The bespoke Wraith is the final car from a trilogy of special models which includes the Wraith ‘Inspired by Fashion’ and Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’.

Rolls Royce has revealed the last in a trilogy of bespoke Wraith models called the Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’. The previous two bespoke models from the trilogy were the Wraith ‘Inspired by Fashion’ and Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’.

As per the carmaker, the stand-out feature on the latest bespoke Wraith is the 1300W, 18-channel sound system with two bass speakers, seven tweeters, seven mid-range speakers and two exciter speakers which is currently available as an option on the standard Wraith. The exciter speakers are units fitted into the headlining to add to the experience. Rolls Royce says that it took two years to develop the system which it claims can UK Wrist Replica Watches Cheap Sale,Rolex Breitling Omega ... replicate the live music experience. The system also features microphones located around the cabin to monitor outside noise and adjust volume settings.

The Wraith gets a copper-themed paint scheme inside and out along with a new leather trim on the doors and floor mats. The speaker grilles also follow the exterior paint scheme with a copper theme along with the words ‘Bespoke Audio’ engraved into the units.

The Wraith remains mechanically unchanged with the 624bhp 6.6-litre V12 mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox carried over from the standard model.

The Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’ will be available for order in India with prices expected to be around Rs 6.8 crore ex-showroom.

Courtesy : Autocar

Maruti Suzuki has released a teaser video announcing that the YRA will be officially christened as Baleno. The new Maruti Baleno will be a premium hatchback and compete against the Hyundai Elite i20 and Honda Jazz. The new Maruti car will be unveiled on September 15th in Germany

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has received good response as more than 6,000 cars have been booked within a week of its launch. Now Maruti Suzuki is gearing up for its next onslaught which was codenamed YRA and showcased at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It was rumoured that the Maruti YRA (internationally known as iK-2) would be christened Fronx but the manufacturer has announced that it will be named Baleno. The new Maruti Baleno will make its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany scheduled next month.

The new Maruti Baleno will be a premium Hatchbackpositioned above the Swift, and just like the Maruti S-Cross will be marketed through Maruti's upmarket Nexa showrooms across India. The task on hand of the new Maruti Baleno is cut-out as it will rival the likes of the Hyundai Elite i20, Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo.

The Baleno name isn’t alien to Indian consumers as Maruti Suzuki had a similarly named Sedan in the Indian market before it was replaced by the Maruti SX4. But since the old Baleno sedan received luke warm response in the market, it will be interesting to see whether Maruti Suzuki would adopt the "Baleno" name again for the new hatchback in India.

It is expected that Maruti Suzuki will load the new Baleno hatchback to the brim with features. Expect the new premium hatchback from Maruti to get goodies like start/stop button, touch screen infotainment system, Bluetooth, climate control and the works alongwith cruise control to set it apart from its rivals. 

The new Maruti Baleno hatchback will get both petrol and diesel engine options. Expect the diesel engine to be the tried and tested 1.3-litre DDiS unit producing 90 PS of power. The petrol variant might get two engine options one of which would be the 1.2-litre displacement powerplant while it will be unveiling a new 1.0-litre dual-jet Booster jet engine. According to Suzuki the new 1.0-litre turbocharged motor is an all-new unit and all the details regarding the new mill will be unveiled at the e 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15th. ZigWheels will be present at the motor show in Germany and get you all the details regarding the new premium hatchback. Watch this space for more updates. 

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Few dealers have started accepting bookings of the upcoming Yamaha R3 prior to its official launch. The Yamaha R3 is expected to be priced around Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

The Yamaha R3 has to be among the most highly anticipated launches of 2015. The new performance motorcycle from Yamaha will make its Indian debut on August 11th and ZigWheels have also been invited for an exclusive ride of the R3. Although, the official launch of the Yamaha R3 in India is scheduled next week few dealers have started accepting booking for the upcoming motorcycle. The booking amount for the Yamaha R3 is Rs 30,000 and according to our sources the new Yamaha R3 will cost Rs 3.5 to 3.6 lakh (on-road Mumbai). This means that the Yamaha R3 will be priced around Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and the above confirmation will be made on the day of the launch. Talking about deliveries expect the first lot of the new Yamaha motorcycles to hit Indian roads by second week of September during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is also rumoured that Yamaha has dropped ABS which is standard in the international-spec model from the Indian version of Yamaha R3 to price the bike aggressively. 

The Yamaha R3 will be the new locally assembled flagship offering for the Japanese two-wheeler giant in the Indian market. In terms of styling the Yamaha R3 is similar to its 250cc sibling with sharp and edgy lines that should appeal to the masses. Powering the Yamaha R3 is a 321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor churning out 42PS at 10,750rpm and peak torque of 29.6Nm at 9,000rpm. The mill is mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. In terms of power output, the Yamaha YZF-R3 sits between its arch rivals the Kawasaki Ninja 300 (39PS) and the KTM RC 390 (43.5PS). Braking is done by disc brakes at front and rear while it is rumoured that ABS wouldn’t be offered on the India-spec motorcycle. Watch this space for more updates

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For now, only the buying company's name has been released. All assets required to produce EBR bikes are part of this deal.

Eric Buell Racing was sold at an auction recently for a mere USD 2.25 million (approximately Rs 14 crore). In 2013, Hero MotoCorp had paid a lot more at Rs 159 crore to purchase a 49.2 percent stake in EBR. In addition, an extra Rs 17 crore was paid to purchase EBR’s consultancy arm. At the auction, official records showed that EBR had $20.8 million (Rs 132 crore) in assets and $20.4 million (Rs 130 crore) in liabilities.

EBR was sold to a company called Atlantic Metals Group LLC, and no other details of the company were revealed by the court. This deal includes all assets necessary to manufacture EBR bikes, like the tools, machinery and the inventory of remaining bikes and spare parts. Valuable intellectual property is also part of this deal. No official statement has been released by Eric Buell or the buyers.

Courtesy : Autocar

A look at the new cars expected to make their debut at the Frankfurt motor show this September.

The Frankfurt motor show to be held in September will be a platform for major automakers to unveil or showcase their upcoming, new or updated models. Some of these automakers include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Here is a look at what to expect at the Frankfurt Motor Show:

Alfa Romeo Giulia - This BMW 3-series' rival made its debut in June this year, and is expected to be showcased at the event. The only information revealed by Alfa is that the car is to be powered by a Ferrari-sourced twin-turbo V6 though they may provide more at the motor show.

New Audi A4 - Audi debuted its new A4 earlier this year. The next-gen car is larger and lighter than its predecessor and gets a range of new or updated engines making the car more powerful and efficient.

Bentley Bentayga - Bentley is expected to showcase the production version of the Bentayga SUV. The company has already released teasers for this upcoming super-luxury SUV, so we
can expect the production version to make its debut at the show.

New BMW 7-series - Revealed earlier this year, the international launch of the 7-series is expected in a few months.

New BMW X1 - The new X1 will be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive in international markets. The new car is based on the UKL platform that underpins BMWs sister- brand Mini, resulting in an altered silhouette.

Ferrari 488 GTS Spider - Ferrari has revealed its most powerful mid-engined convertible yet. The convertible gets the same features and options as the standard 488 along with the addition of a folding hard-top. The engine is the same 660bhp twin-turbo V8 as on the standard model. The Italian automaker will unveil the car at the motor show.

Fiat 124 Spider – Based on the Mazda MX5 sold internationally, the Fiat 124 Spider will share many styling elements with the roadster, and will also be built alongside it at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant. The engine though will be a different unit with Fiat expected to use a 1.4-litre motor instead of the 2.0-litre used on the MX5. Fiat is likely to showcase the car at Frankfurt, but it is not confirmed yet.

 

Hyundai’s Toyota Prius rival – Hyundai has been testing a rival to the Prius on international roads. The car, sharing a silhouette identical to the current-generation Prius, is powered by a hybrid powertrain developed by Hyundai’s sister brand Kia. Hyundai is expected to showcase a conceptual version of this new stand-alone hybrid which is expected to launch internationally in 2016.

Hyundai i20 1.0-litre turbo – Hyundai is expected to debut a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine under the hood of the i20 on sale internationally. The unit, based on the 1.0-litre three cylinder Kappa unit from the European i10, is expected to develop up to 118bhp. The 1.0-litre i20 is expected to launch sometime in 2016, and will likely be a part of a mid-cycle facelift.

Jaguar F-Pace - The car may have been part of the Tour de France as a support vehicle, but will make its officially debut here.

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder - Another Italian drop-top expected to make its debut at the show is the Huracan Spyder. With its international launch expected sometime towards the end of the year, it’s likely that Lamborghini will debut the car at the motor show.

Maserati Levante - The Italian automaker's first SUV is expected to make its debut here. The SUV is expected to go on sale internationally by end-2015 in left-hand-drive form while the right-hand-drive model is expected sometime next year.

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe - Mercedes has confirmed that it will be debuting the C-class Coupe. The three-door will look similar to the regular car from the front, but will get a differently styled rear. Mechanicals though will remain unchanged. Also debuting will be the AMG C 63 Coupe.

Mercedes-Benz GLC - Mercedes will be unveiling the new GLC-class at the motor show. Revealed prior to the event, the SUV is based on the MRA platform that underpins the new C-class and also shares its front end and interior styling with the sedan.

Mercedes GLS-class – Mercedes has been extensively testing the facelifted version of the GL-class, the GLS-class, on international roads. Recent images on the internet show a thinly camouflaged car, indicating a possible reveal at the Frankfurt motor show. The large SUV is expected to go on sale internationally by year end.

Porsche 911 facelift - Porsche is expected to showcase the facelifted 911 range and the models are expected to get styling changes and a new four-cylinder engine range.

Porsche Pajun Concept – Porsche is expected to showcase an all-electric concept car, that could become the precursor to the Pajun four-door sedan. The production Pajun sedan is not expected to launch before 2017, and will slot in below the Panamera. 

VW Tiguan Concept - The conceptual version of the second-generation Tiguan SUV could be displayed here. The SUV is expected to get both 5 and 7-seater layouts, with the 7-seater expected to come to India.

Courtesy : Autocar