advantage of the newly formed middle class

NEW DELHI-German manufacturer itself is hoping to take advantage of the newly formed middle class in India. Even in India experienced a decade of economic growth quite extreme.

Furthermore, IHS Automotive India Managing Director, Deepesh Rathore said when people in India have bought a BMW or Mercedes they would not return to a lower brand.

"when someone in India has been a customer of a luxury manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz they will not return to a lower brand," he said.

Keep in mind also, the automotive market in India alone is expected to penetrate the top three in the world of automotive sales in 2020. In that year the growth of the automotive market in India will increase by four-fold compared to 2012 last year.


After a less successful with sales of luxury hatchback variant in China, three major German manufacturers are BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz ready to turn his attention to the Indian market.

Reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (23/01/2013) German manufacturer will launch its luxury hatchback variant of the war this year.

Starting with the Mercedes Benz that all variants will issue new A Class in mid-year, followed by the New BMW 1 Series and Audi will be possible to follow the competition by releasing variants of the Audi A3.

According to a consultant at the company's head Muambai, Neelesh Mundekari, if you have all the right scale, it is essential for success with the right model and the right price too.

"India is a poor country, but people still want something fancy. At the appropriate point and at the right price, they will buy a BMW or a Mercedes Benz," said Neelesh.

Details about Chevrolet's sport is limited

DETROIT-Details about Chevrolet's sport is  limited. However, it is reported engine specifications will not be much different from the Toyota GT 86 or Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

The coupe sports car using the engine capacity of 2.0 liter four-cylinder Boxer, Subaru made​​. While Toyota's D-4S accounts for the direct injection system.

This machine is able to deliver a total output of 187 HP at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 205 Nm (151 lb-ft), available at 6600 RPM. Units engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission as an optional six. Engine power is transmitted to the rear wheel drive system.

Not to be outdone in the sports segment, Chevrolet plans to design a new sports car. The plan, Chevrolet sport will be exposed to a twins Toyota GT 86 and the Subaru BRZ.

Cooperation Toyobaru or Toyota-Subaru, Toyota GT produces 86 or Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. Now they will not be quiet anymore to play alone, after General Motors said it will build a new sports car.

If you get the green light to be produced, new Chevy sports will use rear-wheel drive system configuration. Owned by Alpha platform used, or the same as the Cadillac ATS.

Patrick Dempsey represents Delpiero

SYDNEY-As Patrick Dempsey, the actor known for his series of Grey's Anatomy this is not new to the Le Mans race. Dempsey himself in 2009 following the race, using a Ferrari F430 GT rated Dempsey managed to finish ninth in the GT2 class.

"We are very pleased to be working with Alessandro and highest dilevel compete," said Dempsey.

"Desire Alessandro will be a victory, and his ability to lead will be very valuable. He will also have an important role in the development and direction of this team," added Dempsey.

After a successful struggle with the ball on the green field, the former striker is now the Italian team, Juventus, Alessandro Delpiero plans to spread its wings in the automotive world. Delpiero will create a racing team with American actor Patrick Dempsey.

Reported Inautonews, Thursday (01/24/2013) racing team which will be named Dempsey / Delpiero Racing has been confirmed to join the race Le Mans 24-Hour in June 2013. The plan also will include two team cars in the American Le Mans Series event began in March.

The team is based in the U.S. alone will have three drivers, namely Patrick Dempsey, Joe Foster and Michael Avenatti. Alex (greeting familiar Delpiero) itself is still unclear what will be made ​​in this new racing team, but Alex certainly would not fall into a racer.

Hi-Cross adopting hybrid technology

NEW DELHI - To note, the Hi-Cross adopting hybrid technology that combines an electric motor with a lithium-ion battery and engine 2.0 liter 4-cylinder. Hi-Cross has also been applying the CVT transmission as well as the latest models of Nissan.

Until now, the Nissan still mum associated these pictures.

A picture that allegedly patent drawings of the All New Nissan X-Trail disclosed Auto.sohu site. The picture shows some of the outside starting from the front, rear side, top to bottom look so obvious.

If observed carefully, the picture is very similar to the one that is the concept model Nissan Hi-Cross.

This model has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 ago, and this year the same diajang Nissan will introduce the production version.

This concept car has a larger dimension than the X-Trail is now in the market. Hi-Cross has a length of 4.660mm, 1.850mm width and height of 1.670mm. Longer dimensions allows the car seat model adopts three lines.

the latest generation of Nano

Mumbai, - In Switzerland later, TM will bring the latest generation of  Nano, including those that are now being discussed in the form of American and European versions. In addition to different designs, 2-cylinder 600 cc engine which is only capable of up to 105 kph lauched its capacity will be increased 800 cc or 1,000 cc. Added features also include power steering, traction control and air. Banderolnya estimated at U.S. $ 10,000.

Other candidates are also expected to attend are the latest generation Indica. Variant is not yet clear what will be shown, Vista Concept S2 or the latest version. We await further news.

Tata Motors (TM) confirmed its participation in the Geneva Motor Show 2013, March. The assurance was conveyed directly by Ranjit Yadav, President of the Passenger Car Business Unit of TM, as quoted Indianautosblog, today (28/1). And this is not the first time, last year was already showing some concepts like Xover, Elegante, Prima, and Megapixel Pixel. Unfortunately, Yadav did not confirm any model that will be the champion this year.

new Williams FW35 car

2013 rookie Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that the new Williams FW35 car, no longer snout-shaped stairs, but straight. "With the new rules, the muzzle of the car straightened out. That's the biggest difference in appearance," said Bottas told MTV3 television.

Ferrari will launch its new F2013 race car on Friday (1/2) is. Many people hoped that the Prancing Horse's new jet more fun and pleasing to the eye than its predecessor (F2012). Especially the nose design that many other teams followed last year. This time, the stronghold of the Scuderia will disguise display car snout.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, race car will be piloted Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were only known by the reference number 664. It looks more classic that takes advantage of the FIA's decision, in which the team can use the panel to cover dileminasi auto indentation on the muzzle. Then, the cars may continue the concept of a high nose that allows the flow of air without any obstacles in front of the chassis.

Not only the nose, sidepods of rendering shows the design of smaller, though from Ferrari headquarters in Maranello recognize that look of the car during the launch and the opening race in Australia will be different. Because, aero treatment, front and rear will be more complex when in Melbourne.

Other information, exhaust F2013 will use the Coanda, the same as used Red Bull (also emulated the other team) last year. However, the order of the pull-rod suspension is used as it was introduced late last year. Chances are, other teams will also apply.

four engine variants for the power of MINI Bond Street

London, - Affairs power of MINI Bond Street, entrusted to four engine variants, powered 122 PS Cooper, Cooper D 112 PS, 184 PS Cooper S, Cooper SD and 143 PS. As with other MINI, 1,600 cc four-cylinder engine, or with the addition of a turbocharged version that more power. Six-speed manual transmission.

Very much variants MINI to date, so that the models quite difficult to sort out. But that has not lessened the English-German manufacturers to stop making new variant again. Most brand, born from the lineage Clubman, and labeled Bond Street, which will mejeng at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The name "Bond Street" inspired by the street in the heart of London which is renowned as an exclusive shopping center. Picture of exclusivity with the "feel" fancy applied in the expression of design lines.

Priming Midnight Black or brownish black, the colored Cool Champagne (golden yellow) in contrast to a roof, mirror covers, under the C-pillar, and the graphics on the bonnet. The hood is accented lines berkelir gray with beige trim on the edge. Tongkrongannya seem taller thanks to 17-inch rims are also dibalur golden color.

Inside, the seats are leather-clad carbon motif gets beige stitching to align with the exterior. Logo "Bond Street" posted on the door sill. The car is equipped with weather control, rain sensor and automatic headlights.

Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation (AFCC) has been built

Nabern-New Companies in this agreement, Daimler and Ford also formed a new company, Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation (AFCC) to make the vehicle together. Nissan does not come with a reason to avoid the contract between Ford consumption along with Daimler.

However, the three companies have agreed together to distribution costs and greater production volumes when production begins.

"We will move faster if the production run in the near future," said Weber. This collaboration chose Detroit as a production base with the endorsement Tokyo, Vancouver and Stuttgart.

Every brand has the right to market the brand identity of each. "The model will first use the system front wheels," said Weber.

The deal is not yet final three brands. That is, the joint venture is still open for other brands. The agreement also cancel Daimler plans to develop fuel cell technology project itself which was originally targeted to begin next year (2014). German manufacturer has conducted a series of experiments on 200 units of fuel cell technology.

 Daimler, Ford and Nissan have agreed to unite step, develop fuel cell technology cars (fuel-cell) at affordable prices from 2017. This agreement marks the beginning of an era of zero-emission cars simultaneously.

All three agreed to create an alliance brands including setting up suppliers, holders of the decision and commitment to the development of hydrogen technologies globally. Including setting up the infrastructure, namely hydrogen filling station for realizing plan.

"Unbelievable! We never close as it creates breakthrough fuel cells," commented Thomas Weber, Research and Development Chief, Daimler AG is quoted Autonews, today (01/28/2013). The three brands of targets to produce 100,000 units of hydrogen-fueled cars.

In order to be in the same position, each brand gets a share of the same investment in the development of systems for storage without detailing the plan.

The deal is similar to persaingain group. Previously, Toyota and BMW have agreed to develop fuel cell technology as a fuel.

a limited hypercar uses the six-cylinder boxer engine

Doha, - a limited hypercar uses the six-cylinder boxer engine developed by RUF Automobile, Germany. This machine of   is capable of producing power 750 PS and 1,000 Nm. Acceleration from 0-100 kph only 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 390 kph.

The figure will appear in Dubai only the translation of a computer. There is no prototype. Masihtahap interior design. W Motors itself is also still considering tential, based in Torino or Dubai. Explained, this car will be priced in the range of 3.4 million U.S. dollars (USD 32.8 billion) and is available only 7 units.

Middle East who have a lot of rich people, is no longer just a consumer sports cars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Pagani and as. Now, there is also a brand that comes from the region, namely Lykan Hypersport be made by W Motors from Dubai. Today, examples of the car will be shown to visitors Qatar Motor Show (QMS), which opened today until February 2, 2013.

In July last year, W Motors announced it will produce a limited hypercar. December in Beirut, the car was presented and named by young designers from Lebanon, Ralph Debbas.

In the car QMS was performed with a carbon fiber body. Sharp design lines on all sides, at first glance like a Lamborghini Aventador. To build need help Magna Styr Torino and Alfredo Stola of Studiotorino.

This two-seater car design using LED headlamps are arranged like a diamond. The roof is covered with gold. W Motors has also said that the driver can see the information display on the glass side of the holographic method.

Sixteen models of Toyota's recalled after being modified

Washington - Toyota recall in Models  and years to be repaired is Avalon, FJ Cruiser, Highlander hybrid output 2009 - 2012, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, RAV4 and Tacoma production from 2009 to 2012, Highlander and Venza 2009 to 2013, Sequoia 2010 to 2012, Corolla, Sienna and Tundra from 2010 to 2013. Finally, the Prius V 2012.

Toyota back to recall 16 models manufactured from 2009 to 2013 with the number reached 3235 units. Models are required to be fixed is a modified vesi, including the addition of leather seat covers and installation DVD in headrests made ​​by dealers in the southeastern United States.

Due to modifications, special leather seat covers installation on front passenger air bag sensor interrupt. Since no re-calibrated, the sensor can not detect the weight of the passenger. As a result, when there is an accident the air bag did not inflate in an optimal or even inactive.

325,000 pounds for the latest version

LONDON-The price offered for  the latest version of McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2013 amounted to 325,000 pounds.

McLaren showed the latest version of the MP4-12C supercar. Super car was named GT3, and the plan will also take part in the competition supercar at this year's race.

As reported Inautonews, McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2013 to get changes to the system ECU and other electrical systems. Other changes to the cooling system, a new, more stable damper for handling prime, as well as the addition of aerodynamics on the body system.

This change makes the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 claimed more fuel efficient, and more reliable.

The latest version of the MP4-12C GT3 will be offered on the 2013 GT team. But, in addition to race, the MP4-12C GT3 will also be available for non-regular consumers as well as for racing collectors.

McLaren says the MP4-12C GT3 2013 will be used Sebastien Loeb Racing Racing and Clearwater. Supercar is reinforced twin turbo V8 engine with a capacity of 3.8 liters. Engine mated to a six-speed sequential transmission.

The British supercar manufacturer acknowledge your, the model 2013 is more powerful than the 2012 model which only reached 500 HP. It's just that McLaren has not released the results of automobile output.

Norah Jones accompanied me to take my car

London:  take my car accompanied by Norah Jones. All is because of her song. A list of the best songs to accompany the music while driving is characterized by easy listening music. Norah Jones perched in first place with the song 'Come Away with Me'. Others are from groups like Coldplay, Elton John, Radiohead and Jason Mraz.

Therefore, be careful to choose music to accompany your trip, especially when traveling long distances.

A British car site and financially, Confused.com tried to examine the effects of music on driver behavior using MotorMate app.

The application is used to monitor the behavior of eight participants drive the vehicle throughout the journey is 800 kilometers and the remaining half without music accompanied by a wide range of musical genres from classical to heavy metal songs.

As a result, heavy metal music has a male driver of the vehicle to run much faster. While the hip-hop music to make the drivers more aggressive women.

Strains of classical music instead apparently caused two other drivers to be uncertain than when they are not accompanied with music.

"The music is noisy, and increased heart rate is a deadly mix. While beats that can quickly cause excitement and passion that makes people concentrate more on the music rather than the streets," commented a psychologist at London University to support these findings.

Assuming that the tempo of the song to make the driver unconsciously adjust 'knock' out of the way driving, the rhythm of the music is an appropriate fit with the rhythm of the human heart which is about 60 to 80 bpm (beats per minute).

In the top 10 malicious playlist, song 'Hey Mama', performed by the Black Eyed Peas occupy the top position followed by 'Dead on Arrival' from Fall Out Boy's.

32 units only for Ferrari 250 LM 32 units only

Ferrari 250 LM only 32 units were made before production ended in 1965. The cars that are still remaining today are usually traded at a price of 6 million euros, or about U.S. $ 7.91 million.

F150 model is expected to be produced in quantities of more than 250 LM is about 500 units, and will be priced at a much more reasonable at around more than 1 million euro or U.S. $ 1.32 million.


The plan supercar Ferrari Enzo successor will be named the F150 will make its debut later this year at the Geneva Motor Show which will open on March 7.

In its official introduction later, some Ferrari fans (like the F150 owners) will get first chance to see the outline of the vehicle directly.

The news was released by the Italian sites 0-100 are also said to be much inspired style F150 Ferrari 250 LM output from 1963. Based on the F150 pictures that have been circulating on the internet, we can see the inherited style, especially on the back.

Both vehicles equally accentuate muscle, curved front fender and rear fender pontoon style, although the shape is more angular than the F150 at 250 LM.

Both vehicles were also brought together a machine in the center of the rear wheel.

Ferrari 250 LM original created as a successor to the Ferrari 250 GTO. He sold primarily to the privateer racer.

According to data from Wikipedia, LM 250 is used by race teams North American Racing Team who give the final victory overall in 24-hour endurance race of Le Mans 1965.