CRUZE AIMS AT PROVING FURTHER PROGRESS IN BRNO

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Next week-end will not only mark the end of spring and the beginning of summer, but also the end of the first half of the World Touring Car Championship season. The sixth event of the WTCC will take place in the Masaryk Automotodrom, the beautiful and very technical track in the hills around Brno, Czech Republic, which regularly attracts large crowds from the various Central European countries.

The Chevrolet team heads to Moravia seeking to score good points and with the objective to prove the progress made by the new Cruze on traditional circuits. Since the last race in Valencia, the team has been testing for three days, at two separate venues, to continue developing and fine-tuning the balance of the Cruze.

BRNO RACE SCHEDULE (CET)

Saturday, 20^th June 2009

08.30-09.00 Free Practice 1

11.00-11.30 Free Practice 2
15.00-15.35 Qualifying (Q1 20’ + Q2 10’)

Sunday, 21^st June 2009

08.30-08.45 Warm up

12.50-13.15 Race 1 (10 laps = 54.030 kms) (Rolling start)

15.05-15.30 Race 2 (10 laps = 54.030 kms) (Standing start)

Maserati New GranCabrio At The IAA

The elegant sports cabriolet unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show its official world premiere. Maserati GranCabrio is powered by a new. By a 323 kW (440 hp) V8 engine

The Italian sports car maker Maserati presented at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 17 to 27), the new GranCabrio Sport convertible for the first time to the world public. As the importer announced on Monday in Wiesbaden, complements the elegant convertible newcomer Maserati model program, which now consists of three series Quattroporte, GranTurismo and GranCabrio.

The new Maserati GranCabrio will declare themselves to his "great tradition of open vehicles" continues, which has always had a special role in the model program has fallen and who had contributed significantly to the success of the brand. Legendary convertible models such as the A6G Frua Spyder from 1950, the 3500 GT Vignale Spyder of 1960, the Mistral Spyder of 1964 and the Ghibli Spyder of 1969/70 had created an aura of Maserati convertible, the last in 2001 by the "was nurtured successful Spyder ", they say. Nevertheless, the new GranCabrio is more than just the logical extension of this series - if only because he does not bear the additional name Spyder. Above all, he is the first Maserati convertible of the companys history, which seats up to four people.

Allowsll "well above average space" by the significantly longer wheelbase, it says. The soft roof underscores not only the elegant appearance of the GranCabrio, but represents an important link to the long history of Maserati convertible, it said. Is powered Maseratis new sports cabriolet. By a 323 kW (440 hp) V8 petrol engine The market launch of the Gran Cabrio is planned for spring 2010. His prices have been set yet.

Audi Q5 Facelift Launched at RS 43 16 Lakhs

Audi Q5 Facelift launched in India.This will be the first Audi to launch in 2013 on India and also the first Luxury product to be launched this year.Audi Q5 facelift comes with exterior,interior and engines changes.Basic Design of the Q5 is maintained.Audi Q5 facelift get new Head lamps with completely new Day time running LEDs.Audi Q5 facelift get the new trapezoidal design for bumpers.On the side Q5 facelift Looks same like the old Q5.

On the Rear Q5 Facelift get new Tail lamps.New Flat bottomed Tail pipes with chrome in it gives more Luxurious Look.To reduce the weight of Audi used Aluminum for the construction of Hood and Tail gate.On the inside Audi Q5 facelifts get new Electro Mechanical Steering wheel which gives more feed back at higher speed.Infotainment also get updates.New Audi Q5 Facelift interior is available in two colors Milano Leather Beige or Black.

Audi Q5 Facelift is available with Audi offroad package.Audi has also given their permanent All wheel drive Quattro system.Audi Q5 facelift is powered by 1 petrol and 2 Diesel engines.Petrol engine is the 2.0 TFSI which makes 211 BHP of power and 350 NM of torque.The Diesel engines are 2.0 L TDI which makes 170 BHP of power and 250 NM of torque.

The 3.0 TDI engine which makes 240 BHP of power and 500 NM of torque.All these engines get Direct fuel injection and Turbo charging.All the engines are mated to a 7 speed Automatic gearbox.Fuel efficiency of all the engines upby 15 %.Audi has given 6 colors for Q5 Facelift in India.Audi Q5 Facelift is priced at RS 43.16 lakhs Ex-showroom Delhi.

Honda Dream Neo Launched at RS 43 150

Honda launched Dream Neo a 110 cc commuter bike in India. This is Honda’s second volume product in India after the recently launched Dream Yuga. Honda recently took the second position in the country from Bajaj in the two wheeler segment. Honda is now looking for the number one position which is with Hero Motor Corp now. Dream Yuga was a big success for Honda. So Honda want to capitalize on the success of Dream Yuga with another product. Honda Dream Neo is priced at RS 43,150 (Ex-showroom Delhi) which make it as the most affordable Honda Motorcycle.

Honda Dream Neo is powered by the same 110 cc engine from the Dream Yuga. 109cc 4 stroke oil cooled engine makes 8.25 BHP @ 7500 RPM and torque of 8.63 Nm @ 5500 RPM. This engine is mated to 4 speed gearbox. Honda claims mileage of 74 Kmpl for Dream Neo. Honda has added Honda Eco Technology to improve the fuel efficiency of Dream Neo. Honda recently added this features to their scooters in India. Honda Dream Neo continues the same design of Dream Yuga. Honda has added body graphics, new meter console and also there are some modification for the tail lamp too. These are the only changes in design.

Some of the important features for the Dream Neo are maintenance free Battery, Alloy wheels, Tubeless tires. To give the rider more comfort Honda has given telescopic front forks and 5 step adjust rear suspension. Honda Dream Neo measures 2009mm in length, 737mm in width, 1074mm in height and wheel base of 179mm. Ground clearance of Dream Neo is 1258mm. Honda has given 8 L of Fuel tank.

Honda introduced Dream neo is six colors grey,silver,red,blue, black with red stripes and black with violet stripes. Honda Dream Neo is basically a entry level variant for Dream Series with minimalistic features. Honda Dream Neo is 2000 RS cheaper than the Dream Yuga. Dream Neo is priced straight against Hero Splendor. Honda expect the good looks with fuel efficient engine will help them to get better sales than the Splendor.

Honda Dream Neo Price List (Ex-showroom Delhi)

Kick Start-Drum Brake-Spoke - Rs 43,150
Kick Start-Drum Brake-Alloy    - Rs 44,150
Self Start-Drum Brake-Alloy     - Rs 47,240

2013 Honda Civic Preview Gallery at L A Auto show

The top-selling and award-winning Honda Civic returns for 2013, with a host of design upgrades and a bevy of new standard features, while still maintaining the efficiency and value that has made the Civic an automotive icon for the past 40 years.Honda today revealed the first look at the much-anticipated 2013 Honda civic Sedan, in advance of its debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 29. The refined styling of the 2013 Civic Sedan, which goes on sale at Honda dealerships on November 29, will encompass a host of safety, feature, comfort, chassis and interior styling enhancements that will further define the top-selling Civic as the best car in the compact class.

Summary of Changes for 2013

• Completely revised front and rear exterior styling (Sedan)
• Enhanced standard feature content on all model grades
• Recalibrated suspension and steering
• Extensive new NVH reduction features
• Revised interior styling including soft-touch materials
• Next-gen Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body structure
• Standard rearview camera
• Standard Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
• Standard Bluetooth® Audio
• Standard Pandora® Interface
• Standard USB/iPod® interface
• Standard SMS text message functionality
• Available Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems
• Two new exterior colors: White Orchid Pearl and Kona Coffee Metallic
• New interior color: Black