Range Rover Sport launched, festive season closes in

Range Rover Sport has been launched for Rs 1.09 crore onwards (ex-showroom Mumbai, pre-octroi) and Land Rover is confident about this product’s success. This is the first Range Rover Sport that is based on the Range Rover platform and has an aluminium body shell reducing its weight by 420kgs over its predecessor.

This will be available with 3.0-litre V6 diesel and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine variants. 

As we inch closer to the festive season, manufacturers are gearing up with their manufacturing, to be prepared to meet the demands. Volvo will also introduce the facelift versions of the XC60 and S60. If you have missed out on this week’s news stories, please read the following highlights.

Nissan Evalia facelift launched at Rs 8.78 lakh

Nissan India has silently introduced a facelifted version of the Evalia MPV in the Indian car market. The company has also added a new top spec XV S variant to the lineup, and it is priced at Rs. 10.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new variant costs Rs. 30,000 more than the previous top end XV model. The Japanese automaker has also updated its official website, providing some valuable information about the updates given to the MPV. Read more 

 Honda Mobilio MPV previewed for Customer feedback

 

Honda, the Japanese automaker is trying everything to promote its all-new Mobilio MPV. Showcased at the 2013 Indonesia Motor Show, the Mobilio MPV has been put on display to get the customer feedback. The Brio based MPV will go for the production in early 2014 at the company's production facility in West Java, Indonesia. The vehicle will also make its way to the Indian car market by the next year, and the company might also showcase the MPV at the upcoming 2014 Indian Auto Expo. Read more

 Maruti to unveil three new cars at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo

  

Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up for the upcoming 2014 Indian Auto Expo, where the company aims to unveil several new cars and new engine technology. We studied that the country's largest carmaker will unveil at least three new cars at the grand event. We earlier reported that Maruti will present the all-new SX4, which will replace the current generation SX4, at the Expo. Moreover, the company is likely to display a compact SUV and an all-new hatchback, which will come as the replacement for the A-Star and Estilo in India. Read more

 The Hybrid Silk Trail ends in Mumbai

  

The team of the Land Rover Silk Trail 2013 celebrates the completion of the Expedition, which started in Germany and the United Kingdom.  The journey took them through various terrains, passing some of the world’s most challenging roads and passes across 12 countries covering 16,000 kms. The trail ends in Mumbai, India – The Home of the Parent, TATA. Read more

 All-new Maruti SX4 launch by first quarter of 2014

  

Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest car manufacturer is aiming to launch an-all new mid-size sedan, which will replace the current generation SX4. The SX4 sedan has never been a top-selling sedan for the company, and it requires a makeover to create some enthusiasm among the car buyers. The new sedan (codenamed YL1) has been spotted testing quite a number of time in India, and our close sources suggest that the vehicle will be unveiled at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. Moreover, the company will launch the new sedan soon after the Expo or by the end of the first quarter of 2014. Read more

 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG to debut at 2013 LA Motor Show

  

Los Angeles Motor Show is all set to sizzle the world of automotive by featuring the global debut of 22 new vehicles and 56 overall. All the globally recognized carmakers are eager to present their latest products to woo the crowd. While BMW will unveil the 4 Series Convertible, its rival Mercedes-Benz is all set to present its all-new S65 AMG at the LA Motor Show. Read More

 British Team drives from London to Cape Town in 10 days

  

A British team has today (14/10/13) set a new world record for driving from London to Cape Town, making the 10,000 mile journey in just 10 days, 3 hours and 16 minutes. Driving a British-made Land Rover Discovery, experienced endurance rally drivers Robert Belcher (58) and Stephen Cooper (53) broke the previous record, set in February 2013 by more than 10 hours. Read more

 Top Gainers and Losers; September 2013 Car Sales Analysis

  

In the on going festive season, the month of September 2013 has seen a fair amount of ups and downs concerning the auto sector. At a time when manufacturers would be looking to offer the best of schemes and discount to woo the perspective customer, we trace their trail to figure out the 'Top Gainers and Losers' in area of sales. Read more

 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Spied

 

Chevrolet Cruze has been one of the most successful premium sedans in the Indian car market, however, the vehicle is due for a revamp. The competition seems furious in the premium sedan segment, where the companies like Hyundai, Toyota, Volkswagen, Skoda and others have some smart products like Elantra, Corolla Altis, Jetta, Laura/Octavia etc. Earlier, it was stated that the next generation Cruze could come by 2014, but the recent media reports suggest that the company has delayed the introduction of the vehicle, and now the new Cruze would come by early 2015. Read more

 Land Rover launches the new Range Rover Sport

  

Land Rover has now introduced the next new product from its international portfolio in India and it is the new generation Range Rover Sport. This SUV is priced at Rs 1.09 crore (ex-showroom Mumbai, pre-octroi). Read more

 Facelifted Volvo S60 and XC60 Launch on 23rd October- Official

 

The Swedish automaker Volvo has now officially announced to roll out the facelifted S60 and XC60 in India on 23rd October at a launch event in Delhi. Both the S60 Saloon and XC60 get the new family look, improved interiors and slightly tweaked engines. Read more 

Upcoming multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) in India

 

Like Maruti Suzuki and Chevrolet, Honda and Nissan are also aiming to introduce their affordable multi-purpose vehicles in the Indian car market. The demand for utility vehicles in India are on high, and Ertiga and Enjoy MPV has been doing good business for their respective carmakers. A segment with huge possibilities in developing nations has propelled the two Japanese automakers to introduce their own affordable MPVs- Mobilio and Datsun Go+. Recently, Nissan that has recently revived its low cost Datsun brand, showcased its all-new Go+ MPV at the 2013 Indonesian Motor Show. The same will also make its way to the Indian car market. Read more

 Exclusive-Renault Duster Anniversary Edition Launched in new Cosmos Blue Colour

  

You are reading it first on CarDekho, that Renault India has now rolled out a new special edition of its highly successful SUV Duster, to mark its first anniversary in the Indian market. The Duster Anniversary Edition has been launched in an exclusive new Cosmos Blue colour, and the vehicle is now available at all Renault dealerships across the country. The First Anniversary Edition has been made available only on Duster 110PS diesel option pack version, which is the top-end variant of the car. Read more

Production version BMW X4 to debut at 2014 Detroit Motor Show

 

BMW that unveiled the X4 Crossover Concept at the 2013 Shanghai motor Show, will reveal the production version at the 2014 Detroit Motor Show in January. With early next year's unveiling, it is also speculated that the vehicle will be launched by the end of the first quarter of 2014. Read more

Toyota Innova Expert Review 

 

The Innova has been the best selling brand for Toyota and the company continues to sell this MUV as one of its best-selling products. The Japanese manufacturer has recently introduced the titivated version of this multi-utility vehicle. So, what is new in the Innova? It gets a new variant and what are the new design changes in the Innova? We find in our review of the facelift version of the Toyota Innova. Read further, to know the changes. Read more

 Fiat with Flower-full Emotion

  

In Maharashtra, post monsoon month of October is one of the best periods to experience the beauty of the resplendent Western Ghats. Actually the whole area transforms into various shades of green during the monsoon itself, but owing to the pouring rains which is more of a rule than exception in the area, tourism activities become subdued due to obvious difficulties. Read more

 A cross country run with Renault Duster

  

Being obsessed about something can be harmful, but when it comes to driving, I can’t help myself. Therefore, recently when I was provided the opportunity to drive all the way from Chennai to Delhi, I grabbed with both hands. This 3400 kms expedition was going to be a bit different as it was not only a Pan-India expedition but an effort from Arjuna Awardee Deepa Malik for betterment of society and luckily I got a chance to document this drive. Apart from documenting this drive, it gave me the chance to explore 9 cities in 9 days along with the opportunity of experiencing our own 'Incredible India'. Read more