Saturday, April 30, 2011
Hyundai Verna Diesel to cost Rs. 10.5 lakh
New Car: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Regular (and even irregular) readers already know this, so for those who are unfamiliar with this institution, an introduction: Hi, we’re Car and Driver, and we hate the seats in the Corvette. Today, Chevy’s plastic fantastic isn’t so much a sports car as it is a budget supercar. But, in our every encounter with it, we come away just as appalled at its seats as we are amazed at its capabilities.
Although the next-generation Vette is less than two years away, Chevrolet has nonetheless made some enhancements for 2012 models that include, at last, respectable thrones—specifically, the same ones found in the Centennial Edition Corvette. (But without the microfiber suede inserts, which will be optional.) With distinct lateral and shoulder bolsters, the seats should greatly help drivers and passengers enjoy the Corvette’s formidable performance without bouncing between armrest and center console.
Additional interior touch-ups include tweaks to the steering-wheel trim and additional padding on the center console and armrest areas. With two new tweeters on the dash, the optional Bose sound system ups its speaker count to nine, and for fancier tastes, the optional leather interior now offers contrasting stitching in red, blue, or yellow. Incidentally, the brake calipers can also be ordered in red, yellow, silver, or gray. How about one of each?
The 2012 Corvette also gets some performance-oriented upgrades as well, though the lion’s share of them go to the hard-core Z06 model, which arguably doesn’t need anything more than more grip to handle the 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque from its 7.0-liter V-8. Fortunately, additional grip it will get, in the form of newly available Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires. They will be available as part of the Z07 handling package for the Z06, and also for the ZR1 as part of its new PDE performance package. Measuring 285/30-19 in front and 335/25-20 in back, the new tires will help the Vette corner at more than 1.1g, according to Chevy. (That claim is not as outrageous as it may seem. We’ve recorded 1.07 in both a Z06 and a ZR1.) Also helpful are the new lightweight aluminum wheels paired with the new tires, which will be offered in satin black or machined finishes. More important, each wheel weighs about five pounds less than its counterpart on the current car.
Also new to the Z06 is Performance Traction Management, which, in a nutshell, is multiple, driver-selectable stability control programs and launch control. While we love tire smoke and yaw as much as anybody, the prospect of a more-controllable Z06 sounds good to us. Rounding out the changes for the 2012 Corvette are a newly available racing-style full-width rear spoiler for the Z06 and ZR1 as part of the Z07 and PDE packages, respectively. The Z06 also is available with a new carbon-fiber hood.
If you want to see these changes up close, your first opportunity will be a special event at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where production of the 2012 model commences this July. And if you’re us, you’re excited for another opportunity to belt in the test gear and head to the test track—this time, with better seats.
Thanks to: Car and Driver
Spied: 2013 Ford Fusion
More than five years after its introduction, the Ford Fusion remains one of the Blue Oval’s most popular models, but the end is in sight for the current car. Ford is hard at work on the next generation of its mid-size sedan, which will finally ditch its antiquated Mazda-based platform and ride on bones shared with its European counterpart, the Mondeo.
Captured here as a development mule wearing much of a current Mondeo body, the second-generation Fusion will arrive next year as a 2013 model. Like the new 2012 Focus and next-gen Escape, the Fusion will adopt Ford’s Kinetic global design language, which the Mondeo has worn since 2007. Just how much the 2013 model will evolve from the current Mondeo’s appearance remains to be seen, however, as heavy camouflage on this mule covers everything that isn’t a current-gen part, and even much of what is under the wrap looks to be largely current-production.
We are more confident discussing what Ford didn’t have to disguise: powertrains. Ford will likely offer the 2013 Fusion with at least one naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine making around 170 or so hp. A powerful V-6 like the one available in the current car isn’t likely, as a turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder should take over as the top mill. The turbo 2.0-liter will make 247 hp in the upcoming Focus ST, and would do quite well as the uplevel engine in the Fusion. The hybrid will definitely return, and we expect to see its combined fuel-economy rating squeak past the 40-mpg mark. (The current hybrid’s combined figure is 39 mpg.)
Our hope is that at least one of these engines will come with a traditional manual transmission (the European Mondeo certainly will offer the option), but six-speed automatics and dual-clutch trannies will do the shifting for the majority of American Fusions. More significant, perhaps, the Fusion will receive a fair amount of Euro-flavored chassis tuning to match its European styling. That bodes well for the Fusion: The more European Ford’s U.S.-market products feel, the more warmly they tend to be received—we just crowned the Focus champion of a hard-fought five-car comparison test. If the next Fusion is anything like its little brother, Ford won’t have any trouble maintaining the car’s sales momentum.
Thanks to: Car and Driver
Friday, April 29, 2011
suzuki vitara letest pics 2011
The Premium and Limited use a 4-speed automatic. Grand Vitara’s previously optional 3.2-liter V6 has been discontinued. All are available with rear-wheel drive. Two all-wheel-drive systems are offered: Single-mode AWD and Suzuki’s “4-Mode” AWD that includes a locking differential, hill ascent and descent control, and low-range gearing for off-road use. Single-mode AWD is used on the Premium, while Limiteds have the 4-Mode setup.
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Mercedes SL350 and Mercedes GL500 launch on May 3
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Toyota Prius Hybrid Car Is Known As An Efficient But In Terms Of Body Shape Model Car Still Less Elegant, So Toyota Will Soon Launch Their Latest Cars With
Toyota Prius hybrid car is known as an efficient but in terms of body shape model car still less elegant, so Toyota will soon launch their latest cars with
New Concept Car: Zagato TZ3 Stradale
Here's how to celebrate in style! Italian coachbuilding firm Zagato has unveilied a new addition to its TZ line up, the TZ3 Stradale, introduced as part of the firm's ongoing centenery celebrations in Alfa Romeo's honour.
While there's an Alfa badge on the bonnet, a trademark triangular front grille and swoopy styling normally associated with the Italian brand, the car is in fact American underneath. The stunning carbon-fibre bodywork hides the mechanicals from a Dodge Viper ACR - that means an 8.4-litre V10 engine with 600bhp, enough power to blast from 0-62mph in under four seconds.
It marks the fourth addition to Zagato's TZ range, which includes the TZ and TZ2 from the sixties as well as the TZ3 Corsa unveiilied last year at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza on Lake Como, Italy.
That model was based on the Alfa 8C Competizione, but remained a one-off track-only special. The TZ3 Stradale on the other hand will be made in extremely limited numbers. Three have already been sold, for an undisclosed price, to American, Japanese and European collectors with another six still up for grabs. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express
Ford Figo crosses 1 lakh mark
Ford Figo is one of the eye-catching small car rolled out by Ford India. It comes loaded with most advanced features and very fuel economical power plant which makes it popular in the small car segment. Ford Figo gives a tough competition to other popular cars, like Hyundai i10, Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet Beat and Maruti Swift.
The US technology flavored hatchback impresses everybody and available is in both the diesel and petrol engine variants that offer good choice to the customers.
Colarado Red coloured Figo was the 1 lakhth car which was rolled out from the Chennai plant. The company is celebrating this achievement and Ford India’s MD Michael Boneham cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the occasion.
At present Ford Figo is available in Petrol and Diesel engine variants and both the engines of the car managed by BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) emission norm. The petrol version of Ford Figo is packed with a 1.2L, 1196cc, SEFI engine with five speed manual transmission. Meanwhile Ford Figo Diesel comes loaded with a Ford’s popular 1.4L, 1399cc, Duratorq diesel engine that also known for better fuel efficiency.
On the other hand Ford Motors India has sold 1 Lakh units of Ford Fiesta which is another popular sedan in the market.
Audi A7 to launch on May 11
Audi is famous for its most advanced and international technology featured cars specially the security feaatures. The German Auto Giant includes super luxury Sedan, SUV's and coupe in its Indian stable and is now ready to include this new baby in its portfolio.
Audi recently launched A, Q, R and TT series cars in India. Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 are the most popular cars in the domestic market. These Audi cars are available in the price of range of Rs. 27.11 lakh to Rs. 1.47 core. And it is expected that the upcoming sleek coupe will be available at a price of Rs. 65 lakh.
As per leaked information about the features specs of the car it will available in both Petrol and Diesel engine variants. The petrol engine Audi A7 will be powered by a 3.0 TFSI Quattro Petrol 2995cc power plant which produces top power of 300 PS at the rate of 5250-6500 rpm and churns out peak torque of 440 Nm at the rate of 2900-4500 rpm.
On the other hand diesel Audi A7 will be loaded with a 3.0 TDI Quattro 6-cylinder, 2967cc Diesel heart which produces a max power of 245 PS at the rate of 4000-4500 rpm and belts impressive top torque of 500 Nm at the rate of 1400-3250 rpm. Both the variants of the car ensure to deliver excellent performance in this segment.