May 21, 2013

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Ford Raptor F-150 SVT 2010: Review

Ford Raptor F-150 SVT 2010 Review

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the first vechicle to come from Ford’s Special Vehicle Team in some time. With none too much R&D money on the books, Ford SVT does not exactly have the resources to build niche market cars that may not sell. The SVT Raptor is a high-performance off-road version of Ford’s [...]

“Nissan Leaf” EV Sold Out Until March 2011

The world leading vehicle manufacturer Nissan has demonstrated its leaf electric car last week in Japan, which is said to be fully electric and runs on zero-emission technology. It has also the feature of rare door video facilities.  The reports say that due to limited production capacity the cars are already sold out until March [...]

Maruti Suzuki Alto Beats Tata Nano’s Expectations

Maruti Suzuki Alto Beats Tata Nano's Expectations

In 2009, when Tata Nano was given a striking coverage by media, the small car had orders for more than 200,000 Nanos but due to problems like production delays and fire accidents the car sales have gradually come down. While the rival cars like the Maruti Suzuki Alto have overtaken Tata Nano with sales more [...]

BMW 1-series M Coupe; More Details revealed

BMW has released details of its 1-series pocket rocket, the new M Coupé, which is the latest in an illustrious line to wear the famous M badge of BMW’s tuning division, which implies extensive application of its motor racing expertise. Under the hood will be the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 340 horsepower. That motor will [...]

Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback Small Car Coming in 2011

Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback

Toyota is ready to reveal its new sedan variant Toyota Etios sedan model on December 01. Its hatchback model will be introduced three months later in March 2011. The Coming Etios Liva hatchback will be powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine with peak power peeking near the 80PS mark.The Toyota Liva can be termed as [...]

Toyota Etios Sedan Launching Today; Etios Hatchback Coming 2011

toyota etios sedan red

Toyota is all set to make a pitch for the Indian car market as it launches Etios, the entry-level sedan. The car has been under development for the last 4 years. Toyota Etios was conceptualized after Toyota realized the potential of ruling the developing markets across the world. Toyota’s overall market share in the auto [...]

Honda Brio Heads to India and Thailand for Launch in 2011

honda brio

Honda today unveiled the near-production version of its small car Brio at the 27th International Motor Expo 2010 in Thailand. Honda Brio will be launched in India in 2011. The car, which is scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, will be modified for individual markets based on customer needs, the company [...]

Toyota Prius: 650,000 Recalls Worldwide Due to Coolant Problem

toyota Prius coolant Problem Recalls

Toyota is replacing the pumps that cool the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars worldwide for a coolant pump glitch that could cause the top-selling hybrid to overheat and lose power, the automaker said. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the fix is needed in Prius cars for model years 2004 through to [...]

Nissan Juke Sports Cross Wins The 2011 “Irish Car of the Year” Title

The Irish Motoring Writers Association has announced its car of the year for 2011, and The Nissan Juke has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2011. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry. The judging panel from the Irish [...]

Nissan Leaf EV Wins 2011 European Car of the Year

Nissan Leaf has become the first zero emissions vehicle to win the European Car of the Year competition. A panel of journalists voted and made this the first all electric vehicle to receive the award. The Nissan leaf is a midsize vehicle and has a fuel rating of 99 miles per gallon according to the [...]

McLaren MP4-12C Supercar Coming 2011; Priced as £168,500

McLaren MP4-12C Supercar

McLaren has officially announced the European pricing for its MP4-12C sports car, it will cost from £168,500 when it goes on sale next year. McLaren’s all-new model is designed around a one-piece carbon chassis, the so-called carbon MonoCell. Set to rival Lamborghini and Ferrari, the MP4-12C delivers 600PS from a 3.8-litre engine. The 600bhp two [...]

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Revised Coming 2011

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Revised 2011

The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 has only been racing for two years, but the British maker has already prepared an updated model for the 2011 season. The revised Vantage GT4 is said to be inspired from the firm’s V12 Vantage road car, giving it enhanced aerodynamics and increased downforce, while it also features a number [...]