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Nov 22, 2018, 12:19 AM
The Porsche 911 GT3 has become the fastest road-legal production car at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). Porsche's racing inspired 911 GT3 managed to break the previous lap record by 2.2 seconds set by the Mercedes-AMG GT R. The Porsche 911 GT3 now holds the new lap record at India's only F1 grade circuit with a time of 2m7.6s. Helping achieve this massive feat was India's first Formula 1 driver, Narain Karthikeyan. The record is officially certified by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI). The Porsche 911 GT3 was launched last year in India at a price of Rs. 2.31 crore (ex-showroom).
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car&bike Team | Nov 22, 20182018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Key Features ExplainedThe 2018 Ertiga is has got a generation update andis a leap over the outgoing model. The updated model has been developed on anew platform, has grown up in dimensions and has also got new interiors which haveadded a handful of features. Here are the key aspects whichgive an overview of the second-generation Ertiga.4 mins read
car&bike Team | Nov 21, 2018New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Gets Nearly 10000 Bookings In One WeekThe all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 7.44 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Bookings for Ertiga opened last week at all Maruti Suzuki Arena showrooms across the country, and considering the fact that the Ertiga is a popular car in its segment, bookings for the MPV have reached almost 10000 units! According to several dealers across India that carandbike spoke to, waiting periods for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga stretch to between 2-3 months depending on variants and colour options. The booking amount for the new 2018 Ertiga was Rs 11,000 and dealers say that there is a clear skew towards the petrol engine variants as compared to the diesel options.1 min read
Reuters | Nov 21, 2018U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Hyundai, Kia Vehicle RecallsIf criminal charges are filed, it could lead to hefty fines for Hyundai and Kia. The DoJ is coordinating with the U.S. transport regulator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on the investigation, the person said, asking not to be identified as the matter is confidential. Nicole Navas Oxman, a DoJ spokeswoman, declined to comment. "The Justice Department generally does not confirm, deny or otherwise comment on the existence or non-existence of an investigation," she said in an emailed statement to Reuters.1 min read
Cyrus Dhabhar | Nov 22, 2018New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 7.44 lakhThe all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2018 has been launched in India with prices starting at R. 7.44 lakh. The new Ertiga will be available with a petrol and a diesel engine and while the petrol will get both an automatic and a manual gearbox, the diesel will only get a 5-speed manual option. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a seven seat MPV or multi purpose vehicle and is now in its second generation in India. New Ertiga prices for petrol manual models range from Rs. 7.44-9.50 lakh, while the Petrol automatic Ertiga range is priced between Rs. 9.18-9.95 lakh. The new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga diesel prices range from Rs.8.84-10.90 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).1 min read
car&bike Team | Nov 21, 2018Carlos Ghosn To Continue As Renault Chairman Despite Corruption AllegationsRenault-Nissan Chairman and CEO- Carlos Ghosn will not immediately be ousted of the company as the Board is unable to comment on the gathered evidence against Ghosn by Nissan and Japanese judicial authorities. However, Ghosn is temporarily incapacitated of his position and the Board of Directors have appointed Thierry Bollore as the temporary Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will be leading the management for the time being and will be exercising the same powers which Carlos Ghosn had as the CEO of the company.1 min read
car&bike Team | Nov 21, 20182018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga India Launch LIVE Updates: Images, Specifications, FeaturesThe second-generation 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with a bolder design, all-new styling, along with a bunch of new and updated features and equipment. Pricing will be a big aspect so stay tuned for prices and more.1 min read
car&bike Team | Nov 20, 2018Tesla And Mercedes May Collaborate To Develop An Electric Version Of The Sprinter VanTesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Daimler declined to comment on whether it was open to collaboration with Tesla, but a spokesman said it was pleased by Musk's interest in the van. Outgoing Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche was reported as telling a Polish newspaper last month that he did not rule out cooperating with Tesla in future, even though the German luxury car producer had sold its stake in the U.S. electric vehicles company. Company veteran Ola Kaellenius was recently named to become Daimler's first non-German chief executive from next year.1 min read
Sameer Contractor | Nov 20, 20182018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Price ExpectationThe 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was globally revealed earlier this year in Indonesia and the MPV is all set to be make its Indian debut on November 21. The multi-seater has been one of the most popular offerings from Maruti Suzuki and the MPV segment as well, even as other products failed to make a mark. The new Ertiga then, has high expectations pinned on with the model being leagues ahead of the current version. So, with the launch just days away, here's what we think will be the key pricing on the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.1 min read
