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Archive for March, 2010
Hyundai’s i30U is now in the pipeline
This time Hyundai brings in its sack of expert engineering, an upgraded version of i30, the i30U that will be based on the Hyundai i-flow HED-7 hybrid concept. For your information, Hyundai i30 is the latest C segment five-door hatchback which is designed by Hyundai European team in Germany. Hyundai’s i30U on the other hand [...]
The focus is now on Ford Focus RS500!!
The focus is now on Ford Focus RS500!! Lending a grand start to the 2010 New York International Auto Show, Ford unveiled its Focus RS500 today. The upcoming hot hatch flaunts a personality different from the Focus RS with its Panther Black paint scheme and unique matte – black foil finish coupled with 19 – [...]
Tata exhibits Nano EV
Following Nano, Tata is out with another feat – an Electric Version of Nano. Promising an Eco-Friendly version of its ultra affordable Nano, Tata unveiled the Nano EV at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. Though this smallie won’t be a doozy in the sprint, but with a top speed of 110 Kmph, it vows to [...]
Nissan’s all new Micra unmasked at the Geneva Motor Show
Despite the colossal exertion by Tata Motors to make its impression at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan Micra was the show stealer. Pulling the covers off the Micra, touted as the most Eco – friendly and user – oriented car in the global market, Nissan’s Chief Executive, Carlos Ghosn revealed that this new global [...]
Budget 2010 surges automobile prices
The Indian Finance Minister, announced the finance budget on February 28, 2010, where in the budget called for an increase in the excise duty from 2% to 5% threatening to increase the vehicle prices from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 or more depending on the price of the vehicle. Maruti said the hike in its [...]
Bidding goodbye to Chevrolet Aveo
General Motors has seen surging sales in 2010 with recently launched models like Cruze, Beat and Spark, however for Chevrolet Aveo, 2010 has not been lucky. Sales have greatly been diminishing, causing the sedan to be an under performer. This called for General Motors to gradually phase out the old fashioned Aveo from the Indian [...]