BMW i8 Concept Spyder Super Car

What's most stunning about the BMW i8 Concept Spyder the German automaker isn't the 350-hp plug-in hybrid technology, the laser-powered headlights or the auto-show touches such as folding electric kickboards. It's that BMW plans to build something with most of these features, in a car looking much like this, within a few years. This is not a dream. The latest evolution of BMW i-Series concepts expected at this week's New York auto show wears an exterior that while still futuristic, represents a viable look at what BMW will build in two years.

When BMW chief designer Adrian von Hooydonk told us in Detroit the production i8s would strongly resemble the concepts, this -- the layered bodywork, the laser headlights and the tri-tone accents -- was what he meant. Even the i8 Concept Spyder's scissor doors look less showy than purposeful here. What's most stunning about the BMW i8 Concept Spyder the German automaker isn't the 350-hp plug-in hybrid technology, the laser-powered headlights or the auto-show touches such as folding electric kickboards. It's that BMW plans to build something with most of these features, in a car looking much like this, within a few years. This is not a dream.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz revealed the production of its electric-powered Mercedes SLS AMG coupe, offering 740 hp, all-wheel-drive and a body that looks like liquid metal. It's price carries quite the shock as well.Power comes from a levee of lithium-ion batteries developed with the help of Mercedes Formula 1 engineers, packed into the tunnel where the drivelines and transmission used to reside.

With 60 kWh of battery storage -- the same as the mid-range version of the Tesla Model S -- Mercedes says the SLS AMG Electric Drive can travel about 155 miles on a charge.

As there is no comparable all-wheel-drive electric supercar for sale yet in the world, at least until the Audi R8 eTron hits sometime next year.In Germany, the electric SLS AMG will run the equivalent of $536,804, making it the most expensive vehicle Mercedes-Benz has sold since the demise of Maybach. There's no word yet on whether a few wealthy Americans will have the chance to buy the electric SMS AMG.

Mahindra launches XUV 500 at a killer price

Mahindra has launched its new global sport utility vehicle XUV 500 at a staggering price of Rs 10.80 lakhs.Two versions of the vehicle will be available, the W6 and W8 in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive.

The XUV500 is powered by a 2.2-litre M-Hawk engine that develops 140bhp and a whopping 330Nm of torque. The XUV 500's interior gets sporty intrument panel, elegant leather wrapped dashboard, cool box, voice-command activated centre console, lounge lighting for different mood etc

It has an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 15.1 kpl, which makes it the second most fuel-efficient vehicle in Mahindra's passenger SUV portfolio after the Bolero. Unique features of the Xuv 500 include full touch integrated audio system, hill-descent control, airbags, ABS, ESP and blower controls for the third row.

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10 Cheapest Cars for 2012

With fuel costs rising, car buyers are placing a renewed emphasis on fuel savings and higher efficiencies. That means a bigger market for the hatchbacks that offer the best mileage and lowest ownership costs, created by low initial cost of purchase as well as lower fuel use.



The Tata Nano is not only the cheapest car in India, but it is the
cheapest car in the world. It has a starting price of Rs. 1.56 lakhs
for the Standard variant.
The Maruti Suzuki Omni is the second cheapest car in the country,
with the Standard BS-IV variant priced at Rs. 2.57 lakhs


Sitting at third place is India's largest selling car, the Alto, which starts
at Rs. 2.59 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base Standard variant.


Sitting at 4th place is Hyundai's Eon. The Eon range starts at
Rs. 2.92 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base D-Lite variant.


The trusty old Santro comes in at number 5 and is offered at a starting
price of Rs. 3.07 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the Non-AC variant


The re-badged Versa now starts at a price of Rs. 3.16 lakhs (ex-showroom)
for the 5-seater variant. it is offered with a 1.2-liter petrol engine.


Powered by a 995cc petrol engine, The Chevrolet Spark starts
from Rs. Rs. 3.29 lakh (Ex-Showroom Mumbai)


Tata Motors has priced the e-Xeta at Rs. 3.32 lakhs (ex-showroom)
for the base eGL variant. It is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.


Powered by a 998cc, K-Series engine, the Estilo range starts at
Rs. 3.54 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base LX variant.


This electric car is the cheapest electric vehicle in India and is priced
at Rs. 3.56 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base Standard variant.