Posted by asad on 3:34 AM
Emirates Airline has made announcement about the recommencement of its online check-in service, affected by the interruption in flights because of residue from Iceland's volcano, from Monday.The United Arab Emirates-based airline stated that it would run additional services on several routes to get thousands of stranded riders their destination.Richard Vaughan, Emirates' divisional senior vice president, stated, "We are continually assessing every option available as we strive to resume normal service across the network.""After several days of additional services to the UK, including three extra flights to Gatwick today, our services to Europe...
Posted by asad on 3:17 AM
Aviation industry is marked with two airlines on the second position. Kingfisher and IndiGo airlines share same status with market share of 18.6% in December. The top most position is booked by Jet Airways with the market share of 25%.About 147.05 lakh fliers were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2010, which are more than the prior three quarters of 2010, as per the data revealed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).December alone had shown a rise of 16% in the air traffic, taking Indigo ahead from Air India. With these figures Air India holds the third position in the market share with 25.89 lakh passengers.Amber Dubey, director...
Posted by asad on 3:03 AM
Ford likes to tout the 2012 Focus' global credentials; because this is the first time the compact sedan and hatchback will be offered with minimal changes in nearly every market the Blue Oval operates. Interestingly, Ford has taken a similar approach with the racing version of the Focus, which it says is designed to compete in all kinds of touring car racing both in the United States and throughout the rest of the world.Power, predictably, will come from a tuned version of the 2.0-liter Eco Boost engine that we'll see in the upcoming Focus ST. You'll find AST performance coil-over adjustable dampers at each corner holding up anthracite 18-inch...
Posted by asad on 2:58 AM
A source within Ford Motor Company has reportedly revealed that a near-production crossover concept will be heading to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. When this concept vehicle takes its production shape, it will serve as the replacement for the venerable Ford Escape and Kuga crossovers. Based off of the 2012 Focus' platform, the new Escape/Kuga is expected to go into production in the second half of 2012 and be sold as a 2013 model in the United States. At this time, it is unclear as to whether or not Ford will keep both the Escape and Kuga names in the vehicles' respective markets.The automaker's "One Ford" global product strategy would call for...
Posted by asad on 2:53 AM
General Motors has officially announced that its all-new B-segment car will be called Sonic, marking the end of the Aveo nameplate here in the United States. We first saw the 2012 Aveo at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year, and the vehicle will officially start production sometime in 2011 at GM's Orion Assembly Center in Michigan. The Sonic nameplate will only be used in the United States , Canada and Mexico; the car destined for other markets will retain the Aveo name. Chris Perry, GM's vice president for Chevrolet U.S. marketing explains the reason for the name change here in North America:"The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet...
Posted by asad on 2:48 AM
This is one fabulous looking concept car. Every once in a while a concept comes along that is not only fabulous in its plan, but fabulous in its rendering as well. Take a look at the realism in these digital illustrations and tell me you aren’t impressed by their excellence. Then lemme tell you about this car. It’s called the Astrum Meera, and it features several elements which play a role in safety, sustainability, and what the creators call “practical design.”Practical design! Fa! Who could need such a thing! There are some people (people with lots of money in their pockets) who love practical design, that is, design that isn’t that far away...
Posted by asad on 2:43 AM
The continued trend towards smaller and lighter urban commuter vehicles continued today with Kia showing glimpses of an all-new electric concept car it will reveal at the Paris Show on September 30. Called the ‘POP’, Kia’s three-meter, three-seater was styled at Kia’s Russelsheim design studio where head of design Peter Schreyer has been husbanding the revitalization of the Kia family DNA.Source: gizmagKia Electric POP commuter vehicle conc...
Posted by asad on 2:37 AM
Since its first attempt in 1999, Audi has won the Le Mans 24 hour race nine times with the R8, R10 TDI and R15 TDI, equaling Ferrari’s all-time win record. Last Friday it unveiled the new R18, a closed carbon fiber monocoque coupe specifically developed for Le Mans with a 3.7-liter V6 TDI engine and another first for endurance racing – all-LED headlights. Recognizing that aerodynamic efficiency will be even more important at Le Mans than it was in the past, the new R18 marks the first time since 1999 that Audi will contest the world’s oldest endurance race with a closed coupe. Unlike that of the closed Le Mans prototypes, which consisted of two...
Posted by asad on 2:32 AM
in increasing pollution and messy traffic jams, cities despite of their glittering life are losing charm as an ultimate abode for common men worldwide. In an attempt to improve city commutation, Tanzanian designer Walter Robert has developed a future taxi system named the “Renault Runner” that makes most out of renewable sources of energy to sustain the urban environment and make cities a better place to live.Featuring transparent solar panel windows to harness solar power and provide panoramic view of the surroundings, the urban taxi also saves space by conjoining to each other and forming a train. The Runner Train can connect up to three cabins...
Posted by asad on 2:17 AM
There's a new member of the racetrack-inspired BMW M club – the BMW 1 Series M Coupe. While the compact 2-door might be pitched at a broader "everyday use" market than its predecessors, fans who fear the diluting of the M series pedigree need not worry, as high-performance is still high-priority. The M Coupe packs a 250 kW/340 bhp punch from its in-line 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine (that's 25% more than the original M1 produced in the late 70's) and reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) from a standing start in 4.9 seconds.The automotive luxury and performance markets have traditionally been based around larger automobiles, and we're not entirely...
Posted by asad on 2:06 AM
Wolfgang Armbrecht, head of BMW's Mini brand recently hinted that a smaller small car may be in the works. In an interview with Germany's Financial Times Deutschland, Ampbrecht admitted that Mini may develop a small car for parent company BMW. If the thought of a Mini Mini crossed with BMW parts makes you excited, you're not alone. Who could say 'No' to the Ultimate Go-Karting Machine? As of yet however, there are no reports of a build timeline or potential specs, but a glimpse of what's to come is said to be earmarked for next month's Detroit Auto Show.Source: autoblogbmw c...
