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Tata Safari Bulletproof SUV India Features and Priced

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 03:25 AM PDT


Armoured cars are becoming the next important thing in the Indian Automobile market as potential buyers always opt for cars with better safety features but a car with good safety features and an armoured car are two different things. Features and Pricing are the aspects where these high security cars can be distinguished from the rest.

It were the Tatas who started this trend of introducing heavily cladded security cars and the current line-up consists of Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Jaguar XJ, The newest addition to it is the bulletproof Tata Safari SUV priced at a mind boggling Rs.60 Lakh and it very much explains how concentrated the company is on offering bullet proof vehicles for those who can afford.

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The weight of the car has increased drastically due to the additional safety equipment but the fine tuned suspension manages to handle the additional weight. Inspite of being heavier the car surprisingly achieves a top speed of 150 km/h and can climb slopes with gradients as high as 60%. Even the interiors have been been upgraded and now get plush leather upholstery

One of the dealers has quoted, "Since the cost of the vehicle is so high, very few dealers invest to buy it and stock it in their showrooms. Such vehicles are not promoted by the manufacturing company but can be had after placing an order to a nearest dealer."

The safari sports the new BS IV 2.2 Litre DICOR diesel engine which churns out a maximum power of 140 BHP @ 4000 RPM and a peak torque of 320 Nm @1700 RPM but now it is to be seen whether buyers would opt for the car or not.

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TVS Electric Scooter Launch In India By 2012

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 01:59 AM PST


TVS motors India is working on an electric scooter for India. TVS had already introduced an electric two wheeler called the Scooty Teenz which did not do well in India and was eventually phased out. With the rise in electric two wheelers catching up in India, especially in the metro cities, TVS has decided to launch its electric scooter in India in 2012. Another important factor attracting TVS into the electric scooter launch is the excise duty benefits and sops announced by the Finance minister in the Indian Union Budget 2011

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TVS Motor Company president (Marketing) H. S. Goindi quoted:

"We are working on introducing electric scooters and these are being experimented for the launch. By some time next fiscal, it will come (to the market),"

"We will launch only scooters in electric mode. The products will initially run on lead acid batteries and later we may develop some other technology also,"

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Renault India Website Launched– Renault India Looking For Dealers

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 01:38 AM PST


Renault India website is up and it has posted about the cars to be launched in 2011 in India. So far, the website features Renault Fluence Sedan and Renault Koleos SUV which were displayed in Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi last year. Recently at the Geneva motor show 2011 Renault has revealed its roadmap in India. The two cars featured on the official Indian Website of Renault India features Fluence And Koleos, however it does not mentions details of the cars.

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Renault India is also looking for dealer network expansion as a part of establishing Renault dealer network in India by 2013. If you are willing to apply for the dealership, you can visit the official Indian website of Renault and you can click on the link – "Partner Us"

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You can check out the official website of Renault India here.

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BMW 6 Series Convertible India Launch On 25th March–Detailed Specifications Features & Price

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 12:50 AM PST


BMW has been getting an amazing response from the Indian Automobile market with most of the rich customers opting for bimmers over Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The company's Indian lineup is getting longer and longer every month and it is still left with a number of products to be launched in the near future.

BMW recently buzzed the industry with BMW 320d Performance Edition and now it has announced of launching BMW 6 Series which will constitute of BMW 640i and BMW 650i. Both convertibles will be launched on the coming 25th March 2011 and undoubtedly be imported as CBU units. The car's sporty driving pleasure, groundbreaking luxury and sparkling looks are simply irresistible.

For the convertible segment the car can be crowned as the king since it offers the most fuel efficient engine,most advanced chassis technology and probably the most innovative comfort and safety features. Dynamic body lines and powerful appeal are the qualities that define the presence of this car and the rest you can explore on your own by looking at the images below.

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BMW 6 Series(650i) Convertible Specifications In India

Fuel consumption

  • Urban in l/100 km15.5
  • Extra-urban in l/100 km7.9
  • Combined in l/100 km10.7
  • CO2 emissions in g/km249
  • Tank capacity, approx. in l70

Performance

  • Top speed in km/h250
  • Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s5.0
  • Weight
  • Unladen weight EU in kg2,015
  • Max. permissible weight in kg2,390
  • Permitted load in kg450
  • Permitted axle load front/rear in kg1,180 / 1,310

Engine

  • Cylinders/valves8 / 4
  • Capacity in ccm4,395
  • Stroke/bore in mm88.3 /89
  • Max. output in kW (HP) at 1/min300 (407) / 5,500-6,400
  • Max. torque in Nm at 1/min600 / 1,750-4,500
  • Compression ratio : 110 / ROZ91-98 (ROZ95)

Wheels

  • Tyre dimensions front245/45 R18 96Y
  • Tyre dimensions rear245/45 R18 96Y
  • Wheel dimensions and material front8J x 18 inch, light-alloy
  • Wheel dimensions and material rear8J x 18 inch, light-alloy

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BMW 6 Series(640i) Specifications In India

Fuel consumption

  • Urban in l/100 km10.9
  • Extra-urban in l/100 km6.2
  • Combined in l/100 km7.9
  • CO2 emissions in g/km185
  • Tank capacity, approx. in l70

Performance

  • Top speed in km/h250
  • Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s5.7

Weight

  • Unladen weight EU in kg1,915
  • Max. permissible weight in kg2,290
  • Permitted load in kg450
  • Permitted axle load front/rear in kg1,100 / 1,290

Engine

  • Cylinders/valves6 / 4
  • Capacity in ccm2,979
  • Stroke/bore in mm89.6 / 84
  • Max. output in kW (HP) at 1/min235 (320) / 5,800-6,000
  • Max. torque in Nm at 1/min450 / 1,300-4,500
  • Compression ratio : 110.2 / ROZ91-98 (ROZ95)

Wheels

  • Tyre dimensions front225/55 R17 97Y
  • Tyre dimensions rear225/55 R17 97Y
  • Wheel dimensions and material front8 J x 17 inch, light-alloy
  • Wheel dimensions and material rear8 J x 17 inch, light-alloy

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BMW 6 Series(640i & 650i) Price In India

No official price details are available yet but expectedly the cars will cost above Rs.70 Lakh.

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Crystal Studded Fiat Linea At Lakme Fashion Week India

Posted: 13 Mar 2011 12:28 AM PST


Fiat made an emphatic style statement as the exclusive automobile partner of the Lakme Fashion Week. Ace Designer Little Shilpa stylized Fiat Linea with sparkling embellishments that perfectly complimented its association with the fashion extravaganza, The Lakme Fashion Week. Fashionistas and style-czars were dazzled by the glamorous showcasing of the stunning Fiat Linea.

Pic 1.) R-L Mr. Ravi Bhatia, VP- Commercial Fiat,Desinger Little Shilpa, Mr. Marius D'Lima, Head, Corporate Communications, Fiat

Fiat's association with Little Shilpa to dress up the Fiat Linea as the show car underpins its commitment to redefining luxury and performance. Akin to the striking Fiat Linea, leading fashion designer Little Shilpa is known for redefining fashion precincts, setting unprecedented trends and having a futuristic approach to style.

The Fiat Linea redefines luxury with its classy exterior, plush interior, and advanced technology. The car offers a perfect blend of sophisticated style, guaranteed performance, class leading comfort, and all-in-all an outstanding ride. Its association with Lakme Fashion Week appropriates this social stature along with reinforcing its position in the lifestyle segment.

Pic 2.) L-R Mr. Ravi Bhatia, VP- Commercial Fiat,Desinger Little Shilpa, Mr. Marius D'Lima, Head, Corporate Communications, Fiat

Speaking on the association, Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, President & CEO, Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. said, "Our collaboration with Lakme Fashion Week as the exclusive automobile partner offers us an ideal platform to showcase the avant-garde automotive design and splendor of the Fiat Linea. The quintessence of this association emphasizes our deep commitment to continually setting new benchmarks by creating luxurious products for people with superior demands. We are happy that India's leading accessory stylist Little Shilpa has elegantly reinvented the stunning Linea further enhancing the oomph factor of the car and making it the true show stopper of the fashion week"

Little Shilpa added, "I feel very privileged to be associated with Fiat. The Linea's sleek silhouette, sophisticated contours and unique style is hugely inspiring for creative minds. With increasing Fiat Linea's fashion quotient as the brief, I decided on the usage of the shimmering crystals in my design for the Fiat Linea, accentuating its beauty further"

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