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Mahindra and Mahindra plans new mass-market SUV; eyes lowest-price slot

Aditya Prakash 0 automobiles, Cars, Mahindra, SUV 19.3.14

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Davos: After huge success of its existing models like Scorpio and XUV 500, auto major Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is working on a new mass-market SUV and plans to position it as the lowest-price vehicle in this segment.</div>
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The company is currently working on 2-3 platforms for this new SUV, which it plans to launch beginning 2015 at a price even below that of Scorpio, senior executive Pawan Goenka told PTI in an interview here.</div>
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Goenka, executive director and President (Automotive and Farm Equipments) at M&M, was here for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, which was held from January 21-25.</div>
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Mahindra group, a $17 billion multinational group employing over 185,000 people in over 100 countries, is a major player in automotive business through its flagship entity M&M. Besides, it is also present across various other sectors including technology, aerospace, defence, financial services, hospitality, retail and real estate.</div>
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"If you look at journey of Mahindras, starting from Scorpio, we basically have pushed the envelope for making the mass market higher in terms of price," said Goenka, who is known as father of the highly successful Scorpio.</div>
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Asked what next to expect from M&M in the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment, Goenka said, "When we started selling Scorpio at about Rs 6 lakh, there was no mass market product being sold at Rs 6 lakh.</div>
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"Nothing was sold more than few hundred units at Rs 6 lakh at that time and then we came and sold 3,000-4,000 Scorpios a month at that price.</div>
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"Then, when we launched we launched XUV at Rs 12 lakh, again there was no mass market product sold at that price. But we again came in and pushed the envelop. We have done all these," he said.</div>
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"Now, going beyond Rs 12 lakh price position is probably unlikely in India right now. There has been a very significant change in the segmentation of this SUV business where the smaller sub-four meter, may be even petrol driven, SUVs are suddenly becoming very popular.</div>
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"So for Mahindras, the next big thing would be not to go from Scorpio to XUV to something bigger and more premium, but to come on this end, that is below Scorpio, to see how do we go into the newly created segment of sub-four metre, primarily five-passenger vehicles," Goenka said.</div>
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"That is where our next big bet will be," he said. Asked whether this new vehicle could be the lowest price product in the SUV segment, Goenka replied in affirmative.</div>
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About the possible timeline, he said, "We will have 2-3 new platforms that we will be launching starting 2015."</div>
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Goenka also said that Mahindra group was very active in overseas markets, while the India growth story has also remained intact and the same has been asserted by Indian leaders during WEF summit at Davos, Switzerland.</div>
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Mahindra and Mahindra plans new mass-market SUV; eyes lowest-price slot

The company is currently working on 2-3 platforms for this new SUV, which it plans to launch beginning 2015 at a price even below that of S...

First all new Renault Koleos owner is Salman Khan

Aditya Prakash 0 automobiles, Cars, Renault, Renault Koleos 19.3.14

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The French automobile giant Renault have just unveiled the 2014 edition of their premium SUV, The all new Renault Koleos. The swanky SUV has made a dashing debut with none other than ‘Jai Ho’ star Salman Khan. Salman was handed the keys to the all new Koleos at the Renault Star Guild Awards 2014 by Mr. Sumit Sawhney - Country CEO and Managing Director for Renault Operations in India.</div>
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First all new Renault Koleos owner is Salman Khan

The Renault Koleos boasts of a 173 PS engine coupled to an automatic 4x4, 6-speed transmission. The French automobile giant Renault...

Tata Motors unveils Bolt, Zest — first new cars in four years

Aditya Prakash 0 automobiles, Bolt, Cars, TATA, Tata Bolt, Tata Motors, Zest 19.3.14

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New Delhi: India's largest carmaker Tata Motors unveiled its first new models in four years on Monday, banking on two small cars to reverse the company's sliding passenger car sales in the face of growing foreign competition.</div>
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Sales of Tata passenger vehicles in India fell an annual 37 percent in the first nine months of the fiscal year that ends in March, according to data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the steepest drop in an ailing industry headed for a second straight year of declining sales.</div>
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Rising interest rates and high fuel costs in Asia's third-largest economy, growing at its slowest pace in a decade, have pushed consumers to delay the purchase of big ticket items.</div>
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In a bid to revive its fortunes, Tata is pinning its hopes for now on the all-new Bolt hatchback and Zest entry-level sedan to tap into the small car market that accounts for the bulk of passenger vehicle sales in India.</div>
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Last year, the India autos giant watched as its rivals launched a number of popular models, including Honda Motor Co with its entry-level sedan Amaze and Hyundai Motor Co's Grand i10 hatchback. Tata, meanwhile, only tweaked and refreshed existing models.</div>
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Small cars are top sellers in a country where most people prefer to drive cheaper, fuel-efficient compact cars as roads are clogged with traffic and parking in big cities is hard to come by.</div>
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Tata will showcase the Bolt and Zest, to be made at its Pune factory in western India, at the Indian auto expo that starts on Wednesday.</div>
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"Clearly the compact sedan and the hatch present the biggest opportunity from a market standpoint," said Ankush Arora, Tata Motors' senior vice president and head of the commercial-passenger vehicle business unit, said on Monday.</div>
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Over the last two years, Tata has relied on strong performance at its luxury Jaguar Land Rover unit to offset weak sales at home, where it is losing market share to Hyundai Motor, Maruti Suzuki and others.</div>
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Monday's unveiling of the new Tata cars came just over a week after Karl Slym, who was the company's managing director, died after falling from the 22nd floor of a Bangkok hotel, in what police said may have been suicide.</div>
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The cars would have been the first new passenger vehicles to be launched under the leadership of Slym, who joined Tata in October 2012 and was tasked with reversing the sales slump.</div>
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While his death has caused worries about potential delays to the company's turnaround plans, Tata Motors has said it has a pipeline of products through the next six years.</div>
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"What Tata Motors really needs is fresh designs. So far it has been depending on slight changes and model extensions," said Anil Sharma, an analyst with IHS Automotive.</div>
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"It doesn't matter which model or what segment they are targeting. It's absolutely critical for them to start somewhere and this is a positive move for them."</div>
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The company has not launched an all-new Tata-branded passenger vehicle since its Aria crossover in 2010.</div>
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Last month, it unveiled the first variant from its new series of petrol engines, which will power some of its future cars, including the Bolt and Zest. Most of Tata's passenger vehicle sales are for diesel-powered models.</div>
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Tata Motors, India's largest maker of trucks and buses, has been posting losses in its domestic operations for the last few quarters, but strong JLR sales have rescued it</div>
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Tata Motors unveils Bolt, Zest — first new cars in four years

In a bid to revive its fortunes, Tata is pinning its hopes for now on the all-new Bolt hatchback and Zest entry-level sedan to tap into the...

Auto Expo 2014: Maruti unveils luxury sedan Ciaz, SX4 S-Cross crossover

Aditya Prakash 0 automobiles, Cars, Ciaz, Maruti Ciaz, Maruti Suzuki, Sedan Class 19.3.14

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Greater Noida: India's car market leader Maruti Suzuki India today unveiled two concept models - sedan Ciaz and crossover SX4 S-Cross - as it looks to enhance its position in the bigger sedan segment going forward.</div>
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Amid a slowdown in the market, the company said it was looking to achieve sales it had in last fiscal year in 2013-14. "The SX4 S-Cross and Ciaz are models to expand our product range in future," Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa told reporters here at the Auto Expo.</div>
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Expressing optimism about the Indian market, he said in the last 30 years since its inception, MSI has sold 12 million vehicles but it covered only one per cent of the country. "We have the other 99 per cent to cover," Ayukawa said.</div>
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Commenting on the importance of the two new concepts unveiled here, Suzuki Motor Corporation Executive Vice President T Suzuki said: "In 2004, we had the first global model launch of Swift and these two are in line with that...The two cars we are unveiling today are aimed to meet the growing demand of sedans in India, China and elsewhere."</div>
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He said since 1955, Suzuki has sold 50 million vehicles. Commenting on the sales prospects for this year, Ayukawa said: "The automobile market in India is on a slowdown. Our effort is to achieve sales of last (fiscal) year in this year."</div>
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The company had registered sales of around 10.6 lakh units in the domestic market in 2012-13.</div>
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The concept Ciaz, as and when it hits the market will compete worth the likes of Honda City and Hyundai Verna in the C segment sedans.</div>
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Apart from the two concepts, MSI is displaying 14 different models, including variants of existing models such as Swift, Alto, Ritz, Ertiga and Dzire.</div>
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Auto Expo 2014: Maruti unveils luxury sedan Ciaz, SX4 S-Cross crossover

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Maruti Suzuki announces Celerio Expo for customers across Odisha

Aditya Prakash 0 automobiles, Cars, Expo, Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki Celerio 16.2.14

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 For the first time the Company is organizing a mass test drive on such a large scale to enable customers to connect with the newly launched car and test drive the Celerio and experience the revolutionary EZ Drive technology.</div>
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With best in class fuel efficiency for both manual transmission and Auto Gear Shift, a first for India amongst passenger cars, Celerio w<br />
as exceedingly well received by the visitors at the recently concluded Auto Expo in Delhi. In sync with this successful global launch at the Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki will now unveil Celerio in the public. </div>
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Announcing the Celerio Expo, Mr. Muneesh Bali, Regional Manager- Odisha and Chattisgarh, Maruti Suzuki India said, “We wish to unveil Celerio to the people across India so that they can get a feel of our new EZ Drive technology. Celerio is a revolution which promises a new, convenient and EZ drive experience along with best in class fuel efficiency of 23.1 kmpl for both Auto Gear Shift and Manual transmission. Through the Celerio Expo, we want our customers to experience this new technology.”</div>
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Adding a fun element at the Celerio Expo, the company has planned various engagement activities for family members. Themed around EZ these activities include EZ Dance, EZ Fit, EZ Dekho and EZ Fun. The Company will also offer assistance in finance, insurance, exchange etc., at the Celerio Expo. </div>
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Celerio is Maruti Suzuki’s latest compact car from the car leader. The Celerio is stylish on the outside and has roomy, spacious & functional interiors with a large boot. Offered in six variants, including two with Auto Gear Shift, the Celerio is powered by the high performing K-next petrol engine. </div>
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Celerio Expo cities: Delhi, Guwahati, Gurgaon, Ranchi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Cochin, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hissar. </div>
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Maruti Suzuki announces Celerio Expo for customers across Odisha

Bhubaneswar : Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading car maker, is organizing the Celerio Expo to reach out to customers across 19 ...

Ford introduces Wi-Fi in 2014 Ford Figo

Aditya 0 automobiles, Cars, Ford, Ford Figo, Ford Figo Wi-Fi 14.2.14

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New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS): Taking in-car technology and connectivity to a new high, Ford India has announced the introduction of 2014 Ford Figo with a host of enhanced industry leading features including the first-in-class Wi-Fi.</h2>
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The 2014 Ford Figo will set new benchmarks in convenience and help keep customers more connected to the world with its unique offering. Offered to customers as a special value pack, 2014 Ford Figo will include a Wi-Fi dongle, colour coordinated seat covers and LED interior lighting at Rs. 9,790 (ex-showroom Delhi), the company said in a statement.<br />
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Adding to the overall appeal, the 2014 Ford Figo will be available in a new colour -Mars Red.<br />
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In order to enhance the value for money offering, Ford has also included Driver Side Airbag and Power Adjust Mirrors in the ZXi variant of the 2014 Ford Figo.<br />
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The base EXi version will now offer Bluetooth Connectivity, 2 DIN Audio -- CD, FM, MP3, Aux-in, USB and 4 Speakers and Roof antenna as part of the standard offering.<br />
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“At Ford, we believe in democratization of technology and have been driving consumer focused innovation across our product range. Ford Figo was the first car in its segment to introduce Bluetooth connectivity and is setting a benchmark by offering internet connectivity on-the-go,” said Vinay Piparsania, executive director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford India.<br />
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“The 2014 Ford Figo will redefine smart and further strengthen its credentials as a reliable vehicle with an outstanding value-for-money proposition," he said.<br />
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The 2014 Ford Figo will be launched through a campaign “Smart Is The New Cool.”<br />
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The 2014 Ford Figo range will continue to offer a comprehensive two-year or 100,000 kilometer warranty. In a first of its kind initiative, Ford will also be offering ‘Happy Pocket Service’ with comprehensive scheduled service.<br />
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The 2014 Ford Figo will be available in Kinetic Blue, Diamond White, Moondust Silver, Chill Metallic, Panther Black, Sea Grey and Paprika Red.</div>

Ford introduces Wi-Fi in 2014 Ford Figo

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS): Taking in-car technology and connectivity to a new high, Ford India has announced the introduction of 2014 Fo...

Plan cleared to allow plying of quadricycles: Sources

Aditya 0 automobiles, Cars, Quadricycles 11.2.14

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NEW DELHI: Quadricycles will now be able to ply on the city roads across the country as the Law Ministry has approved the Road Ministry's proposal allowing them to be used as public transport, according to sources.<br />
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Quadricycles are viewed by stakeholders as being safer than 3-wheelers (autorikshaws). They have fully enclosed structure with hard top and doors, although their maximum speed and engine capacity are lower than a small car.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">The development is seen as good</span><br style="font-size: small; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;"> news for Bajaj Auto, which in</span><br style="font-size: small; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;"> 2012 unveiled the quadricycle RE60</span><br style="font-size: small; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;"> powered by a 200 cc petrol engine. </span></div>

Plan cleared to allow plying of quadricycles: Sources

NEW DELHI: Quadricycles will now be able to ply on the city roads across the country as the Law Ministry has approved the Road Ministry...

Auto Expo 2014: Skoda Yeti facelift unveiled

Aditya 0 AutoExpo, AutoExpo 2014, automobiles, Cars, Skoda, Skoda Yeti 11.2.14

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<span style="text-align: left;">Skoda showed off two refreshes at the 2014 Auto Expo. One was the refreshed Superb which went on sale yesterday , and the other was this, the refreshed Yeti SUV.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2oiSa0cWrz5ddcEdgmECT6jU1hyan94AbqHNgczvaclbNqAVGchDXhCYuQ0X4RxGkvZjLKwaH_HLPq-VCMB6BTEhYGnljr_OIJi6fZ3JJ7hv3WVMIKVGAYYhodv3G2PRVF9ZxuM8VzE/s1600/skoda-yeti-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2oiSa0cWrz5ddcEdgmECT6jU1hyan94AbqHNgczvaclbNqAVGchDXhCYuQ0X4RxGkvZjLKwaH_HLPq-VCMB6BTEhYGnljr_OIJi6fZ3JJ7hv3WVMIKVGAYYhodv3G2PRVF9ZxuM8VzE/s1600/skoda-yeti-6.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;">The Yeti receives a similar treatment to the Superb which means its gets a visual makeover in the form of new headlamps that pack xenons and LED day time running lamps. The new grille keeps in with the new family look while the bumpers have been tweaked as well. The tail gets a new set of LED tail lamps just like on the Superb. Internationally the Superb comes in the choice of Style and Outdoor spec. In India we will continue to get only the more rugged Outdoor version. This means that the Yeti will continue to come with plastic cladding on the bumpers and sides. Skoda has given the car a new set of 16-inch alloy wheels. The interiors dont see much change however Skoda have installed a new three-spoke steering wheel just like the unit on the new Superb. The Yeti also gets a new tyre pressure monitoring system, electrically adjustable driver seat and cruise control along with keyless entry and start. Mechanically the car remains the same with the choice of two diesel engines. Both displace 2.0-litres but the lower spec 110PS sends power to the front wheels while the higher spec 140PS gets all wheel drive. The 140PS version gets a six speed manual while the 110PS uses a 5-speed manual. The Yeti still doesnt come with an automatic. We expect Skoda to launch the new Yeti in the coming months and hopefully it will revive flagging sales of the previous model that was a genuinely nice vehicle but sadly never caught on in our market.</span></div>
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Auto Expo 2014: Skoda Yeti facelift unveiled

Yeti receives a similar treatment to the Superb which means its gets a visual makeover in the form of new headlamps that pack xenons and L...

Datsun unveils Redi-Go concept at Auto Expo 2014

Hitechnex 0 AutoExpo 2014, automobiles, Cars, Datsun 8.2.14

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<span style="background-color: white;">Datsun on second day of the expo has unveiled its new concept dubbed the Redi-GO. The concept has a crossover hatchback style body design and is basically a design study.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">It is just a concept but according to Datsun spokesperson and Chief Creative Officer it showcases the direction in logical design that the company intends to take.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">As the crossover market in India is on the rise with major players entering the market, the Redi-GO concept can be taken as a preview to a forthcoming crossover for the Indian market by Datsun in the near future.</span></div>
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Datsun unveils Redi-Go concept at Auto Expo 2014

Datsun on second day of the expo has unveiled its new concept dubbed the Redi-GO. The concept has a crossover hatchback style body design ...

Renault Unveils KWID Compact SUV Concept

Hitechnex 0 AutoExpo 2014, automobiles, Cars, Renault, SUV 8.2.14

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vwXyRf5LfwRQL_nkZwqHhQ27AtRA_1-vVeAUYllUD_cYEsJSzxJ9VVKSjSGbWBjANJV44L7olrlkKk49lcap38q9d2Pv2oF_wEsblT8cLmgxkNIENdyWynW-HgSmt60nf7VlgIsQxeg/s1600/Renault-Kwid-2_2812560b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vwXyRf5LfwRQL_nkZwqHhQ27AtRA_1-vVeAUYllUD_cYEsJSzxJ9VVKSjSGbWBjANJV44L7olrlkKk49lcap38q9d2Pv2oF_wEsblT8cLmgxkNIENdyWynW-HgSmt60nf7VlgIsQxeg/s1600/Renault-Kwid-2_2812560b.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">Renault has finally lifted the curtains from its KWID compact SUV concept, that was teased online a couple of days back. Renault has chosen the Indian platform to introduce this compact SUV at the ongoing 2014 Indian Auto Expo, globally. This is the first time that Renault has entered the crossover segment in India. This vehicle has partially been designed in one of the design studios in Mumbai, keeping in mind, the young generation. The special addition to the concept is the flying companion, that can be used automatically as well as manually. This unique feature enables the driver to scout traffic, take landscape pictures and detect the path ahead.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">Coming to the key highlight, this KWID concept compact SUV is equipped with impressive scissor doors. The 'back to future' concept car is just 3.62 meter long and it appears extremely attractive and advanced. It is also reported that the car will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol turbocharged engine and this engine is mated to dual-clutch transmission EDC.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><img align="right" alt="" height="200" src="http://www.businessworld.in/image/image_gallery?uuid=ae360d63-d0c5-4a23-a3af-692d1fb79482&groupId=36166&t=1391746447699" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; outline: 0px;" width="200" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">The KWID concept provides enormous space to the driver, as it carries the centrally-driven design. Other alluring features bestowed upon this compact SUV concept are electrically operated front bench seats at the centre, LED lighting, scissor doors with electric control and touch controls for gearshifting. You would also be able to operate the vehicle using smart gadgets like smartphones or tablets.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">This concept vehicle is inspired by the Dunny Bunny design that gives it rugged characteristics. It is well known that Renault is famous for launching futuristic concepts at motor shows and this concept is another part of its portfolio. Now, the company has made India its global platform for the new concept model, after the company recorded its highest growth in the Indian market last year. Notably, the KWID compact SUV is the first concept car that has been unveiled outside Europe. - </span></div>

Renault Unveils KWID Compact SUV Concept

Renault has finally lifted the curtains from its KWID compact SUV concept, that was teased online a couple of days back. Renault has chosen...

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: Return of the hatchback king

Hitechnex 0 automobiles, Cars, Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Reviews 8.2.14

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<span style="background-color: white;">Maruti Suzuki had a relatively quiet 2013. Apart from a few special editions of existing models, the company didn't have much to offer. But it started 2014 with a bang with the launch of a new hatchback called the Celerio. And, this is just the start as the company has plans to launch an array of new models. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The first incarnation of the Celerio was the A-Wind Concept car that the company unveiled a few months back. Worldwide it is being hailed as a replacement for the Alto that is badged as the A-Star in India. But over here, the A-Star and the Celerio will continue to co-exist. The Celerio keeps the design close to its concept avatar. The front-end comprises a smiling setup, thanks to the large headlamps and a curvy chrome grille. The stout bonnet flows in smoothly and a prominent shoulderline merges with the boot. The rear section appears quite chunky with big tail lamps and a small tailgate. Dimensions reveal that the Celerio sits between the Hyundai Grand i10 and the i10. It's marginally shorter and narrower but taller than the Grand. The wheelbase at 2,425mm is exactly the same as on the Grand, offering decent amount of kneeroom at the back.</span><br />
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The large and sweeping dash seems to have been inspired by the Swift. The centre console-mounted gear lever mimics the one on the Grand i10.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The seats are comfortable and not as low as in some of the new cars. As a result, the all-around visibility is great. Space too is not a concern in the Celerio as it also offers a decent amount of headroom and the boot at 235litres is ample too. The rear seat can be folded to increase the boot space even further adding to the versatility of the boot.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The Celerio derives its power from an all-aluminium 998cc petrol motor that's quite smooth at start up. The clutch is light and the gears slot nicely, but are not as slick as the Swift's box. On the move, the Celerio offers enough amount of torque to avoid frequent downshifts and on one of the high-speed runs we touched 140kmph on the clock. The company also claims a fuel economy of 23.1kmpl under ARAI testing regulations, and we feel that the manual version can return a mileage close to the certified figure. Maruti Suzuki has done a good job of tackling NVH with minimal noise and vibrations intruding inside the cabin, returning a serene ride.</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">Specs: Maruti Suzuki Celerio</b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;">Engine: 998cc, three-cylinder<br />Max Power: 68bhp@6,000rpm<br />Max torque: 90Nm@3,500rpm<br />Gearbox: 5-speed manual/auto<br />Wheelbase(mm): 2,425<br />LxWxH(mm): 3,600x1,600x1,560<br />Top Speed: 140kmph<br />0-100kmph: NA<br />Price: <span class="rupee" style="font-family: WebRupee;">Rs.</span>3.9 -4.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)<br />On sale: February, 2014</b></div>
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio review: Almost a celestial drive

Hitechnex 0 automobiles, Cars, Maruti Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Reviews 8.2.14

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">With price range of Rs 3.9 lakh to Rs 4.29 lakh (Delhi ex-showroom prices), the Celerio can prove to be the most important launch by Maruti</span></td></tr>
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In India, a small car is always big news. And bigger if it comes from Maruti Suzuki. From the Maruti 800 to the Zen and from the Alto to the Swift, Maruti has barely failed with its small wonders. But it had two cars that didn’t quite set the markets on fire—the Zen Estilo and the A-Star. What to do? Make a car that has all the goodies of the two, introduce a path-breaking technology into the product, give it a cute name, price it correctly and launch it at the biggest automotive event in the country. That’s the Celerio for you.</div>
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The Celerio gets a bold and curvy design which the company calls CICO (curve in, curve out) styling. The car looks really ‘happy’ from the front—the new wide smiley grille flanked by swept back headlamps looks fresh. The stylised front bumper with a large air dam and character lines on the bonnet are contemporary. Yet it remains an out-and-out Maruti and this is apparent from various angles, especially the rear which strongly resembles the Alto 800. The Celerio may not be called stylish in the true sense of the word, but functional it definitely is. Let’s see how.</div>
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Step inside and you will realise how much has Maruti worked to make the driver and the passengers feel good. This car, no doubt, has the best cabin quality among all Maruti small cars—yes, the plastic quality seems even better than what you get in the class-higher Swift. Then, there is generous space all around. The Celerio is 3,600 mm long, 1,600 mm wide and 1,560 mm high. But what really works for the car is its wheel base of 2,425 mm, which ensures ample legroom for the rear passengers. In fact, as we found our during our test drive in Jodhpur, even three tall people can fit in the rear seats with some amount of adjustment. The headroom, too, at the rear is good. The boot space is a decent 235 litres.</div>
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The driving position is good. The seat height is just <span style="font-size: 14px;">right, the vision all around is clear and the A-pillar doesn’t obstruct your view much. The design fabric chosen by Maruti is fresh and the dual-tone dashboard looks good. All the buttons are easy to reach and the steering wheel is nice to hold. The EZ Drive model’s gear-lever is also conveniently placed.</span></div>
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The Suzuki K10B three-cylinder engine that sits under the hood of the Celerio is one of its best assets. It produces a peak power of 68ps@6000rpm and a torque of 90Nm@3500rpm, which is more than enough for the Celerio that weighs 810 kg (830 kg with full options). This not only ensures amazing driveability but also a class-leading fuel efficiency of 23.1 kmpl. The car has got a tight turning radius of 4.7 metres and that can be a boon while parking or when driving on congested roads.</div>
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The best thing about the Celerio is the path-breaking technology that it comes equipped with, the two-pedal (accelerator and brake) Auto Gear Shift technology, which the company has christened as EZ Drive, pronounced as ‘easy drive’. Auto gear shift it is, but is it an automatic transmission? Not exactly. The EZ Drive is essentially a simple manual transmission that has been robotised. It uses a regular manual gearbox and a clutch (there is no clutch pedal though), but acts like an automatic, changing gears for the driver with the help of a dedicated ECU and actuators (call it a robotic arm). Unlike traditional automatic transmission, there is no torque convertor.</div>
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<b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">How does it look: </b>The gear-lever unit, placed between the two front seats, looks exactly like a traditional automatic transmission unit. Towards the right, there are three slots—‘N’ for neutral, ‘D’ for drive and ‘R’ for reverse. Towards the left, there is one slot marked ‘M’ for manual. In the manual mode, there are options of ‘+’ to upshift and ‘-’ to downshift gears.</div>
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<b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">How does it drive: </b>Before starting the engine, ensure the gear lever is in the ‘N’ mode and the brake pedal is pressed. Once the engine starts, put the gear lever in the ‘D’ mode and <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">release the brake. The car will start moving, but slowly—this is called the ‘Creep’ function, which is effective in urban stop-and-go traffic. Gradually step on the accelerator and the car will pick up speed. Based on how much you press the accelerator, the car will move to a higher gear, the highest being fifth.</span></div>
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Similar to the traditional automatic transmission unit, the EZ Drive offers the ‘M’ mode—put the gear lever in the ‘M’ position and then shift gears by pushing the lever to either the ‘+’ or ‘-’ modes.</div>
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<b style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">How does it stop: </b>Pressing the brake reduces the speed of the car and the gears shift down automatically until the car comes to a complete stop. Then you have to shift the lever to the ‘N’ mode, switch off the engine and engage the parking brake. But unlike most traditional automatics, the EZ Drive does not have a ‘P’ slot—which indicates ‘parking’—therefore engaging the parking brake is important.</div>
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From Rs 3.9 lakh for the manual and Rs 4.29 lakh for the EZ Drive (Delhi ex-showroom starting prices), the Celerio can prove to be the most important launch by Maruti in a long time. What it offers is tremendous value at an affordable price point, and is sure to shake up the market.</div>
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio review: Almost a celestial drive

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Drive Link app gears Tata Motors and Samsung partnership

Hitechnex 0 automobiles, Cars, Samsung, TATA, Tata Motors 8.2.14

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Auto Expo 2014 saw a Tata Motors and Samsung Electronics partnership for in-car connectivity applications announced for the company’s passenger vehicles. Based on Samsung’s ‘Drive Link app’ on MirrorLinkTM technology, this innovative in-car smartphone tech enhances in-car access and reduces distraction to the driver to make safety a priority.</div>
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Drivelink in Tata Motors passenger cars will include shortcuts to driving apps, which adhere to safety certification standards. On-board diagnostics, vehicle lifecycle management info, periodic service reminders, and other data can be used in real time.</div>
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<a href="http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/h/www.rushlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1000x750xTata-Motors-ConnectNEXT-concept-at-Delhi-Auto-Expo-1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.BUAjGh0Lox.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tata Motors ConnectNEXT concept at Delhi Auto Expo 1" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-108402" height="300" src="http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/h/www.rushlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1000x750xTata-Motors-ConnectNEXT-concept-at-Delhi-Auto-Expo-1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.BUAjGh0Lox.webp" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin-top: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" width="400" /></a>Samsung’s Drive Link app on the move makes listening to music, navigating to a destination and talking hands-free easy without being a distraction with its clean interface. One can also access internet music through other apps. Through Drive Link’s navigation function, users can select preset, recent or favorite destinations, or search for a specific address. Text-to-Speech feature ensures incoming data is automatically read via the car’s speaker system. As such, if a text message arrives with address info when the app is in use, users can set the address as their destination with a click on the text.</div>
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Drive Link connects smartphones to a car’s In-Vehicle Infotainment system via MirrorLink, the new standard connectivity protocol from the Car Connectivity Consortium.</div>
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ConnectNext pillar of TATA Motors’ DNA personifies ‘Connect’ of the company’s new cars. Overall ownership experience through auto-updates allows one to use the device of his/her choice, freeing him/her from the long life-cycles that automotive products utilise. ConnectNext connects with the customers at a whole new level, and includes in its realm, dealerships too. TATA Motors has been working with partners like Harman, Samsung and MapMyIndia for innovative solutions to address customer needs.</div>
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Mr. Ranjit Yadav, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said, “In our Horizonext journey towards great products that match customer needs, ConnectNext is one of the key “Next” pillars that offers a first-to-market product, that taps an immediate customer need to be more connected with his/her working and social world. We see technology as a key enabler and are delighted to partner with another industry leader, Samsung, to offer what our consumers, especially our young, professional consumers, demand from their vehicles. This is in line with our philosophy to offer great new features to our customers to create differentiated products features that are relevant to the present and scalable for the future”. Drivelink partnership is our first major step in this direction.</div>
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Mr Sameer Garde, Country Head – Enterprise Business, Samsung India Electronics Limited, said, “We are delighted to partner Tata Motors on their journey in building an exciting new range of passenger vehicles. Samsung’s Drive Link application on MirrorLinkTM technology, for controlling nearby smartphones from the steering wheel or via dashboard buttons or touch screen, ensures users retain the core functionality of their smartphones, while making sure their experience of hands free in-vehicle services is as safe as possible. The Drive Link’s interface is clear and uncluttered, perfect for quick and intuitive use when on the move”.</div>
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Jaguar’s Project 7 car to be showcased at the Auto Expo

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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Lucida Grande, Verdana, Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 19.5px;">Jaguar launched the aggressive looking, sharply designed F-Type in India last year.</span></span></div>
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Based on this F-type Roadster, the company unveiled a one-off ‘Project 7’ car to enter the 2013 Goodwood festival of speed. This car will be showcased at the Auto Expo which begins this week.</div>
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The car’s name, Project 7, has been kept in honour of the seven Le Mans victories by Jaguar in the period from 1951 and 1990. Though it is similar to the outgoing Jaguar F-Type, the front fascia is new and the car boasts of many carbon-fibre aerodynamic bits. It has a lowered windshield and stands on 20-inch forged-alloy wheels which have carbon fibre inserts.</div>
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The driver’s seat has a four point harness which makes sure it anchors the driver into the composite seat. This seat, which is the only one in the car, is lowered by three cm as compared to the production F-Type. Yes, the other seat from the original two-seater car has been replaced by a helmet holder which distinctly shouts out the purpose for which the car has been made.</div>
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This car is powered by the same 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine from the standard F-Type which churns out 550bhp. This motor is mated to the eight-speed paddle shift gearbox.</div>
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The Jaguar D-Type has been amongst the most iconic Jaguar cars ever made. The Project 7 car has been developed to pay homage to it. The classic car’s lovers will surely get nostalgic looking at the rear fairing with an integrated rollover hoop, the single-seat cockpit setup and the blue paintwork all over.  The company’s design director, Ian Cullum made sure the design of the superb looking car was in place as the engineers went ahead to complete the work within just four months.</div>
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Jaguar fans and enthusiasts will definitely look forward to this car at the Auto Expo. Stay tuned to CarWale as we will bring you a complete coverage of the event.</div>
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Jaguar’s Project 7 car to be showcased at the Auto Expo

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Auto Expo 2014: Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept, Range Rover LWB to be shown

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Jaguar Land Rover will showcase the new Range Rover Long wheelbase at the upcoming Auto Expo 2014.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlL6p8OA1bvZNJ-vNfbcDLnfvZJ4rDpgEXZSbEvStzJiJk0zDY9luJRvEEkVW9CjQrcFWA43z21drhA0QqSV4da83oWRAWdY5yMF_vYc3iHVdWR3bQSoTjG9na7-7G5CpnxZLy-8a-3MY/s1600/0_0_355_http---i.haymarket.net.au-ExtraImages-20140202053433_rrmain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlL6p8OA1bvZNJ-vNfbcDLnfvZJ4rDpgEXZSbEvStzJiJk0zDY9luJRvEEkVW9CjQrcFWA43z21drhA0QqSV4da83oWRAWdY5yMF_vYc3iHVdWR3bQSoTjG9na7-7G5CpnxZLy-8a-3MY/s1600/0_0_355_http---i.haymarket.net.au-ExtraImages-20140202053433_rrmain.jpg" width="320" /></a>The new Land Rover flagship is the most expensive offering from the Jaguar Land Rover line-up  and for the premium, you get an increase of 186mm in the wheelbase.  The extra money of course buys you more legroom. The Range Rover LWB also offers executive class seats that recline seventeen degrees a compared to the standard version offering seats that lean eight degrees. There are 10.2 inch screens at the rear and deployable tables too. The stretched Range Rover is only available in the Autobiography and Autobiography Black trims.<br />
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Land Rover will also showcase the Range Rover Evoque equipped with the new nine-speed automatic gearbox. The new gearbox will not only improve fuel economy considerably, but is a big improvement in terms of refinement and responsiveness.<br />
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Jaguar will have the new F-Type coupe on display at the Auto Expo. The new F-Type coupe is said to be considerable stiffer than the drop-top, so dynamics are likely to improve further.  The one-off Jaguar F-type-based Jaguar Project 7 concept will also be present at the show. An ode to the Le Mans-winning D-type of 1956-57, the Jaguar Project 7 is unique for its lowered windscreen, carbon-fibre splitter and a fairing behind the driver’s seat.<br />
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Jaguar will also bring the C-X17 sports crossover concept. The C-X17 marks many firsts for Jaguar. It is the first crossover in the company’s 91-year history. It’s also the first product to make use of Jaguar’s lightweight aluminium architecture. Still very much in concept stage, the Jaguar C-X17 to be shown in India will feature a more production ready cabin.<br />
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Jaguar Land Rover will also display some India-specific variants of its existing line-up.</div>

Auto Expo 2014: Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept, Range Rover LWB to be shown

Jaguar Land Rover will showcase the new Range Rover Long wheelbase at the upcoming Auto Expo 2014. The new Land Rover flagship is the mos...

Apple and Google CARS will see voice control, find my car and turn on heating apps in 2014

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Google has already partnered with four major manufacturers to bring Android to vehicles in 2014.<br />
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Hyundai, Audi, Honda and General Motors will be the first to benefit from 4G internet connections and voice activated functions.<br />
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It's thought that the in-car system will hook up to the user's Android phone, so they can locate their car, check if you've locked the doors or even start the car remotely and turn on the heating - a huge bonus on frosty mornings.<br />
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There's also a suggestion that two-way communication between the search giant and in-car devices will vastly improve traffic prediction on Google Maps.<br />
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Apple are also deep in development of their 'iOS in the car' system, which would bring a version of the iPhone operating system to vehicles.<br />
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Pre-release versions of the next revision of the company's iPhone operating systems include options for 'car display' - fuelling speculation that Apple's in-car system will launch along with the iOS update.<br />
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Apple has teamed up with Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ferrari, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Volvo, Acura, Jaguar, Opel and Cheverolet to offer iOS in the Car support.<br />
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Apple and Google CARS will see voice control, find my car and turn on heating apps in 2014

Apple and Google are both expected to bring their mobile operating systems to cars before the end of the year. Google has already partner...

Google to bring Android to cars

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Google has teamed up with some of the world's biggest car companies to integrate its Android operating system directly into cars.</div>
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The consortium aims to integrate the world's most widespread smartphone operating system into vehicles, in what Google executive Patrick Brady termed a “driving-optimised experience.”</div>
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The Android engineering chief said in a blog posting on Monday: “Wouldn't it be great if you could bring your favorite apps and music with you and use them safely with your car's built-in controls and in-dash display?</div>
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“Putting Android in the car will bring drivers apps and services they already know and love, while enabling automakers to more easily deliver cutting-edge technology to their customers.”</div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The alliance aims to challenge Apple's plans to integrate its iPhones into vehicles</strong>.</div>
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While the so-called “iOS in the Car” has still not officially been released, Honda has introduced one of its features, Siri Eyes Free, which allows drivers to perform some basic functions through voice commands, in some Accord and Acura models.</div>
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Automakers, however, may now prefer the Android operating system, which is provided for free by Google, and which is also open source, meaning that it can be more easily customised for specific vehicles. The inclusion of Nvidia in the alliance also offers advantages; the chip company has said it is developing a new processor - the Tegra K1 vehicle computing module - specifically for cars, adapting its latest chip for use in cars with functions such as pedestrian detection and blind-spot monitoring. - Sapa-dpa</div>
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Google to bring Android to cars

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Car Review: With new City, Honda redefines entry-level sedan segment

Unknown 0 automobiles, Cars, Honda, Honda CIty, Reviews, Technology 8.1.14

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<strong>Pricing: (ex-showroom, Delhi)</strong><br /><strong>Variant    Petrol (INR)    Diesel (INR)</strong><br /><strong>E MT</strong>       7.42 lakh          8.62 lakh<br /><strong>S MT  </strong>     8.04 lakh          9.24 lakh<br /><strong>SV MT</strong>     8.49 lakh          9.66 lakh<br />
The 4th generation Honda City is more than just a new car as it redefines the benchmark in the ‘people’s sedan’ segment with élan.<br />
Honda showcased the 4th generation Honda City a couple months ago; however, it is only now that the car has officially been launched in the market.<br />
With over 9,000 pre-launch bookings, the new City has garnered a sizeable amount of interest among customers and the driving force behind this aspect is the diesel variant, which is touted to bring in the numbers for the brand.<br />
The 1.5 litre diesel mill is essentially the same unit fitted in the Amaze. But it has been mated to a 6-speed transmission in the City. Incidentally, the diesel City is also the most fuel-efficient car in the country capable of delivering 26 kilometre to the litre as tested by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The petrol option is the tried and tested 1.5 litre i-VTEC unit, which also delivers amazing efficiency. However, it is the automatic version that shines as it delivers an ARAI tested 18 kmpl, more than its manual transmission counterpart.<br />
For a sedan of this size, Honda is offering mileage of a small car in a premium entry-level sedan.<br />
It also has managed to keep the pricing of the new City very competitive. If you look at the petrol variants,  the pricing difference with the outgoing model is almost negligible and Honda has been able to achieve this by offering a higher level of localisation on the product.<br />
Illustrating this is the high level of equipment available on the car including features such as the start/stop button, touchscreen air-conditioning controls, rear A/C vents and shark fin antenna. The striking package combined with Honda’s legendary reliability is a potent mixture that has reset the benchmark for the competition and taken the bar even higher.<br />
For Honda, this might not be such a new thing, for the company redefined the entry level sedan segment with the launch of the City in 1998 and has dominated this segment over the past decade. With the new City, the game is surely being taken to a new level.<br />
Hironori Kanayama, president and CEO, HCIL said, “At Honda our goal is not just to create great products, but to offer unparalleled experience to our customers. With the best petrol and diesel technologies available in the City, we are very confident about the success of the model which will significantly contribute to our business growth in India.”<br />
With a target of over 170 dealerships by March 2014, Honda is gearing up for a strong run in the market.with the new City. In fact, the company is also looking at expanding their market base to include B and C category towns as the diesel version is bound to find buyers in these cost-sensitive markets as well.<br />
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Car Review: With new City, Honda redefines entry-level sedan segment

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class luxury sedan in India at Rs. 1.57 crore

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<span id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_HTStoryPageControl_Para1" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px;">German luxury automobile major Mercedes-Benz Wednesday launched its new S-Class luxury sedan priced at <span class="WebRupee" style="font-family: MyFont, MyFont_IE;">Rs. </span>1.57 crore ex-showroom Delhi. According to the automobile manufacture, the launch signifies its new marketing strategy of introducing new products under its 'Year of Excellence'</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
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This follows the last year's campaign of 'Year of Offensive' in which the company launched a slew of new offerings in the Indian market.</div>
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According to the company, the new luxury sedan is powered by a 4.6 litre V8 engine which is mated to a seven speed automatic transmission. The sedan can accelerate from 0-100 km per hour in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km per hour.</div>
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The company said it has already made allocation of 125 units in pre-bookings and has now opened fresh bookings for April 2014 deliveries.</div>
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Internally, the vehicle comes with a slew of features such as "mobile office" which offers folding tables, individual entertainment systems, 12 V power sockets and wireless hot spot.</div>
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The vehicle also has an Android based smart phone touch application that controls car's massage functions, seat heating and multimedia.</div>
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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class luxury sedan in India at Rs. 1.57 crore

German luxury automobile major Mercedes-Benz Wednesday launched its new S-Class luxury sedan priced at Rs. 1.57 crore ex-showroom Delhi. ...

Volkswagen Cross Polo: The Polo crosses over, but just about

Hitechnex 0 automobiles, Cars, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Cross Polo 6.1.14

Volkswagen Cross Polo: The Polo crosses over, but just about

SUMMARY Cross Polo flaunts new bumpers, body cladding, roof rails, exclusive upholstery, but we expected more from Volkswagen. As far a...