Thursday, July 4, 2013

Detailed Comparison : Renault Duster Vs. Ford EcoSport - Which Compact SUV is a better buy ??

Last year, a French revolution named Renault Duster hit the Indian auto industry like a storm & discovered an all new Compact SUV segment which is also now the fastest growing segment of Indian automotive industry. Being the pioneer of this segment, Renault Duster became a runaway success story from the day one & unavailability of a potential competitor added a plus+ to its rapid ascendancy. But now its not going to be that much easier...

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Mahindra Centuro launched in India @ INR 45,000 !!

Mahindra two-wheelers launched their 110cc commuter bike Centuro at a competitive pricing of INR 45,000. The two-wheeler division of the country's SUV kings didn't really done well in this arena, started the journey with gearless players Duro & Rodeo then came the Pantero that replaced Stalio & now the Centuro. Centuro is a feature loaded package which offers some of the very innovative & first of its kind features which are never...

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Maruti Swift DZire DDiS Vs Honda Amaze i-DTEC - Which Diesel Sedan is a Better Value for Money ??

Japanese auto giant Honda finally launched their first ever Diesel car in India. Amaze is a sub-4 meter sedan which primarily competes with the stand alone champion of the segment, MS Swift DZire & other competitors like Tata Vista, eCS & Mahindra Verito. So, here is a basic comparison between the wana-be-leader(Amaze) & the leader(DZire) of this sub-4 meter arena. Exteriors & Over All Styling - As we all know both the...

Friday, April 12, 2013

Honda Amaze has finally arrived that too at a starting price of just 4.99 Lakhs !!

Honda Cars India Ltd.(HCIL) finally launched their much anticipated sub-4 meter Sedan 'Amaze' on the 11th of April. Amaze is the Sedan avtaar of the company's successful hatch Brio & the first ever Diesel vehicle from the camp of Japanese Automobile Giant Honda in the country. Amaze offers both petrol & diesel engine options, the trusted 1.2 ltrs. 4 cylindered SOHC i-VTEC petrol mill that pushes 88 ps @ 6,000 rpm peak power & 109...

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 300 launched in India @ INR 3.5 Lakhs !!

  Bajaj Auto Ltd. launched the much awaited 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 in India at a price tag of INR 3.5 Lakhs which will replace its sibling Ninja 250 r in the country. Inspired from their big dady superbike ZX-10 R, the Indian Ninja 300 looks quite similar to the on-going model of 2013 Ninja 250 r in the international markets. Factors that differentiate the Ninja 300 from its predecessor are the refreshed front facia incorporating dual headlamps,...

Saturday, March 30, 2013

2013 Maruti Suzuki SX4 facelift is out with no price hike !!

Maruti Suzuki India launched the 2013 facelift of their C-segment sedan SX4 with some minor changes at the same on-going prices. Two new colors & a more aggressive front facia with all new bold chrome grill are the biggest refreshments given to the vehicle. With no changes in the engine options, the sedan sports the same 103 bhp 1.6 ltrs. petrol & 90 bhp 1.3 ltrs. diesel mills under its hood. Like all the Maruti facelifts launched recently,...

Friday, March 29, 2013

Top Six 200-250cc Bikes in India !!

Do you have an addiction of speed & a dream to own a high-speed superbike but doesn't realy have that much lakhs of currency to spend over it. Then here are some more practical & economical options which will let you to live your speed fantasies upto certain extent. #1. Kawasaki Ninja 250 R - > Body Type - Sports > Engine Capacity - 229 cc DOHC > No. of Engine Cylinders - Double > Max. Power - 32.5 bhp @...

Monday, March 18, 2013

Mahindra e2o launched @ INR 5.96 Lakhs !!

Mahindra & Mahindra launched their 2 doored electric car e2o, a replacement to the Maini Reva in India. The car takes almost 5 hrs. for a full charge & travels a run of 100 kms. after it. Powered by a 48 Volt Li-ion battery & an electric motor which pumps out 19 kw@3750 rpm of max. power & 5.4 kgm@3400 rpm of max. torque. mated to an automatic transmission. Made with the light weight tubular frame chasis, the electric baby...

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Ford EcoSport unveiled in India !!

Ford Motors India finally unveiled their most awaited product of the year, EcoSport at Select City Walk Mall in Saket, New Delhi. A total of 12 Indian cities will witness these kind of unveiling events before the actual launch of this compact SUV. During the events, the company is also running a contest named 'Urban Discoveries' through which 100 lucky customers will be chosen will get an opportunity to test drive the vehicle. The one...

Sunday, March 10, 2013

2013 Refreshed Toyota Etios & Etio Liva launched at JMI Delhi !!

Toyota Kirloskar Motors India launched the 2013 facelifts of their Etios series including both the Sedan & the Liva Hatchback. Being the key sponsors of the Toyota University Cricket Championship (TUCC), TKM launched these products at the final match of the league held at the Jamia Milia University cricket ground in Delhi. This is nothing new, with the increasing competition day by day, companies keep on doing these kinds of refreshments...

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Production model of Volkswagen XL1 showcased at 2013 Geneva Motor Show !!

After showcasing its concept at numerous Auto-shows worldwide, production model of Volkswagen XL1   2 seater hybrid - the world's most fuel efficient vehicle makes her debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2013. According to a press release from the VW group, the car will be launched next year & will be produced at their Osnabrueck factory in Germany.     Powered by the Diesel Plug-in Hybrid technology comprising a 2 cylindered...

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Lamborghini Veneno LP 750-4 - The Fastest The Meanest & The Most Exclusive Lambo ever !!

Automobili Lamborghini celebrated their 50th anniversary & unveiled the most expensive & exclusive Lambo "Veneno" at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show 2013. Only three exclusive units of this car will be made which they have already sold at a killing price of 3 million Euros (INR 21 Crores) + taxes. Named after the most aggressive & strongest fighting bull ever 'Veneno', the super car is designed on the platform of their successful...

Sunday, February 24, 2013

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 & LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica launched in India !!

On its Golden Jubilee celebration at the Buddh International Circuit, Italian Automobile Giant Lamborghini launched the 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4 & LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica in the Indian market. # Gallardo LP 560-4  This 2013 facelift of the Italian beauty was showcased at Paris Motor Show last year. Redesigned front-rear bumpers incorporating traingular styling element & broader air intakes makes this car more aggressive. Powered...

Saturday, February 16, 2013

2013 Updated Force Motors Gurkha @ INR 6.25 Lakhs !!

Force Motors India launched the new 2013 version of their Mahindra Thar rival Off-roader 'Gurkha' at the on-going Bus & Utility Vehicle Show, Noida. According to FMI, their vehicle is the world's first EOV (Extreme Off-Road Vehicle) & undoubtedly the kind of off-roading capabilities this vehicle possesses, it can be called an Indian Commoner's localised G-Wagon. Powered by a 2.6 Ltrs. Turbo-Charged OM 616 Mercedes-Benz engine which...

Thursday, February 14, 2013

2013 Refreshed BMW X1 @ INR 27.90 Lakhs in India !!

BMW India in presence of bollywood beauty Dia Mirza launched the 2013 refreshed version of its most successful 'X' series car, the X1. The entry level base model of this Crossover SUV costing almost INR 28 Lakhs is the cheapest BMW you can get in the country. BMW X1 was first launched in early 2010 & very soon became the bestseller for the company. But after the arrival of strong competitors like Audi Q3 & Mercedes Benz B-Class, it...

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Renault Duster gets an all new Touch-screen Multimedia Navigation System !!

Renault's bestseller Duster gets an all new Touch-screen Multimedia Navigation System called the 'Media NAV' system. It has a 18 cms.(7.8'inches) touch-screen panel equipped with features such as radio, media, telephone support as well as navigation but lacks a CD-DVD player. Also offers Connectivity options like Bluetooth, USB & AUX for connecting i-Pod & mobile phone. The NAV be operated through the touch-screen itself or it can also...

Saturday, February 9, 2013

2013 Honda CR-V in India @ INR 19.95 Lakhs !!

Honda Cars India Ltd.(HCIL) will launch the 2013 fourth geneartion Honda CR-V on the 12th of this month. This generation of the soft-roader will come with 'Made in India' tag unlike its predecessor which were imported into the the country from Japan as a Complete Built Unit. With this refreshment to the vehicle, company expects some boost in the sales figures as they currently sells only 40-50 units a month of it. Talking about the engine specifications,...