Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Vehicle pollution poison in Indian capital: City air hazardous for Delhi

Air pollution levels in the Indian capital New Delhi is increasing by leaps and bounds. This level of pollution has increased fivefold as compared to what it was eight years ago and experts have rung the warning bells in this regard. Increased vehicle usage is the main cause of this increased air pollution. Delhiites are actually breathing in poison and the air in Delhi is likened to the air in the coal town of Jharia.

Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

High performance Mercedes Benz CLS 63 Shooting Brake has been officially released even while the company has also announced an even more efficient Edition 1 model. The AMG model is powered by a 5.5 liter twin turbo V8 engine offering 525 hp power at 5,250 rpm and 516 lb/ft torque at 1750 to 5250 rpm. The vehicle has the capacity to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. With the additional Performance Package that is offered in the Edition 1 model power is increased to 550 hp and 590 lb/ft torque while speed time from 0 to 60 mph is at 4.3 seconds.

Lamborghini Aventador sportscar ready to undergo Oakley Design once again

The second offering of Lamborghini Aventador is on its way as Oakley Design gets ahead in its construction. Slated to be bright yellow in color, the second such example is to be fitted with an Oakley Design titanium exhaust system which will be lighter in weight and smaller in size contributing to even better performance.

Bugatti Galibier on schedule for a 2015 launch

Bugatti Galibier, the four seater sportscar which will be powered by the same engine that powers the world's fastest car, Veyron, is on schedule for a 2015 launch. The vehicle was first showcased to the public in 2009 when customers demanded a host of modifications as the car was not meeting customer's demands where luxury features inside and out were concerned.

New Mercedes Benz B Class compact sports tourer seen in Malaysia: Indian premium auto market awaits launch

The new Mercedes Benz B Class was recently spotted in Malaysia. It bears the same rear design as was seen on the B Class which was showcased at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Enhanced agility and efficiency is what one can expect once this B Class vehicle is seen in company showrooms. Comfort is at its best with the vehicle being 4359mm long, 1786mm wide as compared to the original B Class which was launched five years ago. Besides this the vehicle has also 46mm lower ground clearance.

Mahindra 2 Wheeler R&D facility a Pune fixture: Rs 100 crore investment

Mahindra 2 Wheeler's new R&D Centre in Pune was recently inaugurated at the hands of Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman and MD of Mahindra Group. This new centre is the third largest of its kind in the country and will undertake in house design and development of engine technology for scooters and motorbikes. The company is a forerunner in the competitive two wheeler market in India and is set of evolving innovations and developments in this arena.

Monday, July 09, 2012

New Honda Civic not to be launched in India because it is too expensive and has no diesel variant

The new Honda Civic arrived in various countries around the world earlier this year, and was supposed enter the Indian car market this year. But, it has now emerged that Honda Motors will not be launching the new Civic sedan in India because the price of the new Civic is higher than the current variant and it does not offer a diesel varian

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel unveil Wings for Life

'Wings for Life' is a charity that is searching for a cure for spinal cord injury. Both Red Bull racers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel have been unveiling theircars in readiness for this weekend's British GP. These branded vehicles will carry over 25,000 photos which have been sent in by fans from all across the globe who want to race with the two Red Bull racers in this year's Silverstone race in support of this noble cause.

Roger Federer the star in new Mercedes Benz 2013 GL550 commercial

Roger Federer is most likely still in seventh heaven after his seventh Wimbledon title this weekend. The 30 year old tennis star is still in top form and is back to his standard No.1 ranking after this astounding win. Behind the scenes, the Tennis star has also starred in a video of the new Mercedes Benz 2013 GL Class commercial. These kinds of endorsements are not new for Federer who has ranked fourth in the world among Forbes' list of highest paid athletes during the past year.