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

Auto News, Electric, Hybrid, Safety, Toyota

Toyota Announces Approaching Vehicle Audible System For Prius

August 25th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

While they are fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, Hybrids like Prius aren’t exactly pedestrian friendly, especially for the blind… why you may ask? Well for the single reason that at low speeds they act as full electrics running on battery power alone making it difficult for the pedestrian to hear them while approaching.
To circumvent the [...]

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Auto Launches, Auto News, Crossover, Diesel, Green, Hybrid, Peugeot

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – World’s First Diesel Hybrid Announced

August 25th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

French automaker, Peugeot has announced world’s first diesel hybrid vehicle in the form of 3008 Crossover which has  a potential 74.4 mpg with just 99 g/km of CO2 and even a full electric mode.
The new 3008 is powered by a fuel efficient 2.0 liter HDi diesel engine delivering 163 bhp of maximum power which is [...]

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Auto Launches, Limited Edition, Off Road, SUV, Toyota

Toyota Launches Fortuner Anniversary Edition

August 24th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Toyota has launched the Fortuner Anniversary Edition to commemorate the SUV’s first anniversary in India.

The Fortuner was launched in India last year in August and has been an immediate success with waiting period running into months, trumping even the company’s own sales expectations with the vehicle. Toyota has already sold 10,000 units of the SUV so [...]

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Alfa Romeo, Auto News, Fiat, Volkswagen

VW wants Alfa Romeo, Fiat Unwilling To Sell

August 24th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Volkswagen is on a buying spree now a days that would help its ambition of becoming the biggest automaker on the planet by displacing Toyota Motor co. as No. 1
According to reports from Automotive News Europe, Volkswagen is keen to buy Fiat’s troubled sporty brand Alfa Romeo. The report has been confirmed to ANE by [...]

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Diesel, Fiat, First Drive, Hatchback, Test Drive

First Drive: Fiat Grande Punto 90 HP – More Horses, More Fun

August 23rd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

If there is one segment in the Indian car market which has the buyers spoilt for choice, its the B+ hatchback segment.
The competition in this segment of the market is very intense which means you will be able to find a car that suits your requirement to a ‘T’ without even trying very hard. From [...]

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Auto Launches, Breaking News, Coupe, Design/Style, Luxury, Mercedes Benz, Paris Motor Show, Technology

Official: 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS Unveiled Ahead Of Paris Debut

August 22nd 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Mercedes Benz have officially unveiled the 2012 CLS ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September. The new CLS brochure images had already leaked on to the internet a few days back but in then new high resolution it looks even more impressive.The next generation of the four door coupe [...]

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Breaking News, Emissions, Facelift, Hatchback, Hyundai, Paris Motor Show

New Facelifted Hyundai i10 With 1.0L VTVT Engine Coming Soon

August 19th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Hyundai Motors India will launch the facelifted version of the hot selling i10 in the Indian market soon.
The facelifted i10 will come with refreshed exterior styling inspired by the ix35 crossover with sharper headlights and grille design. The interiors will also be refreshed slightly for a more upmarket look. The biggest change though will be [...]

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Auto Launches, Budget, Diesel, Hatchback, Tata Motors

Tata Motors Launch Indica V2 Turbomax BS IV

August 19th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Tata Motors have launched the BS 4 compliant version of the erstwhile Indica V2 called the Turbomax.
The car comes powered by a 1405cc IDI turbocharged intercooled diesel engine which develops a maximum power of 71 Ps and 135 Nm of maximum torque at 2500 rpm. Tata also claims a mileage of 19 kmpl for the [...]

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Breaking News, Coupe, Design/Style, Leaked Images, Luxury, Mercedes Benz, Paris Motor Show

New 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Revealed Via Leaked Official Brochure

August 18th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

After numerous leaks and spy shots some of which were good and some not so good, we finally have the next generation Mercedes Benz CLS for all to see in full glory, all thanks to a brochure leak that has found its way on the internet. The production of the current CLS was stopped recently [...]

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Auto Launches, Cabriolet, Design/Style, German, Luxury, Mercedes Benz, Performance, direct-injection

Mercedes Benz Launches 2011 E Class Cabriolet In India

August 17th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

In what seems to be an ever expanding E Class range, Mercedes Benz have now launched the new E Class Cabrio in the Indian market. This is company’s seventh E Class based offering in India which also includes the recently launched E Class Coupe.
Speaking at the launch, Mercedes Benz India Managing Director Wilfried Aulbur said. “With [...]

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