Archive for August, 2010

Mitsubishi to Premier European-spec i-MiEV at Paris Motor Show

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

The Paris Motor Show is only a month away and we’ve been getting a lot of big reveals and interesting tidbits in the run up to the event in the French capital. Now Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) sends word that it will introduce the European-spec version of its i-MiEV 100 percent electric vehicle at the [...]

Honda extends complimentary Genuine Accessories touring pack with VFR1200F

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Honda first unveiled the VFR1200F at the Tokyo Motor Show last year before launching it across the UK in early 2010, followed by a US release in spring and finally, an Indian launch just last month. Those who purchase the Honda VFR1200F between a limited time period can avail of a complimentary Honda Genuine Accessories [...]

Honda UK strengthens its portfolio with new CBF1000FA model

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Launched in 2006 as a topflight all-round machine for riding aficionados, the CBF1000 from Honda elevated the charts for characteristics like performance, manageable handling, ability to mould and reliability. Now, the company has expanded the widely-acclaimed CBF1000 roster with the inclusion of its stylish CBF1000FA model. The new entrant in the family upgrades the trait [...]

2010 F1 Singapore Grand Prix to Supercharge your Senses

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Two years ago the Singapore Grand Prix on the Formula One racing circuit dazzled as the first night race the sport had seen. Now, after enjoying two years in the sport, the only F1 night race is back and will have huge celebrations attached to it. Known as Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010, the event [...]

Revised Lexus IS Range to be announced at Paris Motor Show

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Lexus’ current generation IS was launched in 2005. The company has now given the model some of the most significant changes since it first hit the roads. Lexus also shares the introduction of the new IS 200d that is claimed to be more fuel efficient as compared to the earlier IS 220d. The changes for [...]

Ford to reveal new Focus at Paris Motor Show

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The Ford Focus was conceived about two decades ago in Europe. This compact family car went globe trekking from 2000. Leaping through generations, Ford is geared to introduce a new take on the car’s immense popularity. Now, the all new Ford Focus expected to release next year in the UK will make its presence felt [...]

Suzuki India Launches 125 cc SlingShot

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Suzuki Motorcycle in India has a range comprising commuter bikes like the GS150R and the Zeus 125, performance bikes including the Hayabusa 1300, the GSX-R1000, and the Intruder, and even the Access 125 scooter. Now Suzuki Motorcycle India has announced the launch of its latest offering in the commuter bike segment, the Suzuki SlingShot, a [...]

Yamaha’s 2011 Off-Road Model Range Arrives in the UK

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

It wasn’t too long ago that Yamaha India unveiled the SZ, the SZ-X and YBR 125. And while the Indian company tries to infuse its bikes with masculine and at the same time attractive features for customers, Yamaha UK already has a prominent line-up of vehicles. Now Yamaha Motor UK has announced that its 2011 [...]

New Mercedes Benz CLS to debut at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Mercedes Benz forayed into a new vehicle category in 2003 with the CLS, a perfect blend of an elegant Coupe and a functional saloon. Since October 2004, the car has been the choice of approximately 170,000 buyers across the globe. Taking a step ahead in terms of design, Mercedes Benz has rolled out the red [...]

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 scheduled for Spring 2011

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 which was unveiled earlier this year has gone beyond a mere concept. Peugeot has announced that it will introduce this diesel-powered hybrid car. Leafing through a new chapter in the motoring world, the company claims that this is the first hybrid car to combine an electric motor and a turbo diesel [...]

Honda to Launch Jazz Hybrid at Paris Motor Show

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Honda launched the Jazz in India in 2009, a five-door hatch known more popularly as the Honda Fit in Japan, China, as well as North and South America. Now Honda has confirmed the launch of a hybrid version of the Jazz at this year’s Paris Motor Show scheduled to be held in October. Autocar reports [...]

TKM Introduces Anniversary Edition of Fortuner

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Toyota recently re-opened bookings for its SUV, the Fortuner after upping production of the vehicle. Now Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced the Fortuner Anniversary Edition in celebration of the 10,000 customers the car has gained within a year of its launch in India. This Anniversary Edition Fortuner is sleeker and sportier than the regular vehicle [...]

Harley-Davidson India Debuts at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2010

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Harley-Davidson has been setting up a dealer network in India from September last year and in March this year the company settled on its first five dealers. Now Harley-Davidson India sends word that it has made its debut at the recently held 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. The rally is touted as [...]

New Ford Fiesta gears up for ASEAN markets

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Ford’s newest Fiesta was first introduced in Europe and already claims to have crossed the 1 million sale mark globally. It’s now the Thai and ASEAN markets that can brace themselves for this Ford global compact car. Ford reveals the Style, Trend and Sport as the three series levels in which the new Fiesta will [...]

Maruti Suzuki Rolls Out 5 Lakh K-Seires Engines

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Early in the month Maruti Suzuki India launched the new Alto-K10 and just recently the company introduced factory-fitted next-gen CNG technology on five models in its range. Now Maruti Suzuki India has announced that in less than 23 short months, the company has produced a record 5 lakh K-series engines. The first of these was [...]

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