Volkswagen has released first photos and details of the Up! five-door, that will come to India. We first saw the five door in the Cross Up! concept from Frankfurt last year, but this is without the cladding, chunky wheels and other details. Overall vehicle dimension and cargo capacity stay the same as the three-door. Extra [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
We have driven several souped up Skoda Octavias in the past, but this arguably is the maddest of them all. The black RS you see here is not meant to set big lap times, but it will scare you with its uncivilized nature and raw aggression. Raj Paul Thomas, 24year old mechanical engineer wanted to [...]
Here we have an amateur 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 puts on an impressive run managing to outpower the Gallardo while [...]
Volkswagen has released first photos and details of the Up! five-door, that will come to India. We first saw the five door in the Cross Up! concept from Frankfurt last year, but this is without the cladding, chunky wheels and other details. Overall vehicle dimension and cargo capacity stay the same as the three-door. Extra [...]
Maruti has finally taken the wraps off their most anticipated seven seater, the Ertiga, at the Auto Expo today. It is based on the Ritz platform and borrows generously from the newly launched Swift. The Ertiga measures 4265mm in length and benefits from a 2740mm wheelbase providing three rows of seating. The flexible seating allows one [...]
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 [...]
Maruti had an exceptional win with their latest offerings with demand for cars like the Swift, Dzire etc translating into four months waiting periods even with the production line running on full steam. So, what if they want to do the unthinkable? What if they want to launch a car that in no way carries [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
TSW names its wheel after famous race tracks around the world and this one, the Max is named after the motor racing circuit in the city of Sao Paulo in Brazil. The Max comes in silver, machined black and hyper silver and is available in sizes ranging from 18-20 inches with 5 x 120 bolt [...]
Tata Motors today unveiled the new Tata Safari Strome, the latest in the long line of facelifts for the Safari. It looks like a minor model update, with the headlamps, the new grille and front bumper following a sleek, more elongated profile. The side profile is characterized by larger plastic cladding and the redesigned rear is now [...]
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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 [...]
Track Test: Continental CEC5 and CSC5 Part I
“When braking counts, you can count on us”. That’s the European ad campaign for Continental tyres. More than just a marketing slogan it is something their engineers have been working day and night to live up to. With car manufacturers already driving towards reducing fuel consumption and C02 emissions with technologies such as Blue Efficiency, [...]
Video: Juke-R humiliates supercars
Here we have an amateur 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 puts on an impressive run managing to outpower the Gallardo while [...]
Volkswagen has released first photos and details of the Up! five-door, that will come to India. We first saw the five door in the Cross Up! concept from Frankfurt last year, but this is without the cladding, chunky wheels and other details. Overall vehicle dimension and cargo capacity stay the same as the three-door. Extra [...]
Maruti has finally taken the wraps off their most anticipated seven seater, the Ertiga, at the Auto Expo today. It is based on the Ritz platform and borrows generously from the newly launched Swift. The Ertiga measures 4265mm in length and benefits from a 2740mm wheelbase providing three rows of seating. The flexible seating allows one [...]
Tata Motors today unveiled the new Tata Safari Strome, the latest in the long line of facelifts for the Safari. It looks like a minor model update, with the headlamps, the new grille and front bumper following a sleek, more elongated profile. The side profile is characterized by larger plastic cladding and the redesigned rear is now [...]
Nissan has unveiled the Evalia better known as the NV200, in India. The Evalia is a seven seater with sliding rear doors and three rows of seating. Nissan insists the Evalia, despite its van-like profile, is very car like to drive. Powering the MPV is the 1.5litre dCi diesel from the Micra/Sunny/Fluence. But for the [...]
Finally, the Mini brand has made it into India. The Mini, a subsidiary of BMW will be touted as a premium small car brand and will be sold through exclusive Mini dealerships in Delhi and Mumbai. The model range comprises of four models starting from the Mini Cooper, the Cooper S, the Convertible and the [...]
Hyundai Hexa Space concept debuts in Delhi
Hyundai Hexa Space MPV concept made its world premiere at the Delhi Auto Expo. The MPV concept is targeted to young urban families in emerging markets who require their vehicles to serve many roles. Codenamed HND-7, the Hexa Space MPV concept attempts to re-invent the use of interior space by incorporating eight hexagonally shaped seats [...]
Suzuki XA Alpha Concept shown at the Auto Expo
Suzuki has unveiled the XA Alpha concept at the Delhi Auto Expo. Based on the new Swift, the concept previews an actual production model that will hit the market in 2014 Designed to be a small Urban crossover, the XA Alpha has a prominent five piece grille, massive wheel arches and front fender vents. There’s [...]
This is the mini SUV Ford has been waiting to give us. The new Ecosport will provide SUV like driving position and all round visibility while taking roughly the same road space as a large hatch back, and if you didn’t hear it already, the mini SUV is going to be the next big thing [...]
Bajaj has unveiled its ultra low cost car (or four wheeler as Bajaj likes it to be called) for India- the RE60. The upright stance and the diminutive wheels aside, this is a cleverly thought out small car which weighs under 400kg and can return a fuel efficiency to the tune of 35kmpl.Powering the little car is [...]
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