Nissan will introduce the facelift of the Sunny next year and we have already driven this new sedan. The upgrades are mostly cosmetic and addition of bells and whistles. The diesel gets better fuel efficiency due to an engine remap. Read our review to know more about the Sunny.
Lamborghini donated the Huracan to the Italian police and now the prices of the premium cars see a reduction as most of the manufacturers have begun the local assembly of even their flagship models. The new Fiesta, new Figo details are revealed by the hardworking CarDekho team. We even share the images of the Bentley SUV that was caught by a spy camera.
Nissan Sunny 2014 Expert Review
The Indian car market is one of the fastest growing markets across the world and this is one reason why several automotive car manufacturers are focusing on our market, introducing several new products in various segments. This has resulted to an increase in the demands by the customers as they practicality demand everything under the sun, even in the tiniest hatchback at the least possible price. This means now car makers have to ensure introduction of more features in their products to keep the numbers coming.
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Upcoming Bentley's crossover SUV spied
The 2016 Bentley SUV that the company teased couple of weeks ago, was spied testing in the Alps, sporting disguised body panels. The British marque claims that the 2016 crossover SUV will be the "world’s most powerful and luxurious SUV". Based on the EXP 9 F SUV Concept, which was showcased at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The new SUV will be the third model beside Mulsanne and Continental range. Bentley SUV will rival with few of the high end products like Range Rover Sports, new BMW X7, planned Rolls Royce SUV in the rapidly growing premium SUV segment. The vehicle will be produced at the Bentley's facility at Crewe, Cheshire England.
Will this be Vin Diesels new car in Fast and Furious 7?
There is no hiding that Vin Diesel’s character in Fast and Furious series (Dom) loves the Dodge Challenger and he has been spotted driving one in all the movies. So, could we see this new Dodge Challenger in the Fast and Furious 7?
Ford Figo compact sedan unveiled
After the next generation Figo (KA) revealing, the first production spec nex-gen Figo based compact sedan known as KA+ in Brazil has started hovering the Internet. If the Indian counterpart uses the similar nomenclature, will it be known as Figo+ then? Only time will answer that. In Brazil, this car will be over 4m but to attract a lower price in India, Figo+ will be pushed under 4m. Furthermore, both the Brazilian and Indian versions will share the overall design. The KA and KA+ will be launched soon in Brazil, Indian debut is likely be slated early next year.
2014 Ford Fiesta coming soon; expected to be priced around Rs 8 lakh
Unveiled for the first time at the 2014 Auto Expo, the facelifted Ford Fiesta is all set to hit the Indian roads by the mid of this month. Based on the same platform as the current model, the car now carries various changes inside-out. The most easily noticeable and prominent transition comes in the form of a completely revamped front fascia. Which includes large and bold chrome garnished Aston Martin-inspired front grille with a redesigned bonnet, new bumper and angular headlamps. While the rear carries more subtle changes in comparison, it comes with redesigned tail lamps, better-looking boot-lid, tweaked bumper with chrome touchups and black cladding at the bottom. On the inside, the grey-black color theme with the same sort of dash and blue lightning, the car some-how flashes the EcoSport feel, which is a bit disappointing for a car of this segment.
Prices of premium cars fall by Rs 10-30 lakhs
As the automakers recently started manufacturing their luxurious and expensive vehicles in India, the ex-showroom price of these cars have subsequently gone down. This certainly is a good news for customers as the cars have now become more 'affordable'. In the past couple of months, prices of these luxury car models have dropped by Rs 10-30 lakh. The manufacturer has also started sourcing engine and other components within the country which is the prime reason in slashing of prices.
BMW shares the specifications of the X4. India-bound next year
The new BMW X4 carries forward the BMW X family DNA with classical coupe styling, and introduces the unique Sports Activity Coupe concept to the premium mid-size segment. The X(even number) will all be sports coupe. The new BMW X4 is based on the technical blueprint of the BMW X3, but displays a sporting character with the sloping roof. That much is clear when you view the new model head-on or even the side profile.
Can Maruti Ciaz take on the segment leader Honda City in sales? [Ciaz spy pics]
As the launch of Ciaz is approaching, spy pictures are pouring 'cats and dogs'. Maruti Suzuki's most anticipated launch this year – Ciaz, will be the company's re-entry into the C segment. Since the SX4 went downhill, the company has no other offering in the rising C segment. The big question lies that 'can it beast the Honda City' – ace of the segment? Honda sold 7216 units of City last month while the second position in the segment is retained by Hyundai Verna, with monthly sales in the vicinity of 2-4k. Lets see what difference Ciaz will make after its inception.
Lamborghini donates Huracan to Italian Police
Lamborghini donated the police version of its newest super sports car, the Huracán LP 610-4 Polizia. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, handed over the car to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Alessandro Pansa, in a ceremony in Rome at the "Museo delle Auto Storiche della Polizia di Stato".
Tata Motors planning a new small car 'Kite'
The homegrown manufacturer Tata Motors is planning to launch a new car codenamed 'Kite'. The upcoming small car will be placed against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Ford Figo. As the small car segment is growing rapidly, the manufacturer with its new vehicle looks to gain some market share which it started to loose with the entry of new passenger vehicles.
The Datsun GO is a GO
Nissan is bullish on the Indian Car Market and is looking at garnering about ten percent market share in India, by the year 2016. In any case, it is not a secret that Nissan already has the “Power 88” business plan where it aspires to achieve 8% global market share by 2016 and intends to do so while achieving and maintaining profitability level at 8%. The key to fulfill this corporate ambition lies in the developing economies, especially BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations which may account for the lion’s share of global car market in the coming years, and India is a very important market in that context. So, Nissan had to find ways and means to get the required sales numbers in India. And this is where the once famous brand – Datsun - comes into picture.
Source : CarDekho