HONDA CIVIC HYBRID ON INDIAN ROADS IN 2008

To drive an Hybrid car Indians will not have to wait for longtime because Honda Siel Car is going to launch Civic hybrid in India in 2008 summer.
While attempts to move over to alternative and renewable fuel have been made in India with liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas and bio-diesel powered cars, the Civic hybrid will be the first mass produced hybrid car to hit Indian roads. The idea of Honda is to bring an environment friendly technology to India.

While the chassis and the body of the car are largely unchanged, the hybrid version has a combustion engine integrated with an electric powered motor, which recharges when the car is running. The car automatically shifts between the two sources of power, depending on the requirement and also uses them simultaneously.Civic has a specific breaking system, which recharges the battery every time you use the breaks.

As a result, the car burns less fuel and provides a mileage which is double of the petrol version at around 20 kmpl. Compared with the petrol version which turns out a 130bhp, the hybrid model will give around 110bhp.
price for Honda Civic hybrid will be nearly Rs 20 lakh.

HYUNDAI HYBRID CAR

BMW 3 Series – the 320i, 325i and 320d

Going in for a new luxury sedan? wait do gave a look to BMW's 3 Series "German luxury car" has a looks quite like the BMW 5 Series and is equally roomy with increased the dimensions. To our surprise two trim options petrol and diesel engine versions are being manufacturing in India.

BMW 3 Series – the 320i, 325i and 320d -is considered as big dady of luxury car with a price tag of Rs.26 lakhs .
The four-cylinder petrol power unit for the BMW 3 Series Sedan is a true athlete consumption: 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 kmand four-cylinder diesel power unit needs less than 6 litres of fuel per 100 km, and reaches its maximum engine speed at just 2,000 rpm.
The three models sold in India come with the following specifications:BMW 320i/325i/330i
Price Rs 27-32 lakh (est)
Engine 1995cc/2497cc/2996cc,petrol
Power 150bhp/218bhp/258bhp
Torque 20.39kgm/28.49kgm/30.59kgm
Kerb weight 1435-1555kg
Installation Longitudinal, front, rear-wheel drive
L/W/H 4520/2013/1421mm W’base 2760mm

The fuel tank filler flap is integrated in the central locking system.alarm system, automatic air conditioning, automatic transmission, car telephone preparation (subject to availability of service provider), 6-CD changer and central locking with electronic, immobiliser and crash sensor. HiFi loudspeaker system and BMW Professional Radio are of superlative quality.Depending on the model, there is a glass roof.

Other Accessories: electric green stripe windscreen, and headlight washer system, interior mirror with automatic, anti-dazzle, interior/Exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Leather steering wheel, Metallic paintwork multifunction steering wheel, on-board computer, including check control, on-board monitor with TV function, park distance control, front and rear, park distance control, rear. A rain sensor ensures you do not have to take your hands of the steering when the rain starts. There is a rear centre armrest with, two upholders, seat adjustment, electric with memory function for driver’s seat. A sports leather steering wheel improves the grip and enhances the sports-car-like handling and ride.

Safety:A precisely-designed network of suspension, engine management, brakes and tyres, plus an array of electronic sensors The six standard airbags are deployed as needed. The restraint system, featuring seatbelt tensioners and force limiters, delivers split-second protection for the Sedan's occupants, should a collision be unavoidable.

Offers a warranty for the bodywork of 12 years and three years for the paintwork. For the entire automobile (excluding the replacement of worn parts), Original BMW parts as well as Original BMW accessories, BMW offers a warranty of two years regardless of the mileage.
source:bmw.in

Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen German car company is making Indian debut with its latest and popular sedan model Passat for those who have the taste for the extraordinaryfeatures and powerful performance. can experience genuine enthusiasm with Passat.
The chrome elements, alloy wheels and exclusive interior assert the need for uniqueness and make you stand out in the crowd. Discover Passat – the elegant vehicle.

The all new Volkswagen Passat will be sold in two diesel versions and will be powered by four cylinder 2000 cc TDi 2.0 litre engine that will generate maximum power of 140 BHP and torque of 320 Nm @t 1750-2500 RPM.accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 9.8 seconds
A newly developed balancer shaft module is fitted so that vibration on this engine is reduced to a minimum. This ensures exceptionally smooth running and therefore more comfort inside the vehicle.
Volkswagen Passat has a price tag of Rs 25-28 lacs.

Multi-function steering wheel:The leather-covered multi-function steering wheel features an operating facility for gear-change, multi-function display and radio. Shift paddles enable you to operate the 6-speed automatic DSG gearbox without taking your hands off.

Five stars for safety: In the Euro NCAP crash test the Passat achieved the top five-star rating for occupant protection. With a whole range of new generation safety features the Passat provides the highest level of safety possible.

passot spell more competition in Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 series and Audi A4 category.

Xenitis Group launched a 100cc mobike for Rs 19,990

Riding own BIKE is not impossible,Xenitis Group has proved by launch of a 100cc mobike for Rs 19,990, with equated monthly instalments (EMIs) fixed at Rs 490.
Xenitis the first company which rolled out sub-10,000 PCs (five years ago) and India’s first laptop to be priced under Rs 20,000(recently) has now launched a 100cc motorcycle for under Rs 20,000.
Xenitis set up its two-wheeler manufacturing plant in West Bengal in April this year at an investment of Rs 300 crore , it is manufacturing close to 30,000 two-wheelers every month .

The Xenitis bike will be sold under the Global brandname, and with self-starter, halogen headlamp and integrated instrument panel, is priced at par with the global selling price of such motorcycles, said Ghosh, implying that Indian companies are presently selling motorbikes at artificially inflated prices.
Global Auto’s Rock 100cc is featured with 4-stroke engine, electronic self start and kick start facility, tachometer, gear indicator, aerodynamic headlight with halogen bulbs, the low price point and the 115-km per km mileage were the two factors that would enable the bike to penetrate mass markets.

Hero Honda is one of the prominent players in the 100cc segment, with models such as the CD Dawn and the CD Deluxe priced between Rs 31,000 and 35,000. Bajaj Auto is planning to replace its 100cc models with 125cc ones. TVS Motor Company has the StaR series, with models such as the StaR, the StaRCity and the StaRSport, which are priced between Rs 32,000 and Rs 35,000. The Yamaha Alba, a 106cc bike, is available for Rs 43,500.

Xenitis also plans to roll out 150cc gearless scooters, as well as 150cc and 200cc motorcycles and 250cc cruiser bikes soon all based on such aggressive pricing.

Hyundai i10 finally launched

Hyundai i10, the new city small car has been finally launched. India is the first and only country in which the Hyundai i10 is made.The i10, A-Class Car is expected to be between Rs 3.39 lakh and Rs 4.90 lakh.
The Hyundai i10 has a 1.1 litre 65 bhp engine, the same as the one in Hyundai Kia Picanto sold abroad. However, there is less CO2 emission than in the Picanto. The Hyundai i10 also comes with a diesel option which have a 1200 cc diesel engine. Hyundai has also fitted airbags for all passengers. This is makes it a first for any small car in India to offer airbags as standard fitting. The i10 will options for a manual transmission or an automatic transmission.

The Hyundai i10 in India will have air conditioning as standard accessory; All i10s will have power windows in the front, central locking, power steering, tinted glass, 14 inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers and a CD player.

The i10 is 3,565mm long and 1,595mm wide. It has a 2,380mm wheelbase. The i10 has improved power and reduced weight, by using a kappa engine which uses an aluminium cylinder block.

Some of the features of Hyundai i10 include seatbelt pretensioners, factory-fitted sunroof, leather steering wheel cover, and a rear spoiler. The i10 will roll out in four variants - Hyundai i10 D-Lite, Hyundai i10 Era, Hyundai i10 Magna and the automatic version Hyundai i10 D-Auto. All models come with impact-sensing auto door unlock system.


The i10 is the latest in the Hyundai i-series of cars. It has already launched the i30 in Europe. i10 is being launched for the first time in India. It will be followed by the i20.
i 10 D-Lite (Solid) 339026
i 10 D-Lite (Metalic) 342770
i 10 Era (Solid) 374510
i 10 Era (Metalic) 378253
i 10 Magna (Solid) 398515
i 10 Magna (Metalic) 402259
i 10 Magna-O (Solid) 474758
i 10 Magna - O (Metalic) 478502
i 10 Magna-O with Sunroof (Solid) 490475
i 10 Magna - O with Sunroof (Metalic) 494218
source:hyundai