It has been confirmed that the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will be making its way into US markets following a debut at the upcoming L.A. Auto Show. This new car has apparently been designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving-purists who desire a high-performance small car with the ‘pedigree’ of an Italian exotic. ‘World-class’ performance [...]
Next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas will see AEV introducing its new four-door 2012 AEV Brute Double Cab which the company is describing as a Jeep based Brute pickup truck. This vehicle will utilize a JK Wrangler body to tender customers with a ‘unique off-road machine.’ AEV’s original Brute was first showcased at the [...]
If the street-legal Nissan 370Z GT can wasn’t enough, then the new Nissan 370Z Nismo RC race-edition vehicle is most likely to get drivers from speeding off the highway and onto the race track. Housing the 3.7 liter Nissan VQ37VHR engine which is rated at 355 horsepower and 276ft lbs of torque under the hood, [...]
Suzuki recently divulged details about its 2012 GSX-R1000 which the company is hailing to be its 2012 flagship superbike. This latest version of the popular bike is said to retain its original styling but apparently features a ‘host’ of revisions. The new Suzuki 2012 GSX-R1000 is claimed to be equipped with enhanced capabilities owing to [...]
At the 2010 EICMA show, Honda had first taken the veil off its Crosstourer concept and it is at the same event that the company plans to reveal the production model of this motorcycle this year. It will subsequently make its UK debut at the Motorcycle Live show this November. The Honda Crosstourer will apparently [...]
Fisker Automotive announced recently that its 2012 Fisker Karma sedan has obtained certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency and has already recorded first sales of this new model. The car is touted by its makers to be the first luxury sports sedan on the market which bears a range-extended electric powertrain. This sedan is [...]
The Lexus CT 200h F-Sport which is being touted as a full hybrid luxury compact can now be ordered by consumers in the UK by shelling out £27,850. To keep with the car’s sports theme, it has been outfitted with various additions like a larger rear spoiler, flared side skirts, a mesh grille and revised [...]
A group of Holden designers and engineers have brought back the company’s first concept car named 1969 Hurricane which will be on display at the Motorclassica car show in Melbourne. This research vehicle was supposedly created as an experiment ‘to study design trend, propulsion systems and other long-range developments.’ Codenamed RD 001, the 1969 Holden [...]
Coinciding with the festive season in India, Ford has announced a limited edition Endeavour 4×4 Hurricane which supposedly features an enhanced ‘tough and attractive’ look. New safety and convenience traits are also said to be a part of this vehicle. The Ford Endeavour 4×4 Hurricane Limited Edition will come equipped with a new Front Nudge [...]
At the BMW Xperience event which is currently underway in India, the German carmaker has unveiled its xDrive technology. A specially designed test course has also been laid down at the venue to provide fans with an opportunity to drive the X range of vehicles over ten simulated obstacles. The BMW xDrive is an all-wheel [...]
Said to be built on a completely new platform to suit markets in India, the Hyundai Eon was launched recently by the Korean carmaker with a 814cc petrol engine that apparently doles out 7.65Kgm at 4000rpm of peak torque. This car is currently available for purchase in 6 different colors. Its 0.8 L iRDE engine, [...]
Volkswagen announced recently the coming of its new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle which can now be purchased in three different colors – Denim Blue, Reflex Silver Metallic, Saturn Yellow and Tornado Red. A total of 276 participants of The Oprah Winfrey show will be among the first to lay their hands on this car owing to [...]
Buyers in India can now avail themselves of the limited edition Maruti Suzuki Alto Xplore which is apparently equipped with ‘exciting’ new features both on its interiors as well as exteriors. Hailed by its makers as ‘India’s largest selling car,’ this automobile was first launched in the country in 2000. The new Xplore range would [...]
With the ‘N’ denoting ‘Naked,’ Garware Motors along with S&T Motors recently let loose their 650cc Hyosung GT 650N bike in India. Aimed towards the market’s ‘super biking’ segment, the sports bike is capable of unleashing a maximum torque of 60.9Nm at 7500RMP+/-250RPM through the DOHC 8 valve water cooled engine. Designed to portray an [...]
At an event held in Mumbai yesterday, Volkswagen commemorated its association with the movie Ra. One by gifting the film’s producer with a brand new Phaeton. This partnership has resulted in a range of Volkswagen’s cars to be featured in the movie which is slated to release later this month. Volkswagen’s Neeraj Garg presented producer [...]
