A FACT EVERY INDIAN MUST KNOW

There is not much I would be writing in this post. The picture below says it all by itself. A very strong message for all the citizens of my nation. Every individual can interpret the wordings by his/her level of maturity and understanding but one can't ignore it. Hope it makes some difference... the rest will follow (right click and select view image to get a better look) Don't forget to drop in your views and comments. May this year be more peaceful,...

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Flying Cars !! How Will it Work ?

Sitting amidst a sea of cars in bumper-to-bumper traffic on an endless expressway, have you ever daydreamed about your car taking off and flying over the road? Imagine if you could just flip a switch and unshackle yourself from the asphalt! Traffic jams are the bane of any commuter. Many of us spend an hour or so stuck in traffic every week. The growing population is partly to blame for our congested roads, but the main problem is that we are...

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Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss

Daimler released today the complete details and image gallery of the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss that will probably be the star of the show in Detroit in January. As anticipated, the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss packs a 478 kW/650 hp supercharged V8 engine under its bonnet that's able to take it from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The top speed of the Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is 350 km/h (217 mph) and imagine this car will take you this fast with...

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This is the BEST time to BUY a Car !

Car sales have plunged in India in the wake of the economic slowdown. In a bid to revive the auto sector, the government has cut the central value-added tax (Cenvat) by 4 per cent, making cars across the board much cheaper. All car manufacturers -- Maruti, General Motors, Ford, Skoda, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Honda Siel, Toyota Kirloskar, Hindustan Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and General Motors -- have cut prices from Rs 7,000 to Rs 60,000 on all...

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StudioTorino Coupetorino: Mercedes SL coupe

A design created by Studiotorino and IAAD (Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design) Coupetorino Mercedes SL is a coupe based on the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster. The object of the design was to create a coupe from the roadster, without compromising on the aesthetics of the roadster. Designed for the 'Turin World Design Capital 2008' event in the "Bespoke Coachwork" class, this 1:4 scale model was created by Alfredo Stola at StudioTorino and Piotr Degler...

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Veritas RS III Video

In the latest episode of Top Gear Richard Hammond drives the Veritas RS III. The incredible performance of the Veritas RS III comes not only from the massive power, but also from its low weight(just over 1,000 kg). The Veritas RS III is powered by a 420 hp engine from a BMW M3 that has been tuned to output 480 PS. This translates into a top speed of 329 km/h and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 3.6 seconds. To see where the car gets on the...

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January : Expect Price Raise

Car lovers and potential buyers celebrating the recent price cuts after the government slashed central value added tax 4% last week, may be in for a jolt. Car makers said they are planning to raise prices 2 to 3 per cent in January, almost neutralizing the December cuts. The move is to improve margins and, in for cars with high import content, to cover the cost of a weakening rupee against the dollar. Some analysts, however, suggest that car-makers threaten price rises every January in a bid to clear calendar year-end inventory. Auto industry...

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Veritas - The Story Behind

Veritas was a famous West German post World War II sports and race car company, located at Hausen am Andelsbach, near Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, later at Meßkirch and Muggensturm and moved finally to the Nürburgring. In 1946, after a failed plan by a British BMW licensee to continue production by bringing the brains of BMW to England, several employees left BMW to form their own company named "Veritas" - Latin for "truth." Since Veritas...

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11 Tips To Increase Longevity Of Your Car

In view of the present market, soaring of fuel prices along with your dream car getting more expensive by the day, is nothing unusual. So, you may want to get the most out of your beloved car while keeping its running and repair costs to the minimum. You don’t have to be an auto expert to achieve that milestone. Instead, you need to learn few useful tips. So, here are some tips to increase your car’s longevity for a smooth ride ahead. Choose...

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Honda exits F1 !!

Honda pulled out of Formula One on Friday, dealing a major blow to the sport and ending a dream for Japan's number two car maker. Amid slumping car sales triggered by the global economic crisis Honda were no longer willing to invest in the Formula One team with an estimated annual budget of $500 million. Return of Honda to the sport could take time and that there are no plans to continue as an engine supplier. The Japanese manufacturer CEO said...

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Ford India Heavy Discount - Rs.91K On Fiesta!!!

Market has affected and changed every sector of economy. So, how come the car makers be left apart! In an attempt to boost sales in a depressed market, Ford India on Wednesday slashed prices of its Fiesta models by up to Rs 91,000. The company said in a statement that the price of its Fiesta EXI petrol would go down by Rs.91,000 to Rs.529,000, while diesel variant would be cheaper by Rs 51,000 at Rs 659,000. The discounted price is only for 10...

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Fresh Lamborghini Gallardo Promo

Another promotional video on roll. This time Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini shows the latest version of its supercar - the LP560-4. The supercar is filmed on the streets of New York. The video is 4 minutes of black and white perfection. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was premiered at the Geneva Motor Show this year and its Spyder version has been unveiled last month. It is fitted with a 5.2 liter engine and outputs 540 Nm of torque and 412 kW. Watch the new Lamborghini Gallardo promo video :...

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Rolling to Google PR3 : My Ride (Part II)

Hello friends, I am back with the second part of my journey to Google PR3. For those who didn’t read the first part, here it is: Part-I. This post would be longer than usual because I don't want to leave anything untouched. It consists of almost everything you need to do while you are in the initial 3 months of your blogging career. So, do read till the end or you may miss out on some! As a newbie you need to learn a lot and work hard. These initial months won’t be returning anything to you. They are foundation for your blog. So let’s start...

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VW Concept Coupe Video

Videos are gradually becoming a popular mode of advertisement with car manufacturers releasing exclusive videos or promos before the launch. After Nissan 370z promotional video and Audi R8 GT3, here comes another concept video. This time Volkswagen introducing - Volkswagen Concept Coupe Video. The Volkswagen Concept Coupe is a design study which was presented at the Talento Design Volkswagen 2008 in Brazil. It is a 2+2 seater with a front engine that aims to combine sportivity and elegance with a touch of VW simplicity. From what we can see in...

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GT3 spec Audi R8 LMS : First Video Release

The first video of the recently unveiled GT3 spec Audi R8 LMS has been released at the Essen Motor Show. It is powered by the same engine as the standard version, but it develops 500 hp. Because it has to be GT3 spec the Audi R8 LMS is rear-wheel-drive instead of four-wheel-drive as the production model and is equipped with a six-speed sequential transmission. Watch the Audi R8 LMS video here :...

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