New Ford Verve Concept Video
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New Ford Verve Concept Video....
Fiat 500 Launched in India!!
Fiat India has launched the 500 in the Indian market. Fiat claims it's a new way of thinking, and defines the way the Italian firm wants to be seen in the future. And of course, it's decided to look back to past glories in order to move itself forward. Smaller and cuter than the MINI, the 500 has a combination of gorgeous detailing and charming lines. It's a machine that makes people smile when they see it, even those who don't have much interest in cars.
The car comes with a sprightly 1.3 Litre Multijet engine with 75 bhp on tap at 4000 rpm and 145 nm of torque at a mere 1500 rpm! Fiat claims 0-100 kph time of 12.5 seconds with a top speed of 165 kmph. It will be completely imported as a CBU and is available in two versions, Lounge and Sport, both costing Rs. 14,28,500 Ex-Showroom Delhi.
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Audi Q5 Details…..
The Audi Q5 is a compact crossover SUV to be released by German automaker Audi for the 2009 model year. It will be built using the new Audi MLP platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which debuted in the 2007 Audi A5 coupé. The Q5 will be the second Audi model in the "Q" range, after the full-size Q7. The Q5 will slot above the Q3, which will be based on the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Q5 will eventually be offered with multiple engine configuations, including petrol engines, Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engines, and Hybrid gasoline/electric. Audi's new 7-speed S-Tronic branded Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission technology will also be available in the Q5.
The new vehicle will be built in Audi's home town of Ingolstadt. It will need an investment of about US$400 million in production tooling and expansion.[citation needed] The Q5 will also be produced in Changchun, China for the Chinese market. The first public introduction of the Audi Q5 was at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on 19 April 2008, although a convertible concept car named "Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro" was shown at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show. Powertrain options include a base 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a 3.2L variable valve lift gasoline engine, a 2.0L and a 3.0L TDI diesel, as well as a hybrid petrol/electric version for future model years. The only planned powertrain available for the U.S. market as confirmed by Audi USA on July 9, 2008 will be a 3.2L 6 cylinder gasoline engine mated to Audi's 6-speed tiptronic automatic transmission driving Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. Any future powertrain options for the USA market have not been announced.
The Q5 will be available in several different trim options. The S-Line trim option upgrades the base Q5 exterior with more aggressive body mouldings and mesh front fog light grills. More paint options are also included with the S-Line. The Offroad exterior package includes front and rear underbody protection panels, along with flared fender and door sill protection for a more capable look.
Bajaj-Renault-Nissan JV to build electric vehicles
The Bajaj-Renault-Nissan alliance could extend beyond the 'ultra low-cost car' (ULC) to include a range of electric vehicles. Nissan-Renault boss Carlos Ghosn recently announced that he plans to start mass production of electric vehicles as part of his strategy to boost demand, which is now sluggish due to high fuel prices. According to sources in the vendor circuit, Nissan-Renault may look at its ULC alliance with Bajaj for affordable production of e-vehicles. When contacted, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj refused to comment. If the Bajaj-Renault-Nissan alliance does get into e-vehicles, it will be one more segment, apart from the Nano, where the combine will have a face-off with the Tatas.
Volkswagen Jetta Launched!!
Volkswagen's second model in India, the Jetta has been launched in the market today. The car will compete with the Civic and the upcoming Corolla in the Indian market. The huge trademark VW grille dominates the front while tail lamps are much the same like Passat. Interiors quality is right up there with the best in the segment. The car comes with front centre armrest, twin cup holders at the front, twin rear ac vents for the backseat passengers and a 6-CD MP3 compatible stereo with 10 speakers.
The car has been launched with two engine options - a 1.6 Litre Petrol and a 1.9 Litre Pump Duse Diesel. The petrol motor develops 102 ps and 148 nm of torque while the 1.9 diesel cranks out a healthy 105 ps and massive 250 nm of torque. Volkswagen claims that the petrol model can sprint from 0-100 kph in 12.2 seconds with a top speed of 186 kmph. The car has been launched in 3 variants: Trendline Petrol, Trendline Diesel and Comfortline Diesel. The comfortline variant of the Diesel Jetta will come with a 6-Speed DSG gearbox which is a first for its segment while the trendline models come with 5-Speed manual.
Hyundai i10 launched with 1.2 litre Kappa engine
Hyundai Motor India has launched the 1.2 litre Kappa engine powered version of its hatch - the i10. The aluminium block, first in its segment Double Overhead Cam Shaft (DOHC), 16 valve with 32 bit microprocessor Kappa engine delivers a class leading 80PS/5200rpm and 11.4Kgm/4000rpm torque which results in excellent driveability both in city as well as on the highway. The engine is Euro 5 ready and emits only 119g/km of CO2 which is the lowest for this class of cars.
The Kappa engine i10 will now be also with an automatic transmission. A four speed 4-speed, automatic gearbox is mated to this all new, powerful engine which will add to the convenience of city driving. Developed over a period of 48 months at a cost of US$421 million, the Kappa project harnessed all of Hyundai`s engineering know-how and will raise the bar in terms of power, performance, fuel efficiency and environment and uses some cutting edge technology like offset crank and light weight engine material to enhance performance.
The Kappa i10 will be launched in three variants the Magna, Sportz and the Asta with all top end features like the sunroof, 2-Din audio system, a unique red pack for the Sportz interiors and some class leading safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dual airbags. The new kappa i10 will be sold along with the existing Epsilon 1.1 litre engine variant and will be available in a range of 10 colours.
TATA MOTORS TO LAUNCH INDICA, SAFARI, TL PICK-UP IN POLAND
Tata Motors plans to enter the Polish market soon with its three models, Tata TL pick-up, Tata Safari SUV and the Indian best-seller compact Tata Indica, as reported by The Wall Street Journal Polska. The Journal informs that in Poland Tatas will be sold via a Japanese dealer chain Marubeni Motors, the main distributor of Nissan cars on the Polish market since 2005. In the initial phase, Tata cars will be on offer in 30 Marubeni car salons in Poland. The company hopes to sell 300 vehicles a month.