Video: Idiots race Mercedes C-Class with Mahindra XUV500 at 190 km/h on public highway Though we condemn these kinds of acts, we were pleasantly surprised that the Mahindra punched its way ahead of the Mercedes. However, we don’t doubt for a moment that the 140 PS strong 2.2-litre diesel engine is strong enough to push the XUV500 to speeds nearing 200 km/h. Take it to the track guys.
Skoda is currently working on a full-fledged 7-seater SUV which will be based on the VW Bluecross Concept. Earlier it was rumored that the SUV would be christened as the Skoda Snowman, but new reports suggest it would eventually be called Skoda Kodiak. This SUV will also be reaching the Indian shores and will be priced in the range of INR 25-30 lakh making it go head on with the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Ford Endeavour.
According to J.D. Power 2015 India APEAL Study, new-car buyers in India focus on exterior styling of the vehicle The India APEAL study is based on owner evaluations during the first two to six months of ownership of the vehicle. Grounded in 30 major cities between May and September 2015, the 2015 edition of the study is deduced by evaluations from 8,428 owners of new vehicles purchased between November 2014 and July 2015. Overall APEAL performance is reported as an index score based on a 1,000-point scale, with a higher score indicating higher satisfaction. The overall APEAL score averages 846 in 2015, down 8 points from 2014. There is an increase in the importance of vehicle exterior pertaining to small car, midsize and utility vehicle segments. The study calculates owner satisfaction across ten categories such as vehicle exterior; vehicle interior; storage and space; entertainment/navigation systems; seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); driving dynamics; engine/transmission; safety features and fuel economy. Toyota and Hyundai have won three awards each across three different segments. While Volkswagen Vento ranks highest in the midsize segment and Mahindra XUV 500 ranking high in the SUV segment.
All-new Ford Endeavour launch in January 2016; variants and features of India-spec models revealed Ford India has confirmed that the all-new Endeavour will be launched in January 2016. The website has also been updated with all the features and variants of the 7-seat premium SUV, including the brochure. The new new Endeavour will come equipped with two diesel engines from Ford’s Duratorq family. First up is the 3.2-litre, Duratorq, five-cylinder TDCi diesel engine that delivers 197 hp of power and 470 Nm of torque. This engine will be exclusively paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 4WD system with Terrain Management that has three modes – Normal, Snow/Gravel/Grass, Sand and Rock. The second engine is a 2.2-litre Duratorq, four-cylinder, TDCi diesel unit that puts out 158 hp of power and 385 Nm of torque. This engine can be had with either six-speed automatic or manual transmissions, with 4WD being an option. In 2017, Ford India plans to introduce the Endeavour with an India made 2.2-litre diesel engine, to be dubbed the Panther. Variants In India, the new Endeavour will be available in two trim levels – Trend and Titanium. Here’s how the variants and trim levels are positioned in conjunction with the drive-train options: 2.2l 4X2 MT Trend 2.2l 4X2 AT Trend 2.2l 4X4 MT Trend 3.2l 4X4 AT Trend 2.2l 4X2 AT Titanium 3.2l 4X4 AT Titanium The new Endeavour will feature equipment like Semi Auto Parallel Park Assist, Rear View Camera, Climate Control, Ford’s Sync 2 infotainment system with a wide touchscreen, two USB ports, and SD card slot. Comfort and convenience goodies include leather upholstery, LED interior lighting, 3rd row seats with power folding and 50:50 split, power tail gate, Active Noise Cancellation, a sun roof and a “multi-intelligent” instrument cluster with two TFT screens. On the safety front, the new Endy will bring in as many as 7 air bags, Hill Descent Control, Hill Launch Assist, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control and Torque on Demand. A variant wise feature list is not available yet. Ford has not revealed the prices for this upcoming SUV but we expect the new Endeavour range to carry a price tag of INR 20-28 lakh. To be locally assembled at Ford’s Chennai plant with minimal levels of localization, the new Endeavour will rival SUVs like the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Sport, the Ssangyong Rexton and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Philips launches GoPure Compact 110, a healthy and efficient solution to in-car pollution While diesel cars with more than 2000 cc engine capacity have been currently banned in the city of Delhi, Philips has come up with a new product to reduce air pollution. GoPure Compact 110 by Philips Automotive, a division of Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) combats the issue of air pollution and preserves the health of drivers and passengers in India. GoPure Compact 110 is a healthy and efficient solution to eliminate in-car air pollution. It is equipped with the latest SelectFilter, the powerful multi-functional filtration technology that eliminates up to 99% of those in-car air pollutants that are especially impacting those who have repertory problems, like asthma. GoPure Compact 110 effectively combats dangerous pollutants, bringing you and your family fresh air and creating a pleasant driving experience day and night. It only takes 15 minutes to enjoy clean air in your car. GoPure Compact 110 boasts an efficient three-layer filtration system that rapidly removes air pollutions. Equipped with Philips unique three-stage multi-layer filtration, SelectFilter GSF80 X80 outperforms other conventional air filters in eliminating 99% of PM2,5 fine particles including cigarette smoke, pollens, dust, PM2.5, airborne virus and bacteria. In addition, SelectFilter even neutralizes and removes up to 99% of toxic gaseous chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene and TVOC, which are caused by exhaust fumes and industry pollution. So you are protected against the particles in the outside air. GoPure is plug & play. In a few simple steps, you can install GoPure anywhere in your car and enjoy fresh air. GoPure Compact 110 is equipped with a handy automatic switch that detects when you star. According to your personal preference, GoPure Compact 110 is designed for safe installation on the armrest, headrest or under the seats.
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