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

Breaking News, Diesel, SUV, Scoop, Tata Motors

Scoop: Tata Merlin – The 2011 Tata Safari Replacement Revealed!

November 16th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

The 2011 Tata Safari replacement that we all have been waiting for is here and it will be called the Tata Merlin! The scoop picture comes to you courtesy tusharsethi@team-bhp.com
Codenamed Safari18, the new 2011 Tata Safari Merlin has been in development for the past 2 years and will be launched in the first quarter of [...]

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All Wheel Drive, Auto Launches, Crossover, Diesel, Off Road, Skoda

Skoda Yeti Launched In India @ Rs 15.4 Lakhs, Ex-Delhi

November 15th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Czech automaker, Skoda Auto has launched the Yeti crossover in the Indian market at an event held in New Delhi today.
The Yeti comes powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged CRDi diesel engine developing 140 bhp of maximum power and 32o nm of maximum torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and an advanced [...]

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Chevrolet, Economy, General Motors

Indian Bound Chevrolet Cruze Eco 1.4 Ecotec Achieves 42 MPG!

November 15th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Chevrolet has announced the official fuel economy numbers of the 2011 Cruze Eco and they are good… segment leading good.

The car delivers an EPA estimated 42 mpg for the highway run and 28 mpg for the city run (manual transmission models) beating competitors like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla  and even hybrids like Nissan Altima [...]

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Breaking News, Grand Prix, Mahindra, Moto GP, Motorsports

Mahindra 2Wheelers To Enter MotoGP Grand Prix In 2011

November 15th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

India’s youngest motorcycle maker Mahindra 2Wheelers is all set to enter the world’s oldest motorsport event MotoGP starting next season!
The company will be participating in the 125cc category which will give the brand a big push and will also help company’s marketing & brand building efforts.
“This category (125cc MotoGP) is relevant to people in India [...]

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Announcements, Auto News, Chevrolet, Manufacturing/Production

GM To Launch 6 New Models In Next Two Years

November 12th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

General Motors India will launch 6 new models in the Indian market in the next two years which includes a brand new small SUV which will slot below the Captiva and the Beat diesel which is on its way for an early 2011 launch.
The company will also launch the new Aveo saloon and hatchback to [...]

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Accessories, Auto Launches, Hatchback, Hyundai

Hyundai Launches i20 With Audio Visual Satellite Navigation System

November 11th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Hyundai Motor India Limited has equipped the hot selling i20 with an optional GPS based Audio Visual Navigation system to celebrate its phenomenal success in the domestic market.
The system is being offered as an option on the Asta variants of both Petrol and Diesel and is 2 Din system with 5 inch LCD display and [...]

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Auto Launches, Coupe, Crossover, Land Rover, Luxury, Off Road, SUV

Land Rover Reveals Evoque 5 Dr Ahead Of LA Debut

November 11th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Land Rover has revealed the Evoque 5 door ahead of its global public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Evoque 5 door joins the 3 door coupe’ to complete the line up which is all set to transform the premium compact SUV segment with its combination of stunning style. luxury and versatility.
Range Rover [...]

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Announcements, Budget, Hatchback, Recalls, Tata Motors

Tata Motors Issue A Recall For Nano (Update: No Recall)

November 10th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Update: Tata Motors has just issue a press statement stating there is no recall. Beginning the 3rd week of November, each owner will be informed about these measures (described below). Option lies with our customers on whether they would like to avail for these measures. This will be provided at no cost to customers. [...]

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Auto News, Concept, Hatchback, Honda

Honda’s Production Ready New Small Vehicle Concept To Debut In Thailand

November 10th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Honda today has announced its plans to world premiere the new small vehicle concept in near production ready version as a prototype at the upcoming 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010 which will start from November 30.
The new prototype builds upon the New Small Vehicle Concept which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2010 in [...]

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Announcements, Coupe, Lamborghini, Performance

Last Murcielago Rolls Off The Production Line

November 10th 2010 | Posted by lavkesh

Lamborghini has officially ceased the production of its Murcielago supercar.
Launched way back in 2001, the Murcielago is one of the most revered supercar of our times with production spanning almost a decade. The last Murcielago to leave the factory gates is the LP670-4 SuperVeloce which is the 4099th car built at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese factory. The [...]

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