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Claimed to be compact, powerful and highly fuel efficient, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire was launched in India yesterday. This new car sports a wider and taller stance, while also standing on a larger wheel base. Available in both petrol as well as diesel variants, it comes with a base price tag of Rs. 5,04,215 (ex showroom Mumbai).

This ride is said to provide about 7 percent more fuel efficiency for its petrol versions, while delivering 8 percent of the same through its diesel models. The exteriors of this DZire have been equipped Read the rest of this story >>

Touted by its maker to be one of the biggest luxury SUVs in its segment, the Mercedes-Benz GL Class Grand Edition was rolled out yesterday for markets in India. This car will be made available by the company in two variants – GL Grand Edition Executive and GL Grand Edition Luxury.

Exclusive features offered by the ride include a set of 10 spoke 20-inch light-alloy wheels that are colored in Himalayan grey metallic paint and are fitted with 50.8cm tires. Moreover, newly designed two-tone leather seats would also be on offer Read the rest of this story >>

The UK pricing and specification details of the new Subaru XV Crossover were revealed recently by the Japanese carmaker. Eleven models make their way into this range which is occupied by three trim levels – S, SE and SE Lux Premium. Equipped with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Boxer engines, these cars have their prices starting at £21,295.

Three Euro V-compliant Boxer engines are on offer with the new XV Crossover. These comprise a 1.6 petrol, a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. While the two petrol units produce Read the rest of this story >>

Prices of the new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive 2012 Honda Crosstour were revealed recently, even as the car debuted at US dealerships. With its prices starting at $27,655 and going on till $32,805, this new car is being made available in two trim levels – EX and EX-L.

The four-cylinder Crosstour would be sold alongside the current 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 models that are already available in the US. The new car is said to proffer an EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3mpg in the city and 2mpg on the highway as compared to the V6-equipped Read the rest of this story >>

With a starting price of £9,990, the new 2012 Fiat Punto will be seen going on sale in the UK this month. Pop (base), Easy (mid) and Lounge (high) are names of the three main trims which this car will be offered in, with a choice for six Euro 5 engines.

Moreover, a new sports version based on the Easy level grade called GBT, will also be entering the range along with a TwinAir version which will be coming in April. Two fresh engines also get introduced to the entire range in the form of the 85hp version of the MultiJet diesel engine and the 85hp TwinAir. Read the rest of this story >>

Various new features will be seen making their way into the Jaguar XF SE Business and Sport editions which have been made available by the company in the UK. While the SE Business model will be paired with a 2.2 liter 163 PS diesel engine, the Sport version will be offered with a 2.2 liter diesel 190 PS unit.

Along with Jaguar’s new diesel engine, the SE Business model will also come equipped with a satellite navigation system featuring a seven inch touchscreen as well as HDD mapping. In addition, functions like intelligent start stop, leather and suedecloth seats, Read the rest of this story >>

Style, efficiency and comfort are apparently on offer to buyers of the new Hyundai i30 which was revealed recently for markets in the UK. With its on-the-road prices starting at £14,495, this car is said to hold competitive prices across the segment, while also offering many standard specifications.

The five-door i30 hatchback will be offered in four trim levels – Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav. Consumers will also be able to choose between a petrol or a diesel engine, including Hyundai’s 1.6-litre diesel unit which supposedly emits less than Read the rest of this story >>

Back in September last year, the Volkswagen Up five-door model was revealed to the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and now the production version of this car has been announced to be rolled out in the UK. Said to be equipped with the same virtues as its three-door sibling, this car features a 2.42 m long wheelbase, a 251-litre boot, a three-cylinder engine, new safety features and an infotainment system.

This car sports a headroom Read the rest of this story >>

It is perhaps the various performance enhancements that have gone into the 2013 Nissan GT-R which have raised its price to $96,820. While its power gets increased to 545hp (from 530 hp), the car’s new torque reads 463lb-ft (from 448 lb-ft). A retuned suspension, standard RearView Monitor and a dry carbon fiber rear spoiler are some of the other upgrades that make their way into this ride.

This new version of the popular vehicle will be made available in two variants – the GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition. The latter will be doled out with a range of additional Read the rest of this story >>

The new Renault Twingo will finally be seen hitting roads this February as the car has gone on sale in the UK with a price tag of £10,350 for its Dynamique 1.2 16V 75 model. Improved styling features like a bolder front end, revised bumper, tailgate and new rear lights as well as a range of options such as climate control and electric panoramic sunroof will be on offer through this ride.

All buyers of the new Twingo will be able to purchase the Renault 4+ programme by paying an additional £900. This would entitle them to a four-year/100,000 mile warranty, Read the rest of this story >>

‘Bigger and better’ is how a particular Japan-based car manufacturer describes its recently unveiled 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 SUV that’s scheduled to ship in the UK starting March 1, 2012. Equipped with a 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel engine, the vehicle is capable of delivering maximum torque of up to 650Nm between 1,600RPM and 2,800RPM.

To provide a much better off road experience, a few changes in the equipment have been carried out. For making Read the rest of this story >>

Following the launch of the latest Toyota Prius v models, the Japan-based car manufacturer has now unveiled its plans for the upcoming 2012 Toyota Prius T3, Prius T4 and Prius T Spirit variants. These vehicles are claimed to have CO2 emissions of 89g/km, which are apparently the lowest in their class along with a new look and better interiors.

By focusing more on the vehicle’s lower front end, the company’s new design approach flaunts Read the rest of this story >>

After announcing hikes in the prices of the Mahindra XUV 500, the Mumbai-based company has gone on to reveal that it will be reopening the bookings for this SUV on January 25, 2012 for a limited period of ten days. These bookings will now be expanded into a total of nineteen cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Jallandhar, Patiala, Chandigarh/Panchkula, Kochi, Calicut, Trissur, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Nagpur and Nasik.

Moreover, Read the rest of this story >>

Following the unveiling of the Juke Nismo concept and the Leaf Nismo concept, the third premium sports compact from the motorsports and performance division of the Japanese manufacturer has now been unleashed in the form of the Nissan March Nismo concept. Based on the Nissan March and fitted with exclusive Nismo parts, this new car is said to be a representation of how a premium sports compact can blend practicality with good driving performance.

The exterior of this concept receives a lower stance as well as a bolder styling and is enhanced Read the rest of this story >>

With an aim of expanding the company’s portfolio in European SUV market, the Vauxhall Mokka SUV was revealed recently and is slated to enter dealerships by the end of 2012. Fitting under the SUV B-segment, this model is 4.28metres long, but it is said to be capable of comfortably accommodating five adults.

This new car will be offered with choices for front or all-wheel drives as well as six-speed or auto transmissions. It will be available in three engine variants – two petrol and one diesel, all of which will come equipped with Start/Stop eco-tech. Read the rest of this story >>