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

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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

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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.

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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,”

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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

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Maruti Suzuki R3 MPV – a combination of Suzuki’s new generation of cars

     Couple of days back, we posted some spy pictures of the Maruti R3 MPV being tested in Rajastan. The picture though could not give the complete view of the vehicle; the design aspect of it can be derived close to what actually the vehicle looks like.


     The front of the MPV resembles more with the next generation Swift and the Ritz. The waterfall headlamps going back up to the wheel arch is evident. The slot like grill is very similar to the new Swift and the fog lamps come closer to that of the Ritz. The rear view mirror looks to be borrowed from the Swift. The bonnet will definitely remind you of the Ritz.


     The interiors also have very much resembles with that of the new Swift. The steering wheel, steering mounted controls and the dashboard all looks to be carried from the new Swift. However we doubt about the dimensions them since the MPV would be a bigger vehicle as compared to the Swift.


     The rear glass covers the D pillar same as that of the Innova. Tail lamps are smaller compared with the size of the vehicle and we feel Maruti would have kept the cost factor in mind when designing the tail lamps. The waist line scoops upward as seen in that of the Ritz. The rear 3 quarter glass looks to be small making the third row occupants devoid of the outer view.


     The ZDi and ABS tag at the rear tell us about a diesel engine option with a top of the line variant which we do not see in Swift and Ritz. We have only LDi and VDi options in the Swift and Ritz.


     Overall saying, if Maruti can price it competitively like it always does, it can rule the Indian market for much more time to come.

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Will Honda City get a facelift in India so soon?

     We came across many blogs/sites with the pictures of Honda City with some cosmetic changes. The blogs/sites have also mentioned about the City’s facelift in India. But we feel the City is just 2 years old and looks pretty good compared to other cars on road today. Ofcouse the new Fluidic Verna is the show stealer in the segment but it’s the Honda City which has the charm of beauty and performance. We feel Honda might just hold the City facelift in India till it brings a diesel option in India. However expect the changes to occur in south east asian countries.


     Anyways the Honda City in the picture bleow looks awesome and if brought to India we will definitely be happy.

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