Jaguar XJR revealed

New high-performance XJR saloon expands Jaguar's R line-up. Jaguar has crowned its performance saloon line-up with a new R version of its flagship XJ.  Power for the XJR comes from Jaguar’s famed supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine. In the XJR, it produces 542bhp, the same power output as the recently unveiled XFR-S. Jaguar hasn’t confirmed any performance figures for its new rear-wheel drive saloon, but a 0-100kph time close to...

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India-bound Jeep Cherokee unveiled

Jeep unveils all-new Cherokee at New York Auto Show. The new Cherokee is Jeep's India bound FWD C-segment SUV. The all-new Jeep Cherokee off-roader has been revealed in full prior to the New York motor show. It's the first Jeep to utilise Chrysler's new 'Compact U.S. Wide' platform, which benefits from independent front and rear suspension. Jeep claims that its new Cherokee will deliver world-class on-road dynamics, improved fuel economy...

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New Audi A3 saloon revealed

Audi A3 saloon to rival Mercedes CLA; four-wheel drive S3 variant to follow in 2014 Audi has unveiled the new A3 saloon. The A3 saloon sits below the A4 and will compete with the new Mercedes CLA saloon. A potent 296bhp Audi S3 version of the new four-door will also be part of the global A3 line-up, seen here officially for the first time ahead of its Shanghai motor show reveal next month. Although the cars are pictured here in America,...

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Jaguar XKR-S GT revealed

Jaguar commemorates 25 years of its R brand with limited-edition XKR-S GT Jaguar is commemorating 25 years of its R performance brand with the most focused road-going version of its XK ever.   The XKR-S GT, which joins the new XJR at the New York motor show, is a track-ready version of the XKR-S that remains road legal.   Power comes from a 542bhp supercharged 5.0-litre V8 that sends power to the rear wheels through a six-speed...

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New Range Rover Sport revealed

Full story of how the new Range Rover Sport manages is lighter, quicker and more agile than before The all-new Range Rover Sport, revealed at the New York motor show, is a model described by Land Rover design boss Gerry McGovern as being “the Porsche 911 of SUVs”. It’s his way of emphasising the essential difference between the all-new Sport — due in showrooms in September — and the recently launched, considerably larger Range Rover...

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Mahindra e2o review

Mahindra has launched its electric car, the e2o, at a price of Rs 5.96 lakh in Delhi. Here's our first impression of what it's like to drive. Mahindra Reva’s e2o is a new-generation electric car that has had a long gestation period. It started life as the NXR concept designed by Dilip Chhabria (DC), benefited hugely by the experience of Mahindra when the Indian UV maker bought into the company  and is today built in a futuristic,...

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New Range Rover Sport leaked

New car will be 300kg lighter than its predecessor and will be revealed on March 26. Pictures of the new Range Rover Sport have surfaced online ahead of its reveal at the New York motor show. The car will be officially unveiled on 26 March when it is driven through Manhattan the day before the show opens. The company had previously released a official teaser shot of the new car and says that the location of the Sport’s debut is entirely...

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Tata Vista D90 vs Hyundai i20 CRDi vs Fiat Punto 90HP

We find out which of these powerful diesel hatchbacks is the best. Overview The traits usually associated with diesel hatchbacks are fuel efficiency, practicality and common sense. The three hatchbacks here, however, look to add a bit of spice, all the while retaining their core attributes. These cars are for people who want a bit more power without sacrificing the cheaper running costs of a diesel. Meet the Fiat Punto 90HP, Hyundai...

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Kawasaki Ninja 300 coming soon

Kawasaki’s Ninja 300 to turn up the heat this summer. Kawasaki and Bajaj are all set to launch their exciting Ninja 300 sportsbike in a few days from now, on April 10, 2013. The latest Ninja for India will replace the outgoing 250cc model and also shows off revised styling. The 300 now comes with ZX-10R inspired dual headlamps, a floating visor, revised instruments, larger fairing vents and a radiator fan cowl to dissipate heat effectively...

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Profusion Exotic Cars to make India debut

Small-scale sportscar company to enter India with CKD models within one month; starting price for first model, the Typhoon, to be around Rs 55 lakh. Profusion Exotic Cars, a small-scale sportscar company that is quite an unknown brand here, is all set to make an entry into the Indian market within a month. While Profusion specialises in producing track-centric two-seaters, it is also in the process of road-legalising its vehicles for...

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KTM 390 Duke to get ABS

KTM 390 Duke, slated for India launch in mid-2013, to include option of ABS. KTM is ready to step up the excitement in the Indian market with their upcoming 390 Duke. While we wait for the official launch in mid-2013, some details regarding the baby Duke are coming to light. A significant feature on the 390 Duke for India will be the inclusion of Bosch’s 9M ABS option. The sensors at the front and rear wheels will be connected to an independent...

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