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Koenigsegg Agera Supercar India Launch On 29 March 2011 – Details Specifications Features Price
Mahindra Launched Gio Compact Cab- Most Affordable Four-Wheeler
BMW i3 Electric Car Launch In India Possible
[Free] Official Formula 1 App Download For iPhone, Android, Nokia, Blackberry,Samsung and Java Phones
Diesel Car Prices Increased In Delhi- Higher Taxes Imposed On Diesel Cars

Koenigsegg Agera Supercar India Launch On 29 March 2011 – Details Specifications Features Price

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 08:05 AM PDT

We are surprised to see most exotic car automakers like Bentley, Ferrari, Bugatti, etc heading to Indian shores that too in a very short period of time. It is not something that was undesirable but the more surprising is the initial response these companies are getting.

The next big player heading towards the Indian market is Koenigsegg whose very popular sports car Koenigsegg Agera is all set for its official launch on the 29Th of March 2011. So basically this year will prove to be the best year so far since we are not only seeing major global manufacturers stepping into India but also some very important launches from the Indian manufactures as well.

The owner of InterGlobe Enterprise who also owns Indigo airlines has been appointed as the official retailer for the products of this Swedish car manufacturer. Briefly talking about the qualities of this masterpiece, it can sprint form 0-100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and has a jaw dropping top speed of 400 km/h. Comparing this machine with Bugatti Veyron, the performance levels of both are at par but there is a significant price difference which could give Koenigsegg an edge over the other.

The car is said to be priced around Rs.10 Crore which is way cheaper than the Veyron and hence customers may opt for this car over the Bugatti. So we must wait for a month or so to see which of the two does well in terms of customer satisfaction and power for money. For complete specifications and pictures of Koenigsegg Agera follow the link below.

Also Read: Koenigsegg Agera Detailed Specifications Features & Price In India

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Mahindra Launched Gio Compact Cab- Most Affordable Four-Wheeler

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 07:50 AM PDT

Mahindra & Mahindra has finally launched the Mahindra Gio Compact Cab which is a passenger car version of the Mahindra Gio utility truck, in Chandigarh. Claimed to be India's most affordable 4-wheeler cab, the vehicle is supposed to change the intra-city commutation scenario and contract carriage travel in India.

The vehicle is equipped with the latest features one would demand from a commercial vehicle such as modern looks, style & design, reliable technology and most importantly the comfort of a car. Despite being a low cost cab, the comfort, status and safety is comparable to a conventional cabs and impressively has 27% higher earnings than a typical three wheeled commercial car.

The overall build quality along with the offered features at a very competitive price gives this cab an edge over the others in the same category. A driver along with 6 passengers can be accommodated at same time. With an astonishing mileage of 30 km per litre, the car really stands out in its segments as this quality eventually results in returns.

Expressing content on the launch of the Gio Compact Cab, Mr. Arun Malhotra, Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Care, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.,said, “In keeping with our endeavour of offering first of its kind innovative products, we have launched the Gio Compact Cab today. Its development is a result of extensive consumer insight and market study to understand the latent and expressed need gaps of the customer. It is an ideal vehicle for travel intra-city in the stage and contract carriage segment and I am confident that it would be nothing less than a Game Changer for last mile public transportation in times to come.”

He further added,” The Gio Compact Cab will not only change the way people look at urban-rural connectivity, but will also redefine specific use in areas like the school children movement segment within tier 2 and tier 3 towns of India. In addition, other segments which will find our vehicle extremely useful include large campuses, resorts and factories that have transportation requirements within their own premises. The Gio Compact Cab has undergone rigorous test runs and has been validated on all requisite parameters and is supported by Mahindra’s service network, which is one of the largest and spread across the country’.

Mahindra Gio Compact Passenger Cab Price In India

The car has been priced very competitively at Rs.1.95 Lakh(Ex-showroom Chandigarh).

Also Read: Mahindra Gio Passenger Cab Specification & Features

BMW i3 Electric Car Launch In India Possible

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 03:00 AM PDT

BMW recently added a new sub-brand BMW I to its subsidiary list and the most unique thing about the new brand is that all its work, dedication, effort and research is aimed at manufacturing futuristic electric vehicles which will have least impact on the environment and still be effortless and comfortable. The initial line-up presented by the sub-brand includes two cars of which one is a small car while the other a sedan.

Named as BMW i3 and BMW i8, the cars look very futuristic and full of innovations but what draws our interest is the BMW i3 small car which is being speculated to be launched in India in the coming years.

With the recent announcement made by the government on tax rebate being offered on electric vehicles including cars and scooters, the possibility of BMW-I coming to India have been enhanced. Another reason is the recent success of BMW in India after selling appreciable number of units last year and even overtaking Mercedes-Benz.

In fact according to sources, a senior official of BMW has been quoted saying that if the demand is adequate in our market, the German automaker might consider bringing the electric sub-brand to India. Moreover the vehicles themselves are designed to sustain in almost every Global market so there would be no issues modifying them to suit ours.

The 'LifeDrive' architecture on which the i3 is based is very promising as it not only provides an increased range per charge but superior driving dynamics as well. Both the above benefits come from the aluminum chassis and the innovative use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic together. Technically the car is expected to sport a heart which would produce an impressive output of 150 to 170 BHP and will have a range of nearly 100 miles.

We now can't wait to see it entering the Indian shores since once it gets launched other manufacturers would also come up with their innovative electric cars and then only the real competition would begin.

[Free] Official Formula 1 App Download For iPhone, Android, Nokia, Blackberry,Samsung and Java Phones

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 01:15 AM PDT

Formula One fans love speed and technology, which is why they admire F1 Racing so much. With the Formula One 2011 already started, there are lots of fans who might not be watching live races because of their busy schedules. But there is one good news, wherever you are, you can not get the latest updated of Formula one 2011 on your mobile phone directly. There is an app for almost all the smartphone platforms available from Formula one official website. These apps are available for iPhone, Android phones, Blackberry Phones, Nokia phones which run Java apps, Samsung, LG, and all major mobile phones which support JAVA based J2ME applications. The icing on the cake is that the apps are absolutely free and you don't need to shell out even one penny to install these apps on your phone. Once installed, it will get you all the latest happenings, races, details and news on the go for FREE.

If none of the apps work for your mobile phone, don't worry, there is a way out. If your mobile phone supports Internet Browsing, simply open the browser and type the below address on the mobile phone URL or address bar:

mobile.formula1.com

NOTE: There maybe data or internet charges levied by your mobile phone operator, check with your mobile service provider for data plan charges if you are not aware of them.

Above is the snapshot of how the mobile website for Formula 1 looks like.

F1 Official iPhone App | F1 Official Android App | F1 Official Blackberry App | F1 Official Java App For Nokia, Samsung And Other Java Phones

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F1 Racing 2011 News

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Diesel Car Prices Increased In Delhi- Higher Taxes Imposed On Diesel Cars

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 12:27 AM PDT

If you are planning to buy a Diesel Engine car in Delhi, be ready to shell out some extra money for taxes. Diesel cars in Delhi are already taxed higher than the petrol engine cars, but with the new announcement in the Delhi State budget, Diesel engine cars will now pay 25% extra levy on state taxes in Delhi. This will mean another sharp rise in the price of Diesel engine cars like Maruti Swift Diesel, Ford Figo Diesel, Volkswagen Polo Diesel, Tata Indica Diesel, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra Xylo, Maruti Swift Dzire Diesel and all other diesel engine cars !

Buying a Diesel engine car in Delhi will become costlier. The registration and taxes make a considerable part of the on-road cost of a vehicle to the buyer, with this increase, the cost to customer will become higher. The argument behind this step is that Diesel engine cars contribute more to the air pollution. But the new low sulphur diesel used in the modern CRDI Diesel Engines, the emissions may be even lesser than the petrol engines. Yes the old generation cars with mechanical diesel injection technologies do make more pollution, but increased taxes on the new cars with CRDI engines won't help cut that pollution level.

What we need is cleaner fuel, strict implementation of PUC certificates and strict emission norms for Diesel engine, not the plain tax hikes which do no good to the air pollutions, rather they burn holes in the pockets of the buyers.

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