Mercedes launches SLK 55 AMG model priced at Rs 1.26 cr

German luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz launched its new model, SLK 55 AMG, priced at Rs 1.26 crore (ex-showroom) as part of its product offensive in India.

The two-seater car comes with 5.5 liter V8 petrol engine and is the 8th product launched by the company this year in the country.

"With the SLK 55 AMG, we unleash our AMG product (range) offensive for the Indian market as we plan to introduce remaining products from our global portfolio for the Indian customers," Mercedes Benz India Managing Director and CEO Eberhard Kern told reporters here.

During this year, the company has introduced new products, including the compact luxury car A Class, B Class diesel and GL Class.

Kern had earlier said that the company is focusing on sustainable profitable growth in India.

Mercedes G63 AMG Dubai Police Car, Brabus tuned for 700 HP

Dubai Police now embraces TUNE IT! SAFE! concept in the UAE with BRABUS B63S – 700 WIDESTAR in Police livery celebrating its world premiere at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013 at Dubai World Trade Center. The ideology promotes safe, responsible tuning in Germany since 2005. TUNE IT! SAFE! looks to promote greater awareness of safety among tuners and to provide important educational advice.

Tuning company BRABUS took up the task of delivering Dubai Police with a B63S – 700 WIDESTAR, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG.

The high-performance power off-roader with 515 kW / 700 hp will accompany the BRABUS upgraded G-Class from Mercedes-Benz in line of duty. BRABUS B63S – 700 WIDESTAR AWD is powered by a V8 biturbo engine.

The police vehicle will reach top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), and goes from 0-100 km in 4.9 seconds. This WIDESTAR wide version comes fitted with 23? BRABUS “Platinum Edition” monoblock forged wheels. Dynamic Ride Control suspension offers superior driving comfort and dynamic handling. max torque stands at 960 Nm at 2.000 to 4.500 rpm.

Maruti Swift Platinum Edition introduced by kalyani dealership. Costs INR 1.46 lakhs extra

This particular Maruti dealer in South India has modified the Swift, calling it the Platinum Edition. Unlike the Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition, the Swift Platinum Edition has not been announced by the carmaker, and it is a complete dealer-level spin off.

A silver grille, LED daytime running lights, projector headlights and a full body kit are the major talking points of this edition.

The grille and airdam which come in a black plastic on a regular Swift, are painted in silver for this edition. The headlamp and taillamp clusters are completely customized, offering LED daytime running lights, blackened lenses, what seems like projector headlights and the brake lights seem to use LEDs as well.

The dealer has fitted the Swift with front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts and a roof-mounted spoiler, while the roof gets a black color (a black wrap) contrasting the white body. Side body decals with the ‘Swift’ logo and grey alloy wheels complete the exterior package.
Maruti Swift Platinum Edition taillight

Inside, the dealer has included artificial leather seat covers and an Alpine-branded stereo system with an amplifier and four Sony speakers. Apart from these visual fitments, the mechanicals of the car are unchanged.

The dealer says that this customization pack is available on all variants of the car, be it petrol or diesel, though preferably, the owner should pick the white body color.

The cost? Add an extra INR 1,45,950 to the on-road price of the Swift, says the dealer.

Lamborghini world premieres Veneno Roadster on an aircraft carrier

The world premiere of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster took placed on December 1 in the city of Abu Dhabi. While Lambo could have simply chosen a 7-star hotel built on an exotic man-made island, the Italian supercar maker debuted the Veneno Roadster on board Italian naval aircraft carrier ‘Nave Cavour’.

"The Veneno Roadster will be limited to nine units, each costing 3.3 million euros."

Based on the Veneno which premiered at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March, the Roadster will not get even an attachable roof, and only a rollover bar will be available. The engine is the same 6.5-liter V12 which powers the Aventador, but retuned to produce 750 hp in the Veneno. 0-100 km/h takes 2.9 seconds, while the top-speed stands at 355 km/h.
Though the Veneno is based on the Aventador, Lamborghini engineers used a large percentage of carbon fiber to bring down the dry weight to a mere 1,490 kg.

Lambo will build only 9 units of the Veneno Roadster, and according to the company, all the units will be built in 2014. For the Veneno Roadster, Lamborghini will charge 3.3 million euros (INR 27.87 crores) excluding taxes. Customers can choose any color of their fancy.

Honda's New Compact SUV Vezel

Honda introducing their new Compact SUV Vezel. The new Jazz-based crossover sports a very clean styling, strong character lines and a hidden rear door handle that gives a coupe-like profile.

The new Compact SUV's basic design comes from CR-V however Vezel looks much more modern with characteristic line split all over the body. The Vezel shown in Japan was a hybrid model, though Honda say that a traditional petrol variant will also be introduced. Honda will launch the car with 2WD and 4WD systems.

Features used on the Jazz such as the center-tank layout and the highly configurable Magic Seat setup that also provides a flat floor for highest cargo capacity, has funneled here as well.

The Honda Vezel compact SUV will only arrive on our shores in the first half of 2015.