Nissan Micra Compact Sport Concept revealed at Shanghai Motor Show

     Nissan has just revealed the Micra Compact Sport Concept at the ongoing Shanghai Motor Show.

     The Compact Sport Concept is the first car developed jointly by both Nissan’s Japanese design HQ and Nissan’s new design studio in Beijing. The car is targeted at young customers in emerging markets. Will it come to India? Its high time Nissan thinks fast and launch it here.

     The Micra Compact Sport Concept surely seams to be the Swift beater in India. Futuristinc design featuring bulging bumpers (as well as wheel arches), dynamic grill, strong waist line, redesigned tail lamps and double exhaust will definitely win many hearts in India. Nissan has to bring this vehicle to India as soon as possible and price it just with the current Micra’s price, of course a 5 door hatchback is expected here in India. This could change the face of the game in Indian B segment cars.

     Our thoughts apart, the Compact Sport Concept are powered by a direct injection turbocharged 1.6-ltre four-cylinder motor with 188bhp of power. The car is equipped with a CVT gearbox.

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2012 Volkswagen Beetle – the grown up bug unveiled

     Volkswagen unveiled its iconic Beetle at shanghai in a new avatar which is slated for 2012 launch. The car was simultaneously unveiled at New York and an event was organised in Berlin as well. 2012 Beetle as it is called is based on the ‘New Beetle’ which was introduced in 1998 and sold over million units before it was discontinued last year. From every angle the car resembles the old Beetle launched in 1969 though the company emphasizes that everything from an inch has been re-designed.

     The 2012 Beetle’s is 4278mm long, 1808mm wide and 1486mm tall which means it is longer, broader and shorter than the previous model. The car designed under direction of VW Group design chief Walter de’Silva and VW brand design boss Klaus Bischoff gets sharper, squarer bumpers and a more rakish roofline making it to look more masculine. Klaus Bischoff says that he has done everything that he could to make the car appeal to the male audience.

     The major changes are in the interior and the rear of the car. The round cute looking tail lamps are replaced by a sportier semi-circular one. A tiny spoiler on the end of the rear window indeed makes it a man’s car.






     Under the hood of the 2012 Beetle are 3 petrol and 2 diesel engine options. The petrol engines with 1.2L, 1.4L and 2.0L capacity produces 103 Bhp, 158 Bhp and 197 Bhp respectively. The diesel engines have capacity of 1.6L and 2.0L with power of 103 Bhp and 138 Bhp respectively. Transmission is to the front wheel through 6 speed manual gear box though VW’s seven speed dual clutch transmission will be offered as an option.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle unveiling at New York

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New Hyundai Accent/Verna RB teaser site up

     The Hyundai Accent/Verna RB has been on test runs in Indian soil for quiet some time. We has showed you some of the spy pictures of the car being tested near Chennai.


     Now Hyundai has come up with a teaser site for the new Accent/Verna RB. Since the teaser site is up we expect the car to be launched anytime soon.

     The website page talks about the new direction Hyundai is taking in terms of technology and design. Emphasis on ‘Fluidic design’ on which the new Accent/Verna RB is built can be seen.


     Weekly prices can also be won just by sharing your thoughts. Who knows you might win an iPod for yourself – Visit the new Hyundai Accent/Verna RB teaser site (newthinkingcomesalive.com).

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All New Ford Fiesta Pictures - Interior

     Ford recently revealed the all new Fiesta in India. Have a look at the new Ford Fiesta interior pictures.

All New Ford Fiesta Exterior Pictures

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All New Ford Fiesta Pictures - Exterior

     Ford recently revealed the all new Fiesta in India. Have a look at the new Ford Fiesta exterior pictures.

All New Ford Fiesta Interior Pictures

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Audi gifts Yuvi with a Q5 SUV

     Audi India has gifted a Q5 SUV to Man of the ICC World Cup 2011 - Yuvraj Singh. Ravi Shastri and Audi India chief presented to the keys of the Q5 SUV to the flamboyant prince.

     Audi Chief Micheal congratulated Yuvraj on being delcaed the Man of the Tournament at the World Cup 2011 and appreciated his performance. The ecstatic Yuvraj on receiving the keys of the Q5 said “It is after 28 years India brings the World Cup home. It is an honour to be chosen and felicitated by Audi as they continue their tradition”.

     Audi had earlier presented an Audi 100 sedan to Ravi Shastri in 1985 for his 6 sixers in an over.

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Cooper Corporation to launch LCV in India

     Pune based engine and component supplier Cooper Corporation is planning to launch an indigenously developed light commercial truck in India next year to rival the market leader ‘Tata Ace’. The company is spending Rs. 130-140 Crores in the development of the LCV which is primarily aimed at rural and semi urban markets.

     The LCV will have payload capacity from 0.5-1.5 tonne. It will be powered by an in house diesel engine developed in association with Ricardo of the UK. However, the vehicle design and engineering will be outsourced.

     The LCV will come with 6 variants with a passenger variant being one of them. Powering the LCV will be 1.5 liter naturally aspirated twin cylinder diesel engine with 55 Bhp of power. 

     The manufacturing plant will be set up at Satara, Maharashtra and will have initial capacity of 20,000 units per annum. The vehicle will be priced between Rs. 2.5-3.5 lakh. 

Press Release:

Farrokh N Cooper, chairman and managing director, Cooper Corporation -

"We have completed the work on engine and work on the LCV is on. We are trying to meet the deadline of the Auto Expo (2012), but the vehicle will be launched only next year."

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