AUTOBITES

Toyota Etios Liva Diesel test drive review

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:34:00 +0000

Toyota Etios Liva Diesel First Impression Toyota Etios Liva Diesel was a very important launch for Toyota, following the success of the sedan Etios. The Toyota Qualis has made the brand synonymous with supreme quality. Though discontinued now, its users still vouch for it. Entering the hatch segment was not a surprising decision that Toyota [...]

Honda is working on a compact MPV (codenamed 2NH)

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:53:59 +0000

Honda is looking at increase its market share in the Indian market with the launch of new products such as the new Civic and CR-V. These two cars might not bring such an increase in volumes for Honda. The Japanese automaker is working on a compact MPV (codenamed 2NH), which will hit the markets by [...]

Honda has 1000 such outlets, where sales and service of Honda 2-wheelers planing to double its touch points to 2000 by March 2013

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:39:49 +0000

Last week Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India launched the Dream Yuga in India. The company also revealed its new brand identity, which clearly showcases that the Japanese automaker is targeting the common man in India. Honda wants volumes, it wants to overtake Bajaj and Hero for the numero uno position in 2-wheelers by 2020. There [...]

Fiat Punto Sport variant

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:16:35 +0000

Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of the Italian marquee Fiat S.p.A unveiled Punto Sport variant in Pune. The Punto Sport variant was launched at Fiat Caffé in Pune. This is the second Fiat Caffé in India and India is the only country to have two such exclusive dealerships. Remember there are only [...]

Chevrolet plans for the launch of its all-new mini SUV christened the Trax

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:12:07 +0000

Chevrolet plans for the launch of its all-new mini SUV christened the Trax. The image of Trax has been revealed by the company and it will make its debut in September at the Paris Motor Show. Trax looks somewhat similar to the Captiva. The new mini SUV of Chevrolet is to be built on the [...]

The white Tata Nano in Jay Leno’s garage

Admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:25:27 +0000

Jay Leno America’s most famous personality and a comedian by fame and a big car collector, has a new addition to his garage and it’s a Tata Nano!!! Yes many people, who know him and his Big Dog Garage, might be taken into a little surprise because on May 12th Jay Leno in his Facebook [...]

Honda Dream Yuga 110cc motorcycle launched today in Indiaat Rs 44642

Admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:12:21 +0000

Honda Dream Yuga 110cc motorcycle launched today in India. Dream Yuga is the HMSI’s second mass segment motorcycle is priced at Rs 44642 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The company has also announced to get in Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as a brand ambassador of the company. Dream Yuga is powered by a 109cc engine that generates 8.5-bhp [...]

Porsche Team Germany player has broken into the world Top 10 for the first time

Admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:19 +0000

Angelique Kerber has fulfilled her big dream one week before the French Open starts in Paris. By reaching the semifinals of the two million dollar tournament in Rome, the Porsche Team Germany player has broken into the world Top 10 for the first time. For the 24-year-old German, who has already won the tournaments in [...]

BMW has released details of the new three-door M135i

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:27:03 +0000

BMW has released details of the new three-door M135i, boasting a 3.0-litre, straight six-cylinder engine with 235 kW and 450 Nm of torque, as well as M-suspension components and aerodynamically optimised body features. The official release follows the Concept M135i shown at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 in March. Developed specifically for the M Performance [...]

Hyosung GT250R Test Drive Review

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 07:58:01 +0000

Price Mumbai: Rs. 2.5 lakhs (est.) While motorcycle makers have a good line-up of 600cc plus bikes in their stable, it really is the 250cc segment where the real action lies. Kawasaki started it with the Ninja 250R almost 4 years back, only to be joined by Honda’s CBR250R last year. The KTM Duke 200 [...]

Ssangyong Motors planned-up to showcase a new Rexton at the forthcoming Busan Auto Show in Korea

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 07:35:34 +0000

Ssangyong Motors, a subsidiary of the largest Indian utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra, is all set to roll-out an upgraded version of its popular Sports Utility Vehicle Rexton in the global market. The company has planned-up to showcase a new Rexton at the forthcoming Busan Auto Show in Korea. There will be a number [...]

The recently unveiled Ferrari F12 Berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders that delivers an unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:09:01 +0000

The recently unveiled Ferrari F12 Berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders that delivers an unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics. Revealed to the world for the first time on Ferrari.com in preparation for its official debut at the Geneva [...]

Bajaj RE60 will be launch this diwali

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:52:13 +0000

While we were losing hope of the rick-replacing, CNG powered, Bajaj pocket rocket to ever make it into production, sources have confirmed that a 2012 launch is imminent. Eyeing to replace the notorious auto rickshaws, Bajaj gave a demonstration of the RE60 four-wheel passenger carrier. The Indian auto giant is a market leader in three-wheeler [...]

BMW is introducing the new entry-level variant of the BMW 5 Series 520i

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:47:37 +0000

The BMW F10 5 Series is one of the main reasons that BMW has managed to become the top luxury car brand in India. The German car maker has finally dethroned Mercedes from the top spot and has also managed to fight back competition from Audi. However, BMW is aware of the raging competition and [...]

Suzuki has launched its new 110cc Hayate motorcycle in India at a starting price of Rs.40,162

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:43:06 +0000

Suzuki has launched its new 110cc Hayate motorcycle in India at a starting price of Rs.40,162 (Ex-Pune). The five available shades of Hayate are white, black, grey, red and green. It is powered by a 112.8cc, four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. The engine is mated to a four-speed, all-down shifted gearbox. Hayate looks similar to Suzuki’s [...]

An upgraded A/C version of Mahindra Thar has been launched at a price of Rs.6.75 lakhs

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:04:34 +0000

An upgraded A/C version of Mahindra Thar has been launched at a price of Rs.6.75 lakhs (Ex – Mumbai). The new Thar features a factory-fitted air-con system. Powered by a 2.5-litre CRDe engine, the Thar delivers 105bhp of peak power. It is available in both BSIV and BSIII DI engine variants. Mr.Vivek Nayer, Senior VP, [...]

The New Pulsar 200 NS will be available pan India by July 2012

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:05:11 +0000

when will Bajaj be launching the Pulsar 200 NS. We have always maintained that the Pulsar 200 NS will be launched by the end of May and now confirmation has come from Rajiv Bajaj itself. The MD of Bajaj Auto has revealed in an interview to CNBC that the Pulsar 200 NS will be launched [...]

Grand Indian Road Trip superbikers were welcomed back in New Delhi by Castrol Power1 Brand Ambassador, Actor John Abraham

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:45:09 +0000

The Castrol Power1 supported Grand Indian Road Trip superbikers were welcomed back in New Delhi by Castrol Power1 Brand Ambassador, Actor John Abraham. The six superbikers – Sundeep Gajjar, SunilGupta, Sandeep Goswami, Himanshu Gupta, Abhishek Bhatt and Shivanshu Singh – are back in New Delhi after an exciting journey of 13,000 kms across India, covering [...]

Mitsubishi Cedia

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:33:08 +0000

The new Mitsubishi Cedia is a great sports car by Mitsubishi with an impressive rally heritage and that perfectly combines luxury and comfort. It is one of the most sold cars in Delhi at the moment and its sales are increasing all around India. The features are unbeatable: a 2.0 liter petrol engine with the [...]

Twin-Charged Toyota GT86 Sports FR Concept by Gazoo Racing

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:27:51 +0000

GRMN (Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring), the Toyota’s tuning house and motorsports partner, recently has completed a study based on Toyota GT86 Sports coupe. Dubbed the Sports FR Concept, which brings the coupe into racing model completed with its new twin-charged engine (turbocharger + supercharger) 320 horsepower, new suspension, and of course its new racing [...]