Mahindra Xylo/Genio double cap pick-up spied

     Mahindra had mentioned at the time of Xylo launch of possibilities of more vehicle on the same platform. Recently Mahindra launched a pickup truck ‘Genio’ on the Xylo platform. We today see dynamic ads of the ‘Genio’ claiming to change the face of your business with better logistic solutions.


     Like the Scorpio Getway, Mahindra has also developed a double pickup truck on the Xylo platform. Could it be called Xylo Getaway, we doubt so. Mahindra will name the Xylo double cab with a new name which ends in ‘O’ like the Geni’O’. The pictures of the Xylo double cab is brought to you by Autocarindia.

Hyundai i45 and HA spied again

     Sarun Selvanesan, reader of Indianautosblog could manage to take pictures of Hyundai i45 and HA small car being tested near Chennai. The i45 seems to be production ready and could be launched at the Auto Expo 2012.


     The Hyundai HA small car looks to be a mixture of i10 and Santro. However no clear image of the body structure deduced because of heavy camouflage. Few months back Autocarindia has also published the HA spy pictures which resembled the i10. The HA small car will be powered by a 3 cylinder 800cc petrol engine and is likely to be priced between Rs. 2.5 to 3 lakh.

Source: IAB

All new Ford Fiesta returns 23.5 Kmpl

     The all new Ford Fiesta which will be officially launched next month would return 23.5 Km per liter of diesel, as claimed by the company. Ford is organizing a technology deep drive program on the new Fiesta including a long drive for the media through this week. The program consisting of first batch of journos was kicked off today evening.


     The first batches of journos were briefed up about the details of the car including the technical specifications. As expected earlier, the new Fiesta will not get the 1.6 liter petrol and diesel engines. Instead there will be a 1.5 liter petrol and diesel engine on the offer.


     The 1.5 liter TDCi will produce 90 Bhp of power and 204 Nm of torque and would return 23.5 Km per a liter of diesel. The petrol sibling which is a 1.5 liter Duratec Ti-VCT engine produces 108 Bhp of power and 140 Nm of torque with fuel efficiency of 17 Kmpl. The fuel economies mentioned are as per ARAI.

Soruce: IAB

FIA announces 2012 Formula 1 calender

     The FIA announced the 2012 Formula 1 calendar on Friday with longest season ever in the Formula 1 history. The United States Grand Prix returned for the first times since 2007.


     The season will start with Bahrain followed by Melborne in the following week. There will be six back to back event in the first six weeks.


     The Korean GP has been moved towards the first half of the season. The Turkish Grand Prix is subjected to confirmation and Indian GP is scheduled for Oct 28.

Here's the full list:

11/03	Bahrain
18/03	Australia
01/04	Malaysia
08/04	China
22/04	Korea
06/05	Turkey
20/05	Spain
27/05	Monaco
10/06	Canada
17/06	United States
01/07	Valencia
15/07	Britain
29/07	Germany
05/08	Hungary
02/09	Belgium
09/09	Italy
30/09	Singapore
14/10	Japan
28/10	India
11/11	Abu Dhabi
25/11	Brazil

2012 BMW 1 Series pictures leaked

     These are the high resolution pictures of the 2012 BMW 1 Series which could make it to India by 2013.

After Mercedes and BMW, Audi eyes luxury small car segment in India

     Last month we had mentioned about Mercedes Benz and BMW keen to launch hatchbacks in India. Now Audi also want to step into the luxury small car segment with the launch of A1 hatchback.


Mr. Anil Reddi, Head (Sales), Audi India -
“There is definitely a huge market in India for such cars (compact). We are evaluating various options (to tap this segment). The important questions are what car, at what price and the target segment. Our customers in India are very demanding and want the latest,”

Kawasaki Ninja 650R to be priced at Rs. 4.5 lakh

     Bajaj Auto Limited will price the Kawasaki Ninja 650R at Rs. 4.5 lakh ex-showroom New Delhi when it will be launched on 8th June. This will be a very competitive price which could knock out the Hyosung GT650R which is price much higher. Considering the competitive pricing the small Ninja 250R might come for Rs. 2.7 lakh.

Source: ICB