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2013 Land Rover Range Rover SUV spy shots appear (Photos)
While the new 2013 model of Land Rover Range Rover SUV is yet to be launched, spy photographers are working overtime to get us a few shots of what one can expect once the SUV is finally on the streets. The SUV was seen on test at a winter wonderland and it gave photographers an opportunity to capture the same on camera.
The model viewed while on test looks similar in most respects to the model which...
Winkelmann turns down speculation of turbocharged Lamborghini this decade
Mr. Stephen Winkelmann, President and Chief Executive Officer at Lamborghini has said that the company had no intentions of turning over to turbo charging at least during this decade. He however did not comment on the company plans for the future.
Winkelmann made these comments while in conversation to Autocar when he said that there will be not switching over to turbo charging at least till 2020....
Change of top management at Skoda Auto India - Mr. Sudhir Rao will be the new Managing Director of Skoda Auto India
Mr. Sudhir Rao will be the new Managing Director of Skoda Auto India with effect from March 1, 2012. Rao, who was born in India, has many years of experience both in national and international auto sectors. He has studied business administration and engineering in India and the US.
Mr. Winfried Vahland, Chief Executive Officer of Skoda Auto speaking of Rao’s experience and abilities said that the...
New Pulsar NS Photos
The New Pulsar 200 is going to be called as Pulsar 200NS which means Naked Sports
Some Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS features:
Bajaj plans to sell the New Pulsar 200NS under INR 1,00,000. (Exact prices will be out next financial year 2012-2013)
200cc Single Cylinder, SOHC 4 Valves, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark Engine.
Producing peak power of 23.19 BHP @ 9500 rpm and 18.3 Nm of Torque @ 8000 rpm.
6-Speed Gearbox.
Fuel...
Shelby goes in for a name change
Shelby SuperCars will hence forth be known as SSC North America. This change of name is due to an agreement being reached between Carroll Shelby Licensing and Carroll Shelby International. Jerod Shelby has been the man behind Shelby Supercars since the past umpteen years but the one name that comes to mind when talking about Shelby SuperCars is that of Carroll Shelby. Two companies with the...
Aston Martin V12 Zagato first production model to be seen at Kuwait
The V12 Zagato production model will be seen at Concours d’ Elegance from February 15-18 2012 at Kuwait. This is the third year of conducting the Concours d’ Elegance in Kuwait where top auto companies from over 19 countries display their most luxurious and deluxe vehicles.
Aston Martin is a top favorite brand all across the Middle East and this year’s show is sponsored by Premier International...
Fiat offers further details on 500L five door
With auto enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the launch of Fiat 500L which is expected to make its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year, the company has offered a few more details as it its features and specifications.
Fiat 500L will be taller than its three door variant while front façade will remain the same. The five door version will have the same chassis that is seen on Fiat...
New Pulsar 200 NS unveiled for India: three sparks tech and top speed of 136 kmph
The new Pulsar 200 NS has been unveiled today, and price details will only be made known later in April. To be launched in April 2012, and Bajaj has christened it the Pulsar 200 NS. The bike looks nothing like its predecessor, and seems to have borrowed design cues from the KTM.
The Pulsar 200 NS engine uses three sparks tech instead of the usual two sparks on Pulsar motorcycles. A 199.5 cc engine...
BMW launches promotional video of BMW X6 M (Video)
BMW X6 M will be launched later this year but the company has come out with a promotional video to entice prospective buyers. The 2013 BMW X6 M will possess a 4.4 liter V 8 turbocharged engine offering 555 bhp and torque of 680 Nm. The SUV will have capacity to speed from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds.
The SUV will be upgraded to have a new frontage with all chrome grilles. Adaptive LED lights...
BMW hybrid midsized sedan to be at Chicago Motor Show
BMW midsized sedan hybrid version was today debuted at Chicago Auto Show. ActiveHybrid 5 will have a starting price of $61,845 which will also include $985 destination charges. The sedan is fitted with a 3.0 liter TwinPower turbo inline 6 cylinder gas engine with 8 speed auto transmission and 96 cell lithium ion high voltage battery. Similar to other hybrid models, ActiveHybrid 5 batteries are rechargeable...
Peugeot 208 GTI caught while testing (Photos)
It was in severe frosty conditions that the new Peugeot 208 GTI was espied while on test. The car in question was spotted at a town in Scandinavia and one could easily recognize its dual exhausts at the rear of the vehicle.
Peugeot 208 has GTI has a sturdier appearance with rather large air ducts seen poking out from the rear end. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine also...
Audi to launch A1 Cabrio in 2013
As per recent information received, Audi will be launching the new A1 Cabrio in 2013. While no further details were revealed by the company it is said that the new Cabrio will have a rolling roof which has also been seen in Fiat 500C. A1 Cabrio Convertible will mark the debut of a new open top system not only to the Audi range of vehicles but to the entire Volkswagen range.
Besides the A1 Cabrio,...
Ford sells 45 percent of Focus to fleets (Photos)
Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally is a happy man these days with sales looking up and the company reaping profits while increasing their portfolio and market standing. Ford has raced past all top auto makers when it comes to fleet sales. The company has sold over 45% of their Focus stocks to fleets which is what is creating such hype in the company.
Ford was also in the news last year for...

