Category Archives: Auto World

Renault’s most unbeaten car model

The company headquarters are located in Boulogne-Billancourt, France and it is a privately owned company. It operates in a hundred and eighteen companies all over the globe. Moreover it owns a number of subsidiaries in various parts of the world including the Romanian car manufacturer Automobile Dacia and the South Korean automobile maker Renault Samsung [...]
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The Ford Fusion

Midsize Triplets – The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are nearly identical midsize models sold by Ford, popular sedans first introduced in 2005. An upscale platform mate, the Lincoln MKZ, shares many of the same components with its siblings, but that car is geared to a much more limited market. Clearly, the Fusion and Milan [...]
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Lamborghini is owned by Audi

The stereo, air con and navigation are all familiar Audi bits from the A8 that work rather well which again is a good thing. And you start the engine using the key, not some silly starter buttton. Then there’s an auto box. Except this isn’t an auto but a robotised sequential manual e gear in [...]
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Dodge Viper GTS car

Race-prepared Viper GTS-R models have won three consecutive European FIA GT-2 championships, two consecutive class championships at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the inaugural American Le Mans championship and an historic overall championship at the 2000 24 Hours of Daytona. Whether on the track or off, Viper is the ultimate American sports car. The heart [...]
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Shelby GT500 in action

The Ford Shelby GT500 returns in the upgraded Mustang shell, with more power and refinement. It comes in coupe and convertible trims.Worked on by Ford’s SVT team, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4L V8 engine estimated at 540 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque, redlining is 6250 rpm. The [...]
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Hyundai Equus in 2010

Hyundai is now preparing an even bigger sedan called the Equus. The 2010 Hyundai Equus caught in the wild by unknown sources in Korea, is almost ready for production and is 7 inches longer than the Genesis. It will be powered by the existing 3.8L V6 and 4.6L V8 engines from the Genesis, as well [...]
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Mercedes S400, SLR722 and C250CDI

The S400Blue hybrid is Mercedes offering for the green headed. The limo uses a lithium ion battery a 20bhp engine and a petrol motor. Mated to a seven speed gearbox, the car is capable of a genius 250km/h with impressive fuel efficiency and emission figures. The 650bhp SLR722 roadster should have been a hit, but [...]
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Ford Fiesta Econetic and KA

For the green brigade, Ford had the Econetic version of the Fiesta. A tweaked 1.6 TDCi engine ensures lower CO2 emissions and more efficiency. Enthusiasts won’t be seen anywhere close to the car though. The new Ka is the successor to Britain’s largest selling ultra small car, shares its base with the Fiat 500/ Panda [...]
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Audi Mileage Marathon

23 Audi models crossed the Audi Mileage Marathon’s finishing line in Santa Monica near Los Angeles after passing through the American continent from the east to the west coast. The mileage run started in New york with 184 drivers from 15 countries. The cars covered a total distance of 7,865 kilometers in 13 daily stages. [...]
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Apache Engines & performance

The Apache is the quickest bike in this test. By just a fraction, mind, but quickest nevertheless. There’s nothing in it as far as top speeds go, both the Apache and Pulsar clocking 112kmph while the Unicorn clocks 110.8kmph and the Achiever maxes out at 108.1kmph. While the Apache is the quickest, it’s the Achiever [...]
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Ashok Leyland Minibus

The company will also identify a location in north India to set up a manufacturing facility for its bus range, from city buses, mini buses to intercity buses. In addition,all will also get into an alliance for bus body building in Dubai. The latter will have a capacity of 2000 units a year. Ashok Leyland [...]
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Gladiator Yamaha

If this is the shape of future Yamahas, we are in treat. There were two Gladiators on display, one in maroon and steel grey and the other in black with purple flame graphics and both of them looked stunning. The fairing reminds us of the Pulsars though the use of projector headlamps and clip on [...]
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Suzuki Motorcycles

Suzuki has finally made its entry into the highly competitive Indian bike market, some six years after parting ways with TVS Motor Co. The company, christened Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) has chosen the 125cc segment to make this all important foray and for obvious reasons. Firstly this particular product category is being seen [...]
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Kristal DTS-i

Bajaj also had its new range of scooters on display. Having finally pulled the plug on the Chetak range, the new scooters along with the Wave are expected to help the company garner a healthy share in the burgeoning gearless scooter market. As is well known, Bajaj has been losing share hand over fist [...]
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Pulsar DTS-Fi & Sonic DTS-i

Expected to displace 200cc, the new Pulsar will sport fuel injection, tubeless tyres and a digital speedometer. The bike also gets clip on handle bars. An out and out sport oriented machine that will raise the bar in the Indian motorcycle arena for sure. The front fairing reminiscent of the Ducati looks very neat and [...]
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