The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium and is based on Volvo Y20 platform. In 2009, the Volvo XC60 was Volvo's best selling car. The XC60 concept was a preview of the production XC60. It included a glass roof and a newly styled grille, with a much larger Volvo logo along with the 'V' which is shaped on the Volvo, this was the first of Volvo's new 'DNA' which they are slowly implementing throughout the model range. The XC60 concept also included a new shifting mechanism, electronic bootlid, and 20 inch wheels. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008. North American models went on sale in early 2009 as a 2010 model, with a base MSRP of $37,200USD. The XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007, using a modified version of the Volvo Y20 platform. The Land Rover Discovery 4/LR3 will set the stage for these corporate siblings to enter the market, as much of the engineering and tuning of this CUV was done by Volvo in Sweden, only offroad capabilities were done at Land Rover in England. The project director for the XC60 is Lars Blenwall. In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 will be available, featuring a color-matching body kit, stiffer chassis and damping, and other unique exterior/interior trim.Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium and is based on Volvo Y20 platform. In 2009, the Volvo XC60 was Volvo's best selling car. The XC60 concept was a preview of the production XC60. It included a glass roof and a newly styled grille, with a much larger Volvo logo along with the 'V' which is shaped on the Volvo, this was the first of Volvo's new 'DNA' which they are slowly implementing throughout the model range. The XC60 concept also included a new shifting mechanism, electronic bootlid, and 20 inch wheels. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The production vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Sales began in Europe in the third quarter of 2008. North American models went on sale in early 2009 as a 2010 model, with a base MSRP of $37,200USD. The XC60 shares technology with the Land Rover Freelander of 2007, using a modified version of the Volvo Y20 platform. The Land Rover Discovery 4/LR3 will set the stage for these corporate siblings to enter the market, as much of the engineering and tuning of this CUV was done by Volvo in Sweden, only offroad capabilities were done at Land Rover in England. The project director for the XC60 is Lars Blenwall. In April 2010, an R-Design variant of the XC60 will be available, featuring a color-matching body kit, stiffer chassis and damping, and other unique exterior/interior trim.Mahindra Launches Verito: Sporty Styling Sedan Car in India
Verito to sport Mahindra badge and emblem
Styling elements added to unique proposition of space, mileage and performance
Competitively Mahindra Verito priced at Rs 4.82 lakh (petrol) & 5.62 lakh (diesel) for BS3 version pan India
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US $ 11.1 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of its sedan - the Verito. The new Verito retains the famed strengths of the Logan, while adding a new style with some key changes. Now equipped with several rugged and sporty styling elements, the Verito is all set to be the most exciting buy in the entry level sedan category for Indian consumers. It is competitively priced at Rs. 4.82 lakh (petrol BS3 version) & 5.62 lakh (Diesel BS3 version). The BS4 compliant version is also available for BS4 markets.
Verito which is derived from the Latin word 'Veritas' means truth and goes with the overall image of an honest, sensible and dependable car.
Powered by the Renault engine, the Verito is a sedan which remains true to itself and the consumer by offering the unique proposition of space, mileage and performance along with style. The exterior of this car is quite unique with ski racks and side cladding, which are available for the first time on a sedan in the Indian market. The chrome rear appliqué and rear spoiler increases the car's premium quotient and gives it a distinctive look at the rear. These new additions on the exterior align with the tough, rugged and sporty DNA of a Mahindra vehicle.
On the performance front, the Verito retains all the strengths of the Logan. The new Verito offers the same Renault drive train with the option of a 1.5 DCi CRDi diesel engine or 1.4 MPFI petrol engine. Equipped with this, the Verito offers an amazing 21.03 KMPL fuel efficiency (diesel mileage as per ARAI). The Verito remains the broadest car in its segment, offering unmatched cabin space. It also boasts of a spacious seating capacity and a boot space which is one of the largest, with 510 litre capacity.
Similar to the Logan, the Verito offers a host of safety and technology features like ABS with EBD, Driver Airbag, head restraint for all seats, side impact beams, driver information system etc. Further, a long wheel base of 2630 mm ensures a very smooth ride even on Indian roads.
Packed with class leading space, comfort, proven technology, safety features and a low running and maintenance cost, the Verito scores highly over its nearest competitors.
Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said “The Verito, with its unique value proposition aligns with the Mahindra DNA of offering tough, rugged and sporty vehicles. For the first time, we are using social media platforms to unveil a new product, reflecting alternative thinking. The earlier Logan will continue to get complete service and spares support from us.”
Features of the Verito
The Verito has several new features which include:
• Mahindra Logo
• New bold fog lamps
• Side cladding
• Roof rails/ski rack
• Rear Chrome appliqué
• New Upholstery
• New Colour – Twilight Blue
About The Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology and vacation ownership. Mahindra has a presence in the automotive industry, agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence, energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and two wheelers.
A US $ 11.1 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 117,000 people in over 100 countries.
Dun & Bradstreet, the world's leading source of global business information, knowledge and insight, recently ranked Mahindra at No. 1 in the automobile sector in its list of India's Top 500 Companies. In 2010, Mahindra was featured in the Forbes Asian Fab 50 list and the Credit Suisse Great Brands of Tomorrow.
Its flagship company Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has also earned the distinction of being the only Indian automobile manufacturer to feature in the top 10 list of the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index in India - 2010, created by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
In 2011, Mahindra acquired a majority stake in Korea's SsangYong Motor Company.
2011 Bajaj Discover 125cc Price Around Rs. 45K Launched in India

Bajaj Auto launched new Bajaj Discover 125cc bike with DTS-i power. Bajaj Discover 125cc DTS-i will be addition to Bajaj Discover bike family of Discover 100 and the Discover 150 models.
S.Sridhar, President Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto said “Although we are riding high on the success of the Discover 100 and the Discover 150, there is still a significant base of commuters who prefer an optimum combination of mileage & power. The Discover 125 is expected to cater to the unfulfilled need of the above set of commuters and spread the Discover excitement across the commuter segment,”
Country’s second largest two wheeler maker launched the DTS-i powered Discover 100 in July 2009. This strong and sporty bike offered outstanding mileage and was an instant success in a market hitherto completely dominated by Hero Honda executive bikes. It reached volumes of 80000+ per month within a year of its launch.It next launched the Discover 150 in May 2010 which gave the Indian consumer an opportunity to own a 150cc commuter at an affordable price. This flanking strategy against its major competitor has given instant results with another 35,000 bikes being contributed by this powerful variant.
Bajaj Discover 125cc Price in India:
Bajaj Discover 125cc price at Rs. 45,500/- (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be launched in phase-wise manner across the country.
2011 Volkswagen Passat Price @ Rs. 20.80 Lakhs Launched in India

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer unveiled the all-new Passat with the highly innovative BlueMotion Technologies for India today.
The all-new Passat will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions, starting at 20.80 lakh ex showroom Delhi. Sales of the all new Passat will start with the Highline and Comfortline which will later be followed by the Trendline.
Speaking about this new launch, Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We started our journey in India with the introduction of the Passat in 2007, and three successful years later it gives us great pleasure to bring the latest generation to the market.
The all-new Passat will be exclusively available with BlueMotion Technologies in India and the distinctive innovations will work together to achieve good fuel efficiency and reduced emissions without depriving customers from the fun of driving.
It is a design into the future with upgraded comfort, convenience, quality and safety, and more importantly cleaner and extremely fuel efficient.”
Mr. Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing and PR Volkswagen Group Sales Pvt. Ltd. added by saying, “The Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to sustainability is translated through the innovations of the BlueMotion Technologies. These efficient technologies have been implemented in a range of Volkswagen cars and are among the cleanest and most fuel efficient in the world. The introduction of the all-new Passat further emphasizes Volkswagen Brand’s commitment to India.”
Source: Volkswagen
Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 5 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Accent 2011 edition. The exteriors of the Accent gets a new look with chrome finish front grille lending a premium look. The body colored waistline molding now comes with chrome inserts to enhance the elegance. Also, the chrome garnish over license plate gives a classic look to the Accent 2011 edition.
Commenting on the new offering, Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, "The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular".
Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition Price in India:
The Hyundai Accent 2011 edition will be available with a special price of Rs 501,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi)
The Accent which was launched in 1999 has won many awards including top ranks in the prestigious Hyundai Accent has topped the JD Power Asia Pacific IQS for 2002 and the APEAL study for 2001 and 2002.JD Power Asia Pacific ‘IQS' and ‘APEAL' studies. The wooden finish interiors, leather-wrapped gear knob & steering wheel, rear defogger and front & rear power windows come as part of the standard package in the Accent. It is also available with alternate fuel options such as CNG and LPG. Sold in the Indian as well as overseas markets, the highly popular Accent has sold over 3 lakh units.
Source: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL)
Honda CBR250R 250cc Bike Launched in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 1.5 Lakh

Rev up the ignition to silence your buzzing thoughts. Mount the drop-dead styled CBR 250R and head out. With every mile, you will discover something new. The unrivaled comfort. The superb throttle. The fun of maneuvering. You will know the unknown about the CBR.
Honda CBR250R Price in India:
- Honda CBR250R ABS Price will be around 1.7 Lakh Rs.
- Honda CBR250R non-ABS price will be around 1.5 Lakh Rs.
Honda CBR250R will be available in 3 colours like Red, Black and Silver.
Honda CBR250R will give good competition to Kawasaki Ninja, Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache and Hero Honda Karizma. Honda CBR250R will be a great addition to the bike family for Honda in India.
Honda CBR250R Features:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/features.html
Honda CBR250R Specifications:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/specifications.html
Honda CBR250R Price in Different Cities of India:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/price.asp
Honda CBR250R Dealer Locator:
http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/cbr250r/dealer.asp
New Audi Q5 in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 39 Lakhs

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer has announced the launch of the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro, the most recent addition to the highly successful luxury SUV in India. The new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q is priced at Rs3,905,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra). Deliveries to customers will begin in April 2011.
“We are confident that the addition of the powerful 2.0 TDI q engine to the Audi Q5 range in India will strengthen and sustain our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment. The all new Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q, resonates higher efficiency and dynamic performance with its new engine and refreshed array of characteristics, that reflect our core brand essence of „Vorsprung durch Technik‟,” said Michael Perschke, Head – Audi India.
The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI q with 125kW / 170 hp reaches a maximum torque of 350 Nm 1,750 rpm and develops its power evenly, leading to a fascinating driving experience. It is equipped with the dynamic 7–speed automatic S tronic transmission, which is impressive for its short, sporty shift times and smooth gearshift across the entire spread between the shortest and the longest ratios. 2/3
The Audi Q5 range is also powered by a petrol engine – the 2.0 TFSI q and a diesel engine – the 3.0 TDI q. The new 2.0 TDI q engine would be available as CKD.
Audi India sold 3003 cars in 2010, exceeding targets yet again to achieve record growth of 81%. “This encouraging performance reinforces the increased aspiration for technical finesse and progressive sophistication among luxury automotive customers in India. Audi India will continue to expand its product line up and deliver path breaking and award winning cars to cater to this rising need,” added Michael Perschke.
Audi India is also focused at strengthening its dealer network across India. This year, the brand with the four rings has already opened showrooms in Delhi and Chennai with Ludhiana to follow soon. Last year, the company inaugurated showrooms in Mumbai West, Kolkata, Jaipur and Bengaluru.
The Audi model range in India includes Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi TT, the super sports car Audi R8 and the recently launched Audi R8 Spyder available across the country: in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Mumbai West and Pune. Further developments include Surat, Mumbai South, Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow and Delhi West.
Source: Audi India
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