The US-spec Hyundai Elantra gets unique styling that sets it apart from the Korean version seen earlier.

Hyundai has unveiled its US-spec Elantra at the LA motor show 2015. The car gets minor styling changes from its Korean version – the Hyundai Avante – and a choice of two engines and gearboxes.

In terms of styling updates, the car gets LED daytime running lamps in place of the fog lamps as on the Korean model. In addition, the grille now gets chrome treatment as well, while the manufacturer has also reduced drag by using underbody cladding.

The car is powered by a choice of a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol or a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle engine. The 1.4 turbo-petrol develops 126.2bhp and 21.57kgm of torque and will be equipped in the model badged 'Elantra Eco'. The larger 2.0-litre motor develops 145bhp and 18.25kgm of torque. The smaller engine will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard; the larger 2.0-litre motor gets a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox.

Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags (including a knee airbag on the driver's side), ESC, Vehicle Stability Management, traction control, ABS and a tire pressure monitoring system. Features such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep Assist, blind spot detection and lane change assist are add-on options.

Courtesy :  Autocar

Kawasaki has launched the KLX 110 motorcycle in India at a price of Rs. 2.8 lakh.

The KLX 110 is a dirt bike designed for children. It has a steel frame with a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The bike measures 1560 mm in length, 650 mm in width and 955 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1,074 mm seat height of 681 mm and ground clearance of 216 mm.

The KLX 110 is powered by a 112cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine that is mated to a 4-speed transmission with an automatic clutch. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes all round. The bike rides on 2.50 x 14 and 3.00 x 12 section tyres at the front and rear respectively.

The KLX 110 is not road legal. It is available in only one colour - lime green.

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Suzuki’s flagship SUV is sold internationally with 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines; styling based on iV-4 concept.

These are the first photos of the new Vitara SUV on Indian soil. The Suzuki Vitara was unveiled earlier at the Paris motor show and is on sale in international markets. Maruti earlier sold the Grand Vitara XL-7 in India, but the SUV was taken off showrooms as it saw slow sales and was offered as a petrol-only model.

The new Vitara’s styling is based on the Suzuki iV-4 concept unveiled way back in 2013. This new SUV is based on an all-new platform that also underpins other Suzuki models globally, and is positioned alongside the S-Cross which is also available in India.

Internationally, the Vitara SUV is sold with 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engine options. There is no news of this SUV heading to India yet. However, Maruti is readying an all-new compact SUV for our market which will rival the EcoSport. 

Courtesy : Autocar

The Cayman GT4 Clubsport gets track-focussed upgrades; engine remains unchanged from standard Cayman GT4.

Porsche has revealed the Cayman GT4 Clubsport, a track-focussed version of its Cayman GT4..

Mechanically, the GT4 Clubsport is quite similar to the standard GT4. The engine is the same 380bhp 3.8-litre flat-six as in the standard GT4 though the manual gearbox from the road-going GT4 is replaced by Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK unit. The front and rear suspension of the GT4 Clubsport are borrowed from the 911 GT3 Cup race car. In the cabin, the passenger seat has been removed and a roll-cage has been installed. The driver seat on the standard car has been replaced by a bucket seat with a six-point safety harnesses.

Stopping power is provided by 380mm steel discs on all four ends with six-piston callipers up front and four-piston callipers at the back. The car comes equipped with adjustable ABS offering 12 stages to breitling replica choose from. The ESP has been tweaked to work with slick tyres.

Porsche says it plans to homologate the car for use in a number of sportscar racing championships around the world, including the Pirelli World Challenge, the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge and club races run by the Porsche Club of America.

The GT4 Clubsport name could also possibly be a hint at a more hardcore road-going and racing model badged the Cayman GT4 RS.

Courtesy :  Autocar 

The new 125cc Honda motorcycle, called CB Shine SP, is a premium offering from Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) in the 125cc space. It is powered by the same engine as the existing Honda CB Shine, but now gets a five-speed gearbox

Scooter India has launched a new 125cc motorcycle, called the Honda CB Shine SP in three variants, starting at Rs 59,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base drum brake version.

The SP in the name stands for 'Smart Power' technology, essentially the engine start and stop feature which shuts off the engine while idling for sometime and is restarted once the clutch is pulled in.

The Honda CB Shine SP is a premium offering from HMSI in the 125cc space, with stylish new design features and Honda's Combined Braking System. The new bike was first teased at the Honda RevFest event, and gets the premium treatment like new sporty styling, part digital, part analog instrument panel, muscular fuel tank, sporty bikini fairing and new multi-spoke alloy wheels.

"With over 43 lakh happy customers, the legacy of the Shine is undisputed. Though CB Shine enjoys 46 per cent market share, our plan is to further strengthen Honda's leadership position in the 125cc segment. We are extending the family with this pride and what we are showcasing today is the next step of this legacy - loaded with additional features making it very very special," said Y.S. Guleria, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

The engine is the same 125cc single cylinder, air cooled unit of the existing Honda CB Shine, which develops 10.7PS of power at 7,500rpm and 10.3Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. But the Honda CB Shine SP gets a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. Equipped with Honda’s patented HET technology, the new 125cc engine is claimed to return impressive fuel economy figures of around 65kmpl.

A sharp headlight with a visor on top lend an attractive look to the CB Shine SP. Overall, it's a pleasant looking motorcycle and digital-analog instrument console, dual tone side covers, as well as split alloy wheels with disc brakes add to the distinctiveness of the bike. The CB Shine SP also comes equipped with the Combi Brake System, longer wheelbase and increased ground clearance.

The Honda CB Shine SP has been launched with a price tag of Rs 59,900 for self-drum-alloy, Rs 62,400 for self-disc-alloy and Rs 64,400 for CBS (ex-showroom, Delhi). THe new CB Shine SP is available in five colours - Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Black and Rebel Red Metallic. 

Courtesy : Zigwheels