About Ameya Naik
Ameya NaikConnect with this authorAmeya chose cars over Shakespeare and has been in love with the Porsche 917, ever since he first laid his eyes on it. Cars are not just a mode of transport for him, but a passion, as can be seen in the way he talks about them. He believes - respect your car and the feeling will be reciprocated. He enjoys driving, which is probably a given, but its a stress buster, which is why he enjoys his job even more.
Articles of Ameya Naik
New Volkswagen Beetle to Launch in India on December 19
The Volkswagen Beetle will be launched in India on December 19. The company had already teased the new model coming to India on its website and then had kick started the bookings as well. Volkswagen allowed Beetle adorers to book their cars online for an amount of 1 lakh.
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Exclusive:DC Avanti 310 Limited Edition Revealed;Priced at Rs. 44 Lakh
For those who wanted a bit more from the Avanti, DC Designs has answered their prayers. It's called the Avanti 310 and yes it's the better and meaner looking cousin of the Avanti. There are a whole lot of changes made to the car and one look at it and you'll see that it's for those who wanted some oomph out of the Avanti. Well, of course this is a limited edition and only 31 examples will be made.
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Tata Vista Hatchback and Manza Sedan Discontinued
The advent of the Zest and Bolt rang the death knell for the Vista and the Manza and the company has decided to discontinue both these cars. While the Vista was a move away from the Indica with a bit more added to the looks, the Manza marked Tata's entry into the sedan segment.
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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Car Sets New Land Speed Record
It was in 2009 that the BuckEye Bullet 2 first claimed the land speed record and went into the history books as the fastest fuel cell car in the world. The BuckEye Bullet 2 scorched the Bonneville Salt flats by hitting the 482km/h mark. But let's get one thing straight, it was made and meant to do it. However, the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell car is a different breed altogether.
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Is The McLaren MP4-X Concept The Future of Motorsports?
Could this be the future of motorsport? Well, McLaren sure thinks so and the introduction of the MP4-X racecar concept only adds value to this vision. What you see in front of you is the conceptual vision for the future of motorsport technology.
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2016 Delhi Auto Expo: Renault Duster Facelift to be Showcased
To keep things rolling, Renault India launched a few limited editions of the car and finally there was an AWD version that made its way into the market. However, it hasn't been given a significant update and Renault is all set to showcase the facelift at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo.
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2016 Formula One Calendar Confirmed; India Not On The List
It was just last week that the 2015 season of Formula One came to an end and though it might have looked like a dull season, for obvious reasons, F1 fans always look forward to the next season and well here it is.
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New-Gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class to Launch in India on December 8
It was back in June this year that Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation of the A-Class and just 6 months later the car is making its way to the Indian shores. The company is all set to launch the new A-Class in India on December 8.
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National Green Tribunal Issues Notice to Government and Volkswagen
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre and to Volkswagen on a plea seeking ban on the manufacture and sale of its vehicles for allegedly flouting emission norms.
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It's Official: Bugatti Names Next Hypercar Chiron
We've all known it for a while now, but Bugatti has finally made it official. The Veyron replacement will be called 'Chiron' and make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016. The car receives this name as a tribute to Louis Chiron who was a Bugatti works driver during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Maruti Suzuki Supplies 94 Units of the Ertiga to the Mumbai Police
We've seen cars like the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, Mahindra Armada and even the Bolero being recruited by the Mumbai Police. Well, in a bid to stay in touch with times, the Mumbai Police has now been equipped with the new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga MPV.
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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Not all car buying decisions are rational and though I have understood the emotion behind buying a supercar or a sports car (if you have deep pockets that is), I seem to lack connect with the person who says s/he would like to buy a Volkswagen Beetle.
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Lamborghini Huracan RWD Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 2.99 Crore
Lamborghini unveiled the Huracan LP580-2 RWD at the on going LA Auto Show and well, it's already here in India. The RWD Huracan has been on the cards for a while now and it's made to solely appeal to the driving enthusiasts out there. Lamborghini has priced the car at Rs. 2.99 crore (ex-showroom Delhi)
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Range Rover Crosses Bridge Built From Paper on 45th Anniversary
Trust Land Rover to do something creative when celebrating a milestone. Most car makers would come out with a limited edition of the car but not the British marquee. Land Rover celebrated the Range Rover's 45th anniversary by driving the model across a paper bridge in Suzhou, China, yes you read that right paper!
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2016 Land Rover Evoque Launched; Priced at Rs. 47.10 Lakh
Land Rover has finally launched its 2016 Range Rover Evoque in India with prices starting at Rs. 47.10 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) with increased localisation being the cause of its price-drop. The company had started locally assembling the Evoque in March this year and the facelift will also make India its home.
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Volvo Reveals the Cabin From the Future With the Concept 26
Volvo has unveiled a mysterious time machine concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Named after the average daily work commute of 26 minutes, according to the folks at Volvo, the Concept 26 is a futuristic interior that is designed for use with fully autonomous vehicles.
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Lamborghini has unveiled the Huracan LP580-2 RWD which is all set to make its debut at the LA Auto Show. The RWD Huracan has been on the cards for a while now and it's made to solely appeal to the driving enthusiasts out there.
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Volkswagen India Teases the New Beetle; Bookings Open
As we've told you earlier that the new generation of the Volkswagen Beetle is all set to hit Indian shores in December and now the company has teased the new model coming to India on its website. Volkswagen has also opened bookings for the Beetle and you can book yours for an amount of Rs. 1 lakh.
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Porsche 918 Spyder Inducted into the Dubai Police Fleet
The Dubai police have now added a new car to its fleet and they've gone green on this one because they've decided to go the hybrid way. For those thinking about the Prius, well let us remind you, this is the Dubai police fleet we're talking about and it does things a little extravagantly which is why the hybrid, they've chosen is the Porsche 918 Spyder.
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Ducati Scrambler Enduro Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 7.90 Lakh
We've seen Ducati bring the Scrambler to India and now the company has also launched the Scrambler Urban Enduro and has priced it at Rs. 7.90 lakhs (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). Ducati already has showrooms in Mumbai and Delhi and the newly inaugurated showroom in Bengaluru, sees the addition of this bike.
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