Next Generation Honda Civic unveiled at Detroit

     Honda has come up with two concepts of Civic - Saloon & Coupe at the Detroit Auto Show for North America. Big inspirations from the outgoing Civic R and CR-Z is evident from the designs of the concepts. This is the 9th Generation Honda Civic since 1972.

Mercedes Benz Aesthetics No. 2 Sculpture at Detroit Auto Show

     Right from the origin of automobiles we have seen lot of car designs resembling the Nature. Be it animals or birds, all have inspired the designer to come with a new innovative concept of design. Now Mercedes Benz has designed an innovative concept of Interiors which closly resemble the God's best creation - The Life. The interiors named Aesthetics No. 2 Sculpture resemble the spine and vertebra of an animal. After all its the inspiration from the Nature which has brought to this stage!

“At Mercedes-Benz, automobile design is artistic creation. Inspiration is the pre-condition for the calm, coherent yet passionately emotional design of our cars. In the interior sculpture Aesthetics No. 2 we have allowed creative fantasy to develop freely without constraints,” said Gorden Wagener, Mercedes head of design.


“Soft, gentle and infinitely beautiful is her manner of dealing with her resources, creating impressive aesthetics ever anew. We perceive this in every cell structure, every blossom, every living being. However, we do not simply mimic Nature, but learn instead from the intricate, all-encompassing interplay of her elements – this, too, is a hallmark of art," added Wagener

Maruti Suzuki Alto becomes the largest selling car in the world

     An Indian car setting world record, seams surprise. Yes our Maruti Alto has created a record of selling the largest number of vehicles all over the world for the year 2011. Maruti Also sales rose 25% more with over 3 lakh car sold in the year 2010. 


     Maruti Alto surpassed the cars such as Volkswagen Golf and Fiat Uno which sold in good numbers in Germany and Brazil respectively. Infact Volkswagen's best seller in previous year underperformed this year.

     Maruti Alto was launched in India in 2000 and it took over as the largest selling car in India from M800 in 2006. The newly launched Alto K10 has also been perceived well by Indian customers. Good going Maruti!

Volkswagen unveils 2012 Passat previously known as NMS(New Midsize Sedan)

     Volkswagen has finally unveiled the New Midsize Sedan(NMS) just ahead of the Detroit Auto Show. Volkswagen has retained the name Passat for the New Midsize Sedan. The 2012 Passat has been designed for the North American market and will be built at the firm's new US plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.


     The new Passat has bigger dimensions compared to the present model, hence more passenger room can be expected. On the styling front, inspiration for the new Jetta can be made out both in the Exterior as well as interiors. The new Passat will launched in US by August 2011 with base price tag of $20,000.

 

Source: carscoop

2011 Honda CBR250R Specifications

Engine
Capacity	249cc
Cylinders	Single
Camshaft	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Max Power	TBA
Max Torque	TBA
Bore x Stroke	76 x 55
Valves	4-valves per cylinder
Fuel System	Programmable Electronic Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Transmission	6 – speed
Final Drive	Chain
Cooling	Liquid
Starter	Electric
Wheels and Tyres
Front	110/70-ZR17
Rear	140/70-ZR17
Brakes
Front	Hydraulic Disc
Rear	Hydraulic Disc
Suspension
Front	Telescopic Forks
Rear	Unit Pro-link Mono-shock
Dimensions:
L * W * H	2,035 * 720 * 1,125mm
Wheelbase	1,370mm
Seat Height	780mm
Weight	161 (Std.) / 165 (ABS)
Fuel Tank	13 litres
Ground Clearance	145mm

2011 Honda CBR250R bookings started in India

     Honda Two Wheelers India has started the booking of its much awaited 250cc Motorycycle CBR250. The bike's pricing starts at Rs. 1.5 lakh going upto Rs. 1.8 lakh for ABS equipped one. The bike will be manufactured completely in India and deliveries will begin by April 2011.

      The CBR250 is powered by a 249cc, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 stroke engine fuel injection, liquid cooled engine coupled with a 6 speed gearbox. Peak power output of 25.8 Bhp at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 2.3 Kgm at 7000 rpm can be achieved. Top speed of 140 Kmph gives an exhilaration ride and you can cruze easily at the speed of 120 Kmph. 

      The CBR250R comes with front and rear disk brakes and ABS as safety options. It is available in colour combinations such as Candy ruby red and accurate silver metallic, sword silver metallic and accurate silver metallic, asteroid black metallic and accurate silver metallic.

     Honda, known for it performance motorcycles is aiming at the fast growing high end motorcycle segment in India. With is great styling and sporty design the CBR250R is surely going to win many of the die hard motorcycle fans. Yamaha is watching closly as well!

2011 Honda CBR250R Specifications

Honda CBR250R Video

Tata Prima Construck launched in India

     Tata Motors has launched a new range of high end tippers under its Prima brand name christened Construck priced in the range of Rs. 33-40 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The Prima Construck range includes Prima 3128K and Prima 2528K. 


     The Construck range of trucks has been designed specifically for particular purposes like Prima 3128K for road construction and irrigation sectors and Prima 2528K for off-road deep mining applications.

     The Prima range comprises about 10 variants of multi-axle trucks, tractor-trailers, tippers, mixers and special application vehicles.