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| BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT |
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| BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT |
Friday, February 25, 2011
Bentley’s Continental GT Coming this April
Harley Davidson Models Starting 5 Lakhs Only
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| Harley Super Low Motorcycle India 2011 |
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| Harley Davidson Iron 883 Bike |
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Honda Launches refreshed Accord
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| NEW HONDA ACCORD |
The new Accord now features new exterior upgrades such as new front bumper grill with chrome accents, additional chrome garnish at the rear, the new bumper gives the large sedan a slightly sporty look. The V6 version gets new alloy wheel design as well.
On the interiors, the Accord now has upgraded the Accord’s equipment and the car now comes with cruise control, sunroof and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard. More wood garnishing and an improved sound system with a more user-friendly interface as well as blue-tooth connectivity..
The Accord is available in two engine variants, the 2.4-liter four cylinder and a 3.5-litre V6 motor with cylinder de-activation system.
Maruti Suzuki Launches SX4 Diesel
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| MARUTI SUZUKI SX4 DIESEL |
Monday, February 21, 2011
2012 Audi A6 India Coming In September 2011
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| AUDI A6 SEDAN |
Audi India is bringing in the next generation and the most advanced of A6's the 2012 Audi A6 Sedan. Audi is on a high in 2011 with Audi A8 already launched and Audi Q5 2.0 TDi and audi A7 to be launched.
The brand is giving good competition to car companies like BMW and Mercedes-Benz and with important launches scheduled one after the other. Audi is all set to compete with Mercedes E-CLass and BMW 5 Series. Performance wise it is quicker and more fuel efficient than the previous A6. The 2012 Audi A6 will see an Indian launch in September, 2011 and along with it will first come with the 2.0 TDi engine generating about 177 Bhp of power and 360 Nm of torque. Later on, three more engine options that are more powerful will be added.
Audi A7 Sportsback Launching in India in May
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| AUDI A7 |
Audi A7 is one of the most successful model of the German Luxury car manufacturer. Audi A7 has been Spotted testing numerous times in Pune over the past few months, Audi India will finally launch the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback in May, 2011. This car will compete cars like BMW GT and the Mercedes Benz CLS is expected to come with both a Diesel and a Petrol engine options.Audi A7 is a car built on sophisticated technology which ensures safety, comfort and effortless superiority.The vehicle will be positioned between the A6 and A8 in the Audi model portfolio. The Audi A7 Sportback would cost around INR 60-65 Lakh for the base variant with the prices more or less in the BMW 5 Series GT territory.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Audi Q5 2.0 TDi
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| AUDI Q5 |
Audi India is getting huge success in the Indian market. The recent success is the Audi A8 which got appreciable initial bookings. Q5 2.0 TDI diesel Staled for launch sometime in March, the Q5 2.0 TDI will be priced at around Rs 42 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai. Will be Powered by a 1968cc, four-cylinder diesel engine as found on the A4, it produces 168 bhp@4200 rpm and about 35.3 kgm of peak torque, available between 1750 and 2500 rpm.
Bentley Sets New Ice Speed Record
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| Bentley Continental SS convertible |
The Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible with 621bhp was driven by Finnish WRC driver Juha Kankkunen on the frozen Baltic sea of the coast of Finland. The Bentley managed to achieve top velocity of 330kph, thereby setting a new speed record for a car on ice.
The record setting Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible was equipped with a roll-cage, aerodynamic modifications to add stability, Pirelli winter tyres and a rear parachute to help slow down.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Ferrari FF Video winter testing video
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| 2012 FERRARI FF |
Here’s another look at the new Ferrari FF in this video coming from the same snowy regions. The new FF encounters a sleddog team in an unusual meeting. Move over photographers clad in thermal wear using high tech cameras to track cars doing winter testing in Scandinavia.Watch the Ferrari FF caught on video undisguised, after the jump.
Friday, February 18, 2011
LandRover to Unveil Range Rover E Hybrid
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| 2012 Range Rover E Plug-In Hybrid |
Land Rover will launch an ultra low emission diesel-electric plug-in hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport at next month’s Geneva motor show.Dubbed Range_e, the prototype is powered by a 3.0-litre TDV6 engine and an unspecified electric motor and battery pack mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.
The all-wheel-drive model is capable of travelling up to 32.1 kilometers on electric power alone, a major contribution to its low emission figure. It has a top speed of 120mph. The total combined driving range of the E Hybrid will be close to 690 miles or 1104 kms which is nothing short as it clearly highlights not just the electric motor but the outstanding efficiency at which the diesel engine will perform.
Barcelona Will Host Bahrain's F1 Test session
Barcelona's Catalunya circuit is ready to serve as a substitute venue for Formula 1's final test session of the season if Bahrain is unable to host because of anti-government unrest.
Circuit director Salvador Servia says the track would be available to hold the March 3-6 event after the Formula One Teams Association asked about a potential switch.The protests also cast doubt over the season-opening race on March 13 at the same circuit. FOTA general secretary Simone Perillo says teams were meeting at the circuit on Friday "to consider the situation."
Global recall of Honda City for faulty Parts..
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| New Honda City 2011 The Japanese carmaker Honda SIEL Cars India which has built a formidable reputation amongst premium cars buyers in India will be recalling 57,853 City cars in India due to a faulty engine part. It will include All New Honda City model that it manufactured and sold in India between November 2008 & December 2009. This recall is a measure that is in line with a global recall of Honda’s 693,497 units. The third generation Honda City requires a change of lost motion springs, which are compressed by rocker arms in normal engine use. These springs may bend or break overtime resulting in abnormal engine noise and potentially causing engine stalling and problems in re-starting. The Co. will send a written letter to the respected owners if their car needs to be recalled. |
2011 Maruti Suzuki Swift will Launch In May!!
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| 2011 MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT |
According to the Website CarWale.in, the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Swift will finally be launched in May, 2011. The 2011 Swift is expected to be roomier with the interiors getting a mild refresh along with the boot getting a little more capacious.The exteriors, apart from being larger than the current swift will feature a new front end with new headlamps and the front grille. The tail lamps too will see a new redesigned sporty look more rounded rear end. The new Swift's wheelbase will be longer than the earlier one and will look sportier at the rear.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Mission Impossible IV To Use The Stunning BMW Efficient Dynamics Concept Car
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| BMW Vision Efficient dynamics |
BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics electric concept car is on a roll in the next Tom Cruise blockbuster movie, Mission Impossible IV. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics was recently caught hanging outside the set of ‘Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol.’ Sources say the car will be featured in some car-chase scenes along with the new 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible.
The car uses a 3 cylinder 1.5ltr turbo diesel motor and has twin electric motors producing 139hp, it’s a plug-in hybrid and has a limited top speed of 155 mph (250kph), more than enough to get you into trouble.
Image gallery: McLaren MP4-12C
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“With its Exotic Cars unique carbon frame as a base, and strong, but very powerful engine in his McLaren heart, 2011 McLaren MP4-12C offers a great value. No other carbon-based car to compete in this price-point, or McLaren MP4-12C and performance”
2011 McLaren MP4-12C will be offered with a choice of 17 exterior finishes, including “McLaren Orange”, which harks back to the company in 1960 and 1970 racing cars and the 14 interior trim. Available upgrades will be a performance sport exhaust system, carbon-ceramic brake discs, brake calipers, polished, and two light forged wheels options.
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| Mclaren MP4 |
“With its Exotic Cars unique carbon frame as a base, and strong, but very powerful engine in his McLaren heart, 2011 McLaren MP4-12C offers a great value. No other carbon-based car to compete in this price-point, or McLaren MP4-12C and performance”
2011 McLaren MP4-12C will be offered with a choice of 17 exterior finishes, including “McLaren Orange”, which harks back to the company in 1960 and 1970 racing cars and the 14 interior trim. Available upgrades will be a performance sport exhaust system, carbon-ceramic brake discs, brake calipers, polished, and two light forged wheels options.
Porsche to unveil Panamera Hybrid
The sports sedan features the same hybrid system found in the Cayenne Hybrid and is powered by a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine mated to an electric motor. The engine produces 333bhp and the electric motor adds another 47bhp to take the total power output to a stonking 380bhp. The car uses an eight-speed tiptronic transmission and brake regeneration technology to further improve fuel economy which Porsche claims is a tad less than 13kpl.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
New Volkswagon Passat launch on March 29
The seventh generation Passat bases itself on the previous generation model. The length is nominally increased by 4mm, while the height and width are left untouched.
Styling changes include a fresh front grille and headlight treatment, and more chrome and new tail-lamps at the rear. The interiors according to reports is well built and quality has witnessed an appreciable upgrade. There is oodles of chrome and the comfort offered by the Passat, at the front or rear, has been retained.
Two engines will be offered – 2.0 TDI and 1.8 TSI – these engines are familiar to Indians as they feature on VW group sedans. the 2.0 TDI will now deliver a considerably healthier 170bhp, 32bhp more than the current engine. The saloon will be offered with manual and DSG gearboxes options. Expect the prices to be marginally higher than the current model.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Chevrolet Beat LPG Launched
General Motors has launched the Beat LPG at 4.10-4.53 lakh rupees (ex-showroom Mumbai). The Beat LPG will feature the SMARTECH engine displacing 1.2-liters, developed for the Indian market. The car comes with 3 years and 100,000 km warranty,Rs.45,000 cashless maintenance package offered by Chevrolet. At 13.29 kmpl in LPG mode (Certified by ARAI), it stands first in its class for mileage. It also automatically shifts from LPG to petrol if you run out of fuel.
Cadillac Luxury Sedan India Launch In 2012
Inspired by the booming luxury car market in India, General Motors has announced that it will bring the premium Cadillac brand to the country in two years time i.e 2012. The Cadillac will occupy space amongst the Jaguar, Mercedes Benz and BMW crowd. To do just this, General Motors India is planning to position the Cadillacs between INR 60-70 Lakhs..Even American president Barack Obama’s official vehicle is an armoured Cadillac.
Karl Slym, the president of GM India, had commented on GM’s Cadillac plans for India and here are his words, “Our Chevrolet brand is doing extremely well as every 8 seconds somebody buys our cars. This is a good indicator and India is a growing market with the demand for luxury cars growing…we are looking at introducing our premium brand, Cadillac over the next couple of years. Cadillac is a luxury brand and people in India have a brand recall for the same. We have also done a study and have found that it will not be difficult for us to launch the iconic brand in the country”
Escalade SUV, CTS sports sedan and the new SRX crossover are the cars expected to be launched by cadillac.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ford Sues Ferrari to court over F-150 Usage
Ford Motor Co sued luxury automaker Ferrari on Wednesday for trademark infringement after Ferrari named its 2011 Formula 1 racing car the "F150." The Ferrari F150th Italia, originally called the Ferrari F150, is a Formula One motor racing car built by Scuderia Ferrari to compete in the 2011 Formula One season. It was launched at Ferrari's headquarters in Maranello, Italy on 28 January 2011,[2] one year to the day after the launch of its predecessor, the Ferrari F10. The car's chassis designation, the F150, has been chosen to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification,
GMI To Launch Camaro In 2011
General Motors has finally confirmed the launch of the Camaro in India. The company will launch the iconic muscle car in the country by the end of 2011. GM will soon start making right hand drive versions of the Camaro, which will be imported by the GM India. The Camaro will be priced at Rs. 40 lakhs and will be launched purely for brand building purpose. It will be a CBU which will attract heavy import duties.
Camaro ZL1 recently unveiled in 2011 Chicago Motor Show which features a 550bhp 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine which powers the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with dual clutch. In comparison the regular 6.2-litre Camaro produces ‘just’ 426bhp. To harness the added power the ZL1 comes equipped with a new electric power steering system, Magnetic Ride Control and larger Brembo brakes.
Swift S Concept To Be Unvealed At Geneva Motor Show 2011
With the Geneva Motor Show coming up in a matter of weeks, a whole mess of new debuts and concept cars are rolling in. The latest comes courtesy of Suzuki and its European operations.
Called the Swift S-Concept, the show car looks like it could be a pretty mean interpretation of the latest Swift hatchback in a higher-performance guise with a healthy dose of rally-inspired action.It will be compact Sports hatchback with high performance and premium features. Suzuki has as of now only released the graphic and the prototype will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show 2011.
Bajaj to launch three new bikes in 2011
Bajaj India has plans to launch three new bikes this year. The bike maker will bring out a new Pulsar 250cc, a new Boxer 150cc and a new Discover.
Bajaj will introduce the new Pulsar in a brand new body design loaded with a 250cc engine before the end of 2011 to compete in the happening 250cc bike category which has numerous launches from different manufacturers lined up for the year. The new pulsar will have a fresh design which will be a departure from the styling of current Pulsar models.
The new Pulsar will include KTM technology and will be available with both liquid cooled and air cooled engine variants. While a Bajaj Pulsar 135 with DTS-i engine is lined up to launch soon.
The all new Bajaj Boxer will have a re-designed body and 150cc engine this time. It will be launched in April 2011. t of Bajaj Discover as well. At present, it has Discover 100cc and Discover 150cc. No specifications about the new Bajaj Discover are disclosed as yet.
Mercedes To Launch G Wagon Suv On Valentine's Day
Mercedes Benz is all set to expand its product portfolio with the launch of the G Wagon on the 14th february. The G wagon is a rugged offroader and has a long history associated with it. The Mercedes Geländewagen, which literally means cross country vehicle or the G550 will be powered by a 382 Bhp, 5.5-liter V-8 engine which is mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission with four wheel drive channel with lockable rear differential, front and cente and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in about 6 seconds. Watch out for more from the launch. A whopping 75% or 385 Nm of torque is available just off idle from 1,000 rpm which should most definitely make for some rapid pulling power. The car will be highly priced due to the model being imported into India directly as a CBU (completely built unit).
TVS Apache 180 ABS
The TVS Apache model with ABS has been long time coming and the latest updates by TVS on its Apache fan page on facebook suggests the Apache ABS is just around the corner. TVS Motors has started talking about ABS on it fan page. The company has asked its fans on facebook to be patient and asked them about experiences where they wished they had ABS.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon Super trailer
All you 'Transformers' fans, have a look at this trailor of 'Dark of the Moon'! What's the worst part is that there is no Megan Fox in the movie.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Suzuki GW250 coming to India in 2011
An official confirmation has revealed that Suzuki is going to launch the baby B-King inspired GW250 in India by end 2011.
The GW250 is aggressively styled and promises to deliver superb performance, control and riding comfort. It also has enough oomph to make its presence felt.
The GW250 will be powered by a two-cylinder, 250cc engine which will develop 26 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 24Nm of max torque at 7,000 rpm. The bike is slightly heavy at 180kgs. It is expected to launch at a price tag of about Rs.1.5 lakhs.
Hero Honda Karizma R re-launched
The Hero Honda Karizma R the bike is re-launched in a new avatar.
The new Hero Honda Karizma R retains the same 223cc engine equipped with ASFS (advanced swirl flow induction system) technology which is an addition in the new model and a maintenance free battery. The changes in the new bike includes new stickers on the tank and front half fairing,New Sporty Under cowl with Premium Sports Graphics, side reflectors,Larger front disk brakes,New Racing Type Key with red R –mark,New chrome plated exhaust muffler, a refreshed meter console and the engine is black themed.
The biggest change made by Hero Honda in this new upgrade is the engine which is a Bharat Stage III (BSIII) compliant engine.
Red Cast – Rs. 84622 (On-Road Price, Delhi)
Black Cast – Rs. 83854 (On-Road Price, Delhi)
The (Ex-showroom price, Delhi) are Rs. 75800 and Rs. 75100 respectively.
Maruti Suzuki SX4 diesel spy pics leaked
The car spotted is a demo car with decals all around. The DDiS and ZDi badge can be clearly seen, differentiating it from the petrol sibling. Apart from the badges, there are no visible changes to the exteriors that separate the diesel from the petrol. The mid-size Maruti saloon will use the same Fiat-sourced 90bhp, 1.3 Multi-jet diesel, that powers the Linea and the refreshed Tata Manza. While the SX4 hatchback in Europe uses Fiat’s 1.9 diesel engines, for India, the 1.3 Multi-jet was considered a more practical choice as it is essentially the same base engine as the one in the Swift and Dzire but with a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT). Diesel SX4 is expected to cost around Rs 70,000 more than the existing petrol version.
Source-autocarindia
Friday, February 4, 2011
Agility Saietta electric motorcycle revealed
Designed in London and christened with the phonetic spelling of "thunderbolt" in an Italian Apennine dialect, the Agility Saietta has just been revealed at the Carole Nash/MCN London Motorcycle Show. This newest debutante on the electric motorcycle scene doesn't hold back on the bold.
When the bike hits the streets, possibly as soon as April, it will be available in two packages: R and S. The S is the lesser of the beasts with 50 miles of range, a 0-to-60 time in the 5-second neighborhood and a price tag of £9,975 ($16,090 U.S. at today's rates). The big brother is packed to go 100 miles, is a second quicker to 60 miles per hour and ships for £13,975 ($22,540).
[Source: Agility Global Ltd. via Engadget]
New Honda Civic in Japan-Spied
Honda’s next generation Civic spied without any camouflage in Japan on a delivery truck.
The new Civic relies heavily on the existing Civic’s creases and bulges. For someone who doesn’t follow cars closely, the new Civic will look like the existing Civic with a thin coat of wax.
Audi A8L Launched
Audi India today launched its flagship model in India, the A8L at a price of Rs 89,00,000, ex-showroom, Delhi. The new generation A8 in its "L" variant is closer to a limousine dynamically and offers many unique features for its segment.
Displacing a massive 4163cc, the 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine, Audi’s elite A8L is capable of generating 372 horse power with a chassis twisting 445Nm of torque at just 3,500 rpm. Coming with an electronically controlled 8 speed tiptronic automated transmission and quattro permanent all wheel drive, the A8 is able to go from standstill to 100km/hr in just 5.8 seconds flat. A 3.0 litre TDI V6 diesel engine is expected to be launched by March this year which will produce 250 bhp.
A8L is a treat to the senses with everything present to pamper you in each and every way-be it the Bang & Olufsen sound system, the Multi Media Information system with a touchpad, the numerous buttons to control the exact temperature and level of airflow from the A/C vents in your direction-its all about the ultimate indulgence.To ensure passenger safety, the new Audi A8L will be tucked in with the usual ABS, EBD, ESP and numerous airbags. Also part of the security arsenal is the Audi press sense basic safety system, which by using information from the ESP system can ‘understand’ a critical situation and help mitigate the situation by intervening.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Mercedes Benz plans BMW X1 rival
This is an exclusive image of Mercedes-Benz’s the GLC.
Set to go hit global showrooms in 2013, the new BMW X1 rival forms part of an impressive range of new models set to hail from the German car maker’s flexible new MFA (modular front architecture) platform.
Those models will also include replacements for other Mercedes models, together with a new price-leading four-door coupé-like saloon that’s set to be badged CLC and potentially an estate, called CLT.
Among the four-cylinder engines that Mercedes has planned for the GLC is a turbocharged 1.8-litre, direct-injection petrol unit. It will be offered in two different states of tune: 168bhp in the GLC200 CGI and a gutsier 201bhp in the range-topping GLC250 CGI.
The diesel engines will be a Renault-sourced 120bhp 1.6 in the GLC180, together with two different versions of Mercedes’ 2.1-litre diesel unit, developing 170bhp in the GLC200 CDI and 204bhp in the GLC250 CDI.
All engines will come with a standard six-speed manual gearbox, with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission set to be optional on higher-end models. As part of Mercedes’ BlueEfficiency initiative, features such as brake energy recuperation, electro-mechanical steering and automatic stop-start will also be included as standard.
Souce- Autocar
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
New Yamaha R15 is mini R6 and Is cheaper too
The new 2011 Yamaha R15 was supposed to be launched in January itself, but now we are seeing some delays on the part of Yamaha. The reason for the delay is not known but now the bike is expected to be launched by February-March, 2011. But what we have from this month’s print edition of AutoCar India is pretty interesting to say the least. First of all, the 2011 Yamaha R15 is indeed coming and the best part of it all, if ACI is to be believed is the fact that, the 2011 Yamaha R15 will see a price cut of up to INR 10,000. However the good news is, the company has given the R15 a revised front, which mimics that of the YZF-R6 superbike. A new front featuring headlights with aerodynamic fins similar to those found on the R6, along with split seats, LED tail lamps, wider rubber, engine with black treatment and 10 spoke alloy wheels. A boost in power is also on the cards, which according to rumours could go all the way to 20bhp.
Ford Fiesta Sales Reaches 10,000 Unit Milestone
Ford India started the new year with its best monthly sales performance ever, with 10,026 units sold in the first month of 2011 a more than four-fold increase, against 2453 units sold over the same period last year. By reaching the 10,000-unit monthly sales milestone, Ford has surpassed its previous monthly record of 9,478, set in March 2010. Sales of the Ford Figo also hit an all-time new monthly high, with more than 8,600 units sold in January. This marks the best monthly sales performance for the Figo since its launch in March 2010.
In 2010, Ford India sold 83,887 vehicles, an impressive year-on-year increase of more than 184%.Source-motorbeam
maruti suzuki kazashi launched.
Maruti Suzuki has launched the Kizashi in India, which is the company’s first offering in the upper end of the Indian car market and will be imported into India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU). Kizashi will be available in India in two variants – Manual Transmission (MT) priced at Rs. 16.5 lakhs and Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) priced at Rs. 17.5 lakhs (all prices ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Kizashi is powered by a 2.4 liter DOHC J–Series engine that has a maximum output of 178 PS @ 6,500rpm and a maximum torque of 230Nm @ 4,000rpm. Deliveries start in march.
The Kizashi is the most feature rich Suzuki car yet and comes loaded to its gills with equipment. Leather seats, dual zone climate control, electric front seats, high-end sound system, cruise control, start-stop button this is what Kizashi comes with.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Ferrari officially coming to India this April with Shreyans
Ferrari is finally entering the Indian market and will officially launch its full range of sports cars in April this year.
Ferrari will establish its own dealership and service network in India which is sees as a significant market (we guess they must have seen many supercars in Indian metros). The latest 458 Italia and the upcoming four-seater FF are also going to be available in India. Ferrari’s official entry will be beneficial to existing Ferrari owner too as they will be able to get service directly from the manufacturer.
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