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

Auto Launches, Budget, Hatchback, Leaked Images, Maruti Suzuki, Spy Shots

More Leaked Images Of The Alto K-Series

July 22nd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Continuing from our earlier post on the soon to be launched Maruti Suzuki Alto K-Series, here’s another leaked shot of the brochure that shows how the front end looks. The leaked image also show the ARAI certified mileage claims which stands at an impressive 20.2 kmpl.
The redesigned front end styling consists of a new horizontally [...]

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All Wheel Drive, Auto Launches, Hybrid, Luxury, Off Road, Performance, Porsche, SUV

2011 Porsche Cayenne Launched In India

July 22nd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Porsche has launched its all new 2011 Cayenne in the Indian market soon after it was launched internationally at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. We were the first Indian blog to have uncovered the details of the new Cayenne for you here.
A total of five Cayenne variants have been launched which includes the [...]

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Auto Launches, Diesel, Sedan, Toyota

Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel D4-D India Launch Press Release

July 21st 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Continuing from our post on the Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel Launch, jump over to read the official press release.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Sandeep Singh, (Deputy Managing Director-Marketing, TKM) said,
“Apart from the spacious interiors and luxury features of the Corolla Altis, the diesel variant has the best fuel efficiency, lowest NVH and the best ground [...]

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Auto Launches, Breaking News, Diesel, Sedan, Toyota

Toyota Corolla Diesel Launched At Rs 10.95 Lakhs, Ex-Delhi

July 21st 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

As we told you earlier, Toyota Kirloskar India has launched the much awaited Corolla Diesel D4-D in the Indian market.
The car comes powered by a 1.4 liter turbocharged common rail diesel engine producing 87 bhp of maximum power @ 3800 rpm and a healthy 209 nm of maximum torque and is mated to a 6-Speed [...]

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Auto News, Budget, Hatchback, Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Alto 1.0 K Series Launch Soon

July 21st 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

As it turns out, this is the new small car that Maruti Suzuki were talking about a few weeks back. The company is all set to launch the ubiquitous Alto powered by the brand new 1.0 liter three cylinder K-Series engine which is currently powering a gamut of small cars from Maruti including the new Wagon-R, [...]

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Auto Launches, Bajaj Auto, Cruiser, Design/Style, Motorcycle

Bajaj Auto Launches Avenger 220 DTSI – Price & Specs

July 21st 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

India’s second largest tw0 wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has launched the new Avenger upgraded with a 220cc DTSi engine from Pulsar.
Cosmetically, the new Avenger remains the same as the older model with same overall proportions but bigger motor will give it extra legs on the highway. The 220cc engine in Avenger delivers 19.03 PS of [...]

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Auto News, Breaking News, Economy, Emissions, Mercedes Benz, Technology

Mercedes Working On a 9 Speed Automatic Transmission – 9G-Tronic

July 20th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

According to a senior engineering resource, Mercedes Benz is reportedly working on 9 Speed Automatic transmission that will leap frog the ZF 8-speed units being used by Audi and BMW.
Christened the 9G-Tronic, the better spread nine ratios are said to deliver huge improvements in fuel economy and lowered CO2 emissions. The source also mentioned that [...]

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Auto Launches, Breaking News, Coupe, Design/Style, Luxury, Mercedes Benz, Performance, germany

Mercedes Benz Launches SLS AMG In India

July 16th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

The latest and greatest from around the world is coming/flying thick and fast to the Indian shores. The latest proof is the launch of the new Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, one of the most reverred supercars on the planet, at a launch party held today in New Delhi.
The car comes powered by a 6.2 liter [...]

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Auto Launches, Diesel, Fiat, Hatchback, Performance

Fiat Launches Grande Punto VGT 90 HP

July 16th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

As we told you earlier, Fiat has launched the much awaited Punto 90 HP in the Indian market which attempts to address the ‘underpowered’ opinions some people had about the car.
Christened the Punto 90 HP,  the car comes powered by the VGT version of the 1.3 Multijet engined which is also found under the engine [...]

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Audi, Auto Launches, Auto News, Design/Style, Luxury, Performance, Sedan

Audi A7 Teaser Website Up Ahead Of Moscow Launch

July 15th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Remember the breathtaking Audi A7 Sportback from the Auto Expo New Delhi 2010? Audi will unveil its newest saloon at the Moscow Motor Show next month and has launched a teaser website to build up excitement before the event.
To arrive as a 2011 model, the Audi A7 may or may not carry the sportback tag [...]

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