The Octavia is branded as the most successful Skoda ever, and has achieved production of five million units since its launch in 1996.

Skoda has rolled out its one millionth third-generation Octavia from its main factory in Mladá Boleslav. The model was introduced in 1996, and the Czech carmaker has produced five million Octavias until now. Identified as the most successful Skoda ever, the third-generation model was launched in 2013 and underscores the success of the vehicle in international markets.

In addition to production in the Czech Republic, the Octavia runs off the assembly lines in China, Russia, India and Kazakhstan. As the carmaker’s largest individual market, China plays a crucial role for both the brand and the model. The Octavia was launched in China in May 2014. Since then, the compact-class vehicle has been produced at SAIC Volkswagen’s factory in Ningbo. In 2015 alone, 4,32,300 vehicles from the Octavia model series were sold around the world, which is around 11 percent more than the previous year. Between January and February 2016, 70,500 Octavias have been sold.

In India, the model has been among the most popular ones for the company and is the second most-sold car after the fake rolex watches Rapid. Available with the option of  two petrol engines and one diesel engine in the country, Skoda sold 6,097 third-gen Octavias since its launch in October 2013.

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Earlier this year, we had reported that Hyundai has started testing the sixth-generation Elantra sedan in India. According to a media report, the company is planning to launch the car in mid-2016.

The new Elantra was unveiled in Korea in September 2015. It measures 4,570 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,440 mm in height. This makes it 40 mm longer, 25 mm wider and 30 mm shorter than the fifth-generation model. At 2,700 mm, the wheelbase of the car remains unchanged.

The car has coupe-like styling with a large hexagonal grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps located in boomerang-shaped housings. At the rear, is a pair of new tail light clusters and a restyled bumper & boot. The car also gets redesigned alloy wheels.

In international markets, the Elantra is available with a choice of three engines - 1.6-litre petrol, 2.0-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel. The sale replica watches UK petrol engines come with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions, while the diesel gets a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

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The John Cooper Works Convertible is powered by a 228bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine; features a series of styling upgrades.

The third-generation Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible has made its international debut at the New York auto show 2016.

The JCW Convertible is powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 228bhp and 32.63kgm of torque, as the John Cooper Works hatchback that was launched in international markets in 2015. The convertible weighs in at 1,310kg, making it 105kg heavier than the current car. This gives the model a power-to-weight ratio of 174bhp per tonne.
As with the hatchback, the new convertible gets a standard six-speed manual and an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Mini claims its new top-of-the-line convertible accelerates from 0-100kph in 6.6sec in the six-speed manual guise, making it 0.3sec faster than previous-generation John Cooper Works Convertible and 0.2sec faster than the Cooper S Convertible. Meanwhile, the new Mini model is 0.1sec faster with the optional eight-speed auto gearbox. The convertible boasts a top speed of 241.40kph in the manual guise and 239.79kph for the automatic.

The John Cooper Works Convertible receives a series of exterior styling upgrades to differentiate it from less powerful versions. These include a uniquely styled front bumper with enlarged air ducts, a red-coloured grille embellishment, revised LED headlights, altered wheel arch cladding, red brake calipers, wider sills, a deeper rear bumper and a pair of centrally mounted chromed tailpipes. As standard, the car sits on 17-inch wheels, but offers the option of 18-inchers.

The interior of the car features model-specific sill decoration, more supportive front seats with integrated headrests, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a new gear lever, stainless steel pedals and revised instrument graphics.

The next-gen convertible also comes equipped with a raft of electronic driving aids, including dynamic stability control, dynamic traction control and an electronic differential lock.
The next model set online replica watches to join the JCW family is the John Cooper Works Clubman.

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We were expecting the production version of the Datsun Redigo at Auto Expo 2016. Unfortunately, our expectations weren’t met, since Datsun had some tinkering left to do with the final version. However, April 14, 2016 will witness the global unveiling of the Datsun Redigo hatchback, followed by a late-May launch.

Here are 5 things you should know about it:

1. Built on the same platform as the Renault Kwid

Renault and Nissan have a parts-sharing partnership, which is why a lot of the cars they sell in India are essentially the same, with the differentiator being subtle exterior and interior changes and different badging. The Datsun Redigo is a Renault Kwid under the hood, albeit with very radical exterior changes, and probably some big interior ones too. It will be constructed on the same CMF-A platform as the Kwid, and will be powered by the same 800cc engine mated to the same five-speed manual gearbox.

2. To be "very urban-centric"

According to Trevor Mann, the replica watches UK chief performance officer for Nissan, the Redigo will be “very different” and “very urban-centric”. Unlike the SUV styling of the Kwid, the Redigo will feature a more fluid urban design, replete with a tall cabin, urban-suited ground clearance and great all-round visibility. The kinked glasshouse, flowing silhouette and swept back headlights are all very chic, we must say.

3. Not to receive 1.0-litre engine or AMT gearbox 

While the Kwid is slated to receive a 1.0-litre engine as well as an AMT gearbox soon, the same will not make it to the Redigo anytime in the immediate aftermath of its launch. Seems like the Redigo will be stuck with an 800cc engine and five-speed manual gearbox for a quite some time.

4. Equipment levels to be lower than in the Kwid

Our sources tell us that the Redigo, at launch, will not be as well-equipped as the Kwid. A big omission will probably be the large touchscreen, which is proving to be a USP for the Kwid. It would also be reasonable to expect lower levels of fit and finish, as well as less plush seats.

5. The price, unfortunately, might not

Initially, it was planned that the Redigo would be positioned below the Kwid, undercutting it by about Rs 30,000. However, Renault pulled one over on Nissan and launched the Kwid at a gasp-inducing Rs 2.57 lakh. The Redigo, on the other hand, will be cheap replica watches launched at an estimated price of Rs 2.6 lakh. With a smaller equipment list and lesser brand value than Renault, this price-tag might make things difficult for the baby Datsun.

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With its fourth title, the Audi R8 is the most recognised car in the history of the World Car Awards.

Adding another feather to its illustrious hat, the Audi R8 Coupe was named the 2016 World Performance Car at the World Car Awards held during the recently concluded New York Auto Show, informed a press release. The Audi R8 has become the most successful car in the history of the awards with no lesser than four titles to its name. 

The predecessor to the Audi R8 already has two World Performance Car awards and a World Car Design of Replica Pocket Watches UK the Year accolade to flaunt for itself. And taking forward the same legacy this year too, the second generation of the high-performance sports car from Audi was voted a unanimous winner in the former category by an international jury comprising 73 leading automotive journalists.

On the occasion, Audi AG’s board member for sales and marketing Dietmar Voggenreiter said, “The first generation of the R8 paved our way toward becoming a premium brand and raised the aura of Audi to a new level. The new R8 will continue this success story and further accelerate the growth strategy of Audi Sport.”

The brand with four rings took the wraps off the Audi R8 V10 Plus at the Auto Expo in Delhi last month. Launched in India at a sticker price of Rs 2.47 crore (ex-showroom, Mumbai and Delhi), the car is powered by a modified version of cheap replica watches UK the 5.2-litre V10 engine. In this guise, the car churns out 618PS of peak power and 560Nm of torque, and can do the 0-100kmph dash in 3.2 seconds. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

The current accolade for the German carmaker adds to an already boast-worthy trophy cabinet from the World Car Awards. Apart from the Audi R8’s success, the Audi A6 was awarded the World Car of the Year title, back in the year 2005. The Audi RS 4 and Fake Watches UK the Audi TT have also been winners in top categories at the previous editions of the World Car Awards.

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