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Geneva 2014: Top five concept cars

Four of these concepts shown at Geneva are likely to enter production.
1 min read9 Mar '14
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For the first time in its life cycle, the next-generation Civic Type R will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot engine.

The top concept cars at the Geneva motor show gave a close look at the shapes our cars could take in the near future.
 
Concept cars are often the headline act at motor shows, and while the focus at Geneva was undoubtedly on small-car stars like the new Renault Twingo, plenty of attention was still pulled towards the cars below. Better still, four of our top five concepts are mooted to spawn production models in the future. 
 
Maserati Alfieri
 
Geneva 2014: Top five concept cars
 
The flamboyant Italian carmaker’s latest creation is based on a shortened Gran Turismo MC Stradale chassis. It uses the same 4.7-litre V8 motor as the MC Stradale, which puts out 460bhp and 53kgm of torque. The engine is mated to Maserati’s MC Shift automated manual gearbox, with the total package said to weigh less than 1,400kg.
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Meru Cab Co to buy 3,000 new cars next fiscal

Plan comes as a part of the company’s expansion plan; Delhi, Mumbai to get CNG, diesel for other cities.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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The company has recently bought 100 cars to exclusively launch their budget Genie cab service in Pune.

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Geneva 2014: Top five performance cars

Includes Koenigsegg Agera One:1, claimed to be the fastest production car in the world.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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Maruti celebrates Women’s Day with ‘Queen of the Road’ contest

The driving school initiative and contest are intended to promote driving awareness among women in India.
2 min read8 Mar '14
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Maruti says that having women trainers and instructors at its MDS outlets, of which there are now over 300 across India, has made them a popular choice.

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Geneva 2014:Kia reveals new hybrid tech

Kia claims new technology could reduce CO2 emissions from future models by 25 percent.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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The new European-designed hybrid system uses a 48-volt lead-carbon battery powering a small electric motor that will enable cars to be driven at low and constant speeds in pure EV mode.

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Lamborghini Huracan arrives in India

The Lamborghini Huracan will be priced from Rs 3.43 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). Official launch by end 2014.
1 min read8 Mar '14
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The Lamborghini Huracan is powered by a new, naturally aspirated 602bhp 5.2-litre V10 engine.

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