong> Auto India has seen a steep progress curve in the country. It had only 1% occupancy in the market in the year 2011 and in the year 2012, it had secured 3% occupancy. He said that Volvo will progress more and by the end of this year they will acquire 4.5% hold over the Indian luxury car market. Tomas also expressed his long term desire and plan of holding 15% market ownership by the year 2020.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34448" title="Volvo Auto India aims at capturing 4.5% of Indian luxury car market" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Volvo-Auto-India-aims-at-capturing-44.jpg" alt="Volvo Auto India aims at capturing 4.5% of Indian luxury car market" width="630" height="472" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Volvo Auto India emerged in the year 2007 and sold only 320 cars by the year 2011.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But now it has reached a sale of 850 cars across India. It has expressed the desire to sell 1000 cars by the end of this year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&#8217;s latest venture is V40 that was launched in Hyderabad. <a title="Volvo Launches V40 Cross Country in India at Rs. 28.5 lakh Ex Showroom Delhi" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/volvo-launches-v40-cross-country-in-india-at-rs-28-5-lakh-ex-showroom-delhi.html"><strong>V40 is a luxurious Cross Country</strong></a> car. It has an engine of 2 litre capacity. It has an automatic six- speed transmission in addition to a glass roof. It plans to sell 120 V40 units by the end of this year. It is priced 29.25 lacs rupees.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Volvo</strong> Auto India is planning to increase its area in the county and so is planning to open new retails in cities like Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata etc.</p>
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		<title>Mahindra and Mahindra rocks at the Pitch’s Brand 50 awards as it receives 2 awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayan Sengupta</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">There was a great anticipation for the Pitch&#8217;s Brand 50 awards. In all, there were 120 leading brands contending for the various categories, for the year 2013. Mahindra and Mahindra private Ltd, the leading automobile manufacturer in India, had a big jackpot at Pitch Brand 50 &#8211; Awards. <a title="Mahindra Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=mahindra"><strong>Mahindra</strong></a> was awarded two prestigious awards, in two different categories, giving it 2 consecutive wins on the fateful evening. The award winning product was Mahindra and Mahindra&#8217;s SUV, XUV500 for its sheer excellence and for surprising and exciting its consumers. The Mahindra and Mahindra&#8217;s Rise campaign, was also awarded on this evening at Pitch&#8217;s award.</p>
<p>Pitch Brands 50 &#8211; awards was held on the 12 of June this year in Gurgaon at Leela Kimpinski. As contenders for the various awards, there were in all 120 highly admired brands. Various categories for the award this year, were divided into 10 categories, some of which were -Ageless Brands, Impactful Launches, Buzzy Brands, Rechargers, Social Marketers etc. The deciding committee at the Pitch&#8217;s Awards had various consulting members, with Ramesh Jude Thomas, as the President. Of the 10 categories, <strong>Mahindra and Mahindra</strong> was awarded as winner in two of the categories, Buzzy Brands and Rechargers.</p>
<p>Mahindra&#8217;s SUV, model <a title="Mahindra XUV 500 Receives an Updated Tripmeter" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/mahindra-xuv-500-receives-an-updated-tripmeter.html"><strong>XUV500</strong></a>, was launched in the year 2011 and became very popular in India and recently in South Africa. It was awarded the first position at the 2012 Desert Storm Rally, which is the toughest test in India, for both the driver and the car. The car has a diesel engine with a total capacity of 2.2 litres. It was awarded the Buzzy Brands award at the Pitch&#8217;s brand 50 &#8211; awards, for the power of its drive and opinion regarding it among the consumers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34443" title="Mahindra XUV500" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mahindra-XUV500-1.jpg" alt="Mahindra XUV500" width="630" height="520" /><br />
The campaign launched by Mahindra and Mahindra, Rise, was awarded the Rechargers award at the Pitch brand 50 awards.With this award, it became evident that Mahindra and Mahindra has managed to keep its position in the market, even after so many years. What makes it more deserving is the fact, that all the 120 brands are popular and highly esteemed.</p>
<p>We hope that <strong>Mahindra and Mahindra</strong> continues to surprise it&#8217;s client and keep up with it&#8217;s image in the market.</p>
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		<title>After launching 10 generations, Mitsubishi finally decides to put Evo X to rest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayan Sengupta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You heard it right. One of the most favorite sport car series, Lancer Evolution, is going to end. Mitsubishi, so far has launched 10 generations of Lancer Evolution. Initially decided... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/after-launching-10-generations-mitsubishi-finally-decides-to-put-evo-x-to-rest.html">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">You heard it right. One of the most favorite sport car series, Lancer Evolution, is going to end. Mitsubishi, so far has launched 10 generations of Lancer Evolution. Initially decided to be sold only in Japan, this car made record sales in every international market. With each generation the car got better and still better. The latest of the series is Evo X (X is Roman number for 10). Mitsubishi has decided that now, no cars will be launched by it, under the tag of &#8220;Evo&#8221;. The cars coming ahead will be hybrids of the present Lancer.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mitsubishi came to existence in the year 1870. Presently, it is a group of several Japanese companies which have discrete business to carry. The logo of <strong>Mitsubishi</strong>, which is three red rhombus, literally means &#8220;Three Diamonds&#8221;. It began initially as a shipping firm and now after more than 100 years, it is active in an array of professional fields including shipping, mining, electronics, automotives, etc. All these companies linked together, and involved with different areas of specialization, has given Mitsubishi a world wide area of market. The industries meet once every month to discuss new proposals and analyze the monthly performance.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mitsubishi first launched Evolution Lancer in the year 1992. It was termed as Evo and with each generation more sophisticated versions entered the market. It was a sports car that had to conquer the Japanese market. But in the year 1998, it got an entry into the UK market through some fruitful dealership. Looking at the success it got there, <a title="Mitsubishi Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=mitsubishi"><strong>Mitsubishi</strong></a> started designing market specific Evo cars. Each model had the 4- wheel drive and a turbo charged two liter engine.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34457" title="Mitsubishi Evo X" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mitsubishi-Evo-X-77.jpg" alt="Mitsubishi Evo X" width="629" height="492" /><br />
The tenth generation Evo X was launched in the domestic market in 2007 and in the year 2008 it reached USA, Canada and UK. It had brilliant framework with all aluminium</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">body. The wheels were made of alloy with a diameter of 16 inches. Outmost care was taken regarding the driver&#8217;s and passenger&#8217;s safety. There is a six transmission, dual clutch gear. Though brilliant in every way and with a huge market, Mitsubishi has announced termination of the Evo series.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mitsubishi</strong> now plans to work on cars with fully electric motor or at least hybrids. It will be launching 8 of such cars by 2015. It plans to make a sports car that goes one step ahead of the outstanding Evolution series.</p>
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		<title>Nissan’s successful ventures, Evalia and Sunny to get a facelift in the months to come</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ayan Sengupta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nissan had launched its utility van, Evalia, in the month of September, last year. After its launch, Evalia became very popular in the international market. Although it had a van... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/nissans-successful-ventures-evalia-and-sunny-to-get-a-facelift-in-the-months-to-come.html">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Nissan had launched its utility van, Evalia, in the month of September, last year. After its launch, Evalia became very popular in the international market. Although it had a van platform, it was a lot more spacious than any other car in its competition. Now it has been revealed that, Evalia will be getting upgraded in the next few months to come. The van is being given some high class touch ups to raise its market value. Another reason for it to be upgraded can be, to overcome some of the prominent short comings in the original version of Evalia. Another of its car, Nissan Sunny, will also be subjected to a face lift soon in the year ahead, after Evalia.</p>
<p>Nissan is an automobile company, which is located in Japan. <strong>Nissan</strong> is estimated to be the 6th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. One of the most remarkable features of any Nissan vehicle is its VQ engine technology, which has been termed as the best in the world for 14 years in a row.</p>
<p>Evalia, model number NV200, is basically an MUV launched by Nissan. It is estimated to be the best selling van-platform based vehicle in the world, presently. It is said that Nissan Evalia, being so spacious and fuel efficient, will slowly be taken as the new models for cabs and taxis in the international markets.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34433" title="Nissan Evalia" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nissan-Evalia.jpg" alt="Nissan Evalia" width="631" height="375" /><br />
In the original <a title="Nissan Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=nissan"><strong>Nissan</strong></a> the second slider door had impractical windows and no AC vents. This will be changed in the upgraded version. The slider door, will now have appropriate windows and the back seats too will get individual AC vents. The exterior too, will be made a bit more stylish, to give the flavor of style.</p>
<p><a title="DC Designed Nissan Sunny is fit for an Emperor" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/dc-designed-nissan-sunny-is-fit-for-an-emperor.html"><strong>Nissan Sunny</strong></a> too will get its cosmetic treatment and will soon hit the market with a few added features. One of the additions made include, provision of Bluetooth connectivity and USB on the music system. The seat cover fabric will too undergo a change. Addition of a reverse parking camera might also take place.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34434" title="Nissan Sunny" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nissan-Sunny.jpg" alt="Nissan Sunny" width="629" height="463" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Along with Evalia and Sunny, a new SUV is being planned by Nissan. Terrano, as it is called, will be launched by the month of September this year.</p>
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		<title>2014 Suzuki Swift Revealed “Unintentionally”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamza Ansari</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Yes, there are some mistakes which the carmakers commits, and at times they prove costly as well. But however, on the other hand we get a chance to do the sneak peak for some of their upcoming model plates in between that duration.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This time it is the turn of Swift, which is the heartthrob of Indian auto fraternity.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As learnt, the Belgium wing of <a title="Maruti Suzuki declares June as " href="http://www.indiandrives.com/maruti-suzuki-declares-june-as-exchange-month.html"><strong>Suzuki</strong></a> had by mistakenly posted the images of 2014 Swift on internet which stood there for enough of a time that any person can copy it in his hard disk and get the maximum extracts. By that way we got a chance to see what the facelift version of Swift will look like in the future. And but obviously the makers had now removed it from their official page. But we then got it posted on our blog for you to view it in all the galore.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Looking at the images it can be said, most of the cues are borrowed from new Hyundai i20. Bits like daytime running LED lights infused in the fog lamps clog, signal indicators engulfed in the ORVMs, and the significantly noticeable golden brown paint job, makes this hatchback more attractive than before.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34425" title="2014 Suzuki Swift" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2014-Suzuki-Swift.jpg" alt="2014 Suzuki Swift" width="630" height="398" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">However, no changes expected in the technical specifications, will stay same with the 1.2 litre K-Series 4 cylinder petrol engine producing 94 bhp at its best, and the diesel variant of 1.3 litre DDIS churning out 74 bhp at max.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These much tweaks are almost not enough against the expectations of our new Swift innings; but as it will be received at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September the feedbacks from automotive masters will definitely put it in the place to dig more gravely into the matters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34426" title="2014 Suzuki Swift Back View" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2014-Suzuki-Swift-Back.jpg" alt="2014 Suzuki Swift Back View" width="629" height="419" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And we hope India will be the first to receive it in the latest, because a major part of its sales comes from our homeland itself.</p>
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		<title>Porsche Launches Cayman S in India at Rs. 93.99 lakh Ex Showroom Delhi</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Already boasting a cool German family, Porsche finally launched Cayman S in India at Rs. 93.99 lakh ex showroom Delhi. It produces 321bhp and 37.7kgm of torque from 3.4 litre... <a class="meta-more" href="http://www.indiandrives.com/porsche-launches-cayman-s-in-india-at-rs-93-99-lakh-ex-showroom-delhi.html">Read more <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Already boasting a cool German family, <a title="Porsche Cars in India" href="http://newcars.indiandrives.com/cardetails.php?make=porsche"><strong>Porsche</strong></a> finally launched Cayman S in India at Rs. 93.99 lakh ex showroom Delhi.</p>
<p>It produces 321bhp and 37.7kgm of torque from 3.4 litre flat-six engine that sends all the power to rear wheels and operates shifts via a seven-speed PDK transmission. It has the stretching top whack of 281kmph, whereas the 0-100kmph sprint is completed in 5.38 seconds.</p>
<p>19-inch wheels are standard.</p>
<p>On inside one can get the optional 7-inch touchscreen, whilst of the Burmester sound system and bi-colour leather packages amongst others.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-34408" title="Porsche Cayman S" src="http://www.indiandrives.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Porsche-Cayman-S.jpg" alt="Porsche Cayman S" width="630" height="417" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And this time, Mumbai-kars can rejoice over Delhi-ites in terms of pricing, as the automaker had marked it a bit lower in the financial capital of India which just stood brilliantly for Rs. 92.27 lakh ex showroom (Mumbai).</p>
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