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M-Class gets a Top NCAP Rating

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 754 Views

The latest Euro NCAP test results state that the M-Class has been designed to match the reality of an accident in the standard crash test safety concept. Equipped as standard with six airbags, belt tighteners, belt force limiters and crash-responsive NECK-PRO headrests PRE-SAFE® passenger safety system, the SUV ensures its ...

Ford India introduces TDCi engine for Ikon

Friday, November 14th, 2008 5,062 Views

Ford India has unveiled the new Ikon range offering improvements ranging from a new DuraTorq TDCi engine offering better fuel efficiency. The car costs Rs 5.08 lakh, ex-showroom, Mumbai.

New Porsche museum’s first exhibits

Monday, November 10th, 2008 581 Views

The construction of the new Porsche museum at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart continues. The first twelve exhibition vehicles will be installed soon and the relocation of all 80 exhibits to the new museum will be completed by the end of this week.

Volvo Ocean Race makes its way to Indian shores

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 827 Views

Established in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Race, the Volvo Ocean Race is a very demanding team sporting event. The 2008-09 expedition will be the 10th run of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain, on the 4th October, the race will span some 39,000 nautical miles, ...

New Rolls-Royce sketches released

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 1,371 Views

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed the first design sketches of its next model. Known as the ‘RR4’, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. The RR4 will be smaller than the Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to ...

Eicher and Volvo India form a JV

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 3,577 Views

The commercial vehicle segment has been an integral part of the economy. This segment has seen consistent growth over years and is now set to receive a shot in the arm. Eicher Motors Ltd (EML) and AB Volvo (Volvo) have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture ...

Hyundai launches unique warranty schemes

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 3,877 Views

Hyundai Motor India Limited has launched extended warranty schemes for its customers. The Power Train and Comprehensive Extended warranty schemes are available for all owners of the Hyundai i10, Santro, Getz Prime (petrol), Accent and Verna for a period of five years.

Porsche going for maximum in Johannesburg

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 6,943 Views

Johannesburg can now boast of having the world’s largest Porsche centre, with the ribbon being cut on May 25th this year. If this does not put the most populous city in Africa on the world map, then nothing will. One of the most respected and awe-inspiring sports car manufacturers has ...

BMW M Cars Unveiled

Saturday, January 12th, 2008 3,231 Views

BMW India announced earlier the India debut of the BMW M Cars and BMW Individual at the Auto Expo 2008. In addition to the BMW product range, BMW is showcasing, the pure thrill of unmistakable power and supreme responsiveness with the BMW M3 Coupé. The BMW 750Li Individual and BMW ...

Volvo - Riding High!

Saturday, January 12th, 2008 2,405 Views

Volvo Car Corporation unveiled its all new C70 at the 2008 Auto expo. Present for the unveiling from Volvo cars were Gerry Keaney, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Customer Service, Volvo Car Corporation, Peter Cornelis, President, Volvo Car Overseas Corporation and Paul de Voijs, Managing Director, Volvo Car ...

Fiat Unveils the Linea

Saturday, January 12th, 2008 7,268 Views

Fiat India Automobiles Pvt Ltd unveiled its proposed offerings for the Indian market, at the Auto Expo 2008, in New Delhi. The range of internationally successful models includes Linea, Grande Punto, Fiat 500 and Bravo. Linea, one of Fiat’s recent launches led the line-up of other cars with the Fiat ...

Hyundai’s Auto Expo Effort

Saturday, January 12th, 2008 3,548 Views

QarmaQ Debuts in India at 9th Auto Expo • Eco-focused technologies lower weight, fuel consumption and CO2 • Elastic Front safety system engineered to reduce pedestrian injury • Sporty Crossover Coupé showcased in China At the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi, SABIC Innovative Plastics and Hyundai Motor Co. presented the Hyundai QarmaQ, a ...