In case you missed out on what was hot in the automotive world last week, here is the list.
News:
http://overdrive.in/details/2099/October-issue-is-out-on-stands-now
The October 2012 issue is out on stands now and it features all the automotive dope you were looking for
First drive:
http://overdrive.in/details/2137/2012-Maruti-Alto-800-in-India-first-drive
At a time when the competition (read Hyundai Eon) was starting to eat away at a lot of the numbers that the Alto had for itself, the update is just what the doctor ordered. If only the pricing is right!
Launches:
http://overdrive.in/details/2132/Launched--2012-TVS-Phoenix-in-India
Priced at Rs 51,000 for the drum brake version and Rs 53,000 for the disc brake trim ex-Chennai, the 11PS Phoenix will go head on against the Bajaj Discover 125ST, Honda Stunner and Hero Ignitor
http://overdrive.in/details/2104/Launched--Nissan-Evalia-in-India
Nissan has launched their people mover in India, the Evalia. Starting at a price of Rs 8.49 lakh, ex-Delhi and available in four trims, the Evalia will compete with the likes of the Toyota Innova and Mahindra Xylo
http://overdrive.in/details/2113/Launched--2012-Volkswagen-Touareg-in-India
Featuring a single trim, the Touareg is priced at Rs 58.5 lakh ex-Delhi
http://overdrive.in/details/2128/Launched--2012-Toyota-Innova-Aero-in-India
List of the extra features in the Innova Aero over the regular GX trim are dual tone front and rear bumper spoiler, side skirts, roof spoiler and Aero emblems. Prices start from Rs 12.25 lakh ex-Delhi
Motorsport:
http://overdrive.in/details/2115/MotoGP-2013-provisional-calendar-released
