Renault EOLAB Concept Car Claimed to Return 100Kmpl

Renault, the French automaker, yesterday unveiled a hybrid concept car called the 'EOLAB' at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The new prototype is claimed an ultra-low fuel economy of 100Km/l, while producing as low as 22gm of CO2 per Km.

Powering the Eolab concept is a three-cylinder 1.01 petrol engine and an electric motor, capable of churning out maximum power of 74bhp and 67bhp, respectively. Mutually, both the powertrains generate a power of 141bhp with 200Nm of torque, while maintaining an electronic speed limit of 118.4Km/h.

What favours the car achieve ultra-low fuel consumption/ zero emissions is the Z.E. Hybrid technology, refined aerodynamics and light-weight body construction. The EOLAB concept is a cleverly designed car, which is build on three pillars with light-weight magnesium roof, aluminum doors and thermoplastic bonnet.

Though Renault hasn't disclosed if the Eloab concept will be developed or not, we hope that the company uses this ultra-low fuel consumption technology in its future cars.

"For Renault, the purpose of EOLAB is to remain true to the company's DNA by ensuring that ultra-low fuel consumption becomes a reality for as many people as possible. This in turn means making its technologies available at a price that people can afford.", the company said in a statement.

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Mercedes-Benz Unveils New B-Class

Its one of the most successful models for Mercedes-Benz in recent times, selling over 350,000 units since its second generation launched in 2011. That is the B-Class that has been seen as not just a big hatch, but also the creator of what's now called the Sports Tourer segment in Europe. In India too Mercedes-Benz brought in the B-Class in 2012, at a time when no one imagined it would succeed in our market. But the reverse has been true, and so the anticipation would be there for the facelifted B-Class to arrive in India.

The updates on the car have been revealed here in Paris. At the outset let me tell you the exterior changes are subtle, so it's not a revolutionary facelift. The big changes are the front and rear bumper, which have been resculpted to appear sportier and less heavy. The daytime running lights have moved from being an LED strip in the bumper, up into the headlamp cluster, like the rest if the range. And this does look much nicer, with a more defined Mercedes-Benz signature now setting in.

The interiors have undergone bigger changes. The focus was to make to car seem younger - and more appealing to younger customers too! So again sporty has dominated - complete with a flat-bottomed steering wheel that is now standard. You also get the option of an AMG trim - previously not on offer with the B-Class. With it you have metal inserts, carbon fibre finish dash, and red stitching on the seats and steering. You also now get 12 ambient lighting themes in the car - again a first for the B.

Mercedes-Benz understands that the competition is hotting up with the BMW 2 Series Tourer, i3 and Audi A3 Sportback like cars, and so has also introduced electric and natural gas options for the B-Class for Europe. Also available now - 4MATIC or all wheel drive versions. The rest of the engine lineup remains unchanged. The facelifted B-Class will be in India in the first quarter of 2015.

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Automobile Sales in India - Gainers & Losers of September 2014

With auto industry continuing on the revival mode, major car makers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota and M&M today reported good domestic sales growth in September ahead of the festive season.

Others like Tata Motors, General Motors and Ford India, however, reported decline in sales in September during which the 15-day 'shraadh' period, considered inauspicious by some Hindus for new purchases, was observed.

Maruti Suzuki said its domestic sales during the month stood at 99,290 units, up 9.8 per cent from 90,399 units in September last year.

The company's sales were driven by its compact cars, comprising Swift, Estilo, Celerio, Ritz and Dzire, which clocked 43,304 units as against 36,679 units in the year-ago month, up 18.1 per cent.

Sales of mini passenger cars including Alto, A-Star and WagonR were down 13.4 per cent at 35,547 units as against 41,061 units in the same month previous year.

Rival Hyundai Motor India sold 35,041 units last month in the domestic market as compared to 30,601 units in September 2013, up 14.5 per cent.

HMIL Senior Vice President (Sales and Marketing) Rakesh Srivastava said the domestic growth was on the back of strong performance of new models, including the new Elite i20 that clocked 8,902 units.

"In this festive season, we are seeing a significant increase in first time buyers and exchange buyers which is very encouraging as it will accelerate the positive momentum already being experienced in the last few months," he added.

Honda Cars India also reported 45 per cent increase in domestic sales in September 2014 at 15,015 units as against 10,354 units in the same month last year.

"We continue to perform strongly with strong demand for all our models during this festival period," HCIL Senior Vice-President (Marketing and Sales) Jnaneswar Sen said.

He added that the company has resumed production of its flagship model Honda City during September 2014 and in coming months, the firm would be able to ensure better availability and timely deliveries to fulfil the huge demand.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said its sales in domestic market stood at 12,552 units during the month, up 4.46 per cent as compared to 12,015 units in the same month last year.

TKM Senior Vice President (Sales and Marketing) N Raja said: "We have registered growth this month. The industry is beginning to gradually turnaround. Positive market sentiments combined with the festive season is expected to boost sales in the coming months as well." .

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra's domestic sales grew by 4.5 per cent to 42,408 units last month as against 40,574 units a year earlier.

M&M Chief Executive Automotive Division and International Operations (AFS) Pravin Shah said: "The sales numbers for September have been encouraging and we are glad that the automotive industry is turning the bend."

He further said: "We expect the ensuing festive season to bring in some much needed cheer with a slew of new launches from manufacturers... We do hope that the recently launched New Generation Scorpio will continue to be a trendsetter."

General Motors India, however, reported 37.38 per cent decline in September sales at 4,413 units as against 7,048 units sold in the same month of last year.

GM India Vice President P Balendran said: "There is some positive movement in the market due to the festival season and new entries. However, the complete recovery of the automobile industry is still some time away."

Ford India's domestic sales also declined 36.22 per cent to 6,786 units in September as against 10,640 units in the same month previous year.

In the two-wheeler segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported 33.32 per cent growth in domestic sales for September at 4,38,521 units as against at 3,28,907 units in the same month last year.

Yamaha Motor India also reported 26.78 per cent increase in domestic two-wheeler sales at 59,325 units in September as compared to 46,790 units in the same month last year.

Chennai-based TVS Motor Co said its domestic two-wheeler sales grew by 29 per cent at 2,17,447 units in September 2014 as compared to 1,68,598 units in the same month last year.

Bajaj Auto reported 7.14 per cent increase in motorcycle sales at 3,47,010 units during the month as against 3,23,879 units in the corresponding month of previous year.

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Volkswagen India to Bring Polo-based Sub-4 Metre Car to India

We've however curious what Volkswagen Republic of India is upto and aside from their recent facelifts - the Polo and Vento- above all, the German maker did'nt have abundant to its name. However, once it launched the DSG autobox in their one.5-litre diesel Vento, many folks scraped our beards and puzzled if there have been a lot of suprises in keep.

Well, for Europe, there square measure quite an few except for Republic of India there's an enormous one. aside from the compact SUV's that we have a tendency to spoke regarding, VW {india|India|Republic of Republic of India|Bharat|Asian country|Asian nation} are conveyance a really India specific product - a sub-4 metre Polo. Clearly the success of this niche section that has been drawing plenty of attention was an excessive amount of of temptation for Volkswagen.

Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser, Member of the Board of Management, VW Brand, talked regarding conveyance this sub-4 metre automobile to Republic of India terribly shortly. The sub-4 metre automobile are supported the Polo and consistent with him, it's quite sensible trying. So, we will safely say that VW Republic of India is prepared with the merchandise. However, he went on to mention that increasing localisation content within the automobile are the kkey to its sucess, because it can keep the value and therefore the quality of the merchandise in restraint, therefore as we will speculate, creating it cheap.

VW already has all the correct engines, thus expect the one.2-litre TSI and one.5-litre TDI to form their manner below the hood of this automobile.

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra square measure already therein section and VW Republic of India clearly has established players to beat. we will solely wait and see what the merchandise are like compared to the one's it's rivals has.

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Discovery Sport Kicks Off New Family of Vehicles For Land Rover

The SUV specialist includes a strategy I 1st detected concerning at the 2013 la machine Show. Going forward there'll be 3 families of car lines beneath the Land Rover umbrella - vary Rover, Discovery and Defender. meaning the Freelander plate can disappear into the sunset somewhere, and there'll be over one Discovery and Defender! Well merely place expect a minimum of three of every - like there square measure 3 Rangeys!

So a small, medium and large? Well, not exactly! there'll be a rugged hardy attractiveness to the Defenders, a utilitarian Discovery family and also the luxurious vary Rovers. thus what will the invention Sport look like? Well Land Rover discharged pictures of the automobile digitally period past, however its solely currently we've got the assembly automobile within the flesh to check and see.

It's a compact SUV, one which will combat the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and also the like, once it debuts on road in 2015. the thought is straightforward - take those on alright, however at intervals similar (in truth slightly additional compact) proportions, supply bigger cabin house, complete with a 7-seater choice. affirmative - 3 rows indeed! however patrons will want a 5-seater too - that merely implies that the spare wheel goes within the boot, as hostile beneath the automobile like the 7-seater. Why? to supply identical boot house in each cars!

Okay thus it's spacious, and being a Land Rover its additionally fairly premium. lots of the new technologies on the just-revealed cat element have so created their approach onto the invention Sport. however i'll get to it in an exceedingly bit.

The Discovery Sport is made on identical platform because the vary Rover Evoque. however having same that, it uses five hundredth new elements compared to it automobile. the main target of the engineering and style team was to make a automobile that will be additional compact, and nonetheless hold additional folks and bags. The new integral multilink rear suspension has allowed for the engineers to relinquish the automobile the 5+2 seating choice. the corporate has been terribly candid in language the third row of seats is primarily for teenagers, up to the age of thirteen - tho' is appropriate for adults on shorter drives. The 3 rows square measure place into the automobile - arena vogue, that means every row is more than the one prior to it - to afford a higher read and feeling of house to every dweller.

This is a family automobile and then there square measure lots of convenient bits to spotlight personal comfort AN convenience - like lots of bottle and cup holders, individual USB charging points (yes five of them), AC vents galore and plush animal skin seats too.

Unlike its pricier siblings this automobile is not made from metallic element - well some metallic element anyway however not all! The roof, hood and tailgate square measure metallic element - however of the remainder of the steel body, 2 hundredth is created from high strength and element steels - which is over any previous Land Rover.

This automobile isn't a replacement for the present Discovery, however in some ways that may be termed together for the Freelander a pair of. It's lighter than that automobile, and additionally has V-E Day higher aeromechanics than it.

There will be three powertrains on supply at the beginning, and that they square measure acquainted to us: the two.0 Si4 hydrocarbon with a nine speed ZF automatic gear case, and the 2.2 TD4 & SD4 diesels - which is able to have facultative nine speed machine or six speed manual transmissions.

The Discovery Sport can have facultative instrumentation just like the fully-loaded motion-picture show system that is additionally debuting on the cat element. This touch-screen crystal rectifier system has JLR's InControl Apps that permit you integrate your on-line desires with the automobile, in addition as your smartphone and its existing apps, your music and additional. just like the element, it additionally permits you remote practicality, thus you'll lock and unlock your automobile, track its location - even get alerted if it's stolen!

An facultative Wi-Fi hotspot is feasible due to a 3G simcard slot, that enables up to eight gadgets at a time, to converge and log on. And there's the currently acquainted South Dakota card primarily based satellite navigation system that has been additionally updated to incorporate 3D views. The discotheque Sport has five color choices of close lighting themes (hence my switch to Disco!).

Being a Land Rover suggests that cross-country capability and then it boast a 600mm walk capability, and a replacement updated parcel of land Response system for driving on completely different surfaces. The parcel of land Response currently includes a Dynamic mode (with adaptational Dynamics) for blandish cornering, and sharpy steering. The car's braking system imitates the impact of a force vectoring differential for improved cornering stability and lightness too.

Safety systems embody face-level airbags for all occupants, and additionally a pedestrian airbag mounted into the hood on the wiper line. This activates on impacts once driving at speeds of 25-50 kmph to forestall major injury. The automobile additionally includes a stereo camera mounted behind the rear read mirror that helps with autonomous braking, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and machine high-beam assist.

The automobile additionally borrows the XE's new optical maser primarily based head-up show system with higher clarity and colors. and also the Discovery Sport has parking assist. Land Rover can supply a a pair of wheel drive version next year, except for currently it is a four wheel drive. The 4X4 system distributes force to the wheels as they have it to carry traction - and might send the maximum amount as 100 percent force to merely one wheel if required. a vigorous driveline switches to 2WD with 100 percent force to the front wheels after you square measure cruising at a gentle speed on a swish road.

Land Rover says the invention Sport offers higher drive dynamics, and increased ride comfort than its past Discovery or Freelander a pair of. And it is also additional powerful and quicker. Well, i'll got to wait to drive the automobile to understand if that is true. and albeit i might have liked  the styling to be less like its vary Rover siblings, and have a additional distinct identity. however style director Gerry McGovern insists that they've done enough to stay the families distinct, whereas still showing the planet their larger relation and lineage. Well, perhaps I merely want time for that concept to grow on Maine - or just the invention Sport's styling itself! Seen in isolation, the automobile is sweet trying, well proportioned and really fashionable. The clam-shell hood is often Land Rover, as is that the grille. The interiors seem sensible and well finished.

So again, i will simply say this - might I please have one to drive - and soon?

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2014 Paris Motorshow: Lamborghini Asterion Hybrid Unveiled

Lamborghini has undraped the craniometric point LPI 910-4 idea at the 2014 Paris Motorshow. For those of you United Nations agency area unit inquisitive what craniometric point suggests that, well, it's a legendary creature; a Minotaur. This infact makes North American nation perceive the philosophy behind the craniometric point. A Minotaur may be a creature from the classical mythology that had the top of the bull and also the body of a person, therefore it absolutely was a hybrid and affirmative that's precisely what the craniometric point is; a hybrid.

Yes, it's the primary time Lamborghini has created a plug-in hybrid however that doesn't mean it's any less power. The idea boasts of a five.2-litre natural aspirated engine V10 that puts out 610bhpfrom the Huracan with 3 electrical motors packing an additional 300bhp beside a seven-speed DSG. This hardware setup has created the foremost powerful Lamborghini ever capable of unleashing a mighty 910bhp.

All this power helps the craniometric point idea do a 0-100km/h sprint in barely three seconds and achieves a prime speed of 320km/h. once it runs only on wattage, the craniometric point will attain a prime speed of 125km/h and might last 50km. Used as a hybrid, the craniometric point incorporates a combined fuel consumption of solely four.2 liters / one hundred metric linear unit.

In terms of style, the Lamborghini craniometric point LPI 910-4 idea adopts a pointy angular style wrapped around in an exceedingly Blue Elektra glittered color. Inside, Lamborghini has enforced a minimalistic layout with 2 seats placed higher compared to usual Lamborghinis as a technique to grant a lighter ride.

Well, you have got to recollect although that this can be simply a plan and zilch over that, however, {we will|we will|we are able to} see that a hybrid can create its solution of the Lamborghini stable.

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SsangYong Shows XIV Compact Concepts

Mahindra cluster Co and Korean SUV specialist SsangYong has not one however 2 new XIV ideas at the Paris. and they are each aimed toward the new compact SUV phenom.

My interest in each goes on the far side the very fact that they are the simplest, most proportionate interpretations of the look deprecation we tend to saw with the primary XIV some years past. It lies within the platform these cars are going to be engineered on. And affirmative they're going to enter production.

So i am talking concerning compact SUV platform that SsangYong is co-developing with its parent Mahindra. each corporations can have product supported it that may hit the market in 2015.

SsangYong gets to travel 1st then the XIV journey can probably spawn the primary of the new compact product. Mahindra's C101 subcompact car SUV to rival the Ford EcoSport can probably be the second product and we'll get to check it in a couple of yeast from currently in time for Diwali 2015.

The two ideas shown at Paris ar terribly progress styling terms to the particular product say company sources, and therefore the sharing goes on the far side the platform. each SsangYong and Mahindra product additionally|also will|will} carry a replacement generation powertrain that's also below development and shut to being market prepared. we'll additionally probably see the Korean (and export) market models sporting a replacement automatic case.

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2014 Paris Motorshow: Suzuki Reveals the All-New Vitara SUV

Suzuki has taken the wraps off the new Vitara SUV at the Paris Motor Show. From the appearance of it, it's primarily the assembly version of the iV-4 construct that we tend to saw at the metropolis Motorshow last year.

Of course the options ar slightly tempered as styling options sees a massice chrome grille with integrated semiconductor diode daytime running lights within the front bumper. Front-wheel drive can return as customary, whereas the ALLGRIP all-wheel drive system sourced from the larger SX4 S-Cross are going to be offered as an additional paid choice.

There ar a spread of engines that we are going to see within the Vitara and that we will not be shocked if the automobile makes its thanks to Asian nation. For the present tho' it'll reach the united kingdom next year following that we are going to see it in alternative markets

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Volkswagen Finalising Subcompact SUV Plan For India

It's a phase Volkswagen says it realize it cannot ignore. indeed it goes a step additional associated says it recognises that success in not simply Asian nation however most world markets can want it to supply an SUV kind bodystyle in just about each automobile phase.

So expect subcompacts, compacts and midsize SUVs to enhance the scarce vary it presently offers worldwide. That said, the bit that you simply and that i care regarding - the Taigun. affirmative it had been shown at the city machine exposition and met with a good reception.

So what is the problem? VW cannot appear to choose that thanks to maintain the ultimate platform it desires to use for such a vehicle. There area unit 2 clear choices. the primary is that the Up! little care platform (on that the city exposition conception was so built). and also the second is that the MQB - the standard platform that already spawns everything from the ecu Golf to the new Passat - and in Asian nation the Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia.

The question is not just one in all worth. Since MQB would be dearer however would eventually supply far more flexibility and economies of scale. The Up! would undoubtedly be the cheaper platform however would wish investment towards re-engineering and adapting it to the SUV necessities.

The decision also will take under consideration product plans for the opposite VW cluster brands in Asian nation - Audi and Skoda. finally localising MQB as an example can facilitate each enormously with future product - and Skoda would little question need a competitively priced machine SUV in its portfolio anyway.

VW's member accountable of product - Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser tells North American nation that call is at hand. And once it's taken the automobile are dropped at market in faster time than the same old development timelines we tend to see at VW - which means below 2 years. That Asian nation can get the Taigun (or regardless of the final product could also be called) is thus currently inevitable.

The period of "we shall see" is over for Volkswagen and shortly the Chakan plant outside Pune would begin work to welcome the assembly of this new vehicle. A market debut is predicted at the 2016 city machine exposition. A market launch can follow that, with competitive worth positioning, and also the recently localised one.5 cubic decimetre internal-combustion engine powering the automobile.

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2014 Paris Motorshow: Volkswagen Reveals the Ducati-powered XL Sport

If you thought that the XL1 was the best automotive to return out of the Volkswagen stable, well, check. this is often the new XL Sport from Volkswagen and it celebrates the assembly of two hundred million cars and what the simplest way to celebrate. just like the XL1, this too could be a feather weight because it options a CFRP monocoque and high-strength steel subframes.

The front suspension options pullrod propulsion for the dampers, whereas the rear has the pushrod setup. The car's 18-inch magnesium-alloy wheels hide the ceramic brakes that square measure seen there. however it's what is underneath the hood that's most fascinating.

The XL Sport gets a 90-degree V-twin found within the Ducati 1199 Superleggera sportbike. It redlines at eleven,000 rate and is mated to a 7-speed DSG and 197bhp is at your disposal. A run from 0-100km/h takes five.7 seconds.

Volkswagen has done justice to the automotive and every one at the Paris Motorshow agree that it's one in every of the sweetest things to land here. It's good and appears sensible, to not forget that it's steam-powered by the center of a motorcycle. the long run is here!

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Ducati Scrambler Finally Breaks Cover

Bike enthusiasts across the world shrewdness Ducati had been keeping its audience on the sting with all the expecting the Scrambler. Well, the great news is that one needn't wait any longer since the modern bike is 'officially' prepared. Hallelujah, eh? the corporate says that this baby is over simply a replacement bike: it is a whole new world, one that expresses itself via a spread of choices and versions that offer a place to begin for satisfying the various wants and desires of individual motorcyclists.

Cristiano Silei, vp of Sales and selling at Ducati Motor Holding, said, "Presenting the new Ducati Scrambler complete means that for US gap the doors to a completely new, fascinating, and completely times. we've reinterpreted associate picture motorbike, a part of our history for over fifty years, in a very absolutely trendy approach, planning and building the Ducati Scrambler as if we'd ne'er stopped creating it. The four bikes of the Ducati Scrambler family represent beginning points on a path to personalisation which will build each single Ducati Scrambler a novel, free-spirited bike as individual because the person riding it."

So what's the Ducati Scrambler all concerning, you ask. Well, to place it in Ducati's own it "is a recent bike that expresses the pure essence of cycling."

Anyway, let American state quickly walk you thru the globe of the Scrambler.

1. Design: The bike's 'Post-heritage' style may be a modern wrestle the long-lasting bike engineered by Ducati back within the 60s and 70s. That said, it's to not be mistaken for a retro bike, or a minimum of that is what Ducati says. It gets wide handlebars and a protracted seat, which, in conjunction with the low weight, low centre of gravity and slightly knobbly tyres, promise a fun ride right along.

The light, beside the tank, forms a vital a part of the Scrambler's look. the planning is proportions square measure appealing, the general look is rounded, classical associated however extraordinarily modern; it options a glass conic and an ultra-modern crystal rectifier light-weight guide round the rim that acts as a facet light-weight.

2. Engine: The Scrambler is supercharged by associate oil and cool L-twin two-valve 803cc engine that develops 74bhp and 68Nm of force. The engine is connected up to a 6-speed shell.

3. Versions: Ducati can supply the Scrambler in four versions, namely, Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic; every of the four 'offers its own vogue and performance-related interpretation of the Scrambler spirit'. The Urban Enduro, with its 'Wild Green' paintjob, is for enduro vogue enthusiasts and prepared to modify from town streets to country backroads in a rapid. the total Throttle is for riders enthralled by the flat-track athletics world WHO have a predilection for pushing things to the limit. and also the Classic is for devotees to details and a Nineteen Seventies look WHO need the hard-line riding pleasure and luxury of a contemporary bike.

Out of the four versions of the Ducati Scrambler, Icon are going to be the primary one to become out there Jan, 2015 forwards.

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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Variants & Features Revealed

Ahead of its launch on October half-dozen, 2014, additional details regarding the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz have begin. The automotive are launched in a very total of ten variants, of that half-dozen are fuel and 4 are diesel. Out of the half-dozen fuel variants, four are powered  with a five-speed manual case and alternative 2 can get a four-speed transmission system. The diesel, on the opposite hand, can solely be created out there with a 5-speed manual case.

Powering the fuel model of the automotive are a one.4-litre engine that's smart for 94bhp and 130Nm. whereas the diesel version are powered  by a one.3-litre multijet internal-combustion engine, capable of churning out a 89bhp and 200Nm. apparently, the Ciaz is anticipated to come back the best-in-class fuel potency. Whereas, the fuel model can come back twenty.73Km/l, the diesel engined model can deliver twenty six.21Km/l.

Variant-wise feature list

Maruti Ciaz VXi Petrol and VDi Diesel

a. Titl-adjustable steering wheel

b. Projector Headlamps

c. Rear AC vents

d. Projector headlamps

e. Electrically adjustable rear side view mirrors with integrated indicators

f. Armrests for both front and rear seats

g. All Power windows

h. 2-Din music player with Aux and USB compatibility

i. Keyless entry

j. Fabric seats

Maruti Ciaz VXi+ petrol and VDi+ diesel (in addition to the features offered with the VXi and VDi)

a. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

b. Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)

c. Audio controls on steering

d. Bluetooth connectivity

e. Parking sensors

f. Climate control

g. Height adjustable driver seat

h. Front fog lamps

Maruti Ciaz ZXi Petrol and ZDi diesel (In addition to the features offered with the VXi+ and VDi+)

a. 15-inch alloy wheels

b. Chorme door handles

c. Passenger Airbag

d. Push button start/stop

e. Reverse parking camera

f. Rear wind-shield sun shade

Maruti Ciaz ZXi+ petrol and ZDi+ diesel (In addition to the features offered with the ZXi/ZDi variants)

a. 16-inch alloy wheels

b. Touch-screen navigation/infotainment system that also allows a user to synch his smartphone

c. Leather-wrapped steering wheel

d. Leather upholstery

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Aston Martin Lagonda Interiors Revealed

Aston Martin free a brand new set of official pictures of the exclusive Lagonda sedan. We've already seen the automobile from the surface however this is often the primary instance once Aston Martin has given United States of America a peek into the within of the automobile.

This luxury model options deeply thick large animal skin seats and wood and metallic element details on the dashboard with water center console. it's been designed solely for the center East market and rides on the VH platform.

The Lagonda options carbon fibre body panels and can be restricted to but one hundred units. beneath the hood, it gets AN updated six.0-litre V12 that produces AN calculable 600bhp that power the rear wheels through AN 8-speed automatic casing. 0-100km/h is managed in four.2 seconds ANd therefore becomes an apt example of a automobile with power and luxury.

Deliveries of the exclusive Aston Martin Lagonda ar expected to start out within the initial a part of 2015.

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Porsche Project: Secret Photo Gallery

 Porsche has announced plans to stage a special 'Project: Secret!' exhibit at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart. Designed to highlight some of the company's lesser known projects, the exhibit will feature cars such as the 984 which was envisioned as a small and relatively inexpensive sports car that would appeal to younger buyers.

 Development started in 1984 and the model was slated to feature a rear-mounted 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine with outputs ranging from 118-148bhp. They even played around with the idea of a convertible and an all-wheel drive variant but the project was shelved in 1987 when the value of the dollar plummeted.

 The 'Project: Secret Exhibition!' will run from September 17, 2014 to January 11, 2015 and will feature fourteen never-built studies, unknown concept cars and camouflaged prototypes. The exhibit will also have miniatures from the Porsche archive as well as films showing early testing on the prototypes.

 There will also be a 989 which was billed as a family sports car. According to the people at Porsche, work began on the model in 1988 and it was slated to be launched in 1995 with a 4.2-litre V8 engine that produced 345bhp and this meant that it could top out at 279Km/h.

The other car that the company will put up on display during the exhibition include the Concept Car Type 965 which was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Research and Technology in 1978 and 1979.

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2015 MINI 5-Door Hatchback Photo Gallery

 BMW revealed the 5-door version of the MINI Cooper, the first of its kind for the brand, in June, 2014.

 It adds 161mm to its length, which means an addition of 72mm to its wheelbase and a boot-space of 278 litres, thus creating the scope for more space in the rear along with improved room for head, shoulders and legs.

 With all that growth in dimensions, the new MINI's purpose seems to be more about carrying people than about leisure driving.

 The 5-door MINI looks pretty much like the 3-door car except for the extra doors of course. It features the trademark MINI design theme that includes the hexagonal front grille and the circular chrome-ringed head-lamps and rear lights.

 It will also get additional exterior paint finishes, though roof and exterior mirror caps in contrasting are available on request.

 The hatchback has the typical MINI go-kart feeling to boot for, thanks to model-specific set-up of suspension technology, with single-joint spring strut front axle and multilink rear axle. It also offers maximum agility due to weight-optimised construction with a high degree of stiffness.

 The Bavarian auto giant is also offering variable car set-up using optional MINI Driving Modes (namely, MID, SPORT and GREEN) with rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever. The GREEN mode in conjunction with Steptronic transmission includes coasting with decoupled drivetrain.

 Standard safety fittings include front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3-point automatic belts on all seats, at front with belt tensioners and belt force limiters, twin ISOFIX children's seat attachments at rear and optionally also on the front passenger seat, tyre pressure control and partially active engine compartment lid for optimised pedestrian protection.

It also gets a wide array of innovative driver assistance systems in addition to the unique MINI Connected in-car infotainment program. Long story short, this new hatch will offer an extensive range of standard features and high-end options to enhance comfort, safety, premium characteristics and individual style.

As far as the powertrain is concerned, it will be powered by a range of 3- and 4-cylinder engines, including the following turbocharged options: an entry-level 1.5-litre 134bhp petrol, a 2.0-litre 189bhp petrol, a 1.5-litre 114bhp diesel, and a 2.0-litre 168bhp diesel. It will come mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, while the 6-speed Steptronic or Steptronic sports transmission will be offered as options.

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2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed Photo Gallery

 The Mulsanne Speed reflects its ground-breaking performance with new and more assertive styling features that are marks of distinction for Bentley's pinnacle flagship. A dark tint finish is applied to the exterior stainless steel matrix grilles, in a process unique in the automotive industry, with the radiator grille, lower bumper grilles and wing vents all featuring this exquisite treatment.

 The distinctive headlights of the Mulsanne show the same dark tint application, and at the rear of the car the tail-lights retain the 'floating ellipse' design, but are similarly finished with a dark tint for a striking appearance, especially at night.

 The 'standard' paint range covers 25 shades, including Marlin, while the optional extended range features over 100 colours. A fully bespoke paint-matching service is available on request.

 Concealed beneath the exquisite materials that define the Mulsanne Speed cabin is a suite of technology to make any journey as productive or relaxing as one desires. A 60 GB on-board hard drive can store the driver's collection of music and films. Electrically-operated tables, with recesses and connections for iPads and matching keyboards, can be fitted to the rear of the front seats, while on-board Wi-Fi through a dedicated router keeps the car connected to the outside world.

 The cabin of the Mulsanne Speed is a contemporary reinterpretation of the exquisite interior of the Bentley flagship. To create a modern two-tone feel, a new and unique colour split is available, with new stitch lines, that balances diamond quilted light-colour hide with darker, smooth hide. A new technical veneer option is available, with Piano Black veneer panels now including expertly handcrafted carbon fibre inlays.

Bentley's mighty 6.75-litre twin-turbo V8, propels the Mulsanne Speed to 100Km/h in 4.9 seconds and on to a top-speed of 305Km/h. In modern Bentley tradition, the extra performance is matched by markedly improved efficiency; a 13% gain means a range extended by 80Km.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Photo Gallery

The GLA looks like someone blew a whole lot of air into the A-Class. It may not look like a proper SUV or a Crossover, but it does manage to look extremely aggressive and muscular - in a good way, that is.

 The front is marked by very conspicuous ridges on the bonnet which lend a fair amount of manliness to the GLA.

 18-inch wheels are standard across the model range and 19-inchers will be on the options-list.

 The tail-lamps are unmistakably large and also, possibly, the main element to give a defined boldness to the car.

 The A-Class is a fine performer. The GLA, even more so. I didn't expect much funnily foolhardy stuff from this car, but it does go around in a very keen way.

 The GLA is 183mm from the ground - which, Mercedes says, is the most in its segment, and it's true. What it affords is wading through small streams and going over regular ridge set in the road at speed without worrying about the underbelly getting tortured. Even the suspension is set up in a way that's mostly comfortable and manages to handle potholes and undulations without much of a worry. It's only the largish dug-up portions that filter through the cabin.

 The GLA comes with two engine options - 2.0 litre turbo petrol, and a 2.1 litre turbocharged diesel. The petrol engine makes about 183 horsepower and churns out 300Nm between 1200-1400rpm. It feels fairly potent and the mid-range is very strong, but it's when you're stringing the life out of it that the sound of pain starts making you back off the throttle. The diesel then - there's 134bhp and 300Nm available in comparison to the petrol, and though it makes for inferior reading, it translates into decent poke in real-world application.

 For a cabin that's otherwise shaped beautifully, the steering wheel comes across as an unusually large decoration. A smaller-radius wheel would not only look good, but also feel better when driving. That said, the dash is quite smart and the seats are great to hold you well in place when you're being a hooligan around the bends. The GLA also comes with a lot of equipment. You get the usual array of safety features that include airbags (7 of them!), ASR, ABS, BAS, ESP and the works. There's also an iPad-type of an infotainment screen - it looks somewhat of an afterthought though.

There are a few irksome things about the GLA's interiors. While the rear seats are great to hold your torso in great comfort, the under-thigh support is lacking and that can be a bit discomforting on long journeys.

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8092 Hyundai Elite i20 Units Sold in September, 2014

Hyundai Motor Republic of India Ltd (HMIL), the country's second largest auto manufacturer, sold-out a complete of thirty five,041 units within the domestic market in Sep 2014. Whereas, it exported sixteen,430 units, taking the accumulative sales variety to fifty one,571 units within the month.

Launched on Sep twenty two, 2014, the Elite i20 tried to be quite productive product for the corporate with eight,902 total sold-out units. Hyundai Grand i10 and Xcent were different 2 top-selling cars within the month. the corporate says that its sales have adult fourteen.5% in Sep, while 12.8% within the half of the year.

Commenting on the Sep sales adult male. Rakesh Srivastava, Sr. VP- Sales and selling, HMIL said, "Hyundai volumes have adult by fourteen.5 longing for Sep and twelve.8% for half of the year with sturdy performance of latest models lead by eight,902 units of latest Elite i20. during this joyous season, we tend to area unit seeing a big increase in 1st time consumers and exchange consumers that is incredibly encouraging because it can accelerate the positive momentum already being experienced  within the previous few months."

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Honda to Set Up Two-Wheeler Plant in Gujarat

Honda motorbike and Scooter Republic of India can invest Rs. 1,100 large integer to line up a two-wheeler plant at Vithalapur village in Ahmedabad district and signed a 'state support agreement' with the Gujarat Government for the aim yesterday. The treaty was signed by the extra cabinet minister, State Industries Department, D J Pandian, and President-cum-CEO of Honda motorbike and Scooter Republic of India (HMSI), Keita Muramutsu within the presence of Chief Minister Anandi Patel in Gandhinagar.

"HMSI can invest Rs. 1,100 large integer to line up their plant at Vithalapur in Mandal taluka of the district, around a hundred and ten kilometre from here, which can offer employment to over a pair of,000 native youths. HMSI has planned to churn out one.02 million two-wheelers from this facility," an officer announcement aforementioned.

Welcoming the HMSI move, Patel aforementioned such plants can contribute towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's formidable 'Make in India' campaign. "Gujarat is stormy ahead in turning into India's 'auto hub'. Such plants within the region of Vithalapur-Sanad-Bechraji can produce employment opportunities for the native youths.

"On the opposite aspect, waters have reached to it arid region through Narmada canal network, which can facilitate locals in agriculture and cows rearing so, it's a three-layered development model for that region," the chief minister aforementioned throughout her interaction with media.

She was among minister Saurabh Patel, Health Minister Nitin Patel, Law Minister Pradeepsinh Jadeja, Agriculture Minister adult male Bokhiria et al..

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Delhi Traffic Police's Special Drive to Check Unauthorised Parking

Delhi Traffic Police can do a special drive tomorrow throughout that unauthorisedly place vehicles from roads and 'No Parking' areas are towed away as a part of "Swachchh Republic of India Mission".

"All traffic circles shall do the drive in their individual areas. a complete of eighty two groups of traffic law enforcement officials in conjunction with cranes shall patrol their areas to tow away and prosecute unauthorisedly place vehicles on roads," same Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Shukla.

This intensive drive shall cowl all blood vessel roads, business areas, market places like Vikas Marg, Connaught Place, Aurobindo Marg, Kamla Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Asaf Ali Road, JLN Marg, Karol Bagh, South Extn., Sarojini Nagar, Jail Road, Najafgarh Road, Patel Road, Road No 41, Wazirpur Road, Azad Market, Mall Road, Central Market (Lajpat Nagar), Press territorial dominion Road etc.

All motorists square measure requested to abstain from parking on roads and in "No Parking" areas to avoid towing away of their vehicles and prosecution. Road users also are requested to co-operate with traffic policemen during this national endeavour, he said.

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