Audis hottest selling SUV- the Q3 is due to undergo a facelift for a while.  This is facelift version of the compact SUV has undergone a cosmetic upgrade and we have confirmed report that this SUV will be launched in May.

Audi to launch the Q3 facelift in May   Exclusive

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Tata Motors, one of country's oldest and leading car-maker, completed 2014 fairly well, owing to the success of its Zest compact sedan.  Going by the company's audacious approach, belligerent strategy, and under the able leadership of industry veteran Mayank Pareek, it has given a loud and clear message to all the contenders in the Indian auto industry - My Way or The Highway.

Tata Motors  launches for 2015

Jaguar Land Rover is developing a range of new technologies that would use colours, sounds and touch inside the car to alert drivers to potential hazards and prevent accidents involving bicycles and motorbikes.  Sensors on the car will detect when another road user is approaching and identify it as bicycle or motorbike.

Get tapped on your shoulder as a collision warning

After its introduction in 2013 in India, BMW will soon introduce the facelift version of the 1 Series.  This 1 Series bears all the classical hallmarks of a BMW with its set-back passenger compartment a new lower apron with larger air intakes and a horizontal bar combines with reshaped BMW kidney grilles and new headlamps that feature LED daytime driving lights as standard on all models.

BMW to introduce the 1 Series facelift this year

Hyundai will be launching the Verna facelift on the 16th of February.  The Korean automaker has been keeping busy as it has been updating the Verna from time-to-time. Since its launch in 2011, the Verna has been updated twice already.

Hyundai Verna facelift launch on 16th February

Hondas i-DTEC engine uses Honeywell turbochargers, and this includes all the three engines made by the Japanese manufacturer, viz: 1. 5-litre, 1.6-litre and the 2.

Made in India turbos to power Honda UK   Exclusive

Super exotic cars and gold goes hand in hand in the Gulf, and something similar has just happened in Qatar.  Aventador has been one of the finest Lamborghinis in the 21st century and a business man in Qatar named Mr.

A gold plated Lamborghini Aventador

Yamaha Motor India has imported two units of the YZF-R3 to test it for the Indian market conditions.  The bike has been imported for research and development purposes.

Yamaha imports YZF R3 in India

Audi has retained the number 1 spot in Indian luxury car sales, as BMW has just announced its sales number of 6,812 units.  Mercedes-Benz and Audi have crossed 10,000 units this year, with Audi being ahead by 600 units.

Audi  Mercedes Benz and BMW is the order of sales in

Toyota Kirloskar Motor just gave a sneak peek of its soon to be launched new luxurious commuter vehicle - The Hiace, at the fourth Bus and Special Vehicle Show.  The Hiace was first displayed at last years Auto Expo and is an evolved product which offers robust flexibility along with superior comfort in inter and intra city travels.

Toyota Hiace coming to India  showcased in NCR

2015 is here, and auto manufacturers, with all guns blazing, are once again ready to launch their ambitious products and attain new heights of glory.  This year, several high-end luxury cars as well as cost-effective family cars would be launched in India.

Upcoming cars in 2015

Blaupunkt India has entered a new segment with TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems).  TPMS solutions create a safe driving condition for passengers and drivers by providing real time information and customizable alerts on tire pressure and temperature conditions.

Tyre pressure monitoring system from Blaupunkt

Volkswagen has launched the New Cross Polo 1. 2 MPI today. This will be powered by a 1.

Volkswagen launches the Cross Polo 1 2 MPI for Rs 6

Ferrari has made a comeback as it has appointed two new dealers, one in Delhi and the other in Mumbai.  The Delhi dealership is Select Cars Private Limited and it is located on Mathura Road, while the Mumbai dealer will be Navnit Motors, with the dealership in Andheri West.

Ferrari returns to India

We at MotorOctane do not believe in sales number difference for luxury cars, as it more of an emotional connect for buyers in this segment.  However, we need to keep our readers abreast of the latest happenings.

BMW is World s No 1 Luxury brand for 2014  Audi

After successfully launching 10 products in 2014, Mercedes-Benz Indias new strategy is 15 in 2015, where they will be launching 15 new models in India.

Mercedes Benz to launch 15 models in 2015

Honda Cars India Ltd.  (HCIL) have introduced the new enriched range of Honda Amaze and Honda Brio. The Amaze comes with a new VX(O) grade featuring the Audio-Video Navigation.

Honda Brio and Amaze get audio video navigation system

Bentley has christened its all-new luxury SUV as the Bentayga.  This new SUV is set to be revealed to the world later this year.

Bentley to call its new SUV as Bentayga  Launch in 2016

SsangYong Motor Company has announced the launch of its eagerly awaited Tivoli compact SUV model in Seoul, South Korea.  The development cycle of this new SUV was about four years.

Ssangyong launches the Tivoli for Rs 9 31 lakhs

Volkswagen has unveiled a new five-seater midsize SUV concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  This is called the Cross CoupGTE and it is a plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive, and previews Volkswagens new design language.

Volkswagen unveils Cross Coupe GTE

Jaguar has today confirmed it will introduce an all-new model to the Jaguar line-up, to go on-sale in 2016, named the Jaguar F-PACE.  This is the first crossover from Jaguar.

Jaguar to launch a new model F Pace

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Audi to launch the Q3 facelift in May - Exclusive

Tata Motors' launches for 2015

Get tapped on your shoulder as a collision warning

BMW to introduce the 1 Series facelift this year

Hyundai Verna facelift launch on 16th February

Made-in-India turbos to power Honda UK - Exclusive

A gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador

Yamaha imports YZF-R3 in India

Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW is the order of sales in 2014

Toyota Hiace coming to India, showcased in NCR

Upcoming cars in 2015

Tyre pressure monitoring system from Blaupunkt

Volkswagen launches the Cross Polo 1.2 MPI for Rs 6.94 lakhs

Ferrari returns to India

BMW is World's No 1 Luxury brand for 2014, Audi and Mercedes not too far

Mercedes-Benz to launch 15 models in 2015

Honda Brio and Amaze get audio-video navigation system

Bentley to call its new SUV as Bentayga. Launch in 2016

Ssangyong launches the Tivoli for Rs 9.31 lakhs

Volkswagen unveils Cross Coupe GTE