Hyundai launches the Grand i10, while BMW gets the 1 Series

With the festive season inching closer, the number of car launches are on a rise. The Grand i10 has been launched in India, and soon the global unveiling will happen at the Frankfurt Motor Show. India is an important market for the Korean manufacturer and hence we see the launch happening first in our market, and even the Grand i10 has been tweaked for Indian market conditions.

The BMW 1 Series is now the entry-level vehicle for the Munich based manufacturer. This hatchback will be available with a 1.6-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel, both powering the rear wheels through a eight-speed automatic transmission. Starting next week, we will have the Frankfurt Motor Show that will unveil several new vehicles that will be slated for Indian launch as well. The Audi A8 facelift, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Jaguar crossover— though in the concept stage at the moment— Hyundai i10, Suzuki SUV, Nissan X-Trail, Honda Civic Tourer.

Hyundai Grand i10 Launched at Rs. 4.30 lakh



India's second largest carmaker Hyundai Motors India has finally launched the much anticipated Grand i10 in India today. The petrol variants of the vehicle are priced in the range of Rs 4.30 lakh- 5.48 lakh, while the diesel variants are priced at Rs 5.24 lakh- 6.41 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi). The Hyundai Grand i10 has been offered in total four trims- Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta, available both in petrol and diesel versions. There will also be a Asta (O) trim for both petrol and diesel version. The vehicle will also make its global debut at the coming Frankfurt Motor Show, but India has become the first market to inspect both its unveiling and the launch. The Grand i10 will be made available in eight different colour options- Golden Orange, Phantom Black, Wine Red, Stardust, Sleek Silver, Silky Beige,Twilight Blue and Pure White. Read more

BMW launches the 1 Series for Rs 20.9 lakhs



BMW launches the 1 Series with two engines 116i and 118d, one being a petrol and other diesel respectively. These engines come mated to an eight speed transmission. All the models will get ECO PRO or better fuel efficiency. It gets the start stop engine button, run flat tyres, 50:50 weight distribution. Read more

2014 Land Rover Discovery revealed; world premier at Frankfurt



Land Rover has officially revealed the refreshed 2014 Discovery, which now receives a new look, new badging, new fuel stretching technology, improved audio systems and the new range of driver assistance, comfort and safety features. The 2014 Discovery has been spotted number of times on the streets during its test runs, and is all set to make its world premier at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Read more

Tata Motors to develop 4-8 new cars on Advanced Modular Platform



We reported earlier that Tata Motors, India's leading automaker is working on an advanced modular product (AMP) platform to develop a new range of passenger vehicles. With this architecture, the homegrown carmaker is aiming to target the global automakers, which are using the common platforms to build their vehicles. Tata Motors has an ambition to improve its market share in India and to expand its brand image in the global markets, and this strategy will surely help the company to achieve its ambitious plans of international market expansion and improving local market share. Read more

Made-in-India Nissan Micra launched in Europe



Last month, Nissan India launched the new Micra hatchback in the Indian car market, now the same new Micra has been launched in 32 different European markets. The new Micra is built at four centres globally and sold worldwide. All cars headed for European markets are made in India, with the three other production sites being in Thailand, Mexico and China. The new Micra has a completely new exterior look, improved interior and bursting with new technology. Over seven million Micras have been sold since the vehicle first introduced more than 30 years ago. The European version of the new Micra was first revealed in Milan in early June. Read more

Nissan announces Frankfurt plans; new X-Trail SUV on cards



Nissan, the Japanese automaker has announced its plans for the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, which includes the next generation X-Trail. The current generation X-Trail SUV has been around for quite sometime , and it now requires a facelift to attract the buyers and to counter the ongoing competition. And, no better occasion than the 65th renowned IAA Frankfurt Motor Show is to showcase the vehicle. Read More

The new S model for the Bentley Continental



The appeal of the world’s most stylish, luxury grand tourer is enhanced with the introduction of the new, sporting Continental GT V8 S. Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new GT V8 S models bring added excitement to the Continental range with lowered and retuned sports suspension, sharper steering, dramatic ‘S’ signature styling cues and a distinctive soundtrack from the uprated V8 engine. Read more

Mercedes-Benz gives India its first Young Star Driver



Mercedes-Benz India, CEO Mr.Eberhard Kern and FMSCI president Vicky Chandhok flagged off a one of a kind search for racing talents in India with the Mercedes Benz Young Star Driver initiative. The German company is providing winners with a dream come true opportunity by giving wings to the young aspirants and their racing careers. Read more

Audi to display 700bhp plug-in hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show



In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Sport quattro - the musclebound short-wheelbase coupe originally conceived for the rally stages - Audi will unveil its conceptual successor at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi Sport quattro concept show car continues the grand quattro tradition, with a stunning coupe silhouette and plug-in hybrid drive delivering a system output of 700bhp. Read more

Nissan Terrano more details out ; Seven variants



Few days back, Nissan India had unveiled the much-anticipated Terrano compact crossover based on the highly successful Renault Duster. The company has officially started taking pre-orders of the Terrano. The vehicle is all set to hit the Indian shores by the end of September or by early October, and is expected to be priced around Rs. 8.50 lakh for the entry level variant. Read more

Jaguar to showcase the C-X17 concept at Frankfurt. Teases with an image



The C-X17 has been created as a design study to introduce Jaguar’s new aluminium architecture. This will be the new Jaguar crossover, which could be called as the XQ or the Q. Last time around, the company had showcased the C-X15 concept at the last Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011. This time it is the C-X17. This will be an all-wheel drive and will be focused more towards performance than off roading. This will be more of a soft-roader. Land Rover had showcased the DC100 Concept Defender, which is slated for a launch in 2015 and this time it will be the hybrids that will make their way to the show. Read more

Mclaren coming to India in 2015, Spyker by this year end



Mclaren Automotive is on an expansion phase and the company recently doubled its annual production capacity with the new Chinese market in target. The company has been looking for an expansion and recently even the Mclaren Formula 1 team announced its separation from the Mercedes-Benz AMG team. For the next season, Mclaren will buy the engine from Mercedes-Benz and the year after that, the Woking-based manufacturer has signed a deal with Honda. Read more

Over 40 million Toyota Corollas sold across the globe



Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has now announced that overall sales of the Toyota "Corolla" surpassed 40 million in July, reaching 40.01 million units. The Corolla accounts for one in every five vehicles sold by Toyota in its 76-years of history. Moreover, the company sold over 1 million units just four years after its launch. Read more

Lexus LF-NX Crossover Concept debut at Frankfurt Motor Show



Just five days more, we will have the grand 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, which will host number of new cars, hybrids, innovative technologies and many more. Lexus will showcase a new compact crossover concept, the LF-NX at the 2013 Frankfurt event. The LF-NX concept is powered by a new variant of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system tuned for SUV performance. Read more

Ford is on rise; courtesy EcoSport



The long wait for the Ford EcoSport was finally over on June 26, 2013, when the company introduced the compact SUV at a very aggressive pricing of Rs. 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom. Delhi). The compact crossover received an overwhelming response from buyers across the nation, and the pre-orders were reached 30,000 mark in just 17 days, Incredible! Now, the Ford India says that the EcoSport compact SUV has managed to cross 40,000 bookings mark since its introduction. Read more

Tata Nano Diesel launch by 2014



While most were only guessing the launch dates and months for Tata Nano diesel in India, Tata Motors' MD Karl Slym revealed the company's plans of introducing it by the next financial year, which means in 2014. However, he didn't specify the exact time when the company is planning to roll out the Nano diesel, he told Reuters yesterday that "The diesel Nano is still ahead, but not launched yet... This financial year".  Read more

New Honda Jazz/Fit launching tomorrow in Japan; more details out



Honda Motor Company, the Japanese automaker has revealed more details of the all-new Fit/Jazz and Fit Hybrid. The vehicles are scheduled to be launched in the Japanese auto market tomorrow on September 6, 2013. The all-new Fit/Jazz retains the design concept of the original model, and features a completely redesigned powertrain an body and offers a whole new level of interior comfort, fuel economy, styling and driving performance. Read more

Hyundai Compact SUV is on Cards for India



India's second largest carmaker Hyundai Motors India that rolled out the much anticipated compact hatchback Grand i10 recently, is also planning to roll out few more compact products in coming two years. A compact SUV and a compact sedan is what we are sure of, there will also be a compact MPV. The compact SUV is still under development, but the car was caught testing few months back in Korea, which further strengthens our claim. However, few months back, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) MD & CEO Bo Shin Seo had said that the company is developing a compact SUV, which will be launched soon. Read more

New Entry level Nissan Micra XE Diesel variant launched at Rs 5.57 lakh



Japanese auto major Nissan that successfully launched the premium New Micra range in India in July has now rolled out a more affordable diesel variant of the car called the Micra XE at Rs 5.57 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The launch of the Micra XE diesel now takes the total number of variants to 12 in India, which means more options for buyers. The company has also updated the same on its official website and the features the new XE diesel carries. Like other variants, Micra XE too has been made available in a range of six colours: Olive Green (new), Turquoise Blue (new), Blade Silver, Storm White, Onyx Black and Brick Red. Read more

Volkswagen Cross Polo Review



The attraction towards compact SUVs is on a rise amongst Indian car buyers. The Ecosport has received an overwhelming in its initial stage, the Duster has been a hit too. The Volkswagen Group has a different thinking and the company has introduced the rugged version of its hatchback the Polo and this product is known as the Cross Polo. Read more

Dust-kicking Gateaway



Well, as far as the Gang of Dusters is concerned, the way the Indian car market is evolving, I think that several other parts of the country will soon be hit by this gang. And it shouldn't come as a surprise if other such quaintly named gangs promoted by other manufacturers also decide to have some fun on Indian roads. Tata Motors (Full Throttle) and Mahindra (Mahindra Adventure) have been in the fray for quite some time and have been organizing motoring events to provide some much needed excitement to their customers; in the process they also get an opportunity to showcase their products’ capabilities. Read more

Amazing roadtrip



India is an extremely diverse country when it comes to food, language, religion, culture and even Gods. Having travelled across the country, there is always the urge to see other parts of the country and as Octane Addict drive on new roads. Something similar happened this time, driving from the West Coast of India to the East Coast passing through Kanyakumari. That’s a new road and untouched Indian terrain for me, how could I miss it? Read more

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