Toyota PRIUS 2010 model hits Indian Markets

The Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size car developed and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prius is the most fuel efficient gasoline car currently sold in the U.S. according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

The all new Toyota Prius hybrid is available in two variants: Toyota Prius Z3 and Toyota Prius Z4. The price tag of the variants is Rs 26.55 and Rs 27.86 lakh (ex-Delhi showroom rates).

            The EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) also rate the Prius as among the cleanest vehicles sold in the United States based on smog forming and toxic emissions.
            This car offers dual-operating modes,driven by Electric motors and generators and also by Fuel, while the fuel comsumption is very less due to the latest Hybrid Synergy Drive, Regenerative braking etc.,
            There is a Computer program used in the Prius that shuts off the engine when the car is stopped, is reversing, or is descending hills, thereby dramatically decreasing fuel consumption in city driving. The HSD's on-board computer program determines when and how to use the engine, motor, or both to power the car and recharge the battery so as to maximize efficiency. 
EV mode:
            When the vehicle is turned-on with the "start" button, it is ready to drive immediately with the electric motor, while electric pumps warm the engine with previously saved hot engine coolant, before the internal combustion engine is started. The delay between starting the car and starting the internal combustion engine is approximately seven seconds.
            A button labeled "EV" maintains Electric Vehicle mode after start up and under most low-load driving conditions. This permits driving with low noise and no fuel consumption, and is advertised as a "quiet" option for short journeys, for example in residential areas at night, in the Asia manual. The car automatically reverts to normal mode if the battery becomes exhausted.

           What an amazing innovation from Toyota in an attempt to safe-guard our Environment and Natural resources.... Kudos ....

VOLKSWAGEN launches 'Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport'

The benchmark for luxury cars in the country has just got higher with Volkswagen Group company Bugatti Automobiles today launching its super premium sports car 'Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport',

with price starting at Rs 16 crore, the most expensive car to hit the Indian roads.

          The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, priced at Rs 16 crore onwards, will be distributed by the company's Indian dealer Exclusive Motors. So far, the most expensive cars in India have been the Rolls Royce Phantom and the Maybach, which are priced around Rs 5 crore.
         However, with the Indian luxury car market growing at about 25 per cent there is an opportunity for such expensive cars.

         "The Bugatti Veyron is four times more expensive than what's being sold in the India. So we are currently testing the customer response," Bagla said, when asked if there has been any order for the car.
He said delivery would take about 6-8 months from the date of order.

          The company claims that the Bugatti Veyron is also the fastest car on production that is allowed to drive on normal roads in the world with a top speed of 407 km/hour with an acceleration of 0-100km/hour in 2.7 seconds.
          The car, which uses components made of special materials like titanium, carbon fibre and magnesium is powered by an 8 litre engine with 16 cylinders and is assembled by hand at Molsheim in France.