New Mercedes Benz A Class concept revealed

     The new Mercedes A Class concept is all set to be previewed at the Shanghai Auto Show this month. The concept known as Concept A study has flowing sheetmetal, distinctive detailing and sporty stance. The production car is likely to be little more dynamic than the concept.

     The new A Class features all new MFA (Mercedes Front-wheel drive Architecture) platform with strut front suspension and a multi link rear axle. Most of the things such as plastics, trim and switchgear has been borrowed from the C Class.

     The Concept A design features - flowing instrument panel moulding, sporty steering wheel, dominant twin-dial instrument binnacle and rotary controller for the infomatics system. The concept A design is based on Mercedes idea of a glowing jet engine afterburner as seen in the centre-illuminated dials with air vents.




     Powering the new A Class will the same engines from the C Class family. The 2.0 litre petrol engine produced 204 Bhp making the car a hot hatch. The engine will be mated to a dual clutch gearbox. The diesel engine is 2.2 litre with power ranging from 130 to 180 Bhp. A AMG version will also make it way with a 2.0 litre turbo engine with four wheel drive by 2013.

Source: Autocarindia

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Ssangyong KEV2 SUV concept to debut at Seoul Motor Show

     The Ssangyong KEV2 SUV concept will be the first vehicle ever since Mahindra tookover majority of the stake in Ssangyong Motors. The KEV2 SUV concept will debut at the Seoul Motors Show which starts on 1st of April.


     The KEV2 SUV concept is a electric crossover based on the Korando C. The design has been futuristic unlike the old Ssangyongs which looked like derivatives of Mercedes Benz SUVs.

     The KEV2 concept seats four persons with lots of LCD touch screens and an advance interface which makes you feel like being in a space craft. The passenger cabin is spacious with lots of leg room and the comfortable seats takes you longer distance without being tired. Around the passenger there are lots of controls, knobs and buttons
making it surely a space age vehicle.


     It is not clear when the KEV2 SUV concept will be officially launched, but we can expect something similar to it in the near future. Is Mahindra thinking to bring it to India? Well we think they do, after all Mahindra is an Indian company!

Source: IAB

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Volkswagen developing Innova beater for India

     Volkswagen is looking into its range of vans except the costly Caravelle, which could be altered and modified to take on the Innova in the Indian Market. All new Microbus concept (Bulli) is one of them which the company is seriously looking about. The Microbus concept is 3.99m in length and 1.75 m in width and can accommodate 6 passengers in its front and rear seats combined. VW might stretch the chassis to accommodate a third row of seats for Indian market.

     The Microbus concept features retro-styling of 1950 yet being modern. It has a short nose, squat stance and two tone colour job. VW feels a 1.0L and 1.4L petrol and 1.6L diesel motor suits the vehicle. A removable iPad as a centre console, seats that fold easily to create a compact camper, and a stereo developed with Fender for that live music feel are some of the special features of the Microbus.

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Mitsubishi unveils its small car concept at Geneva Auto Show

     Mitsubishi which had released the sketches of its small cars few days ago has now unveiled the car at the ongoing Geneva Auto Show. Measuring 3740mm long and 1680mm wide, the hatchback is aimed at emerging markets like India, China and Brazil.


     The car now called e-concept will be run by 1.0L and 1.2L engines when launched. It incorporates intelligent brake energy and start stop system which will help achieve exceptional fuel efficiency figures. The car has been designed to accommodate a full electric powertrain as well.

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Tata Pixel city concept car unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

     Mr. Ratan Tata today unveiled Tata Pixel city car concept at the 81st Geneva Motor Show. Pixel is developed mainly for the European markets. It will take 3 years for Tata Motors to bring it into the European streets.

     Looking similar to the famous Nano, Pixel is just 3 meters in length and powered by a rear mounted 1.2L 3 cylinder diesel engine. The company claims Pixel will be the cleanest vehicle on the European roads which it will be launched 3 years from now. A host of features like low-friction design motor along with optimized aerodynamic drag, low rolling-resistance tyres, stop-start technology and intelligent battery charging will make Pixel to be the environmental friendly car.


     Pixel sports a pair of scissor type doors with large glass area including the panoramic roof. An intelligent set up which moves outer rear wheels forward and inner rear wheel backwards during turning at acute angles give a shortest turning diameter of just 2.6 meters.


Press Release:

Carl-Peter Forster, MD and CEO, Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors holds true to its belief that there is an opportunity in Europe for a city car, which is optimal in space, maneuverability and environment-friendliness. The Tata Pixel is a reflection of Tata Motors’ idea of what such a car should be.”

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Audi A3 saloon concept sketches revealed

     Audi has released the sketches of its A3 saloon concept for the Geneva Motor Show. The A3 saloon will be powered by a 2.5 liter, five cylinder engine with 408 Bhp of power. The A3 measures 4440 mm in length and will be positioned below the A4 saloon.

      Audi A3 saloon is developed on the VW MQB platform and is the first vehicle to roll of the platform. Audi A3 features a pair of LED head lamps and a new trapezoidal front grill. A three door hatchback will make it to the Geneva Motors who and a five door Sportback and two door cabriolet may join later on. A3 will hit markets by mid 2012.

      Audi A3 saloon have been developed on VW MQB platform. Audi A3 will be the first product which will roll out from MQB platform. Like any other Audi, A3 also comes with a pair of  LED studded head lamps and a new trapezoidal front grille. Audi A3 sedan variant will be previewed in Geneva while a three-door hatchback, five-door Sportback and two-door cabriolet may join later on. A3 Sedan is scheduled to hit markets by mid 2012.

“We’ve looked at the situation very carefully and come to the conclusion that a small sedan (saloon) positioned below the A4 has the potential to significantly increase sales penetration in a number of markets,” an Audi official said.

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New Volkswagen concepts revealed for Geneva Motor Show

     Volkswagen had announced that it will show 7 new concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show. Of them two concepts have been ready and the pictures are available on the net.  The two concepts in the pictures are designed by Italdesign Giugiaro studio at the European patent office. Volkswagen now owns Italdesign Giugiaro design studio.

     The first concept is a tall and narrow five-door hatchback model with seating for four passengers, while the second model appears to be a sportier looking three-door variant with a lower roofline and more aggressive lines, in the likes of the Scirocco. We can't tell for sure, but it is possible that these two cars are roughly the same size as the Polo.

New Volkswagne Concept 1

New Volkswagne Concept 2

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Volkswagen to preview "One Liter" concept next month

     According to some unknown sources Volkswagen will preview an another “One Liter” concept at the Qatar Auto Show. For decades VW has been toying with the idea of a car which could run 100 Km with just 1 liter of fuel.

     Volkswagen had debuted the L1 concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 which was a plug in hybrid that returned an impressive figures of 100 Km per 1.2 liters of fuel.

     The new “One Liter” concept will feature a two cylinder engine and an electric motor powered by a lithium ion batter. The concept is believed to be previewed at the auto show next month and could go into production in 2013.

Volkswagen L1 concept

Source: worldcarfans

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Ferrari Four (FF) concept with all wheel drive revealed

     Ferrari has officially revealed the new Four concept ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show being held in first week of March 2011. The concept car resembles its older siblings 458 Italia, California and 588 GTB Fiorano. There is a massive boot space of 450 liters at the rear with the seats unfolded. You can get another 400 liters of space by folding the rear seats.

     The Four concept gets all new chassis, an independent suspension with magnetically adjustable dampers and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes. First time on any Ferrari, the Four concept has an advanced Ruote Motrici (4RM) four-wheel drive system which delivers record levels of performance on all terrains and in all conditions via continuous and intelligent predictive torque distribution to all four wheels.

     Powering the Ferrari Four concept is a 6.3 liter V12 engine which produces 660 PS of power and 683 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a double clutch transmission which makes the car to accelerate from 0-100 Kmph in 3.7 seconds. It can hit a top speed of 335 Kmph. 

Source: worldcarfans

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Toyota Prius c Concept unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

     Toyota has unveiled Prius c Concept at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) being held at Detroit.

Toyota Prius c Concept Video

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2012 Toyota Prius v unveiled at Detroit Auto Show

     Few days ago we had posted about the Prius MPV with some teaser images. Toyota has unveiled the 2012 Prius v at the Detroit Auto Show. After years of speculation, Toyota has officially announced plans to launch a Prius sub-brand.

 2012 Toyota Prius v Video

2012 Toyota Prius v Pictures

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Hyundai Curb concept to debut at Detroit Auto Show

     Hyundai has designed a Nissan Juke competitor named ‘Crub’ which will make its debut at Detroit Motor Show along with the new Veloster. The first teaser images of the Curb concept have already appeared on the web. The Curb concept features dynamic styling with a small greenhouse, blackened A-pillers and a prominent character line.


     From the interior sketch evidence of space age design ambience is present. There are massive touchscreen display and rear passenger controls on the back of the front seats.

Source: Hyundai via worldcarfans

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Piaggio NT3 City Car revealed

     Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio has come up with a new three seat city car concept which could be launched by late 2013. The concept of a small city car was conceived in India to battle the Tata Nano and to be launched Hyundai Ha and Maruti’s sub 600cc car codenamed YE3.

     Piaggio NT3 City Car concept has been revealed at the Milan Motorcycle Show. The cabin consists of 3 seats – front driver seat and twin rear seats same as the McLaren F1 and BMW’s concept Z13. The NT3 is based around Piaggio’s three wheel Ape – the classic three wheel commercial pick up and van which is hugely popular in India. Powering the NT3 would be a 200cc to 300cc motorcycle engine.

Press Release:

Piaggio boss Roberto Colannino told Reuters that he had “very big sales numbers in mind for India” and that sales are also planned for “Asia and Europe”. No factory location or sales launch dates were revealed, although Piaggio is planning to start production “within three years.”

Source:Autocarindia

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Fiat Mio Precision FCC III design illustration

Fiat has released renderings of two potential designs for the Fiat FCC III concept car. The final version of the concept will be unveiled in October at Auto Show in Brazil. The two versions, called Precision and Sense could potentially lead to a production model in the near future.

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Ford show start concept - The future of Ford small car

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