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Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati has unleashed their Monster 795 in India at an asking price of Rs 6,99,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).The 795 has been developed specially for Asian countries, and comes equipped with an 803cc engine synchronized to a 6-speed gearbox. It�s Desmodromic valve train equipped engine makes a maximum power of 85bhp at 8250rpm. Adding to the good news for super bike

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Exhibiting alongside parent company Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover�s display is bound to have won the brand a whole host of new fans. India is an important emerging market for Jaguar and the manufacturer seems to have pulled out all the stops to impress Auto Expo goers. The display includes the facelifted XF, the XJ and Jaguar�s most powerful production car yet, the wild 542bhp XKR-S. However, it

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BMW has launched its new M5 sports saloon at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi. Like all previous M5s, the new car's styling is subtle but aggressive in its details, most notably the lower air intakes � three gaping ducts to flow cool air into the radiator, oil cooler and turbochargers. 19-inch alloy wheels come as standard fitment.The M5 features a twin-turbo, 4.4-litre V8 that offers 552bhp and

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Taking centrestage at the Tata stand is the Safari Storme. The Storme is not an all-new Safari but a throroughly revised version of the existing SUV. Among the biggest changes to the vehicle is the adoption of Tata's modern X2 platform that also underpins the Aria. The switch to the X2 platform should reap huge benefits in terms of dynamics and overall refinement.Tata has also tweaked styling to

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Iconic British car-maker Mini has finally entered the Indian car market. The BMW-owned manufacturer will bring in four models, namely the Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Countryman into India as completely built units (CBUs). The Mini range will be sold through three exclusive dealerships � Deutsche Motoren and Bird Automotive in New Delhi and Infinity Cars in Mumbai.The Cooper

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Mahindra showcased the production ready prototype of the NXR electric vehicle at the expo. The REVAi successor looks much more appealing and will have more variants too.The badges of the production version have changed from the large REVA logo on the front grille to the Mahindra logo and the NXR logo with four leaves is used in the rear. The rest of the vehicle remains unchanged. The NXR uses

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Click on the image to open.Mercedes-Benz took up all of Hall 15 and presented a vast array of cars for the Indian car buying public to gawk at.Among the production models dished up were the SLS AMG roadster supercar the new, third-generation M-class and a customised S600 Pullman Guard. The star of the pavilion however was the Concept A-class � a hatchback that previews the forthcoming design

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click on the image to open.Dilip Chabaria�s DC design unveiled an all-new sports car concept at the Auto Expo, called the DC Avanti. According to DC, the Avanti is India�s first-ever sports car. This is DC Design�s first attempt at doing a full production run of a car designed by them. The Avanti was built at DC Design�s workshop at Pune.It is powered by a Ford EcoBoost 2.0-litre 4-cylinder

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Click on the image to open.British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has unveiled its Indian range at the Auto Expo. It is offering seven models starting at a tempting Rs. 5.5 lakh, and will join other iconic brands like Harley Davidson and Ducati in the fast-growing niche motorcycle segment of the Indian two-wheeler market.The range starts with the legendary Bonneville, powered by an 865cc,

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  ALL NEW  AUDI S5 2012 3.0 TFSI The 2012 Audi A5 models are now more distinctive than ever. The rear lights and the headlights have been redesigned and are optionally available in xenon plus technology with homogenous LED daytime running lights. New colors and materials accentuate the interior, and many details of the operating concept have been fine-tuned.The advanced technologies are being

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Here are the first ever images of Ford�s all new global vehicle, the EcoSport. This next-generation compact SUV will take centre stage at Ford's high-tech interactive stand which will cover around 1,400 square metres.The EcoSport is the latest �One Ford� global product, a vehicle designed to help expand Ford's footprint in the world's fastest-growing auto markets, including India. It will be the

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 Like its Himalayan namesake, the Skoda Yeti is a rare sight. Its problem is that it is too much of a crossover � too small to be an SUV, too big to be a hatchback and priced well above many mid-size luxury cars. Skoda hopes this new more affordable 110bhp, front-wheel drive version will lead to more Yeti sightings on our roads. Priced at Rs 14.32 lakh (ex showroom, Delhi) for the top Ambition

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Hyundai Motor India has started production of the LPG version of its recently launched Eon hatchback. The cleaner and greener Eon is expected to be unveiled at the Auto Expo, with a likely launch in the following months.The car will now get a factory-fitted LPG kit in addition to its 32-litre petrol tank. As with the recent i10 Blue Drive, the Eon�s LPG kit is likely to be ARAI-certified and

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India is a home away from home for JLR since Tata Motors took the reins, so these iconic British brands want to put their best foot forward at the Expo to showcase what they are capable of.Waiting to shock and awe you will be the DC100 and DC100 Sport. These radical concepts preview the 2015 successor to the Defender and the inspired styling and off-road potential are hard to miss.The

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Mahindra 2 Wheelers will showcase its 2012 Moto3 bike and launch the Duro DZ scooter in Delhi at the Auto Expo 2012.Mahindra racing ended third in the Constructors� Championship in its debut 2011 season. It had taken the covers off its new 250cc Moto3 entry for the 2012 season earlier in Valencia. This will be the first time that the bike will be unveiled in India.Mahindra has already launched

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Feast your eyes on the 2011 championship-winning Peugeot 908 LMP1 Le Mans car. The blindingly quick Le Mans prototype weighs approximately 925kg and develops 550bhp from its 3.7-litre V8 diesel unit. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 908 grabbed three of the top four spots, coming second only to the Audi R18.Alongside the Le Mans racer will be Peugeot�s first car for India � the 508. This will be

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Testing a mainstream production saloon on a Formula 1 race track doesn�t serve any real purpose except to tell you how quick you (and the car) really are. You don�t just cruise from apex to apex but end up driving the wheels off whatever you�re piloting. So the first couple of hot laps of the Catalunya circuit in Spain were enough to reveal how far forward BMW has taken the new 3-series� driving

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Tata Motors has announced a �replacement exercise� for all Nano models except the recently launched 2012 Nano.As part of this exercise, Tata Motors will replace the starter motor with the one that comes in the 2012 Nano.  This will be done free-of-cost and will affect about 1.40 lakh customers nationwide, and will cost Tata Motors about Rs 100 crore. According to Tata Motors, there is no formal

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Hyundai�s striking design efforts of late should make the Korean carmaker�s hall a huge attraction. Treat yourself to the absolutely stunning Veloster coupe, another class example of Hyundai�s fluidic design language. Oodles of sex appeal aside, the Veloster has a 1.6-litre petrol engine developing 138bhp and a raft of safety features like ESC, ABS, TCS, Brake Assist and six airbags. The Veloster

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Three months after its launch, the Mahindra XUV 500 will see its first price revision from January 1, 2012. The quantum of hike will be Rs 30,000 for the base W6 variant, Rs 50,000 for the W8 2WD variant and Rs 55,000 for the W8 4WD variant.Currently, the XUV 500 W6 is priced at Rs 10.8 lakh, W8 2WD retails at Rs 11.95 and the top-end 4WD W8 variant is available for Rs 14.16 lakh, ex-showroom,

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Come January 2012, Audi will cater to every type of visitor with its wide range of models at the Auto Expo. At one end is theQ3, the affordable compact SUV, while at the other is the camera-magnet R8 Spyder.This will be the Q3�s Indian debut and it will first be launched in mid-2012 with Audi�s Quattro four-wheel-drive system. Two engines will be offered, a 2.0-litre TFSI turbo-petrol developing

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Toyota will reveal a completely new face at the Expo, quite literally. A facelifted Innova, Fortuner, Land Cruiser, Prius and an all-new Camry will be displayed in the Toyota hall.The bold new Camry will be launched at the Auto Expo. The Japanese carmaker plans to assemble it from CKD kits so prices should drop considerably. A more refined 2.5-litre 174bhp VVT-i petrol engine mated to new

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Ferrari is pushing for an increase in testing in Formula 1, with its president Luca di Montezemolo claiming that it is crucial for the development of young drivers.From 2009-2011, in-season testing was banned outright with pre-season running heavily limited. In 2012, there will be one test at Mugello on May 1-3, following the early-season flyways. But there is no net increase in test days as

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The Maruti Alto is India�s best-selling car by far. An affordable price tag is just one of many reasons why, but the fact is the Alto gets the basics right. It�s fuel efficient, easy to use and requires minimal maintenance � with the comfort of knowing if anything does go wrong, a Maruti service station is never too far away. Last year�s K10 model only added cubic capacity and horsepower to the

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Tata Motors will showcase the Pixel city car concept at the 11th Auto Expo in Delhi.The Pixel concept, which made its debut at the Geneva motor show in February this year, is based on the Nano, but has been developed mainly for European markets. It�s just over three metres long, and when it reaches India two years from now, will be up against the likes of the Maruti Alto. Like the Nano, the Pixel

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Come January, Toyota will widen the Fortuner line-up with the introduction of a pair of new two-wheel drive variants. We have just driven the automatic-transmission variant and can tell you there is much to get excited about. But before we get into how the SUV drives, lets take a look at what else is new. For starters, frontal styling gets a major revamp. The larger grille, angular headlights and

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Mahindra & Mahindra is to display two models from its newly-acquired SsangYong brand � the Korando crossover and Rexton SUV � for the first time in India at the forthcoming Auto Expo.The Rexton is a typical old-school SUV based on the tried-and-tested mechanicals of the first-generation Mercedes M-class. It is powered by a 2.7-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel motor developing 162bhp and 34.8kgm

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EXCLUSIVE!BMW is all set to showcase its new M5 saloon at the 11th Auto Expo in January 2012.Like all previous M5s, the new car's styling is subtle but aggressive in its details, most notably the lower air intakes � three gaping ducts to flow cool air into the radiator, oil cooler and turbochargers. 19-inch alloy wheels come as standard fitment.The M5 features a twin-turbo, 4.4-litre V8 that

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With the new Captiva, which is a heavily face-lifted version of the original model, GM believes it now has muscle to steer buyers into its showrooms. Look at this refreshed SUV head-on and you will tend to agree. The massive new grille has completely transformed the car and perhaps addressed the Captiva�s biggest weakness � that it just didn�t look SUV enough. The two-part grille, split by a

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The Hyundai i10 is easy to drive, has a strong fuel-efficient engine, a well-appointed cabin and thus a strong favourite in the small hatchback class. With regular revisions and facelifts it has managed to distance itself from the rest.The Honda Brio though is keen on upstaging the Hyundai with its premium positioning. Both have 1.2-litre engines and what the Honda wins with size, the Hyundai

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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its plans for the Auto Expo. The German luxury carmaker will showcase a range of new models and technologies at the upcoming expo. Firstly, there will be the all-new Concept A-Class on display which will also be one of the first-examples of Mercedes� new �fascinating� design language. This concept aims towards a future range of compact cars from the Mercedes stable.

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Ford has confirmed that it will preview an all-new global vehicle at the Auto Expo.This vehicle, the EcoSport, will be sold in India and other global markets. This next-generation vehicle will take centrestage on Ford's high-tech and interactive stand which will cover around 1,400 square metres. The EcoSport will be the latest One Ford global product, a vehicle designed to help expand Ford's

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The upcoming Auto Expo in Delhi will see the Japanese bike-maker showcase its international range of sport and touring bikes. This includes the Hayabusa, Intruder M1800, GSX-R1000, GSR750, DL650A (V-Strom) and RMX450Z. The Indian range will be showcased too, with models like the SlingShot Plus, the GS150R and the Access 125 scooter. Also at the Expo will be the newly launched Intruder M800, which

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Harley-Davidson India has revealed its plans for the Auto Expo 2012, which will see it showcase some of its stock as well as customised motorcycles.The bikes will be displayed in an industrial warehouse-type setup. The stall will also have Harley�s range of merchandise, including apparel, riding gear and accessories. It will also display its range of MotorClothes and its Pink Label range, a

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Bentley will launch its long-awaited twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine at the Detroit motor show early next month, promising �an instantly recognisable growl�.The engine will initially be offered in special versions of the Continental GT and GTC, identifiable by their black grilles, red badges and �figure eight� exhaust pipes. The models will be positioned below existing 6.0-litre W12 Continentals,

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Like the Mercedes driving academy, the base for Audi�s activities will be the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida � where customers will get an opportunity to drive Audi�s entire range of performance offerings right up to the R8 supercar under the supervision of trained instructors.Instructor roles have been given to former competition drivers Gaurav Dalal, Rohitaaz Kumar, Prithveen

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Renault has added a new variant to its diesel Fluence range which was earlier offered only as a basic trim variant. The new, up-market trim is called the E4.  The E4 diesel Fluence now mirrors the features list of the E4 petrol variant. The diesel E4 now comes with features like cruise control, rain sensing wipers, chrome-lined trunk-lid and window sills, auto headlamps, rear parking sensors and

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Affluent car buyers in Andhra Pradesh have reason to rejoice as luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce has appointed Kun Motoren Private Limited as its authorised dealer in Hyderabad. This is the third dealership in the country, after Mumbai and Delhi, as part of Rolls-Royce�s India expansion plans. The company will set up an all-new showroom that will be operational by the middle of 2012. Kun Motoren

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BMW India rolled out its 20,000th made-in-India car from its Chennai plant.The BMW Plant in Chennai commenced operations on 29th March 2007, it produces the BMW 3- and 5-series saloons, the X1 and the X3 SUV�s. The BMW Group has invested Rs 1.1 billion in the project and it plans to increase its investment in India to Rs 1.8 billion by the end of 2012.The German carmaker currently sells the 3-

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Here are the spy pictures of the soon-to-be-launched Toyota Innova and its hot selling Fortuner SUV. Both the Toyotas were spotted by our alert reader C.B Subbaiah in Bangalore.Unveiled at the Indonesian Motor Show, the Innova gets a substantial facelift, with new lights and grille, and the profile has been altered slightly as well. The upright grille sits more vertically than the current car,

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Renault has upped the prices of the Koleos SUV by Rs 1 lakh. It is now priced at Rs 23.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi (Rs 22.99 lakh earlier).The Koleos is powered by a 2.0-litre, 150bhp, all-aluminium common-rail diesel engine with variable valve timing. This is the same M9R unit that powers the X-Trail, coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Koleos comes loaded with 17-inch alloy

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Italian motorcycle maker Ducati has now opened subscriptions for its 2012 Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) events. Open to beginners and race-track specialists alike, the DRE will take place at some of Italy�s famous circuits with a complete fleet of Ducatis. Participants can use the opportunity to perfect their riding skills, thanks to the presence of some highly qualified professional instructors

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Honda India has launched its updated City in India.The new City gets a host of cosmetic upgrades such as an electric sunroof, chrome-plated front grille, updated front bumper, 10-spoke alloy wheels and turn indicators on rear-view mirrors. The saloon also gets cruise control now. Safety features on the new City include Dual front SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. The updated City comes

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Pictures of the all-new sixth generation Mercedes SL have been leaked online, ahead of the car�s official debut at the Detroit motor show in January.These grainy brochure images of the new drop-top show the clearest indication of the car�s styling yet, which closely follows the design language used on the new Mercedes SLK. These include a large, open grille, angular headlamps with distinctive LED

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Chevrolet built the Volt to deal with one problem and one problem alone - range anxiety. Engineered to override the nagging fear you have in an electric car, when the charge in your battery is running low, the Volt is an electric car whose range can be infinitely extended by using a petrol engine as an electric generator.Powered by GM�s unique Voltec propulsion system which consists of a

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Tata is going to launch a new Safari early next year. Codenamed �Merlin�, this will be the SUV�s most thorough update since its launch in 1998. New projector headlights, a squarish grille that looks more imposing than before, and a pronounced chin with a lip under the bonnet are major front-end revisions. The rear gets two chrome-tipped exhausts and an oversized chrome bar over the number plate. 

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BMW Motorrad is readying a major upgrade to its top-selling R 1200 GS adventure touring motorcycle, which is still as far away from launch as 2013.The final GS is similar to the model illustrated here, and shall sport revised, modern styling with a sharper, more aggressive snout apart from other substantial cosmetic changes. Refreshed instruments and an altered, adjustable wind deflector will be

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New pictures of the Skoda VisionD concept car have been released by the Czech manufacturer. These latest images of the VisionD, which was first unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March 2011, highlight the design cues that will inform all future Skoda cars.The concept is a mid-size fastback with crisp lines and a new grille that Skoda�s chief designer, Josef Kaban, described as �proud, confident

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BMW has unveiled the 6-series Gran Coup�. This new four-door coupe will rival the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The 6-series Gran Coupe joins the existing two-door coup� and convertible in an expanded range of 6-series models aiming to attract buyers who place greater emphasis on outright style than practicality.Stylistically, the Gran Coup� is identical to the 6-series coup� and convertible

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Mercedes-Benz has recently revealed that its under-performing Maybach luxury brand will officially be killed off in 2013.The decision to disband Mercedes-Benz�s upper luxury marque comes after lacklustre sales of the company�s existing 57 and 62 limousines and a recent decision from chairman Dieter Zetsche not to push ahead with the development of replacement models � the likes of which were

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Ford India kicked off its second season of the Discover Smart Drive (DSD). The show will cover 28 cities, 6400km across India in eight days and will conclude in Nepal. The winner gets the chance to drive the Figo in Nepal and will also get a helicopter ride over the Himalayas. The drive kicks off simultaneously on December 5 from Jammu, Lucknow, Mumbai and Chennai and comprises four legs. Ford

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The new Evoque looks simply stunning in the flesh. The very modern lines and raked-back profile make it really stand out in everyday traffic in Mumbai, and for Range Rover, this is a completely new direction. It is far removed from the traditional uprightness the company is known for and the show-car-like lines make you just stare and stare.We love the detailing of both the front and rear lights,

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Nissan India has reported a staggering 149 percent increase in its sales in the month of November 2011.The Japanese car manufacturer says that this major sales growth was driven by the recently launched Sunny saloon which accounted for 1131 units of the figure for November and has already achieved sales of more than 3130 units since its launch in September.Nissan�s other offerings like the Micra

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Maruti Suzuki has revealed its plans for the upcoming 2012 Auto Expo.The big news for the small-car giant will be its aggressive entry into the UV segment with two models � both of which will be showcased at the Expo in New Delhi.First up will be the global unveiling of Maruti�s first compact MPV, the Ertiga. As originally seen in our spy images, the Ertiga looks similar to the Swift from the

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A saloon for small car money, the Indigo CS is really hard to match on sheer value for money. Tata Motors has tweaked the car over the years and the car you see here is a further development of the eCS model launched in 2010.The majority of changes have been made under the bonnet. For starters, Tata has fine-tuned fuel delivery for improved driveability. Engine calibration has also been worked

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Volkswagen has showcased an all-new SUV concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. Known as the Cross Coup� concept, it hints at design themes of all future SUV�s from Volkswagen stable.The Cross Coup� previews the bold new look of its Volkswagen�s second-generation Tiguan compact SUV. Sitting onthe German carmaker�s versatile new MQB platform, the new four-seater, four-wheel drive petrol-electric hybrid

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Mahindra is will once again take orders for its hugely popular XUV500 SUV in January. As you may recall, the company shut down bookings on October 11, after having received over 8,000 orders � or four-months� production � over the span of just 10 days.The company says production is on schedule and will also be ramped up to meet demand, which has grown thanks in part to word of mouth from

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The long right-hander ahead stretches as far as I can see. Almost subconsciously, I pile a bit more pressure on the throttle. The suspension hunkers down, the rear wheels bite the tarmac a little bit harder and, apart from the increase in pace, everything remains completely calm inside the cabin. What�s immediately clear is that, though this car is based on the current E-class, the new CLS

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BMW and Toyota have confirmed their engine technology collaboration plans. The two automotive giants will supply engines to each other, with BMW offering its 1.6 and 2.0-litre diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe in exchange for the Japanese company�s hybrid technology and expertise.BMW�s engine supply will begin in 2014 and will be installed in certain Toyota-produced vehicles planned for sale

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A vibrant range of colours, which includes a Papaya Orange and Rouge Red, loudly announces the fact that the Tata Nano has been given a makeover. But look beyond the eight new shades of paint and it is hard to distinguish the new-for-2012 car from the earlier model. The only real exterior additions to the upgraded Nano are the plastic wheel caps (on the top LX model) and a passenger-side

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Honda has also revealed the AC-X saloon concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese manufacturer describes this concept as a next-generation plug-in hybrid. The AC-X (Advanced Cruiser Experience) concept is between the Civic and Accord in size.Honda says the concept �offers a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience in urban and long-distance motoring�. To that end, the concept is offered

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BMW India has made buying a pre-owned BMW easier and more reliable with the launch of its Premium Selection range. Each vehicle is carefully selected, examined for quality and sold with a BMW warranty as well.The examination includes a 360-degree check as well as a technical and visual refurbishment. Additionally, every Premium Selection vehicle will be sold with a detailed history of servicing,

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Toyota has officially confirmed that it will introduce the Lexus brand in India by 2013. The Japanese carmaker has been evaluating the feasibility of its luxury brand in India for several years now and has finally decided to go ahead with the launch. �We have been watching India with keen interest and we are happy to announce that we will bring Lexus to India in 2013� confirmed Yukitoshi Funo,

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Hyundai has launched an LPG variant of its i10 hatchback, called the i10 Blue Drive.This model comes with a factory-fitted LPG kit that has a 34-litre LPG tank while the conventional petrol tank has a 35-litre capacity. According to Hyundai, the LPG-kit is ARAI certified and is impact resistant as well. It is also certified by DOE (Department of Explosives). The LPG-kit is also backed by a two

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Nov 23, 2011Mercedes will unveil its sixth-generation SL roadster next year. The new SL roadster will be the very first Mercedes in large-scale series production to use an almost exclusively aluminium lightweight construction.At a preview event held close to last week�s Los Angeles Motor Show, Mercedes showed journalists a completed example of the new two-seater grand convertible�s �body-in-white

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It�s encouraging that the sixth-generation BMW 3-series, despite its very obvious eco credentials and its numerous technical innovations, is still just a good-looking saloon that drives rather beautifully at heart. At first, the new saloon may seem like business as usual � with a slick and elegant new style that looks both familiar yet more thrusting. But beneath its new suit, the F30 3-series is

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Nov 24, 2011What�s coming in the next few months? The most common question asked of at Autocar India. We get a huge number of mails everyday from readers wanting to know what�s coming in the near and not-too-distant future, and that�s understandable. In our ever-changing market, you really need to be on top of model upgrades and new car launches, especially if you are about to sign a considerable

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Skoda Auto has launched the 4x2 version of the Yeti soft-roader. This model features a de-tuned version of the 4x4�s 140bhp, 2-litre common-rail diesel engine with peak power now a significantly lower 108bhp. This model is, however, a whole 98kg lighter than the 4x4 car. The 4x2 also gets a 5-speed manual transmission in place of the 4x4�s 6-speed manual gearbox.What remains unchanged is the

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Lamborghini has added another model to its drop-top Gallarado range, this time it�s the two-wheel-drive variant called the LP550-2 Spyder.�This is a purists model that adds another dimension of driving fun,� says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini�s president, �this will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the

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The Mahindra First Choice Super Store at Goregaon, Mumbai, has on offer six 1.6-litre petrol VW Vento Autos for Rs 7.75 lakh each. Manufactured in the year 2011, these cars have only clocked 2800-12000km on the odo, and are still under factory warranty.Also on sale is a 2008 VW Passat diesel for Rs 12.50 lakh and an October 2009 Jetta that has been driven 23,000km for Rs 12 lakh. In the premium

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The luxury car market is full of serious discounts this month and leading the way is the German trio. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are offering selected models at prices difficult to resist.Leading the way is Mercedes-Benz with the E200 CGI. The premium saloon is being offered with a Rs 5.5-lakh cash discount and a petro card worth Rs 2.5 lakh (3,500 litres approximately). This adds up to a

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Skoda has launched the Rapid saloon in India at a starting price of Rs 6.75 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The Rapid is available in both petrol and diesel engine options, and offered with manual and automatic variants.Built on the same platform as the Vento (code: VW251), the Skoda iteration (code SK: 251) shares most mechanical bits with the VW saloon which includes engines as well. Hence, the

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Suzuki has released details and pictures of a new concept, this time a variant of the Swift, called the Swift EV Hybrid concept.As the name suggests, this concept is powered by an additional battery that helps extend its overall range, a set-up similar to the Chevrolet Volt. While in motion, it is powered first by an electric motor and backed up by a small range-extending petrol engine. On

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The new Fiesta may not have taken off quite as strongly as Ford expected it to, but the American carmaker still has a couple of aces up its sleeve. One of them is the yet-to-be-revealed EcoSport.Known internally as the B515, this next-generation EcoSport will be unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo, followed by a launch in Brazil in the first few months of the year. The current EcoSport is quite

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Hyundai Eon, the all-new entry-level small car from the South Korean carmaker, will be launched in India in October! The second largest car manufacturer in India, Hyundai Motors India, is all set to take the wraps off its latest product, the all-new city-car called Eon. New Hyundai Eon will be the smallest car Hyundai has ever produced and is targeted at the first time buyers! According to

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At this rate, we'll probably use a paddle and a canoe to get to Frankfurt, Germany for the biggest automotive event year. How this event appears to be considerable, and is about to become even more after that Subaru has announced that they intended to bring a new "technology" concept called Prologue BRZ - Boxer Sport Car Architecture II. The ZRE, which means "Boxer engine," "Rear-wheel drive"

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KTM and Bajaj Auto have lifted the lid on specifications for the upcoming trendy and radically styled KTM 200 Duke. The exciting and top drawer technology enriched streetbike is all set for an India debut within a few months from now.India�s first Duke comes powered by a 200cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, four valves, liquid-cooled and fuel injected engine. Bore and Stroke measurements are an

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It would be easy to paint Nissan as late to the burgeoning U.S. green party, as the company essentially only counts the Altima Hybrid to sell among its alt-fuel offerings – and that sedan utilizes technology borrowed from Toyota, and it's only sold in a few states in small volumes. While that may be the case, Nissan says their near-term prospects are really quite different. While the company has

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Rolls-Royce is going the extra length to make the successful Ghost an even bigger success. We give you the big picture.The traffic light to turn left is green. But the lane is choked by Mumbai�s impatient traffic wanting to turn right. There just might be place to squeeze through but I don�t want to be the one to scratch a Rolls, so I wait patiently for the light to change. A traffic police

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One of the ways to save money in your budget is to shop around for the lowest auto insurance rate. When you get the best price on auto insurance coverage, you are able to save money every month, or every six months, depending on your policy. However, you need to make sure you are shopping effectively. Here are some things to keep in mind as you compare your auto insurance options: Actual

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Auto insurance is a major expense for American drivers. If you are a savvy car insurance shoppers, you probably already get a discount by buying your home, auto and liability coverage from the same insurance company.  Here are five additional things to consider if you want to pay less for your car insurance: #1. Check Your FICO Score Your credit rating, or FICO score, affects more than just your

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 At first glance, the muscular XUV500 SUV and the MPV-esque Tata Aria look as different as apples and oranges. But it is under the bonnet that differences start to become more pronounced. While the XUV500 is built on a monocoque chassis with a transversely mounted engine, the Aria has a conventional body-on-frame construction with a longitudinally placed motor.The target customer though is the

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Suzuki has unveiled details and pictures of an all-new concept car christened Regina. Suzuki calls the Regina a city-car concept that will be placed below the Swift.According to Suzuki, this concept represents the firm's vision of "a next-generation global compact car with excellent fuel efficiency and low emissions thanks to lightness and superior aerodynamics".There are no exact mechanical

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Ducati�s new supersports model line-up goes on sale early in 2012. Its eagerly anticipated flagship, the 1199, will sell in three variants, a base 1199 Panigale, the 1199 Panigale S and a 1199 Panigale S Tricolore, dressed in Italian red, white and green.Expect the stunning, cutting-edge 1199 to rewrite the supersports rule books, being a race-bred machine that pushes the barriers in terms of

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Dani Pedrosa topped the first day of MotoGP testing at Valencia as a mixture of 800 and 1000cc machines took to the track. Honda riders Pedrosa and Casey Stoner, who had last ridden their 2012-spec machines at Misano in September, headed the timesheets for most of the day, with Stoner in front for the majority of the time. It was Pedrosa though, who wound up fastest, clocking 1m32.186s on the

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Performance purists, lovers of two-wheel cosmetic and engineering simplicity, you have a new sacred cow. The recently announced NCR M4 is devoid of bodywork, powered by a two-valve, air-cooled Twin, weighs less than a MotoGP bike and produces a better power-to-weight ratio than a Ducati 1198 SP. Like other NCR models, the M4 is a collection of exotic materials and top-shelf components affixed

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The lot. The old Murcielago had some composite body panels but its chassis was a stack of old tubes that happened to stick together, just like the Diablo and Countach that preceded it. But the Aventador is built around a carbonfibre monocoque, to which are bolted a pair of aluminium subframes, the rear one cradling the 6.5-litre V12. So it’s not all new, the engine’s carried over, right? Nope.

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MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has warned he will have little interest in staying in the championship if the regulations are steered more towards production-based machinery. Series promoter Dorna is heavily pushing the new Claiming Rule Teams system, which allows elements of modified production machinery. In addition to several new teams stepping up to MotoGP next year under the CRT

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Alvaro Bautista said there was nothing he could do to avoid the startline crash that took his Suzuki, both factory Ducatis and Pramac Ducati's Randy de Puniet out of the Valencia Grand Prix on the opening lap. A brush between Andrea Dovizioso's Honda and Bautista sent the Suzuki into Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden and de Puniet. While Dovizioso continued to finish third, the other four riders

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In my mind I still have the fearless aspiration on a motorcycle that I did when I first started riding, but maybe as I get older my self-preservation instincts have started to form a bigger influence on me. Clearly, executing the above scenario would be a recipe for disaster. In fact, I’ve done it once before. With the bike firmly on my knee, maximum lean angle achieved and a greedy throttle

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The TVS Motor company�s flagship models, the Apache RTR series bikes are a popular choice with Indian sportsbike enthusiasts, and for good reasons. Born with the solid foundation of racing heritage, the affordably priced RTR�s, 160 and 180 represent the best of both worlds, engineered to be relaxed enough to ride on a daily basis, yet still providing riders the thrills of exciting performance and

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At first glance, you may think this is the VW Vento, but upon closer inspection you will realise that it is the all-new Volkswagen Jetta. For a car that�s making a fresh start, to be likened to its cheaper sibling can�t be a good thing. But there�s an upside too, VW has unified the look of all its latest-generation models. It�s also easy to mistake the Jetta for the bigger and more expensive

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The Evoque is a completely new direction for Range Rover. It�s a new car in a new class for a new kind of customer � it�s far removed from the traditional uprightness of a Range Rover. We drove the Evoque SD4 as it�s the one that will be the popular choice when it is launched in India by end-2011.The five-door Evoque is a compact SUV. Stand next to it, and you�ll see it�s about the size of an

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Range Rover Evoque launchedLand Rover has launched the Range Rover Evoque in India at a starting price of Rs 56.91 lakh (all prices on-road Mumbai). The Evoque is available in three-door coup� and five-door SUV versions.The three-door Evoque, retailing at Rs 72.08 lakh, is only available in the top-end Dynamic trim with a 2.0-litre, 237bhp turbo-petrol. The five-door SUV will be offered in three

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 Jaguar is making inroads into the Indian luxury car market and knows it can�t afford to be slow to offer its very latest. This explains why Jaguar has brought in the face-lifted XF saloon.The refreshed car gets a new nose, XJ-like slit eyes and a mildly revised tail. Changes to the interiors are subtle though. The face-lift XF continues to be powered by the 3.0-litre V6 diesel, churning out

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These are the first official images of Honda�s all-new CR-V.Honda had released the first official picture of the CR-V concept last summer, and was due to unveil the production car at next month's Los Angeles motor show. However, the latest images appeared without explanation on the Honda�s Japanese website at the weekend.The CR-V is based on an all-new platform. The most prominent changes are at

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We�ve just gotten behind the wheel of the new XUV500, Mahindra�s most important SUV since the Scorpio. This thoroughly modern SUV is the first Indian SUV to be built around a car-like monocoque chassis. This of course means it is lighter than a traditional ladder frame SUV, has a modern car-like independent suspension and most importantly plenty of useable space between the long 2700mm wheelbase

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