Ferrari California T launched in India

Ferrari entered  in India for second time with launching of new California T for Rs 3.45 crore (ex-showroom). Launched in 2014, this successor to the naturally aspirated California Coupe is the first vehicle from the Ferrari, in more than 20 years, to be turbocharged.

California T is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine which gives power of 552bhp and 755Nm of torque. Power goes to the rear-wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch automatic. It goes from 0-100kmph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 314kmph.

Alot of the technology developed by Ferrari’s F1 team has been put into this version of the California T. This includes a variable boost  management system, F1-spec traction control system and magnetic damping which can be adjusted on-the-fly. 

The California T, like its predecessor, gets a 2+2 seating arrangement and a cabin trimmed out in semi-aniline leather. Interior include a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12-speaker JBL surround sound system. However, one of the most exciting features of this car is that it has a retractable hardtop which can go up or down in just 14 seconds.

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C 63 AMG S will be launched on September 3

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S will be launched for the Indian market on September 3. This will be the fourth AMG product to be launched in India and total AMG in the country is 10 cars. This car is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1.2 crore to Rs 1.5 crore and will be brought into the country via the CBU route.
C63  AMG S have a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that gives power of 510bhp and 700Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via the seven-speed dual clutch AMG speedshift gearbox. It goes 0-100kmph in four seconds with top speed of 250kmph.  In terms of mechanicals, it gets a locking differential as well as dynamic engine mounts sourced from the AMG GT.

Exterior have an AMG-spec body kit, 19-inch AMG-spec wheels and optional ceramic brakes with sport tyres. The interior gets the standard C-Class layout but now with AMG trim elements like an aluminium garnish, badges and sports seats.

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Facelifted A6 launching on September 20

Audi will launch facelift of A6 on September 20 for Indian market. The revised car will get some changes to the interior and exterior, and a slight bump in the power output.
The biggest and much awaited change the new A6 gets is the newly designed headlights with twin-lined fibre optic LED strips. These are the same Matrix LED headlamps that are available on the recently launched RS6 Avant. This feature, however, is limited to the top-end variant.

More changes to exterior include the revised tail lights with swept back indicators, unique chrome strip on the boot lid’s edge and a new set of alloy wheels. The changes to the interior are it gets a new inbuilt infotainment system, MMI touch interface of Audi navigation system, power retractable monitors and an LTE port that offers online services from apps. The car will come equipped with premium 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, a reverse parking camera with night vision and adaptive cruise control.

Under the hood it has same engine for the facelifted A6 and it is powered by the same 2.0-litre TDI engine like the current model. However,the power has been increased from 175bhp to 187bhp. This powerplant will come mated to the 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and will receive Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system as standard.

We hope the carmaker also equips the Indian-spec A6 with massage and ventilation options for the seats, which are available in the European market. The refreshed model will go up against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and the Jaguar XF in India.

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2016 C-Class coupe unveiled

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It looks like a smaller version of the S-Class coupe and shares much of the external design with  the two-door S-Class.

New Coupe is wider, longer and has a larger wheelbase than the outgoing model. It follows the same design cues as the S-Class coupe but has a smaller rear overhang when compared to the larger car. The cabin is pretty much similar to that of the standard C-Class right down to the layout of the cabin and the feature list. One of the new additions to the C-Class coupe is that the climate control system works in conjunction with the SAT-NAV system to close the recirculation every time the car enters a tunnel.

From the engine point Mercedes-Benz has released only information on the C300 and C300 4MATIC. They both get a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which gives power of 214bhp and 370Nm of torque with power going to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DSG. It is expected that the C-Class Coupe engine will be like their sedan.

Euro-spec model will go on sale at the end of September while the US market will get the car next March. Except for the C63 AMG, this body style is not expected to be offered in India any time soon. 

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NXT edition of Datsun Go launched

Datsun has launched limited addition version of Go for Rs 4.09 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). This limited edition is based on the T variant and gets an extended accessories. It will be on sale from August to December this year across all Datsun showrooms.

Limited addition is based on the T variant, NXT Edition gets a rear parking sensor, Keyless entry, rear parcel tray, piano black finish for the cabin and chrome exhaust tips. The automaker, in a press release, has said that the accessories are worth Rs 20,000 but will be available for just Rs 5,000.

Mechanically, there are no changes to the GO hatchback. It is powered by a 1.2-litre three-pot mill that produces 67bhp/104Nm and has been mated to a five-speed manual.

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Ford launches Figo Aspire

Ford has launched the Figo Aspire sedan for Rs4.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The top-end diesel variant has been priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom).

It comes with both the petrol and diesel engine options in four trims levels – Ambiente, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Plus. The petrol variants are powered by the 1.2-litre engine gives power of 87bhp and 112Nm of torque. The diesel variants, have 1.5-litre TDCi turbocharged engine that is the most powerful in the segment which gives power of 99bhp and 215Nm of torque. Both of them come mated to the five-speed manual transmission. The ARAI fuel efficiency of the petrol and diesel engines is 18.16kmpl and 25.83kmpl respectively.

It is also available with 1.5-litre petrol engine which comes with the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The engine gives segment-leading 110bhp power and 136Nm and gives fuel efficiency of 17kmpl.

Ford Figo Aspire competes with the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest and Honda Amaze in the compact sedan segment. The car is available in seven colours - ruby red, sparkling gold, oxford white, tuxedo black, deep impact blue, ingot silver and smoke grey.

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Mercedes launched S 63 AMG in India

Mercedes launches S 63 AMG in India for rs 2.53 crore (ex-showroom Bengaluru). This is the tenth product of Mercedes in India this year and will be a CBU

This sedan is powered by a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which gives power of 577bhp and 900Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via the AMG Speedshift seven-speed dual clutch transmission. In addition to this S63 AMG sedan also gets magic body control and three drive modes-controlled, sport and manual.

On the exterior part front, the S63 gets an AMG spec body kit, 19-inch wheels and a quad exhaust. The cabin is the same as what is seen in the S63 AMG coupe and has now been trimmed out in black and silver. The S-Class badges have been replaced by AMG badges all around the cabin.

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Xclusive Edition of toyota etios launched

Toyota launched xclusive edition of etios for Rs 7.82 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the petrol variant and Rs 8.92 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the diesel variant. It gets cosmetic additions both externally and in the cabin but remains standard in terms of engine.

External changes include electrically adjustable chrome garnished ORVMs, door visors, Xclusive badges and most importantly a new blue metallic shade specially for this version.  However, in terms of colours, this car is available  in silver and white also.  Additions to the cabin include a gesture controlled touchscreen infotainment system, woodgrain finish for the instrument panel and arm rests and finally dual tone fabrics.

The engine remain unchanged with petrol version have1496cc four-cylinder engine that gives power of 88bhp/132Nm of torque while the diesel engine have 1364cc four-cylinder unit that gives power of 67bhp/170Nm of torque. Both engines are offered only with a five-speed manual.

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New mild hybrid version of ciaz will be launching soon

Maruti will launch hybrid version of ciaz soon. This is not a fully hybrid but milder version called SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki). This hybrid version willwill replace current on going model. This hybrid will assist the engine and improve efficiency.

The sales of on going model is drop close to 2000 units in July . Company has also stopped production of on going model as new model will be available soonsoon in the market. The dealer also giving discount on current model of Rs 25,000 cash discount under stock clearance, since the new car will be available soon.

The dealer sources also hinted that the Ciaz hybrid will use the same 1.3-litre diesel engine clubbed with the Suzuki SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) technology. Unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the SHVS is a mild hybrid that does not directly power the engine, but improves the efficiency by taking the load off the powertrain. The car will get a lithium-ion battery which will charge via regenerative braking and provide power for the idle start-stop. It would also reduce the load on the engine by providing the crank a helping hand in developing torque.

Not sure if the SHVS will also be mated to the petrol car, but this will be one of the first applications of the technology on a production car. The SHVS will easily bump up the fuel efficiency by around 10 to 15 per cent, which would make the Ciaz diesel one of the most efficient cars in India with an ARAI rating of close to 30kmpl. 

The updated Ciaz will be more expensive than the current model, but that will be compensated by the higher fuel efficiency that it will offer. The prices of the new car will probably be closer to the Hyundai Verna and Honda City, which cost about Rs 75,000 more for the base variant and around Rs 1.2 lakh for the top-end version.

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