Tata Nano Twist - The New Entry From Tata With Power Steering

Introducing the Tata Nano Twist, reviewed by Autocar. Tata Nano has kept its evolution on from the most affordable city car and has been adding on the features each year. Mid of 2013 saw the slight design changes to the compact car and this time around with a new tag 'Twist' the car will come with a power steering.

The new Tata Nano Twist with power steering

The complaints on most of the forums by tata nano owners has been the unresponsive steering, there has been complaints that the steering makes the drive less confident. It seems that Tat has heard from the people and has added in the feature. Tata Nano Twist will be available in a top end model for now, and is named Tata Nano Twist XT. Although there are rumors that Tata will be launching a less premium version sooner.

The new instrument panel with MID, much helpful! - Tata Nano Twist

So no other changes except for the new instrument panel, which now had MID and shows the fuel consumption, live mileage and the distance to empty. These features seems to lift up the car a bit from the predecessors.

The car comes at a price of 2.36 lakhs ex showroom Delhi, which is just about 13000 more than the top end variant of old Nano. As Autocar mentions, the new steering is bit bigger in size and is smooth electric steering in place which has kept the engine efficiency at 25kmpl.

The new steering wheel and Instrument panel cluster for Tata Nano Twist

So three cheers for Tata Nano Twist and finally making it out with a power steering. Impressive.

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Tata Motors has launched a new version of the iconic Nano priced at Rs 2.36 lakhs (Ex Showroom) & we drive it to see just how the new steering has put a Twist on the Nano. Read the full review here http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-reviews/new-tata-nano-twist-review-test-drive-369448.aspxAuthor: Autocar India Published: 13 January 2014 

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Maruti A Star Gets A New Make Over And Name - Celerio ?

The much popular compact hatch Maruti A-Star will have a make over and will most probably be displayed in the upcoming moto expo. The new avatar of A star was displayed in the Thailand International Auto Expo.

The car will make its entry into few more markets including the Indian market and is said to be a hit as was with the previous generations. The earlier code named YL-7 the new market name for the compact hatch is said to be Celerio.

The name 'Celerio' has already been used by the Suzuki as a suffix with the Alto badge in few international auto markets. If media reports to be believed, Maruti might launch this small hatchback at the Motor Show in February, with deliveries to be made after the event. The new hatchback measures 3600mm x 1600mm x 1540mm (length x width x height) and has got a 2425mm of wheelbase. Suzuki Celerio will share most of its design cues from the A-Wind Concept and it will be more taller, spacious and sportier than its predecessor.

Celerio will be powered by 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K-Series petrol engine that churns out a maximum power output of 67bhp and 90Nm of top torque. Power is transmitted to front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. It will also come in manual transmission (five-speed).

We expect to see the first glimpse of the car in February Auto Expo.

The concept model that is coming up with lot of visual changes as well, the latest photos show the A star headlights with a projector lamps and a chrome grill to match it. The car now comes with fog lamps as well, it seems that there will be considerable changes on the interiors as well.

It seems that the top end model is the one that is photographed and will also come with alloy wheels. However towards the rear it continues the new statement of Maruti as displayed in new Alto 800.

Stay tuned for more!

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2014 Edition Bentley Flying Spur - The Lux Land-Yacht!!

The 3.1 crore luxurious land yacht, that is what Renuka from Autocar India defines the new 2014 edition of Bentley Flying Spur. The luxurious 5.3 meter sedan has a massive 2 ton body is a delight to drive in and as the company says :

And not simply because of the incredible speeds it can reach. Designed for those who demand unrestrained luxury alongside uncompromising performance, it delivers the ultimate motoring experience, for driver and passengers alike.

and the latest tests clearly shows what the company means with this statement. Driven by 6 litre W-12 engine, the model marks as the most powerful Bentley to rule the road. The engine delivers a humongous 616 Horses power and 878 Kg/m of torque. Which pulls out the 2 ton monster like breeze. It's coupled to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive with a variable torque split set at 40:60 from launch, but capable of shifting to 65 percent front or 85 percent rear as traction needs arise. Bentley quotes a 0-60 mph times of 4.3 seconds, and an astonishing top speed of 200 mph.

The model is available in 19 inch as well as 21 inch tyres and the later seems to be the choice of most customers. The car connections, a famous auto blog defines its interiors as

Where the Flying Spur turns on the executive levels of charm is inside. Quiet and tastefully rendered, the Flying Spur's cabin is filled with muted details, and studded with "B" logos, all framing a large LCD screen for infotainment functions that can be controlled by front-seat and by back-seat passengers via remote control. The remote also governs the twin 10-inch flat screens embedded in the front-seat headrests for those rear passengers--offering them in-car Internet and wireless connectivity and entertainment.

The cabin can be trimmed out as a four-seater with 14-way power adjustment and memory, heating and ventilation at all seating positions, or with a "plus-one" middle seat without those added controls. Some 17 interior leather colors and seven wood trims are offered, and 17 stitching colors--a palette that runs from sober grey to magnificent damson. A Mulliner Driving Specification adds the best flourishes: diamond-quilted seats, drilled alloy foot pedals, a knurled sports shift lever, jeweled filler cap, and 21-inch two-piece alloy wheels wrap up the package. An optional Naim 1,100-watt audio system is available.

So if you want the Bentley tag active behind your name and if you have a 3.1 crore (base model)with few more for the road accessories, tax and plush, go for it!!

Source: Bentley Motors

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We spent a day on Indian roads with the fastest 4-door Bentley ever, the new Flying Spur to bring you this comprehensive review.
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Mercedes Benz S63 - The new S Class 2014 Edition - True Luxury and Ultimate Drive!

The new S-class preview has already created wows around the world as it is pure luxury blended with the classic beauty of a luxury sedan. I wonder if anyone would still want more of a car than the current release. We are talking about the S63, which was previewed by AMG recently and the new drive comes with all wheel 4MATIC Tech.

The car as shown in the video beholds an ample count of horses i.e, a whooping 577 HP with 664-pound-foot twin-turbo V-8 AMG heart. Now with that kind of power, it will be a shame if you are forced to drive at any speeds less than a three digit count. The anti body roll, the drive matic and a ton of safety features will make you want to be inside the car at all times.

A popular car magazine, motor authority says

" Instead of Magic Body Control, the S63 AMG makes do with an adjustable Airmatic suspension. Although it can't see and adjust to the road ahead, it's still supple yet firm, controlling body motion without upsetting the ride.

Traction seems inexhaustible, even on the rain-soaked autobahn where I spent much of my time with the car. The 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system has a fixed torque split, sending 2/3 of the power to the rear wheels, 1/3 to the forward axle, no matter the conditions. This rear-biased setup helps keep the driven front wheels from creating torque steer or other nasty all-wheel-drive traits."

The car has cut down on the aluminium usage and has gone for carbon fibre so the benefit is that although it is bigger than older S class, the car is 220lbs lighter in weight. An adjustable-height, adjustable-damping-rate air suspension with increased camber, stiffer anti-roll bars and a stiffer front subframe underpins the whole affair.

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The flaws suggested include the body roll - and not so precise steering, but that is not a deal breaker as the intelligence of the car suggests you the speed that you want to hit a corner and if you do so you will be rewarded more than what you asked for. For India, we will have to wait really long to see one on the road but for international audience, the car will be out in few months at showroom.

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See the all-new S63 AMG 4MATIC—the fastest full-size luxury sedan on the road—in action.

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Honda City 2014 : First Looks And Video Reviews

The much awaited 2014 edition of Honda City got reviewed by popular brand powerdrift and we are happy to showcase the video. One of the most anticipated cars of the segment, Honda City shows up with features that are all set to conquer the market. Although the pricing point is still in discussion, we will have to wait few more months to see what Honda prices the car at:

Honda’s i-VTEC engines are renowned for their brilliance, but this time around, the company is focussing on a diesel motor -- the 1.5-litre i-DTEC that debuted in the Amaze and has been carried over to the City. The new vehicle also gets the smaller saloon's gearbox, though it's a six-speed here. Honda claims that the new City i-DTEC will be the most fuel-efficient car in the country, with a claimed fuel efficiency of 26kpl!

The petrol version of the car gets the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC motor as in the last-generation car although it has been slightly tweaked to improve power delivery at lower revs. The car is also available in CVT auto version as well, which should add to its market.

The diesel engine comes straight from Amaze but the engine is remarked as more refined and with no speed cut-off - the company claims the top speed of diesel to be 190kmps!!

There’s plenty of equipment on offer. The instruments for the driver are big and easy to read, rings around the dials glow blue or green (depending on your driving style), and the chunky steering wheel is a high point, with well damped switches for the music and telephony. The music system includes a CD player (along with DVD support) as well as Bluetooth and Aux-in. A five-inch screen is the interface for the music system, while the air-con system is operated via a touch panel. And of course, there's a sunroof as well.

But despite the equipment levels, the LCD display blends in a little too much with the dash and the air-con control panel and plastics on the dash take away from the consistency of design.
The new City looks good on the outside as well with the slim headlights and the familiar arrowhead front profile. It has more presence and looks bigger. At the rear, the tail-lamps are integrated slickly with the boot. While the car looks bigger and has more presence, it's no wider than the older one and is as easy to drive around in the city as ever.

As per HT, the car is supposedly to be priced around 8.3-11.6 Lakhs, which sounds very promising.

Source: Hindustan Times

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  The all new 4th generation Honda City sedan is here and it comes with a diesel motor for the first time. Autocar India's Kartikeya Singhee takes it for a spin. 01:35 styling, 02:43 interiors & space, 04:50 diesel engine, 06:55 petrol engine, 08:15 ride & dynamics, 09:33 verdict.
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Honda City 2014 Edition Launched In Delhi

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The 2014 Honda City was unveiled to world in New Delhi on 25th Nov 2013. Here's out first look video review from the launch with Autocar India Editor Hormazd Sorabjee.

The new Honda City follows its ‘Exciting H’ design language which is to be carried over to other Honda models as well.

The front still retains the ‘arrow-head’ shape of the earlier car but has a more prominent grille, twin-barrel headlights and a sharper bumper.

The sides of the car have strong character lines running through the doors whilst the rear tail-lamps which extend into the boot lid of the car, accentuates the 1695mm width of the car. In fact, carmaker claims the new Honda City is the widest car in its class which is quite believable when you get into the car. Legroom is particularly spacious thanks to the increased wheelbase (up by 50mm to 2600mm) and the flat floor only adds to the sense of space and comfort. Rear seat passengers are further pampered with a rear air-con vent, a first on a City.More details on the new city here http://goo.gl/XRZGw9

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BMW Z4 Roadster Is Now In India

BMW India yesterday launched an up dated version of BMW Z4 roadster, a convertible with a hard top as a CBU (completely built-up) unit available at all BMW dealerships across India.

Available in a petrol variant, the new car is priced at Rs 68.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The DPT or Design Pure Traction edition has been priced at Rs . 69.9 lakh.

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Commenting on this, Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India said, “The new BMW Z4 embodies the excitement of dynamism and aesthetics in a more uncompromising style than ever before. The new BMW Z4 represents a time-honoured and yet alluringly contemporary interpretation of the traditional roadster concept. The classical proportions and unmistakable athletic character, armed with a raft of design and equipment innovations, bring more excitement to the new BMW Z4.”

By end of 2014, BMW India will expand its dealer network by increasing the number of sales outlets to 50 across all major cities and emerging markets. Currently, it has 37 dealers.

He added, “Due to recession, the year 2013, was not very easy for BMW India. Also, in the next year we may face challenges because of elections in India and Europe. It will continue till the new government is formed.

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The market size is very small for cars like Z4, roughly about 500 units every year. But we are not looking for numbers. It is a very special product and very important for BMW as a brand value."

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Honda City Diesel Under Rs. 8 Lakhs Coming in 2014

Over the years, Honda Cars India has built a reputation of manufacturing vehicles that are high in terms of performance and comfort. The company has enjoyed a vast amount of success in the Indian car market particularly due to its City sedan. The car that is cherished by quite a few is one of the favourite mid-size sedans to feature in India. The hike in petrol prices have impacted the sales figures of Honda City since the car is not offered in a diesel version.

Now, the next-generation model is expected to replicate the success of older generation ones. As expected, the 2014 version of City shall make inroads in India powered by petrol and diesel units. Rumours are doing the rounds that the upcoming City would arrive in showrooms in India by January 2014, bearing a new shape and design. So as the launch date is nearing, car enthusiasts are getting all more excited about the design and features of upcoming Honda City.

The first and foremost exciting new addition in upcoming Honda City would be its availability in a diesel version. It was highly expected from the company as the ‘rapid dieseling’ of the Indian car market resulted in the plummeting of Honda City petrol sales. According to sources, the car would be offered with a 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine, which currently powers Amaze sedan but in differently tuned outputs. Apart from this, the 1.5-litre i-VTEC powertrain of City shall be offered with numerous advancements in order to give away superlative performance.

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The other striking new feature of upcoming Honda City would be its new philosophy named as "EXCITING H DESIGN!!!". Under this, the three design factors, namely, High Technology, High Tension and High Touch represent the company’s aim to achieve a balanced body structure along with superior technology embedded in all of its vehicles. The new design concept was first seen in Fit model, which has already made its debut in major international markets. As reported, the upcoming Honda City is based on the same design platform.

On taking inspiration from the Fit model, the next generation Honda City would bear numerous designing changes as the front fascia will hold elongated wraparound clear lens headlamps along with projector lights and a sportier new grille. At the rear, new LED taillights along with running creases that will extend till the boot of the car are going to add to its styling.

Also to mention, the mileage figures for the upcoming petrol and diesel versions of Honda City are expected to be bit higher as compared to the current variants. Riding on the Earth Dreams Technology, the upcoming sedan of Honda shall give away best-in-class fuel efficiency as compared to its rivals.

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Also the pricing might well work for Honda in its favour as reports are citing that the upcoming car cost significantly low. Industry experts are betting high that the base variant of Honda City petrol could cost around Rs. 7 lakh while the introductory diesel trim might get carry a price tag of Rs. 8 lakh. If this happens, then Honda would definitely have an edge over its rivals considering the kind of brand value the company has in India. In addition, Honda is likely to carry forward the good work done by Amaze sedan and the much acclaimed Earth Dreams diesel technology.

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Porsche Panamera - Facelifted Launched In India

Known for its ultra-luxurious sport cars, the German automobile manufacturer Porsche introduced the facelift of version Panamera model in India last month. Now, the company has announced the launch of the new Turbo S variant in the Indian automobile market. However, the deliveries of this car will only start in February, 2014.

According to reports, advance bookings for the Turbo S version have already begun. Porsche India, on its part, has still not discussed the price of the Panamera Turbo S yet. However, speculations are rife that it might carry a price tag of around Rs. 2 crore. According to sources, this sports car will be brought to India via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route, just like other models.

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Moreover, the company has claimed that Turbo S is the most powerful and fastest model in the Panamera line-up, which include Panamera, Diesel, GTS, Panamera 4 and Turbo. These variants were showcased at the 2013 Auto Shanghai exhibition. In the coming few weeks, this Turbo S version will make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. However, it has been speculated that the cost of Porsche Panamera Turbo S will be more than the Panamera Turbo. Changes have been made in the design of exteriors of this new super car. In order to make it look more attractive, it will feature body coloured rear spoiler with four modes, wider tyres, 20-inch alloy wheels and new interior finish.

Talking about its technical specifications, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2014 is powered by a 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine. It is fitted with twin turbochargers that delivers 570 bhp as its peak power and 750 Nm of highest torque. In comparison to the previous version of Panamera Turbo, Turbo S has power figures up by 50 bhp and 50 Nm. This boosted power output is because of the large compressors fitted in the turbo chargers and the high fuel injection pressure in the combustion chamber. Due to this, the Turbo S attains a maximum speed of 310 kmph at 0-100 kmph in just 3.8 seconds.

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This new version of Porsche has a four wheel drive because of the seven speed dual clutch automatic transmission system mated to the vehicle. It runs on 20-inch alloy wheels that looks quite wider. The company has made an extra effort to redesign the pistons and its rings, in order to bear the extra power output. In terms of appearance, Turbo S has apparently gone to many changes to look more appealing than the earlier version of Panamera.

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The New Mercedes-Benz C Edition At Rs. 39.16

Mercedes-Benz India today introduced the sporty and stylish 'Edition C' in India to celebrate the sale of 10 million cars of the C-Class family world over.

The Edition C is priced at Rs 39.16 lakh ex-showroom Mumbai. A limited number of 500 units of the Edition C will be available for the Indian market.

"The C-Class remains one of Mercedes-Benz' best-sellers in the competitive entry-level luxury sedan segment. To celebrate the success story of the C-Class which sold more than 10 million units globally, we are presenting the 'Edition C' for our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO Eberhard Kern told reporters here.

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'Edition C' will continue to set newer benchmarks in design, quality and luxury for the segment. It embodies the new generation of agility having a strong impulse for modernity and sportiness and is inspired by the global success of the C-Class, he said.

'Edition C' is equipped with a 4 cylinder diesel engine with 7G-tronic plus automatic transmission, which enables reduced fuel consumption while delivering high output and torque for unmatched driving pleasure.

Over 10 million cars of the C-Class family sold world over since the global debut of 'Baby Benz' in 1982.

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Honda Mobilio Premiere For India - Coming Soon

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Check out the coming soon to India Honda Mobilio MPV from all angles.

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Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo Ltd. Edition Launched

The new Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo Limited Edition was launched today by the TKM(Toyota Kirloskar Motors). The new model will have more sporty feel added to the SUV, the machine will be enhanced with extra graphics, roof rails and TRD emblem on both the sides as well as front grill.

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The car is designed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD) team. The model is said to be enhancing the presence of this model on the road and also to boost the Toyota Sales for this huge SUV.

The Fortuner TRD Sportivo Limited Edition has the following new features:

1.Aerodynamically designed dual tone front and rear bumper spoiler

2.TRD engraved sporty side body stripe

3.Rear roof spoiler

4.Radiator grille with TRD emblem

5.Rear TRD Sportivo emblem

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Only 400 exclusive units of the Fortuner Limited Edition will be sold till the month of Dec 2013. Available in two colors, Super White & Silver Mica Metallic, the Fortuner TRD Sportivo is priced at Rs. 24,26,247/- (ex showroom Delhi).

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, TKM said, “Fortuner has been the leader in its segment since launch and has sold more than 54,000 units. With an aim to provide newness, we have introduced the Fortuner Limited edition for the festive season. Sought after for both off-roading and city driving, the limited edition with its sporty image will provide exclusivity to our customers.

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