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Updated Nissan Juke Nismo RS revealed

Facelifted Nismo RS to be available in both front-wheel and four-wheel-drive form; to launch in early 2015.
1 min read9 Mar '14
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Visual updates include unique front and rear bumpers with the firm’s new corporate V-grille design. New, thinner DRLs, bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels and a sports exhaust also feature.

The updated Nissan Juke Nismo RS will have 215bhp when it goes on sale early in 2015. Revealed at the Geneva motor show, the facelifted Nismo RS is available in both front-drive and four-wheel-drive guises and is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre DIG-T engine offering 28.6kgm of torque. It can be coupled to either a six-speed manual or Xtronic CVT with paddle shifts.
 
Mechanically, Nissan has also upgraded the Nismo with a new limited-slip differential for improved traction, while also adding larger brakes with ventilated discs at the rear.
 
Visual updates include unique front and rear bumpers with the firm’s new corporate V-grille design. New, thinner DRLs, bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels and a sports exhaust also feature.
 
Inside, the new Nismo RS gets Recaro sports seats and pseudo-carbonfibre trim. The standard facelifted Juke will go on sale sometime in the middle of the year.
 

New Peugeot 308 named European 2014 car of the year

Jury selected their winner from 30 new models that were eligible for the title
1 min read9 Mar '14
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The jury of 58 journalists gave its decision selecting from seven finalist models pre-selected in December.

Jeep mulling bigger SUV

New model likely to bring back Grand Wagoneer nameplate; company boss also says demand for electric Jeeps slowly growing.
1 min read9 Mar '14
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Jeep unveiled the new Renegade small SUV at Geneva Motor Show 2014.

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.

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.

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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