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Lexus to showcase RC300h F Sport at Geneva

Latest variant in Lexus RC coupe line-up powered by 176bhp 2.5-litre engine; F Sport to slot in below RC-F coupe.
1 min read2 Mar '14
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The F Sport model will sit below the V8-powered RC-F coupé when it goes on sale alongside the regular RC coupé in 2015.

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Lexus will have on display the latest variant of its new RC coupé line-up at the Geneva motor show.
 
The RC300h F Sport features more aggressive styling than the standard coupé, as well the option of adaptive variable suspension. The AVS system allows drivers to choose from two damper settings, which Lexus says offers improved body control and more precise steering responses. The RC coupé features double wishbone suspension at the front, and a multilink setup at the rear.
 
Exterior upgrades include new 19-inch alloy wheels with a unique ten-spoke design, plus three new colours. Inside, the F Sport gets the same four-seat layout as the regular RC coupé, but benefits from a new mode-dependent dial layout similar to that used in the LFA hypercar. A bespoke leather steering wheel and gear leaver are also included, alongside a set of unique interior colour schemes.
 
The RC300h is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder dual-injection petrol engine developing 176bhp and 22.53kgm of torque. It's joined by an electric motor, which boosts total power output to 217bhp. The Lexus is  fitted with a CVT gearbox.
 
The F Sport model will sit below the V8-powered RC-F coupé when it goes on sale alongside the regular RC coupé in 2015.
 
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Paris 2014: New Smart Forfour to be unveiled

Smart's second model and the sister car to the new Renault Twingo will launch at the Paris motor show in October
2 min read2 Mar '14
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The model was closely previewed by the Fourjoy concept at last year's Frankfurt motor show. (Representational pic.)

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Tata Motors slashes prices across range

Tata Nano range now starts at Rs 1.41 lakh while the Safari Storme is around Rs 45,000 cheaper across variants.
2 min read3 Mar '14
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The Safari Storme is cheaper by around Rs 45,000 across its range.

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Mahindra launches 'Sankalp' CSR initiative

Mahindra will provide special nose masks, florescent jackets and protective helmets to over 600 Mumbai traffic police personnel in the campaign’s initial phase.
1 min read4 Mar '14
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In its initial phase, Sankalp will cover more than 600 police personnel stationed on duty from Worli sea-link to the Dahisar check post, while the second phase will cover an equal number of personnel from Worli to Churchgate.

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Rajasthan court relief for Porsche

High Court dismisses local importer's challenge of Porsche's termination of agreement.
1 min read6 Mar '14
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Geneva 2014: Land Rover Discovery family to expand

Land Rover Discovery likely to spawn more models starting 2015; special edition Discovery shown.
2 min read6 Mar '14
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The new Discovery will retain the current car’s seven-seat configuration, but will offer more space than the Range Rover Sport.

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