Aston Martin has lifted the wraps off the images of its V12 Zagato production model, ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. Like the Aston Martin One-77 supercar, the V12 Zagato will also be handcrafted and will be a limited edition with only 150 examples being made. Aston says that it takes around 2,000 man-hours to make this car with the paint alone taking up an additional 100 hours. Extensive use...
04:37:58 PM Feb 12, 2012
On this week's episode of Overdrive, we bring to you the latest from Middle East's premier auto show Qatar Motorshow. ...
07:57:34 PM Feb 11, 2012
What is common to the Duke 200 and the Pulsar 200 NS? Think of the 200cc engine as a platform for clarity. Bajaj say the gearbox and the crankshaft are virtually identical but from there on the two engines take different paths. It's sort of like how the Volkswagen group uses the same engine across brands. But instead of the same engine in both the Duke and the Pulsar, the...
12:07:41 PM Feb 11, 2012
Chevrolet lifted the wraps off the new Tavera Neo 3, with a starting price of Rs 6.72 lakh with the top end model costing Rs 10.26 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The upgraded MUV gets a revamped front grille and headlamps with integrated turn indicators while Chevrolet claims that the interior space and comfort also have been improved. The new Tavera now gets an ICML sourced 2.0-litre direct injection diesel engine which...
12:33:47 PM Feb 09, 2012
Mahindra and Mahindra have launched an updated Mahindra Xylo. The Xylo now gets a new grille, sharper headlights and a new bumper, all reminiscent of the Genio pick-up. The new Xylo gets a voice control system which allows the user to control the headlights, fuel lid, wipers, door locks and other features. There are five variants with the top of the line E9 getting leather upholstery, two tone dashboard, new...
01:46:06 PM Feb 08, 2012
New Delhi: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra said it has closed the second phase of booking for its latest sports utility vehicle XUV500 and has received over 25,000 orders in a period of 10 days. The company will conduct a draw of the orders to deliver the vehicle to 7,200 customers. In a statement, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said it has received over 25,000 booking applications from customers during the...
06:29:58 PM Feb 07, 2012
What is it? The Ducati Monster 795 can be looked at as an example of cheeky engineering on the one hand and a 30-foot neon sign that points to the direction Ducati is looking forward to for future growth and prosperity. The first bit refers to the clever engineering. Ducati needed a more affordable, but still undeniably premium, and unequivocally Ducati motorcycle for its Asian markets, some of the fastest...
01:00:49 PM Feb 07, 2012
One of the world's leading chemical companies, BASF and the Hyundai Motor Group have joined forces to make a new concept car- the i-flow. The i-flow follows Hyundai's 'fluidic design' theme. BASF's contribution lies in the technologies which help save fuel and also to reduce the carbon footprint. The diesel engine in the i-flow concept car gets foam polyurethane insulation which allows the engine to reach optimum operating temperature faster...
03:18:30 PM Feb 04, 2012
Volkswagen has revealed details about their new Beetle TDI, ahead of its official unveiling at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show on February 8-9. The Beetle will sport the same 2.0-litre TDI engine which is under the hoods of both the Passat and the Jetta. This 2.0-litre diesel motor will produce 141PS of power and 320Nm of torque. Customers get to choose between a dual-clutch and a 6-speed manual transmission. Feature-wise...
03:12:43 PM Feb 04, 2012
Troy: The Chevrolet Volt stands as the most heavily promoted - and harshly scrutinized - vehicle from General Motors Co in decades. And that's just version 1.0. Amid the debate, one aspect of the Volt has escaped the notice of fans and critics alike: the roadmap for potential upgrades GM left buried deep inside. A bolt-by-bolt, surgical deconstruction of the Volt attended by Reuters without the involvement of GM showed...
02:16:35 PM Feb 03, 2012
Maruti have launched their new Swift Dzire starting at an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.79 lakh for the base LXI and Rs 7.09 lakh for the top end ZDI diesel. The new Dzire comes in seven variants with a segment first 4-speed petrol automatic variant also on offer. The previous version of the Dzire will continue to be on sale but Maruti intends to rename it and sell it to...
05:58:23 PM Feb 01, 2012
Mercedes-Benz India has launched a new variant of their GL SUV - the Grand Edition. The new variant features 20-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted head lamps, redesigned front bumper with integrated daytime running LED lights, metallic paint finishes, heat-insulating and infrared-reflecting laminated glass all round, aluminium-look running boards with rubber studs and divided exhaust tailpipe trim. The interiors are either a combination of black/porcelain or black/maroon leather upholstery. The floor mats...
06:16:34 PM Jan 31, 2012
Tokyo: BMW Japan Corp said today it began selling in Japan its fully-remodeled series of BMW 3 sedans, which will qualify for tax breaks as well as planned subsidies for environment-friendly vehicles. The new 328i models, equipped with 2-litre engines and auto-stop functions, have a fuel economy of 15.2 kilometre per litre, the company said, adding that it is the first full remodeling of the 3 series in seven years....
04:09:03 PM Jan 30, 2012
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