Skoda Laura Classic launched, priced at Rs. 11.99 lakh

     Skoda Auto has launched a stripdown variant of Laura christed as Laura Classic. The Laura Classic is priced at Rs. 11.99 lakh  (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

     Skoda Laura Classic misses lots of features available on other variants. There are the list of features not available in this budget Skoda Laura - 

• Alloy Wheels
• Height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
• Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
• Front centre armrest
• Central infotainment system
• Škoda Swing audio player
• Audio Auxiliary
• Adjustable rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console
• Leather wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob and brake lever
• Storage compartment under the front passenger seat
•  Cooled Jumbo box under front armrest
•  Eyewear compartment
• Front fog lights
• Parktronic sensors and speaker at rear
• Parktronic display on central infotainment system

TVS to give a facelift to Apache and Scooty Pep+

     TVS Motors is planning to launch a facelifted Apache and Scooty Pep+ in India by March 2011. The facelifted Apache is likely to get a naked fairing as you see in Yamaha FZ and some minor changes to the body. As of Scooty Pep+ it will be basically an upgrade to the existing model.

Press Release:

“We have planned to refresh two-wheelers. One will be the TVS Apache and the other the Scooty (segment).” TVS Motor Company Vice-President (Marketing) H Goindi said.

“I can say they will be refreshing. For Apache, it will have the same name and the body,” he said, but declined to give further details.

Honda Civic gets a Sunroof

     Honda has added a Sunroof for its popular model Civic. The car was launched recently and you can see the cine actress Chitrangada Singh popping out of the Sunroof. The Civic with Sunroof is priced at Rs. 13.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)  for the MT and Rs.14.27 lakh  (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the AT variant.


     The Civic continues to be powered by the unparalleled 1.8 liter i-VTEC engine and comes fully loaded with safety features such as ABS, EBD, Dual airbags and G-CON (G-Force Control Technology).Honda Civic will have a new color Urban Titanium along with the existing colors available in the range.

January 20, the National Day of the Beetle in Brazil

     Exactly on this day way back in 1959 the iconic beetle was started manufacturing in Brazil in Sao Bernardo do Campo. The Beetle won the hearts of millions of Brazilians simply because of its design, robustness and unbreakable image. The Beetle name is still very iconic all over the world, thanks to Sir Ferdinand Porsche Sr.