Martini Racing Makes Formula One Return With Williams

It was only a year ago that Martini Racing, the official racing brand of Italian distillery Martini & Rossi, the maker of some very fine vermouth, made its return to international motorsport, teaming up with long-time partner Porsche to run its famous blue and red livery on a car raced by Sébastien Loeb in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Martini is now making its return to the world of Formula One, by partnering with Williams, which has been rebranded Williams Martini Racing.

At a special event held in London overnight, Williams’ FW36 2014 F1 car was rolled out wearing the Martini livery. The two have signed a multi-year contract, with drivers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas also onboard for the next couple of years.


The Martini brand’s longstanding relationship with motorsport and rich history of both sponsorship and participation in worldwide sporting events began in 1968, although the Martini name had already appeared on some cars before then.

In 1972, Martini made its first foray into F1 by partnering with the team Tecno for a one-year deal. It then returned in 1975 as a partner of the successful Brabham team, a partnership that continued for three years. From 2006 to 2008, Martini was an official partner of Scuderia Ferrari but only had a minor presence.

Now it’s time for a new chapter in the history of motorsport to be written, with Martini in partnership with Williams. We’ll see the Martini colors fly for the first time this season at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, which gets underway in just over a week.

“2014 is going to be a fascinating season, with regulation changes of this scale often shaking up the grid and creating opportunities for teams to make a good step forward,” Williams founder and team principal Sir Frank Williams said in a statement. “In Martini we have a brand that shares a passion for motor racing and winning championships--this partnership is a milestone in our history and we look forward to working closely with Martini over the coming years.”

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2015 Renegade - Jeep Downsizes For World Domination, Geneva Debut:

Jeep isn’t just an American brand. It’s a global icon. And suitably, near the one of the headquarters of the United Nations, the Jeep Renegade is making its world debut.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade, which will reach dealerships in the U.S. the third quarter of this year—and Europe this summer—is being shown here at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show. It follows the new Cherokee in presenting a Jeep that will play as well in Turin as it will in the brand’s Toledo (Ohio) home.

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The Renegade, which will be built in Melfi, Italy, for the world market, is cute yet ruggedly handsome; and carlike but tough enough to live up to the brand’s rugged reputation.

Interior design chief Klaus Busse notes that the Renegade was designed by young people, for young people who do extreme sports or backpacking. The color palette will mix those influences on the outside, with what this set, along with most shoppers for an affordable vehicle such as this want: a more refined, subtle look inside.

Jeep is truly going global. And that means American-size vehicle and American-size thirst won’t quite work. At less than 167 inches long, the 2015 Jeep Renegade fits just below the Compass and/or Patriot in the U.S. market.

Developed with Fiat, but not a 'badge job'

The Renegade’s underpinnings aren’t completely new, but it’s far from a badge job. It’s built on a new small-wide architecture that’s an evolution of what underpins the Fiat 500L—and will be shared, mostly, by the upcoming Fiat 500X. The Renegade and 500L might still be related, but in order to engineer in the packaging, the design, and the toughness and 4WD that Jeep wanted, the Renegade got different front frame rails, a revised rear suspension, a new fuel tank, and all sorts of other body improvements. There’s a completely different driving position here than in the 500L as well—with the steering wheel moved to accommodate it.

The lineup of powertrains in the Renegade will truly be global as well. While international versions will get a wider range of gasoline engines, most with stop-start, we’ll get a base 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo, making 160 hp and 184 lb-ft. It will be offered with a base six-speed manual gearbox and a choice between front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The step-up engine for America will be a 2.4-liter Tigershark in-line four, making 184 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque.

European versions of the Renegade will also offer a 1.6-liter ‘E.torQ’ engine that’s fitted with stop-start and a five-speed manual tuned for fuel-efficiency. Europe, as well will be able to specify two different MultiJet II turbo-diesel engines—a 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter—with the latter engine making up to 258 pound-feet of torque. Even the smaller one makes 118 hp and 236 pound-feet and is “a leader among engines with displacements of 1.8 liters or less.”(source-thecarconnection.com)

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Maserati Alfieri concept, 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Maserati’s upcoming SUV, the Levante, will enter production in 2015 at the Mirafiori plant located in Turin, Italy, which is owned by Maserati’s parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and has the capacity to build up to 300,000 cars per year. The information was revealed by FCA boss Sergio Marchionne during an interview with Reuters.

Confirmed to share a platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee originally, Maserati boss Harald Wester recently said that this was no longer the case. Instead, it’s likely Maserati will use a modified version of the platform underpinning its Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. This way, Maserati will be able to employ its own Q4 all-wheel-drive system which is already offered in both the Ghibli and Quattroporte.

As for engines, expect the same turbocharged V-6 and V-8 gasoline units found in the Ghibli and Quattroporte to make their way into the Levante. The most powerful model should match the 523-horsepower rating of the most powerful Quattroporte. Overseas, expect a diesel too.

During the same Reuters interview, Marchionne said that production of the Alfieri sports car concept could take place within the next 24 to 28 months, should the project receive the green light. He explained that the relatively quick destination was due to FCA already having an available platform and engines.

Though the Alfieri concept was built on a shortened version of the current Maserati GranTurismo’s platform and shared that car’s V-8, a production version is expected to ride a shortened version of the platform developed for Maserati’s Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. The car, which may revive the GranSport name, was recently reported to feature a turbocharged V-6 should it be built(source-motorauthority,com)

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Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar Comes With Cloud Connectivity And Custom App

These days developing the world’s premier supercar takes a lot more than simply ensuring you have the quickest acceleration or highest top speed or most outrageous styling. Today, supercar brands need high-tech interfaces and connectivity options just as much as they need horsepower, and one of the most advanced in this field is Sweden’s Koenigsegg.

Koenigsegg is presenting at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show this week its limited edition One:1 supercar, whose 1,340-horsepower output makes it the most powerful production car on the planet and potentially the fastest too. But the One:1 isn’t all about brute power as it also has a pretty sophisticated suite of electronic goodies.

Working together with fellow Swedish firm Telenor Connexion, Koenigsegg is offering with its new One:1 cloud services, a web interface and an app for smartphones and tablets. The various services will enable owners to remotely track their car, its fuel level and battery status as well as access the latest software.

Koenigsegg, too, will be able to access the cars remotely, allowing it to optimize settings, install new software and monitor vehicle health all from its headquarters in Ängelholm, Sweden.

Some specific services, which are destined to be offered with future Koenigsegg models in addition to the new One:1, enables owners to get direct access to statistics such as recent runs, average speed, top speed, lap time, g force etc. They can also adjust the height of the rear wing, the firmness of the suspension, adjust the temperature, and even open the doors and windows.

“Our target market is demanding global customers who want the best-of-the-best,” Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said in a statement. “Telenor Connexion was the obvious choice for connecting our cars, with their broad and extensive experience in connected automotive solutions.”(source-motorauthority.com)

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Honda Civic Si built from Forza Motorsport gamer's design, 2014 Chicago Auto Show

The crossover between video games and real life has become something we in the car world know and respect--most notably through Gran Turismo and the Nissan GT Academy. Now, it's Forza Motorsport and Honda that are helping bridge the digital divide with a custom Civic Si designed by one lucky gamer.

Honda is building the car for display at the Chicago Auto Show. Chosen from 170 entries, the winning design comes from Forza gamer Tiffany Labedz. Labedz's design was chosen by the Forza Motorsport community's 17,000 gamers.

"At Honda, we love meeting our customers where their passion lies, and the  racing and custom car design in Forza Motorsport is definitely a passion for so many Honda and Civic enthusiasts," said Tom Peyton, assistant vice president of advertising for American Honda. "Taking an immersive gaming experience like Forza and bringing it to life here at the Chicago Auto Show will make for an exciting exhibition and a real-life demonstration of how cars and gaming are increasingly intertwined."

"Seeing cars like the design contest-winning Honda Civic come to life on stage at the Chicago Auto Show is a testament to the power of the Forza Motorsport franchise to fuel creative expression among car lovers and videogame fans," said Alan Hartman, studio manager for Turn 10 Studios, the makers of the Forza Motorsport series.

The 2014 Honda Civic Si is now available in-game in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the Honda Legends Car Pack.Visit our hub page for more of the cars at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.

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Tata Vista the new stylish SUV rolls out in Nepal

 Tata motor’s leading luxury car- Tata Vista – has been launched with new features and colors in the Nepali market. The new addition in Nepal’s SUV car market has added more muscles to Sipradi – distributor of the motors in Nepal.

This premium hatchback tagged as Tata Vista D90 was launched in Kathmandu on May 20 by Gurinder Singh, country manager for Nepal and Bhutan, passenger vehicles business unit, Tata Motors and Shambhu Dahal, chief executive officer at Sipradi.

“The Vista D90 is altogether a new car which is powerpacked, has first-in-class technologies and sportier looks for thrill-seeking car buyers,” said Singh, adding that they have been receiving number of enquires about the car and hope that customers would like their latest offering. An advanced and dynamic car, delivering 90PS of raw power, offering first-in-class hi-tech features, Tata Vista D90 ZX PLUS (top-end) is priced at Rs 2.695 million. It comes with a warranty of two years or 75,000 kms. This premium hatchback is available in five exciting colours — ultra violet, porcelain white, spice red, cavern grey and jet silver.It is powered by a specially tuned 1.3L quadrajet diesel engine, with variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) technology. The revolutionary VGT technology optimises engine performance at all speeds, resulting in faster throttle response with 200 Nm torque and fuel economy of 21.12 kmpl. The engine is mated to a euro-tech two gearbox, for smooth and comfortable gearshifts to ensure zero to 100 kmph in just 15.5 seconds and a top speed of 158 kmph.
The premium hatchback’s cabin space has been enriched with ebony black and sahara beige premium dual tone interiors, next generation driver aligned instrument cluster and steering mounted audio controls. Convenience features like two-way adjustable four-spoke steering wheel, six-way height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, intelligent rear wiper, electrically adjusted outer rear view mirrors, all four power windows, rear charging point and follow-me-home headlamps, provide an entertaining and comfortable driving experience.

The state-of-the-art touchscreen multimedia, with a multi-colour TFT interface and an in-built GPS system, combines the entertainment, navigation and communication needs. The touch-screen offers GPS navigation features like adjustable day and night mode, saved destination

database, voice instruction guidance and optimal route mode. It comes with a multi-media DVD player and Blue5 technology. Another cutting-edge technology is the advanced driver information system and fuel computer.
A small digital screen provides an instant update on mileage, average fuel consumption, distance-toempty, ambient temperature and a digital clock.

The four-wheeler has been engineered with a special NVH pack that insulates the exterior noise. The car is now even more robust with 105 kgs of high strength steel frame for extra strength and protection. Top-of-theline safety and security features like dual front SRS airbags, crumple zones, side intrusion beams, engine immobiliser, central locking and keyless entry ensure complete safety. The car comes with anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution technology, as a standard fitment, ensuring better stability and steer ability under all braking conditions.(source-nepalauto.com)

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Ford nips at Toyota in U.S. retail sales race

DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- The Ford brand is closing in on Toyota as the favorite of retail auto buyers in the United States, a sign of rising popularity of the Fusion mid-sized car and Escape SUV, and of growing dismay with the Japanese manufacturer.

Toyota Motor Corp.'s namesake brand, a default choice of a generation of car buyers who admired its high quality, lost ground during the past six years amid recalls, natural disasters and stiffer competition.

Its share of the U.S. retail market fell to 13.5 percent last year from 16.3 percent in 2008, according to data provided to Bloomberg by IHS Automotive using Polk vehicle-registration records.

Toyota's 2.8 percentage point loss matched the gain of Ford Motor Co.'s main brand, to a 13.2 percent share, over the same period.

Retail registrations are the best measure of the tastes of individual car buyers because they exclude bulk fleet sales to corporate and government customers.

Toyota dominated the retail market before the recession, with top sellers such as the Camry sedan and Corolla compact.

Those models now face tougher competition as car shoppers favor Ford models including the Fusion, which draws frequent comparisons to an Aston Martin, and a restyled, fuel-efficient Escape.

Hyundai Motor Co. and Subaru, the auto unit of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., also gaining ground.

"Before 2010, Toyota's image was bulletproof, and while it is still strong, it's not rock solid and as perfect as it was before," said Tom Libby, auto analyst for IHS Automotive. "It now appears their march forward has been slowed."

Top three

The leader in total U.S. sales is General Motor and its four brands, including Chevrolet and Cadillac.

Ford, including its fleet sales and Lincoln brand, is No. 2, followed by Toyota, which overtook Ford in sales ranked by company from 2007 to 2009 before falling back to the third position.

Those rankings will hold again when February's U.S. sales results are announced on Monday, according to analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.

Toyota, GM and Ford may all report declines, while Chrysler Group and Nissan Motor Co. are expected to post gains, according to analysts surveyed.

Light-vehicle sales in the United States may rise 0.4 percent in February to almost 1.2 million, the average of six analyst estimates. The annualized rate, adjusted for seasonal trends, will probably remain at 15.3 million, the average of 10 analyst estimates, the same as in February 2013.

Toyota's once-pristine image was tarnished, Libby said, when it recalled more than 10 million vehicles for problems related to unintended acceleration in 2009 and 2010, involving defective floor mats and accelerator pedals.

The world's largest automaker lost sales in 2011 after an earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan and shut down Toyota's car factories.

Rebound scenario

Toyota's U.S. retail market share fell to 12.4 percent in 2011, recovered to 13.7 percent in 2012 and declined again last year, the IHS data show.

"A fair number of people -- I was among them -- thought that after the recall situation and after the tsunami that Toyota would just resume where they were," Libby said. "Lo and behold, they have not."

As total U.S. auto sales rose, Toyota has increased sales by more than a half-million vehicles in the last two years.

That is more important than its retail market share, said Mike Michels, a Toyota spokesman.

"Share doesn't pay the bills, sales do -- that was and is our focus," Michels said. "Toyota recovered an enormous amount of volume after the recession and Tsunami/Thailand floods impacted periods."

Design changes

Toyota will probably maintain its slight retail lead over Ford this year thanks to redesigns of the Corolla, RAV4 small SUV and Highlander SUV, said Jeff Schuster, an analyst with researcher LMC Automotive in Troy, Mich.

The Camry, Toyota's top seller, will also receive minor design changes late this year, he said.

"Ford's going to give them a run for their money over the next couple years, but at this point we don't see them overtaking Toyota," Schuster said.

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has pushed his designers to create more exciting cars after critics have dismissed the company's products as "blandmobiles."

At the Detroit auto show in January, Toyota generated buzz and floor traffic with its red FT-1 concept that drew inspiration from the automaker's Supra sports car.

"We've seen some indication that Toyota is going to refocus on design and basically bring sexy back or maybe get it for the first time," Schuster said.

Swoopy Sonata

The styling of Hyundai's swoopy Sonata sedan, Kia's angular Optima sedan and Ford's Fusion have attracted family-car buyers, Schuster said.

Korea's Hyundai and its corporate sibling Kia combined to control 8.2 percent of the U.S. retail market last year, up from 5 percent in 2008, though down from 2012, according to the IHS data.

"Vehicles like the Fusion, Escape and our hybrids have provided us with a tremendous amount of retail sales and share gain, particularly in the coastal regions in the west and southeast, areas that typically have been dominated by Japanese automakers," said Erich Merkle, Ford's sales analyst.

The Ford brand's overall retail sales rose 14 percent in 2013, he said, powered by a 21 percent rise in the West and a 17 percent increase in the Southeast.

The closing quality gap among automakers has removed a onetime Toyota advantage, Libby said.

The Toyota brand ranked seventh in J.D. Power & Associates' Initial Quality Study last year, below GM's GMC truck brand, which ranked second, and its Chevrolet line, which ranked fifth.

"In core car segments, where Toyota really had their strength and still has strength, there's more legitimate competition," Libby said.

Chevrolet's slide

Despite quality gains and praise from critics, GM's Chevrolet brand also lost ground among individual retail buyers. Chevy's U.S. retail share fell to 10.7 percent last year, from 11.4 percent in 2008.

GM last year introduced a redesigned Silverado pickup truck, its top seller, as well as updating the design of its Malibu family car.

"Chevrolet is pretty disappointing. They've had a significant product revival over the last two years and they've not been able to gain share," Libby said.

Since 2008, Chevrolet has exited the minivan and small pickup categories, which cost it retail sales, said Jim Cain, a company spokesman.

GM will begin offering a smaller pickup later this year with the Colorado model. The company also is putting a greater emphasis on profits, selling fewer cars on deep discount, he said.

Light years

"The quality of our market share is light years ahead of where it was in 2008," Cain said. "We are much more profitable and the resale of our products has risen sharply thanks to what is now an essentially all-new showroom of vehicles."

Chrysler saw its Jeep line of SUVs climb to 3.4 percent from 2.7 percent in 2008, the IHS data show.

The next top brands will find a way to lead in innovation, as Toyota did in the last two decades with the Prius hybrid- electric car and the RAV4 that helped pioneer the car-like SUV category, Libby said.

Segment leaders

Honda Motor Co., which was second to Toyota in retail share in 2008, has slipped to fourth. It had 10.4 percent of the retail market last year, down from 11.9 percent in 2008, according to the IHS data.

Honda also has suffered from lackluster looks, Libby said, as the competition has become more appealing. Like Toyota, it also had to contend with natural disasters in Asia that disrupted production in 2011.

While its retail share slid, Honda said its top-selling models were retail leaders in their segments: the Civic compact, Accord mid-size car, CR-V compact utility and Odyssey minivan.

The company doesn't have a fleet-sales operation and few Honda dealers handle such sales.

"Our focus on retail sales to individual buyers has a direct correlation to the high resale value of Honda products, which is a key factor in the value proposition for our customers," John Mendel, executive vice president of automobile sales for Honda's U.S. unit, said in a statement last week.-autonews.com

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5 Cheap and Fuel Efficient Car

Gone are the days when one needed to consider the look and performance as the ‘only’ things while buying any car. The fuel prices have been increasing for past some time, and to make these increasing prices affect your pocket minimal, you must buy a fuel efficient car. Talking about the fuel efficient cars, the list is very long. In fact, every car manufacturer knows it pretty well that in order to attract customers, it must offer good mileage. So, if you are one out of those many who are looking to buy a cheap fuel efficient car, then this article is meant for you. Check out the list of 5 cheap fuel efficient cars.

TATA NANO

I don’t think that this car needs any introduction. The small packet from Tata brought a big blow in the car market. This car has been admired by tens of thousands of people who have bought it, and is surely one of the best cheap fuel efficient cars. It boasts 624 cc, two cylinder MPFI petrol mill that offers around 38 PS of power and 51 Nm of torque. The length of this car is 3099 mm and width is 1495 mm. This car is undoubtedly the best among all if you are looking for a cheap fuel efficient car.

 Chevrolet Beat

 

The car has a huge fan base in India. The mileage that it offers is 25.44kmpl which is just amazing. The simple design, incredible interior, great look, high-end performance and all make it one of the best fuel efficient cars of all time. Since this one has got huge fan base, and is a trusted name, therefore, it may be perfect for you.

 Tata Indica eV2

 

 Yet another car from the house of Tata that has got a huge fan base. Tata Indica eV2 offers mileage of around 25kmpl. The car has been passed from many tests. The sum-up of these tests tell that the car is just incredible in terms of safety and mileage. The car is powered with CR4 1396 cc, diesel engine that offers output of 70 PS and 140 Nm of torque.

Tata Indigo eCS 

 

Tata once again shining in the list of best fuel efficient cars. Like the one listed above, it also offers mileage of 25kmpl. Length of this car is 3988mm and the width is 1620mm. So, it is a nice compact car with a powerful engine and incredible fuel efficiency. The combination of all these aspects make it stand in this list of cheap fuel efficient cars.

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Nepal Super Cars: Hyundai’s Veloster Turbo reaches Nepal

 

The 2013 Veloster Turbo that has been praised for its coupe-sedan-hatchback look across Europe is now ready to roll over Nepali roads.Despite its sporty look, which includes struts in front and a twist-beam axle in back, this machine is equipped with 1.6-liter four with a six-speed manual drive that delivers 201 Kmph top speed.

Priced at Rs. 60, 96,000 in Nepal the car delivers you a classy ride with a superb premium engine from Hyundai’s collection of turbo engines.

The direct-injection, cast aluminum engine with an intercooled twin scroll turbo, is claimed to provide 201 hp on the roof (6000 rpm) and 195 lb-ft of torque in the basement (1750 rpm), all on regular fuel.

Introducing the car for sporty car lovers in Nepal, Laxmi Intercontinental said that the car promises new leisure, comfort and feeling for its owner in the bumpy roads too.Breaking away for the convention this car sports a three-door system and has been tagged as ‘one plus two door coupe’ in Europe by its users.

It has been used a hatch back car in the Americas and Europe and importer Laxmi Intercontinental claims that this look will also make it a popular car in Nepal.

Equipped with a four cylinder MPI Gama D-CVVT engine, it delivers a power of 66K rpm and 130 ps and along with that an unmatchable torque of 16 kgm torque in 4850 rpm.

Though it is available in manual and automatic transmission, in Nepal Hyundai Veloster is available only in automatic transmission.

Besides this, it has LED headlight and motor-driven power steering.

Of other numerous features to boast of, the Veloster has been attractive for its panoramic sunroof. This feature provides the owner sufficient sunlight inside the car and reflects the activeness of the owner.

The talegate camera provides screens of the rear part on the 7-inch LCD screen to the driver and makes it easy for parking and driving in reverse mode.

The rear part of this car sports a twin tip center exhaustible that gives it a dominant look from the rear too.

Steering has been well equipped with a glow-start button and all the audio-video buttons on it.

Security has been always a top priority while on the roads. The Velositer has two air bags in the front row and its anti-lock brake system provides it with the ability to stop where desire instantaneously.

A sensor in the front bumper of the car raises alerts if the rear bumper is going to be touched by road bumps.

First launched in 2007, the South Korean carmaker has invested about 24 billion US dollars in perfecting this machine across a time span of 40 months. Coming upto now it has been topped charts as a sporty car for serious professionals.

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Car Watch: Volkswagen Golf is the World Car of 2013

KATHMANDU: The newly unveiled Volkswagen Golf has bagged the 2013 edition of World Car of the Year award. This seventh generation Volkswagen won the prestigious award for its German car maker for the second time in a row. In 2012 the Volkswagen Up! had won the same title.

And way before that also, Volkswagen Polo in 2010, and the Volkswagen Golf VI had bagged the same price in 2009. So, to sum up, Volkswagen has won this particular award for four times.
World Car Of the Year 2013

World Car Of the Year 2013

Runners-up for the big award included the Audi A3, Land Rover Range Rover, Mazda6, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Peugeot 208, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 and Volvo V40.

Along with that, Porsche Boxster and Cayman were picked up for the 2013 World Performance Car award after a fierce competition with Aston Martin Vanquish, Audi RS5, BMW M6, BMW M135i, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, Renault Clio Sport and the Toyobaru triplets.

Head of Design of the Volkswagen Group Walter de’Silva, centre, poses for a photo with World Car Award co-chairs Matt Davis, left, and Peter Lyon, right, after the Volkswagen Golf was named the World Car of the Year at a press conference during the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (Photo By: Michelle Siu for the World Car Awards)

And guess, who won the award for environment friendly car? The World Green Car award was handed to the all-electric Tesla Model S by brushing aside the claims of Renault Zoe, Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid and Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid Diesel.

The World Car awards are handed out by a panelist of 66 auto journalists from around the world and the award were announced amid a press conference jointly organized by New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporations.

The newly unveiled Volkswagen Golf has bagged the 2013 edition of World Car of the Year 2013 award.

As responded throughout the world, in Nepal also the car has been popular due to its shape, structure and mileage kept promises since 2010.

“We have been offering Golf in Nepal since 2010 as it is the third highest selling model in the world, which gained in popularity on a global scale through five generations,” Sarik Bogati, Marketing and Brand Manager of Pooja International Nepal, authorized importer and distributor of Volkswagen passenger cars in Nepal said.

Bogati added that since its launch the company has sold around 24 million cars of the Golf model around the world.-Nepalauto.com

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The Wolf of the Wall Streets - Cars

Leonardo DiCaprio's new flick, The Wolf of Wall Street, has been nominated for five Oscars. If you've not seen the film, it is a wild, hedonistic and down-right scandalous take on real-life human Jordan Belfort's fraudulent early life as a crooked stockbroker on Wall Street.

It's really rather good, though we can't tell you too much about it because (a) we don't want to issue spoilers and (b) most of it is rather X-rated.

What we can tell you, however, it that because TWOWS is a period film, the producers got to play with the period vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s. And, as any car aficionado will attest, this era provided the world with supercars that adorned the bedroom walls of many a teenager.

So, as The Wolf of Wall Street will feature heavily at the upcoming Oscars ceremony, here are some examples of the cars in the film you can actually buy, accompanied with rather a large disclaimer. TopGear.com cannot be held responsible for the quality, integrity or general rubbishness of any of the cars featured. You buy one, it's your liability.-TopGear.com

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Rolls Royce Wraith- Review

In the competition of the car world The Rolls Royce Wraith have been able to increase the attention of maximum numbers of visitors who pass by the car shop. It is World one of the fastest Car and have been able to keep a place in the heart of every car lovers.It looks very nice, luxirious as well a comfortable.It is also one of the expensive cars in India as well as in foreign.Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT) technology is firstly introduced in Rolls Royce Wraith 6.6 v12. The transmission is eight-speed ZF automatic.
 

Features of Rolls Royce Wraith 6.6 v12 are as follows :-

Model :- Rolls Royce Wraith 6.6 v12
 

Company :- Rolls Royce

Price :- Rs 4.6 crore (approx)

Fuel :- Petrol

Fuel System :- Direct Injection

Displacement :- 6592 cm3

Cylinders :- v12

Rolls Royce Wraith 6.6 v12 Launched in INDIA | Wraith Price, Features

Torque :- 800 Nm @ 5600 RPM

590 lb-ft @ 5600 RPM

CO2 Emissions :- 327 g/km

Top Speed :- 249 km/h or 155 mph

Acceleration (0-62 mph or 0-1oo km/h) :- 4.6 seconds

Power :- 624 bhp @ 5600 RPM

632 hp @ 5600 RPM

465 KW @ 5600 RPM
Brakes :- Ventilated Discs both front and rear

Weight :- 2360 kg / 5203 lbs

Transmission type :- Rear wheel drive

Transmission Gear Box :- 8 Speed Automatic

Length :- 5268 mm / 207.4 inches

Height :- 1506 mm / 59.3 inches

Width :- 1948 mm / 76.7 inches

Wheel Base :- 3112 mm / 122.5 inches

Fuel Consumption :- Highway 9.8 L/100 Km

City 21.2 L/100 Km

Combination 14 L/100 Km

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