Auto Industry Reviews

All-New MINI 3-Door and 5-Door Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 31.85 and 35.20 Lakh respectively
BMW India has finally launched the new generation of the MINI 3-door and 5-door. The cars were first expected to come only at the end of the year, so December, but they will go on sale from today. The MINI 3-door is priced at Rs. 31.85 Lakh while the 5-Door costs Rs. 35.20 Lakh. (all India ex-showroom prices)

Mahindra Scorpio, XUV500, and Xylo Recalled
Nov 19, 2014 05:37 PM
Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling 2,300 units of different variants of its popular SUVs Scorpio and XUV500, and multi purpose vehicle Xylo to rectify a defective vacuum pump in engines manufactured in May this year.

Over 11 Million Vehicles Taken Off Roads in China for APEC
Nov 18, 2014 11:08 PM
At least 11.7 million vehicles were ordered off the roads each day to cut exhaust emissions during the meeting. The Beijing Environmental Monitoring Centre said that between November 1 and 12 air pollutants in the capital fell to their lowest levels in five years.

A Bike You Can Carry in Your Backpack
Nov 18, 2014 08:27 PM
The frame of the bike is built around circles instead of a single horizontal girder and because of this circular design the bike spreads the weight equally across the frame. The seat and the handle bars are at similar heights so that the front and rear wheels would bear the weight of the rider equally.

F1: McLaren Honda Hits the Track
Nov 18, 2014 06:19 PM
Ever since we heard McLaren and Honda will team up in 2015, we have waited with bated breath to see what this baby would look like. We recently had our wish fulfilled when the McLaren Honda F1 car got up and revving at Silverstone.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Maharaja Edition Revealed
Nov 17, 2014 09:12 PM
Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest Phantom Drophead Coupe variant, known as the Maharaja edition. The title obviously is taken from India, for it has had these rulers and the new Drophead has been inspired by the Golden Age of the Raja.

New Volvo XC90's Interior Air Quality System to Be Helpful For Asthma Patients
Nov 17, 2014 06:03 PM
The company has introduced a larger and more efficient multi-filter, CleanZone, in the cabin. Volvo says CleanZone keeps even the most microscopic, and hazardous fine dust particles from entering the car.

New Mercedes C-Class Unveiled at CeBIT, Bangalore; Launch on Nov 25
Nov 13, 2014 08:26 PM
Mercedes-Benz India and Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India (MBRDI) jointly showcased some of its latest products at the CeBIT Bangalore, including the new C-Class that is slated to launch on November 25, 2014 in India.

Explained: How New Mercedes-Benz Models Will be Named
Nov 13, 2014 05:45 PM
The new Mercedes-Benz models will include different body types and drive systems, which consequently means an increasingly complex situation as far as naming the various models is concerned.

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