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Vauxhall Ampera available for rent Car manufacturer Vauxhall and car rental firm Europcar have announced a partnership that will see the new Hybrid Electric Vauxhall Ampera available for rental in Europe. With the electric Vauxhall Ampera being introduced as a rental car, Vauxhall Oakham will be creating a new segment in the European automotive market. Both companies will join forces to introduce and expand on current mobility as well as electric mobility. Vauxhall and Europcar plan to introduce the Ampera initially in Germany this November, it will then be introduced to France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom for 2012. Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alain Visser said: “Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges. The fact that Europcar is going to introduce the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera in its day-to-day business is further proof that our extended-range electric vehicle is completely suitable for everyday use – even as a fleet vehicle in the tough rental car business”.

Once a customer books the Ampera through Europcar, they will be asked to allow an extra 10-15 minutes on collecting their vehicle to run through the hybrid technology. Technicians will also advise the customer on how to efficiently drive the Ampera. Technical introduction will include information on battery charging, the range extender, energy consumption and energy efficiency displays. Both companies will join forces to introduce and expand on current mobility as well as electric mobility. Vauxhall and Europcar plan to introduce the Ampera initially in Germany this November, it will then be introduced to France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom for 2012. Vauxhall Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alain Visser said: “Electric cars are among the best long-term solutions to meet society’s energy and environmental challenges.

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A new Mahindra Xylo was launched today. Mr. Vivek Nayer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced the launch. The New Xylo D2 has a mDI CRDe engine which will offer the best of both worlds to the consumer, the DI as well as the newer CRDe Tech. This new 2.5L engine will give an increased fuel efficiency of 13 km/l in the city coupled with the Xylo’s earlier space and comfort would make it a much better option for long distance commuters.

The new Xylo will also be cheaper to maintain and the costs of spares has also been visibly reduced. Another feature that is impressive is that the Xylo is within the BS III emission norms and as a result has lower emissions and NVH levels. In spite of this the D2 offers 95Bhp 22 kg/m of torque. The Top mounted Intercoolers will kick in when a burst of power is requiring finding the right balance between fuel economy and drivability scores. Continue reading ‘Mahindra Xylo D2 – new car in Indian MUV segment’ »

A new Mahindra Xylo was launched today. Mr. Vivek Nayer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced the launch. The New Xylo D2 has a mDI CRDe engine which will offer the best of both worlds to the consumer, the DI as well as the newer CRDe Tech. This new 2.5L engine will give an increased fuel efficiency of 13 km/l in the city coupled with the Xylo’s earlier space and comfort would make it a much better option for long distance commuters.

The new Xylo will also be cheaper to maintain and the costs of spares has also been visibly reduced. Another feature that is impressive is that the Xylo is within the BS III emission norms and as a result has lower emissions and NVH levels. In spite of this the D2 offers 95Bhp 22 kg/m of torque. The Top mounted Intercoolers will kick in when a burst of power is requiring finding the right balance between fuel economy and drivability scores. Continue reading ‘Mahindra Xylo D2 – new car in Indian MUV segment’ »