Volkswagen emissions scandal

Switzerland has banned sales of Volkswagen diesel cars in the most severe step taken so far by a government in reaction to the emissions crisis. The country has stopped the sale of any VW cars in the Euro5 category, which contains the majority of the cars that the company has admitted have defeat devices. The move effects roughly 180,000 cars that are yet to be sold or registered, including 1.2-litre, 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesel engines for the VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands. However, the Swiss federal roads office, which announced the...

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RENAULT KWID

September 28, 2015 : Renault has launched the Kwid at Rs 2.56 lac ex-showroom Delhi. The Kwid was amongst the most awaited launches of 2015 due to many factors like its SUV like styling, competitive price and a mileage of 25.17 Kmpl. The car is Renault’s hope to capture the entry-level segment and increase its foothold in the country. The Renault Kwid bookings started much before the Kwid launch date and has received overwhelming response....

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DC Avanti

Three-and-a-half-years after it was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi, Avanti, touted as the first 'Made in India' sports car, has been launched at a starting price of Rs 35.93 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The two-seater sports car from Pune-based DC Design measures 4565mm in length, 2120 in width and has an overall height of 1200mm. The Avanti weighs 1580kg and comes with 155mm of ground clearance which way more than usual sports car....

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Yamaha YZF R15-S

It has been the hallmark of Yamaha to innovate and introduce products that has a strong connect with its large customer base. "R15" has been a significant milestone in the company’s history; the product being the torchbearer to introduce the racing culture in India. The new variant will further help Yamaha to consolidate its position in the 150 cc segment. R15 has been a huge success for its spectacular engineering. It has liquid cooled, 4 stroke...

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Skoda Octavia anniversary edition

Skoda has introduced an anniversary edition variant of its Octavia. The Style Plus gets the addition of a rear-side curtain airbags – a total of 8 airbags, push-start button, keyless entry and exit, a reversing camera with centre console display, a SmartLink infotainment system and paddle shifters on the 7-speed DSG gearbox. The exteriors remain visibly identical to the standard Octavia variants. The Style Plus variant is available on the...

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CNG: Advantages And Disadvantages

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a fuel that needs no introduction. It is a cheap fuel to make and use, which is why it is so widespread in public transport. Not to mention the fact that the second hand car market is greatly supported by CNG kits. Vehicles like the Honda Civic, Accord and Toyota Corolla are favorites to be bought second hand for the same price as a hatch-back and then have green fuel kits used to make them easy on the pocket. With diesel deregulation soon to kick in, the prices of the oil will head north soon, so CNG seems like...

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All new upcoming SUV's

2016 Toyota Fortuner Toyota revealed the new Fortuner in Australia with a launch date set for the end of October. However, the SUV will arrive in India next year - at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo. Toyota will now offer the Fortuner in Australia with its new 2.8-litre direct-injection 4-cylinder turbo-diesel unit. As far as transmission options on the new Toyota Fortuner are concerned, it will get a choice of a new 6-speed manual along with...

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Upcoming Suzuki Baleno hatchback

Suzuki has released the first official images of the Baleno hatchback. This new hatchback is set to slot in above the Swift in Suzuki’s line-up in India and internationally. The Baleno’s overall styling is similar to the iK-2 concept unveiled at the Geneva motor show this March. At the front, the grille and headlamps are similar to those seen on the concept, although the headlamp units get different internal detailing on the production model....

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When to replace your Clutch plates?

The clutch is one of the most important parts in a manual transmission car as it connects the engine with the gearbox, and is what provides motive force for the car. It is also one of the parts of the car that sees high wear and tear depending on a person’s driving style and the environment it is driven in. Clutch wear symptoms Slippage One of the primary signs of a worn out clutch plate is when there is clutch slippage. You will begin...

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Upcoming Bikes

Kawasaki Versys 650 Overview Kawasaki, the Japanese two-wheeler company, has lately launched the Ninja H bike in India and is soon going to release Versys 650 as the company has already imported this touring bike to India for homogenization. It is the younger sibling of the more powerful Versys 1000 and offers a smooth performance. The design of this motorcycle is inspired from Versys 1000 and this edition sports dual headlights, LED...

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History of Internal Combustion Engines

History of the Internal Combustion Engine - The Heart of the AutomobileAn internal combustion engine is any engine that uses the explosive combustion of fuel to push a piston within a cylinder - the piston's movement turns a crankshaft that then turns the car wheels via a chain or a drive shaft. The different types of fuel commonly used for car combustion engines are gasoline (or petrol), diesel, and kerosene.A brief outline of the history of the...

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Honda BR-V

Honda has officially revealed the BR-V at the on-going 2015 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The price of the BR-V in Indonesia will range from 230-265 Million Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) nearly Rs. 10.80-12.40 lacs. The bookings are open in Indonesia with deliveries slated for early 2016. Though Honda has not confirmed its launch in India, but it is expected that the company will reveal it at the 2016 Indian Auto Expo in Feb...

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Petrol price drop

Petrol prices drop by Rs 2, diesel by Rs 0.50 per litre, Brent crude oil trades at USD 48.62 per barrel.The fortnightly revision of petrol and diesel prices brought further relief to the consumers. Effective midnight, August 31/September 1, 2015, petrol will be slashed by Rs 2 per litre whereas diesel prices will be reduced by Rs 0.50 per litre. With the new prices in effect, a litre of petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 61.20 while the diesel will cost...

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