Новости за 28.03.2016

If the recent reports from motoring portal Visordown are to be believed, Honda may soon introduce its Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) technology to its performance motorcycles such as the litre-class Fireblade or the middle-weight CBR600RR. An company insider told the motoring website that Honda is working to make DCT suitable for its sportbikes. Currently, the NC750X, Africa Twin and the VFR1200F […]

A quick final recap before we get to one of the much awaited and highly anticipated event news of the year -Tata Motors got a new player on board in the compact hatchback segment last year. After the official unveiling of the Tata Tiago (then Tata Zica) the company organized a media drive and soon […]

Lamborghini has seen a significant rise in the number of sales in India. The numbers are not limited to the regular models with limited edition but also special edition models. The country is home to a Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale (STS), India series speciale and a bespoke edition Le Mans Blu Huracan. Let us move our focus […]

Easter didn’t seem to be a cheerful day for the residents of Jayanagar 1st block in Bengaluru as they witnessed a series of tragedies unfold in a span of minutes. A doctor by profession, N.S. Shankar was driving his Mercedes-Benz C-Class allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he rammed into a number of vehicles […]

In January, Ferrari released the Deserto Rosso video in order to pay tribute to the deep-rooted traditions of the Middle East Region. The video featured the majestic beauty of the desert that was celebrated by the Italian car manufacturer with their California T models. It showcased the elegance and exclusivity of the said Ferrari models. Following […]

A Bugatti Veyron replica, based on a 2001 Mercury Cougar, just sold for close to $60,000 (approximately INR 40 lakh) on eBay in the US. Rather than the description, which says “YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH OF A ROCKSTAR YOU WILL BE DRIVING THIS. YOU WILL STOP TRAFFIC EVERYWHERE YOU GO”, we believe that the owner […]

It was a regular day for US Army veteran Brandon Jenkins as he was riding his Suzuki motorcycle in Arizona but things were about to escalate rapidly. Runaway driver Joshua Michael Monigold attacked the veteran in an attempt to flee on the superbike and dodge the police cruisers. Little did Monigold know that he was in for a surprise. As seen in the video, […]

TVS Motor Company today announced the launch of its new four stroke TVS XL 100 in Maharashtra, with prices starting at INR 28,843 (ex showroom). The all new TVS XL 100 is powered by a 99.7cc four stroke engine which delivers  4.2PS power and a top speed of 60kmph.  TVS XL 100 returns best in class mileage […]

The India bound 2017 Hyundai Elantra was officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year and garnered a lot of whistles and cheers upon its showcase. This year, in February, the sedan was spotted doing rounds in Tamil Nadu, India during a public road test. Following its appearance in India, the Hyundai Elantra […]

The BMW 7 Series, the Bavarian manufacturer’s flagship sedan, received the 2016 World Luxury Car Award at the New York International Auto Show.  Launched last fall, the BMW 7 Series features Carbon Core passenger cell technology that uses carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic to reduce weight and increase both the overall torsion strength and bending stiffness. Other new technologies abound […]

Chennai based two wheeler manufacturer Royal Enfield, owned by Eicher Motors, had recently launched the Himalayan for India. The company now has its eyes set on further expansion of models. Reports suggest that Royal Enfield is working on a 600 cc motorcycle that would be “highway worthy” and would be designed keeping in mind the requirements […]

Michelin has announced the new “Double Victory” Program for motorcycle or scooter tyres, where customers get a chance to win a trip to Spain. To be eligible for the program, a customer must purchase two Michelin branded motorcycle or scooter tyres from an authorised dealer. On such purchase, the customer will receive an assured gift of […]

Kia Motors Corporation, a subsidiary of Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group has kick-started the process of entering the Indian automobile market. As of now the company is well established in European, Chinese, US and the Korean market. Kia Motors has an extensive product portfolio comprising of hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs and is also known to have created […]

Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2017 Impreza sedan and hatchback at the New York International Auto Show. The first model to be underpinned by Subaru’s new Global Platform architecture, the new Impreza will be followed by a variety of upcoming Subaru vehicles, including hybrids and the next generation of Subaru’s all-terrain SUV and crossover models. The all new […]

The rumours of a quarter-litre Impulse are nothing new but one Indian motoring portal is claiming to have some new and exclusive information about this off-roader from Hero MotoCorp. The motoring website reported that the Impulse will come with two engine options – 200cc and 250cc, the latter being scheduled for a launch by the end of 2016 while the […]

The new Mahindra Thar is still some time away; rumours suggest that it’ll only make an appearance in far-away 2018. However, that doesn’t stop keen fans of the Thar to imagine what the next avatar of their favourite off-road/lifestyle vehicle will look like. A speculative rendering of the next-generation Thar was recently posted on off-road […]

Polaris India is all set to display its ultra-light vehicle range through the Defexpo India 2016. Polaris will showcase the Dagor, MRZR 4 Sportsman Big Boss 6X6 and the Ranger 6X6 800 at the Defexpo. The event, ninth in the series of biennial Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, will be held at Naqueri Quitol […]

Said to be an experiential luxury event based on three pivotal pillars of adrenalin, gourmet and design, the LuxeDrive event was brought to Vishakapatnam by Mercedes-Benz. The customer engagement programme was conducted at the HiFY Go-Karting Race Circuit, Near Mangamaripeta Bridge, Beach Road, Uppada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Mercedes-Benz LuxeDrive showcased the technical expertise and […]

This is yet another addition to the list of modified cars in India. Car enthusiasts seem to have a thing for the Thar and so we find weekly updates in our inbox about modified version of the SUV from Mahindra. As mentioned here is another piece of arty Thar created by Abhishek Somani. The guy […]