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Swift vs i20? Which One To Buy?

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Classic 500 Desert Storm Road Test Review

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What Is The Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS?

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The Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS is a CBR1000R clone with KTM mechanicals.

Hitler's Reaction To 2012 Pulsar Delay

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Fluidic Hyundai Verna Automatic Review

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Singapore - The Monaco Of The East

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I am a big fan of motorsports, specially Formula 1. Also since I love Formula 1 so much, I can't miss any race at all. Now if you add glamour and parties to any race, it instantly becomes the must visit event. One such event is the Singapore Grand Prix, which is slowly taking the position of Monaco Grand Prix as the most happening race in the season. Other than the night race and the fantastically designed grand stands, the Singapore Grand Prix is the most grueling race for the drivers.

If you though concentration is easy think again. A two hour race which makes you sweat like crazy and you know what parties you will be visiting soon. Can you concentrate on the race at such a time? Difficult but all Formula 1 drivers just do that. With the tight corners and turns and the awesome parties, the Singapore circuit is soon become the Monaco of the East.

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New Tudor Watch Inspired By Porsche

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All New Maruti Swift Road Test

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New Maruti Suzuki Swift 2011 Price

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Maruti Suzuki will launch the all new Swift 2011 and the prices and other information are out. The Swift ZXi is priced at Rs. 6.8 lakhs, whereas the Swift ZDi is priced at Rs. 7.6 lakhs. The prices are on-road, Delhi. Checkout all the information on price, engines, mileage and colours of the new Maruti Swift.

Hyundai Verna Fluidic Video Review

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When Will Indian Insurance Companies Treat Us Better

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India is catching up quickly in the insurance field. We have one of the leading insurance companies in the country, which offer both life and general insurance policies. When it comes to car insurance though, we don't get no win no fee solicitors feature, which can be such a boon for people who claim insurance. But the sad state of affairs, as they are, we are taken for granted even by insurance agents who don't bother to enlighten us much while selling a policy.

Furthermore we have no clue of how much to expect from the insurance company as we lack our own Compensation calculator. Its high time that companies start taking us seriously and offer these features along with whiplash compensation. This will not only help us but also the companies which will now see more honesty from the insurance holders.

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The BMW S1000RR Meets The BMW M3

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Awesome Hyundai Verna Promotion

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2012 Nissan GT-R vs 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs 2011 Shelby GT500

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Maruti SX4 Diesel Test Drive Review

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Suzuki B-King Street Extreme 2010

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V12 Vantage Meets Gulf LMP1 Race Car

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Road Test Review

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NFS Hot Pursuit Awesome Video

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The increasing Indian presence in Formula One

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India’s presence in the motoring world continues to grow. Last year, Tata was classified as one of India’s most valuable brands by The Economic Times as it generated revenue of $20 billion. The company is continuing to grow and India’s increasing presence in motor racing will only help cement its position as one of the fastest growing motoring nations in the world.

The drivers
Formula One is a huge global sport, with an audience of over 500 million people worldwide. However, like it or not the drivers are the biggest stars of the show, which is why men like Nigel Mansell can make money from their association to the sport in Moneysupermarket car insurance advertisements fifteen years after their retirement. This is why Vijay Mallya has made it his target to produce India’s first F1 World Champion.

The first Indian driver in F1 was Narain Karthikeyan who drove for the Jordan Toyota team in 2005 with backing from Tata. The team was on its last legs before a takeover by Russian firm Midland, which resulted in a lack of testing time for its rookie drivers and an under developed car. Nevertheless, Karthikeyan started the season strongly and impressed many people with some of his performances particularly at Imola where Karthikeyan punched above his weight and challenged the midfield teams. He also took advantage of problems for teams with Michelin tyres to become the first and so far only Indian driver to score points in F1 by finishing a remarkable fourth in the American grand prix of that season. Despite this, Karthikeyan grew tired of the underperforming outfit and switched to Williams to become the teams test driver, where he was often on the pace of his rookie team-mate Nico Rosberg. However, another F1 opportunity has never reared appeared in the ultra competitive series and Karthikeyan instead switched his intention to the A1GP category where he won three races for the Indian team over two seasons.

F1 wouldn’t get another Indian driver until Karun Chandhok made his debut for backmarkers Hispania this year. The team was hideously underprepared for its debut in the sport, yet Chandhok still managed to finish 14th at the second round in Australia, which was enough to guarantee him 22nd in the drivers championship. This put him ahead of his more experienced Hispania team-mates Senna, Klein and Yamamoto. Chandhok’s part season with the squad impressed many of the sports big players including Lewis Hamilton and Bernie Ecclestone who said that Chandhok deserved a better team for 2011. He has yet to be confirmed but hopes are high with Chandhok believed to be in negotiations with four F1 teams, including Vijay Mallya’s Force India team which would create the ultimate Indian line-up in time for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2011.

The Team
Vijay Mallya bought the old Jordan F1 team at the end of 2007 and turned it into Force India. He brought in the experienced race winning driver Giancarlo Fisichella to lead the team and partnered him with the promising young German Adrian Sutil. The team has improved steadily over the past three seasons to a point where Fisichella took the team’s first pole, podium and points at the Belgian grand prix in 2009. However, despite the success of the Belgian event the teams form in 2009 was inconsistent. This improved in 2010 with Luizzi partnering Sutil, as it became a regular point’s challenger and eventually finished seventh in the 2010 Constructors Championship.

Despite the loss of key technical members to Sauber and Lotus, hopes are high for 2011 when the team are hoping to capitalise on regulation changes to ensure they are on the podium in October’s Indian Grand Prix, possibly with Karun Chandhok at the wheel.

The circuit
New Delhi has been chosen as the destination for the first Indian F1 circuit. Despite rumours to the contrary the company behind the construction have confirmed that the circuit will be completed in time for October 2011, complete with a 200,000 person capacity. A number of F1 teams have been consulted about the circuit design, with many drivers having tried different versions in simulators. The end result will be a fast track which Mark Hughes (vice president of JPSI who are constructing the circuit) claims will prove to be a big challenge for all the drivers. It is believed that this venue will help ignite interest in F1 for more of the Indian population. This will help to attract more Indian companies to the sport which will inevitably improve the chance of Indian drivers being given seats in the sport (as they will have sponsors paying teams for the positions) and potentially help the financial situation of the Force India F1 team. Having Karun Chandhok behind the wheel of a Force India in 2011 will only improve the chances of this happening.

The Engine
F1 is set for a massive regulation overhaul in time for the 2013 season. Part of this will be new engine regulations designed to reduce fuel consumption and therefore promote environmentally friendly motoring. It is rumoured that this will see engine sizes reduce from 2.4 litre V8’s to 1.6 litre Turbo engines. The fact that costs will be reduced and that engine manufacturers currently in the sport will lose the advantage of experience will open the door to new entrants. Porsche has already expressed an interest in a return, while Malaysia’s Proton car company is looking to enter early by buying into the Renault F1 team. If these two companies can afford to enter, there is no reason why TATA can’t enter as well. We could then be set for a much greater Indian involvement of having an Indian driver (Karun Chandhok), an Indian team (Force India) and an Indian car manufacturer (Tata) involved in the sport in time for the Indian Grand Prix of 2013.

The effect on India’s motor industry
Britain used to be one of the biggest motoring industries in the world during the 1950s. This coincided with the start of the F1 championship which cemented Britain’s position as a big player in the sport as it resulted in a number of British teams and drivers. Italy, Germany, Japan and Spain have all had similar experiences over the years, and each time this has resulted in an increased viewing audience in their home nations due to the increased interest regarding how well their teams and drivers are doing. The same will likely happen in India when Force India and Karun Chandhok start challenging at the front of the field in the near future. This will also likely make the outside world realise that the Indian motor industry is technologically advanced and should result in increased world wide sales as happened with Honda and Japan in the 1980s. Indians motoring industry is set to become one of India’s prized assets and one to be proud of.

Suzuki Slingshot Test Ride & Review

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Test Drive Review

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Tata Nano Road Test & Review

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Finding Quality Used Cars

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The recent down turn in economy has seen a positive out come for the enthusiasts who look to look to buy used cars for sale. It was long ago when the economy was doing well, no one bothered about the second hand market. But when the economy went haywire, car sales started to drop. Profit margins of companies reduced and the manufacturer was thinking all day, what can be done in order to ensure the funds keep flowing in. The answer was simple. Something which caused a win-win situation for both the parties.

What I am talking about is used cars for sale offered by top companies around the world. These used cars are not just any used cars but certified used cars which have been thoroughly checked to ensure they behave like a brand new machine. The prices of these used vehicles might be slightly on the higher side but the peace of mind and value you get makes it completely worth the premium. So if any of you are looking at saving a few $$$ and still keep a smile on your face, then used cars are the way to go. Just make sure you choose the right one, from the right dealer.

Nissan Micra Test Drive & Review

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