Chevrolet MPV will be called ‘Enjoy’

‘MPV’ name plate shown at Expo was only a temporary name. Will go on sale mid-2012, petrol powered version will be offered initially.

Chevrolet unveiled its much-awaited MPV based on the Chinese Wuling CN-100 at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. But while that car carried name plates that simply read ‘MPV’, it was only a working title, and Autocar India has learned that the seven-seater will be called ‘Enjoy’ by the time it goes on sale in mid 2012.

The Enjoy will first be launched with a 94.6bhp 1.4-litre petrol, but will get a 1.3-litre SDE diesel – GM’s version of Fiat’s Multijet – at the beginning of next year. GM is hoping to undercut rivals like the Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo by a huge margin – targeting a starting price of under Rs 6 lakh.

Fiat, Suzuki ink pact for Multijet

Fiat to supply upto 100,000 diesel engines every year to Suzuki.

Fiat and Suzuki Motor Corporation have reached an agreement for the supply of Fiat’s small diesel engine -- the 1.3-litre Multijet -- to Maruti Suzuki. Fiat India will supply up to 100,000 Multijet 75hp SDE engines every year for a three-year period that begins in the third week of January. Production of the engine for Maruti will start at Fiat India Automobiles’ Ranjangaon plant near Pune.

These volumes will be in addition to the 1.3-litre Multijet SDE engines already licensed by Fiat and manufactured by Suzuki Powertrain India. The 1.3 Multijet is a BS IV four-cylinder, 16V engine. It powers the all-new Swift and these additional supplies will enable Maruti to fulfill its deliveries of the car to the over 100,000 buyers who booked it. An estimated 80 percent of demand was for the diesel version. The SX4 and Ritz are also powered by the 1.3 Multijet engine.

With the colossal swing towards diesel-engined cars in the Indian market, carmakers have struggled to supply enough diesel models to their customers. With over 100,000 bookings for the all-new Swift, the problem was particularly significant for Maruti. Earlier, Maruti Suzuki had imported diesel engines from its Hungary facility.

Test Drive and Review of New Fiat Linea and Grande Punto

Fiat has made some of the greatest advances in small car design and technology over the years. It has designed some of the most attractive-looking hatches, it often sets the benchmark for ride and handling and its 1.3 Multijet diesel is so good, even the Japanese have bowed down to its genius. Yet, despite having all the essentials, Fiat hasn’t attained the level of success it should have enjoyed in India.

Still, Fiat has put its shoulder to the grindstone to update its very underrated Linea and Grande Punto. This year sees some significant updates for its flagship Linea and the Grande Punto. But look at the cars and you won’t be able to tell the difference instantly. What hasn’t changed is that they are still among the best-looking cars in their respective classes.

On the outside, the Linea Emotion now gets the handsome 16-inch turbine-blade alloy wheels from the T-jet, all Linea models now get automatic headlights and wipers (a first for the segment) and Fiat has improved the aircon unit as well. Mechanical changes include more ground clearance (Fiat claims a best-in-class 185mm) and revisions to the state of tune of the 92bhp diesel engine. Fiat’s diesel still feels a bit rattley at idle, however, and you still have to work the gearbox and accelerator to extract any performance from it. Interior quality has been given a perceptible lift and, on its raised suspension, the Linea still rides beautifully. The handling isn’t as sharp as when the car was originally launched here, but we think this softer character of the suspension suits it better overall.

Also brightened up from the inside with two-tone colours and nicer fit and finish is the Grande Punto. Like the Linea, ground clearance has been increased and the aircon system has been improved. The car drives beautifully, feeling very solid and one-piece. Ride quality is exceptional, agility is good and now even the base version gets the Linea’s slick-looking audio system as well as central locking. If only Fiat had a proper 16-valve 1.2-litre motor; this current 1172cc, eight-valve unit is simply too anaemic. Still, the 1.3 diesel is good enough to get the job done. And it’s still one of the most attractive-looking hatchbacks ever.

As expected, the updates have come at a price, and there is an increase of approximately Rs 50,000 on the price tag of every model in both cars’ ranges. The Grande Punto now starts at Rs 4.81 lakh and the Linea at Rs 6.84 lakh for their respective base Active petrol variants (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

2012 Fiat Freemont

2011-Geneva Motor Show will host the launch of the new Fiat Freemont, who will go on sale in the second half of 2011. Fiat Freemont built at the back of the Dodge Journey is the first vehicle to leave the Fiat partnership with Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Toluca plant in Mexico, where 500 is produced for the U.S. market.



The name itself evokes a sense of freedom, the joy of the outdoors, adventure and the ability to handle any situation that arises in daily life with peace of mind.



The Freemont Fiat is actually "handyman vehicle" one designed to meet the diverse needs of families and those seeking a spacious car, comfortable and versatile to meet the frenzy of daily life or leisure weekend.



The vehicle combines the flexibility and convenience has its own distinctive style and original. Dimensions (length 489 cm, width 188 cm and a height of 172 cm) for assurance of the internal volume, aided by the pace of the best in its category (289 cm).



Fiat Freemont for the maximum capacity, comfort and versatility for its seven seats as standard, a real third-row seats wide, which is easily accessible because the doors open to 90 degrees. third-row seats can be folded down with a flick of all disappear under the floor and create a regular pallet. Second-row seats are mounted higher than the front and the third row raised in relation to another, so that all passengers maximum visibility.



The second row can also be equipped with the innovative child booster: Booster seats are used to ensure that children are safe on board, optimizing the geometry of your seatbelt and ensure better protection, functionality and comfort.



On-board comfort is also ensured by a high driving position, spacious new seats and ergonomic, plenty of storage space, a generous luggage area with two bedrooms and a platform flat load for a total capacity of up until 1461 liters.



The interior has an updated design and new soft-touch materials. Features include a panel wrapped with chrome fittings, a new instrument panel, center console's extraordinary beauty and a set of innovative entertainment information and a color touch screen large.



To simplify the selection and purchase of only two teams will be provided that target different types of customers. The level of equipment for both sets is very complete and all elements of core content is consistent with the strategy of "Fiat fair price."



Both series offer 7 seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, cruise control, trip computer, advanced pressure monitoring (TPMS), fog lamps and touch screen radio color display and steering wheel controls. The most metropolitan areas include 17 "alloys, radio touch screen with 8.4 inch screen, SD card and a DVD player, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, folding mirrors, automatic headlights, dark rear windows and roof rails.



The Freemont Fiat will pull ahead with the turbo diesel units (140 hp or 170 hp Multijet 2.0) in combination with a manual transmission. Later, the vehicle will also be available on 4x4 models with 170 HP and 276 HP 2.0 Multijet 3.6 V6 petrol, two automatic transmissions. With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter household Pentastar Chrysler Group and its automatic transmission, all power units are produced and developed by FPT-Fiat Powertrain.



dynamic performance of the car is also improved thanks to technology that Fiat has developed and introduced a special suspension and steering configuration for greater accuracy and simplicity. Ride comfort is also ensured by the significant improvements to the soundproof cabin.



Security is high, with 7 airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP) with Hill Holder-roll and electronic compensation (MTC) as standard in all vehicles.



[Source: infocargallery.blogspot.com]

2012 Fiat Freemont

2011-Geneva Motor Show will host the launch of the new Fiat Freemont, who will go on sale in the second half of 2011. Fiat Freemont built at the back of the Dodge Journey is the first vehicle to leave the Fiat partnership with Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Toluca plant in Mexico, where 500 is produced for the U.S. market.



The name itself evokes a sense of freedom, the joy of the outdoors, adventure and the ability to handle any situation that arises in daily life with peace of mind.



The Freemont Fiat is actually "handyman vehicle" one designed to meet the diverse needs of families and those seeking a spacious car, comfortable and versatile to meet the frenzy of daily life or leisure weekend.



The vehicle combines the flexibility and convenience has its own distinctive style and original. Dimensions (length 489 cm, width 188 cm and a height of 172 cm) for assurance of the internal volume, aided by the pace of the best in its category (289 cm).



Fiat Freemont for the maximum capacity, comfort and versatility for its seven seats as standard, a real third-row seats wide, which is easily accessible because the doors open to 90 degrees. third-row seats can be folded down with a flick of all disappear under the floor and create a regular pallet. Second-row seats are mounted higher than the front and the third row raised in relation to another, so that all passengers maximum visibility.



The second row can also be equipped with the innovative child booster: Booster seats are used to ensure that children are safe on board, optimizing the geometry of your seatbelt and ensure better protection, functionality and comfort.



On-board comfort is also ensured by a high driving position, spacious new seats and ergonomic, plenty of storage space, a generous luggage area with two bedrooms and a platform flat load for a total capacity of up until 1461 liters.



The interior has an updated design and new soft-touch materials. Features include a panel wrapped with chrome fittings, a new instrument panel, center console's extraordinary beauty and a set of innovative entertainment information and a color touch screen large.



To simplify the selection and purchase of only two teams will be provided that target different types of customers. The level of equipment for both sets is very complete and all elements of core content is consistent with the strategy of "Fiat fair price."



Both series offer 7 seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, cruise control, trip computer, advanced pressure monitoring (TPMS), fog lamps and touch screen radio color display and steering wheel controls. The most metropolitan areas include 17 "alloys, radio touch screen with 8.4 inch screen, SD card and a DVD player, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, folding mirrors, automatic headlights, dark rear windows and roof rails.



The Freemont Fiat will pull ahead with the turbo diesel units (140 hp or 170 hp Multijet 2.0) in combination with a manual transmission. Later, the vehicle will also be available on 4x4 models with 170 HP and 276 HP 2.0 Multijet 3.6 V6 petrol, two automatic transmissions. With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter household Pentastar Chrysler Group and its automatic transmission, all power units are produced and developed by FPT-Fiat Powertrain.



dynamic performance of the car is also improved thanks to technology that Fiat has developed and introduced a special suspension and steering configuration for greater accuracy and simplicity. Ride comfort is also ensured by the significant improvements to the soundproof cabin.



Security is high, with 7 airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP) with Hill Holder-roll and electronic compensation (MTC) as standard in all vehicles.



[Source: infocargallery.blogspot.com]

Fiat Freemont new photos release

The Fiat Freemont, one of Fiat start 2011 Geneva Motor Show, has been release the interior picture from Fiat. As you know that this car is re-badged 2011 Dodge Journey and will goes to sale across Europe from the second half of 2011. This SUV will debut at Geneva Motor Show this year. The size of this car is 4.89 metres long, 1.88 wide and 1.72 high, with a wheel base of 2.89 metres and a boot capacity of 1,461 litres.

Fiat Freemont equipped with front-wheel drive 2.0-liter turbo engine with 140 or 170 hp paired with manual transmission. While in the end of this year Fiat Freemont also will come with with diesel engine, 2.0 MultiJet diesel with 170 horsepower and petrol engine, 3.6-liter V6 petrol that can produce 276 horsepower and offered in four-wheel drive.

Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops 2011

Jeep partnered with Activision to create a limited-edition 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition. The Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features dark Rubicon wheels in a high-gloss Mineral Gray. The vehicle’s exterior color is black and features Call of Duty: Black Ops graphics on the roof and front quarter panels. The vehicle also features taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door from Mopar®. Inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops, the new limited-edition Wrangler delivers legendary Jeep capability, aggressive 32-inch off-road tires, live axles with locking differentials in the front and rear, and a two-speed transfer case.

Fenice Milano La Dolce Vita Fiat 500

Those of you who’ve all that extra money that may make your wish to turn heads on the road come true, should get ready to take best out of this opportunity. Fenice Milano are the latest tuners to have succumbed to the beauty of the Fiat 500. The tuners have taken the top variant of drop top vehicle which released earlier this year and given it an Italian touch.

Fenice Milano La Dolce Vita Fiat 500

Fenice Milano La Dolce Vita Fiat 500 Limited Edition

Fenice Milano La Dolce Vita Fiat 500 Wallapaper

Limited Edition Sportiva Fenice Milano La Dolce Vita Fiat 500

The base from which Italian tuner started their enhancements is the Fiat 500 convertible 1.4 petrol 101 HP automatic. The custom beauty is dubbed the La Dolce Vita and reflects some Italian flavor. Pure 24 ct gold inserts can well be seen on side pillars, exterior mirrors, the headlights, new custom golden 17 inch wheels to the golden exhaust pipe. Finishing touches to the car has been given with conspicuous handmade teak detailing.

Fenice Milano have created two very limited edition versions of this custom beauty – a deep red model dubbed the Sportiva, and a striking golden pearl white dubbed the Classica. Both are available on JamesList in very limited numbers.