Relio Quick Auto Mall 2010: – India’s multicity automobile show

Relio Quick Auto Mall 2010: – India’s multicity automobile show

THE FULLY charged up Indian automobile industry is all set to shift gears and speed up the sales, as most of the national and international leading automobile players have shown their vibrant presence in Auto Mall 2010-the five days automobile extravaganza, which was inaugurated as a Gurgaon Shopping Festival, at Leisure Valley, Sector-29, Gurgaon.

This time with an added dose of glitz, glamour and technology to enthuse the auto lovers across Delhi-NCR.Auto Mall 2010 aims to fulfill the penchant of auto industry as well as the customers of a quality show. An extravaganza slated to be full of action and entertainment, it is hosting some of the best national and international automobile brands in the country along with related products and services. It will create an excellent platform for manufacturers, retailers, dealers to showcase their innovative creations, hottest products and latest technologies to the potential buyers under one roof.

For the first time, the Premium Lounge of Auto Mall 2010 is showcasing lifestyle products including luxury cars and bikes for the ‘high fliers’. Along with the display of luxury cars and bikes, the visitors will get to experience true lifestyle across categories like luxury boat along with other high-end lifestyle brands.

The show is different from the usual auto-shows. Auto Mall 2010 has style biking by India’s finest stunt riders, super bike display, ‘Think Green – Drive Green’ lounge showcasing environment friendly vehicles incorporating latest technology, concept car and bike competition that will also involve budding talents from engineering institutes, Live design shows by design studios, corporate and colleges, auto job fair, vintage and classic car display.

Sandeep Kapoor, managing director, Relio Quick India Pvt Ltd said, “Relio Quick Auto Mall has enjoyed immense success over the years and to add value to its already unique identity, Auto Mall 2010 Gurgaon is going a step forward by adding a touch of glitz to the event. Auto Mall 2010 aims to combine various Auto Brands from different categories along with lifestyle entities to create a spectacle that will not only entertain but mesmerise its participants and visitors. We are delighted and equally energised to bring Auto Mall 2010 with lager participation to Delhi-NCR.”

“Our show is a one of its kind across India where buyers, sellers and financial institutions share a common platform. At Auto Mall 2010, our objective is to provide an exclusive platform for automobile enthusiasts and actual buyers, where they can directly interact with sellers and have multiple options to choose from according to one’s own taste, budget and requirements,” added Kapoor.

Auto Mall, a novel concept from Relio Quick, has been organised successfully over the years in various cities across the country, viz Delhi (January 2009), Chandigarh (March 2009), Bangalore (November 2009), Chandigarh (February 2010), Mumbai (March 2010) and Bangalore (September 2010). Each of the shows has witnessed overwhelming participation from all the key automobile brands including BMW, Skoda, Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, Volvo, Nissan, Hyundai, General Motors, Toyota, Mahindra Renault, Mitsubishi, Ford, Tata Motors, FIAT, Mahindra and Mahindra, Ducati, Hero Honda, Yamaha, Bajaj Auto, TVS, Honda Motorcycles, Suzuki, Mahindra 2 wheelers, Royal Enfield, etc besides financial institutions like HDFC, SBI, IDBI, SBOP, PNB, to name a few.

Green Cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Green Cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Here’s a quick preview of the top ten green car highlights at The Frankfurt International Motor Show 2009, which is open to the public from Saturday 19 – Sunday 27 September.

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1

Lexus LF-Ch

Frankfurt will see the world premiere of the LF-Ch, the new full hybrid premium 5-door compact concept, with electric-only driving capability. More information will be released on 10 September.

2

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Making its world premiere in Frankfurt, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid allows pure electric operation for short-range day-to-day driving. In early 2010, an extensive field trial in Europe will see over 150 units being leased to selected fleet customers.

3

Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept

The Auris hybrid is the first time that Toyota’s full hybrid technology has been applied to a mainstream model, and is the initial step in the rolling out of Hybrid Synergy Drive across the company’s model range.

4

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon

The new 320d saloon will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW has managed to lower its emissions to 109g/km CO2, which equates to 68.9mpg.

5

BMW ActiveHybrid X6

The full hybrid ActiveHybrid X6 is BMW’s first full hybrid and it promises a 20% reduction in fuel consumption. It has a 400 hp (twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine and two electric motors.

6

BMW ActiveHybrid 7

The ActiveHybrid 7 will also make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Show. The ActiveHybrid 7 is a mild-hybrid application, and offers approximately a 15% reduction in fuel consumption from its V8 engine with an electric motor providing a combined output of 455 hp.

7

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4

Peugeot will show two diesel hybrid concepts at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 3008 HYbrid4 is set to emit 99g/km CO2 and is due for launch in the spring of 2011.

8

Peugeot RCZ HYbrid4

The RCZ HYbrid4 2+2 coupé is due to emit just 95g/km CO2 but is experimental only. However the non-hybrid RCZ 2+2 coupé is due on sale in the spring of 2010.

9

Citroën DS3

The new DS3, the first model from Citroën’s brand new DS line, will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and one variant will emit just 99g/km CO2.

10

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Who would have thought that an Audi A3 would come with a 1.2 litre engine, but that is exactly what the company is introducing in the form of the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI. Designed from scratch, the new 1.2 TFSI generates 105PS but returns 51.3mpg thanks to a combination of turbocharging and direct petrol injection.

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Los Angeles Auto Show 2009 Concept Cars Capture Attention

Los Angeles Auto Show 2009 Concept Cars Capture Attention

The Los Angeles Auto Show 2009 is featuring 11 concept cars which either have a space age design, a green theme or both. Concept cars from Audi, BMW, Honda, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo offer a glimpse at what the vehicles of tomorrow may look like.

 This group of concept cars include:

Audi e-tron BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid BMW MINI Coupe BMW MINI Roadster Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Subaru Hybrid Tourer Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Volkswagen Up! Lite Volvo S60 Concept

In regard to space age design, the Audi e-tron, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics and Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport blow away their respective competition. And of this group, the Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (or P-NUT as they are calling it) has the most futuristic design.

The P-NUT is a small urban vehicle meant to tool around big cities and fit into tight spaces. It has a small internal combustion engine coupled with a hybrid battery pack that makes it a green vehicle.

On the P-NUT, the windshield and sunroof merge into one as the swoop of the overhead design lends itself to this feature. Now, let’s face it, next to the space age vehicle, the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) isn’t very sexy.

It looks basically like a Prius. But what is sexy is that unlike many other concept vehicles, this one is expected to make it to market next year. Not only that, the Prius PHEV will compete head-on with the GM Volt PHEV.

While GM is making grandiose claims about the performance of the Volt (which is still a work in progress) setting up extreme expectations, Toyota is downplaying expectations of the Prius PHEV – for now.

One can look forward to next year and the years beyond and see the Toyota concept car of today, being one of the highest selling vehicles in tomorrow’s marketplace. And, that’s a pretty good concept, now isn’t it?

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Three Kia Models to be Revealed at Geneva Auto Show

Three Kia Models to be Revealed at Geneva Auto Show

Kia, the Korean auto brand, is already widening its market all over the word. In fact the car maker is showcasing three of its models at the ongoing 77th Salon de l’Automobiles (Geneva Motor Show). These three models are aimed to increase the popularity of the brand among European motorists. The three models making an appearance at the said international motor show are the Kia ex_cee’d Cabrio concept car, the Kia cee’d Sporty wagon, and the Kia Rio Hybrid.

The Cabrio concept car will make its world premiere at the aforementioned event. The convertible is aimed to attract the attention of motorists who are looking for both styling and performance in one reasonably priced package. The convertible stand out against its competition thanks to its use of a design concept from the past. The Kia Cabrio concept opts to employ a fabric roof. While this may seem a move backwards for the car maker, Kia Design Chief Peter Schreyer, the artist behind the ex_cee’d, has this to say: “I’m convinced that the fabric roof will have a renaissance and for me, it is the fabric that is the quintessential element of a truly rewarding Cabrio.”

The second model from Kia to take center stage at the Geneva International Auto Show is the Kia cee’d Sporty Wagon. This is the second installment in the cee’d family following the release of the cee’d hatchback last year. The Sporty Wagon version of the cee’d hatchback offers increased luggage capacity and versatility. The wheelbase of the wagon is increased over that of the hatchback. The tailgate hinge is also moved forward to provide convenient stowing of luggage on the luggage compartment at the back. According to Kia, the Sporty Wagon is essentially a hatchback in terms of performance. Its handling can be compared to the smaller hatchback, but the Sporty Wagon offers better stability thanks to its robust design.

The third Kia model to make an appearance for the first time in European soil is the Kia Rio Hybrid. The Rio is also known as the Kia Pride in other markets. The hybrid version of the Rio is the response of the Korean car maker to the increasing demand for green vehicles all over the world. In Europe, the appearance of the Rio hybrid is timely since the European Union is still hotly debating about the stricter emission standards which is said to be enforced by the year 2015. Aside from reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned by the car’s engine with the aid of an electric motor, Kia further added another feature to make their hybrid even more fuel efficient. The Rio Hybrid is the first Kia vehicle to feature a continuously variable transmission. The use of the technology makes the Rio Hybrid save more fuel. The transfer of power from the engine or electric motor is as smooth and as simple as the operation of a Chevy door handle.

Kia Unveils Hybrid Car at Geneva Auto Show

Kia Unveils Hybrid Car at Geneva Auto Show

Following the debate on stricter emission standards set by the European Union, car makers went into the 77th Geneva International Auto Show with green cars aplenty. Different car makers from different parts of the world showcased their contributions to the global effort of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Aside from Toyota which is already known for their hybrid vehicles, other car makers are joining the long line of car makers offering hybrid cars to the motoring public. One of these car manufacturers is the Korean contingent – Kia.

The Korean brand unveiled their Kia Rio Hybrid for the first time on European soil. The introduction of the Rio Hybrid to the European automotive scene is a celebration since Kia was commissioned to provide hybrid vehicles to the Korean Ministry of the Environment. Together with Hyundai, 3,390 units of hybrid cars will be delivered to the ministry for real world testing. The appearance of the Rio hybrid is also a show of force for the Korean brand. Although hybrid cars are not as famous in Europe as they are in the United States, Kia hopes to increase the popularity of hybrid vehicles in the European auto market.

The Kia Rio features a 1.4-liter 90ps gasoline engine coupled to a 12 kW, 95 Nm AC synchronized electric motor. The motor gives the engine an added boost during selected driving operations. The motor is located between the flywheel and the gearbox. It kicks into gear when the car is starting, accelerating or climbing. The battery pack of the hybrid car is continually recharged during braking. The car features a regenerative braking system which means that the energy given off during braking is recovered. The operation of the system may not be as simple as the operation of a Honda door handle, but it proves efficient on cutting down the amount of gasoline that needs to be burned to power the car.

Aside from the regenerative braking system and the electric motor, the Kia Rio is also equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In fact, the Rio hybrid is the first ever Kia vehicle to be equipped with this technology. The components used in the Rio hybrid are also designed to reduce the load on the engine and electric motor by using lightweight materials. By reducing the weight of the car, Kia engineers gave the Rio a respectable acceleration. Thanks to the high torque produced by the electric motor, the Rio can go to a hundred kilometers per hour from a standstill in just 12.2 seconds. The hybrid car can attain speeds of up to 180 kilometer per hour. The most awesome thing about the Kia Rio hybrid is that it can travel a hundred kilometers on just 5.29 liters of gasoline, in other words, or units, the Rio has a gas mileage rating of 53.4 miles per gallon.

At the Frankfurt Auto Show: the Volvo Recharge Concept

At the Frankfurt Auto Show: the Volvo Recharge Concept

Almost all the cars that had its debut in the Frankfurt Auto show goes with its focus of Green car technology: low-emission diesels, fresh hybrids, and hydrogen fuel cells. The Volvo Recharge concept vehicle is one clear icon. The Recharge is built with a battery that can be recharged in a common electrical outlet to promote maximum environmental benefit. Only that, this battery can only run a maximum of 100 meters and then shifted to the four-cylinder Flexiful engine.

“A certain proportion of electrical vehicles will be necessary to meet the CO2 emission demands of the future. Since the Volvo ReCharge Concept combines an excellent battery range with a backup combustion engine, it is a very interesting concept,” says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Cars.

The Recharge is product of a combination of a number of the latest technological innovations called “series hybrid” making no mechanical connection between the engine and the wheels. The battery pack is a lithium-polymer battery. When the battery runs dry, the four-cylinder 1.6 liter engine powers up.

The hybrid system is also backed up by an efficient generator, the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). It comes in when the battery runs short of power for the drive.

The driver controls the four-cylinder Flexifuel engine manually by means of a button in the instrument panel. It allows the driver to start the engine earlier to prolong the life of the battery. The internal combustion engine starts if 70 percent of the battery power had already been used up.

“There is a considerable difference between our plug-in hybrid and today’s hybrids. Today’s hybrids use the battery only for short periods to assist the combustion engine. Our solution is designed for most people to run on electric power all the time, while providing the extra security that comes with having a combustion engine as a secondary source of electrical power,” says Ichiro Sugioka, project manager for the Volvo ReCharge Concept.

Also according to Sugioka, the Volvo ReCharge concept has its lively and sporty driving properties, it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds and can reach the top speed of 160 km/h. Inside, the cabin is equipped with interior auto parts (like auto floor mats) meant to give the passengers a comfortable ride.

“This is a ground-breaking innovation for sustainable transportation. A person driving less than 100 kilometres a day will rarely need to visit a filling station. In the USA, this may apply to almost 80 percent of drivers,” says Magnus Jonsson.

The battery can be fully charged within three hours, but a one hour quick charge can already reach 50 km according to Jonsson.

“This plug-in hybrid car, when used as intended, should have about 66 percent lower emissions of carbon dioxide compared with the best hybrid cars available on the market today. Emissions may be even lower if most of the electricity in intended markets comes from CO2-friendly sources such as biogas, hydropower and nuclear power,” Jonsson added.

Paris Motor Show 2008 – a Must Visit for Auto Lovers!

Paris Motor Show 2008 – a Must Visit for Auto Lovers!

Stealing the limelight at the 2008 Paris Motor Expo are the ‘Concept Cars’ from different auto makers. These are most talked about cars that will attract the maximum visitors especially the common public for whom the expo will open from 04th October.

One of the largest motor show of auto industry opened in Paris on 2nd of October, 2008. Covering 360 marquees from 25 countries, this auto expo unveils 90 new models of cars from Honda, General motors, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen and other major industry players.

From hybrids, fuel savers, eco friendly to electro-cars, there is a lot to be displayed. ‘Go small & green’ is the latest trend that is showcased in the range of cars to be exhibited by the automobile manufacturers.

Organized by COMEXPO Paris that is a subsidiary of the Comite des Expositions de Paris, this show is believed to pull in more than 1 million visitors. The stats reveal that it had attracted around 1.43 million people in the last motor show held in 2006.

Those Who Would Visit The Show Or Might Be Interested In It Are -

Major Automobile Players Automobile Professionals High-net-worth families & individuals Executives & Businessmen Overseas Buyers Corporate Buyers – CEOs Automobile Engineers/ Technicians Media & Press

So, if your are fond of automobiles then get ready to visit the expo. Enjoy watching the latest models of cars with plush interiors and excellent design. The Paris Motor Show’s key details will surely be of some help to you.

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