Bhaichung Bhutia Receives Customized SUV Mahindra Scorpio Getaway

Bhaichung Bhutia, India's football captain, received the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle – a customized concept of the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, from senior Mahindra officials in a special ceremony held in the city.

"We are thrilled to customize the Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle concept for Bhaichung which, for him, represents the fulfillment of a long cherished childhood dream. With its sporty, stylish looks and go anywhere capability, the Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle is the perfect offroad vehicle for those who seek thrill and adventure. A high degree of customisation also makes it the ideal choice for Bhaichung to make a personalised style statement," said Mr. Vivek Nayer, Senior Vice President - Marketing, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

"My love affair with offroad vehicles began with Mahindra. I grew up in the hills of Sikkim and one of my fondest childhood memories is of my father and me going for long drives through tea plantations and rugged terrain in a Mahindra. Ever since then I have always dreamt of owning an offroad vehicle that would be suitable for both the city as well as the hills. Life has now come full circle and I am absolutely delighted to receive my very own, personalised Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle concept from Mahindra which will help me relive the days of my youth," said Indian skipper, Bhaichung Bhutia.

A recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Arjuna Awards, Bhaichung Bhutia is already a legendary figure in Indian football and captain of the national team. In 1999, he was voted Asian (AFC) Player of the Month and also received the Sikkim State Award for his contribution to the sport.

The Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Lifestyle concept is built on the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway platform which is available in both 2WD and 4WD variants and is powered by the technologically advanced 115 hp CRDe engine. It is also BS-III compliant. Customised body paint, along with styled wheel arches and auxiliary lamps give the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyle a sporty stance. This is further enhanced by a motorised sunroof and stainless steel guards for the front, rear and sides of the vehicle. The cargo bay with a motorised cover comes in handy on long camping trips as it provides ample storage space and also protects cargo in case of rain.

The vehicle's imposing exterior is aptly complemented by plush, custom painted interiors with custom stitched leather upholstery. Additional features include an MP3 music system with speakers, an iPod docking station and a reverse camera with sensors.

Source: Mahindra Group

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Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Car Launched in India

Rolls Royce has launches the Phantom Coupe in India. Rolls Royce seems to be very interested in strengthening its operations in India at a time when the whole world is under severe recession.

India that is still not mired in recession as most European countries is being taken as a better bet to invest. The country is being eyed specially by luxury car makers like BMW and others who are trying to get young buyers from India's IT, retail and real estate companies.

India's middle and upper middle class section is expanding at a fast pace. So all the companies from across the globe are rushing to India to cash in on this new breed of millionaires.

Rolls Royce's latest launch in India the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe is slated to cost around 4 Crore Rs. This means that only super rich people who are at the height of their professional or business may be able to afford the beauty. While Rolls Royce is launching it costliest cars in India it is also launching small luxury cars to cater to recession hit markets as well.

Experts say that Rolls Rolls' answer to a shrinking economy is a smaller model. But they say that at 212.6 inches long, it's the 200EX is still bigger than most luxury sedans roaming the roads. And it still looks every bit as deserving of the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament adorning its streamlined, brushed aluminum nose as the larger Phantom range. When the 200EX enters production, it'll lose the traditional Rolls show car nameplate in favor of something like Silver Cloud, and it'll still command a prime spot in the valet lot at the yacht club, but don't take our word for it: check out the live shots for yourself in the gallery below, and the factory images below that, and the full details in the press release after the jump.

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe sports a Phantom 6.75-litre V12 engine, producing a whopping 460 horse power, going from 0-100 km per hour in 5.8 seconds. With an electronically governed top speed of 250 km per hour, it is 25% more fuel efficient than the Drop head Coup?. More than enough, the company hopes, to set the ball rolling.

Source: khabrein.info

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Bajaj Pulsar MTV Stunt Mania in India

Bajaj Pulsar and MTV India are soon going to jointly organize a reality show called "Bajaj MTV Stunt Mania" for all bike maniacs in the country. India's biggest stunt guru Alan Amin has been roped in to train the participating bikers.

It is to be mentioned here that the nationwide auditions for the "Bajaj MTV Stunt Mania" show will begin from the 6th May and will be held across 6 metros Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Chennai during the month. It will be aired from July 2009.

MTV spokesperson said that the show is an endeavor to look for passionate biking enthusiasts who are ready to train with the gurus and face the best in the country.

Bajaj India has recently launched an upgraded model of Bajaj Pulsar 180cc which is done completely in black matte finish. Bajaj intends to compete strongly with TVS Motors in India which has also launched the 180cc TVS Apache in India.

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New Audi A6: World's Most Successful Business Sedan Car Launched in India

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, announced the launch of the new Audi A6, the world's most successful business sedan, in India. The new design of the Audi A6 emphasizes the cars strong personality; the latest engine generation including the new turbo engine 3.0 TFSI equips the model with more power and highest efficiency. The new Audi A6 with four engine variants - 3.0 TFSI, 2.8 FSI, 3.0 TDI, 2.7 TDI - will be available at the Audi dealerships across India from May 4th, 2009 onwards.

Mr. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director Audi India, stresses: "The Audi A6 is the most successful business sedan worldwide and one of our main contributors to our achievement in the Indian market. The new Audi A6 with its thrilling design, powerful engines and its combination of dynamic performance and lower fuel consumption is an example of Audi's successful efficiency strategy and embodies our philosophy of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik'. We believe the new Audi A6 will be one of the key players in the Indian luxury car market."

"India has been a significant growth driver for Audi and will be the car market of the future. In 2009 Audi celebrates 100 years of the brand and the launch of the new Audi A6 is Audi's continued commitment to the Indian market to offer luxury cars with superior technology, thrilling design and high performance to provide an unforgettable experience to our customers," added Benoit Tiers.

The design of the new Audi A6 is emphasized by a range of bold new accents, perfectly articulating the cars strong personality. The single-frame grill, bumpers, air vents and fog lights have all gotten a facelift. In the standard xenon plus, LED daytime running lights have been redesigned as horizontal strips with six LEDs each.

The new Audi A6 enters the Indian market with a higher equipment level than the predecessor and the well-known advanced Audi Multi Media Interface system, the MMI, which has been setting news standard for perfectly controlling any function of the car. The instrument panel uses new higher-resolution graphics; and a new frame better accentuates the display.

The new Audi A6's spacious interior with its clean and elegant contours and perfect craftsmanship is characteristic of this luxury brand. The rear seats have been re-defined and became far more comfortable and a package of elaborate features makes sure the noise level is cut by almost half.

The new Audi A6 starts at 38,57,000 INR (ex-showroom Mumbai) and offers a choice of four engines - 3.0 TFSI, 2.8 FSI, 3.0 TDI, 2.7 TDI - and six exciting colors: Aventurin Blue, Dakar Beige, Ice Silver and Oyster Grey are the new additions to the color range of the Audi A6 besides the successful Phantom Black and Ibis White.

The new Audi A6 will be available along with the entire Audi model range comprising the Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A4, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8 from May 4th, 2009 onwards at 12 dealerships across the country: Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata.

Courtesy: Audi India

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Nissan Micra to Drive Into Indian Roads Early 2010

Nissan Motors India is geared up to launch their latest endeavor, the Nissan Micra or March in early 2010. This small car (Nissan Micra) project undertaken by Nissan Motor is apparently on schedule and the car will soon be seen on Indian roads.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, Nissan Motor India's Managing Director and CEO said "Our plans are on track and our first car will be the Nissan Micra hatchback. The Nissan Micra is known as March in Japan and the India version will be christened either Micra or March."

In addition to the Nissan Micra, the company also aims to launch 4 to 5 models in next five years. "We propose to launch four to five models over the next four-five years in the Indian market. Our first car is scheduled for launch by summer 2010," said Tokuyama.

Nissan India is also setting up a new manufacturing unit in Oragadam near Chennai in association with the French auto maker Renault. The fifty-fifty joint venture company will have an annual capacity of manufacturing nearly 4 lakh cars in India. This facility will not merely cater to the domestic but also the overseas demands of models from both the companies.


By: Amrith K.A.

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Skoda India Forays Into SUV Segment With Skoda Yeti

Skoda Auto Launched the Skoda Yeti Design at Geneva International Motor Show in 2005. This is Skoda's Foray into the SUV segment which was quite new to Skoda Auto. The size of the Skoda Yeti fits between the AO and A segments, keeping the Skoda Yeti on the border between different classes.

The Skoda Yeti bears features of future Skoda vehicles which were previously indicated by the Skoda Roomster concept. The distinct features of Skoda Yeti include wrap-around windscreen, coated windscreen side pillar, and characteristic roof covering.

Skoda Yeti is equipped with turbo charged and frugal engines. The Skoda Yeti has two petrol and three diesel engines on offer. Equipped with front wheel drive, a petrol engine with four cylinders and 1.2 liter capacity; the Skoda Yeti delivers 77 kW. The power-providing turbo charger (105 PS) enhances its performance. Skoda Yeti also promises efficient fuel economy.

The exterior of the 4.2 m long, five door SUV, has an impressive front end with a ribbed grille and amiable headlamps. The sturdy flanks and distinct wings give Skoda Yeti a robust look on the 17 inch wheels. Despite this, Skoda Yeti, doesn't have a bulky appearance.

The Skoda Yeti is certainly Skoda's response to the ever growing emphasis on ecological issues. The beautiful Skoda Yeti meets the environmental needs, has ample luggage space, safety features and great road holding. That encompasses all the traits that buyers normally look for.

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Infibeam.com Announces to Power In.com Books Store

Online Books store moves to In.com shopping platform, extends the reach of popular books, improves shopping experience and selection for customers shopping online.

In.com (www.in.com), a Web18 venture which is the Internet and Mobile arm of Network18, a full media conglomerate, and Infibeam.com (www.infibeam.com) today announced that the two companies are launching a co-branded books store on In.com Shopping (www.shop.in.com). The new co-branded books store will allow millions of visitors on In.com to purchase new and interesting books of their choice at very attractive prices.

The co-branded books store will operate under an agreement whereby Infibeam.com will be responsible for merchandising and inventory management including website content for books store and order fulfillment. Speaking about the landmark agreement, Mr. Vishal Mehta, founder and CEO Infibeam.com said, "This partnership is an honest effort to offer booklovers the ultimate in online purchase of books in a much wider platform like In.com".

Mr. Rahul Sethi, Group Head, e-Commerce of In.com is quite upbeat about the deal and said, "We want to make a wide range of books accessible to the entire Internet audience in India and the books would be competitively priced as you would expect from In.com Shopping. Our alliance with Infibeam.com will be a great win for customers, and we are looking forward to introducing books teamed with Infibeam.com".

The In.com site teamed with Infibeam.com offers a complete books store solution for new and returning customers, providing a vast product selection, a seamless shopping experience and information resources to make books buying fun. The books selection is expected to continue to grow in the coming days.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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In.com Shopping is a part of In.com which caters to the entire internet consuming audience. The In.com construct is based on the fundamental needs of any online user and the site is home to all content that act as drivers for accessing the internet today. From READING news, blogs, feeds and information to WATCHING videos, from LISTENING to music to PLAYING games, from MAILING to SEARCHING for products, holidays, grooms and SHOPPING.


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Hyundai i20 Diesel Car Gearing Up For Indian Roads

Hyundai had previously launched Hyundai i10 which was a huge success in India. The Hyundai i20 is doing well too and Hyundai is all set to launch the Hyundai i20 Diesel.

With skyrocketing petrol prices, the Hyundai i20 Diesel would be a welcome change. The diesel version of Hyundai i20 is being manufactured at its Chennai plant for exports. So far in India, Hyundai has marketed only the petrol variant.

Speaking about the proposed launch, Mr. Aravind Saxena, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Hyundai Motor India, said "We will launch Hyundai i20 diesel for the domestic market this year. But we are yet to finalize the engine size."

Hyundai i20 Diesel is equipped with a 1.4 liter CRDi engine that offers an 88 BHP of power. Hyundai i20 is expected to offer a fuel efficiency of around 20 km per liter of fuel. The more powerful 1.6 litre diesel version is exported and may not be launched in India due to its high price.

Hyundai i20 Diesel will be priced between Rs 5-6 lakh, 20-25% more than the petrol version and pitted against diesel versions of Maruti Swift, Skoda Fabia, Tata Indigo, Ford Fusion and Fiat Palio in the hatchback segment.


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Bugatti Veyron: The Most Expensive Fastest Car In The World

The Bugatti Veyron 2009 is said to be the most expensive and the fastest car in the world - Check the Speedometer in the below images guys...

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Book Your Tata Nano Online at Infibeam.com

Tata Nano - The world's cheapest car is announced and bookings have begun with zeal and will last till the end of day on April 25, 2009. The 1 lakh rupee car is all set to be a trend setter in its genre with most two wheeler owners opting for the Nano. The incessant website clicks and enormous numbers of booking forms sold have proven this. Infibeam.com has joined in the Nano fever by collating Tata dealers spread across India, in a bid to provide hassle free online booking to customers.

Speaking about the new endeavor, Mr. Vishal Mehta, CEO and founder Infibeam.com said "the team at Infibeam will co-ordinate with the customer and dealer till the deal is finalized, thereby augmenting the customer dealer relationship."

Infibeam.com is now offering all Tata Nano car buyers the luxury of replacing unending queues and paper work hassles with a simple click of a button to book a car. Customers can avail the Tata Nano details provided on the site and book the car online by furnishing their contact details. They will then be contacted by the customer care team at Infibeam.com and the respective Tata dealers to complete the booking process.

Tata Nano is the car of the moment and this compact wheels will soon grace Indian roads. Available in three variants namely the base model, CX and LX variants, the all new Tata Nano is set to lure small car buyers in India.

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Maruti Swift Dzire: Sedan Version of Swift

The all new Swift Dzire from Maruti's stable was launched on similar lines to the hugely successful Maruti Swift but a sedan version like the mid size Maruti Esteem. Maruti Swift Dzire was launched in March 2008. This is often defined as the 3-box version of the Maruti Swift.


The Maruti Swift Dzire is equipped with advanced features which make it an enticing buy. Unlike the Maruti Swift which is made in several countries, Maruti Suzuki plans to build the Maruti Swift Dzire exclusively in India. However the Maruti Swift Dzire may be exported to several countries.


Maruti Suzuki has given the Swift Dzire a new grille, fog lamp insert and the tail lights embedded with horizontal turn indicators. Maruti Suzuki has worked on the interiors without making any change in its wheelbase. Maruti India has also increased the shoulder room and head room at the rear. The roominess in the interiors will set the car apart from its hatch back counterpart. Maruti Swift Dzire's new notchback style boot enables it to offer 400 litres of boot space.

In addition to this, the top end variant of Maruti Swift Dzire will also come with class leading luxury features like Auto Temperature Control, new integrated DIN Stereo and an all new 6 spoke alloy wheels. Akin to the recently launched refreshed Maruti Swift, audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel. Height adjustable steering wheel is also on the offer.

What's more, Maruti Swift Dzire is equipped with ABS and twin airbags. The Maruti Swift Dzire will offer both petrol and diesel options, in 1.3 liter engines. The automatic climate control systems and other enhanced features make this a truly desirable buy.


By: Amrith K.A.

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