#ODRecap: VW Ameo bookings, Verstappen replaces Kvyat, Honda BR-V and Lamborghini Huracan Spyder launched

Volkswagen Ameo bookings to open from May 12, 2016

Volkswagen India has officially announced that its dealerships will begin accepting bookings for the Ameo sub 4-m compact sedan from May 12, 2016. The German automaker will also flag off a 17-city roadshow on the same day that will continue till July 2, 2016. During the roadshow, prospective Ameo buyers will get an opportunity to experience Volkswagen's sub-4m compact sedan. More info on the Volkswagen Ameo bookings here

F1 2016: Red Bull replaces Kvyat with Verstappen for rest of season

Daniil Kvyat and Max Verstappen now swap teams in the aftermath of the incident at Sochi

The 2016 season of Formula One hasn't been going very well for Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat. The Russian driver's first incident took place during the first corner of the Chinese GP, where he took the inside line, forcing Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel into his teammate Kimi Raikkonen. This resulted in damage to both Ferrari cars in that race. While most agreed that this was purely a racing incident, what happened the following race at Sochi was met with more criticism. Get all the info here

Lamborghini Huracan Spyder launched in India at Rs 3.89 Cr

The Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has launched the Huracan Spyder in India at Rs 3.89 crore (ex-Mumbai). Built as the Gallardo's successor, the Huracan is one of the best-selling Lamborghini models globally. With the Huracan Spyder, Lamborghini claims to have made a lifestyle version of its track-obsessed two-seater supercar. It gets a hydraulically operated soft top that can be lowered in as less as 17 seconds at speeds of up to 50 kmph. Click here to know more on the Lamborghini Huracan Spyder.

2016 Honda BR-V launched in India at Rs 8.75 lakh

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has launched its compact SUV, the BR-V, at a starting price of Rs 8.75 lakh. Based on the Mobilio platform, the Honda BR-V will compete against the likes of the Renault Duster and the Hyundai Creta. The petrol variant is powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine which makes 118PS of power and 145Nm of torque. The diesel variant is powered by a 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine which produces 100PS and 200Nm. Both engines also power the Honda City and Honda Mobilio models and are coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Click here to know more on the Honda BR-V launched in India