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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 | Car Review | Car Advice | Launch | Specifications


Last year in the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, Porsche's 911 GT3 R Hybrid held the lead for more than eight hours before problems unrelated to the hybrid system saw it relegated through the field. The organizer of the event thought the performance potential of the vehicle was so auspicious that for this year it crippled the rear-mounted petrol engine's performance to just 448 bhp. 




So Porsche built a completely new vehicle to the same design around the new regulations, lowered the weight, upped the electrical drive to the front wheels to 200 bhp and set out to run the same lap times. Not only did it achieve the same lap times, it delivered even better fuel consumption, and four hours after the start of this year's race, it hit the lead once more ...

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Nissan Testing Electric Version of NV200 Compact Commercial Van


Nissan has announced it will begin global proving tests of an electric vehicle based on its NV200 compact commercial van this month. Since going on sale is Europe and Japan in 2009, the gasoline-fueled NV200 compact commercial van has picked up numerous awards. It was also also recently chosen as the next generation New York taxi, so the announcement of an electric version offers up the possibility that at least some of New York's iconic yellow cabs may soon be getting a green tinge.


To evaluate the electrified NV200's capabilities under normal customer usage conditions, the first phase of testing will see one vehicle provided to the Japan Post Service to carry out postal collection and delivery tasks for approximately two months in the city of Yokohama. Following this, other companies will carry out similar proving tests in Japan and Europe.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Audi Quattro Coupe may be produced in 2-3 years


The Audi Quattro Concept was first showed in the 2010 Paris Motor Show, also it really sparked the eye of numerous visitors. With favorable reaction in the public, word has it that Audi is seriously thinking about turning the idea model into reality to celebrate its original Quattro’s 30th anniversary.




Based on a report from the Inside Line, Audi will make a decision whether allow it the production of the Audi Quattro by this September in the course of the Frankfurt Motor Show. 

Toyota Scion iQ Electric Car To Launch In 2012 | Officially Confirms | US | Car Review | Automotive


At its annual U.S. national dealer meeting held in Las Vegas at the end of June, Toyota confirmed the launch dates for its Prius family are still on track despite complications arising following the disasters that hit Japan on March 11, saying production is expected to return to normal levels in Japan after July. 




The company also raised a few eyebrows with the announcement that the all-electric Scion iQ EV microcar that was on show in Geneva earlier this year is set to arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2012.

Honda Civic Review | Model | Specifications | Price | Launch | Latest Car


Honda Siel Cars India today launched the new Honda Civic with sunroof. The new car was unveiled in the presence of Bollywood personalities and received a huge applaud. The sunroof was added post customer's feedback who chose this feature to be the most desirable one in this car. The sunroof offers the new Honda Civic a panoramic effect making it to appear larger and brighter. The company has also added a new shade to its color scheme, Urban Titanium to spruce up the car a bit more.



Rs 12,21,500 - 14,41,600

September 15, 2010 - If you are going to buy a Honda Civic, then it is the right time to go for it as its manufacturing company, HSCI, has launched special edition Honda Civic for the festive season. This special edition Honda Civic is added with special edition badge, trunk spoiler, side step illumination and rear windscreen sunshade. The company has unveiled the special edition car to celebrate the Grand Honda Fest, an annual Honda event.