- Ford released production version pictures of the EcoSport, seen at the Delhi Auto show in 2012. After the preview yesterday in Brazil, followed by the launch today in China, Ford woul dnot delay its global launch. Ford India is working hard to homologate the car to Indian standards.
- Sebastien Vettel stormed to victory at Bahrain, taking his first win of the season, to lead the drivers' championship table. Kimi Raikonnen in his Lotus had a dream run along with teammate Romain Grosjean to clinch the second and third places.
- Jaguar has launched the XJ ultimate edition in China. The car is set to have super luxury features with a price tag around $ 125,000. India will receive this, too, by the end of the year.
- Jaguar also confirmed the 3.0 liter V6 petrol engine for the F-type developing 375 Bhp and 332 pound-feet torque. The engine will be unique for the F-type.
- Land Rover unveiled its Victoria Beckham edition Evoque. The matte black paint contrasts the gloss black and rose-gold trim interiors. Only 200 examples of this will be built.
- Vilner, the Bulgarian tuner, targets the Land Rover Defender Wood. The exotic defender will sport Nappa leather and alcantara with a Ground zero music system.
- Toyota unveils three concepts vehicles including a petrol-hybrid at the Beijing Auto show.
- Ferrari unveiled 'HY-KERS', the mid-rear mounted V12 hybrid drivetrain to be found in the new Enzo.
- Volvo's D3 range will now be available in Europe after its launch in India. The D3 engine develops 163 PS/400 Nm while returnign a fuel economy of 18.5 kmpl on the S60 and 14.7 on the XC 60.
- Italian marque Lamborghini finally unveiled the Urus 4x4, the carbon-fibre laden 600 PS bull. With cutting edge technology running the car, Lamborghini has big plans to take the model ahead.
- Maruti Suzuki, Toyota and Hyundai have focussed their resources on developing sustainable diesel technology. Selling petrol vehicles is getting difficult by the day due to skyrocketing petrol prices. With the government favouring diesel, these manufacturers are betting big on it. Maruti is setting up a Rs 1700 crore plant to produce diesel engines while Hyundai and Toyota have similar plans in the pipeline.
