Suzuki’s new global hatchback, the Baleno will be showcased for the first time at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show 2015. India-bound soon.

Recently, spy pictures of what looked like the production version of the upcoming Suzuki Baleno surfaced on the internet. Today, a new set of images have unofficially confirmed the roll out of the new Baleno from Maruti’s plant. The new Baleno (Codename: YRA) is likely to hit Indian showrooms very soon.

The new made-in-India Baleno is a global model and will be officially unveiled globally at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show 2015. In India, it will sit above the Swift. Though not officially confirmed, but Maruti could sell this new hatchback via its newly launched Nexa premium dealership that also sells the S-Cross.

Powering this new hatchback will be an all-new 1.0-litre turbo petrol Boosterjet motor. Maruti, in India is also likely to offer the 1.2-litre K12 as well as the popular 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced diesel engine. Maruti’s recently launched SHVS diesel-hybrid technology will also be coupled with the diesel version.

In India, the new hatchback will take on the likes of the Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz. It is based on a new-generation platform which will underpin upcoming models from Suzuki. The carmaker is also readying an all-new compact SUV (Codename: YBA) for the market. 

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To be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show next week; based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform.

The fourth generation of the Prius has been revealed and will be the first model to be developed on the firm’s Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform – a modular set of components designed to offer quicker, cost-efficient development of new front and rear-wheel-drive models. The Japanese carmaker claims improved handling characteristics for models to be build to be built on this platform, thanks to a lower-mounted powertrain, resulting in a lower centre of gravity. The rear suspension features a double wishbone layout, replacing the current torsion beam layout. Up front, the Prius gets a revised MacPherson set-up.

The Prius borrows styling cues from the fuel-celled Mirai, with the front getting a more dramatic boomerang-like headlights and complex surfacing on the bumper. The blacked-out C-pillar creates a ‘floating-roof effect, with the replica watches uk store rear featuring tall LED tail-lights. A spoiler has been incorporated into the hatchback's glass.
The longer front and rear overhangs suggest an increase in overall length of the car. An updated version of the current 1.8-litre petrol powerplant is expected to feature on the new Prius, in combination with a more compact nickel-metal battery-powered electric motor, expected to give the car a combined efficiency of around 32-34kpl,  as per Toyota's claim.

The TNGA platform will play a key part in Toyota’s future models, and will offer an improvement in body rigidity by 30-65 percent. The new Prius is expected to go on sale early next year. The arrival of cheap breitling replica watches next-gen Prius to India is still unknown.

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The TUV300 will also feature the new Eco Mode. The compact SUV will be equipped with an AMT gearbox.

Mahindra is all set to launch its first grounds-up compact SUV, the TUV300 on September 10, 2015. Bookings for the new SUV have already commenced with dealers promising deliveries around September 17, right in time for the Ganesh festival.

The TUV300 is the second compact SUV from the carmaker, the first being the Mahindra Quanto. Spy pictures of the undisguised TUV300 have been seen on the internet, and it clearly shows the SUV’s angular and upright design. On the inside, the TUV300 gets a 5+2 layout with two jump seats behind the second row. The interior will get dual-tone upholstery and a number of creature comforts and safety features depending on variant. Sources tell us that ABS and dual front airbags will be offered as an option, even on base trims of the fake rolex watches compact SUV. 

As a method to keep costs low, Mahindra TUV300 will share a lot of parts with other offerings from the manufacturer, both on the body and under the skin to keep costs in check. Dealers tell us that it will also feature the Micro Hybrid technology available on various Mahindra products like the Scorpio. This means the TUV300 will get the start-stop option that helps save fuel and reduce emissions. This system will allow the engine to shut off completely when the vehicle comes to a halt, for example at traffic signals. The engine comes to life again once the driver presses the clutch. The TUV300 will be the first compact SUV to feature this fuel-saving technology. 

The TUV300 is also likely to come with a new Eco Mode. This feature is expected to be similar to the one seen on other newly launched vehicles like the Tata Zest. When active, the mode balances engine power for driving and AC usage and helps deliver optimum fuel economy.  

The Mahindra TUV300 will be powered by the new mHawk80 1.5-litre diesel engine, expected to be a revised version of the 1.5-litre three-cylinder unit seen on the Quanto. We expect Mahindra to price the base variant of the TUV300 at around Rs 7.3 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The car now meets the most stringent VR 9 resistance class, as against the VR 7 earlier. The A8 L Security gets the option of two engines

Audi today unveiled a more secure version of its armoured A8 L Security sedan and announced plans to showcase the car at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show next week. The A8 L Security sedan now comes with the highest VR 9 level ballistics protection as per the latest ERV 2010 guidelines for its occupants, as against the VR 7 earlier, thus bridging the gap it shared with its rival, the Mercedes-Benz S Guard (VR 9, as per BRV 2009).

The VR 9 certification, one of the highest levels for civilians, signifies that the car can withstand 7.62x51mm rifle rounds among other weaponry on multiple areas of the body from various angles. The 7.62x51mm rifle round is used in a sniper or a machine gun.

In order to fulfill the higher protection class requirements, the luxury sedan has been treated with extremely resistant materials such as aramid fabric, special aluminum alloys and a hot-formed steel armour that offer more protection while keeping the weight in check. The car will comfortably handle a maximum payload of 600kg.

The Audi A8 L Security comes with standard features such as an armoured communication box in the luggage compartment, an intercom for communication and selective door unlocking. Moreover, a patented emergency exit system, a fire extinguishing system and an emergency fresh air system are also offered as optional extras.  The A8 L Security will come with the carmaker’s Quattro drive system, which Audi says, makes it the only luxury sedan with an all-wheel-drive system to be offered directly from the manufacturer as an armoured high-security vehicle.

The Ingolstadt-based luxury carmaker is offering two engine options to push the gargantuan car and its high-profile occupants out of emergency situations. Powering the A8 L Security is a 4.0-litre V8 engine delivering 435bhp of power and 61kgm of torque. Also on offer is the naturally aspirated W 12 engine putting out 500bhp and 63kgm of pulling power. Top speed is electronically limited to 210kph.

The unveil comes close on the heels of the recently announced Range Rover Sentinel, a luxury armoured vehicle based on the top-spec Range Rover Autobiography which is also the first armoured Land Rover to be fully engineered by Tata Motors-owned JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations division. When it comes to India, the A8 will rival the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard as well as the BMW 760Li High Security, both priced at around Rs 9 crore (ex showroom Delhi).

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The almost production ready Royal Enfield Himalayan has been clicked on the company’s assembly line. The Himalayan is expected to be launched around November at a price of between Rs 1.65 – 1.85 lakh

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has finally been spotted on the production line of the Royal Enfield manufacturing unit in Chennai.

Recent images which have emerged on the Internet reveal that the new Royal Enfield Himalayan is nearing completion and as we reported earlier, a launch in November 2015 seems imminent.

Royal Enfield is expected to price the Himalayan at between Rs 1.65 – 1.85 lakh, and from the latest pictures, there appear to be several firsts for any Royal Enfield bike.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is unlike any other Royal Enfield motorcycle on sale currently, and is a completely new bike, from the ground up.

The Himalayan sports adventure styling to the ‘t’ with a prominent ‘beak’ up front which seems to be the design norm for adventure bikes these days. Finished in matte black paint, the bike features high ground clearance, long suspension travel, high capacity fuel tank, upswept exhaust and windscreen, hinting clearly at its adventure touring pedigree.

The engine is an all-new unit too, a single-cylinder, four stroke 410cc engine which will make around 28PS of power and about 32Nm of torque. Instead of traditional push rods on Royal Enfield engines, the new engine on the Himalayan will have overhead cams and is expected to be a more refined unit than any existing Royal Enfield motor. The Himalayan’s engine is expected to freely rev up to 6500-7000rpm and will also be equipped with a counter balancer to reduce vibrations.

The engine is mounted on an all-new chassis designed by UK-based motorcycle chassis and components manufacturer Harris Performance. Earlier this year, Royal Enfield acquired Harris Performance, which was responsible for the chassis development of the Royal Enfield Continental GT as well. We expected a double cradle frame like the one on the Continental GT, but from the pictures it looks like Royal Enfield has instead opted for a single downtube chassis. There is crash protection around the front, and a reinforced subframe at the rear for better luggage carrying capacity.

According to an official close to the development team at Royal Enfield, the Himalayan will also come equipped with several first-in-class features, including an all-new instrument panel which will display two trip meters, compass and even altimeter readings. Once launched expect a range of add-on accessories like hard luggage, hand guards, crash protection bars and high windscreen. The Himalayan will also be the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to feature a monoshock rear suspension. 

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