HONDA GENERATION

HONDA GENERATION ON ROAD

The history of the Honda Motor Company began with the vision of one man - Soichiro Honda. His dream was personal mobility for everyone.

Soichiro Honda founded the Honda Motor Company in 1948. In the same year, he designed and engineered the first product of this company - a 50 cc motorised bike on a bicycle frame - in his small shed at Hamamatsu.

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd is a company which made huge impact on India with its city model The company which sells more than 50,000 cars in India in a year makes cars which are a delight to drive on city roads. By 2010, Honda Motors plans to enhance its capacity to 150,000 units per annum.

Honda Siel Cars’ product range in India includes the Honda Jazz, City in the mid-size segment, Civic in the Lower D segment and Accord in the luxury segment and third generation all-new CR-V (both 2.0L 2 WD and 2.4L 4WD) in the SUV segment. While the City , Civic and Accord are manufactured at the company’s plant, the CR-V is imported from Japan as a Completely Built Unit. 

EXPECTED CARS IN INDIA :

WELL CRUISE HUMMER

H.....H...........HUMMER

Hummer is a brand of off-road vehicles by Sichuan Tengzhong, owned by General Motors. The original Hummer H1 was based on the military High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

However, the Hummer H2 and the Hummer H3 were based on other, smaller civilian-market vehicles. Hummers were originally built by AM General Corporation, which was formerly AMC Jeep's General Products division, in its Mishawaka, Indiana assembly plant.

DO YOU HEARD WILLYS

DO YOU HEARD WILLYS ? HAVE U EVER SEEN ?

WILLYS

Willys was the brand name used by the United States automobile company, Willys-Overland Motors, best known for its design and production of military Jeeps (MBs) and civilian versions (CJs), during the twentieth century.

In 1908, John North Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company and in 1912 renamed it Willys-Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918, Willys was the second largest producer of automobiles in the United States behind only the Ford Motor Company.

In the early 1940's, when it became apparent that America might very well be drawn into the raging world war, the United States military sent out an emergency request to automobile manufacturers: create an all-terrain vehicle to certain standard specifications and have a prototype built within 49 days.The army's contract went to the Willy-Overland company, who then contracted with Ford to help it build the 700,000 vehicles needed.

After the war, K.C Mahindra came to the United States in his capacity as head of Indian Supplies. He happened to meet Barney Roos, who had invented the Jeep, and became fascinated with this new vehicle design. Realizing that the Jeep would be a perfect vehicle with which to navigate India's unpaved roads and rugged backcountry areas, Mahindra and his business partner brother J.C won the bid contract from Willys and began assembling Jeeps in India.

LAUNCHING MARUTHI SWIFT 2011

NEW MARUTHI SWIFT 2011

News of the new 2011 Maruti Suzuki Swift being launched in June-July 2011 was first brought in by an ICB reader. And now we have confirmed this fact from a Maruti dealer in Mumbai. According to the dealer, the new 2011 Swift will be launched during June-July 2011 and that deliveries would start within one month from the date of launch.

INTRODUCING NEW NISSAN SUNNY SEDAN

NISSAN SUNNY SEDAN 

 Nissan’s Sunny Sedan is one of the most anticipated cars to be launched in the C-Segment in India. And we have news for those of you waiting for the new Sunny Sedan. According to sources, Nissan will be launching the new Sunny Sedan in India as early as November this year.
Nissan India’s Nissan Sunny is expected to be launched in both the petrol and diesel variants. With the increasing demand of diesel cars in India, it is more practical to launch this sedan with the diesel option as well. The petrol variant of Nissan Sunny Sedan is guessed to be 1.5 litre HR15DE producing a maximum power of 108 Bhp and 148 Nm of maximum torque, while the diesel engine is expected to be 1.5 litre Dci common rail turbo engine which claims to produce maximum power up to 105 Bhp. This engine is believed to be highly responsive with being economic in fuel efficiency and Nissan India is hoping to bank on these two very important factors that can influence the Indian car market.

The new Sunny Sedan will not be a Swift Dzire/Etios Sedan/Tata Manza competitor but will actually sit a notch higher to take on the likes of the Honda City, the new Ford Fiesta Sedan and the Hyundai Verna Fluidic.  As for price structure, rumors online suggest that Nissan might be placing the new Sunny Sedan close to the Rs. 7 lakh range. The price structure of the new Sunny Sedan will be a top sales deciding factor as the competition in the C-segment sedan has got very intense with Honda dropping prices on the All New Honda City and the Hyundai Verna Fluidic offering an impressive array of features to choose from.

VOLKSWAGEN TO LAUNCH NEW JETTA 2011

NEW JETTA 2011

August 17, 2011 this is a date for all auto enthusiasts in India to watch out for. First we have the most anticipated launch of the year, the new Maruti Swift’s launch slated on the 17th of August and now there has been an official confirmation from Volkswagen India that the company will be launching the new Jetta in India on the 17th of August.

Basically a D-Segment car, the new Volkswagen Jetta will be taking on the likes of Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze, Skoda Laura, Honda Civic and Renault Fluence. Right from looks to the range of engines, the new Volkswagen Jetta is expected to raise the bar significantly over the older model. While the older Jetta looked downright boring, the New Jetta, though still an average looker, comes with typical Volkswagen lines, read solid and clean.

MAHINDRA APPROACHING NEW SUV

MAHINDRA APPROACHING NEW SUV W201

Mahindra’s steamy hot new SUV, W201 World SUV will see an Indian launch later this year on September 22nd. This latest update on Mahindra’s upcoming SUV was posted on ICB claiming that an inside source from Mahindra has confirmed the news. As of now we don’t know for sure how much this is true, but if it is true, then the Mahindra W201 SUV priced at Rs. 10.49 lakh is bound to start some huge waves in the segment.

2012 TOYOTA FORTUNER

2012 TOYOTA FORTUNER ON WAITING 

After months of waiting, Toyota Motors have finally unveiled the official images of the 2012 Fortuner on their Thailand website earlier yesterday. The Fortuner shown in the images here, will be the same one which will make an entry in India later this year or early next year.

TOYOTA ETIOS LIVA

Toyota Etios Liva
Earlier, when the announcement of Toyota Etios Liva was made by Toyota, the company was quite anxious as for the first time Toyota Motors announced a low ranged model named Etios Liva which already created benchmark for affordability in India. Now with Toyota Etios Liva launch, just like a perfectionist and moving side-by-side with Indian sentiments, Toyota trimmed the cost of this hatchback without leaving a single dent on the company's formidable reputation. To abate its cost, the skillful car maker has used its knife at places where the users just can’t make out. This is the first time that Toyota will be dealing with customers at lower end and the savvy player is all set to face the big challenge.
On stepping in to a new market, Toyota will now face some real experts like Maruti, which is India's most successful car maker. And not to forget Hyundai and Tata, who have abysmal experience of playing best in this segment. This will certainly not make the fight easy but Toyota here has a big advantage and that is the low price, which will be the trump card for Toyota. It is worth mentioning that Toyota Etios Liva price starts at Rs. 3.99 lakh which is posted on Toyota Etios Liva base model.

NEW FORD FIESTA IN INDIA

NEW FORD FIESTA :

The US car maker Ford is the 6th largest car maker in India next to prominent car makers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Chevrolet. Ford India’s journey began in 1907 with Ford Model A and it officially begun production in 1996. In the beginning, Ford had a tie up with Mahindra but later Ford increased its share and began operating as Ford India Private Ltd in October 1995. Ford India has a manufacturing facility at Chennai. Ford’s 2011 new Ford Fiesta is the new version of its Fiesta sedan. Ford Fiesta Classic is currently available as the sedan offering by Ford. The new Ford Fiesta is a premium class mid-size sedan that heavily banks on new communication features inside, quieter interiors, head-turning style, advanced drive, unmatched safety, power and high fuel economy. The New Ford Fiesta is the first in the series of eight launches by Ford India in the next four years. Three factors differentiate it with other cars of the same segment following its kinetic design, loads of first in class features and outstanding communication ease on the go. The New Ford Fiesta is available in Style, Trend, Titanium and Titanium Plus variants available in both diesel and petrol options. The petrol engine is a 1.5 L Ti-VCT and the diesel is a 1.5 L Duratorq TDCi engine. Ford India offers the New Ford Fiesta in seven trendy colors .

Mercedes Benz G55 AMG

Mercedes-Benz G Class 

Price

Rs 1,10,00,000^* - Rs 1,10,00,000^*

 

Overall

The new Mercedes Benz G55 AMG offers what others dont, off roading capabilities combined with supreme luxury. Powered by a 5.4 L V8 supercharged engine mated with 5 speed automatic transmission, the luxury on wheels roars its way through rough terrains. With a maximum output of 507 HP and 700 Nm of torque, Mercedes G55 AMG takes you from nil to 100 kmph in just 5.5 seconds, reaching to a top speed of 208 kmph. Now thats real power! All this power does need some taming and the braking and suspension system do just that. The AMG braking system works its charms and stops the vehicle promptly and swiftly, thus keeping it all under control. Moreover the chassis has been designed in a way that aids the car in giving a sports car like performance without ruling out its off roading abilities.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Description :

Mercedes Benz SL-Class is available with six different model variants viz., Mercedes Benz SL 280, Mercedes Benz SL 350, Mercedes Benz SL 500, Mercedes Benz SL 600, Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG and Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG. Among these model variants the last two variants are the most powerful. Showing very high sporty performance of the car. Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG is highly dynamic, in-built with large spacious 8-cylinder AMG engine which is capable of delivering a power of 386 kw or say 525 hp all along with a torque of 630 Nm. AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT with seven speed sports transmission the car is very powerful to deliver sporty appearance where-ever it goes. Race start function in the car are capable of making the car to adjust according to the need when is required the necessary acceleration just like that of the Formula 1 racing car.

NEW HONDA CITY

 NEW HONDA CITY

Overall

Honda has launched the newer version of Honda City with some cosmetic changes at its interior and exterior. Honda has also launched two new variants Honda City V MT which is available with manual transmission gearbox and Honda City 1.5 V AT that is available with automatic transmission gearbox. The new version of this most popular sedan will carry stylish five spoke alloy wheels and fog lamps that adds more style to its exterior. There are two accessories packages Elegance and Inspire is also introduced with the car but for that you have to pay Rs 34,000 to Rs 38,000 extra.  The third-generation Honda City has started wooing the Indian auto lovers. The new Honda City is a luxurious sedan model that has lot of advanced features to offer to its potential buyers - new i-VTEC engine, new aerodynamic design, more grandeur, increased interior space, and of course, top-notch performance. Honda City has been well known as a prestigious brand in Indian market since its first launch in 1998 and it maintains a significant market share in its segment and its new model should taken its popularity to a much higher level. In India Honda City has been awarded as the "Car of the Year".

TOYOTA INNOVA

Toyota Innova

   Overall

is the most popular MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) in the Indian market which belongs to a breed of cars that is hardly seen in the auto market. Toyota Innova is the 5th generation of the Toyota Kijang, while its outgoing model and Toyota Qualis is two generations behind. Toyota Innova wishes to combine features like space and ruggedness associated with MUV's along with comfort and handling that is normally seen in high segment cars. Toyota Innova is an ambitious project, considering the fact that Toyota Innova is here to replace Qualis. Toyota Innova is car that showed Indian manufacturers quality work in a segment where most of the cars sold, are used as taxis. Toyota Innova can be an owners pride for its design, comfort, safety and innovative features. It features virtually the same dimensions as the previous model, but offers an all-new body with a lean, stylish shape that offers more interior and luggage room, engines that are more powerful yet more fuel-efficient and an all-new chassis and suspension.

The contemporary design of Toyota Innova emphasizes the fact that it is designed to cater to the world market. Innova offers excellent handling and drive quality with its elegant interiors, additional advanced features and generous cabin space. Toyota Innova has an excellent shape. Its wheel arches are flared and it is high enough to do away with any number speed bumps that it might encounter. Toyota Innova equipped with double wishbones with coil springs up the front suspension. On the other hand the rear suspension uses a non-independent suspension, with four links and a lateral rod with coil springs.

MARUTHI RITZ

Overall

Maruti Ritz is perhaps the most awaited and hyped car from Maruti Suzuki. The car is positioned in the premium A2 market segment, which includes its compact offerings such as Alto, WagonR, Swift, Zen and the newly-launched A-Star. As the competitor Hyundai has launched their i10 model in the Indian market, now it is the turn of market leaders Maruti Suzuki to respond with a brand new vehicle for the Indian market.

The engineers from Maruti Suzuki worked at close quarters with their Japanese counterparts in the development of the Maruti Ritz, much like that for the A-Star. Maruti Udhyog Limited seems to be going the complete distance to ensure that the Ritz manages to make an impact on the cut-throat A-2 hatchback space.

The all new Maruti Ritz is surely a head turner with ultimate design and mind blowing style, with technology and power attached to it. Ritz is a car with car some added firepower are some interesting new tech-features that will help the Maruti Ritz distinguish itself from the competition. The car offers great and elegant look with world class technology and advanced features that delivers great performance and is very economical to run on roads.

Maruti Ritz is available in both Petrol and diesel version. The petrol version of the car is packed with 1.2 L, 1197 cc K -12 series engine. The K-12 series engine is packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox and BS IV emission. The highly powerful engine of Maruti Ritz offers a maximum power of 85 PS at 6000 rpm and a torque of 113 Nm at 4500 rpm. The diesel version of Maruti Ritz is packed with 1.3L, 1248 cc DDiS engine with 5 Manual Transmission Gearbox that offers greater mileage and acceleration to the car. This DDiS engine is very fuel efficiency and offers an impressive power of 75 PS at 4000 rpm and a torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm.

Tata Xenon XT

Tata Xenon XT

Rs 7,61,083^* - Rs 8,57,185^*

Bentley Azure 450 HP

Bentley Azure

The V8 engine is turbo charged with a suspension of double-wishbone, and a body which is extremely rigid. The new Azure is powered by a 450 HP engine and a 6.75 liter intercooler V8 engine which gives out 875 Nm of Torque. There is high technology, carbon fiber cross brace that contribute to the body stiffness and benefits handling, ride and refinement. The bumpers are chrome trimmed and the car is painted in a color with a chrome trim that runs through the whole length of the car thus enhancing the flowing lines in the body of the Azure. At 210 inches in length and 5,750 pounds in weight, the Azure often surprised onlookers with its size and bulk, intended to both convey a sense of "presence" and allow for comfortable seating of four adult passengers. This reflects the status of the car. There are impact airbags at the sides. There is an electronic stability system which is installed.There are pop up bolsters in which the windshield has been reinforced. Bentley claims a 0 to 60 mile-per-hour time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) , slightly faster than the previous edition and still very good for a vehicle of this size and weight. The Bentley Azure is special because of its rear wheel drive, the twin turbo and a bespoke interior. Yet there are some people who feel that through the Bentley Azure stands well above the other cars due to some of its characteristics, but it falls back in the competition over some of its rivals when we consider the interior design and driving dynamics

Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte 

Maserati an arm of FIAT group is a well known super luxury car brand in the Italian auto market which now has entered in Indian auto market. it has launched its well performing and popular car models in India. The company brings four door big sedan and coupe cars model in the domestic car market which are endowed with outstanding features and stunning appearance along with high power heart. All the launched Maserati cars are capable of providing the experience of royal drives along with their super stylish interior design, high security features and most advanced connectivity components.

Maserati Quattroporte is another beast by the company that is equipped with a 4691 cc powerplant that generates peak power of 323 kW (440 bhp) at 7000 rpm and max torque of 490 Nm (50 Kgm) at 4750 rpm. It has exceptional dimensions like its length is 4,881 mm, width is 1,915 mm and Height of the car is 1,353 mm while wheelbase is 2,942 mm which make it good height car in the segment.

NEW BMW 7 SERIES

BMW 7 SERIES

The car has a good amount of features that were ahead of its time and still turns heads. Throw some accessories like clear corners, and diffrent tailight options for a look of your choice. And to make it really stand out at add some wheels and you got yourself a car that will definatley put alot of newer cars to shame. This car is a luxury cruiser not a race car so if you are looking for something like that then go the other way. If you are worried about matinance and upkeep on the car get one with lower miles and one that comes with records. And get a pre-inspection from your mechanic of choice it can save you a heartache. Even if the miles are kinda high as long as its been taken care of and up on routine or regular matenance and the suspension addressed the car can last you a long time. An expanded 123.1 inch wheelbase on the 750Li equates to additional leg room in the already luxurious interior. The front seats have 20-way power adjust. The leather, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel offers both audio and phone controls (with one programmable control.) The 760Li features Ash wood interior and premium leather trim. Both rear climate control and a coolbox are among the available amenities. (Estimated fuel economy is 14/22.)