2013 Honda CR-V spied in India

          The next generation Honda CR-V 2013 has been spied in India with heavy camouflage. Autocarindia has posted pictures of 2012 Honda CR-V provided by Mr. Vinod Sharma. The CR-V in the picture looks huge and bulkier than the current model, especially from the rear.

      The next generation Honda CR-V made its debut at New Your Auto Show in 2011. As of every Hondas, the new CR-V design is dynamic with sharp edges and flowing lines on the body. In the front the headlamps and grill merge which looks like both overlap each other. The grill, bumper and air dams match to the car’s dynamic profile. In the rear, Honda has retained the tall tail lamps, now more curved to gel with the tail gate. From the side profile the vehicle looks stretched and one feels to imaging of a third row of seats. It is still not clear whether the 2013 Honda CR-V come with a third row of seats.

     With Honda working on the diesel engines, we might see a diesel Honda CR-V 2013 locking its head with the Fortuner, Santa Fe and Pajero Sport. Honda CR-V 2013 will be priced around Rs. 28 lakh in India. 

Picture Source: Autocarindia

Tata Safari Storme launch on 17th October

     Finally Tata Motors has decided to launch then next generation Safari with a suffix ‘Storme’. Earlier this year at the Auto Expo 2012, Tata Motors had displayed the Safari Storme and couple of spy pictures taken during the TV shoot revealed that vehicle’s launch is around the corner. But Tata Motors has taken more time than expected to launch the much awaited Safari Storme.

     The Safari Storme has new front and rear ends. In the front the headlamps are upward sweeping wrap around type and the grill has been inspired from Land Rover. The spare wheel on the tail gate is removed and put under the vehicle like that in the Aria, for which Tata Motors had to work a bit on the Safari chassis. Apart from the exterior features, a host of interior changes reminds us of the Aria.

     Under the bonnet is the 2.2L ‘VERiCOR diesel engine with dual mass flywheel lifted from Aria which cuts the noise and vibrations. The power output though remains the same but the performance of the engine has been improved largely.

     The Safari Storme will be equipped with most of the latest features seen in the Aria. The Safari Storme will sell alongside the current Safari and will come in LX, EX and VX variants. The VX and ZX variants of the current Safari will be discontinued. The Safari Storme is likely to command a premium of over a lakh rupees than the current model.

     This is a desperate move from Tatas to push the Safari sales. Launched in 1998 along with the Indica, the Safari brand has bought laurels to the company and we feel its high time Tata Motors start thinking of making a truly next generation Safari.  

Mahindra Quanto launched in India at Rs. 5.82 lakh

     Mahindra today launched the much awaited mini Xylo aka ‘Quanto’ in India with prices starting from Rs. 5.82 lakh all the way going up to Rs. 7.36 lakh  for the top end model (Prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). 

     The Quanto name is derived from the word ‘Quantum’ which means more, and Mahindra in case of Quanto wants to tell its customers that the vehicle has more power, more space and more fun to drive features. 

     The Mahindra Quanto is powered by a 1493cc 3 cylinder CRDi engine that produces 100 Bhp of power @ 3750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1600-2300 rpm. The engine is both BS3 and BS4 complaint and has twin turbocharger, making it the smallest engine to have twin turbos. The engine delivers 17.21 kmpl, according to ARAI certification.

     The Quanto comes in four variants – C2, C4, C6 and C8. The C6 and C8 variants get ABS and DDAS features (Digital Driver Assist System) while the top end model is equipped with dual front airbags. Mahindra has incorporated Hybrid technology, which lowers fuel consumption by 5% in all the variants.

     The Quanto has turning radius of 5.4 m and ground clearance of 180 mm. It comes in 5+2 seating configuration with the last two seats facing each other. It is available in 6 colours - Black, Brown, Silver, Beige, Red and White. The Quanto bridges the gap between a hatchback and a SUV and aims to woe young customers.

     The Quanto shares its platform with Xylo and Genio and because of platform sharing only Rs. 100 crores has been spent on its development. Mahindra plans to take the Quanto to European markets next year. 

Mahindra Quanto Prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai): 

Mahindra Quanto C2 – 5.82 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C4 – 6.35 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C6 – 6.86 lakhs

Mahindra Quanto C8 – 7.36 lakhs

Fiat India introduces Absolute editions of Punto and Linea

     Fiat India today introduced Absolute editions its cars Punto and Linea. The introduction of Absolute editions marks Fiats celebratory offer to its customers. 

     The Absolute editions are nothing but top end variants of Punto and Linea with customised accessory for no extra cost. Both Punto and Linea Absolute edition comes with a front windshield mounted touchscreen 3D GPS navigator which also acts as a 3G tablet. It is powered by 1GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 OS. It also has smartphone and multimedia functionality.

Features of Fiat Punto Absolute edition:
Countered splash guards
Grey coloured carpets
Free roadside assistance
Absolute branding on the exterior
Punto branded door sills
Insurance at discounted rate
Exchange bonus

Features of Fiat Linea Absolute edition:
Reverse parking sensor
Countered splash guards
Beige coloured carpets
Chrome strip on the boot
Linea branded door sills
Absolute branding on the exterior
Free roadside assistance
Insurance at discounted rate
Exchange bonus

Press Release:
Speaking on the occasion of launch, Mr Ravi Bhatia, Head of Business Development Fiat India said, “India is an important market for us and this endeavor is an important step for Fiat in that direction. We came out with this celebratory offer keeping the customers sentiments and their needs in mind where they can avail maximum benefits at no extra cost”. He also mentioned about Fiat India’s move to set up 80 more dealerships across India by end of March 2013.

More spy pictures of Maruti Alto 800 surfaces

     We in our earlier post had showed you spy pictures of soon to be launched Maruti Alto 800. Our friend Carblogindia has much more spy pictures of the Alto 800, exterior as well as interiors. From the pictures it is see than Maruti has given an all new dashboard for Alto 800. The fit and finish of the interiors seems to be good, better than the Nano.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Specifications

What Kinds of Trauma Can You Face After An Auto Accident?

It is no doubt that an automobile accident is incredibly traumatizing. When it comes to these accidents, you will probably witness the immediate effects of one of the many different types shortly after the initial collision. By recognizing the traumas that you may be exposed to and seeking the proper help and medical care for them, your wounds can heal much faster and easier than if you were to ignore them or put their care on hold.

For many, it is assumed that physical trauma is the only one to occur. However, this is far from the truth. For physical injuries, you may need to visit a site similar to injuryclaim.co.uk in order to find a lawyer that can help you out. These lawyers can also help you to seek compensation for the other types of trauma that you may suffer from, so be sure to note everything that goes wrong following an accident.

The Psychological Effects

Mentally, an accident can be highly traumatizing. This is especially true when accidents involve fatalities or are very serious; such as when an injured individual was lucky to survive. This can harm a person very badly psychologically, and could even cause them life-long damage. This trauma can oftentimes never be completely “fixed”. If you have never been to a psychiatrist, they will usually use psychotherapy in the form of communication and medical drugs. Sometimes, rehabilitation or hospitalization can become necessary. While this is usually for the worst cases, it does not mean that a less serious wreck cannot harm someone mentally or emotionally. In either case, personal injury lawyers can help you to gain the money needed to see a psychologist for treatment.

Physical Injury Trauma

As you already know, physical trauma is very common in automotive collisions. Physical trauma occurs with nearly any type of accident, from these to workplace accidents. If you become hurt in any sort of accident, your first move would be to seek medical help. After you have received care for your injuries, you can then pursue a compensation claim. There are so many different ways that you can become hurt in an accident, that it would be hard to outline them here. If the accident was not your fault, a claim will generally be very successful. 

Feeling the Pangs of Financial Trauma

When injured, you can become unable to work. This is truly debilitating; especially if you are currently supporting a family and are the sole provider. Injuries will also incur an assortment of medical bills, and an automotive accident could leave you without a vehicle. All of these different financial problems can really leave you in a hole, and could even lead you into debt. You should make sure that you seek any and all compensation possible in order to bring you out of this financial nightmare should it occur.


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Mercedes Benz B Class launched in India at Rs. 21.49 lakh

     Mercedes Benz today launched B Class hatchback in India in two variants – B100 and B180 Sports. The B100 and B180 Sports are priced at Rs. 21.49 lakh and Rs. 24.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) repectively. The B Class is available in only petrol option with 1.6 Liter engine powering the car. The Merc B Class engine produces 120 Bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque.

The Mercedes Benz B Class has following features:
7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters
Acceleration skid control
Easy vario seats
1500L boot space
Mini spare wheel, and no run flats
5.8 LCD display with the ability of Bluetooth streaming
Attention assist, 7 airbags, hill start assist & eco start-stop
14.8 kmpl ARAI certified mileage
Bi-xenon headlights
Panoramic sun roof
Adaptive brake lights