2010 Geneva Preview: 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Porsche has officially released details and images of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, which will make its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next month. The biggest news for the 2011 model year is the availability of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid that features a parallel full hybrid drive system allowing it to return a combined fuel-economy of 29 mpg.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is powered by a 333-hp 3 liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine mated to a 47-hp electric-motor, allowing it to produce a total output of 380-hp and a maximum torque of 427 b-ft. Porsche says that that allows the same performance level of a V8 engine.

2012 Buick Regal GS

While General Motors still hasn’t confirmed that it will offer a high-performance Buick Regal GS as a 2012 model year, the company can’t seem to be quiet about it – meaning we’re most definitely going to see the production model on roads sometime by next year (just consider it confirmed). However, some things may change on the Buick Regal GS concept we saw at that 2010 Detroit Auto Show.

According to Bob Lutz, GM’s Vice Chairman, the Buick Regal GS may not get all-wheel-drive as shown on the concept in Detroit. Lutz said that there have been numerous internal discussions about the direction of the Regal GS and that product planners are debating whether an all-wheel-drive option is worth the added cost and weight.

2010 Honda CR-Z

As expected, Mugen, the well-known Honda tuner, revealed today its latest tuning kit for the CR-Z Sports Coupe, the latest hybrid car from the Japanese manufacturer released in January at the Detroit Motor Show.

As you can see from the photos, the new aerodynamic kit includes a front lip spoiler, front grille with integrated daytime running LEDs, new side sills, a rear wing and a new air diffuser with integrated exhaust system.

Hyundai i20 Automatic

Hyundai i20 Automatic – Premium Small Car (Hatchback) with Automatic transmission at Premium Price.

Hyundai i20 Automatic Features:

• 1.4 Gamma Engine with Automatic Transmission
• Latest 1.4 litre Gamma petrol engine (100 ps Power) with advanced VTVT technology
• 4 speed automatic transmission
• 6 drive modes
• Cutting-edge variable line pressure system
• Smooth Drive
• Light aluminium alloy construction which enhances power, economy and engine life.

Hyundai i20 Automatic Price in India – Ex-Showroom Price Indian Rupee (INR)

Hyundai i20 Automatic Price in Delhi

• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) – Rs. 7,31,438
• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) with Sunroof – Rs. 7,72,609

Hyundai i20 Automatic Price in Bangalore

• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) – Rs. 7,31,172
• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) with Sunroof – Rs. 7,72,341

Hyundai i20 Automatic Price in Mumbai

• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) – Rs. 7,66,568
• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) with Sunroof – Rs. 8,09,729

Hyundai i20 Automatic Price in Chennai

• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) – Rs. 7,31,130
• i20 1.4 Asta (AT) with Sunroof – Rs. 7,72,302

Toyota Etios Price

Toyota Etios is new car designed for India will available in 2010 at attractive price. Toyota Etios is powered by diesel (1.4 Litre) and Petrol (1.3 or 1.2L) Engine.

Etios will give competition to popular small cars like Maruti Swift, Ritz and Fiat Punto. Toyota will display this car alongside 13 concept and other vehicles at the Auto Expo, Delhi January 2010.

To make Toyota Etios affordable, it will feature limited sound-proofing, Durable interior, Basic seats and one windscreen wiper.

Toyota Etios Price in India: Approx 5 Lacs to 6 Lacs Indian Rupee (INR)

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car

Porsche will bring its latest hybrid know-how to the racetrack in the form of the new 911 GT3 R Hybrid, revealed for the first time prior to a planned public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.


Developed by a team of engineers at Porsche's Weissach R&D center, Porsche plans for the stripped-out race car to act as a rolling laboratory. The German carmaker wants to explore the potential of hybrid drivetrains in a racing environment before an expected announcement that it will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a factory capacity, perhaps in 2012, with a race car boasting technology based on that used in the 911 GT3 R Hybrid.


Based on Porsche's recently revealed 911 GT3 RSR, the R Hybrid eschews conventional hybrid technology for an advanced new electro-mechanical flywheel system. Porsche sources said that the company is considering the system as a means of boosting the performance of its future race cars, and that the technology could end up on selected road cars, including a planned hybrid version of the 911. The new hybrid technology forms part of a broader program that goes under the name Porsche Intelligent Performance.

Mazda2 Will Get an Upgraded Interior

Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday that it is installing upgraded features for the North American launch of the 2011 Mazda2 this fall. The automaker unveiled the interior of the five-door hatchback at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

Compared to the current European edition, the North American model will have an upgraded audio head unit, higher-grade climate control knobs, and seats with higher-grade fabric and stylish piping. The look and feel of the top of the instrument panel appears to be less plasticky.

2010 Lexus IS C

The Lexus IS C’s rectractable hardtop offers the fun of open-air driving with coupelike isolation in rain, cold and snow. However, most retractable hardtops do that, so the IS C will appeal to buyers who put a premium on price and Lexus cachet more than ultimate performance. The IS C isn’t as structurally rigid as the BMW or as elegant as the Infiniti, but it isn’t far behind. If you’re considering an IS C, we’d recommend the IS 350C because the IS 250C just doesn’t have the power we expect in a modern luxury car.
The 2010 Lexus IS C mirrors the IS sedan lineup, with IS 250C and IS 350C trims. Both are equipped the same; the only difference is in powertrains. Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, automatic climate control, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, an 8-speaker AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, a USB port, an auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth connectivity, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a universal garage-door opener, fog lamps, and P225/45R17 front and P245/45R17 rear tires on aluminum wheels.

Safety features are plentiful, including dual front airbags, head- and torso-protecting front side airbags, a tire-pressure monitor, hill-start assist, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, traction control and electronic stability control.

Options start with the Luxury Package, which comes with semi-aniline leather seats, HID headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting, memory for the front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, wood interior trim and one-touch power sliding front seats for rear seat access. Other options consist of a Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system with 12 speakers and 300 watts of power; a navigation system with voice command and a rearview camera; Intuitive Park Assist; Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; 18-inch wheels and run-flat tires. The IS C is also offered with an assortment of Lexus' F-Sport dealer accessories, including 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, a cold-air intake, a cat-back exhaust, a sport shift kit and a high-performance clutch.

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen is banking on the fuel-saving properties of a new gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain and what it describes as a wholesale improvement in quality levels to bolster North American sales of its second-generation Touareg.

This new Touareg represents VW's first foray into the premium-hybrid-SUV market, which includes gasoline-electric entries from BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac, among others. Further competition will come from a similarly powered version of the new Porsche Cayenne, alongside which the new Touareg was developed.

Despite the late entry of its hybrid, VW says it is confident the heavily reworked SUV will emulate the sales success of its seven-year-old predecessor--which recently raked up half a million sales worldwide--and register gains in many markets where it is sold.

Mercedes-Benz's All-New CLS

The E-class based car will retain its coupe like roofline, but take styling cues from the E-class for its bumpers, the SLS's upright grille, and the more angular lights that are becoming a feature of the Mercedes
range.

Mercedes deign chief Gorden Wagener told Autocar at the Detroit motor show that the firm wants to take its future designs to a more artistic level.

"We want to elevate our design towards art and if any company can do it Mercedes can," he said.

A Mercedes CLS sculpture was shown at this year's Detroit motor show, and will be followed up by a more traditional concept car
at the Geneva motor show next month..."

Audi A5 cabriolet

It will warm back or butt like many others, but what sets the Audi A5 cabriolet apart is that it will warm your melon as well.

Yup, turn on the seat heater, press the fan button along the side of the front seat and warm air is directed up and out a vent just below the headrest. Audi calls it a "heated scarf" so you can drive with the top down a little longer into the fall without brain freeze.

What next, heat ducts in the floor mats to toast the toes?

Sadly, the feature in the optional $2,400 comfort system only warms, not cools, the head, at least for now. We tested the 2010 Audi A5 cabriolet with head warmer and all-wheel drive, or quattro in Audi parlance.

The "A" doesn't stand for adorable, though it could. It's a neat-looking, low-slung, wide-body, soft-top convertible, which powers down at the push of a console button.

Since the top is thick cloth, you'll hear more wind and road noise than you would with a retractable hardtop, but not much thanks to its acoustic design. But the canvas must be kept out of heavy snows.

When down, the top slides into what looks like a slim drawer in the roof of the trunk. It stows so neatly you can load small packages and luggage in the trunk. Need a little more room? Levers drop either or both rear seatbacks flat for more cargo space.

The top folds and hides in 15 seconds, even if you're going 30 mph, so sudden storms won't force a detour to a detailer.

Acura ZDX Luxury Car

Acura calls the ZDX "a four-door sports coupe for passionate getaways (and) designed primarily to provide a means of freedom and escape for two adults and their cargo."

No wonder the name carries an X.

ZDX is an all-wheel-drive car that provides all-season security and mobility for those who neither need nor want a bulbous SUV that takes TLC to park.

Acura aims the ZDX at those who don't have rug rats to haul, be they starting out or with an empty nest.

ZDX is loaded to the roof with luxury goodies, and that means whether passionate getaway or a simple trip, wise investing is necessary to have the funds to make it happen.

There are three versions: the base ZDX and then ones dressed with the Tech or Advance packages. The base ZDX starts at $45,495. Add the Tech package with leather seats, voice-activated navi with rearview camera, real-time traffic and weather reports, DVD audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio, Bluetooth and 10 speakers, and keyless entry with push-button start, and it goes to $49,995.

Go for the top-of-the-line Advance package: the Tech package plus goodies such as ventilated and heated front seats; adaptive cruise control that warns if too close to a vehicle ahead and eases off on the throttle and starts to apply the brakes; collision mitigation, which does the same as adaptive cruise control even when cruise isn't even engaged; blind-spot info system; and LED door-handle illumination, and watch the price swell to $56,045.

2010 Bufori CS

Malaysian luxury car manufacturer BUFORI Motor Car Company (BMCC) is extending its model range and will soon be launching a new generation of modern sportscars.

The BUFORI CS, which stands for "Compact Sports", is a purist and powerful 2 door coupé. Unlike previous generations of BUFORI motorcars, the BUFORI CS is intentionally modern-styled. Powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged engine, the sportscar will feature a lightweight composite body and offer the typical BUFORI craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality. The BUFORI CS is expected to be launched in Malaysia at the beginning of 2010 and more details will be revealed towards the end of the year.
The BUFORI CS is fully designed and developed by BMCC in Malaysia. It was recently decided that BUFORI wanted to have a race version of the car, in order to prove the vehicles capabilities and performance under extreme conditions and directly apply proven racing technology to the on going development of the road car.
2010 Bufori CS

2010 Arash AF10 Photo

Arash Motor Company was born out of a passion for cars, the allure of beauty and the thrill of driving the seemingly endless acceleration of a thoroughbred engine.

The engine, or better still, the soul of the AF10 is designed to withstand the punishment of motor racing and we're sure it will excite even the most accomplished of drivers.

The superlative handling of a chassis designed by leaders in their field combined with extraordinarily forceful braking performance will make you question whether the tyres will still be intact when you climb out. The AF10 seduces and excites on every level with it's distinctive silhouette and exceptional performance.
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10
2010 Arash AF10

Volkswagen Beetle Review

Photo: VW Beetle for India

European auto major Volkswagen has launched its most awaited luxurious small car model Volkswagen Beetle in Indian market in premium D-segment. The company has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which will be equipped with the 2.0L, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. The all new Volkswagen Beetle is a cute looking small car that carries unique and stylish exteriors. Volkswagen India has launched Volkswagen Beetle in India to compete with another D-segment luxurious small car Fiat 500 and another awaiting model Fiat Bravo, that might be launched in the Indian market in June 2010 in the same segment. The company officials announced that they will import the car as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from its Mexican based manufacturing plant.

Volkswagen Beetle is powerful, luxurious and stylish car that offers the thrill of SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) with size similar to Tata Nano. Volkswagen Beetle is available only with petrol engine option with six speed manual transmission gearbox. Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is powered by the 2.0L, 1984cc, petrol engine with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. This 2.0L power-plant produces 115bhp of maximum power with 172Nm of maximum torque. Its powerful engine makes it able to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 11.2 seconds and touch the top speed mark of 180kmph. The active safety features that Volkswagen Beetle includes are ABS with EBD, dual front and side impact airbags, sear belt alarm, and tyre pressure monitoring system.

Volkswagen Beetle is a very stylish and refined hatchback car which includes the German engineering and performance to get exceptional fit and finish. Volkswagen Beetle offers dashing and elegant interiors but its tight cabin space limits its appeal. Its exterior body shape makes its handling more comfortable. Volkswagen Beetle is a front wheel drive car which is built on MK4 generation Volkswagen Golf/Jetta platform.


Volkswagen Beetle PictureRaising and lowering the top of Volkswagen Beetle is pretty simple - just push a button on the instrument panel which will take it up or down. Other attractive features that a Volkswagen Beetle includes are 16" alloy wheels, full power accessories, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, tilt able and telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, in dash CD changer and steering mounted audio.

Volkswagen Beetle Models

Volkswagen India has launched only one variant of Volkswagen Beetle which is equipped with the high capacity 2.0L, 1984cc petrol engine and with six speed automatic transmission gearbox. Its automatic transmission gearbox makes the driving more comfortable in urban traffic.

Chevrolet Beat Review

Chevrolet Beat Review

World’s largest auto manufacturer, General Motors has launched its most awaited small car model Chevrolet Beat in the Indian Auto market. Indian auto market is dominated by the small hatchback cars as more than 70% of car buyers fall in this segment and the with the launch of Chevrolet Beat the company plans to capture more market share. The company has launched only petrol variants of Chevrolet Beat with three variants. All three variants are powered by the same capacity engine that produces 80.5PS of maximum power. Chevrolet Beat carries sharp styling features for both its interiors as well as exteriors. The Chevrolet Beat price falls in the range of Rs 3.34 lacs to Rs 3.94 lacs. The front of Chevrolet Beat is very stylish and funky with its raked large headlamps and bold front grille. General Motors has made also the rear of Chevrolet Beat very attractive with chrome surrounds on its tail lamps. Chevrolet Beat has generated immense interest in the Indian auto market because of its stylish and funky looks, advanced features which is available at low price tag.