Weekly Wrap-Up: Week of Launches, Hyundai Elantra Facelift, Audi TT and Volco V40 Cross Country; Honda Jazz Coming in July

This week we saw couple of new car launches in the form of Hyundai Elantra, Audi TT and Volvo V40 Cross Country. While in the upcoming new cars, Honda will launch its most anticipated premium hatch Jazz in July and Tata Motors has started the pre-launch campaign of its upcoming GenX Nano AMT. We also spotted Chevrolet testing its Trailblazer SUV near Hyderabad on Hyderabad-Mumbai highway. The Elantra facelift is launched in the price range of Rs 14.13 lac to Rs. 16.67 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). The updated saloon now features projector headlamps with LED Guide Light, new 10 spoke 16 inch alloy wheels, LED effect rear combination lamps & and chrome tipped exhaust.

Launch News

Hyundai Launches 2015 Elantra at Rs 14.13 lac

Hyundai India has launched the facelift version of Elantra in the price range of Rs 14.13 lac to Rs. 16.67 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). With no mechanical changes, the updates are only cosmetics. The 2015 Elantra now features projector headlamps with LED Guide Light, new 10 spoke 16 inch alloy wheels, LED effect rear combination lamps & and chrome tipped exhaust. Read More

Volvo India Launches V40 Cross Country Petrol @ Rs 27 Lac

Folks! petrol Volvo V40 Cross Country is here. The Swedish automaker’s Indian subsidiary - Volvo Auto India has launched the petrol version of the V40 Cross Country at Rs 27 Lac (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai). The vehicle is available in a single trim - V40 Cross Country T4 and is the new entry-level variant. The car will be retailed through Volvo dealerships across the country starting today. Read More

Audi India launches new TT at INR 60.34 Lac

Audi India has launched its much anticipated TT sports car in an on-going event in Delhi. Priced at INR 60.34 Lac, the TT has only been launched in a single petrol-powered 45TFSI variant. Read More

Ssangyong Rexton W gets top ELX variant

No, not for us yet, the W line-up of Ssangyong Rexton has been given a top-of-the-line ELX version for the UK market. New additions have been made both inside out of this SUV, including a new multi-link rear suspension for more comfort and stability. Available as a 5-seat variant, the Rexton W ELX gets new beige/grey leather on the seats, door trims and carpets. More new features include a multi-function steering wheel covered in luxurious leather and updated instrument console. Read More

Upcoming Cars

Ford Figo Aspire - 5 Things You Must Know About!

Ford India is prepping-up for their biggest launch of this year - Figo Aspire. The compact sedan was revealed publicly in March at the inauguration of Ford’s second manufacturing facility in Sanand Gujarat. And we brought you exclusive info on Aspire, that its launch is most likely around May, but remember last minute changes always happen in this industry! We brought you 5 things you must know about that differentiate Ford’s debutant venture in the sub-4m sedan arena. Read More

India Bound Suzuki Vitara Receives Highest 5-Star Rating from Euro NCAP (Crash Test Video Inside)

India bound new Suzuki Vitara is rated as one of Europe‘s safest cars according to independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. The car received maximum 5-star rating in the crash test result which shows SUV’s superior build quality. Vitara is the first compact SUV to earn five stars in the 2015 Euro NCAP testing program. Read More

Mahindra XUV5OO Facelift Spied Undisguised, Expected to Launch by May 2015

Mahindra is updating their flagship product - XUV5OO soon, the vehicle is reportedly launching next month. The very first undisguised images of the refreshed XUV5OO reveal its new stylistic updates, this is the mid-life facelift of the SUV since its launch in 2011. Read More

Chevrolet Continues to Test Trailblazer in India

Chevrolet, the American auto manufacturer, is spotted testing its full size SUV, the Trailblazer once again. This bruiser was spotted near Hyderabad on Hyderabad-Mumbai highway. There were a total of 2 vehicles moving together covered with heavy camouflage but a few elements like the headlights, taillights and alloy wheels sneaked out. Also, the headlights are projectors, the tail lights are LED’s and alloys are same as the vehicle present in markets like Thailand. On the contrary, the spied Ford Endeavour in India had non-projector as well projector headlamps. And the word is Trailblazer will get these feature as standard with the absence of a toned down version. Read More

Ford Figo Aspire vs Maruti Swift Dzire - The Heat is On

When we are talking about Swift Dzire, the first thing that pops-up is sales figure, Swift Dzire is India’s highest selling sedan (on an average 15-17K units monthly) and same is the case with the Swift - highest selling premium hatch. But in the Swift-twins dominant little town, revolt is in full swing and everybody is fighting for the throne. Speaking of which, Hyundai i20 has reached to 12K units monthly while Amaze is also doing quite well lately. But we’ll figure out how the Ford’s debutant player in the sub-4m sedan fairs against the sales cruncher - Swift Dzire. Let us roll. Read More

Honda to launch new Jazz in mid-July

While the new introductions in 2014 helped Honda to strengthen its position in India, the Japanese carmaker is now prepping up to enter some new segments during this year to keep the momentum going. The first in this list will be the ‘Jazz,’ premium hatchback, which according to our sources will be making its way in mid of July. Read More

Tata Motors Kicks-off Pre-launch Campaign of GenX Nano: Offers Special Bonus to Existing Customers

Homegrown automaker Tata Motors has started the pre-launch campaign of its upcoming GenX Nano AMT. The car has been doing rounds on the web for quite sometime and now it seems that the final phase of launch has started. Under the new 'Power of 1+1' programme, Tata Motors is offering to its existing Nano customers, a chance to become the first to get hands over the new GenX Nano AMT that will come with horde of exciting features. Read More

Production Version Honda Civics Patented Sketches Leaked

Following the showcasing of 10th generation Honda Civic Coupe concept, few patented computer generated design sketches have surfaced on the web. The Coupe concept was showcased at the bygone New York auto show and surprised everybody with its dynamic cues. Though, Honda has no plans to bring it to India anytime soon but it is slated to go on sale in America around September. Read More

News

Honda Hikes Prices of Brio and Amaze

Honda Cars India has hiked the ex-showroom price of its entry level hatch Brio and compact sedan Amaze by Rs 800. The following hike is in accordance with the tax rationalisation in the Budget. This is automaker’s second price hike for the current year, as earlier in January, after the expiration of excise duty benefits on 31st December, the carmaker had increased prices of its entire range by upto Rs 60,000. Read More

Toyota to Make ABS Standard Across its Range

Toyota, one of the largest automobile manufacturer in the world, will be making Anti-lock Braking system a standard fitment in India. By doing so, it will become the first manufacturer based out here which will be offering ABS on the entire lineup. Earlier, the company has already made airbags a standard feature back in October 2014. In a similar way, Volkswagen also offers airbags as standard across the range. Read More

Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce debuts at Shanghai Auto Show

Lamborghini has completed 10 years in the Chinese market and to mark this celebration the Italian brand decided to debut the new Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce, a limited edition of 600 cars worldwide. China is one of the biggest markets for Lamborghini and hence to show that the Chinese market hugely contributes to Lamborghini’s success, the special edition was debuted here. Read More

#2015AutoShanghai: Toyota Reveals Corolla Hybrid

Toyota has revealed Corolla Hybrid for the first time outside Japan at the on-going 2015 Auto Shanghai in China. The vehicle will be manufactured by Toyota FAW joint venture and will be launched in the Chinese market by second half of this year. Read More

#2015AutoShanghai:Suzuki Showcases India Abound YRA and Vitara

Suzuki has showcased India bound YRA’s concept version (iK-2) and Vitara at the on-going 2015 Auto Shanghai. Maruti will place the codenamed YRA hatchback above the Swift while Vitara will ditch the Grand moniker and indeed will replace the SUV in the country. Read More

Lewis Hamilton Wins Bahrain Grand Prix, Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari Finishes Second

Lewis Hamilton continues to dominate the Formula One season with an easy win in Bahrain Grand Prix. However, for the team Mercedes, one-two finish is now not a piece of cake! Kimi Raikkonen in his red hot Ferrari beats Mercedes Nico Rosberg while his teammate Sebastian Vettel finished 5th to score valuable 10 points. Read More

Intersting Feature Articles

5 must watch documentaries for any petrolhead

If you’re a petrolhead it means you obviously have an affinity for all things automotive, be it gadgets, apparel and most definitely movies. Yes, auto aficionados love to watch automotive documentaries. They have a sort of calming and inspiring effect on the viewer, motivating them to take the leap and head out for that trip one has been planning for a while. As much as automotive films and documentaries are inspiring, they are engaging as well, giving one the insight on the lives of people for whom cars and motorcycles were their life; people who went out of their way, overcoming hurdles to pursue their passion; at times struggling to make ends meet, but never giving up on their passion. We bring to you a list of must watch automotive documentaries that will either inspire you to ride/drive out, and gleam with pride that you belong to an unusual breed. And if you’re just budding into the automotive arena, then there’s no better way to get inducted into the motoring lifestyle than watch these documentaries. Read More

Received Your Big Appraisal, Now Pursue Your Dream of Owning a Car

As the month of increment or as we say, performance appraisal is upon us, we hope most of our readers may receive a hike in their salary to the extent, what they believe deserves to them (which I know, most of us do not get). But to those happy faces (and also to those, who are not so happy) with their increased paycheck, may now look forward to spend it on a brand new or used car. So to all those confused heads out there, here is our extensive research on which car to buy in accordance with your annual package. While for the used cars buyers, the best used car deal is just a click away.  Read More

6 cool automobile brands that you can wear!

If you’re an auto nerd then besides having multiple vehicles, gadgets and a library of automobile books, the one thing you’ll definitely sport is automobile merchandize. Yes, owing them puts you entirely in the league of cool, and that too at the head of the pack. Now the only thing that determines if you’re the Tim Gunn of this league of cool is proportional to the amount of merchandize you possess. Right from tee-shirts, watches to sunglasses and luggage, if you have more than 3 of these pricey possessions, you’re righteously in a position which commands respect. Read More

Advisory Stories

Advantages of a Good Engine Oil

When it comes to longer and healthier life of your vehicle’s motor, engine oil plays a vital role in it. High quality oil is important and fundamental characteristics of your vehicle depends on it like smooth running, fuel efficiency, performance and emissions. We have compiled major advantages of getting a good engine oil (both Synthetic or Mineral) for your ride. Read More

5 Things To Know About Car Engine Oils

Engine oils are one of the keys of a healthy engine, as it keeps the elements and components lubricated and well in shape. But, there is no denial that there are many confusions that hover around us when it comes to the understanding of engine oil. Chief among them are What are Type? What are oil grades? Change intervals? And, of course, the myths that surround these oils.  Here are 5 major things that will help you clear your doubts about the understanding of an engine oil. Read More

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