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 models. Here is a list of prevailing discounts :

Maruti

Maruti 800 will be cheaper now by Rs 6,593 to Rs 7,516. Maruti 800 (with AC) will cost Rs 2,39,000. The non-AC model will cost Rs 2,23,000.

Alto: Price cut by Rs 8,028-Rs 9,814. Dealers are offering a discount of Rs 12,000 on Alto. The Alto Lxi model is now available for Rs 3,07,000.

Zen Estilo: Cheaper by Rs 11,849 and Rs 12,747. Dealer discount on Zen Estillo is Rs 30,000. So Zen is now priced at Rs 3,55,000.

WagonR: Cheaper by Rs 11,167-Rs 12,793, besides this dealers are offering a Rs 30,000 to Rs 35,000 discount on WagonR. WagonR LX model is now priced at Rs 3,27,000. The LXi model will be available at Rs 3,88,000 and the VXi model will be available for Rs 3,82,000. (All are on road prices)

A-Star: Cheaper by Rs 12,156-Rs 14,392.

Swift will now be cheaper by Rs 12,458-Rs 17,868 across petrol and diesel variants. However, there is no dealer discount on Swift.

DZiRE prices will come down by by Rs 14,699-Rs 21,784 across petrol and diesel variants.

SX4 will see a price cut between Rs 19,752 and Rs 23,187.

Gypsy: Cheaper by Rs 16,326-Rs 16,989

Versa: Cheaper by Rs 11,605 and Rs 15,193

Tata

Indica Xeta will be now available at Rs 3,11,000 (on the road price)after a discount of Rs 30,000.

Indica DLX will be available at Rs 3,82,000 (on the road price) after a discount of Rs 25,000.

Safari will be cheaper by Rs 25,000.

Indigo prices will be cheaper by Rs 11,000 to 15,000 after the excise duty cut.

Light Commercial Vehicles: Cheaper by Rs 17,000 to Rs 23,000.

Sumo Grande will be cheaper by Rs 66,000.

Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles: Cheaper by Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000

Hyundai

Hyundai Santro will be cheaper by Rs 8,834 and Rs 12,492. The Santro petrol GLS will now be available for Rs 3,36,543 and Rs 3,79,188 (on the road), Santro GLM is at Rs 3,40,178(and Rs 3,83,180(on the road).

The Getz would be cheaper by Rs 13,413-Rs 19,422 across different variants. The Getz GLS will cost Rs 4,71,728 5,28,703 (on the road). The Getz GLX will cost Rs 5,66,756 (on the road). The Getz GVS CRDi will cost Rs 6,34,543(on the road)

Accent: Cheaper by Rs 15,540. The Accent GLE price is at Rs 5,70,406.

i10 model: Cheaper by up to Rs 18,381. The i10 D-Lite (S) is now priced at Rs 3,84,914 (on the road). The i10 D-Lite (M) is priced at Rs 3,88,931(on the road). The i10 Era (S) is now available at Rs 4,24,587 (on the road).

Verna: Price cut between Rs 19,625 and Rs 26,174

Sonata: Cheaper between Rs 38,006 and Rs 44,792.

The price of sports utility vehicle Tucson will not be cut as it is imported as a completely built unit.

Dealers are offering a discount of Rs 13,000 on the Santro GLS model. Insurance will be free for one year on Santro and Getz models.

General Motors

Spark: Cheaper by Rs 8,000-Rs 10,200. The Spark is priced at Rs 3,10,000.

Aveo U-VA: Cheaper by Rs 12,000 and Rs 16,000. The Aveo U-VA is priced at Rs 4,55,000.

Aveo: Cheaper by Rs 16,700-Rs 21,000. The Aveo is priced at Rs 6,84,000.

Tavera would be cheaper by Rs 16,500

Mahindra Renault

Mahindra Renault will offer a discount of Rs 60,000 on Logan. The base variant of the car, 1.4 GL (petrol), currently priced at Rs 4.72 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai), will now be available at Rs 4.12 lakh.

Ford India

Fusion: Cheaper by Rs 18,500 and dealer discount on the petrol model is Rs 20,000. The Ford Fusion petrol model is now priced at Rs 6,83,000.

The Fusion plus is priced at Rs 7,30,362. The diesel model is priced at Rs 7,47,000 and Rs 7,93,000 after a discount of Rs 10,000.

Fiesta will be cheaper by Rs 21,000 and Rs 25,000. The dealer discount on Fiesta ranges from 20,000 to Rs 70,000 depending on the model.

The Fiesta FXI (petrol) is now priced at Rs Rs 6,98,000. The diesel variant is priced at Rs 8,06,000. The dealer offers a discount ranging from Rs 20,000-50,000.

The price cut on sports-utility vehicle Endeavour is between Rs 47,000-Rs 54,000.

Toyota Kirloskar

Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Innova would now be cheaper by Rs 23,980 to Rs 32,780, Altis by Rs 34,100 to Rs 40,750, Camry by Rs 70,430 to Rs 76,130 and Prado by Rs 1.21 lakh.

Honda Siel

Honda City (SMT) is now priced at Rs 9,54,000 and Honda City (SAT) is priced at Rs 10,46,000. This will be cheaper by Rs 19,000-21,000 after the duty cut.

The Honda Civic which is priced at Rs 14,15,000 will be cheaper by Rs 29,000-31,000.

The Accord (MT) which is priced at Rs 19,00,000 and Accord (AT) priced at Rs 20,00,000 will be cheaper between Rs 27,000 and Rs 28,000.

Honda CR-V's price remains the same as it a a fully imported unit.

Skoda India

Car maker Skoda India said it will cut prices of its products by up to Rs 51,500. The price cut after the duty cut will be between Rs 12,500 and Rs 51,500 across all models.

The Skoda Fabia models are priced at Rs 5,69,000 and Rs 6,83,000. Dealers are not offering a discount on this model.

However, there is a 50 per cent insurance cut and three year maintenance free of charge on all models. The company is currently working on the details of price cut on various models.

The dealers are offering a discount of Rs 2 lakh on the Superb variant. The price of the car ranges from Rs 22.5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh (Rs 2.25 million to Rs 2.5 million).

VE Commercial Vehicles

VE Commercial Vehicles has announced a price cut across all product ranges in Volvo Trucks as well as Eicher Trucks & Buses.

The price cut for Volvo Trucks regular models will range between Rs 1,25,000 and Rs 2,00,000.

The price reduction for Eicher Trucks & Buses will range between Rs 16,000 and Rs 37,000.

Hindustan Motors

Hindustan Motors will cut prices of its Ambassador car models by Rs 10,000 to 14,500.

Hindustan Motors has also reduced prices of all Mitsubishi models -- Lancer, Cedia, Pajero, Outlander and Montero.


Two-wheeler and three-wheelers will also be cheaper with Hero Honda and Bajaj cutting prices. This thus is the best time to buy a car or a bike. What's more exciting, this comes after petrol and diesel prices have been slashed. If you are confused with so many options and having problem in purchasing the right one, here are the Tips On Buying Your First Car.

Also if you are planning to take an auto loan, here's some good news, some of the PSU banks -- like Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank -- have already cut loan rates. Others banks are likely to offer lower rates soon.

Source : Rediff

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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 estimates price raise of at least 31 models -- from compact cars to premium sedans and sports utility vehicles from Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, Honda Siel Cars, General Motors India and Ford India -- will rise.

Chevrolet, the brand through which troubled US auto giant General Motors operates in India, said it will raise prices Rs 7,000 to Rs 57,000 across models. Honda Siel Cars India plans to raise prices of models like City, Civic, CR-V and Accord significantly. Up to 75 per cent of components for the Accord premium sedan and about 50 per cent for other models are imported.

The weaker rupee is also likely to see prices of Toyota models like the Corolla Altis, Innova, Camry and Prado go up between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000. Most car makers say their decisions are driven by the weaker rupee.

Lets see what the next year holds for the common man!

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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 that the 2008 season will be last one for Honda in Formula One. Honda has been racing in Formula One since 2000, initially collaborating with BAR for developing the race cars. In 2006 the company switched and started developing the race cars on its own and racing with a 100% Honda owned team. In the same year Honda managed to get a Grand Prix victory.

Honda also announced that it considers selling the Honda Racing F1 Team and its engine supplier, Honda Racing Development. The market depression is showing its colors all over the place. There are more surprises ahead, if the market fall continues.

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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 days from Wednesday at select dealerships. So, what are you waiting for, make the most out of this time. Get Ford Fiesta and enjOy the discount. A great opportunity for those falling short of money, purchasing Honda City and SX4 and a second thought for those going for Swift and i10.

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Importing Luxury Cars Now Easier : India

Luxury sedans such as Toyota's Lexus and Mercedes Benz S-Class will be easier to import, especially from the US, with the government doing away with safety and emission certificates from the 'country of origin' but the vehicles must comply with European standards.

A new imported vehicle with FOB (freight-onboard) value of $40,000 or more with over 3,000cc for petrol- run engine and over 2,500cc for diesel engine would be eligible for the easier norms.

Under the relaxed rules, imported vehicles which need homologation to make it suitable for Indian conditions , need not have a certification from an authorized body in the country of origin, as was required earlier.

But, they need to comply with EU standards. It is expected that the move will help companies like Toyota, which can now import its Lexus brand, and Mercedes Benz to bring its S-Class.

US does not have a nationalized certification authority and makes import of vehicles cumbersome. At the time of customs clearance, a Type Approval Certificate of a global accredited agency from the country of origin would be required.

So, now I hope to see more of Mercedes and other luxury brands on roads and car parking. At least I can park my car beside them, if not afford to buy!

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Down To Earth: The 'Flat-Mobile' Car

You can't afford to miss this. The lowest public-circulation car ever built with a height measuring only 19 inches(48.26cm). I say Public circulation because it is completely legal and you can roll it on streets, drawing all the attention!! Flat-mobile is all set to enter the Guinness record for owning the flattest sedan ever.

To add to this Batmobile, the revolutionary coupe is powered by a jet engine, it can ride with a speed up to 100 mph. The highlighting feature of coupe is its number plate that is bordered by two missile tips.

It was built by engineer Perry Watkins who used parts from two vintage Hillman Imps before putting the car on show in Essen Motor Show. To know more about this unique machine click here.

Here are the specifications :

Donor car : 1963 Hillman Imp
height sectioned out from body : 30"
Ground clearance 2"
Height: 19"
Length: 12'2" (17" longer than standard)
Width: 5' 5"
Combustion Engine: Hillman Imp 875 Sport
Jet engine: DIY gas turbine
Suspension rear: standard springs and shocks on rear but cut down
Suspension front: Avro shocks with adjustable height 4" springs
Wheels: Cosmic alloys 10x6J
Tyres: Goodyear Eagles 205 x 50 x 10

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2010 Ford Fusion Sport Revealed at LA Auto Show

Details of the The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport has been unveiled today at the LA Auto Show. It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that's good for 263 hp and 249 ft-lbs of torque. The equipment list of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport includes a Blind Spot Information System (BLISTM) with Cross Traffic Alert, SYNC with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report (VHR), Voice-Activated Navigation and SIRIUS Travel Link.

The exterior receives newly designed front end with domed hood, new headlamps, grille and larger fog-lamp area plus new underbody shields to increase fuel economy. Interior gets new metallic accents throughout, new instrument cluster, guages and new seats.

The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport also comes with 18-inch wheels and, Ford says, sport tuning. The interior of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport features an Ambient Lighting System, a Sony-branded audio system and a Cabin Air Filter.

The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport price has not been announced yet but the company says it will hit showrooms in the spring of 2009.

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2010 Ford Fusion Sport

Ford released the first image and technical details of the new 2010 Ford Fusion Sport. We only have one image, but it shows the Fusion's new face with an even bigger three-bar grille, nicely contoured hood, angry-eye headlights and a sharply redesigned lower bumper.

The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that outputs 263 hp and 249 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport uses a lightweight dual-overhead cam valvetrain for peak power and smooth operation at high RPMs. The best part? The engine will be paired with Ford's 6F35 six-speed automatic transmission.

The unit also features intake variable cam timing that optimizes valve timing which translates into a smooth idle and a broad torque curve. The engine of the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport has a 10.3:1 compression ratio and aluminum cylinder heads designed for high airflow and optimized combustion.

The 2010 Ford Fusion Sport price has not been announced yet.

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McLaren F1 Auctioned @ 4 Million USD

At the latest RM Auctions event held on October 29 in London a McLaren F1 sold for no less than 2.530.000 GBP, which is equivalent to more than 4 million USD. The 1997 4 million USD McLaren F1 is powered by a 6.1-litre four overhead camshaft, 48-valve V12 engine that outputs 627bhp and is coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The auctioned 4 million USD McLaren F1 was sold by its first and only owner, had 484 kilometers under its bonnet and was unit number 065. This particular McLaren F1 has a Magnesium Silver paint finish with a black leather interior.

The car is also special because the carbon-fiber transmission tunnel adjacent to the driver’s seat has been signed by Gordon Murray himself.

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NISMO 370Z : First Look

It appears that the current NISMO Fairlady Z S-Tune GT might have a replacement waiting in the wings when the new Z car (370Z here in North America) arrives on scene. The photo above is now making the rounds on the web, and at the very least, it indicates that NISMO will probably have accessories (like the body kit shown) ready to go for the Fairlady Z's JDM launch.

Nissan also announced earlier today that the 370Z will make an appearance in the Electronic Arts video game, “Need for Speed Underground.”

The 370Z is expected to use the same VQ37VHR powerplant found in the Infiniti G37 — a V6 displacing 3.7-liter — delivering at least 330 horsepower. Recent rumors indicate a 4.5-liter V8 might also be offered.

Suspension duties for the new car will be handled by a double wishbone setup up front with a multi-link setup out back. Brembo brakes and 18 and 19 inch wheels will also be part of the 370Z package.

Despite a serious upgrade in hardware, the new 370Z is said to weigh less than the outgoing 350Z — giving further credence to its performance credentials.

We expect to hear much more in the days to come, since the 370Z's official unveiling in L.A. is just around the corner.

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TECHART Porsche Cayenne LED

The TECHART Porsche Cayenne LED combines daylight running lamps, position light, parking light and direction indicators in one LED unit. The new system will be premiered at the Essen Motor Show on November 28th, 2008.

The intensity of the light coming from the TECHART Porsche Cayenne LED system is automatically adjusted depending on the selected driving light.

The TECHART Porsche Cayenne LED price has not been announced yet, but the company says the system will become available from January 2009.

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Italian Police's new car - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 !!

The police-prepped Gallardo was recently donated to the Italian State Police at the Viminale Palace. It’s a good way to ensure that drivers follow the traffic rules on the Italian roads. But, some people might just intentionally flaunt the law in central and Southern Italy just to get a closer look at the new Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia.

Replacing the 2004 Gallardo that’s seen 87,000 miles of patrol duty and emergency medial transport in and around Rome, the LP560-4 Polizia goes into service immediately with the Lazio Highway Police Department.

The distinctive, “blu Polizia” paint job is accented by white stripes that follow the contours of the Gallardo’s body, and the roof lights are specially designed to take the car’s speed capability into account.

The 560-horsepower, 203-mph supercar serves as more than just a visible tool for deterring speeders. It’s a fully functional squad car, with radio, holster, cardiac defibrillator and other safety equipment.

In addition to running down speeders, the Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia can be used for emergency medical transport. The car’s front luggage compartment has been fitted with a refrigeration unit, allowing it to carry donor organs from hospital to hospital with extreme urgency.

The Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is the third Gallardo police car. The first two have clocked 87,000 and 65,000 miles respectively to date, and have been remarkably reliable with no reported service visits other than routine maintenance.

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Tesla Model S Sedan Teaser

 

Silicon Valley’s Tesla Motors has released a teaser photo of their model S sedan, which has been delayed by the company’s financial and leadership crisis. The model S was originally slated to go into production in 2010 with a 225 mile range on a single battery charge, all for a estimated price of $60,000.

Founder and current CEO, Elon Musk, stated that the sedan would be delayed until the company receives loan guarantees from the US Department of Energy and investors loosen up their terms. With the delay, the model S will face new competitors such as the Chevrolet Volt, Honda Insight, and the redesigned Toyota Prius, all of which will cost significantly less then the Tesla. Musk doesn’t seem too concerned, but potential investors most likely are.

Extensive cost cutting has led the company to close their research and development center in Michigan and layoff a large number of employees. The only good news is that the $100,000 Tesla roadster currently has 1,200 backorders and is now profitable.

We won't be seeing the whole car until the Geneva Motor Show, next March. In the meantime, this is probably just the first of a series of teasers that will appear to keep the publicity pot boiling.

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Last of Caterham RS Levante Sold

UK automaker Caterham joined with RS Performance earlier this year to create a special performance model of the Seven roadster. The Caterham RS Levante, first example of this partnership, launched in the spring, is the most powerful Caterham ever built.

And guess what ? it is officially going into production, with only eight cars to be built. Don't get your hopes up, though. All eight have already been sold for £115,000 a piece.

The Caterham RS Levante is powered by a 2.4-litre, 40-valve RST-V8 supercharged engine that outputs and amazing 500+bhp at 10,000rpm and 300 lbsft of torque at 8500rpm. The car only weighs 520 kg which means it has a power-to-weight ratio of 1000bhp-per-tonne - almost twice the one of the Veyron. The Caterham RS Levante has a limited top speed of 150 mph and can reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds.

In parallel to the success of the Caterham RS Levante, Caterham Cars enjoyed one of its best ever sales periods this summer thanks to the arrival of the critically acclaimed Superlight R500 and the expansion of the Academy race series from two to three grids for the 2009 season.

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Tata pullout @ Singur and What's nxt ?

Months of uncertainty over the fate of the jinxed Nano project was broken finally on Friday, with Ratan Tata announcing a complete pullout from Singur, a mere 48 hours before the festival season starts off in West Bengal.

Mr Tata declared that he was pulling out from Singur, not because of the West Bengal government’s attitude, but because of ‘Mamata Banerjee’ and her agitational ways. The company has displayed immense patience and had sincerely hoped that the situation would improve.

Ratan Tata reiterated that the project was to be a showcase plant which would have considerably enhanced the visibility of the State, created jobs for the younger citizens of the State and through the company’s community programs, would have enhanced the quality of life of the urban and rural population.

Well, now considering that Tata has decided firmly to quit Singur, we look at the many options Ratan Tata is being offered for Nano plant relocation and also the aftermath in West Bengal.

The Aftermath :

• The decision by Tata Motors to move the Nano project out of West Bengal after violent protests may affect the broader investment climate in the country, detering foreign investors and denting economic growth.

• Though the immediate impact would be limited to West Bengal as the Tatas move to a more industry-friendly state, it would have wider repercussions as more states may adopt a harder anti-industry tone for political gains.

Who will BAG the Project ?
...and the nominees are:

• Gujarat: The state has offered three strategic locations to Tata Motors, for setting up the Nano plant in Gujarat - Mundra in Kutch district, Charodi in Sanand taluka of Ahmedabad district and one location in the Surat district.

• Karnataka: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyrappa stepped up its efforts to lure Tata Motors to shift its small car project to Karnataka,and invited Tata CMD Ratan Tata for discussion.

• Maharashtra: As Ratan Tata made Nano's exit from West Bengal official, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh renewed his invitation to set up the car plant in the state. He reiterated that his government will give all necessary facilities to start the Nano plant in the state.

• Orissa: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked him to utilise the company's unused land at Gopalpur in Ganjam district and avail all facilities provided to investors under the Industrial Policy Resolution-2007 and where Tata already have in their possession about 3700 acres land since 1998.

• Uttarakhand: The government is keen to provide every possible assistance to the industry for relocation. Chief Minister B C Khanduri also highlighted the advantages such as good rail, air and road connectivity, availability of continuous electricity and tax incentives on account of special industrial package.

Considering the tragic pullout of Nano project from West Bengal, Ratan Tata, although being offered varied lucrative locations for Nano, will make decision only after being assured of 'no politics' in business.

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Paris Concepts Unveiled !

The curtains over Concepts were finally raised. After a series of teasers and speculations, the auto makers, finally, revealed their concepts. Every concept is unique in its own way! ...let us have a look :

Lamborghini Estoque Concept

Following a tantalizing series of teaser images, the Lamborghini Estoque four door concept is finally revealed.

Measuring 5.15 meters long, the unique Estoque, carries a front end in familiar Lamborghini style with gaping diamond shaped air intake scoops linked by a lower spoiler. Under the hood we are likely to find the 560 hp V10 from the Gallardo LP 560-4, and of course with all-wheel-drive.

Nissan Nuvu Concept

The new Nissan Nuvu Concept is a model that would nicely fit into the coming future. The curvaceous body profile, smooth design lines and futuristic interior back up this theory. But back in reality, we are actually looking at a preview of the next generation Nissan Micra.

The mini car is just 3 meters long but the interior has been designed to provide customer the 2+1 layout. Power for the concept comes from a zero emissions Electric drivetrain. This electric motor is mounted on the rear of the vehicle with all of it power output directed to the back wheels. A driving range of 125km and a top speed of 120km/h is speculated.

  


Citreon GT Concept

After the 6 part series of teaser images, excitement for this concept was starting to wane. However, Citroen have finally pulled off the red sheet on the GT Concept, and we are happy to say that our enthusiasm has been restored.

Measuring 4.960m in length, 2.080m in width and 1.090m in height, the GT Concept is a substantial size. Enhancing its overall presence are the foreboding wheel arches with diamond-effect 21-inch aluminium wheels tucked under, and exaggerated rear end, which Citroen admits is oversized.

Renault Mégane Trophy Concept

After relaesing the Megane Coupe debut earlier today, Renault inflicts the incapacitating sleeper hold by releasing the single-make race series Mégane Trophy version in Paris today.

  


Mazda Kiyora Concept

   

Today at the Paris Motor Show Mazda is presenting the latest evolution of their long running Nagare design language concept series with the new Kiyora Concept. The eco-friendly city car has been designed to demonstrate how Mazda will achieve a 30 percent improvement in fuel economy in the near future.

Audi A1 Sportback Concept

Audi's main attraction at the Paris Motor Show is the A1 Sportback Concept, a model that follows the three-door version. This new five-door concept is less than 4 meters long and measures 1.75 meters wide and it features a new version of Audi's hybrid technology.

Under the hood, Audi have placed a 1.4 liter TFSI engine which pumps out 150hp to the front wheels. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) can be achieved in just 7.9 seconds and a top speed on 200 km/h (124 mph). Fuel economy lies at 3.9 liters per 100km (60.31 US mpg) while emissions are just 92 g/km.

These were the concepts in limelight. If you wish to get the complete preview of Paris Motor Show click here.

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