TVS Apache RTR 160 is a well sculpted mean machine. Now, It has two new siblings are RTR 160 Refresh and more powerful RTR FI 160.

Lets see how these machines compare

Apache RTR 160 is the model which was released last year and now there is another Apache RTR 160 Refresh with same specs and features. The only difference between the Apache RTR 160 and Apache RTR 160 Refresh is aerodynamic airscoop which is fitted at each side in front of the tank.

Now lets come to Powerful sibling RTR FI 160. This one has the same engine but its fuel system not same old carburetor but Fuel Injection as found in Cars. This change has increased the max power output of the bike by .5 bhp @ 8500 rpm. It also comes with a newer digital speedo console with more data logging features.

By adding Fuel injection system into RTR, TVS has kept the title of most powerful 150 cc bike in India. (Yamaha R15 has not been considered here because of its price).

Renault Megane is a 5 door hatchback which is going to be revealed by end of this year. No other details have been revealed.

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Robust growth in car sales in emerging markets such as China, Russia, Brazil and India has helped automakers such as Toyota Motor and Volkswagen ride a downturn in North America and Western Europe.

Following is a list of the world’s top 10 auto groups ranked by vehicle sales in the first half of 2008, with the previous year’s ranking in brackets.

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EBS has the potential to be a technology that could deliver diesel-type performance at a more affordable price.

Ford says its new line of turbocharged EcoBoost direct-injection gasoline engines will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy in its cars and trucks than conventional engines, but it isn’t expected to stop looking for efficiency gains there.

Ethanol boosting starts with a small turbocharged engine with separate gasoline and ethanol fuel injectors for each cylinder. The gasoline system mixes fuel and air in the motor’s intake manifold using port injection. The second system injects small amounts of ethanol directly into the combustion chamber to control premature detonation, or knock, that results from the high temperature and pressure of a turbocharged engine. The ethanol prevents knock by cooling the air/fuel mixture until the engine is ready for combustion.

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Detroit Electric is attempting to revive itself by electrifying cars like this Lotus Elise and some Proton sedans and hatchbacks.

The electric Lotus Elise had a 150kW (200hp) electric motor that can take it up to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds, and goes up to a top speed of 220km/h. It has a range of 325km and can be charged using a 240v 10A power source in 6.5 hours. A 240v 35A power source will do that in 3.5 hours while a quick charger with 240v 100A can charge it up to 80% in 10 to 15 minutes. A typical passenger car motor would have 75kW or 100hp and will do the 100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds. Range and charge time is similiar to the Elise.

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2009 Ford fiesta will be released in two avatar, as a sporty 3 door hatchback in Europe (as seen on image) and a 5 door sedan (images follows). Lets have look at the specs and features.

Features and Specification:

Engine:

In Europe, 5 engine options will be provided

• 1.25 Gasoline (Petrol),
• 1.4 Gasoline (Petrol),
• 1.6 litres Gasoline (Petrol),
• 1.4 Diesel and
• 1.6 litres Diesel

In US, There will be two options

• 1.4 Gasoline (Petrol),
• 1.6 litres Gasoline (Petrol),

Transmission:

• Five-speed manual
• Four-speed automatic

Mileage:

• Petrol: 50+ MPG (21 kmpl)

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