Monthly Archives: March 2009

Honda Cars to Be Costlier

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New Honda Accord Cars in India

If you are an ardent lover of Honda Cars then it’s time for you to save your pockets. Honda is soon going to raise the prices of its entire range of cars in India by Rs 30,000 to 3,54,000.

Though it’s tough to accept the price hike at this stage as recessionary pressure is not completely relieved. But the manufacturers have no other options left with them. In the past 8 months Indian rupee has depreciated by over 16% and the Japanese Yen has strengthened by 10.5%. Currency fluctuations have driven Honda to increase car prices. And this is mainly because it has tremendously increased the cost of import. For some time the manufacturer did absorbed the impact but how long?

No car manufacturer can carry on absorbing the impact of high input cost as well as high import cost anymore. And so is Honda.

Honda CR-V is an imported car model whose price has been increased by Rs 3, 54,000. The prices of Honda City has been increased in the range of Rs 30, 000 to Rs 35, 000 and Civic has been raised by Rs 50, 000 to Rs 60, 000. Even the Honda Accord will now be costlier by Rs 1, 00, 000. The price of CR-V, Civic and City will be effective from April 1, 2009 whereas Honda Accord will bear the revised price tag from March 16, 2009.

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Legendary Porsche 917 Turns 40

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Porsche 917 long-tail(1971)

Legendary Porsche 917 celebrates its 40th anniversary with a big bang. This iconic racing car made its first debut in the Geneva Motor Show on March 13 forty years ago. And you would be amazed to know that just in a span of one month 25 cars were produced and sold out in the market. Since then the car has retained its position as one of the most successful racing cars of all time.

The first introduction of Porsche was powered by a 4.5-liter engine that generated an astounding 520 horsepower. It was artistically designed to meet the demands and requirements of different racetracks. The company had also introduced the ‘short-tail model’ that was actually designed to suit the needs of heavily twisting roads that required high contact pressure for fast cornering. On the other end, a ‘long-tail model’ was introduced for fast racetracks.

Porsche917 Short-tail,Le-Mans Winner 1970

Then in 1972 Porsche introduced a new variant of the 917 with turbocharged engine that produced an awesome horsepower of 1,000 bhp. As and when new technologies came into existence Porsche continuously made efforts to fit them in its legendary 917 so that the car can be compatible to the changing needs and demands of the industry.

You would be glad to know that the Porsche Turbo 911 that we rejoice today is also an advanced version of the iconic 917. The 911 was a result of Porsche’s efforts to transfer the racing technologies that powered 917 to on-road sports cars.

Even today the Porsche 917 is tagged as one of the ‘greatest racing car of the automotive history’. It’s been 40 years the car is rejoicing this position and expects to retain the same in years to come.

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Feel the 7 Star Experience with Skoda Superb

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New Skoda Superb Cars In India

Its time to feel the 7 star experience of Skoda Superb launched in India with refined styling and engineering. The elegant and superior designs reflect the rich heritage of Skoda cars. Its captivating style and distinctive exterior adornments delivers a strong visual emotion.

Designed with sharp styling lines, aggressive front expression lent by wide piercing headlamps, and elegant chrome glint on the car adds dynamism and expression to the visual beauty. Even the front radiator carries the chrome detailing that softens the aggressive front appeal. The exterior of the car beholds a complete package of chrome detailing highlighting every edge and angle of the Superb.

The same elegance of chrome detailing is carried into the interior as well. Crafted with quality materials and eye-catching colour tones the interior cabin is invitingly warm. Elegant chrome accents on the dashboard, instrumentation, door trims, and door handles accentuate the aesthetic appeal of the car. The ambience is further complemented by natural wood tones in the décor, dual rich tone of Onyx-Ivory, and premium shade of ivory on the Nappa leather seat.

The interior is also packed with refined and convenient features that deliver a 7 star experience to pamper you on every journey. Its 12-way electrically adjustable driver seat with programmable memory makes every journey comfortable by making it possible to obtain a personalized seta position. Adding to the refined comfort of the car’s interior are other elegant and functional features like the electric sunroof, electrically powered passenger seat, integrated six CD changer audio system, automatic air-conditioner, retractable screens for rear windows and rear windscreen, and adjustable rear air-conditioning vents.

The new Skoda Superb comes with a TSI (Turbocharged petrol engine churning out 160 bhp. With a blend of elegant design, brilliant styling, high-end safety, powerful engine technology, and excellent engineering, the new car will carve its own niche in the Indian car market. Skoda superb with all its powerful design cues and technologies will strongly compete with the leading Honda Accord in India.

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India-Bhutan Friendship Car Rally

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Car rallies navigating between countries have always proved to be a highly prospective means in building up the good relation between the two countries. And the India-Bhutan car rally, which was flagged off from Siliguri in West Bengal is another best example of a good relation between the two countries.

This is the second Indo-Bhutan friendship car rally organized jointly by Indo Bhutan Friendship Car Rally Association and India-Bhutan Foundation. The car rally will also help in bonding between the two countries and be active in endorsement of trade, commerce, tourism and road connectivity.

The second rally is the successful result of the first Indo-Bhutan rally held in the year 2007 which included 9 participants from Bhutan and 25 from India. The number of participants increased in the second rally with a total of 50 contestants (35 participants from India and 15 from Bhutan) will participate covering a distance of 300 km in India and 200 km in Bhutan. Each teams comprised of two members.

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New Audi A6 for India

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Audi crowned with four rings is now planning to bring a facelift version of its luxury sedan A6. The new A6 will roll out on Indian roads by the year end with refined exterior and interior modifications.

The changes in the new A6 would be highlighted by a redesigned taillight, stylish lenses inspired by R8, and striking LED technology. Compared to the old A6 the new car will also receive all new bumper followed by rectangular fog lamps and large trendy air intakes. The exterior will be further upgraded with new sporty alloy wheels.

The interiors too get attention with aluminum trim on the steering wheel, and high resolution graphics on the instrumentation. As per the speculation in the air, the new Audi A6 is said to be powered by a Turbocharged V6 engine.

The existing Audi A6 is already a great success in the Indian car market and let wait and watch to see what the new A6 will have to offer its fans.

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Audi’s Mission in India

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New Audi A-4 Cars in India

Global economic conditions have still not relieved the car industry from its clutches completely. Though the market is seeing some modifications but there are no tangible signs of improvements. Even at this stage Audi is tapping on the Indian market with high hopes and dreams. The luxury car manufacturer is continuously taking the recession impacted time as an opportunity to prosper.

Audi made its entry to the Indian car market in 2006 and since then the company is doing wonders. And now Audi plans to sell about 1,500 cars this year targeting about 40-50% growth in the India. The company strongly feels that it has experienced good sales even in the time of recession and so looking to a bright future with confidence is something acceptable.

Audi strongly feels that Indian car market is growing aggressively and is loaded with lot of opportunities. And the market is gradually maturing for high-end luxury cars. In response to this, Audi plans to introduce a host of new car models in the country and strengthen its presence in the country.

Audi’s mission in India is speculated to experience the launch of Q7, A4, A1, A4 Allroad, A5 SB, A7, R8 Spider and Q5. Before the launch all the models will be thoroughly checked for their compatibility with the needs, preferences, and desires of Indian car buyers.

Audi also has plans to source auto components from India and is expected to counter negative impacts of recession through wise investment and continuous process optimization. Audi takes India as a significant growth driver.

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Scorpio Now With Discounted Price Tag

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New Mahindra Scorpio mHawk Cars In India

The Scorpio fans who are waiting to buy, then this the right time as the car manufacturer is offering a ‘big’ cash discount of Rs 34,000-70,000 on its Scorpio. Very recently the M&M launched the all new Scorpio Mighty Muscular with attractive exterior and interior.

But what made the Mahindra’s to offer such a huge cut in price?

To start with is the commodity price which has come down compared to the prices in December. With manufacturing of Xylo, an MPV the company also learned the art of saving money with out compromising on quality. And these reasons helped them to take the decision of bringing down the Scorpio prices.

The aforesaid reason could be the true but there are also other reasons that completely support the price slash. Like, with the launch of the new Mighty Muscular Scorpio, the company wants to finish the old stocks of Scorpio so that the new version will start its sale with full swing.

Whatever be the reason, all that matters is that the buyers are at the gaining end. So the don’t waste your time thinking. If you think, the Scorpio is worth your choice, then go ahead a make a good deal.

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Porsche Celebrates the Launch of 250,000th Cayenne

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New Porsche Cayenne Cars In India

Porsche is all set to foray the world of SUV with its Cayenne experiencing a runaway success in sales worldwide. Leader in sports car manufacturing, Porsche celebrated the success of its SUV by rolling out the 250,000th Cayenne from its Leipzig plant in Germany.

Swathed in white and powered by a 3.0 litre 6-cylinder, 240 bhp diesel engine, Porsche Cayenne was destined to an Austrian customer. Porsche decided to expand its product line by adding SUV in 2002. This decision shocked many critics but Porsche proved its success in the SUV segment too and 250,000 cars sold in 6 years is definitely a commendable achievement by the luxury car manufacturer Porsche.

Cayenne received an amazing response since its launch. This technologically advanced SUV made impressive sales of 150,000 cars globally from its first generation. Whereas the second generation Cayenne launched in 2007 made still remarkable sales with higher fuel efficiency, higher drive performance, and improved drive-handling.

The diesel engine is also the latest addition to its portfolio and the first diesel Cayenne was showcased at the recent Geneva auto show. Today we get to see seven models in the Cayenne series. These excellent performers with the Porsche gene rock the roads every way.

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Small and Beautiful Abarth 500

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Small and beautiful Abarth 500 is one of the hottest future cars that retain a blend of Fiat’s lineage and Abarth’s tradition. Abarth is an Italian racing car manufacturer that is now a significant part of Fiat.

The styling of the car is not emphasized much on visual appeal and aesthetics but on performance. It is creatively crafted with a need to optimize aerodynamics. And this is done by adding sporty side skirts, a larger roof spoiler, and a deep aerodynamic diffuser at the rear. Complementing the exterior appeal are the twin intercoolers, extended nose, and triple air intakes that reflect the distinctive characteristics of historic Abarth cars. Though the exterior and styling is not much focused the Abarth 500 makes a commanding presence on road.

Inside the car exudes warmth with welcoming features like shift-light LED, aluminium pedal, leather steering wheel, sporty bucket seats, advanced car audio system, and Fiat’s innovative Blue&Me hands-free communication system. Safety is also maximized with a host of car safety technologies including seven airbags.

The heart of the Abarth 500 is pumped by a 1.4-litre turbo engine with an output of 135bhp.

Completely designed on the platform of Fiat 500, the new Abarth 500 is expected to make its entry to the Indian car market in a couple of years. This proposed car with its small structure, beautiful appeal, and powerful technologies will be a significant milestone in the rich heritage of Indian car industry as well as the Fiat’s journey in India.

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Nostalgia of Ford Gran Torino

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Gra Torino Artwork

If you have an ardent passion for classic cars, the thought of seeing the legendary Ford Gran Torino on the big screen will definitely captivate your heart and mind. The Gran Torino is a living testament to spirit and performance and transcends the boundaries of design and technology to leave onlookers spellbound.

The captivating qualities of the Torino are reflected in Hollywood superstar Clint Eastwood’s latest movie that is named after the car itself – “Gran Torino”. The obscured soul of the character in the movie as a Korean War veteran with bitter memories of death and bloodshed is clearly reflected by the classic Gran Torino that he lovingly preserves in his garage. The movie is releasing in Indian theatres on Friday, March 13, 2009.

In the movie, the iron-willed Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski, played by Clint Eastwood, is a widower who is irritable, tough-minded, and an unhappy old man who does not get on well with either his kids or the neighbours. The people he once called his neighbors have all moved or passed away, replaced by the Hmong immigrants that he despises. Resentful of virtually everything he sees – the drooping eaves, overgrown lawns, and the foreign faces surrounding him; the aimless gangs of Hmong, Latino and African American teenagers who all think the neighborhood belongs to them.

Gran Torino Cars

On one gloomy night, his neighbour Thao, a young Hmong teenager, tries to steal Walt’s Ford Gran Torino on being pressured by Hmong gang members to steal it. Even though Walt catches Thao red-handed, he does not turn him in to the police. Instead, he sets upon reforming the young teenager and here begins the actual story that is driving, entertaining, and compelling.

Thao’s family shows great respect and concern for Walt and these lead to a rejuvenation of his lost soul. All along he’s believed that he’s going to hell for all the people he killed and does not want Thao to throw away his life by joining the gang, getting killed by them, or getting arrested for killing anyone. With his new found friendship, he begins to feel a desire to make a whole new beginning with kindness, friendliness, and generosity.

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