2013 Lamborghini Estoque Concept

2013 Lamborghini Estoque Concept

What We Know About the 2013 Lamborghini Estoque

Alarming financial news cast a pall over the October 2008 Paris Auto Show, but storied Italian sports car maker Lamborghini provided a feel-good respite by unveiling a stunning concept sedan. Yes, a sedan, only the third 4-door design in the company's 40-year history. Named Estoque (say "es-toe-kay") for a sword used in bull fighting, it's as sexy as any Lambo ever built. It also looks showroom-ready. Jaws dropped and tongues began wagging when Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann told assembled reporters that the concept is a fully operational prototype that could go into production.

For several reasons, the Estoque is not yet approved, and some reports say it won't be. And even if it is, Winkelmann says that Lamborghini would need at least four years to put it on the road, which suggests a 2012 arrival at the absolute earliest. But if it does go ahead, the Estoque is projected to more than double Lamborghini sales, to around 4,000-5,000 per year. That compares with a record 2,405 deliveries in 2007, divided between slinky V10 Gallardo and burly V12 Murcielago coupes and spider convertibles. Lamborghini is in the black, and the Estoque signals that it intends to remain there, recession or not. As Winkelmann told trade weekly Automotive News Europe, "If it's a feasible dream but an economic disaster, we cannot propose it."

Mahindra XUV500 bookings will open from 8 June

Mahindra will re open bookings for XUV500 from June 8, 2012. The SUV will now be available across India, in addition to the existing 19 cities where it had been launched earlier.

Mahindra received around 25,000 bookings in the first eight months of its launch, & around 7,200 vehicles have been delivered so far. The SUV maker ramped up its production capacity in a phased manner to reach 3,000 units in January 2012. In order to cater to the growing demands, the company now plans to ramp up the number to 4,000 units per month.

Commenting on the occasion, Pravin Shah, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M said, “It has been an incredible journey so far for the XUV500 & we are pleased to take the product national. Now that we have ramped up our production capacity significantly, we are confident that we will be able to take care of the growing all India demand for the XUV500.”

Once bookings resume, the SUV can be booked for Rs 40,000 50,000, with the deliveries taking from a month to four months’ time.

Points to Consider When Buying Race Quad Parts

The popularity of quad bikes has flourished in recent years, not only as a working aid for farmers and others working on rugged terrain, but also among those using the vehicles for leisure and sporting activities.

Perhaps one of the biggest success stories of the last few years has been the growth in quad bike racing. The sport now boasts many eager participants who relish the thrill and excitement of using the sheer power of their q bike to outmanoeuvre opponents, over challenging dirt tracks and other seemingly impassable obstacles.

Of course, sport q bikes are designed and constructed very differently from those used for utility purposes, not least because they are capable of much greater speeds.

When purchasing replacement race quad parts - usually because the existing part has become worn or damaged, or perhaps to develop and enhance riding performance - it is vital to ensure that buying decisions are based on certain key criteria.

The following is a list of points essential to consider when choosing race quad parts.

Firstly and most fundamentally, the make and brand of quad bike owned should be the main determinant of the race quad parts you purchase.

One obvious method of helping to ensure compatibility is to buy parts made by the same company which built the q bike; for example, choosing Honda race parts for a Honda race model. However, this is not necessarily the only route to finding suitable race quad parts; there will be parts made by other quality brands which will be equally appropriate.

In either case, expert advice should still always be sought to ensure complete compatibility. A professional will check that the correct size of component is selected for the particular quad bike in question, and that the parts chosen will be suitable for the terrain likely to be encountered - a key requirement when, for example, choosing tyres.

Secondly, when assessing the quality of the various race quad parts available, the golden rule should be to look for the twin characteristics of strength and lightness in weight. Race quad parts made from chromoly will often be favoured for these reasons.

Thirdly, it should be noted that the choice of certain race quad parts really ought to be made according to your individual riding preferences. This is the case in regards to choosing suspension components, where your individual optimum point between comfort and responsiveness can be crucial.

One important final point to be made is that, while the competent amateur enthusiast might well feel comfortable changing certain race quad parts themselves, it is always advisable to seek the assistance of a professional quad bike mechanic if there is any doubt about the nature or extent of the work set to be undertaken.