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Spy Shots : 2011 Mahindra Xylo Micro Hybrid

Earlier this year, Mahindra announced to launch a Micro Hybrid version of Xylo by end of the year. Assuming these facts, Motoroids.com has caught a Xylo undergoing test runs on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, the same highway where they had caught Scorpio Micro Hybrid doing test runs. Based on this we can sort of conclude that the Xylo which was caught on camera could actually be a Xylo Micro Hybrid. From... 

Volkswagen launches Polo 1.6L Petrol in India

VW India launched a powerful variant of their hatchback, Polo earlier today. The new Polo will have a 1.6L petrol engine under its hood and will cost you Rs 6.72 lakhs (on road Mumbai). Polo 1.6L will only be available in Highline version. With 1598 cc engine that can generate 104 bhp at 5350 rpm, the new Polo will give a mileage of 10.5 kmpl in city conditions and 15.5 kmpl on highway, which is less... 
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Hyundai RB concept for Russia

As expected, it's raining cars in India this monsoon. The latest to join the bandwagon is Hyundai. The company has made public images and video pertaining to their latest sedan, the RB concept. The details were first divulged at the Moscow International Motor Show since it makes its production debut at Russia. This entry level family sedan has strong chances of an Indian launch. The RB concept however... 

Upgraded Audi Q7 launch

Audi India certainly has massive plans for customers here. The latest is the launch of their upgraded Q7, certainly a power packed SUV. The new car has replaced the previously used 3.6-liter V6 and 4.2-liter petrol engines. It's now time for the 3.0-liter super charged TFSI V6. This power house produces 240 bhp and 550Nm of train-like torque. The new Audi Q7 also weighs 20 kilos less than its predecessor.... 
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Skoda Fabia 1.2 liter diesel engine

Skoda aficionados can now rejoice. The all new Skoda Fabia is almost here. The facelifted model was earlier showcased at the Geneva Motor Show this March. The Skoda Fabio will hit Indian roads in October, 2010. Of course the exterior tweaks are delightful but what interests most is what's on the inside. The new Skoda Fabio is set to use the diesel engine that powers the popular Volkswagen Polo. This... 
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2011 Swift to be showcased by Suzuki at Paris Motor Show

Suzuki has announced that it will showcase a "More Swift" version of their highest selling small car, Swift at the Paris Motor Show in September. With over 1.8 million Swift sold since its launch in 2004, Suzuki wants to celebrate by launching all new Swift with "More Swift" concept. "More Swift" is nothing but giving the good old Suzuki Swift a stylish upgrade along with keeping in mind performance... 

Force Motors stops manufacturing Minidor

Minidor, a three-wheeler, first manufactured under Bajaj Tempo 15 years ago and currently manufactured under Force Motors is finally going out. Force Motors announced that they have stopped manufacturing Minidor but simultaneously Force Motors Chairman, Mr A N Firodia also said that they have not exited from the three wheeler segment. Force Motors, since its launch has always built vehicles meant... 

Hyundai Santa Fe SUV coming October

Hyundai has announced the launch of their third SUV in India, Santa Fe by October – November this year. With failures from two of their previously launched SUV's, Terracan and Tucson, Hyundai India will be hoping to be lucky this time. "We will launch Sante Fe in October-November, ahead of the festive season. If volumes pick up, then we will consider assembling the vehicle here," said Mr Arvind... 
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GM tries new marketing tactic for Chevrolet Cruze

GM is known for equipping its small cars with minimal features in order to maintain lowest possible price. But in a new development, the American car manufacturer will be trying all new marketing strategy for their car Chevrolet Cruze. GM has announced that they will be launching new edition of their sedan Cruze which will for the first time cost more than its competitors, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla... 
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Third Tata Nano burns

Just when we thought Tata Nano was safe, another incident occurred day before yesterday in the capital which brought back nightmares from the past for Tata Motors. Similar incidents had occurred earlier this year in Mumbai and Vadodra where Nano's engine caught fire without any obvious reasons and within minutes the entire car was up in flames. These incidents forced Tata Motors to launch an inquiry... 
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