Renault Duster RxL 85 Ps Diesel Specification

Price: Rs. 9,02,036/- Ex-showroom, Bangalore as of 1st Sep 2012
Variants:  RxL 85 Ps Diesel

Dimensions
Length: 4315 mm
Width: 1822 mm
Height: 1695 mm
Wheel Base: 2673 mm
Ground Clearance: 205 mm
Front Track: 1560 mm
Rear Track: 1567 mm
Gross Weight: 1740 mm
No. of Doors: 5 Door SUV

Capacities
Seating Capacity: 5 Persons
Trunk/Boot Capacity: 475 & 1064 (with rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Liters

Engine
Type: 1.5 dCi K9K Diesel     
Displacement: 1461 cc       
Power: 110 Ps @ 3900 rpm
Torque: 248 Nm @ 2250 rpm
No Of Cylinders: 4
Cylinder Configuration: Inline

Transmission
Type: 5 Speed Manual

Gears: 5 Forward, 1 Reverse

Renault Duster Colours:

Metallic Woodland Brown
Metallic Fiery Red
Pearl Supreme White
Metallic Moonlight Silver
Pearl Galaxy Black
Metallic Graphite Grey

Steering
Type: Hydraulic Power Assisted
Min Turning Radius: NA

Suspension
Front: Independent McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear: Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Brakes
Type: Hydraulically Operated Diagonal Split Dual Circuit Braking
Front: Ventilated Disc
Rear: Disc

Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Size: 16 Inch Steel
Tyres Size & Type: 215/65 R16 Tubeless

Superman-themed Kia Optima Hybrid

Kia and DC Entertainment have unveiled the sixth of eight super hero-inspired vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicles are playing an important role in creating awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign. The Optima Hybrid is the latest Kia to receive the super hero treatment, the theme being – Superman. The modifications made in the vehicle are all cosmetic and it has not received any mechanical modifications to make it fast or something.

Kia and DC Entertainment have unveiled the sixth of eight super hero-inspired vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicles are playing an important role in creating awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign.

The Optima Hybrid is the latest Kia to receive the super hero treatment, the theme being – Superman.

The modifications made in the vehicle are all cosmetic and it has not received any mechanical modifications to make it fast or something.

The first five super hero themed Kias were Batman (Optima SX), Flash (Forte Koup), Green Lanter (Soul), Cyborg (Forte Five-Door) and Aquaman (Rio Five-door).



About the Optima Hybrid

The Kia Optima Hybrid stands apart from the crowd with its impressive power, eye-catching style, modern amenities and long list of standard safety features. Kia’s first hybrid in the U.S. offers drivers cutting edge-technologies, including an eight-speaker Infinity® audio system, HD Radio™ and Kia’s UVO powered by Microsoft® voice-activated infotainment and communications system.

About DC Entertainment

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes-a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes-to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Scania Launches Buses in India

Scania, one of the major Swedish commercial vehicles manufacturer apart from Volvo has launched three new buses and coaches at the BusWorld India 2013, Mumbai. The three models launched are Scania Metrolink HD 45-seater, Scania Metrolink HD 49-seater and Scania Metrolink HD 53-seater.

Scania Metrolink HD 45-seater
This is a 12-metre 4x2 model with 45 seats, a Scania 9-litre 310 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The vehicle is 2.6 m wide, 3.7 m high and fitted with a 465-litre fuel tank.

Scania Metrolink HD 49-seater
13.7-metre 6x2 model with 49 semi-sleeper seats (or 53 without calf support), a Scania 13-litre 360 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The third axle is hydraulically steered for easy manoeuvring. The vehicle is 2.6 m wide, 3.7 m high and fitted with a 465-litre fuel tank.

Scania Metrolink HD 53-seater
This is a 14.5-metre high-capacity 6x2 model featuring 53 semi-sleeper seats (or 57 without calf support). It has the Scania 13-litre 410 hp Euro 3 engine, Scania Opticruise 8-speed automated gearchanging. The third axle is hydraulically steered for easy manoeuvring. The vehicle is 2.6 m wide, 3.7 m high and fitted with a 465-litre fuel tank.

The New Honda CRV Review

Honda's premium SUV, the CR-V has gone through a lot of change with the fourth generation. On sale in India since 2003, Honda has managed to sell 14,000 units of the SUV to date and it hopes to continue making an impact on the small, premium petrol SUV market.

First things first, the CR-V is now assembled in India and that should bring down the price considerably. The bad news is, you don't still get a diesel option. On offer are the same 2.0 litre and 2.4-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrols. The former comes with a 6-speed manual and 5-speed auto option while the latter is a 5-speed auto only with paddle shifters. There is quite some power jump too; the 2.0 now produces 155 bhp of peak power, up from 143 bhp, while the 2.4 now churns out 188 bhp, up from the 166 earlier. Fuel economy is now 13.7 kpl for the 2.0 and 12 kpl for the 2.4, all ARAI.

While it does look larger on the outside, it actually is 30 mm shorter in length, while the wheelbase is identical. Honda claims the car is lighter than the last car, but gives no number to it. It also has 9 per cent better torsional rigidity. The looks though are more evolutionary, yet it makes the CR-V more aggressive from the front and svelte from the rear - Volvo XC60 like in fact.

On the inside, Honda has tried to make amends by stacking it up with features. All versions come with six airbags, cruise control and an audio system with lots of features. The top-end 2.4 auto gets a touchscreen with bluetooth and navigation too! Changes to the seating layout have meant better headroom and more luggage room too. In fact, the second row of seats can be flipped forward using a lever in the boot. Clever! Sadly, there is still no third row of seats, though.

RedBull Modified Swift

Moveo is an awesome lightweight Electric Folding Scooter

The popularity of electric scooters inspired Antro Group creating the Moveo, an amazing lightweight electric scooter. The scooter is foldable, yes you heard that right!

For those who don’t know, Antro is a Hungary-based non-profit organization which works towards building of eco-friendly transportation methods.

Manufacturer Moveo and Antro have come together to start mass production soon. Their aim is to develop 15,000 units per year. The estimated price will be €3,1000 ($4,200).

The electric machine will have a range of 35 km (21.7 miles), while its top speed will be 45 km/h (28 mph), which is limited.

The Moveo will require a 2kWh for 100 km (62 miles). It’s battery will last for up to 35,000 km (21,750 miles).

The weight of the scooter is just 25 kg (55 lbs) and you can easily fold or unfold it.

 

Lamborghini Aventador is Cristiano Ronaldo’s new baby

Cristiano Ronaldo, not only known for his talent on field but also his drop dead looks has now made news with the arrival of his new car, Lamborghini Aventador. News is that, the Portuguese football star was out for a dinner with his family at a club when this gift was delivered to him. The brand-new black Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 car was arrived right at the restaurant for him.

This Italian beast of a car is rigged with a 690hp V12 engine with a capacity of 6.5 liter. It can notch up a speed of 62 miles per hour from naught in the blink of an eye, just 2.9 seconds. And it hits the top speed of 217 mph in just a few more seconds. The price of the super car is estimated to be around $379, 700.

Well, there can hardly be a better way to celebrate your 27th birthday than this. Let’s hope Ronaldo doesn’t send this one crashing too, like his old super car which he crashed in a tunnel some time back.

Green Wheels This Chinese stretched electric scooter can accommodate 12 people

China, known to dazzle the world with their technology, is now also sending waves through their innovation and creativity. An exhibition in Hefei (capital of East China’s Anhui province) for household appliances showcased an electric scooter which can easily mistake for a limousine from a distance. It has been designed keeping in mind the requirement of conserving electricity and natural resources and can accommodate as many as 12 people.

It is 4.7 meters in length and irrespective of that, has two tires only. It is made by a company called ‘China Lanbei’ from Zhejiang Province which are known for making all sorts of scooters and bikes.

It has been exported to some European countries and is being priced around 150,000 yuan ($23, 000).

It weighs about a ton and gives an impressive mileage of 400 km once it has been fully charged. This innovation has been brought into action because it is the need of the hour as China regularly suffers from horrible traffic snarls.

If this new innovation works, it will not be long before normal people also start commuting by limousines. Make space and keep an eye out for this poor man’s limousine.

Amazing Dog in New Zealand drives a MINI, really

Meet Porter, the pound dog from Auckland, New Zealand. This intelligent animal received extensive training and some sort of preparation to drive a Mini on a racing track. Yes, really!

On his own, he started the car, drove it forward, and even turned it by operating the steering wheel, automatic gearbox shifter, throttle and brake – ofcourse under his trainer’s supervision.

The SPCA of Auckland wanted to prove that the rescued dogs are not second-rate, are smart and deserve to be adopted and hence they chose three dogs – Ginny, Monty and Porter, who was smartest amongst them and was a quick learner. Good job Porter!

Well, a dog driving a car is not something to be taken casually. The dog driving is a must watch for all of us to witness a real dog driving a real car, really! Check out the videos below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=onHEtu5aYko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_4MKQ-X38s&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=82B-2AvBSpY

2013 Range Rover SDV8 tows Airstream Trailer Caravan

In a bid to prove itself strong and mightier, the 2013 Range Rover SDV8 towed and pulled the Airstream caravan trailer right from England to Morocco back to England.

It was an 11 days journey and it was all made possible with the 339 PS turbo diesel in the SDV8. The SUV with the help of this powerful engine pulled 2,399 kg (5,289 pounds) of Airstream caravan across 3,676 miles (5,915 kilometers).

 
“The new Range Rover’s towing ability is nothing short of stunning. It pulled the two and a half tonne Airstream like it simply wasn’t there,” said Ben Samuelson. His firm Samuelson Wylie Associates had organized the journey.

    “You can compare the Airstream to a boutique hotel – albeit a mobile one – and taking this combination of rig on your travels injects some serious style and comfort,”