Company sources cite technical complexity and cost issues as reasons for project delay.

At the Vienna Engine Symposium September 2013, Volkswagen showcased a 10-speed DSG gearbox which was set to replace the six-speed DSG in an attempt to reduce CO2 emissions across the manufacturer's range. This new gearbox was expected to feature as part of the eighth-generation Passat line-up, which was unveiled last year, and also, serve some models from Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen and Seat.

Hero MotoCorp will launch the Duet and Maestro Edge scooters in India on the 29th of this month. The two new scooters have reached some dealerships and bookings might also start soon.

Both the scooters have been spied testing several times earlier revealing many details. The Maestro Edge is based on the standard Maestro, but gets a new digital-analog instrument cluster, restyled headlamps and tail lights, a 3D emblem and five-spoke alloy wheels. Similar is the case with the Duet that features all this equipment, however, with a new metal body and design.

Powering both the scooters is a new 110cc air-cooled mill producing 8bhp of power and 8.5Nm of torque. While the Maestro Edge mainly targets male buyers, the Duet is a unisex scooter. Both the scooters will feature a telescopic suspension in the front and also get the combined braking system.

 Indian consumers consider the festive season to be auspicious to buy new vehicles. So Hero is doing the perfect thing by bringing in the scooters at the right time when buyers are looking for new two-wheelers.

Courtesy : MSN

Several units of the Audi S5 have been imported into India, indicating that the launch of the car could be around the corner.

The S5 is the high-performance version of the A5. It is powered by a 2,995cc, 6-cylinder TFSI engine petrol engine that produces 329 BHP and 440 Nm of torque. In global markets the car is available with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and a Quattro all-wheel drive system. The company claims that the car can reach 100 kph from a standstill in about 5 seconds and touch an electronically limited maximum speed of 250 kph.

The S5 comes with features such as a singleframe grille, xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights and rear fog lights, quad exhaust pipes, aluminium trim on the windows and ORVM housings with an aluminium finish and integrated turn indicators and 18-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, the S5 is equipped with three-zone climate control, flat-bottom multifunction steering wheels, seats with S5 embossed on them, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with memory function and 60:40 split rear seats, panoramic sunroof, ambient and footwell lighting, MMI navigation with voice control and a 505W Bang & Olufsen sound system with 14 speakers.

Safety features include airbags, ABS, EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control (ASR), anti-theft alarm system with immobiliser, tyre pressure monitoring and more.

Courtesy : Zigwheels, Zauba

DSK-Benelli will ride in the TNT 25 motorcycle in our two-wheeler market in November. The single-cylinder, 250cc motorcycle will be the cheapest motorcycle form the Benelli brand in India with an estimated pricing of around Rs 2 lakh

The styling of the Benelli TNT 25 is akin to any modern naked motorcycle offering while a heavy influence from the Benelli TNT 300 is clearly visible. Sculpted tank, split seat, rear grab rails, multi-spoke alloy wheels and chunky side slung exhaust complement the attractive design of the bike. It employs a part-analogue-part-digital instrument cluster with the analogue tachometer taking centre stage. The rear-set footpegs and flat handle bars should result in a marginally sporty yet comfortable riding posture like most modern street bikes. The overall design of the Benelli TNT 25 is fresh and interesting which should find favours among the youngsters.  

The bike features an exposed trellis frame that uses the engine as a stressed member. Suspension duties are handled by 41mm upside down front forks at front and an adjustable monoshock rear unit which isn’t off-set like its 300cc sibling. Four piston calipers mounted over a 280mm single disc provide braking prowess at the front while a two-pot 240mm single disc does duty at the rear. The motorcycle comes shod with 110/70 front and 140/60 section tyres fitted over 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels. The bike tips the scale at 150kg and uses a 16.5 litre fuel tank that should be beneficial while touring.

Courtesy : Zigwheels