Toyota launches Etios Sedan in India, priced at Rs. 4.96 to 6.86 Lacs - Toyota Etios Photos

Toyota Kirloskar Motors finally launched its much awaited Etios sedan in the India market at a very competitive price of Rs. 4.96 Lakhs for the base version. Toyota Etios will be powered by 2NR-FE engine - 1496cc 16V DOHC engine and will deliver 90ps @ 5600rpm. Toyota Etios has launched in four variants J, G, V and VX (top of the line). The J and G variants will boast of 175/65 R14 wheels while the V and VX will be based on 185/60 R15 tyres with 12 spoke alloys. Toyota Etios will in a range of colours Symphony silver, Serene bluish silver, Celestial black, Harmony beige, Vermillion red and White colours.Diesel version of Toyota Etios will be launched by March 2011 while hatchback is also going to launch in next few months and will...

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Paultan.org: Honda’s A-segment BRIO set for March 2011 production

Not for North America....This is the Honda BRIO prototype, which is the near production version of the company’s New Small Concept that was shown earlier this year in India. It is an A-segment vehicle that’s one class smaller than the Jazz and City. Rivals will include the Suzuki Alto, Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto, among other small cars.The BRIO measures 3,610 mm long, 1,680 mm wide and 1,475 mm tall. That’s 45 mm longer, 85 mm wider, but 65 mm lower than a Hyundai i10. Honda did not reveal what the wheelbase is, or what engine powers the BRIO, though we’re guessing a 1.2L SOHC engine from the same family as the one in the Jazz/City. Honda needs it to achieve an average fuel consumption of less than 5 litres per 100 km (or 20 km/l) on the ECE...

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2011 Honda Brio City car Prototype Video

Not for North America....

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2011 Honda Fit Receives More Standard Features; VSA Added to All Models

All I can say is carpted floor mats.... It's about freakin' time....Accommodating, versatile and fuel-efficient five-door now includes standard VSA, USB, cruise control and remote entry on all models11/29/2010 - TORRANCE, Calif.The Honda Fit offers even more value for the 2011 model year in its already versatile, fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient five-door package. New for 2011, all models include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) as standard equipment, along with more comfort and convenience features.New features on the Fit (base model) include cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio interface and VSA. The Fit Sport (non-navigation) also gains VSA for 2011, along with carpeted floor mats.The Fit Sport with Navigation (previously equipped with...

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Honda CR-Z Roadster Die-cast Begs the Question; Should it Become a Reality?

Interesting....From what we know, Honda has no official plans to build a roadster version of its CR-Z hybrid coupe. But that hasn't stopped others from trying - even if in this case, we're talking about a scaled down die-cast model. Too bad we couldn't find any additional pictures of the toy-sized model, and especially of the rear end. If you happen to have any information and/or pictures, you know the drill... Follow the break and share your thoughts on whether or not Honda should create a two-seater drop top version of its CR-Z.Source;http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11/honda-cr-z-roadster-die-cast-begs.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Carscoop+%28CARSCOOP%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderBelow is an older...

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Rest in Peace Leslie Nelson

Ah, Mr. Nelson. The world is going to miss you. Fellow Canadian and one of my favourite actors, you'll never know how many times you've made me uncontrollably laugh! I never met Leslie but all indications were that he was a quality person, rest in peace.Leslie Nielsen, who dazzled with deadpan in The Naked Gun and Airplane!, passed away on Sunday at a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he was being treated for pneumonia, according to the New York Times. He was 84.The master of parody boasted a talent for delivering the most ridiculous lines in the straightest way possible, cloaking outright absurdity in obliviousness. Ironically enough, the foundation of that gravitas was built early in his career as a dramatic actor:...

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Volvo launched new SUV XC60 in India, Priced at Rs. 39.5 Las - Volvo XC60 Photos, Images

Swedish auto maker Volvo has launched its new luxury SVU "XC60" in the Indian market. Volvo XC60 is the safest Volvo car in India, powered by 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engine which gives 205bhp of power and 420Nm of torque.Volvo XC60 will come with CBU and available in colors and the interiors come with four upholstery colours.Price of Volvo XC60 in India:Rs. 39.50 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)Rs. 41.41 Lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai with Octroi)Volvo XC60 Exterior Photos:Volvo XC60 Interior Phot...

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2012 Honda CRV Sketches

It seems that with all of the attention going to what Honda is doing with the next generation Civic, that the 2012 CRV full redesign is quietly flying under the radar, not much out there for info....but there are a couple of speculative sketches....Source;http://www.coroflot.com/public/image_file.asp?individual_id=164545&portfolio_id=4383669Here's the older sketch that's been floating around for awhile....

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TOV: 2012 Honda Civic Side Profile and a Speculative Shop

Source;http://www.blogauto.com.br/tag/civ...

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Honda Accord and Fit Receive Car and Driver Magazine's "10Best Cars" Awards

Car and Driver magazine has named the 2011 Honda Accord and the 2011 Honda Fit as two winners of its prestigious and highly competitive, annual "10Best Cars" award. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord has achieved "10Best" status 25 times in the 29 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history. The Honda Fit has been honored with 10Best status in each of the five years that it has been on sale in the United States."The Car and Driver '10Best' awards are among the most coveted awards in the industry," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These awards recognize the company's ongoing emphasis on performance, quality and safety,...

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Barn-find Bugatti Type 38 makes seven times its estimate at auction

Huh?!?A 'barn-find' Bugatti amounting to little more than a loose collection of bits has sold at auction for more than seven times its estimate.Completely dismantled, incomplete and lacking its engine and body, the 1926 Bugatti Type 38 was expected to fetch only around £9,000 when it went under the hammer at a Bonhams sale in Australia.But seven telephone bidders fought against six absentee bids and five people in the Sydney auction rooms for what was described as a 'restoration project'.After a tense showdown, a mystery bidder - identified only as 'living in the northern hemisphere' - triumphed, with a bid of £68,000.When Robert Glover, Bonhams' Head of Motor Cars Australia, informed the lady owner of the winning bid, said an auction house...

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Worst Parking Job....Ever....

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Car and Driver: 2010 Editors Choice Awards

Are you in the market for a new car or truck? Now you can see what we at Car and Driver would choose to drive if we were shopping for new wheels today. We conducted rigorous instrumented testing and editorial evaluation of hundreds of 2010 model-year vehicles, including all the Editors' Choice picks and their competitors.These alphabetical lists aren’t static. We will adjust our rankings continuously to reflect the merits of new vehicles as they come on the market, providing a real-time look at what we consider to the top entries in any given market segment. To that end, you may notice that we’ve marked several vehicles as Ones to Watch. Those are vehicles we have yet to either fully test or directly compare against the competition, but that...

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Honda Malaysia rolls out Concept M models

PETALING JAYA - Honda Malaysia has launched a series of special edition vehicles collectively known as the Concept M models.Named after the first letters of Honda's official accessories partners 'M'odulo and 'M'ugen, this special fleet of cars are factory fitted with their respective accessories and are available exclusively in shades of white.Concept M vehicles feature the Civic 2.0L and Jazz 1.5L with Mugen kits; and the Accord 2.4L with Modulo kit.The Concept M Civic 2.0L captures the essence of a stylish and sporty sedan with outstanding performance. It is fitted with Mugen front, rear and side spoilers, rear wings and Enkei wheel rims in a special pewter grey colour, to add to its sporty stylishness.The interior gets enhanced with grey...

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2012, 2013 Honda Ridgeline and 2012 Honda Civic Update

2012 Honda Ridgeline-Expect another Minor Model Change for this year but indeed there will be one.2013 Honda Ridgeline-This will be the Full Model Change over. I was told via reliable source that this vehicle is not disappearing, most of this depends on what is going on in the US, and that is favourable.2012 Honda Civic-The spyshots floating around (http://thehondaportal.blogspot.com/2010/10/2012-honda-civic-exposed.html) are apparently of the previous Civic that President Ito kiboshed, not the revised one.Source;Reliable Ho...

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'The Beetles are coming!' Oprah Winfrey gives a brand new VW to all 275 of her audience

Wow, this is pretty awesome!It may be the last year of her talk show, but Oprah Winfrey is clearly determined to go out with a bang.Today, in the second part of her annual Favourite Things episode, the talk show host gave away a brand new VW Beetle to every member of her 275 strong audience.Keys were handed out to the screaming crowd, who will be the first group to get behind the wheel of the new updated model, hitting showrooms next autumn.'Oh yeah, oh yeah, I gotcha, I gotcha,' she yelled to the stunned audience after a massive gift box was opened to reveal the car's silhouette.Today's giveaway was the second part of Oprah's "Favourite Things" episode.The first half, which aired next week, saw the talk show host give away thousands of dollars...

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Honda NSX Gets New Lease on Life

Finally! Some Honda/Acura sportscar news! Now if we can just get Honda to start thinking about a Next Generation Honda Prelude (non hybrid of course) ....The NSX lives, at least in a different form. According to one source, Honda never gave up its plans for an NSX successor. Even though the V-10-powered post-NSX concept came along at the wrong time -- during the economic meltdown -- and had to be cancelled, Honda engineers didn't completely shelve the project.They simply applied a more market-friendly (and eco-friendly) sports-car approach to the company's flagship two-door, giving it the latest hybrid gizmology. Completely different than Toyota's THS-II hybrid system, the technology slated to power Honda's new sports coupe "can be driven...

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2010 Acura TSX V6 vs. 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, 2010 Volkswagen CC 2.0T R-Line - Comparison Tests

This is a really good article, follow the link at the bottom of the page for the full version....1st place: 2010 VW CC 2.0T R-LineHighs, Lows, and VerdictHighs: Precise steering, perfect seats, cosmopolitan styling inside and out.Lows: Restricted sightlines, only four seats, occasional shivers in the platform.The Verdict: A “four-door coupe” with the grace and agility of a ballerina.2nd Place: 2010 Acura TSX V6Highs, Lows, and VerdictHighs: Right-now power, aggressive “sport” transmission mode, Honda quality.Lows: Feels bigger and heavier than it is, happier on interstates than in the hills.The Verdict: Fast in a straight line but lacking the reflexes we expected.3rd Place: 2011 Buick Regal CXL TurboHighs, Lows, and VerdictHighs: Light steering,...

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2012 Honda Civic hybrid switching to lithium

But can it really top the Prius in the city?At one time Honda and hybrid cars fit well into the same sentence. Not these days. Whether its Civic hybrid owners fuming over IMA issues, automotive critics slamming Insight hybrid execution, or the purpose of a two-seat hybrid sports car that barely feels sporty at all, Honda hybrids aren’t really hot.But Honda hopes to change that with the lithium-powered 2012 Civic hybrid.Unfortunately, it’s hard to believe that Honda has found a cure to its hybrid woes.Sure, the new Civic Hybrid upgrades its 1.3 liter engine to 1.5 liters while mating it to a new lithium-ion battery pack that is said to improve EV range from nothing to at least a little. Still, lithium is found in other hybrid powertrains – both...

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2012 Honda Civic Rendered Speculation

Here's a nice photoshop of what to expect in the Next Gen Honda Civic based on spyshots.... Source;http://autoten.com/2010/11/15/next-generation-honda-civic-2hc-photosh...

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The Original, Hand built, Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept Finds an Owner

The original Honda Civic Type R Mugen Concept car, a hand-built, dream-about performance creation has now found an owner.The concept, which was created as a test bed for the 20 units built by Honda’s race engine-tuning partner Mugen was given away as a prize for a British nationwide draw that celebrates the automaker’s presence in the British Touring Car Championship. The vehicle comes with a high-reving 2.0 liter naturally aspirated powerplant that delivers 240 hp and is worth over 60,000 pounds.The out of this world hot hatch was handed over to the Jim Morgan from Manchester at the Silverstone circuit, where the winner met Honda’s BTCC drivers Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden. Subsequently, Morgan was offered a tour of the Mugen workshops in...

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Gran Turismo 5 Trailer

November 24th is coming fast.... this game looks like it'll be worth the wait....

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Honda Preparing to Expand U.S. Sales of Natural Gas Civics

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co., the only automaker currently selling a natural gas-powered car to U.S. consumers, plans to expand sales to most of the 50 states next year, from four now, U.S. Executive Vice President John Mendel said.“You will see us expand sale of Civic GX across the country,” Mendel told reporters in a briefing at the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday. “It’ll be a whole new vehicle,” he said, without elaborating.The Tokyo-based company will make the sales announcement in conjunction with plans to revamp the Civic lineup in 2011, Mendel said.Honda, which has sold a natural gas Civic for the past decade, promotes the fuel as causing less pollution than gasoline and sourced entirely from domestic sources. Ford Motor Co....

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Honda working hard on the 2012 Civic Hybrid to take on Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius will soon be up against a fierce challenger as Honda is now placing the finishing touches to the next-generation 2012 Civic Hybrid. Honda is overhauling the entire Civic lineup but the hybrid model is being prioritized over the conventionally powered Civic. That is why the 2012 Civic Hybrid is confirmed to go on sale in Japan next year but there’s still no date set for the start of sales of the "normal" Civic. Sources say that Honda is aiming for an evolution rather than a revolution with the next Civic. The current model has been restyled to have a rounder overall profile but there were no major changes to the design, size or market positioning.The US market will receive Honda’s sedan and Si coupe body styles, which will be...

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Skoda launched New SUV Yeti, priced at Rs. 15.4 - 16.62 Lacs, Skoda Yeti Photos, Images

Czech car maker Skoda launched its much awaited compact SUV, "Yeti" in the Indian market on 15th November. Skoda Yeti launched in two variants Ambiente and Elegance and priced at Rs. 15.40 and Rs. 16.62 Lakhs respectively.New 4x4 Skoda Yeti will be powered by 2.0 liter TDI diesel engine which gives 140bhp with exclusively 6-speed manual gear box and a mileage of 17.67 kmpl. Skoda India already booked 1000 orders on day 1 of its launch. Skoda Yeti comes with 6 airbags.Price of Skoda Yeti in India:Skoda Yeti Ambiente - Rs. 15.40 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)Skoda Yeti Elegance - Rs. 16.62 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)Skoda Yeti Exterior Photos:Skoda Yeti terior Phot...

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