Archive for July, 2010

Mazda Releases Special Edition Demio in Japan

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Mazda released The Mazda3 Taumra Special Edition in Feb this year. Now, as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations, Mazda has launched a special edition of the Demio in the Japanese market. The compact car is known as the Mazda2 in overseas markets and the special edition Demio 13C-V HID Edition is now on sale [...]

Honda VFR1200F Launched in India, to hit roads next month

Friday, July 30th, 2010

In terms of engine capacity, Honda has pretty decent bikes in the Indian market. The company also offers the more adventurous enthusiasts a choice between the CB1000R and the CBR1000RR. Now we have word that Honda has added a third to this high-end line-up. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched its international Road-Sport [...]

Porsche gives green light for series development of 918 Spyder

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engine concept sports car, was unveiled earlier in the year at the Geneva Motor Show. And now it has been revealed that Porsche has given the green light for series development of the Porsche 918 Spyder. The car has received a rather flattering response from the public and the decision [...]

Toyota Planning Redesigned Tundra for Next Generation?

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Toyota Tundra is the full-size pick-up introduced a decade ago. Now speculation is that Toyota is planning a huge redesign of the half-ton truck. This according to a source speaking with PickupTrucks. Apparently, annual sales of the Tundra have never met Toyota’s high standards, barring the first year of the truck’s introduction. The company [...]

Hyundai Reveals All-New Avante in Korea, sales to begin next week

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

In April this year Hyundai unveiled an all new Avante at the Busan International Motor Show, a car which is designed to look sportier while boasting of more elegant lines. Now Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the all-new Avante in Korea. The compact sedan is expected to go on sale in the region in a [...]

100,000 Buick LaCrosse Sedans Sold in China

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The LaCrosse is a mid-size sedan produced by General Motors under its Buick luxury brand. Now General Motors sends word that the Buick LaCrosse has reached 100,000 units sold in China, after being introduced there less than a year ago. This makes it the fastest growing car in China’s premium upper-medium sedan segment. The 3.0 [...]

Audi unveils A7 Sportback in Munich

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Audi has unveiled its new A7 Sportback in the art museum Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany, the world premier of the fastback. With this stunning, large, luxury five-door model, Audi targets a new market segment. The A7 Sportback has an emotion-packed design, sporty character and innovative technology, and merges the best of three worlds [...]

New 2011 Suzuki RM-Z450 heading to UK this month

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Last year Suzuki revealed its 2010 RM-Z450 with modified cams and reduced weight. Now Suzuki sends word that its 2011 RM-Z450 is scheduled to arrive at dealerships across the UK this month. The bike was the first motocross machine to have fuel injection in 2008, and the new model features minute changes which build on [...]

Lincoln Reveals Pricing of 2011 MKZ Hybrid

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Lincoln introduced the MKZ, initially named the Lincoln Zephyr, its mid-size entry-level luxury sedan a few years ago. And at the 2010 New York International Auto Show Lincoln unveiled the MKZ Hybrid, the company’s first hybrid. Now Lincoln has announced the American pricing for the 2011 MKZ Hybrid, which it claims is the most fuel-efficient [...]

Over 300,000 units of new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Delivered

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

We knew the new E-Class from Mercedes-Benz was popular, but we had no idea how popular it really was. Now Mercedes-Benz sends word that it has delivered more than 300,000 units of the new E-Class worldwide to date. The E-Class is produced for global markets at the Bremen plant and the Sindelfingen plant in Germany. [...]

Volkswagen Inaugurates First Dealership in Thane

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Earlier this month Volkswagen unveiled the new Vento in India. Now we have word that Volkswagen has inaugurated its first authorized dealership in Thane, simply called Volkswagen Thane. The dealership will act as a channel for all Volkswagen passenger car models currently available in the country. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of [...]

GM India Reveals Hyderabad International Auto Show Line-up

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

The ongoing International Auto Show in Hyderabad at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre may have slipped under your radar. The auto show runs from July 22, to July 25, 2010. But fear not, for GM India has sent word of its vehicular showing at the International Auto Show in Hyderabad. The company’s line-up includes the [...]

Mercedes-Benz enjoys good first half of 2010

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Mercedes-Benz recently launched its gullwing, the SLS AMG in India. Now Mercedes-Benz India has revealed that it has posted record sales in the country in the first half of 2010 amounting to a growth of 69 percent. High growth rates have helped the company achieve substantial market share. Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales [...]

Toyota Launches Corolla Altis Diesel in India

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The younger sibling of the Toyota Camry, the Corolla has captured over 60,000 hearts in the country since its launch in 2003. Now at an event, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Corolla Altis Diesel in India. The diesel variant keeps the interests of customers in mind, providing a balance of performance and economy. [...]

Volkswagen unveils 2011 Jetta in San Francisco

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

The Volkswagen Jetta, a mid range family sedan, came to India two years ago. Well, Volkswagen of America has now showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta in San Francisco. This came as part of a week long international driving presentation held in the city. The 2012 Jetta combines sophisticated style with precision German engineering and Carefree [...]

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