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Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Sports Car India Launch On 25th March –Specifications Features & Price
Mahindra Xylo Turns 2- Special 2nd Anniversary Edition of Xylo Launched
TVS Motors To Launch India’s Cheapest Motorcycle Below Rs. 30000 Price Tag
Honda Brio Launched In Thailand, India Launch In Sep 2011
Hindustan Motors Launches Ambassador Grand BS4 Model – Priced Between Rs. 6.5 to 7.02 Lakh
Tata Car Prices Hiked In India Effective From 1 April 2011–Details
Hero Honda Bike with 110 CC Engine Of Honda CB Twister
Pawan Goenka Appointed Chairman Of SsangYong Motor Company Korea
Expensive Cars CKD Excise Duty Confusion Cleared By Indian Government
Skoda To Launch Two New Global Small Cars– Expected To Come To India

Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Sports Car India Launch On 25th March –Specifications Features & Price

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 11:20 AM PDT

As far as the Indian Automobile market is concerned, the sports car and exotic car segments are on a boom right now and will keep showing such growth for ever from now onwards as most of the manufacturers are not hesitating entering our market, instead they are quite lured by the growth shown by the same.

We recently reported the new dealership of Audi at Mathura Road In Delhi which is the largest showroom till date in India and soon the showroom will get another piece of attraction. Audi is going to add a new model to the Audi R8 family on 25th of March and it will a convertible variant of the R8.

Globally known as Audi R8 Spyder, the car is very fascinating and takes the level of attraction to a new level. It has the lightest aluminum body in its segment and overall work is characterized by utmost precision. The more you look at this beauty the more hypnotized you get. The soft top opens and closes in just 19 seconds with the help of an electrohydraulic motor.

Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Sports Car Specifications In India

Engine Location- Front
Drive Type- AWD
Body / Chassis- Spaceframe chassis
Weight- 3715 lbs | 1685.096 kg
MPG City- 12 MPG
MPG Highway- 20 MPG
Combined MPG- 15.00

Performance

0-60 mph 3.7 seconds.
Top Speed 196 mph | 315.364 km/h
Coefficient of Drag 0.36

Engine

Engine Configuration V
90-degree
Cylinders 10
Engine Dry sump oil system
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 5200 cc | 317.3 cu in. | 5.2 L.
Horsepower 525 BHP (386.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 391 Ft-Lbs (530 NM) @ 6500 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio 7.1 LB / HP
HP / Liter 100.9 BHP / Liter
Redline 8700
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Main Bearings 5
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Direct-Injection
Block Aluminum Alloy
Head Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft High strength aluminum alloy casting
Pistons Aluminum
Connecting Rods Forged steel

Standard Transmission

Gears 6
Manual Transmission
Final Drive 3.077
Gear Ratios
1st Gear 4.373
2nd Gear 2.709
3rd Gear 1.925
4th Gear 1.502
5th Gear 1.239
6th Gear 1.035

Dimensions

Cargo Volume 7 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 23.8 Gal
Seating Capacity 2
Doors 2
Exterior
Length 174.5 in | 4432 mm.
Width 75.0 in | 1905 mm.
Height 49.3 in | 1252 mm.
Wheelbase 104.3 in | 2649 mm.
Front Track 64.3 in | 1633 mm.
Rear Track 62.8 in | 1595 mm.

Interior

Front Headroom 37.7 in | 958 mm.
Front Shoulder Room 54.8 in | 1392 mm.
Suspension
Suspension Front : Double Wishbone
Steering
Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted
Steering Overall Ratio 17.3
Turning Circle 38.7 ft

Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Sports Car Features In India

Six-speed manual transmission or optional Six-speed R tronic sequential automatic transmission
Aluminum double-wishbone front and rear suspension
14″ perforated and internally ventilated rear brake rotors with four piston calipers
Audi magnetic ride
quattro permanent all-wheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution
14.4″ perforated and internally ventilated front brake rotors with eight piston calipers
Audi hill hold assist
Rigid body shell with reinforced occupant cell, side intrusion beams, and energy-absorbing crumple zones at the front and rear
Audi parking system plus with rearview camera
Driver and passenger seat-mounted head and thorax airbags
Driver and passenger advanced dual-stage airbags
Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC)
Driver and passenger knee airbags
Wheel lock kit
Full LED Headlights
LED taillights
Power-folding, auto-dimming, power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors in body color
Carbon Fiber exterior mirrors
Carbon Fiber Sigma doorsill inserts
Auto-dimming interior mirror with digital compass
Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
Fine Nappa leather sport seats
Leather-wrapped, three-spoke, flat-bottom multifunction sport steering wheel
Aluminum Optic accelerator, brake and footrest [includes clutch pedal with manual transmission]
Automatic climate control
White Face Instrument Cluster
Perforated leather wrapped multifunction sport steering-wheel
Leather door handles and door inserts
Illuminated doorsill inserts
Fine Nappa leather sport seats with thermal resistant properties
Ten-way power-adjustable, heated sport seats including four-way lumbar support
Removable rear wind blocker
Power folding acoustic top
Retractable rear window
Storage Package
HomeLink and Bluetooth
Bluetooth seatbelt microphone
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
MMI Navigation plus with Audi music interface (w/iPod cable)
19″ five-arm, double-spoke Titanium finish wheels with summer performance tires

Audi R8 Spyder Convertible Sports Car Price In India

The car is expected to be priced around Rs.1.5 Crore in India.

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Mahindra Xylo Turns 2- Special 2nd Anniversary Edition of Xylo Launched

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Mahindra and Mahindra Launched its compact MPV called Mahindra Xylo two years back and it has been clocking decent sales for the company. On the occasion of the second anniversary of the Launch of Xylo, M&M has launched a special Edition Xylo, called the Xylo Celebration II Edition. It comes with added features and a special colour.

Features of Mahindra Xylo Celebration II Edition

Special Walnut Brown Colour
Celebration Edition Badging
Dark Chocolate wood finish Trims on doors
Leather Wrapped Gear Knob
Blue vision headlamps
An inverter with a 3-pin plug point and USB outlet
Special edition graphics
Crest Emblem of Celebration Edition II
Genuine Italian Leather Seats
ABS for added safety
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Price of Mahindra Xylo Celebration II Edition

Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition with BS3 Engine costs Rs 8.81 Lakhs
Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition with BS4 Engine costs Rs 8.92 Lakhs

TVS Motors To Launch India’s Cheapest Motorcycle Below Rs. 30000 Price Tag

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT

TVS Motors is extremely busy working on India's next ultra low cost motorcycle. Yes you heard it right. After a long gap of 8 years since Bajaj BYK(India's cheapest bike then) was launched, TVS is giving final touches to its soon to be added motorcycle going head on with its counterparts belonging to the 100cc segment. The new Bike from TVS will fill the gap between the Moped and a Motorcycle from price segment point of view.

This new bike could also be called as the Tata Nano of two wheelers since it would be priced around Rs. 25,000 which is very much affordable. Soon to be called as the Common Man's motorcycle, the new model is expected to drive maximum sales achieved by any TVS product till date and if it is proves to be successful enough in satisfying new buyers then the company's hope will take no time turning into reality.

H S Goindi, president (marketing) in a talk with Business Standard stated, "There is room for introducing one more product at the lower end of the motorcycle segment. Our cheapest motorcycle [TVS Star 110 cc motorcycle] comes for Rs 36,000 while the most expensive moped is tagged Rs 25,000. There might be a new product positioned in this range."

He added,"The Indian market is highly demanding and doesn't any expect any let-up in quality, fit and finish, fuel efficiency, styling and engine performance, which just increases the challenge"

As Goindi has stated, though achievable it is very difficult to satisfy the customers needs and still be able to extract sufficient profits. Our Indian market is quite demanding since apart from the essential features like fuel efficiency, performance etc. the overall appeal is also very important otherwise instead of gaining profits the new bike could incur undesirable losses.

So at the end of the day, the company has offer something extremely specific to Indian customers' desires and that too at the lowest possible costs.

Honda Brio Launched In Thailand, India Launch In Sep 2011

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Honda has officially launched the much awaited small car Honda Brio in Thailand. The BRIO features a 1.2 Litre 4 cylinder i-Vtec engine which powers Honda Jazz small car. The max power of Brio is 90BHP and max torque is 110 Nm which is impressive for a compact car like Brio.

It comes packed with a lot of Comfort and Safety features like:

ABS with EBD
EPS
Adjustable steering wheel column
Dual airbags
LED tail lamps
Fog lamps
Double din music system with USB and Aux but no CD player
Security alarm
Engine mobilizer
CVT automatic transmission option
5 speed manual transmission option

Brio in Thailand features luxurious dual tone interiors with integrated entertainment system, automatic transmission, good low end torque and very attractive exteriors as well.

The interior space is also ample and roomy for a family of 5. The car makes a perfect sense for city driving conditions, especially with the automatic transmission option which is a big comfort in bumper to bumper city drive.

Honda Brio Pictures

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The BRIO has been prices at 4 Lakh Thai Bhat which is approximately 7 Lakh Indian rupees. The Brio for India will be a stripped down version of the Thai counterpart and will be priced near Rs. 5 Lakh price bracket. Lets wait and watch for the Indian official launch. Till then you can stay tuned by signing up for our free email newsletter.

Hindustan Motors Launches Ambassador Grand BS4 Model – Priced Between Rs. 6.5 to 7.02 Lakh

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 06:05 AM PDT

It has been very long since we saw any new Hindustan Motors Ambassador models coming up but it has been justified now as today the company has launched the latest BS-IV compliant Hindustan Motors Ambassador Grand. The new model is a face-lifted one and gets some of the most desirable features.

The new model comes as no surprise considering the lagging sales of Ambassador over the past couple of months with as low as 500 units a month. The BS IV compliant model is powered by a MPFI petrol engine which comes as a disappointment since the company could have adopted a CRDI diesel engine instead.

Hindustan Motors Ambassador Grand BS IV Features In India

The new Ambassador features the following improvements:

Side indicator with escutcheon
Headlamp with clear glass
Body-coloured bumper
Full wheel hub cover
Soft touch door handle
Diamond cut tail lamp
Power windows
Power steering (optional)
Music system
Molded door pad
Mobile charger
Digital trip meter with multi-trip option
Malfunction indicator check light

Hindustan Motors Ambassador Grand BS IV Specifications In India

This recent addition features a 1817 CC MPFI Petrol Engine heart capable of producing a maximum power of 71BHP @ 4800 RPM and a maximum torque of 13.7 kgm @ 2250 RPM. The engine is mated with 5 speed manual transmission.

Hindustan Motors Ambassador Grand BS IV Colours In India

Jet Black
Lunar Silver
Fire Brick Red
Oyster Blue
Ecru Beige
Crystal White

Hindustan Motors Ambassador Grand BS IV Price In India

Rs. 7.02 Lakh On Road in Bangalore
Rs. 6.50 Lakh On Road in Delhi

Tata Car Prices Hiked In India Effective From 1 April 2011–Details

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:57 AM PDT

Tata Motors cars will get costlier in India starting next financial year starting April 2011. Although it has nothing to do with the taxes, the price rise has more to do with rising input cost because of crazy inflation in India. Everything is just getting costlier and costlier every passing day !

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The increase in prices of Tata cars in India will be as follows:

Tata Indica price will be increased by up to Rs. 9000
Tata Indica Vista and Indigo CS prices will be increased by up to Rs. 11000
Tata Indigo Manza prices will be increased by up to Rs. 15000
Tata Venture MPV Prices will increase by up to Rs. 12000
Tata Sumo Prices will be hiked by up to Rs. 15000
Tata Sumo Grande Prices will go high up to Rs. 19000
Tata Safari SUV prices will go up by up to Rs. 29000
Tata Aria Crossover Prices will go high by up to Rs. 36000

So if you are planning to buy a Tata Car, watch out for a booking before 1st April 2011, else you may have to bear an extra hole in the pocket !

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Hero Honda Bike with 110 CC Engine Of Honda CB Twister

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:27 AM PDT

As per the reports from AutoCar India, Honda may provide Hero group a license to produce 110 CC engine which powers the Honda CB Twister bike from Honda in India. Since the Hero and Honda have a long term relationship which has been recently ended, this could be a friendly deal involving some royalties or some other sort of arrangements.

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If the report stands to be positive, this will result in a new Hero Honda (now Hero Group) Motorcycle launch in 2012 with the same engine as the Honda CB Twister. This will be a very positive deal for the Hero group as they will get a reliable and fuel efficient engine to power their vehicles without spending millions of bucks and years on research and development of an engine from scratch.

There are also rumors about Honda to give Hero group a Scooter engine license as well, however these news will be confirmed with time when some official statement comes up.

Source – AutoCarIndia

Pawan Goenka Appointed Chairman Of SsangYong Motor Company Korea

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 04:04 AM PDT

Dr Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has been appointed as the Chairman of Ssangyong Motor Company (SYMC) at a meeting of the newly appointed Board of Directors of the company, in Korea. This is in furtherance to M&M announcing that it had completed all formalities related to the acquisition of a majority stake in SsangYong Motor Company and that the company is no longer in Court Receivership.

The new CEO of SYMC will be Mr. Yoo-il Lee, while Mr. Dilip Sundaram from Mahindra will be the new CFO. Mahindra had emerged as the preferred bidder for SYMC in August 2010.

"We are delighted that Dr. Goenka who has played a key role in this initiative, has been appointed Chairman of SsangYong Motor Company and are sure that under his and Mr. Lee’s stewardship, SYMC will scale new heights," said Mr. Bharat Doshi, Executive Director & Group CFO, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. who was present at the Board meeting in Seoul, Korea.

Speaking on his appointment as Chairman of SYMC, Dr Pawan Goenka said, "It is a matter of great pride for me to be appointed Chairman of one of Korea’s premier automotive companies. With the support of the local management, Mahindra and SYMC will emerge as a strong force in the global utility vehicle space. We are committed to nurturing the SsangYong brand in both the Korean and global markets and returning it to its days of glory."

"Mahindra brings with it a great deal of passion, domain expertise and knowledge of the global UV market, as India’s leading utility vehicle (UV) manufacturer. All of us at SsangYong look forward to working closely with the Mahindra team to help develop a new product portfolio and gain momentum in overseas markets," said Mr. Yoo-il Lee, CEO,

Expensive Cars CKD Excise Duty Confusion Cleared By Indian Government

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:28 AM PDT

The CKD unit excise duty confusion has been finally cleared by the Indian Government and has redefined it. Earlier there was a lot of confusion regarding the duty that will be attracted by car components being imported by expensive automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, which now is completely transparent from the government's end.

Let us see the percentage of tax imposed by the government and on which articles:

According to the finance ministry, vehicles imported as CKD kits with pre-assembled engine, gearbox, etc. will attract a duty of 60%
On the other hand if these components are imported separately for local assembly then they will incur duty as low as 10%

So from now onwards cars from all the leading manufacturers of expensive and luxurious products will cost almost the same provided they keep shipping these components the way they were being. Manufacturers like Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda etc. may continue selling their products at current prices however sedans such as BMW 3 series, Mercedes C Class and Audi A4 are likely to get affected by it.

So the bottom line remains that vehicles coming as CKD kits will have an edge over the CBU unit product which attract duties as high as 110%. After the proposal made by Pranab Mukherjee, a lot of discontent is being shown by automakers and now we need to wait and watch what happens next.

Skoda To Launch Two New Global Small Cars– Expected To Come To India

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 03:20 AM PDT

During the annual press conference of Skoda which was recently held. the manufacturer has put forwards its plan of introducing two new models for the international markets. As they have said that the vehicles will be manufactured globally, the chances of these new cars coming to India are likely to be there.

With not much details on the surface, the manufacturer is being reported to be bringing a small car based on Volkswagen Up and will be placed below the Skoda Fabia while the other will be a sedan positioned between Fabia and Skoda Laura.

Talking about the new small car first, it will be based on Volkswagen Lupo or Volkswagen Up with significant changes in the overall appearance including bodywork, panels , bumpers etc. Considering what the company says, the technical specifications of the small car could be guessed and it could be 1.2-liter CRDI diesel engine with 75 BHP of power along with a 1.2-liter TSI with 86 BHP of power.

The other sedan has no information with it expect for its positioning below the Skoda Laura but the cars are claimed to have a significant price to value ratio. Skoda chairman Winfried Vahland, had said "This car is our answer to the increasingly strong demand for small cars with low fuel consumption and affordable costs of operation and offers a new sales potential in Europe for us."

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