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2010 January | Autoholiks - Part 2
Archive for January, 2010

Ferrari, Formula One, Moto GP, Racing, Yamaha

Rossi Impresses Ferrari With F1 Test Pace

January 25th 2010 | Posted by admin

The Doctor is at it yet again and this time on 4 wheels! The nine times Moto GP world champion has impressed all and sundry with his raw pace in a Formula one car at the end of two days testing with Ferrari in Barcelona in Spain.
Driving a 2008 spec Ferrari F1 car on GP2 [...]

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Hatchback, Tata Motors

Tata Nano US edition To Cost Considerably Higher

January 25th 2010 | Posted by admin

Tata’s small car Nano which had the whole world talking when it was unveiled, is not going to be cheap in U.S when launched. From its original price tag of $2500 the price will jump to an estimated $8000. The Nano was recently displayed at the Detroit Motor show in its non U.S. road worthy form.

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Navigation, Nokia, Satellite Navigation, Technology

Now Free Navigation For Your Nokia Smartphone!

January 25th 2010 | Posted by admin

If you own a latest Nokia smartphone chances are that is GPS enabled and if it is GPS enabled, we have a really good news for you!
The worlds largest mobile phone manufacturer has given a new years gift to its customers by offering life time voice guided navigation for driving and walking for most of [...]

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Diesel, Luxury, Mercedes Benz, Performance, Safety, Sedan

Mercedes Benz Launches E 250 V6 and E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

January 22nd 2010 | Posted by admin

Mercedes Benz India have introduced two new engined variants of the all new E-Class which was launched just recently in the Indian market. The two new variants – E 250 V6 and the E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY complement the already launched E 350 and have been priced at Rs 41.13 Lakhs and Rs 39.87 Lakhs respectively.
Speaking [...]

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Automatic, Coupe, Nissan, Performance

Nissan 370Z Launched In India

January 20th 2010 | Posted by admin

With more than a passing resemblance to the mighty GT-R, Nissan has finally launched the 370Z in the Indian market. The car has been launched in two variants – manual priced at Rs 53.5 Lakhs and automatic priced at Rs 54.5 Lakhs, both prices ex-showroom, Delhi.

The latest generation of the 370Z is based on Nissan’s [...]

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Hatchback, Hyundai, Offers

Hyundai Getz Prime @ 3.59 Lakhs!

January 20th 2010 | Posted by admin

Hyundai is offering Getz Prime for a limited period at a mouthwatering Rs 3.59 Lakhs, a straight Rs 40,000 off the regular price.
The Getz Prime comes with a 1.1 litre petrol engine from the Santro re-tuned to deliver a maximum power of 64 bhp. The sprightly engine is a gutsy performer making the Getz a [...]

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Mercedes Benz, News, Safety, Technology

Auto Swerve Tech Coming In 5 Years Says Mercedes

January 19th 2010 | Posted by admin

Mercedes Benz is working on a new technology, Auto Swerve, that can automatically steer around pedestrians to avoid accidents.
The gist of the technology is a car that can think for itself and avoid accidents wherever possbile but like other Mercedes technologies, the system would try and encourage the driver to react first.
Speaking to What Car? Ulrich [...]

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All Wheel Drive, Crossover, Diesel, Hybrid, Land Rover, Off Road

Land Rover LRX Spied Testing Disguised As Freelander

January 19th 2010 | Posted by admin

Our good friends at worldcarfans have caught the new Land Rover LRX undergoing winter testing in Scandinavia.
The test mule wearing the “Freelander” suit on the outside sported a shortened wheelbase which gave away its origin. While nothing much is known, Land Rover’s design director, Gary McGovern has stated that
“The new vehicle (the LRX) will be a [...]

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Auto Launches, Emissions, Hatchback, Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki, Technology

Maruti Suzuki Swift Gets 1.2 K-Series Engine

January 18th 2010 | Posted by admin

The inevitable had to happen and it finally has! Maruti has dropped the brand new 1.2 Litre K-Series engine under the hood of the hot selling Swift.
The new engine comes in the wake of new Bharat IV emission norms which come into effect from 1st April 2010. The 1.2 Litre K-Series engine has gotten rave [...]

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Diesel, Emissions, Off Road, Pick Up, Tata Motors

2010 Tata Xenon XT Launched, BS IV Compliant

January 15th 2010 | Posted by admin

Tata Motors have launched the 2010 Tata Xenon XT which is now BS IV compliant. Following the Indian taste and the obsession for chrome , wood and beige, the new model sports a new chrome grill and chrome roof rails. The center console is wooden and upholstery is beige. Wonder why would anyone need such luxuries in a [...]

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