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Driving the Ford EcoSport with 1.0L EcoBoost compact SUV in India

Sagar Patel — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:44:52 +0000

Ford India is all set to introduce their new car, a compact SUV, EcoSport within a few weeks. A drive event for the media was held last week in Goa, and it is still on, as Ford India has not only invited national and international automotive media, but also technology media. Here is what we think of the new EcoSport.

Mahindra S101 SUV to seat 6, thanks to dash mounted gearbox

Sagar Patel — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:10:26 +0000

Mahindra & Mahindra is working on developing a new compact SUV, codenamed S101. The car has been spotted a few times over the course of the last few months. It is now revealed, that a prototype of S101, which was recently caught on test, features a 3+3 seating, thanks to a interior spy shot.

Chevrolet Enjoy in India celebrates Manchester United club, manager, team, and fans

Nabanita Singha Roy — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:41:24 +0000

Visibility has always been optimum at sportswear retail stores, and of course Manchester United cafes across India. This presence is only going to get more visible in the years to come. Last year General motors signed a 7 year t-shirt sponsorship deal with the club, so, come 2014, and you can't miss the logo on the red jersey. Chevrolet is the GM brand's only representative in India at present.

ICML Extreme multi utility vehicle MOU with IDBI Bank

Pearl Daniels — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:36:40 +0000

International Cars & Motors Limited's (ICML) passenger car business unit have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDBI Bank Ltd. The new association aims at providing auto finance to prospective ICML customers. Aloke Sengupta, CGM - Personal Banking Group - North, IDBI Bank Ltd., and Akshay Sangwan, CEO, ICML signed the MOU.

India can sing shine on you crazy diamond to Mercedes Benz A-Class

Nabanita Singha Roy — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:58 +0000

No doubt, the media would be abuzz with Mercedes Benz A-Class launch updates all this month with the car breaking cover on 30th may 2013. A look at the front, however short the glimpse be, confirms one thing, a very very attractive diamond grille, which is not just hard to miss but impossible.

Tata Nano Art Car knows what the Fukrey is a Fukra

Pearl Daniels — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:35 +0000

Using social media to improve customer participation in a quick an efficient manner is a ply that most auto manufacturers are turning to. The need to be discussed frequently can quite be understood in the current scenario, where auto sales have been less than satisfactory.

Ground Zero in India brand ambassador Hrithik Roshan

Pearl Daniels — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:26 +0000

In India, Ground Zero products is imported and distributed by Sahil International. The company has been dealing in consumer electronics since 1999. For their range of Ground Zero products in India, the company has signed Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan for brand endorsement of their hi-end car entertainment products. The campaign shoot with the actor is being filmed in Mumbai this month.

Skoda Fabia hatchback to be discontinued in India

Sagar Patel — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:58 +0000

Skoda Fabia was launched in India in 2008, after it was showcased at the 2008 Delhi Auto Expo. Today the car is offered at an ex-showroom starting price of INR 5.05 lakhs. But, in a segment which has seen new competitors, the sales of Fabia has steadily declined.

So this is how you look in the eyes of Google self driving car

Sagar Patel — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:43 +0000

Google’s self driving cars are probably the cars of the future. They are not only seen as safer options as compared to human driven vehicles but are also tested successfully when blind people are driving these vehicles. So what does the brain of Google's self driving car interpret when it is out on the road?

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder gets ready to compete with LaFerrari and McLaren P1

Sagar Patel — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:10:39 +0000

Porsche revealed their next gen hypercar, 918 Spyder with a set a new hi-res images and some interesting new technical details yesterday. Apart from this, Porsche is also confident that their new car, 918 Spyder will be better than Ferrari's LaFerrari and McLaren P1.

Staying near busy traffic increases the risk of diabetes in children

Pearl Daniels — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:45:57 +0000

Combustion of fuel results in the emission of dangerous pollutants which include nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and other volatile organic compounds. A new study now reveals that staying next to a busy traffic junction, can increase the risk of diabetes in children.

Maruti Suzuki India against EU-FTA in auto industry: Pros and Cons

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:54:54 +0000

India - European Union Free Trade Agreements hit a major road block for auto industry earlier today when the largest car manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki, said that they do not want EU-FTA in the auto sector. India and EU have been in talks over FTAs since June 2007, but nothing solid has come out of it.

Mario Balotelli takes £200,000 Ferrari for a spin on a go-kart track

Pearl Daniels — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:01 +0000

Former Manchester City star, Mario Balotelli is well known for his stints off the field. The 22 year old AC Milan striker was recently spotted driving his new Ferrari 458 (worth £200,000 or INR 1.67 crores), inside a indoor go-kart track, leaving the spectators nothing less than stunned.

Launch of Mahindra Verito Vibe sub 4 meter car on 5th June 2013

Nabanita Singha Roy — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:50:48 +0000

Mahindra will launch their new sub 4 meter car, Verito Vibe in India on 5th June 2013. The information was revealed earlier today via a media release. More information pertaining to the new Verito Vibe like price and official images will be revealed on the launch date.

Honda announces return to F1 with McLaren from 2015

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:20 +0000

It's difficult to stay away from Formula 1, well that's the case with most of us, including Honda Motors. The Japanese giant, has announced it's comeback to F1 from 2015 season, as an engine supplier to their old partners, British team, McLaren.

Maruti Suzuki working on new family of diesel engines

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:56:53 +0000

Maruti Suzuki India is in the process of setting up their new manufacturing plant in Handalpur near Becharji, Mehsana district, Gujarat. Once commissioned, this plant is to have an annual output capacity of 250,000 units per annum.

Fiat India offers free car check up camps in Pune, Mumbai and Surat

Pearl Daniels — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:50 +0000

Fiat India is on the move and their new one was revealed today when they announced the first phase of free car check up camps in cities of Surat, Pune and Mumbai. They will cover other Indian cities too, in later phases.

Ford EcoSport crashes during media drive: Emergency Assistance to the rescue

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:32:12 +0000

The all new Ford EcoSport SUV features industry first feature, called Emergency Assist. This feature was put to test in Goa earlier today, when one of the EcoSport with EcoBoost 1.0L engine rolled over and crashed, as you see in the image here.

Price Rs 77.5 lakhs for Mercedes Benz GL Class Launch Edition

Nabanita Singha Roy — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:22:11 +0000

Mercedes Benz India launched the GL Class SUV in India earlier today for a starting price of INR 77.50 lakhs, ex-showroom, New Delhi. This price is valid for the Launch Edition GL Class, of which only 100 units will be on offer.

Hero MotoCorp launched in Guatemala City, El Salvador and Honduras

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:18:59 +0000

World's largest two wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp Guatemala City, El Salvador and Honduras. The iconic Indian motorcycle brand has partnered with Indy Motos Group of Guatemala to launch their motorcycles in these new markets.

Price of 2014 Mercedes S Class starts from €79,789: Photos and Videos

Sagar Patel — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:36:40 +0000

At the Airbus 380 Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, Mercedes Benz revealed their all new S Class, which aspires to be the best automobile in the world. To be offered in a choice of four engine options, 2014 S Class will feature S 400 Hybrid, S 500, S 350 BlueTEC, and S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid.

Renault auto partner to 2013 Cannes Film Festival celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema

Nabanita Singha Roy — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:38:29 +0000

It was back in 1983 that Renault first supplied vehicles to escort actors to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. In 1992, with the unveiling of Safrane, 45 cars were part of the official vehicle fleet. To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Renault’s partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, a special ‘Palme d’Or’ edition of Safrane was released.

Smash a Maserati Quattroporte for inner peace or to make a point

Nabanita Singha Roy — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:01:46 +0000

This time the unlucky recipient of all that bashing is a $423,000 Maserati Quattroporte, the location, Qingdao in Shandong Province in China, and the date, 14th May, and the occasion, Qingdao Auto Show. The vehicle owner has made allegations against the Furi Group dealership for Maserati China, and the insurance company involved, and to further his campaign, keeps his Weibo-account updated.

BMW i Driving the Next Movement

Pearl Daniels — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:53:19 +0000

In brief here are the BMW i Driving the Next Movement individual feature titles They include, Now every driver can manage a vehicle fleet, Driving pleasure is now rechargeable, Now drivers earn money with their own parking spaces, Now zero emissions also means zero risk, Now auto parts are obtained from trees, Now bodywork is done with ease, Now driving pleasure comes without limits., Now water is a driving force in car making, and, Now driving pleasure gains a new lightness.

Audi A5, Volkswagen Golf and Lamborghini Egoista design head Walter Maria de Silva

Sagar Patel — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:52:22 +0000

For the Volkswagen Passenger Car brand, the new 7th gen Golf that debuted in 2012 is one of his exemplary works. Walter Maria de Silva, Head of Group Design of Volkswagen AG has been awarded the medal for special services to Bavaria in a united Europe.