Maruti to fix oil leakage in 6,000 Altos
Maruti Alto
Maruti Suzuki has announced fixing of the 6,000 Altos that are reported to have an oil leakage causing engine starting problem. The cars affected by the problem are the ones produced during the month of April. The company has given orders to its sales network centres and service workshops to check and repair the affected Altos and denied it of being a recall. Read more
Maruti Suzuki Alto K-Series Spotted at the IIMS 2010
Suzuki motors has put on display their latest Indian offering the Alto K-Series at the IIMS 2010 Indonesia. The car has already created a buzz in the Indian auto blogosphere with its spy pics and leaked brochure image. It is expected to go on sale sometime next month in the Indian market.
Company is displaying the car at the show as a prospective launch in the Indonesian market. It is reported to have the same 1.0L engine mated to a CVT transmission for Indonesia while the Indian version will get a 5-speed manual transmission.
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BMW halts production of the M6
2009 BMW M6
BMW has stopped producing the M6 coupe ahead of the launch of a new model. BMW is expected to unveil its next-generation 6-Series at the Paris motor show in September.
Yamamoto replaces Chandhok again for the Hungary GP this weekend
HRT has decided to give Karun’s seat yet again to the Japanese driver Sakon Yamamoto. Yamamoto has been given Karun’s race seat for the second time reportedly due to a $5 million sponsorship. Selection of the Japanese driver even after a relatively poor performance during the qualifying session of the German GP raises a few question on the team’s selection. Read more
Porsche to launch Panamera Hybrid next year
Porsche has confirmed its plans to expand firm’s hybrid technology offering from its SUV Cayenne to its four-door coupe Panamera. The car will be company’s second model to feature its full parallel hybrid technology which will help reduce car’s fuel consumption. Read more
Bajaj Avenger 220 Launched at a price tag of 69,000 rupees
Bajaj has finally launched new Avenger with a bigger 220cc engine. The bike now produces a peak power of 19.03 Ps and a peak torque of 17.5 Nm. The bike has been given a DC ignition system with low trigger start rpm to ensure easy button start. It also comes with a DC circuit that gives it a constant light beam at all riding speeds. Further improvements like dual density seating, battery charge level indicator on the tank, maintenance free battery etc. have been made to provide greater comfort and ease for cruising along the winding highways. Priced at Rs 69000/- ex-Delhi showroom, the 220cc Avenger DTS-i has been launched with a stepped up warranty of 18 months. Read more
125cc Yamaha SS125 launched
Yamaha SS125
Yamaha India has launched its latest offering for the volume segment of the market. The SS125 marks Yamaha’s re-entry into the mainstream bike market flooded with 125cc bikes.
2010 Neste Oil Rally Finland: Preview
Mikko Hirvonen won last years 1000 Lakes Rally
The fastest, most exciting rally of the season commences on Thursday. 2010 Neste Oil Rally Finland or the 1000 Lakes Rally as it is appropriately called by rally goers around the world is based in Jyvaskyla the traditional capital of Rally Finland. It is Mikko Hirvonen’s home event and he is proud of winning here in 2009. Can Mikko do it again?
Skoda Octavia replacement based on Volkswagen Vento?
2011 Skoda Octavia
Skoda is Volkswagen’s subsidiary and the whole world knows that. What most folks don’t know is that the Skoda Laura and Superb share plenty of components with Volkswagen cars ranging from DSG gearboxes to Volkswagen TSI engines. After the tank like Skoda Octavia was finally discontinued in India, it left Skoda India with a gaping hole in it’s product portfolio. Read more
Audi A7 leaks out on day of launch
Audi A7 Sportback
The Audi A7 sportback is set to make its debut at the Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich today. However, images of the car are already on the internet.
An all electric Porsche Boxter to take on the Tesla roadster
The EV will be based on the Porsche Boxter
Porsche will offer an all electric sports car that will rival the Tesla roadster. CEO Michael Macht said the firm would “definitely be offering an electric sports car in future” but added: “Such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche.”
2010 German GP : Ferrari 1-2 with Alonso taking the top spot
Fernando Alonso led Ferrari to a 1-2 finish with a controversial victory at the 2010 German GP. Sebastian Vettel, who performed exceptionally well during the qualifying session couldn’t retain his pole position and lost it to the two ferraris at the very beginning of the race. Felipe Massa took full advantage of Vettel’s bad start and went ahead to claim the number one spot. The race saw the two ferrari drivers fight out for the top stop till a controversial move by Massa saw Alonso taking the top position and retaining it till the chequered flag. Read more
Next-Gen Honda Civic spied
2012 honda civic spied testing in Germany
Earlier on Indiancarsbikes we reported about the new generation, ninth to be precise , Honda Civic. Which will be headed towards Indian shores after its launch by 2012. Now, we’ve got hold of some spy shots of the new car that were taken on German roads a few days back.
“How’s that for a punchline?”- Nissan UK takes on Porsche and Audi
The resurrection of the GT-R “Godzilla” has transformed Nissan to a force to reckon with in the premier league of sports cars. Now with the new Nissan 370Z fetching rave reviews even from the hard-to-impress Jeremy Clarkson, competitors of “the Z” are having sleepless nights. To stab the rivals deeper in their hearts, Nissan UK has come up with a double-edged ad campaign featuring its Frankenstein monsters which challenges them Germans head-on. Read more
2010 German GP: Qualifying
Vettel on pole for home race
Ferrari finally returned to the top of the time sheets in the second free practice at Hockenheim. Alonso posted a time of 1’16.265 followed by Vettel and Massa. Qualifying started on a green track (without any rubber laid on the tarmac) thanks to an overnight shower. Almost all the drivers seemed to struggle on the harder compound tyres with little or no grip. This was made evident by the crash of Force India driver Tonio Liuzzi. Liuzzi ran a bit wide into the last corner and spun-off crashing into the pit wall. The stewards had to stop the race while the debris was recoverd.
