REVA- NXR and NXG

REVA is the first and only Electric Car Company to sell electric cars in India. I am strong believer in electrics and hybrids. I believe that with diminishing supply of petroleum and awareness towards environment, electric cars make a perfect sense. Especially if the cars are charged using electricity produced from Solar, Wind or Hydro Power.

India has been a price sensitive economy for decades and Indian consumers want value for money in their cars, so electric cars make even more sense because they have cheaper running cost. The biggest reason for electric cars to lag behind is probably the battery technology which needs to improve, charging time (which can be a few hours) and the range (which is typically up to 200 KMs), which restrict them to in the city usage only.

Mahindra Gio Images and Press Release

The Gio is Mahindra Alfa+extra wheel+new drivetrain+steering system

Mahindra creates a new category by launching India’s first Compact Truck

Mahindra creates a new category with the launch of Mahindra Gio, India’s first 0.5 ton Compact Truck: Mahindra Gio – An entry level 4 Wheeler Cargo carrier offers unmatched mileage of 27 kmpl at an unbeatable price of Rs 1.65 lakh.

The New Compact Truck – Mahindra Gio

Mumbai, Maharashtra, October 28, 2009 — Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a leading player in the small Commercial Vehicle segment in India, today launched the Mahindra Gio, India’s first 4 wheel 0.5 ton Compact Truck. A category creating vehicle in the cargo commercial vehicle segment, the Mahindra Gio combines the style, status, comfort and safety of a four wheeler with the low operating and maintenance cost of a three-wheeler. The Mahindra Gio is available at an amazing price of Rs. 1.65 lakh, ex showroom BSII; BSIII price is Rs 1.68 Lakh. Equipped with a high performance 9.1 HP Kohler engine, from Kohler, USA, the Mahindra Gio gives best-in-class mileage of 27 km per litre.

mid-sized sedan Chevrolet Cruze

General Motors India launched its new mid-sized sedan Chevrolet Cruze. It is priced at INR 10.99 lakhs.

Chevrolet has become a driving force in India’s vehicle market and with the latest offering, we expect to garner a larger share in the segment.

- Mr. Karl Slym (President and MD, GM India) said.

The new Chevvy Cruze comes with 2L CRT diesel engine with max power of 150 bhp and 327 Nm torque. It is available in 2-vraiants: LT & LTZ in 6-colors with MT.

Chevvy Cruze will compete with Toyota Corolla, Honda City, Skoda Laura & VW Jetta.

Maruti SX4 Automatic

Maruti has launched new version of its popular SX4 model. New SX4 is BS-IV compliant and available with automatic transmission (AT) feature

The new Maruti SX4 features dual tone dashboard, honeycomb grille and 10-spoke modish alloy wheels. With No changes in the exteriors, only the interiors will get renovated. The new WT, BS-IV compliant engine generates 103.25 bbhp@5600 rpm and 145 Nm@4100 rpm.Due to its competitive cost tag, it is now set to compete with trendy Honda City.

The company had temporarily discontinued SX4’s production and some car dealers thought the SX4 to be phased out. the car failed to register good sales figures Due to poor mileage. That’s why the company hadn’t launched its AT variant earlier. The company now aims to register good sales figures with thisnew version.

2009 Nissan Altima and Maxima Recalls

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NISSAN / ALTIMA 2009-2010
NISSAN / MAXIMA 2009-2010

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V358000

Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26398

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ALTIMA AND MAXIMA PASSENGER CARS. THE UPPER FRONT STRUT INSULATORS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT INSULATOR TO CRACK.

Consequence:
IF THE STRUT INSULATOR IS CRACKED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE STRUT ROD TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION, WHICH COULD AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT STRUT INSULATORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

2010 Suzuki SX4 gets freshened styling

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 gets freshened styling, slightly more power, and new transmissions. This subcompact car comes in hatchback and sedan body styles. Both use a 150-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, an increase of 7 hp over 2009. Transmission choices include a new 6-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic (CVT). These replace a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic, respectively. All have front-wheel drive. Hatchbacks offer all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing, but can be set for a 50/50 front and rear power split or front-drive only. Front-drive hatchbacks are called the SportBack and have specific suspension tuning, exterior trim, and 17-inch wheels. AWD hatchbacks are called Crossovers. Hatchbacks come in Base, Technology, and Touring trim levels. Sedans come as the Base, LE, LE with Popular Package, Sport S, Sport SE, and Sport GTS. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Depending on model selection, available features include keyless access and engine start, wireless cell-phone link, and a navigation system. The navigation system now includes real-time traffic and weather, airline departure and arrival data, news, and sports scores. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Suzuki SX4.

Chevrolet Cruze price

General Motors announced today the Chevrolet Cruze price for the UK market. The Chevrolet Cruze will be offered on the British market with either a 1.6-liter (113PS) or a 1.8-litre (141PS) petrol engines or 2.0-litres diesel with either a 125PS or 150PS. The petrol versions of the Chevrolet Cruze will also be offered with an automatic transmission.

The top of the range Chevrolet Cruze LT, powered by the 1.8 petrol or the 2.0-litre diesel engine, will come equipped with cruise control, climate control, an automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror and an upgraded high-output stereo.

The Chevrolet Cruze price starts at £11,545 for the base model (1.6 S) and goes up to £15,195 for the 2.0 VCDi LT 150PS version.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review and Prices

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be based on GM's upcoming "Delta 2" platform.

What We Know About the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

It's no secret that the U.S. vehicle market is undergoing a swift, seismic shift. With unstable gas prices and gloomy economic conditions that seem to get worse by the day, nervous consumers are no longer just deserting big pickups and SUVs, now even thrifty cars and more-economical crossover SUVs aren't selling as well as they had been. It's the biggest market upheaval since the Great Depression.

Automakers everywhere are scrambling to keep up, none more than General Motors. With GM suffering steep sales and revenue declines, the planned replacement for Chevrolet's Cobalt compact car could prove critical to the company's bottom line, and even its overall health. Cruze debuted in the fall of 2008 at the Paris Motor Show, and should go on sale in Europe by March 2009, likely as a 2010 model.

General Motors has announced that North American production of the Chevy Cruze will begin by April of 2010 at GM's plant in Lordstown, Ohio. This time line means Cruze will debut in the U.S. as a 2011 model. The company has said Cobalts will continue to be built at Lordstown for a short time after Cruze production starts, and at least one media report suggests Cobalt production could then shift to Mexico. GM says Cruze will also be built at plants in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze employs GM's new front-wheel-drive Global Compact Vehicle Architecture, also known as "Delta 2." That makes it a platform-mate of the Chevrolet Volt that is expected at the end of 2010. Cobalt and the outgoing Saturn Astra use the older "Delta 1" architecture.

Sources expect the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to maintain the Cobalt's general size, but possibly with an inch or two added to wheelbase and maybe overall width. Engineering should be more weight-conscious in light of tough new U.S. fuel-economy mandates and pending new clean-air regulations in California and elsewhere. Look for greater use of lighter materials despite their higher cost, as weight is the enemy of fuel economy and a car's carbon footprint, not to mention performance. Despite the pound-paring, structural rigidity is likely to improve, which should benefit durability, quietness, and perhaps ride and handling, too.

So far, GM has only confirmed a Cruze sedan in base, LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels. But local media reports covering the Cruze press conference at the Lordstown plant said that Ed Peper, GM North America vice president of Chevrolet, described the Cruze sedan as the first of a new family of compact, fuel-efficient Chevrolets. What this means is unknown, but it could point to other vehicles wearing the Cruze badge. Recently the company announced a Chevrolet Orlando concept that is a version of Opel's Zafira. Code named "MPV-7," the small people mover, like the Cruze sedan, is based on the company's "Delta 2" platform and debuted at the Paris show in October 2008. The Cobalt's coupe body style could also be reprised, but with a somewhat edgier, wedgier look than Cobalt.

So far, the company has confirmed two engines for the American version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The more interesting of the two is a new 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The company predicts this optional engine will be rated at 140 horsepower. There is talk that the 1.4-liter turbo's fuel economy could be as high as 45 mpg, presumably on the highway. By contrast, the 2009 Cobalt's base 2.2-liter non-turbo four produces 155 horses and is EPA-rated at 25/37 mpg city/highway in new gas-miser XFE trim. The second engine is a normally aspirated 1.8-liter four that should be good for 138 horsepower. The 1.8-liter unit is likely the same engine that is found in the 2008 Saturn Astra.

The company plans to offer American consumers a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic versus Cobalt's 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic. It isn't clear yet if both transmissions will be available with either engine. Gearing will be chosen with an eye to maximizing fuel economy without compromising low-rpm performance. At some point, Chevrolet might add a sporty Cruze akin to the current Cobalt SS, perhaps with the same 260-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. The decision will hinge on buyer sentiment and how much higher gas prices go in the next couple of years.

2009 Toyota Facelifted Camry Specifications and Features

Toyota announed their new 2009 model facelifted Camry in Australia. The all new 2009 Toyota Camry comes with a lot of upgrades to the previous version and is also designed to attain more fuel efficient and stylish.

Toyota Company says that it has tried very much to improve the fuel efficiency of the Camry and they attained dit by 11 percent on the automatic models using a 2.4 litre four cylinder petrol engine which is a five-speed automatic transmission. The company also says that they attained this by making a number of small changes like a new flex lock-up control system.

Other changes made to the new facelifted 2009 Toyota Camry includes new LED tail lamps, larger projector headlamps, a redesigned unique grille and front bumper, larger lower intake, and redesigned front spoiler. The company gives the new toyota camry a sport look by removing the side mouldings. The new 2009 model Toyota Camry also comes with six airbags, sound systems with six speakers, Bluetooth hands-free telephone compatibility, an auxiliary audio-input jack and LED tail lamps.

2009 Toyota Camry Technical Specifications

MECHANICAL

• Hybrid System Net Power: 187 hp (140 kW)

Engine

• 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder; 158 hp @ 6000 rpm/161 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
• 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i V6; 268 hp @ 6200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
• Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i-4-cylinder Hybrid; 147 hp @ 6000 rpm; 138 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Emission Rating:

• Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II)
• Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
• Ignition
• Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
• Electric Motor Power Output: 199 lb.-ft @ 0-1500 rpm
• Motor Type: Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
• Voltage: 650V maximum
• Traction Battery Power Output: 40 hp (30 kW)
• Battery Type: Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
• Voltage: 244.8V
• 5-speed manual overdrive
• 5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with intelligence (ECT-i)
• 6-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with intelligence (ECT-i)
• Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) and sequential shift
• Drivetrain: Front engine, front-wheel drive

New 2009 Hyundai Santro Stills, specifications and Features

Last day Hyundai launched its new 2009 version Santro in the market. Hyundai, the second largest after Maruti Suzuki comes with the new revised edition santro which provides more luxury interiors and improved exterior features to the customer.

The new Santro GL will powered by the 1,086 cc In-Line Engine which delivers a maximum power of 63 @ 5,500 (PS@rpm) and a mazimum torque of 9.8 @ 3,000 (kgm@rpm). It comes with a 5 speed manual transmission. The Hyndai Santro GL comes with a topspeed of 141 kmph and acceleration(0-100kmph) in 16.2 seconds. It has a fuel tank capacity of 35 litres and provides a fuel economy of 13.7 kmpl in city and 17.8 kmpl in highway.

As per the latest calculations, Santro has already sold about 15 lakh units and is the flagship vehicle of the company. Santro’s new model Non-Ac cost Rs 2.63 lakh and the GL and GLS cost Rs 3.28 lakh and Rs 3.48 lakh, respectively. Santro GL 2009 edition will also be available with LPG and the model will be available at Rs. 3.49 lakh and the Santro GLS LPG costs Rs 3.69 lakh.

2009 Hyundai Santro GL Specifications
Transmission Type		Manual
Fuel Type		Petrol
Seating Capacity		5
Gearbox		5 Speed
Engine Description		1.1L 63bhp e-RLX
Engine Displacement		1,086 cc
Mileage-City		13.7 kmpl
Mileage-Highway		17.8 kmpl
Maximum Power		63 @ 5,500 (PS@rpm)
Maximum Torque		9.8 @ 3,000 (kgm@rpm)

2009 Hyundai Santro GL Features
Air Conditioner		Standard
Power Steering		Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System		Not Available
CD Player		Not Available
Power Windows - Front		Not Available
Central Locking		Standard
Automatic Climate Control		Not Available
Leather Seats		Not Available
Driver Airbag		Not Available
Passenger Airbag		Not Available

Hyundai Santro Xing

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Hyundai Motors India launches the new Santro Xing in India with luxurious interiors and improved exterior features to further enhance its appeal to the customers.

Facelifted Hyundai Santro Xing Technical Specifications:

Engine:
Displacement (cc)	1,086
Maximum Power (ps / rpm)	63 / 5,500
Maximum Torque (Kgm / rpm)	9.8 / 3000
Transmision:
Type	5-Speed Manual with overdrive in 4th and 5th
Suspension:
Front	Mc Pherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear	Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Brakes:
Front	Ventilated Disc
Rear	Self Adjusting Drum
Tyre	155/70 R13, Tubeless Radial
Dimensions:
Overall Length (mm)	3,565
Overall Width (mm)	1,525
Overall Height (mm)	1,590
Wheelbase (mm)	2,380
Front Track (mm)	1,315
Rear Track (mm)	1,300
Min. Turning Radius (m)	4.4
Seating Capacity	5 Persons
Fuel Tank capacity (litre)	35

Facelifted Hyundai Santro Xing Features:

Variant	Non-AC	GL	GLS
Fuel Option:
Petrol	S	S	S
LPG	-	S	S
CNG	S	S	S
Safety & Security:
Child-Safety Rear Door Locks	S	S	S
Dual Side Impact Beams	S	S	S
Seat Belts - Front & Rear	S	S	S
Energy Absorbing Steering Column / Collapsible	S	S	S
Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror	-	S	S
Central Locking	-	-	S
Self Locking Doors	S	S	S
Exterior:
Clear Headlamps & Taillamps	S	S	S
ORVM - Passenger Side	-	S	S
Tinted Glass	-	S	S
Body Color Bumper	-	-	S
Detachable Bumper Insert Moulding	S	S	S
Waistline Moulding	-	-	S
Body Color Radiator Grille (New)	S	S	S
Rear Spoiler (New)	-	-	S
Full Wheel Cover (New)	-	-	S
Interior:
2 Tone Beige & Brown Interior Key colour (New)	S	S	S
B & C Pillar Trims	S	S	S
Rear Parcel Tray (New)	-	S	S
Front Speaker Grille on Dashboard	S	S	S
Rear Speaker Grille	S	S	S
Ash Tray	S	S	S
Front Map Lamp	S	S	S
Cupholders	S	S	S
Driver side Front Door Map Pocket	-	-	S
Door Trim with Fabric Insert (New)	-	-	S
Silver Finish Centre Console & AC Vents	S	S	S
Seating:
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Rear Seat Double Folding	S	S	S
Sporty Front Seats	S	S	S
Integrated Rear Seat Head Restraints	S	S	S
Beige & Brown Seat Upholstery	-	S	S
Comfort & Convenience:
A/C	-	S	S
Heater	S	S	S
Tripmeter / Odometer	S	S	S
Low Fuel Warning Lamp	S	S	S
Power Steering	-	S	S
Internally Adjustable ORVMs	-	-	S
Power Windows - Front	-	-	S
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	S	S	S
Remote Tail Gate Release	S	S	S
Intermittent Front Wiper & Washer	S	S	S

Facelifted Hyundai Santro Xing Colors:

• Crystal White
• Black Diamond
• Sleek Silver
• Electric Red
• Dark Grey
• Silky Beige
• Berry Red
• Sparkle Blue

Facelifted Hyundai Santro Xing Price: (Ex-Mumbai)

Model	Ex-Showroom Prices (Rs.)
Euro III NonA/C (Solid)	276785
Euro III NonA/C (Metallic)	280421
Euro III GL (Solid)	344562
Euro III GL (Metallic)	348197
Euro III GLS (Solid)	365520
Euro III GL (Solid) - LPG	366332
Euro III GLS (Metallic)	369155
Euro III GL (Metallic) - LPG	369967
Euro III GLS (Solid) - LPG	387269
Euro III GLS (Metallic) - LPG	390728

Press Release:

Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country’s largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer today introduced the new model of its flagship brand Santro. The new Santro has been designed with luxurious interiors and improved exterior features to further enhance its appeal to the customers.

Commenting on the launch of the new Santro, HMIL MD, H. S Lheem said, “Santro has been a phenomenal success in India right from the time of its launch up till now. The customers have shown tremendous faith in the technology, design and safety that this product offered. This is why even today Santro’s success continues unabated in India even after a decade. Through the launch of new Santro, we intend to thank all our customers who have chosen to drive this product and make Hyundai into what it is today. The new version of Santro is further aimed at delighting our customers with luxurious interiors, advance styling and enhanced comfort.”

The original ‘Tall Boy’ Santro has been continuously improved to meet the changing customer needs and has kept itself abreast of the latest technology and design. While the new Santro continues to be powered by the trusted 1.1 eRLX Epsilon engine that develops a whopping 63PS@5500rpm as maximum power and 9.8 kgm@3000rpm as maximum torque and has a proven fuel-economy, durability and power-efficiency.

The new Santro has many added features to considerably raise the bar for cars in this segment. On the exterior the new Santro will be distinguished by a body coloured Radiator Grille and Full Wheel Cover and the rear gets decidedly more sporty with the addition of a Rear Spoiler which further highlights the new look Santro.

Inside, the new Santro boasts of several significant design revisions with premium sophisticated new fabric in Dual Tone Beige & Brown with premium silver touches at multiple locations which adds significantly to the spacious interiors and enhances the visual appeal of the interiors. A Rear Parcel Tray has been added to provide convenient storing for utility items. The new sporty front seats add to the style and comfort factors.

To add the excitement the new Santro will be available in 8 exciting colours to choose from: Crystal White, Black Diamond, Sleek Silver, Electric Red, Dark Grey, Silky Beige, Berry Red and Sparkle Blue.

The hugely popular ‘Made in India’ Santro has sold around 1.5 million units till date and recently two dual fuel models were added as the Santro went ‘Green’ with its CNG and LPG variants.

Santro re-defined the concept of driving at the time of its launch and since then, it has made a niche for itself with its styling, safety and comfort, in addition, to its time-tested quality and reliability the all new Santro with its host of exciting new features is all set to achieve customer delight and help ensure that the Santro continues to be a very popular car in this segment.

Toyota Fortuner successful in India

Toyota recently launched their sports utility vehicle model Fortuner in the Indian market.

This model is a mega hit in India as the company received more than 7,000 bookings in the 30 day period since launch.

Toyota Fortuner competes in a market which has very competitive rivals including Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero and Chevrolet Captiva.

The sales of these models are falling as customers are flocking to Toyota showrooms to order Fortuner.

Skoda Yeti To Be Assembled At Aurangabad Facility By 2010

The first Skoda Yeti SUV revealed from its assembly line from its mother plant in Kvasiny in the Czech Republic, is also to be unveiled for the Indian market. Skoda yeti will assemble its Yeti SUV model from its Aurangabad plant placed at Maharashtra with its CKD kits expected to be imported from its parent company.

Skoda Yeti is set to launch this year in September in Europe and it will also reveal at the 2010 Delhi Auto Expo. The company will equip Yeti with a 1.8L TSI petrol engine for its Czech republic (home market) with a 4WD model and the engine will be tweaked in order to cater to the needs of the domestic customers.

Skoda Yeti India launch in 2010

Skoda plans to launch its small SUV, the Skoda Yeti, in India in early 2010. It will launch the Skoda Yeti at the 2010 Geneva Auto Expo.
The Skoda Yeti will be priced at Rs 10 lakhs. There is a good chance that in India, the crossover vehicle will be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo.

The Skoda Yeti will close the gap between the Skoda Fabia and the Skoda Octavia, in Skoda’s portfolio in India.

Front view photo of the Skoda Yeti

The Skoda Yeti is not really an SUV- a crossover vehicle is more like it; something between a car and an SUV. The Yeti, smarter-looking and less bulky than the usual SUVs, will serve for both urban driving as well as weekend driving. Despite being a two-wheel drive vehicle, its long suspension and high ground clearance makes the Skoda Yeti competent enough for slightly rougher tracks.

The Skoda Yeti borrows features from the Skoda Roomster and the VW’s Golf-based Tiguan SUV. The Skoda Yeti is said to have the transmission and brakes of the roomster, and the suspension of the Skoda Fabia.

The SUV has a wrapped around windscreen, retro white roof, and roof rails that carry on till the rear of the Skoda Yeti.

The compact SUV has squared-off lines and, in the front, the recessed fog lights are placed higher.

Skoda Yeti interior photo

The interiors are comfortable, and the instruments neatly placed on the dashboard. The Skoda Yeti comes with a cleverly placed bike carrier. The bike carrier can be opened by raising the tailgate’s glass window that hinges at the top, and the bottom part can be lowered in a horizontal position. The number plate flips down while metal struts come up below the bottom part of the tailgate to support the bike carrier, when a button is pressed.

Skoda Yeti rear photo

Photo: Skoda Yeti bike carrier

Skoda plans to launch petrol and diesel models of the Skoda Yeti, with 1.6L to 2.0L petrol engines and a 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine.

The Skoda Yeti will be put together using kits shipped from Skoda’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic.

Skoda Yeti will compete against soon-to-be-launched Tata IndiCruz and Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio. The car will be imported as CKD and will be assembled at company’s Aurangabad plant.

India’s car market has lacked a small SUV for a long time, and the Yeti may fill that gap. However, the price of Rs 10 lakh might be a deterrent for any huge sales.

Skoda hopes to expand its reach in India, and aims to take its dealerships from 56 to 65, by the end of 2009, in Kanpur, Delhi, Jaipur, Gandhidham, Tiruchi, Bangalore, Salem and Kottayam.

2010 Hyundai Sonata looks stunning

The new 2010 Hyundai Sonata . The all-new Sonata is 4,820mm long, 1,835mm wide and 1,470mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,795mm making it a little longer and wider but slightly lower than the outgoing model.

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata, which may be sold as i40 in Europe, will be offered with a 2.0-liter Theta II MPi engine with 165HP and an LPG version that makes 144HP. Both engines are paired to a new six-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai plans to add 2.4 liter Theta II GDI unit to the range in January. This engine will be offered as standard on the U.S. market model.

The company plans to sell 60,000 units of the new Sonata in Korea this year. With the addition of production in its U.S. plant in Alabama plant in early 2010 and in China the following year, Hyundai expects that number to raise to 450,000 units annually worldwide from 2011.

In Korea, the 2010 Sonata’s prices range from US$17,600 to US$21,450.

Bentley Continental GT Bullet Matt finish color

Russian Tuning House TopCar has taken on the new Bentley Continental GT and the GT Speed Coupe, for a new tuning package. Known as Bentley Continental GT Bullet, the new monster got no power upgrades (TopCar didn’t touch the engine) meaning there are actually no performance upgrades. However, on the outside, the changes include a new front-end with a new bumper, a grille (GT specific) and an all new hood with air intakes. The front spoiler has been built-in and so are the LED lights. As far as the sides are concerned, the skirts leading into the wheel wells are distinguishable and they compliment the new rear bumper. The entire kit with alloy wheels costs €25,000 (with €7,000 for the matte paintjob), which is pretty steep, but we’re sure money’s not a problem in Russia. Eh?

Lamborghini Estoque Concept

The Lamborghini Estoque a four-door concept — which was first spotted at last years Paris Motor Show — was a dumped project because of the credit crunch. However,this March, Lamborghini have confirmed that the four-door concept wasn’t axed but only yet to be decided when it will be produced. Adding to the confusion mill, a new Lamborghini Estoque Concept has been spotted in Germany without license plates. As per the company officials, the four-door would fit in well with their current product line-up, meaning that there is still hope we might see this beauty on the streets. We’d definitely like to get behind the wheel on that elegant beast!