Cars: Honda Freed MPV

Honda Freed MPV Price Is Around Rs. 7,50,000/-

According to Autocar India‘s sources, Honda is planning to launch a new compact MPV in India. The new car is being developed on the lines of the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Since, its announcement last year, the Ertiga has been the talk of the town and was expected to record healthy sales figures. It has been a month since Maruti launched the Ertiga here and it has already attracted 40,000 bookings.
Looking at the way things are panning out for the Ertiga, Honda could also be cooking-up a similar product. The new Honda MPV is expected to be based on the Jazz platform and will be placed as a compact MPV in the Indian market. In other Asian countries, Honda offers the ‘Freed’ which again is a Jazz-based product. According to Autocar India, the new MPV code named- 2NH could be the next-generation Freed which might come to India.

Honda Freed MPV Features And Specifications:

Name: Freed MPV
Car Body Type: MUV
Segment: C+ Segment
Warranty: NA
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1497cc, SOHC i-VTEC
Engine Type: Petrol
Maximum Power: 118 Bhp @ 6600 rpm
Maximum Torque: 146 Nm @ 4800 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4215 mm
Width: 1700 mm
Height: 1735 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity: 6
Tyre Size: 185/65 R15
Suspension: Strut, Axle torsion beam
Turning Circle: 5.60 mtrs.
Steering: Power
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears: 5 Automatic
Ground Clearance: 165.00 mm
Kerb Weight: 1355.00 kgs.

Cars: Nissan Sylphy

Nissan Sylphy Price Is Around Rs. 15,00,000/-

The car will rub shoulders with the sibling Renault Fluence, VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla. We saw the Sylphy first at the recently held Beijing motor show. Nissan has said that this car is more spacious than its rivals and will be powered by a 1.8-litre gasoline motor that is coupled to a six-speed manual and CVT gearbox. Other is news is that 1.5-litre 108bhp K9K diesel engine, that does duty on the Fluence, will also make it to the Nissan’s car.

Nissan Sylphy Features And Specifications:

Name: Sylphy
Car Body Type: Sedan
Segment: D+ Segment
Warranty: NA
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1997cc
Engine Type: Petrol
Maximum Power: 131 Bhp @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 191 Nm @ 4400 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 4665 mm
Width: 1700 mm
Height: 1510 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity: 5
Tyre Size: 195/60 R16
Suspension: Ind McPherson Struts, Torsion Beam Type
Turning Circle: 5.80 mtrs.
Boot Space: 504.00 ltrs.
Steering: Tilt
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Disk
Gears: 6 Manual
Ground Clearance: 165.00 mm
Kerb Weight: 1240.00 kgs.

Cars: Chevrolet Trax Crossover

Chevrolet Trax Crossover Price Is Rs. 9,50,000/-

If you’re wondering why the name Trax sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve heard it before. That’s right, General Motors’ chunky little crossover concept has blossomed into the production CUV you see here, and might we say, it’s quite a handsome little thing. Details about the new Trax are scarce, but since it looks to be based on the same high-riding platform derived from the Sonic that underpins the Buick Encore and Opel Mokka, so we’d expect the powertrains to simply carry over unchanged. But know this: General Motors has no plans to offer the Trax in the United States, citing “the strong position of the Equinox” as the reason why it won’t be offered Stateside. That’s a shame, too. In our opinion, this baby Bowtie certainly makes more sense than the frumpy Buick Encore that doesn’t really seem to fit with its brand. We suspect that Chevy dealers won’t get this vehicle in part because GM wants to protect the Buick’s positioning and price when it heads to U.S. dealers later this year.

Chevrolet Trax Crossover Features And Specifications:

Name: Trax Crossover
Model: 2013
Car Body Type: SUV
Segment: C+ Segment
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1.8-litre Ecotec
Engine Type: Petrol
Maximum Power: 140 Bhp @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque: 178 Nm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity: 5
Tyre Size: 0
Suspension: NA
Steering: Power
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Disk
Gears: 5 Manual

Cars: Renault Pulse

Renault Pulse Petrol RXZ Price Is Rs. 6,35,000/-

French automobile giant Renault has launched the petrol engine version of the Pulse hatchback in New Delhi recently. The hatchback was first launched with diesel engine versions during its launch in late 2011. As promised Renault has launched the petrol variant of the Pulse hatchback now, but the French auto maker has made it clear that it will concentrate mainly on diesel engine cars. Renault Pulse Petrol powered by 1.2 Litre Petrol Engine has been launched in 3 Models in India – Rxe – Base Model, Rxl and Rxz – Top Model with Airbags. Pulse Petrol will delivers fuel efficiency of 18.03 Km/lit as per ARAI standards.

Renault Pulse Petrol RXZ Features And Specifications:

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name: Pulse Petrol
Model: RXZ
Car Body Type: Hatchback
Segment: B+ Segment
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1198cc, 3 cyl, XH5
Engine Type: Petrol
Maximum Power: 75 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 104 Nm @ 4000 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 3805 mm
Width: 1665 mm
Height: 1530 mm
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity: 5
Tyre Size: 165/70 R14
Suspension: NA
Turning Circle: 4.65 mtrs.
Boot Space: 251.00 ltrs.
Steering: Power
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears: 5 Manual
Ground Clearance: 120.00 mm
Kerb Weight: 970.00 kgs.
Fuel Tank: 41.00

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Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

Butter Ball

You would need more than an entire day to spend in Mahabalipuram. Climb up the old lighthouse, try balancing the Butter Ball or spend time at the beach or visit more monuments.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

Tiger’s Cave – Athiranachanda Cave Tempe

Massive pillars, columns, carvings and a Shivalinga inside, this is one of my favourite cave temples in Tiger’s Cave. Athirachanda was probably one of the names of the Pallava king Rajasimha and inscriptions say that the king dedicated the temple to Shiva and decided to name it after himself.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

Tiger’s Cave, Yali Mandapam or Durga’s Cave

Rnged by casuarina trees, the Tiger’s Cave is actually a misnomer. It is dedicated to Goddess Durga and covered by countless heads of the mythical creature Yali, lending the name – Tiger to this cave temple. It is located 5 km before the Mahabalipuram.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

KRISHNA MANDAPA

Another favourite structure is a mandapa dedicated to Krishna. The bas relief portrays scenes out of the deity’s life, including that of Krishna lifting Govardhana Giri with his finger to protect his people from the storm created by Lord Indra.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

The five monoliths are a tribute to the Pandavas of the Mahabharatha. The Pallavas built five Rathas or chariots for Dharmaraja (Yudhishtira), Bheema, Arjuna, Sahadeva-Nakula and Draupadi. The monolithic temples are known locally as Rathas, as they resemble the processional chariots of a temple. They were carved out of a single rock and some of them are three-storied (like the Dharamaraja Ratha) and single-storied (like the Draupadi Ratha).

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

This is sheer poetry on stone. Carved on a rock face are stories relating to deities and mortals. The scene is supposedly taken from the Mahabharata when Arjuna performed a penance to please Shiva and to obtain a weapon from him to fight the war. There is also the perspective that this carving could represent Ganga’s descent to earth after Bhagiratha’s penance to Shiva.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

Our history books have taught us that seven pagodas or such temples were initially constructed and the lone survivor is today a UNESCO World heritage Site. Built by the Pallavas, there are three temples here – two dedicated to Shiva and the other to Vishnu. Here the sculpture of Vishnu is found sleeping, hence the deity is known as Sthala Shayana Perumal or Ananthasayana. It is said that Vishnu reclines on the floor listening silently to the sounds of names. It is pretty dark in there and one has to strain to catch the glimpse of the God asleep. An unfinished enclosure, with rows of sculpted Nandis, greets you. Recent excavations have unearthed various sculptures and shrines near the temple.

Around The World In Pictures: The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India

A prominent seaport that finds mention in the works of ancient mariners, historians and travellers, Mahabalipuram (also known as Mammalapuram and Kadalmallai) is one of the oldest sites in India. It has been written about by Ptolemy and Hiuen Tsang and has been marked in a Spanish world map called Carta Catalana in the 14th century, where the site is referred to as Setemelti, probably referring to it as “Sette Templi” or Seven Temples in Spanish. It is said that there was evidence of trade with Rome, China and other Southeast Asian countries and it was a thriving port during the Pallava regime between the 7th and 10th centuries...

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This site is one Britain's national icons and is a visual representation symbolizing intelligence and the power to withstand any obstacle.

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This monument is shrouded in mystery as to how Britain’s early settlers managed to build something of this scale and magnitude, shedding light on their ingenuity and intelligence.

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Braving the seasons over the decades the pillars stand tall unfazed by the constant wear and tear, but rather seem like they own the space they stand on.

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The site itself is cocooned in sprawling green meadows and has a rustic feel to it. Stonhenge is a great introduction to Heritage sites in the UK.

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Stonehenge is legendary and presents a historical gateway for everyone to bask in, and is perfect for a quick getaway.

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It is argued to make the most vivid impression on anyone who visits. Stonehenge is said to be constructed in three phases and needed thirty million hours of labour. Speculations are rife that the monument was built for reasons ranging from human sacrifice to astronomy.

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Stonehenge is in Wiltshire, UK, and the type of stone used in this mammoth monument ranges from bluestone, sarsen and Welsh sandstone. Gentle inclines, panoramic views of the surroundings lend it a very serene energy....

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Red tulips blossom in a field in Germany

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Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Features And Specifications:

Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS
Screen Size: 9.7" inch IPS LCD Display Screen
Processor: Dual Core TI OMAP CPU
WiFi Connectivity
Bluetooth Supported
1.3 MP Front Camera
GPS Navigation
FM Radio
Interfaces: microHDMI, micro SD, microUSB
Integrated 4 Speakers
Power: 2.5A Input
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours