Earlier this year, we had reported that Volkswagen had imported one unit of the Beetle into India for homologation. Now, the omega replica watches for sale uk,cheap omega replica watches store company has imported several units of the car, which suggests that the launch of the car is approaching fast.

The Beetle features retro styling, carried over from previous Beetle models. The new Beetle is is longer and wider than its predecessor.

The import data reveals that the Beetle will be powered by a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. This is the same engine that Volkswagen uses to power the Jetta sedan. The Beetle also uses the same PQ35 platform as the Jetta.

The Beetle will be positioned against the Mini Cooper and Abarth 595 Competizione. It will be brought to India via the CBU route.

The Beetle will be Volkswagen's halo breitling replica watches uk product in India. The company will not expect to sell too many units of the car.

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Maruti recently launched its new premium hatchback, the Baleno, following its debut at the Frankfurt motor show. With prices starting at Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), this newest model currently undercuts the prices of rivals, the Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz.

Positioned above the Swift as a more premium offering in the company’s line-up, the Baleno becomes the second model to retail via Maruti’s Nexa premium dealerships across the country. The S-Cross, which was launched earlier this year, is the first model.

As per dealers, the Baleno currently has a waiting period of up to two months on both petrol and diesel models across all trim levels, including the petrol CVT.  Some dealers are not offering the Baleno Sigma variant at all and are encouraging customers to buy the higher trims. 

Available in four trims – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha – the car is powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel as its smaller sibling, the Swift and gets dual front airbags and ABS as standard across the range. The top-spec models gets features such as Maruti's SmartPlay infotainment system, projector headlamps and 16-inch alloy wheels. The mid-level Delta trim gets the option of a CVT gearbox for the petrol motor.

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Aston Martin to return to F1 racing after its brief previous foray in 1959-60.

The Force India Formula 1 team is closing on a deal to be rebranded as Aston Martin Racing next season – a move that will bring the British sportscar manufacturer back to F1, over half a century after its previous brief foray in 1959 and 1960.

Aston Martin wants to have a presence in F1 to take on sportscar rivals McLaren and Ferrari on track as well as off. It previously discussed a return to F1 in a tie-up with Red Bull as well as holding talks with Williams and Force India, before ultimately deciding to focus on the latter.

Alongside the team name change, it is understood the livery will become blue and gold as part of a link-up with sponsor Johnnie Walker. Aston Martin will receive branding on the car while there be synergy on R&D to allow for significant technology transfer from F1 to its road car business. Force India's engine supplier Mercedes, which owns five per cent of Aston Martin, is said to have given its blessing to such an arrangement.

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya said: "If tomorrow someone comes and offers me a good sum of money for title sponsorship, I'll seek the team name. If the marque comes along and I have to change the team name, I have to look at what it does for the team in terms of profile. It's premature to talk about it now, but we're talking. Nothing is done until it's done. I don't like to count my chickens until they are hatched."

A Force India spokesman said: "We continue to have a number of discussions about 2016 and beyond with both our current and new partners who see a commercial value in a relationship with Force India. When the time is right we will make suitable announcements in conjunction with our commercial partners. The future remains very bright for the team."

Force India will need to apply to F1's commercial rights holder to get approval for a name change, but such permission is believed to be a formality.

Courtesy : Autocar

The updated Land Cruiser gets refreshed styling, more equipment and additional paint shades.

Toyota has launched the updated Land Cruiser 200 in India. The premium luxury SUV comes with styling updates to the exterior and interior along with a host of safety features.

Up front, the Land Cruiser 200 facelift gets a large three-bar chrome grille with a chrome surround that is stretched out to under the headlamps. The headlamps are new, while the bumper has been restyled and the fog lamp housing now comes with chrome inserts. The bonnet has also been redesigned and features dual power bulges, further accentuating the SUV's muscular look. At the rear, the new tail-lamps are joined by a bar of chrome that comes emblazoned with the 'Land Cruiser' name.

Inside, the dashboard and centre console have been revised. The refreshed Land Cruiser gets a new instrument cluster with a larger multi-information display. The centre console is dominated by a larger infotainment screen flanked by large air-con vents with chrome surround. The control surfaces along the centre console have also been revised, and the steering wheel is new. The third row gets a centre headrest to accommodate an additional passenger. The Land Cruiser 200 continues to be powered by a 4.5-litre V8 diesel engine which churns out 281bhp and 66kgm of torque.

The updated SUV is priced at Rs 1.29 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). Toyota offers a warranty of 3 years / 100,000km whichever is earlier, on the Land Cruiser 200.

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We take a close look at the new Triumph Street Twin – the entry level modern classic in the 2016 model year Bonneville range

The Triumph Street Twin will have the smallest displacing engine and expected to carry the least expensive sticker price in the 2016 Triumph Classic range. The Street Twin will be the most important model for Triumph India when the bikes are launched in India sometime in 2016, after being unveiled at the Auto Expo in February.

Like the current Triumph Bonneville, the Street Twin is expected to carry the bulk of Triumph India’s sales. But that’s where the similarities end, if any. The new Street Twin is a new motorcycle from the ground up and is a complete upgrade of the existing Bonneville.

The engine is all-new and is now liquid cooled, compared to the air-cooled unit of the current Bonneville. Then there is ride-by-wire throttle, switchable ABS and even traction control, all of which aren’t available on the current Bonnie. 

Looks and Styling

The Street Twin still retains the original Bonneville silhouette, but it’s a contemporary take in design. Clean lines, minimal bodywork and a sleek rear end define a sharp, stripped back styling. The attention to detail is impressive – be it the large, clear lens headlight, cast wheels and a unique retro-looking LED taillight.

Designed for ease of use and riding fun, the Street Twin combines a fuel tank which narrows down towards the rider as is the seat with low height (750mm), again narrow at the front. This will certainly benefit newer riders as well as those with shorter height to plant their feet comfortably. This means the Street Twin will appeal to a whole lot of riders, from different geographies and with different riding skills. 

The instrument panel is a single-pod unit, and it incorporates a digital menu system which can be accessed by a handlebar mounted scroll button. Read outs include gear position indicator, odometer, two trip settings, service indicator, range to empty, fuel level, average and current fuel consumption figures, clock, and traction control and ABS settings too.

The engine itself has been beautifully styled too, incorporating styling cues from the legendary Bonneville engine silhouette while incorporating contemporary engine components to maintain that authentic look. So, while the new 900cc engine is liquid-cooled, the engine still retains the air-cooled cooling fins for that authentic ‘classic’ look.

The upswept dual exhausts add more character to the Street Twin and are said to deliver the unmistakable sound of a British twin, with a characteristic rich and raw note.

Engine and Performance

If there’s one thing which is completely different from the current Bonnie, it is the engine of the Street Twin. The powerplant is what Triumph calls a ‘high torque,’ all-new 900cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine which makes a whopping 80Nm of peak torque at a low 3200rpm. That’s over 18 per cent more torque than the current Bonneville. But what is more important is that the torque now comes in lower in the rev range (the current Bonneville makes 61Nm at 5500rpm).

What this means is that there will be more usable power lower on the revs, and Triumph says the torque will be spread over the entire rev range, so riders can enjoy the Street Twin’s performance in daily street use as well as on the occasional long distance ride.

Triumph says the new liquid-cooled engine not only achieves cleaner emissions, but will deliver enhanced fuel efficiency as well – as much as 36 per cent better fuel economy than the previous generation Bonneville. Power figures aren't disclosed yet, but expect a bump there too, from the currrent Bonneville's 61PS output.

Then there’s the electronic ride-by-wire system that enhances throttle control and responsiveness and the bike comes equipped with variable traction control and ABS too. And there’s also a slip assist clutch for a light feel at the finger tips, making it easy to ride, and ride longer. 

Suspension and Brakes

The Street Twin employs an all-new chassis and suspension design. Triumph says the bike delivers dynamic handling and an engaging riding experience. While no details are released yet, the front is a conventional fork fitted with gaiters for the period look while the dual shocks are preload adjustable.

Unlike the previous generation Bonneville, the Street Twin now gets switchable ABS, with a single front disc squeezed by a two-piston calliper, while the rear wheel gets a smaller rear disc. 

Competition and Market Positioning

With all the features expected from current motorcycles, the Street Twin makes a bold statement as a very capable neo-retro motorcycle. Pricing will be particularly important, more so, when the previous generation Bonneville contributes to the largest sales numbers for Triumph India.

We’re not sure about how the Street Twin will be priced. But with features like ride-by-wire throttle, switchable ABS and traction control, the sticker price will perhaps get dearer than the current Bonneville on sale for Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom). Our guess is, anything between 80,000 to a lakh. But knowing Triumph India, we hope the 2016 range is brought in as CKDs and prices kept competitive, hopefully as close to the previous generation as possible.

And it certainly will be a very important bike for Triumph, not just in India, but across the world. Ducati already has had a winner in the Scrambler, making it the largest selling Ducati worldwide this year. And looking at how it’s positioned, the Street Twin could very well become the largest selling Triumph as well. Now, it’s only a matter of time till prices are announced. We are waiting...

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