Renault Pulse is developed for the Indian market by Renault’s Design Center in Mumbai. The Renault Pulse Indian project is being completely handled by Indian designers. The 11 member design team worked for two-and-a-half years when the project was started in 2009. The company worked on the design of Renault Pulse that came out with the Logan, even though the latter was not a success. During these three years, the designers understood the needs, expectations and taste in terms of colours, shapes and features of Indian customers. Based on their research, Renault India decided to position the car a little differently from Nissan’s Micra and therefore, tried making Renault Pulse more sporty, aggressive and with more character. The quick rollout of products highlights Renault’s commitment to the Indian market.

Renault Pulse is high on safety norms. 2 airbags, fog lamps, rear seat belts, Front and rear adjustable headrests and ISOFIX child seat fixing points are standard with Renault Pulse. One good thing about Renault Pulse is the unique 2+2 year or 80,000 Km warranty under the Renault Complete Care package that will be offered by the company which also includes sops like Concierge services, 24X7 roadside assistance, Navigation assistance, etc. Renault is also aggressively working on increasing the sales and service outlets of the company to promote the brand and address needs of their customers.

The carmaker Renault, which entered India in 2005, had promised to introduce five new models by the year 2012. And staying true to its promise so far, the company had launched the Fluence Sedan in 2010 followed by the Koleos SUV in September and Renault Pulse in January 2012. The next in line is the Duster SUV and a new sedan based on the small car, Pulse that is expected to launch in the Indian market in the second half of 2012.

In 1966, the US Congress recommended increased use of electric cars for city driving in an effort to reduce visible smog in heavily congested cities like Los Angeles. In response, the big three began developing different technologies specifically aimed at reducing smog.

Hybrid-electric vehicles are not a 21st Century exclusive, General Motors showed off hybrid prototypes in the 1960s and the technology was already more than 60 years old! Take a trip with me, into the forgotten history of hybrid cars. The first hybrid cars came along at the turn of the century. Not the turn of this century, mind you – but at the turn of the last century. The 1900 model Lohner Porsche Mixed was the first hybrid car offered for public sale. Hybrid cars can be of many types such as hybrid of engines, hybrid of power configurations and hybrid of vehicles.

Some of the Types of Hybrid Cars are as follows –

1. Engine Type – Hybrid electric petroleum cars, hybrid fuel or dual mode, hybrid fluid power and hybrid of electric-human power cars
2. Hybrid in Configurations – Parallel hybrid, mild parallel hybrid, power split or series parallel hybrid, series hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric cars and fuel cell hybrid or electric hybrid cars

Hybrid of Vehicles – This refers to a combination of two cars or car parts and is also known as modifying and can be done only by professions. Modifying of cars are in trend nowadays and youth are enjoying the rides of their vehicles with enhance speed and more performance.

Hero was started in 1984 as Hero Honda Motors Ltd. In India and has a pretty history of its bikes –

• 1985 — Hero Honda motorcycle CD 100 launched.
• 1989 — Hero Honda motorcycle Sleek launched.
• 1991 — Hero Honda motorcycle CD 100 SS launched.
• 1994 — Hero Honda motorcycle Splendor launched.
• 1997 — Hero Honda motorcycle Street launched.
• 1999 — Hero Honda motorcycle CBZ launched.
• 2001 — Hero Honda motorcycle Passion and Hero Honda Joy launched.
• 2002 — Hero Honda motorcycle Dawn and Hero Honda motorcycle Ambition launched.
• 2003 — Hero Honda motorcycle CD Dawn, Hero Honda motorcycle Splendor, Hero Honda motorcycle Passion Plus and Hero Honda motorcycle Karizma launched.
• 2004 — Hero Honda motorcycle Ambition 135 and Hero Honda motorcycle CBZ* launched.
• 2005 — Hero Honda motorcycle Super Splendor, Hero Honda motorcycle CD Deluxe, Hero Honda motorcycle Glamour, Hero Honda motorcycle Achiever and Hero Honda Scooter Pleasure.
• 2007 — New Models of Hero Honda motorcycle Splendor NXG, New Models of Hero Honda motorcycle CD Deluxe, New Models of Hero Honda motorcycle Passion Plus and Hero Honda motorcycle Hunk launched.
• 2008 — New Models of Hero Honda motorcycles Pleasure, CBZ Xtreme, Glamour, Glamour Fi and Hero Honda motorcycle Passion Pro launched.
• 2009 — New Models of Hero Honda motorcycle Karizma: Karizma – ZMR and limited edition of Hero Honda motorcycle Hunk launched
• 2010 — New Models of Hero Honda motorcycle Splendor Pro and New Hero Honda motorcycle Hunk and New Hero Honda Motorcycle Super Splendor launched.
• 2011 — New Models of Hero Honda motorcycles Glamour, Glamour FI, CBZ Xtreme, Karizma launched.

And after moving out of the joint venture with Honda, Hero MotoCorp has launched their first off-road bike known as IMPULSE. Impulse is a combination of dirt bike and sports bike which has been introduced in India for the first time.

Hero MotoCorp Logo

The brand new logo of Hero MotoCorp was developed by the London based firm known as Wolf Olins. The logo was revealed to the world on 9^th August 2011, before the third test of India versus England.

Swift Dzire Reviews – The petrol variants of Maruti Swift Dzire are Lxi, Vxi and Zxi, while the diesel variants of the car include Ldi, Vdi and Zdi.  All the variants are available in metallic colors, which include sovereign blue, silky silver, pearl metallic arctic white, clear beige, solid bright red, midnight black and azure grey. Swift Dzire has the safety features and is a sedan which is quiet unique in its own way.

New Swift dzire Prices and launching – The introductory price of Maruti Swift Dzire was in the range of Rs 4, 94,000 to Rs 7, 30.000 plus the excise of 10 percent on the car. The launching of New Swift Dzire 2012 will be on mid week of February 2012.

New Swift Dzire Features – as declared by the Maruti’s that the new swift dzire will be an upgraded sedan model with 150 plus added compared to its predecessors. Some of the features are as follows –

• Reduced length
• Four gear box (automatic)
• Fuel efficiency is also boosted up
• Automatic climate controller
• Steering mounted Audio controls
• Driver’s seat height and seat belt height adjustable
• Beige lights and black upholstery which adds a feel of spaciousness
• Alloy wheels of 16 inches.

These are the few features which tell a story of New Swift Dzire entering a new level of Sedan. The new Swift Dzire has also reduced the fuel capacity of 440 liters to 316 liters.

The 2012 Honda Crosstour model lineup will carry-on without change, and continue to offer standard front-drive and available Real Time 4WD configurations, without (EX) or with (EX-L/4WD EX-L) leather upholstery and/or Honda’s Satellite-linked Navigation System . All 2012 Crosstours will continue to be powered by a 3.5-liter/271-horsepower V6 fitted with Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management system matched with a five-speed automatic transmission.

Pricing on the front-drive [2012 Honda Crosstour] EX opens at $31,150; reflecting a modest $350 bump to offset its added equipment while  stickers on the front-drive and 4WD EX-L models rise by $100 each, to $33,800 and $35,250 respectively. The top-line EX-L Navi Crosstour iterations remain unchanged at $35,900 and $37,350.

Safety provided by Honda Crosstour –

Safety technology includes ACE body structure which enhances the passenger’s protection and crash compatibility in frontal collision. Additional safety equipment includes some more features –

1. Vehicle stability assists
2. Electronic stability control
3. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assits
4. Airbags with rollover sensor
5. Side airbags for drivers and passengers with occupant position detection system
6. Dual stage and
7. Active front seat head restraints.

Some of the competitors of Honda Crosstour in the market are Subaru Outback, Toyota Venza and Ford Flex.

1. Design “Audi A7” – Audi A7 is based on three-line design which stands for an athletic stance, distinctive look and lending the design to make a perfect sporty style in a executive way.
2. Performance [Audi A7] – with an engine of 310 horsepower and 325 lb.ft torque makes Audi A7’s dynamic sporty with executive look very well. Latest technologies by Audi like Audi drive allows the rider to be more comfortable and to perform.
3. Progress an Icon “& Audi A7” – Audi A7 is the key technology of innovation which takes the progress of Audi. Audi A7 is setting a milestone with its new features like comfortable drivability, comfort and safety.
4. Interiors [“Audi A7”] – Audi’s interiors are designed so well that it will gives compliment to Audi A7’s boldly design.

• Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Sedan Class.
• Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Hatch Back Class.

Some of the Features that Chevrolet Sonic LTZ models consists of are –

1. Air temperature indicators.
2. Airbags with censors.
3. Knee bags.
4. Center locking system.
5. Cargo capacity.
6. Thief protection system.
7. Tachometer
8. Telescoping steering.

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Engine –

1. ABS technology.
2. Electronic breaking.
3. Immobilizer.
4. Suspensions; semi-independent with coiled springs and bars.
5. Unleaded fuel.

Prices of Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Models –

• Sedan “Chevrolet Sonic LTZ” – Sedan “Chevrolet Sonic LTZ” is a strong and powerful car which is created by the help of 1.4L Turbo engine. It starting around $ 14,000 or MRP 630000.
• Hatch back [Chevrolet sonic LTZ] – Hatch back [Chevrolet sonic LTZ] is a spacey car which can take 30.7 cu. ft. so, going for outdoors just don’t worry and have fun. Hatch back range starts from $ 14635 or MRP around 700000.

Some of the top new cars as seen at auto-fest are as follows-

Bajaj RE60 [Cars 2012] – As a research, analysts have found that if a person belongs to middle class and wants to owe a car so he would spend around 1-1.50 lakhs. So, keeping in mind Bajaj has launched their model RE60 [Cars 2012] which has focused the major population and has best possible accessories with great results.

Toyota Camry “Cars 2012” – Toyota one of the best manufacturers of car are launching their mid-size car Camry “Cars 2012” which has classy features and a bit of modifications on each area of the car. Hence, Toyota is looking for best results as concern.

Skoda Fabia Scout & Cars 2012 – Skoda Fabia has manufactured many cars but is more concern with Scout & Cars 2012 because it’s a crossover car. As, its range it’s around 9lakhs with different looks and more spacious, interior of this car is beautiful with genuine leather finish.

Ferrari FF (& Cars 2012) – For the lovers of sport cars Ferrari has uncovered its FF model (& Cars 2012) for Indian roads. FF Ferrari is also known as the fastest car with a V12 engine and four seats. Its cost is around 3.42crore which is not for all.

Thus, India’s market has given a huge platform to all the manufacturers of the world to show their Top New Cars 2012.

Vehicle with a high ceiling looks like an over-sized hatchback. Bajaj is India’s second largest two-wheeled vehicle, three-wheeled vehicles in Asia’s third-largest economy in the popular rickshaw used throughout. France’s Renault SA and Japan’s Nissan Motor Co, it expected to be developing an ultra low-cost mini car. Working with Bajaj in the next few days will decide to collaborate on RE60, Bajaj, Managing Director Ravi Bajaj told reporters. At no point did we intend to contract manufacturers for Renault-Nissan … Bajaj said that with minor or major modification, we can if they wish to supply Renault-Nissan “.

Bajaj told that Bajaj RE60 plant in Aurangabad in western India will be manufactured in the next few months available to customers. Automaker, which opened strongly in anticipation of the launch RE60 stock at Rs 1480, was 0.3 percent in early afternoon.

It is well designed and built up by DC design and it will prove to be a low volume product in the market that will put all the facility of the firm that is mainly located in Pune. These cars will be going to deliver by end of 2013 after the completion of the requisite homologation process also.

Dilip Chhabria the promoter of DC design told to the media that they will transform their design house to a production house with this car as this car will be have special features like attractive look, good dimension and great finishing also as compare to other such relevant supercars available in the market like Lamborghini and Ferrari also.

The supercar of DC design will have mid engine and it is positioned behind the driver in the mid of two axles also. Further detail of this car is not disclosed by DC Design till yet but it is expected to be powered by V6 petrol engine that is having a sourcing of Honda. This car will have a kerb weight of around 1560kg and can give output of around 400bhp.

Dc Design is planning to produce 300 units in its first year and after viewing its successive details, it will scale up to 3000 units. The actual price of that car will be around Rs 30 Lakh. Let us wait and watch of this car arrival on road.