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    Ford Ecoboost Turbo petrol engine will come with OverBoost technology
    Ford EcoBoost engine, as seen in the upcoming EcoSport crossover, is a three cylinder gasoline motor that employs a turbocharger. Now, this engine will also be seen sporting Ford’s OverBoost technology. Basically, in an EcoBoost engine, ECU allows the boost controller valve to remain open for a longer time when at maximum throttle input. This leads to an increase...
    by at February 18th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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    In conversation: Thomas Ernberg, Volvo India MD
    We recently went to Delhi to cover the launch of the new D3 Kinetic range of Volvo cars. The new variants are not just powered by an efficient and powerful engine that suits India, but they have been priced exceptionally well too. We were lucky enough to get some time with Volvo’s India MD Thomas Ernberg, who has taken charge only a few months back. The soft spoken,...
    by at February 17th, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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    Video preview: Ranbir Kapoor and Nissan India Star of India movie
    Regular readers would remember that Nissan India recently joined hands with Ranbir Kapoor to begin the hunt for 20 performers who were supposed to be cast with the superstar for an upcoming short film. The contest saw an unprecedented response from aspiring cast, and after months of hard work, seems like Nissan is ready with the movie.  Motoroids is one of the first...
    by at February 13th, 2012 at 01:02 pm
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    Official images of the all new Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
    Here we have official images of the new Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire compact sedan. Although we are no fans of the car’s styling but there is no denying that Maruti has managed to make the car look much less oddball in these pics. The front end of the car is almost similar to the Swift hatchback, which is a good thing, and when viewed front on, the car can be easily...
    by at February 7th, 2012 at 08:02 pm
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    Bajaj draws first blood: Mocks Hero’s products in latest Discover ad
    We have a twinkle in our eyes as we write this. Bajaj Auto Limited seems to have decided to take arch rival Hero Motocorp head on with its latest ad campaign for its Discover 125. In Europe and America, its common to see automakers gunning for each others’ heads with ads which have direct / indirect references to rival products. Be it Nissan mocking Ford engineers...
    by at February 7th, 2012 at 01:02 pm
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    2012 Toyota Innova TV ad: You add colour to my life
    Toyota has started airing the ads for its 2012 Innova on the TV. here’s a clip of the latest commercial. The video lets you appreciate the sharper and more athletic lines of the car, which are not so evident in the still images. Have a look and do let us know what you think.  
    by at February 7th, 2012 at 11:02 am
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    Toyota Camry Superbowl ‘Re-invention’ ad: Ultra cool!
    So what the Camry is a family sedan meant to do everything without complaining ever, it also has the right to be cool. And ultra cool is its new Superbowl ad, talking of infants who double up as a time machine, traffic cops who are also fabulous masseurs and reinvented plants that fight crime. The operative word is ‘re-invent’, everything, so that it could...
    by at February 6th, 2012 at 08:02 pm
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    New 2012 Spiced Up Maruti A-Star: Images in detail
    Maruti Suzuki upgraded its A-star a few days back, and we brought to you a detailed report about the changes incorporated. The A-star, meant primarily for the European market has not quite been the success Maruti envisaged it to me for India. Small legroom in the backseat, small rear windows and inflexible bo0t-seat combo may have been some of the reasons why it didn’t...
    by at February 6th, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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    Mahindra releases new (and amusing) Scorpio animation and XUV500 ad
    Mahindra has released two video films for its Scorpio and XUV500 SUVs. And we’re not very impressed, here’s why. The Scorpio animation pictures the popular SUV roaming around in a Nevada desert, and accomplishing the heroic act of saving a pretty looking car from what seems to be like a bunch of rogue drag racer sedans. The quality of animation is average...
    by at February 2nd, 2012 at 02:02 pm
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    2012 Swift DZire: More images of features and interiors
    Yesterday we presented to you one of the most comprehensive reviews of the new 2012 Swift Dzire on the Internet. Today we bring to you a galley of more than 60 images focusing primarily on the interiors and features of the car. The image gallery also comprises of some images of the automatic variant of the car, a first for the Dzire model. Enjoy the pictures and do let...
    by at February 2nd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
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