RE 60: Bajaj Auto unveils first four-wheeler; plans to target over 5 mn 3-wheelers

NEW DELHI: The world's largest three-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto has unveiled its first four-wheeler, the RE60, a four-seater intra-city passenger vehicle. Fitted with a 200 cc petrol engine, RE60 is not a small car competing against the Tata Nano, but an urban passenger vehicle meant to compete with three-wheelers, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj said. "As a marketing position, we are an anti-car company. Our core customers will be the ones who are the user of three wheelers," he said. The vehicle-which Bajaj Auto had announced last year after scrapping its ultra low-cost car project-will hit the road in 4-6 months. Bajaj Auto redefined urban public transport in the country with its three wheelers in the early...

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Toyota’s New Color-Changing Fun-Vii Car is a Social Network on Wheels

Toyota’s New Color-Changing Fun-Vii Car is a Social Network on Wheels Toyota just unveiled their latest futuristic concept car – the Toyota Fun-Vii ahead of the Tokyo Auto Show. The innovative vehicle features a high-tech body embedded with a display that allows drivers to change the exterior to any image their heart desires. The interior also changes to match your mood – and the interactivity doesn’t stop there. The car talks to the outside world, keeps track of environmental conditions to avoid danger, and it brings social networking to the streets by allowing you to connect with friends who are driving nearby. The Toyota Motor Company will be displaying a number of never before seen concept...

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Top small cars in india under 5lakhs

1) Maruti Suzuki SwiftThe Swift's launch has been Maruti’s trump card, and since its launch in the country it has totally changed the scenario of the Nation’s car market for some time to come. It is an attractive upgrade for small car owners and the clever pricing makes it fantastic value for money. It is highly desirable, fun to drive, and very cool. The 1.3L engine generates 87 bhp in the petrol version and 75 bhp in the diesel version with estimated fuel economy as 11/13 km/l (city/highway). The cabin is well designed and controls are well laid out which gives the interior a classy look.Swift comes with a 5-speed manual transmission with cable-shift mechanism. The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi, VXi and LDi models range from Rs.4,17,000 - 4,78,000...

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Construction of an F1 car

Construction of an F1 car The race-day performance of an F1 car has already been determined at the design stage. The design process is a path of evolution to enhance strengths and eliminate weaknesses, all with the goal of developing the finest F1 machine in the world.Working under Keizo Takahashi, general manager of car design and development, Toyota's design department uses CATIA's state-of-the-art computer-aided design (CAD) software. An F1 car has about 3,500 separate elements, the majority of which have to be designed separately but must fit together with the utmost precision.But long before any of the details have been designed, an F1 team determines the overall philosophy for their car. The team must balance potentially conflicting...

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Bentley S3 E design concept

Bentley S3 E design concept Bentley S3-based concept it’s an amazing car that melds 1960’s styling from the original Bentley S3 with new millennium technology. That it is possible thanks to the Bentley Boys USA, and specifically Arturo Alonso who is an engineer and automotive visionary.and they will call it Bentley S3 E Design Concept. This splendid concept car will use the original body and chassis but some modern additions like 4-headlamp layout design, vertical grille, dual air conditioning system and a deluxe interior with leather and suede trim for maximized comfort. The car stands on 20 X 9.5 inch forged wheels wrapped with 275/40/20 Continental Sport tires. Under the long hood will be a 4.4-litre V8 engine borrowed from German...

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Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini Reventon Born in Sant’Agata BologneseThe Lamborghini Reventón has been entirely designed in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the original birthplace of the Lamborghini and the native home of every super car born under the sign of the bull. The design drawn up in Lamborghini’s Centro Stile (Style Centre) is fine-tuned in close collaboration with the Lamborghini Research and Development Department. Thus, the Reventón is not only “haute couture” but it also stands out for its elevated dynamism whilst being entirely suitable for every day use.The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined to remain a one-off. A total of 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure...

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Paris 2010: Townpod EV concept continues Nissan's obsession with car as appliance

Paris 2010: Townpod EV concept continues Nissan's obsession with car as appliance, Nissan has revealed its Townpod EV concept, a sort of larger, more amorphous take on the Cube and Leaf. Singularly Japanese in feel, the Townpod is intended to bridge the world of private and commercial vehicles. According to the splendiforously indulgent press release (sample: "The innovative position of the headlights also allows a coupe-esque bonnet line, not dissimilar to Nissan Z, which feeds in to a visor-like wraparound, blue tinted glass house, reminiscent of Nissan Cube, while the galls to body proportions hark back to the rat-rods of the fifties."), the Townpod targets everyone from young entrepreneurs to first-time home builders and retirees looking...

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