Ferrari F12 review

We drive Ferrari's new V12 supercar, the F12. Ferrari’s new supercar, the F12, looks to blend the comfort of a GT with the mind-numbing speed of a supercar. And, I’m here in Maranello to try and tame the 730 horses under the hood of Ferrari’s F12. The F12’s hunkered down shape gets your attention immediately, it looks very purposeful in profile and there are some genuinely unique bits like the ‘Aero Bridge’ that tunnels through the fender...

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Drop-top Bentley Continental GT Speed revealed

Leaked images claim to show a new convertible version of the Bentley Continental GT Speed Images of a convertible GTC version of the Bentley Continental GT Speed have leaked onto the internet. The model has been tipped to make its world debut at the Detroit motor show next month. The spec of the flagship convertible from Crewe is unlikely to differ too greatly from the GT Speed coupe on which it is based. So expect power to come from...

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Jaguar XK to move further upmarket

Jaguar coupé to take on a luxury GT role with the launch of the F-type sports car The next-generation Jaguar XK is set to grow in size following the introduction of the F-type. Design director Ian Callum said Jaguar was “going through a lot of discussion” about how the XK should evolve. No final decision has yet been taken, but Callum said there was an opportunity to “allow the car to become a bit more special than a GT”. “It could...

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Next Mercedes C63 to get 4.0 V8

Latest downsized AMG powerplant to appear in C-class before the mooted SLC sports car Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance off-shoot is planning to provide the successor to today’s naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 powered Mercedes C63 AMG with an all-new turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 powerplant – the same unit earmarked for the company’s upcoming Mercedes SLC sports car. The new unit has been developed along modular lines and is said to share...

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Audi to hike prices from Jan 2013

Audi says rising input costs costs and depreciating rupee are main reasons for the increase. Audi India has announced the details of increase in prices of its model range available in India. The price increase would range between Rs 59,000 to Rs 3,69,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) across the range starting from January 1, 2013. “The rise in input cost, depreciating rupee as well as continuous increase in fuel prices have made us re-evaluate...

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Maruti Ritz Automatic prices out

Ritz automatic to come with a 4-speed gearbox. Maruti has added an automatic transmission-equipped variant to its Ritz lineup. The Ritz auto comes with a four-speed automatic transmission mated to a 1.2-litre K12 petrol engine that churns out 86bhp. Like the Dzire automatic, the Ritz auto is also available in the VXI ABS trim level. The Ritz automatic is Maruti's third automatic gearbox-equipped model in India. It will compete...

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SCOOP! New Mahindra bike is Pantero

First pictures of revised Mahindra Stallio break cover. Will be launched next month. Hawk-eyed readers Rohit Puri and Rohan Patil have captured these photographs of a revised Mahindra Stallio commuter motorcycle, testing on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway, in what is clearly near ready-for-production stage. The Stallio is shortly to be re-launched, tipped by our sources as making its comeback with the new name, Pantero.   The Pantero...

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Bajaj Pulsar 200NS Vs KTM 200 Duke

The two best 200cc streetbikes in India are from one family. Which can trounce the other to take the throne? Bajaj's Pulsar needs little introduction, being the model that sealed the company’s position on the bike manufacturer map. And the KTM 200 Duke is a seriously sporty streetbike we've already rated highly and can’t stop gushing over, thanks to Bajaj and KTM's generous, no-compromise specifications for this bike. So...

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Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Ducati Monster 795

Kawasaki’s Ninja 650 and Ducati’s Monster 795 are India’s top two affordable superbikes. Read on for the details in this Autocar India exclusive do-or-die duel. The surging influx of superbikes in India bodes well for bikers, and topping today’s list are two very fast, and useable twin-cylinder bikes, Kawasaki’s just launched Ninja 650, here thanks to Bajaj, and the Ducati Monster 795. Read on to learn which of these tempting, top-class...

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Honda CBR150R vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0

We ride the 150cc variants of Honda's CBR and Yamaha's YZF-R to rate one best-of-the-best. Honda and Yamaha have locked horns in India, but never this fiercely. Over the last few years the R15 has epitomised the proper small capacity Indian sportsbike, earning quite a following along the way. With the YZF-R15 Version 2.0, the best just got better. This Yamaha’s all prepared to take on Honda's spanking new CBR150R. Honda has had the...

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Poor roads, and often the equivalent of no roads are common across India. Crumbling infrastructure nationwide ensures ample terrain for rugged motorcycles like Ducati’s path-breaking Multistrada 1200 and BMW Motorrad’s trusty R 1200 GS to tackle and conquer. Certainly, few other motorcycles makes more sense in this country, than adventure-tourers like these, born and bred to deal with every possible environment. Provided you can afford them,...

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Polaris and India, side-by-side

Polaris launch Ranger RZR XP 900 off-roader. Renowned ATV manufacturer Polaris has launched the Ranger RZR XP 900 side-by-side off-road vehicle in India. The RZR XP 900 has white light LED headlamps, a digital speedometer unit with tachometer, fuel-gauge, gear-indicator, battery and temperature meters along with a handy DC outlet. The RZR XP 900 houses a four-stroke, 875cc twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with an automatic transmission,...

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Mini's new Hyderabad outlet

Mini Kun is the fourth Mini outlet in the country. Mini has opened a new dealership in Hyderabad. This new outlet is called Mini Kun and is located opposite RTA, Khairtabad. The showroom has the Mini Hatch, Mini Convertible and Mini Countryman on display.Speaking at the launch, Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India, said, "With the launch of Mini Kun in the historic city of Hyderabad, we are happy to accelerate Mini's momentum...

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Mercedes CLA compact saloon revealed

First pictures of the A-Class based compact saloon. Will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show. ...

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Technical secrets behind Ferrari's F12 supercar

Ferrari’s supercars are always technically advanced. The F12, however, is special, even by Ferrari’s lofty standards; here’s why. The new, front-engined Ferrari has a shorter wheelbase to enable it to be more agile and more willing to turn-in to corners. The chassis is the component that takes all the load; both static as well as dynamic. So it has to be particularly stiff. And because this is a sportscar, it has to be super light as well....

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