After the spy shots a couple of months ago, we are proud to present some exclusive shots of the facelifted Linea. The Linea which has been in the the world market since 2007, now gets a new lease of life, much like the Punto Evo. The changes at the front are restricted to the front [...]
Ford has unveiled the production version of the EcoSport mini SUV. Sharing bits from the new Fiesta, the EcoSport is built on the B2E platform and is very much like the concept shown inIndiaearlier. The headlamps and tail lamps have been toned slightly, but the tall chunky styling remains. There are pseudo skid plates [...]
With just days to go before the official unveiling in Beijing, pictures of the Lamborghini SUV have leaked over the world wide web. The SUV called the Urus mimics Aventador styling and has a very coupe-like roof. The edgy styling prevails and the SUV will bring back good old memories of the LM002, Lamborghini’s earlier [...]
LANCER WITH V6 MIVEC ENGINE PROVES EVO IS NOT THE ONLY TO WAY TO GO. We love sleepers, don’t we? Their charm lies in their pretentiously sober looks and their ability to throw a surprise attack when you least expect it. One look at SriRam’s white Lancer and it’s hard to tell it’s not one [...]
MPVs are the most popular choice of cars for the family man, everywhere in the world, but bizzarely, the segment never really got off inIndia. Yes, there was the crude UV range and of course, the Innova, but for the average person driving around the city, commuting to work and taking his family and friends [...]
The Bosozoku styling trend in Japan isn’t dead. Only now, they have moved from skate board front lips to ‘oni-camber’. The idea of demon- camber is to have insane levels of negative camber, which is far beyond what a lowered suspension can achieve. This is often achieved by welding on additional angled mounts to the [...]
After our first report with an amateur video a week back, we now have an official video of the Nissan Juke-R participating in a side show event for the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai, while and taking on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Regardless of the poor conditions the Juke-R [...]
Okay, the Swift was not really short on handling and the new one is even better. Maruti engineers have worked to hard to strike a balance between ride quality and handling that it shows in the way it drives. But you never know, there could be just another way of improving it and we come [...]
Why, you might ask, do someone want to replace his vRS look-alike Laura 1.9TDI with Bilstein suspension, Borbet alloys and a 220bhp remap. With parts costing nearly Rs.7 lakhs and after all that trouble sourcing them, it was indeed tough decision for Peter K Chacko of Pete’s Automotive Pvt Ltd. It has been his daily [...]
This car literally doesn’t exist outside the rally scene in India. However hard you try to say it is an Evolution in pyjamas, the Cedia was underwhelming with its low specific output engine. Couple that to Mitsubishi’s aimless marketing as a luxury car and HM’s lack of enthusiasm and the product never caught on. Nevertheless, [...]
After the spy shots a couple of months ago, we are proud to present some exclusive shots of the facelifted Linea. The Linea which has been in the the world market since 2007, now gets a new lease of life, much like the Punto Evo. The changes at the front are restricted to the front [...]
Ford has unveiled the production version of the EcoSport mini SUV. Sharing bits from the new Fiesta, the EcoSport is built on the B2E platform and is very much like the concept shown inIndiaearlier. The headlamps and tail lamps have been toned slightly, but the tall chunky styling remains. There are pseudo skid plates [...]
With just days to go before the official unveiling in Beijing, pictures of the Lamborghini SUV have leaked over the world wide web. The SUV called the Urus mimics Aventador styling and has a very coupe-like roof. The edgy styling prevails and the SUV will bring back good old memories of the LM002, Lamborghini’s earlier [...]
MPVs are the most popular choice of cars for the family man, everywhere in the world, but bizzarely, the segment never really got off inIndia. Yes, there was the crude UV range and of course, the Innova, but for the average person driving around the city, commuting to work and taking his family and friends [...]
With the second generation of the Swift in our market, it was only logical to expect a new DZire. The new Swift sticks to the tradition of being larger and looking more expensive than its predecessor, but things aren’t so well for the new DZire owner. For a start, it looks smaller and from most [...]
With Mahindra and Renault parting ways, the latter needed a new car to begin with, something that will set Renault as an aspirational brand. It’s a no brainer that the company decided to enter the compact executive segment dominated by the Civic, Corolla and Cruze. To start with, there are two variants – a 135bhp [...]
LANCER WITH V6 MIVEC ENGINE PROVES EVO IS NOT THE ONLY TO WAY TO GO. We love sleepers, don’t we? Their charm lies in their pretentiously sober looks and their ability to throw a surprise attack when you least expect it. One look at SriRam’s white Lancer and it’s hard to tell it’s not one [...]
Why, you might ask, do someone want to replace his vRS look-alike Laura 1.9TDI with Bilstein suspension, Borbet alloys and a 220bhp remap. With parts costing nearly Rs.7 lakhs and after all that trouble sourcing them, it was indeed tough decision for Peter K Chacko of Pete’s Automotive Pvt Ltd. It has been his daily [...]
When it comes to car-like driving dynamics, there is very little to touch the Innova. You can take it to triple digit speeds and cruise all day or even take it to the ghats without breaking a sweat. In fact there is very little to complain about the Innova’s ride and handling characteristics until you [...]
With modern digital audio systems, it is often unnecessary to have a thick body. Continental developed this flat panel radio with that in mind. It is just 4cm thick and can be mounted on the thinnest of dashboards to play audio via USB, SD card or Bluetooth. Thanks to MP3, flash memories, a number of [...]
German manufacturer of amplifiers and loudspeakers, Mac Audio has customized a MINI Clubman S as their unique show car. Dressed with a John Cooper Works body kit and a matte white exterior, the car has a Wimmer Rennsporttechnik’s ECU upgrade, modified exhaust system and optimized air intake. While that’s all nice and dandy, Mac Audio [...]
Quarter Mile readers have varying tastes. Some like to keep their cars stock, while their counterparts are hell bent into modifying them to suit their tastes. Some prefer to add bucket loads of power while others are constantly working hard to make their cars handle that little bit better. And we have people trying to [...]
It left our Honda Brio-mad Hashim sleepless for a week and several Honda fans dumb struck on our facebook page, but that’s expected with a car this good, right? We have been scouring over the internet for any pictures of a modified Honda Brio for months and then a friend of ours sent these pictures. [...]
All recent Porsche 911s have always been mildly updated retro copies of an original from the 60s. So what if you want more than a hint of the 60’s in your previous generation Porsche 911 (997)? Swedish car designer, Bo Zolland, has hooked up with Custom Concepts from Netherlands to create a retro styling package [...]
If you thought the GTR was as extreme as Nissans ever get, wait till you see the Juke-R- a hatchback sized mini SUV crossover that is powered by the same 3.8litre twin turbo motor they put in the mighty GTR. We have been religiously following rumours about Nissan making a small car with rocket power. [...]
The new EFR range from Borg Warner has been causing quite a stir since it was announced and one of the models to be widely available is the 6758, designed for cars wanting to produce between 275bhp and 450bhp. Available with a .63 a/r T28 turbine housing for smaller engines, and a .92 a/r divided [...]
Italian style maestros Momo have just released their high grade aluminium pedals to add the finishing touch to any interior. Guess why they are called Shields?
Coilover suspension for Fiat Punto Stop complaining that the tuning scene isn’t fair towards Fiat drivers. This Apex coilover suspension kit is for the Fiat Punto and can take the driving experience to another level. Apex RDX coil-over suspension kits have a unique design in that the ride height is adjusted by moving the shock [...]
Remember the Ferdinand GT3RS pedal car that Richard Hammond drove around the Top Gear track? Well, its makers have done it again, taking on the Ferrari FXX as a parody to the Mercedes’ SLS tunnel commercial. Called the Fahrradi Farfalla FFX, the name is derived from a blend of the German word for [...]
Tuning boxes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are simple resistances in expensive looking plastic boxes while others have multiple settings, their manufacturers call ‘maps’ and most of them claim up to 25 percent more power and torque. Although none of them are as good as a well written remap, we love their plug [...]
The days of the super rich yearning for a better luxury off roader than a top of the line Range Rover are finally coming to an end. Bentley has taken the wraps off the EXP 9 F SUV Concept on the eve of the Geneva Motor show. Still refered to as a concept, Bentley describes [...]
Tuning boxes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are simple resistances in expensive looking plastic boxes while others have multiple settings, their manufacturers call ‘maps’ and most of them claim up to 25 percent more power and torque. Although none of them are as good as a well written remap, we love their plug [...]
Okay, the Swift was not really short on handling and the new one is even better. Maruti engineers have worked to hard to strike a balance between ride quality and handling that it shows in the way it drives. But you never know, there could be just another way of improving it and we come [...]
Track test : Continental CEC5 and CSC5 : Part II
Fiat 500 Abarth Engine 1.4L, 4-cyl, 16v, SOHC, turbo-charged Transmission 5sp Manual Power 160 bhp Torque 206 N-m 0-100kmph 7.4 sec The Fiat 500 Abarth is an altogether different beast from the cute and cuddly 500, we have in India. On the track, the 500 Abarth would gamely hold on to its lines and change [...]
After the spy shots a couple of months ago, we are proud to present some exclusive shots of the facelifted Linea. The Linea which has been in the the world market since 2007, now gets a new lease of life, much like the Punto Evo. The changes at the front are restricted to the front [...]
Ford has unveiled the production version of the EcoSport mini SUV. Sharing bits from the new Fiesta, the EcoSport is built on the B2E platform and is very much like the concept shown inIndiaearlier. The headlamps and tail lamps have been toned slightly, but the tall chunky styling remains. There are pseudo skid plates [...]
With just days to go before the official unveiling in Beijing, pictures of the Lamborghini SUV have leaked over the world wide web. The SUV called the Urus mimics Aventador styling and has a very coupe-like roof. The edgy styling prevails and the SUV will bring back good old memories of the LM002, Lamborghini’s earlier [...]
The days of the super rich yearning for a better luxury off roader than a top of the line Range Rover are finally coming to an end. Bentley has taken the wraps off the EXP 9 F SUV Concept on the eve of the Geneva Motor show. Still refered to as a concept, Bentley describes [...]
Next-gen Mercedes A class unveiled
This is the next generation Mercedes A class. The styling is quite similar to the concept shown at the Auto Expo in January. The upright mono-volume stance of the first two generations have been traded in favour of a new sportier two box. The new A class has impressive 0.26 drag co-efficient. Three different variants will [...]
Hyundai i20 facelift uncovered.
Here are the first pictures of the facelifted Hyundai i20. The front has been complete redesigned with the fluidic theme with new headlamps, bumper and grille. A slim, long grille with Hyundai logo at the centre stretches between the Verna style headlamps on each end. The lower grille remains more or less similar in shape, [...]
Liked the XF? Want something even more practical? You might lose the Aston Martin Tail, but the XF Sportbrake is the most versatile Jaguar ever made. Now officially unveiled ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show,it features a new rear end with a substantial redesign from the B-pillar onwards that libeartes 1,675 litre [...]
You probably watched Jeremy Clarkson cut an Evoque photograph using a pair of scissors, to show us, how the new cabrio version will look. Well, Land Rover hasn’t done much more on the real one, than using,…emm… a larger pair of scissors. The Evoque Cabrio concept, making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, looks surprisingly [...]
VW Polo Cup to have 1.4TSI racers !
Well, you complained about the lack of proper noise at the VW Polo Cup races, didn’t you? The drone of diesels wheezing by didn’t offer quite the aural pleasure enthusiasts had hoped for and left many petrol heads complaining. Well, someone at VW was paying attention and this year, VW Polo Cup will have three [...]
Mercedes-Benz India launched the GL-Class ‘Grand Edition’, a spruced up version of the popular GL. Visually, the Grand Edition can be distinguished by the dark-tinted headlamps, a radiator grille with black, high-sheen louvers, a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lamps and new 20 inch alloys. The car also gets two tone leather seats [...]
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