Hyundai is one of the biggest auto manufacturers in India. Now we have word from Hyundai Motor that the all-new Avanate has made its world-premier at the Busan International Motor Show 2010. “The new Avante encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class,” Steve S. Yang, President & CEO of [...]
Auto manufacturers collaborate all the time in order to use the best knowledge and technology and save a lot of money. And if rumours are to be believed, the Renault-Nissan partnership with Daimler is to be very advantageous; for Infiniti. Autoblog is reporting that according to French website L’Automobile Magazine, Renault-Nissan and Daimler are looking [...]
The Classic! Long ago did it catch our eye, and now it’s finally in our “stable” for review. We say stable because the Royal Enfield Classic is an absolute powerhorse! Built for power and with sheer exuberance, it exudes style like nothing else on the Indian roads. So selfish is the concept and deservedly so, [...]
Recently M&M was in the news for its joint venture with Renault, and because the company reduced the prices of the Mahindra Logan. Now Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that its Bolero has earned the title of India’s number one SUV for the fourth year in a row, having sold a record 70,554 units in [...]
Yamaha’s FZ16 and FZ-S are two popular sporty bikes which just make the 160 cc category. Now India Yamaha has announced that it will introduce new graphics and colour schemes on its FZ16 and FZ-S. Riding on the success of these two motorcycles, the company plans to portray both bikes under the style statement ‘Stylish [...]
In November last year we reported that Ford had introduced a special edition Fiesta 1.6 ZXI in India. Now Ford sends word that the Ford Fiesta range for the UK is getting safety, technology and powertrain upgrades. The Fiesta range is already number one on the UK sales charts and is being further enhanced with [...]
The 2010 China Auto Show has already been the source for a few unveils by top automakers from around the world. Now Porsche uses the 2010 Beijing Motor Show to unveil its 300 horsepower V6 Panamera and Panamera 4. The Porsche Panamera S, 4S and Turbo made their debut last year at Shanghai. The all-new [...]
The tiny Chevrolet Spark packs quite a punch and seems to be very popular among Indian customers. So popular it is in fact that General Motors has rolled out its 100,000th Chevrolet Spark from its plant in India. Presiding over the ceremony was GM India’s Vice President, Mr. P. Balendran. The Chevrolet Spark has emerged [...]
At the 2010 Beijing auto show, BMW hosted an exclusive Design Night on the evening of the first press day. Their main focus, the BMW Concept Gran Coupe, is an elegant four-door with striking dynamic proportions. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe features a long wheelbase, a vaulted bonnet with forward pointing-lines, a flat silhouette, a [...]
Auto Shows seem to be a perfect way for automakers to unveil new concepts and production vehicles. Now we have word that Hyundai Motor has presented the world premier of its all-new Verna at the 2010 Beijing Automotive Exhibition. The new Verna features a sloping roofline and projects a coupe-like dynamic image. The new sub-compact [...]
It’s been a long time since Maruti released a new small car. In India, the A2 segment is very popular. In fact, last year some 7 small cars belonging to the same segment were launched here. The Indian company enjoys a major market share. Now at a press meet in Mumbai yesterday, Maruti Suzuki launched [...]
Bentley Motors has sent word that it is ready to unveil two unique Continental models designed and engineered exclusively for the Chinese automobile market. These special edition vehicles will be built at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe and offer a host of striking features specially tailored for Chinese customers. Geoff Dowding, Regional Director, Asia and Middle [...]
Just recently Mahindra announced to take over operations of the MRPL joint venture between M&M and Renault. This deal meant that M&M would restructure the JV and Mahindra would implement several localizations to the Logan to reduce cost, while Renault would continue to support the car with key components. Now MRPL has announced that prices [...]
The US market has seen a decline in midsize and compact pickup trucks owing to costs which are almost s much as entry-level full-size pickups. Now Pickup Trucks is reporting that Volkswagen has announced the pricing for its new midsize pickup, the Amarok, and it seems to put many full-size pickups to shame at 26,203 [...]
Last week we reported that an all new MG sports car was being developed with petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains. Now the Inside Line blog is reporting that according to sources, MG is to make a comeback to the US market after some 30 years or so with a new MG TF roadster which is [...]
