Posts Tagged ‘aerodynamics’

Toyota launches new Corolla Altis

Friday, September 5th, 2008
Toyota today launched the much hyped Corolla Altis in India.New Corolla altis will replace the corolla in India. With the formal launch at the Noida Expo ground corolla altis is now available across the Toyota Dealerships for sale. “This year’s target is to sell 63,000 vehicles, and by fiscal 20......

Enthusiast builds Jaguar “leaper” motorcycle

Monday, August 18th, 2008
We like Jaguar's classic leaper emblem, we really do. But we also realize that the iconic cat needs to pounce on the right target, which doesn't include the hood of the new XF. How about on a motorcycle? Or, more appropriately, how about an entire motorcycle? One enterprising Jaguar fan has fabricat......

Alfa Romeo’s return to America comes into focus

Monday, August 18th, 2008
Be patient. In the inherently fast-paced automotive industry, it's quite a thing to ask. But that's exactly what Alfa Romeo has demanded of the eager legions of its fans in the United States. The Italian automaker may retain a sizable base of enthusiasts in America, but while rumors of its impending......

Officially Official: Pontiac G8 ST it is

Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Click above for hi-res gallery of the 2010 Pontiac G8 STWe often go poking around General Motors' media resources, so imagine our surprise when we were searching for something totally unrelated and found fresh images of Pontiac's iteration of the Holden Ute. Still warm like just-baked cookies, the i......

Ford talks tough on quality, promises best-built small cars

Monday, August 11th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Ford FiestaNot wanting to take second place to anyone, especially Toyota, Ford is vowing that its new line of Euro small cars, including the new Fiesta and next-gen Focus, will launch in the U.S. with the best quality in the industry. That's the official ......

Preview on TVS new Scooty streak

Monday, August 11th, 2008
You read it first at vicky.inScooty —-> scooty streakAfter luring most of the fair sex with its scooty pep, TVS has set its eye on urban youth who love scooters. The love for scooter is witnessing a strong attraction from urban youth who love hassle free ride. Honda recently came up with Aviato......

Lutz: E-Flex to reach 1 million units worldwide by 2020

Monday, July 28th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Opel Flexstreme.The first Chevy Volt and its E-Flex brethren are still more than two years away, but vice chairman and corporate quote machine Bob Lutz is already targeting 2020 for 1 million annual worldwide sales. The lofty target would go a long way towar......

Chrysler cutting 1,000 white collar workers

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Chrysler is losing money by the truck-load, and its vehicles aren't selling, so common sense dictates that team Pentastar was going to start making cuts soon. That time is now, when Chrysler notified workers that it would be cutting 1,000 white collar workers. Chrysler spokesman David Elshoff told e......

Audi A1 not bound for U.S. shores

Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Despite the burgeoning popularity of small cars, especially with premium nameplates, Audi doesn't think there's a case for bringing its MINI-sized A1 to the United States. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler acknowledges that American customers are increasingly interested in fuel efficiency, but also contends t......

Pininfarina to launch electric car in India

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Pininfarina an italian design and contract manufacturing firm is planning to launch an electric car in India. Pininfarina has been in the news for sometime in India. Since Tata is said to be eyeing a stake in the firm. Last year, Pininfarian announced it plans to develop and manufacture its own elec......