Performance Version of Fiat 500 Micro Car to be Unveiled Nov. 16 | Upcoming Car | Mini Car

The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will roar into the U.S. next year with an estimated 160 horsepower. That’s about 60 more than the already spunky Fiat 500 micro car introduced in the U.S. by Chrysler earlier this year. “I can’t wait,” said Aaron Bragman, automotive analyst for HIS Automotive. “160 horsepower in a car that small is a recipe for fun.”

Abarth was founded in 1949 by Karl Abarth, an Austrian famous for motorcycle racing and performance exhaust systems. In the 1960s, Abarth designed racing versions of the original Fiat 500. The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will be equipped with a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, a performance-tuned suspension and brake systems.

Renault to Greet New Year with Compact Car ‘Pulse' | In India | Diesel Engine | Car News

Renault will launch its compact car ‘Pulse' in India in January next year to make further inroads in the fast growing Indian car market.

The French carmaker, which currently sells two models in India, is also planning to introduce two more cars next year as part of its plan to sell one-lakh units in India by 2013.

Fiat Bravo | Upcoming Car | Car Review | 2012

Fiat Bravo as a car in the diesel engine variant comes in the hatchback category of cars. In the list of B+ segment cars it has a top speed of 190kmph. With a fuel consumption of 11kmpl on city roads and 14kmpl on highways it can be taken as a fuel efficient car. With a four cylinder engine the car offers a displacement of 1910cc displacement.

Rs 17,50,000

Maximum power been offered by the car is 150bhp all at the rate of 4000 rpm and on the other hand the maximum torque been offered by the car is 305Nm at the rate of 2000 rpm. With a sitting capacity of 5 people New Fiat Bravo has a boot space of 365lts. 

Toyota Pimps the iQ

The annual SEMA show is a place where the mechanically remarkable is average, the unexpected isn't and where you'll find look-at-me engineering solutions well beyond the preposterous. Hence Toyota's decision to focus its SEMA display around tuning and pimping its iQ luxury city car was always going to create interest.

Three iQs have been created for the show's Tuner Challenge, with a fourth custom special displaying a radical chop-top look. Cars are getting smaller, so this is definitely a view of the future.

The 300kW Varley evR450 Electric Sportscar | Car News | Upcoming Concepts

Another high-performance electric sportscar broke cover last week from an unlikely source. To be built by a 125 year-old Australian company specializing in aerospace, defense and electric vehicles, the less-than-US$215,000 gull-winged Varley evR450 was on display at the Third Annual Australian Electric Vehicle Conference.

Composites will enable the evR450 to be "featherweight" and development relationships with other EV specialists Tritium and Ultramotive have yielded some significant advantages for the vehicle, though we're unlikely to see those advantages announced until 2012.

Car Carriers Profit From Record Global Demand as Shipping Slumps: Freight

Ships capable of hauling 4,000 cars across the world’s oceans may make the most money next year since the global recession as production reaches a record and demand from emerging markets swells cargoes. Shipments will rise 10 percent to 12.7 million vehicles in 2012, more than twice the fleet’s expansion, according to ABG Sundal Collier ASA, an investment bank in Oslo.

Rates for the 550-foot vessels will gain 36 percent to $15,000 a day, RS Platou Markets AS estimates. Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, Europe’s biggest owner of the ships, will boost profit for at least two more years, analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg show.

Lamborghini to Drive Alongside Rickshaws in India | Car

Lamborghini SpA sees opportunity in the streets of Mumbai, where three-wheeled rickshaws zigzag through bumper-to-bumper traffic on pot-hole-infested roads.

Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s supercar maker plans to open its second dealership in India this year to meet increased demand for cars including the 36.9-million rupee ($750,600) Aventador, said Mohan Mariwala, managing director of Lamborghini Mumbai. Ferrari SpA, which opened its first dealership in the country in May, says it plans to open four more by the end of next year.

Renault to Launch Small Car in 3 Months | Upcoming Car | Mini Car | 2012

Sensing an increasing demand for smaller cars in India, French car maker Renault is planning to introduce a V-platform model within three months from now.

With complete focus on the the domestic market, the plan is to roll out the small car at the Auto Expo in January next year, according to Sudhir Rao, deputy managing director, Renault India.

BMW India to Launch Leasing Soon, to Become First Car Manufacturer in India to Introduce Leasing

After Mercedes Benz announced to introduce leasing of their cars in India, another German car manufacturer, BMW has announced of their plans to start leasing services in India soon. According to Dr Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW India, "We will become the first company to introduce leasing in India."

On asking when does BMW plans on introducing leasing in India, Mr Schaaf answered in two words, "Very soon." It was earlier predicted that Mercedes Benz India would become the first car company in India to introduce leasing in the Indian auto industry, but Mr Schaaf's statement has come as a surprise. Mr Schaaf announced about BMW India Leasing service at the BMW xDrive Xperience event in Gurgaon earlier this week.

Renault B58 Review | Upcoming Cars | New Car Price & Specification | Indian Car

Renault B58 Prices shown here are indicative prices only.The Renault B58 Ex-Showroom price range displays the lowest approximate price of Renault B58 car model throughout India excludes tax,registration, insurance and cost of accessories. For exact prices of Renault B58 , please contact the Renault B58 dealer.

Price: Rs. 1,50,000

Renault B58 Updates

30th-Sept-2011: Renault India, the Indian division of French auto manufacturing company Renault is all set to enter the league of hatchback segment of cars in the Indian car market. This yet be launched new model has been code named as Renault B58. Rumors have gripped the town that Renault India will launch Renault B58 in both petrol and diesel variant witnessing the shift towards diesel cars in India due to recent hike in the petrol prices.

Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid to Launch Next Year | Upcoming Car | Car Review | Geneva Motor

At its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, Volvo said its V60 plug-in hybrid was "virtually production-ready." This was an accurate statement as it turns out, with the Swedish automaker announcing that from next year it will begin selling what is likely to be the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid production car.

The V60 plug-in hybrid has a range of up to 50 km (31 miles) when driven purely by the electric motor, with the car's total operating range extending up to 1,200 km (745.6 miles) when combined with the ICE.

Revenge of Electric Car Takes a Wild Ride | Upcming Car | News | Latest

In his 2006 documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car, filmmaker Chris Paine examined the birth and premature death of battery electric cars in the mid-1990s.

Now Paine is back with the commercial release of Revenge of the Electric Car, an insider’s view of an historic shift in the automotive industry, filmed behind closed doors between 2007 and 2010.

Jaguar Recalls 18,000 Cars in Britain | News | Upcoming

Indian-owned luxury car company Jaguar said today it was recalling almost 18,000 cars in Britain due to a problem with cruise control mechanisms.

The problem affects diesel-engined X-type models manufactured from 2006 to 2010. Customers have received letters saying that, in some circumstances, the cruise control, if engaged, cannot be disengaged in the normal manner.

Marchi Mobile's eleMMent RV - A Luxury Mansion on Wheels

Marchi Mobile has launched its eleMMent series of ultra-luxurious recreational vehicles. Designed to offer a mansion away from the mansion, the series comes in three, fully configurable flavors and offers everything you'll never need on the road, including automatic boarding stairs, a flybridge and an operational fireplace.

Partially based on a 2001 design by Luigi Colani, this mobile luxury villa resting on a DAF XF 105 track chassis features deliberately radical elements such as the highly conspicuous oval windscreen that make the it stand out at first sight.

Fisker Automotive's Karma sedan PHEV Finally on Sale | Car Review | News

Having unveiled the Fisker Karma at NAIAS 2008, Fisker Automotive had originally intended to begin sales of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in late 2009, but funding setbacks saw the car's launch date delayed several times.

With the first deliveries to fulfill early customer orders taking place in late July this year, the wait is now finally over for U.S. retail customers with the 2012 model year Karma sedan hitting showroom floors after the vehicle received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week.

Toyota and Peugeot Announce Plans for Hybrid Race Cars

Toyota is going sports car racing, and it intends to enter the hotly-contested LMP1 class from next year with a car powered by a petrol hybrid power-train. Though rumors have predicted a Toyota LMP1 car even before the company closed its calamitous F1 effort at the end of 2009, Toyota's presence appears certain to invigorate Le Mans racing which has been a battle of the diesel cars of Peugeot and Audi for the last few years.

Regulations for 2012 have already restricted the breathing, lowered the fuel capacity and cut the maximum turbocharger boost on diesel race cars, and now at least three major manufacturers (Toyota, Peugeot and Porsche) look set to use hybrid race cars by 2013.

Red Bull F1 Designer Adrian Newey Set to Make History | Car News

One of the greatest accomplishments in motor racing history will most likely be achieved on Sunday and the statisticians of the autosport world appear to have missed it. Currently, three men have designed cars that have won seven world F1 constructors titles. Last year Red Bull's Adrian Newey joined Colin Chapman and Rory Byrne with his seventh title (Williams FW14B of 1992, Williams FW15C of 1993, Williams FW16 of 1994, Williams FW18 of of 1996, Williams FW19 of 1997 and McLaren MP4/13).

On Sunday, Red Bull needs to score just one point more than McLaren for Newey to take his eighth title with the 2011 Red Bull RB7. Two of the top four designers in F1 history are British, and two hail from South Africa. The other two men to have designed seven world F1 constructors title winners are South African Rory Byrne and British designer Colin Chapman.

BMW Mini to Hit Indian Roads in Next Two Months

While the new Maruti Suzuki Swift has many takers in India, now it would be interesting to see its original inspiration will gather how many customers though there are legion of fans waiting for its arrival. According to a report in The Economic Times, luxury carmaker BMW is set to launch the British marque Mini in India at a starting price of Rs 25 lakh.

It was reported that the German carmaker will start importing the iconic small car within the next two months and open two flagship dealerships, in Delhi and Mumbai. BMW will bring in the entire range of the Mini - comprising its popular variants Cooper, Countryman, Clubdoor and the Cabrio. The top-end Clubman is likely to cost around Rs 30 lakh and come with a complete sports package and accessories.

Hyundai Launches Automatic Santa Fe at Rs 24.36 Lakh | Hyundai Motor India Ltd | Luxury | Upcoming Car | 4W | Price and Specification | Features

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) the country’s largest exporter and second largest manufacturer has launched its luxurious SUV, the Santa Fe with automatic transmission (AT) and additional features. The four-wheel-drive Santa Fe is now available with six speed automatic transmission for smooth and stress free driving.

The addition of features as push button start and smart key ensure convenience with one-touch operation. The new supervision cluster enhances clarity of the instrument panel. H W Park, MD and CEO, HMIL, said, “The Santa Fe launched last year has been extremely well received, the new offering with automatic transmission further improves our value proposition.”

Today I bought a Bugatti Veyron | Car Review | Geneva Motor

London: The world's fastest car Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is also the most expensive car ever advertised for sale, a staggering 2.1 million pounds (Rs 16 crore approx), a media report said Tuesday.

Derbyshire-based luxury car dealer Tom Hartley has taken delivery of this pristine car. The 430 kmph 'Sang Noir' model, which has been limited by Bugatti to a mere 411 kmph to protect its tyres, is a unique example of the Super Sport - itself restricted to just 30 models, the Daily Mail reported.

Chevrolet to Produce All-Electric Spark Mini Car | Car Review | Mini Car | Next Year

After announcing this week that the Spark mini car that is already sold in markets around the world will be available in the U.S. and Canada from next year, Chevrolet has revealed that an all-electric Spark will hit showrooms from 2013.

Modeled after the Chevrolet Beat concept that appeared at the 2007 New York Auto Show, the Spark is a five-door, four-passenger hatch designed for urban environments that Chevrolet claims will offer more interior room than other mini cars. It will also be the smallest Chevrolet available in the U.S. and Canada.

Chevrolet to Conduct Real-World Tests of EN-V Concept in Tianjin Eco-City

Last year, GM unveiled its EN-V (Electric Networked-Vehicle) concept in three flavors conceived by design teams around the world. In an effort to ascertain the real-world practicality of the two-seat, electric urban mobility concept, GM has begun work on the next-generation EN-V concept vehicle which the company plans to test in pilot demonstration programs in megacities around the world.

The new vehicle and future EN-V concepts will also now be part of the Chevrolet brand and carry a Chevrolet badge.The next-gen EN-V concept, which will now be branded as a Chevrolet and carry a Chevrolet badge, will add climate control, personal storage space and all-weather and road condition operation, while retaining the pod-form factor of previous EN-V designs that provides a small footprint and the ability to turn on a dime.

A Nano Worth Rs 22 Crore | Mini Car | Goldplus Nano Car | In India

The mega-value Goldplus Nano Car was unveiled Monday evening by Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata.

Range Rover Evoque | Upcoming Car | Next Generation | Latest | Luxury Car |

Land Rover's SUVs are known as gas guzzlers. So, the Range Rover Evoque, or the baby Rover as it is called, is LR's first step to reduce the carbon footprint of its vehicles.

The Evoque is a compact utility vehicle and is the first hybrid vehicle in the Land Rover range. The Evoque still follows the design language of the Range Rovers, as it gets a clamshell hood and the floating roof.

The Spherical Genius of the Huttlin Kugelmotor

The car is not going to disappear anytime soon and neither is the combustion engine, despite the inevitable rise in fuel prices. We have said it before, electrical motors are an energy-efficient method for driving vehicles but battery technology is simply not going to advance quickly enough for all-electric vehicles to be a practical reality for most uses anytime soon.

The near and mid-term future is undoubtedly a combination of compact combustion engine generators charging dense battery packs that drive electric motors - the "range extender" option. We reported on one possible candidate, the disc motor, a couple of months ago. Now, after nearly twenty years of development another candidate is going through final testing and it is a work of elegant genius - Dr. Herbert Hüttlin's Kugelmotor.

Nissan Doubles Power Density with New Fuel Cell Stack

One area of energy storage that appears to be moving towards viability quicker than battery technology at present is the hydrogen fuel cell. Nissan Motor yesterday revealed its next generation Fuel Cell Stack (2011 Model) for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV).

Through improvements to the Membrane Electrode Assembly and the separator flow path, Nissan has improved the power density of the Fuel Cell Stack to 2.5 times greater than its 2005 model, and in so doing has created a world's best 2.5 kW per liter power density.

How Electric Cars Work | Electric Vehicles | Latest Car | Batteries Car | Car Review | Car News | Latest Technology

Electric cars are something that show up in the news all the time. There are several reasons for the continuing interest in these vehicles. Electric cars create less pollution than gasoline-powered cars, so they are an environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles (especially in cities).

Any news story about hybrid cars usually talks about electric cars as well. Vehicles powered by fuel cells are electric cars, and fuel cells are getting a lot of attention right now in the news. An electric car is a car powered by an electric motor rather than a gasoline engine.

Top 10 Green Driving Tips

There are lots of ways to stay on a budget. Clipping coupons and waiting for sales are good ways to stretch your dollar, but let's face it: Gas will likely never go on sale. While some stations offer gas coupons or promotions, they're usually too small to really make a dent in anyone's driving budget. If gas stations aren't going to put gas on sale, you'll have to.

No, that doesn't mean you need to start selling gas at a discount. But by modifying some of your driving habits, you can increase your fuel efficiency and use less gas, bringing the cost down. So how much can you save? With the simple green driving tips we've compiled here, you could increase your fuel economy (and savings) by up to 47 percent. And if you want to decrease your fuel consumption ev­en mo­re, you can make some of the lifestyle changes that we've also listed.

1975-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 | Old Model Sedan | Car Review

The 1975-1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 was a continuation of the big-engine S-class sedan, now built on the W116 platform introduced for 1973. Considerably changed from its 6.3 predecessor, it featured somewhat lower and sleeker lines that were still distinctly Mercedes.

A bore increase brought up displacement on the big quad-cam V-8 engine, still related to the original 600 limousine unit, and there were numerous modifications such as Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, breakerless electronic ignition, dry-sump lubrication, and hydraulic valve gear actuation.

5 Unusual Auto Races

Auto racing is a serious sport. Big prizes and big reputations are at stake, not to mention the lives of the racers when a car spins out in a turn. High-speed driving and 24-hour endurance spectacles are no laughing matter, right? 

Well, sometimes they are. Not all auto races are grim and humorless. Some races are just…well, strange. From outlaw rallies that zoom from continent to continent to zany television competitions featuring ambulances and school buses, we're going to look at some of the weirdest, most unusual auto races anyone has ever popped a clutch at. 

Skoda Lauretta Review | Upcoming Car | 2012 | Price & Specification | Features | Concept | Petrol & Diesel | Mileage, Average And Fuel Economy

As per preliminary information, the Skoda Lauretta will be powered by 1598cc four-cylinder engine in the petrol variant and a similar 1.6L diesel engine is hoped to be also available. Initial reflections suggest that Skoda is going to price this car competitively in India and Skoda Lauretta price in India will be around Rs 8 lakh.

Skoda Lauretta Price

Rs 8,00,000

Whereas the diesel trim is expected to be available at Rs 1 lakh extra. The name of this new sedan by Skoda is said to have been derived from Skoda Laura and Volkswagen Jetta making it ‘Lauretta. As per initial information about engine specifications of the new Skoda Lauretta, it is expected that it will derive its engine from Volkswagen Vento.

The World's Oldest Running Car Up for Sale

A very special car will cross the auctioneers block next month - it's the world's oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 de Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout. The second prototype built by Count de Dion, the car participated in the world's first automobile race.

The world's first race is generally regarded as being the Paris-Rouen trial of 1895, but there was indeed an earlier race in 1887 - billed as "Europe's first motoring competition", run by the editor of France's top selling bicycle magazine, Le Velocipede - only one car turned up to race - this car.

British Ammo Dump to Become the Bilster Berg Luxury Drive Resort

A few days ago deep in the historic Teuteborg Forest of central Germany, the first stone was laid in the construction of an intriguing project. For twenty years prior to 1993, the 80 hectare (200 acre) site was a massive NATO ammunition depot, supplying the British Army of the Rhine during the Cold War.

After eighteen years of disuse and six years of planning the extensive sturdy warehousing and road network is to be converted into the Bilster Berg luxury "drive resort" and automobile testing facility. Considering who's involved, the new racetrack should be a pretty spectacular experience.

Chevrolet New MPV 2012 | Upcoming Car | General Motors

General Motors had announced that it will launch a few products from the SAIC Motor stable. To start off, they will launch vehicles from the Wilung line-up which includes the CN-100 which is likely to compete with the Mahindra Xylo.

The new CN-100 is likely to be priced between Rs 5-7 lakh and will be manufactured in GM's Talegaon plant. This is expected to be powered by the 1.3-litre multijet engine and since it is sourced from China, the production cost is expected to be low.

Nissan Developing 10-Minute EV Charger | Battery Car | Upcoming Car | Automotive | Next Generation

If there are two obstacles that are still keeping the general public from embracing electric cars, those would have to be the vehicles' limited driving range and long charging times. Well, Nissan has achieved a major milestone regarding one of those two problems - last week, Japan's Nikkei news agency reported that the automaker has developed an experimental system that can fully charge an EV battery in just ten minutes.

The system incorporates a capacitor in which the electrode is made from a combination of tungsten oxide and vanadium oxide, instead of the traditional carbon. This change is said to drastically boost the power of the charger, which is what allows it to work so quickly. On the batteries that were tested, no significant effects were noted regarding their storage capacity or voltage.

Tata Merlin Review | Price and Specification | Upcoming Car | SUV | Engine Power | Color | Features

Tata Motors, a renowned name in Indian automobile market has geared up to launch Tata Merlin. Tata Merlin will be a full grown SUV in the D segment manufactured at Tata’s facility near Pune. Tata Merlin is based on the platform of Tata Aria which itself is based on Tata Safari’s platform, a stalwart SUV spreading its glory on Indian roads since 10 years.

The 2011 Tata Merlin would be second Tata vehicle to be based on the X2 platform apart from the Tata Aria Crossover SUV. Tata Merlin SUV is said to be offered till an all new Tata Safari is launched in market. The SUV will derive most of its features from Tata Safari and Tata Aria. It is speculated that Tata Safari Merlin simply called as Tata Merlin SUV, shedding its Safari status, will be priced just above Tata Safari at Rs 10 lakh.

Universal Charging System Developed for EVs | Electric Power Vehicle | Upcoming Concpet Car | Market in Next Year | Batteries | Automotive

While the thought of building a worldwide infrastructure of charging stations for electric vehicles may seem daunting, you know what would make it even more challenging? If each station had to separately cater to each make of EV on the road - think of how many different styles of mobile phone chargers are currently out there, for instance, and then picture that applying to cars.

Fortunately a consortium of automakers has developed the Combined Charging System that will allow any one vehicle to charge its batteries using a variety of different charging methods. The system was developed by Germany's Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and Volkswagen, working in partnership with America's Ford and General Motors.

New Skoda Rapid | Upcoming Car | Car Review | Automotive

Skoda Auto India is all set to launch its latest invent “Skoda Rapid” soon. This latest entry in the fleet of Skoda India is most likely to be based on one of its sibling Volkswagen’s offering. If speculations are to be believed, Skoda Rapid is going to incorporate same engine specifications as added in VW Vento i.e. 1.6L petrol/diesel added with dual transmission modes (Auto/Manual).

The Skoda Rapid price might come close to Maruti SX4 and much below Skoda Laura, there is going to be hard competition within the sedan segment cars. After the launch of Skoda Yeti - the SUV segment car, “Skoda Rapid” is next in-line. And as per rumors, Skoda India is going to install some high-end tech specs in Skoda Rapid making it a milestone in sedan car segment. So sit tight for a whole new riding experience with “Skoda Rapid”.

Gordon Murray Designs An Electric Sportscar | Car Design Reviews | Automotive

In the world of automotive design, Gordon Murray has a resume like no other. Murray designed, built and raced his first car in 1964 as an 18 year old engineering student in South Africa. He decided to pursue a career in automotive design, went to the U.K. and soon had a job at Brabham Formula One. He was 19 years of age.

In 18 years at Brabham he designed F1 cars that won 22 World Championship races working closely with drivers such as triple world champions Sir Jack Brabham, Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet and twice-winner Graham Hill.

New Audi A6 2.0 Litre TDI Launched | Upcoming Car | Sedan

The Audi A6 has always been a successful executive sedan all over the world. The new A6 comes with a lighter body which has been constructed out of aluminium and high tech steels which has also made it stiffer. These words – lighter and stiffer are always a good indication in the automobile industry.

A lighter car is more fuel efficient and Audi say that their car has been tested by an independent body and found to return a scarcely believable 18.9 km/pl under real Indian road conditions. A stiffer car means a more rigid body cell which improves handling. A stiffer car is also safer in the event of a crash due to increased structural integrity, this means that more energy is required to bend the structure of the body keeping the occupants safe.

Radical New Range Rover 2012 | Land Rover | 2012 Launch | Upcoming Cars | Fourth Generation | Next Generation

An all-new, fourth-generation Range Rover flagship is slated for a 2012 launch, and insiders claim it will be the most radical and technically advanced car in the brand’s history. This exclusive image uses accurate information from company sources to show how Land Rover’s radical new range-topper will look when it replaces today’s Mk3 version.

Codenamed L405, the Mk4 Range Rover picks up on the sporty styling of the new Evoque and, in so doing, drops a number of long-established Range Rover design cues. The interior will feature a big leap in quality and luxury, cementing the Range Rover firmly in the global market as an out-and-out luxury car.

New Hyundai Eon | Upcoming Small Car | Mini Car

Hyundai, the South Korea-based car maker, on Friday declared the start of bookings of its yet-to-be-launched compact car "Eon". The bookings have already started from October 1. The car will be developed in India at Sriperumbudur, Chennai-based manufacturing unit of Hyundai Motor India.

This October, the company will roll out Hyundai Eon and the latest edition of hatchback, making a festive splatter in the market. Since the launch of Hyundai Santro 10 years back, Eon is likely to be Hyundai's upcoming hatchback for Indian users.

BMW's Apptastic Future | Upcoming Car | New Feature | Latest Technology in Car | BMW Connected for iPhone

Last month we looked at how 10 automakers have integrated apps into their cars. Now BMW has reminded us of the rapid pace of technology development by showing off new features for its ConnectedDrive system, along with its future direction.

BMW's newest innovation for ConnectedDrive is the integration of the iPhone calendar app. With it, drivers will be able to call up the calendar on their BMW's center screen. It will show upcoming appointments, and even read out the details. This new feature ties in with BMW's position that its cars are designed for the busy executive.

World's Oldest Running Car Sells for US$4.6 Million | Car Latest News

The historically-significant 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout which we wrote up a few weeks back has sold at auction for US$4.62 million. Apart from being the winner of the first automobile race in history, it's also the world's oldest running motor car, and now also the most valuable early motor car yet sold at auction.

RM Auctions began the bidding at US$500,000 with the vehicle attracting a steady stream of bidders as the price immediately jumped to US$1,000,000 and moved swiftly past the expected price of US$2.5 million, with the gavel eventually falling at US$4,200,000 (includes 10% buyers' premium). The new owner joins an elite list of just five collectors to have owned the 127 year-old vehicle.

Mahindra XUV 500 | Review | Price and Specification | Features | Model | Latest | Upcoming Cars | New Technology

Indian carmaker Mahindra seems to have decided to put the country on global scenario with its global design based new SUV - Mahindra XUV 500. With this car in, Mahindra’s SUV offering touches the famous five figure.

The US $12.5 billion Mahindra Group has a fleet of SUVs in India and it has given some of the sturdiest and performance driven cars in India. Prominent among it was iconic Mahindra Jeep that had ruled Indian rural roads for decades. Later, Mahindra SUVs became more comfortable and powerful as well.