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Volkswagen Polo WRC Street to debut at Worthersee

staff — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:33:41 +0000

The annual GTI Meeting at Worthersee has turned into something huge over the years with GTI fans flocking to it from all across Europe. And Volkswagen isn’t ready to take a back seat at this year’s event. Attendees will be treated to the Polo WRC Street concept which is fitted with a 2.0 liter TSI [...]

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Yamaha Plans New Factory in Tamil Nadu, India

staff — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:29:30 +0000

India Yamaha Motor has revealed plans to set up its third manufacturing plant in the country, having signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu. The company has been doing well of late, and the move comes to ramp up production in order to meet rising demand. Joining the two currently operating facilities at [...]

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Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes ready

staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:07 +0000

You see several automakers putting cowls over their vehicles during testing to shield them from being spotted beforehand. Well not the iconic Porsche; in this instance anyway. We have word that Porsche has completed smoothening out the rough edges on the first prototypes of the 918 Spyder. Production is set to commence by the end [...]

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All-new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon revealed, confirmed for US

staff — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:07 +0000

Whoever said the wagon is history didn’t count on this. BMW has just lifted the hood on the next gen BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon and revealed that it will once again be available to US customers. European buyers can expect the car later this year while it will only hit the overseas markets in [...]

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Renault Pulse Petrol Variant Launched in India

staff — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:02 +0000

Renault’s premium hatchback which was launched during the Delhi Auto Expo in January with two diesel engines, has received an update in the form of the Renault Pulse petrol variant. This model is powered by an inline 3 cylinder, 1198cc engine, which is manufactured locally at the Renault – Nissan Alliance factory situated in Oragadam, [...]

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Mazda CX-5 Compact Crossover Marks Debut of Company’s SkyActiv Technology

staff — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:56:11 +0000

A total of eighteen models priced from GBP 21,395 (OTR) form part of the Mazda CX-5 Compact Crossover range which will go on sale in the UK on May 18. Equipped with Mazda’s fuel-saving SkyActiv technology, this car is being doled out with a 165PS SkyActiv-G petrol engine, while its diesel options include a 150PS [...]

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2013 BMW X1 set to Launch in The US Fall 2012

staff — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:53:38 +0000

The 2013 BMW X1 series is all geared up to make its debut in the US this fall. The new lineup is said to pack in a blend of sports- and sedan-like driving dynamics as well as various design modifications and features for a starting price of USD 31,545. Equipped with upgraded exterior and interior [...]

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New Audi A4 Hits the Road in India

staff — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:56:51 +0000

A certain Germany-based automobile manufacturer has let loose its new Audi A4 vehicle in India. The sedan is said to come bearing a ‘highly efficient and power packed engine,’ and various new features for a starting price of Rs. 2,785,000. Compared to its predecessor, the vehicle packs in more fuel efficiency that’s said to have [...]

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Kia K9 Saloon Rolls Out in Korea

staff — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:57:06 +0000

Korea has received Kia’s first modern rear-wheel drive in the form of the Kia K9 saloon which is to be exported worldwide later in 2012. This fresh luxury flagship saloon is claimed by the company to be heralding an entirely new segment in the global automotive market. Measuring in at 5,090mm in length, the ride [...]

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet Now Available to Order in UK

staff — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:51:19 +0000

Following its official reveal at the Geneva Motor Show in February this year, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet has gone on sale in the UK with a starting price of £29,310. Two variants of the car are available to order currently, while their deliveries are slated to commence in June this year. Classic design cues [...]

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