Indian Autos Blog is packing its bags and heading to India’s financial capital to cover the launch of new Volvo S80 variant. We will also be interacting with Volvo’s management and ask them all the right questions. Posting might not be fluent, but we will try hard to keep the blog updated to our best ability
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IAB is heading to Mumbai to cover the Volvo S80 launch
The next generation Renault Clio will be built on Nissan V-Platform. More importantly, according to Autocar UK, it will be built in Renault-Nissan’s factory in Oragadam, near Chennai in the next few years
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Rendering – India bound next generation Renault Clio
The Chevrolet Cruze SS body kit adds aggression and toughness to the car GM in Singapore is offering a “Cruze SS” bodykit for Chevrolet Cruze customers. The inspiration for the body kit has clearly come from the Bumblebee character played by the Chevrolet Camaro in the mega hit Transformers movie . The kit consisting of a front, rear and side skirts, a rear spoiler, 17 inch alloy wheels wrapped with Falken tyres, and illuminated skuff plates, adds oomph to the already muscular styling
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Chevrolet Cruze SS body kit sizzles in Singapore
New 3-cylinder engine promises to pull down costs and deliver better fuel economy We thought this was a joke. Until we read it on a reliable newspaper. Financial Express reports Maruti Suzuki is working on a family of engines that will replace the 800cc and 1,100cc on the Alto and Wagon R respectively.
The Ford Figo will not be launched this week as per earlier reports After reports of Ford’s newest offering Figo could hit showrooms this week surfaced, we got in touch with Ford to clear the cobwebs. A spokesperson from Ford India told IAB that the launch is “more than two weeks away.” The Figo will be launched in both petrol and diesel variants.
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Official – Ford Figo launch more than two weeks away
Mahindra could launch Xylo variants this fiscal including pickup and panel van Mahindra will launch about seven new variants of its existing models in the next fiscal year. The company, which now also manufactures two-wheelers and heavy duty trucks, is looking to enhance its product portfolio
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Mahindra to launch 6-7 new variants next fiscal
The Chinese SAIC van could be the Maruti Eeco slayer While GM is busy working out how it will sell SAIC’s commercial vehicles in India under an entirely new setup, the Chinese company is performing harsh testing on products that will land in India next year. Spotted here is the CN100 MPV being put through its paces on ice. The Chinese MPVs will be sold under a new brand in India
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India bound Wuling-GM MPV spotted testing
Banger racing is a popular form of racing in the United Kingdom. It is like any other form of racing you’re used to. The concept is the winner is one who takes the checkered flag, except for one difference – You try and deliberately knock off your opponents on your way to the finish line.
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Hyundai dealer takes i10 out for banger racing
Dr.Wilfried Aulbur poses with the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Desert Gold at Auto Expo India might be a developing country, but its developing pretty rapidly both in terms of knowledge of supercars and wealth. Here’s proof – Mercedes Benz has said it found a buyer in Rajasthan for the 2-crore rupee SLS AMG model which it showcased at the Auto Expo earlier this month. The SLS, which comes only as a left-hand-drive model, will soon be manufactured so that people driving on the wrong side of the road can also buy one.
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Mercedes Benz finds Indian buyer for Rs.2 crore SLS AMG
The EECO was not designed to be a looker. Its space and price make it versatile ‘Happiness Family Size’ is the punchline for Maruti Suzuki’s newest offering to the Indian family – the EECO launched at the Auto Expo last week, was unveiled in Mumbai today evening. Based on the Versa’s platform, the EECO doesn’t look very good.
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Maruti Suzuki EECO launched in Mumbai – 73 images, info and more
Students and teachers at Judson Univ check out the Tata Nano inside-out The world’s cheapest car, Tata Nano , made a two-hour stop at Judson University, Elgin, Chicago yesterday on its way to the ongoing Detroit Motor Show in North America. The Champagne Gold Nano LX with licence plate number MH04 ED 7015, borrowed from Tata Technologies’ Centre for Advanced Engineering and Design in Pune was showcased to roughly 200 people who are associated to the University, community and the US government. Almost each of them after getting a taste of the 2-cylinder 624cc city car asked when it would be available in the US
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Tata Nano stops by in Chicago on its way to Detroit Auto Show
The new Maruti Suzuki Alto would come with a K-Series engine and reduced asking price We are aware of the toned down Alto and spruced up Wagon R , but what we would like to see Suzuki unveil this year is the all-new Suzuki Swift which Suzuki has been conducting test runs in Europe. Reports in the print media state the company is working hard to retain maximum market share by introducing a cheaper variant of the Alto. The reigned down Alto will have much of its features and comfort subtracted
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Maruti to launch new Swift, Wagon R and refreshed, cheaper Alto
800cc Spark will serve as backup if the Beat and Spark fail to live up to expectations The 800cc Chevrolet Spark is Plan B for GM India who days ago unveiled the Chevrolet Beat with a ridiculously low price tag. The Chevrolet Beat is roped with a task to do more volumes than the 1,000cc Spark and challenge the might of the i10 and others. Question – But what happens if the Beat doesn’t click?
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Official – 800cc Chevrolet Spark in the works
Cars like the Skoda Superb Combi are in the Indian pipeline Skoda apart from Yeti, has numerous model lined up for 2010 in 2010. The company is keen on enriching its portfolio with a wide variety of models and variants. This year, Skoda will launch Combi version of Skoda Superb , Octavia Scout version, Laura S , refreshed Fabia and the Fabia Greenline version if it is ready.
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Skoda brings Superb Combi, Octavia Scout, Laura S, Fabia Greenline in 2010
If you are looking for a color scheme for a modern kitchen design that looks classy as well, then a black and white kitchen is the choice for you. Popular for its absolute flexibility, the black and white combination creates a dramatic look that can be customized according to your unique needs.
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Do you love to decorate your home, your bedroom, your tree, your living room, your dining room, and your front entry for Christmas? If you do, then read this post which feature ten practical Christmas home decor tips and dazzling examples. Start filling your home with holiday cheer by putting up festive Christmas home decors using the traditional Christmas trees, mantel Christmas decorations, Christmas wreaths, Christmas lights
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Here are some of the details discussed during the vehicle’s launch – 2,000+ Fortuners booked even before price announcement – TKM (Toyota Kirloskar Motors) targets 52,000 vehicles by the year end in overall sales. – Fortuner is placed even to attract sedan buyers – Only manual transmission released; automatic transmission variant by this year end – free trade agreement with Thailand helps ease matters. The Fortuner is a CBU brought in from Thailand – On the sidelines, TKM has announced that there will be no Altis diesel in the near future.
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Toyota Fortuner update – From the press conference
As our man Ritesh Madhok attends the vehicle’s press conference in Delhi, we bring you a set of images that shows the Indian-spec Fortuner from every angle, taken a while back. We can’t wait to hear what the officials have to say about the product, but we assure you we’ll upload those details as we receive them.
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Toyota Fortuner update – Image Gallery
Update 1 – The Toyota Fortuner with the 3.0-liter D-4D engine that puts out 171 PS, 343 Nm is priced at 18.45 lakh (Delhi ex-showroom price). The Fortuner comes with ABS, disc brakes and Airbags to name a few features. The colors are super white, silver mica metallic, grey mica metallic, black mica and light blue metallic.
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Live updates from the Toyota Fortuner launch – Priced at 18.45 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi
One feature we loved in the Audi A4 we drove a while back , has to be the air circulation feature which fires cold air into your back, through the seat pores, and keeps it sweat free. You would love such a feature on your daily commuter, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, not many of us have the cash to buy an Audi A4 to enjoy this feature.
