About Ameya Naik
Ameya NaikConnect with this authorAmeya chose cars over Shakespeare and has been in love with the Porsche 917, ever since he first laid his eyes on it. Cars are not just a mode of transport for him, but a passion, as can be seen in the way he talks about them. He believes - respect your car and the feeling will be reciprocated. He enjoys driving, which is probably a given, but its a stress buster, which is why he enjoys his job even more.
Articles of Ameya Naik
Mahindra Says Roxor SUV Does Not Violate FCA’s Registered Trademarks
Mahindra said that the Roxor was produced in 2018 and 2019 and is no longer in production. The design of the SUV was refreshed for the 2020 model year and further design changes are in the works as part of the normal design cycle.
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New-Gen Mahindra Thar To Be Launched In October
The new generation of the Thar comes 8 years later and promises to come with more features, thus making it a better package overall.
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Maruti Suzuki Launches BS6 Celerio CNG; Prices Start At Rs. 5.60 Lakh
The launch of the CNG variant of the Celerio is aligned to the company's vision of Mission Green Million, originally announced at the Auto Expo 2020.
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Petrol And Diesel Prices Hiked For The Sixth Day In a Row
In six hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 3.31 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.42.
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MakeMyTrip Partners With Meru Cabs To Provide Sanitised Cab Services
MakeMyTrip has partnered with Meru to provide sanitised cab services across all major airports in India. With a commitment to prioritise safety, while minimising the exposure of the driver-partner and the passenger throughout the trip, a slew of stringent hygiene measures have been implemented by both the brands at all touchpoints. Some of the safety procedures include ozone sanitisation that helps control spread of virus and bacteria inside the cab, Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) sanitisation of the cab's exteriors, temperature check of the driver-partner at the designated sanitisation hubs at the airports. Additionally, upgraded hygiene measures within the cab include Air-protect barrier sheet between the rider and the driver-partner, availability of alcohol-based hand sanitiser in the cab among others.
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BMW iX3 Electric SUV Teased; Deliveries To Begin By End Of 2020
BMW has teased the production version of the iX3 which is all set to be launched in global markets by the end of this year. Production of the brand's first pure electric SUV model will get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) in China. The BBA Plant Dadong will produce the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a pure electric drive train for the global market. The first of these electric vehicles will be delivered to customers by the end of the year.
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Bentley Has Sold 20,000 Bentayga SUVs In 4 Years
Each one of the Bentaygas has spent more than 100 hours on a dedicated production line, where a team of 230 craftspeople meticulously assemble every Bentayga by hand.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces Special Service Offerings
Toyota has also launched a Whatsapp service which allows customers and the general public to reach Toyota for any enquiries or feedback, by giving a missed call or via SMS.
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MG Motor India And Tata Power Sign MOU For Installing Fast Chargers At Select Dealerships
These superfast 50KW DC chargers will be accessible by both MG ZS EV customers as well as other EV owners
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Coronavirus Pandemic: New-Gen Lexus IS Global Debut Postponed
It was just a few days ago that we told you about Lexus debuting the new generation of the IS on June 9, 2020. Well, the car manufacture has now postponed that to a later date. The company put out a statement saying "Considering the recent global situation, Lexus has respectfully postponed the premiere of the New IS". The sedan in its current form has been on sale since 2013 and we expect it to go on sale globally by the end of the year. There are no details on what the car looks like for now. All we got to see was a teaser image showcasing the lovely tail lamps of the car. The new Lexus IS takes on the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 among others.
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Audi Launches Project Artemis; New Efficient Electric Car Coming In 2024
Two months after taking office as the new CEO at Audi, Markus Duesmann, is setting up a unit for the accelerated development of additional automobile models. The high-tech project called 'Artemis' will be spearheaded by Alex Hitzinger, motorsport chief engineer and currently in charge of autonomous driving in the Group. He will work with a team of automotive and technology experts to - as a first step to develop a pioneering model for Audi 'quickly and unbureaucratically' according to Duesmann.
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Ola Begins Services In Over 200 Cities In India; Commits Rs. 500 Crore Towards Safety Initiatives Gl
Ride sharing firm, Ola, has committed a sum of Rs. 500 crores over the next year towards various initiatives globally, to enhance safety in mobility in its fight against COVID-19. Ola has resumed operations across the country and is now available in more than 200 cities with enhanced safety protocols. Ola will aim to drive various safety initiatives which include highest levels of driver standards, a host of technology advancements including a newly designed COVID-ready app, hygiene and safety benchmark for vehicles and an industry-wide collective mission in its fight against COVID.
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2021 Volkswagen Arteon Teased; To Make Global Debut On June 24
It was in 2017 that Volkswagen first showcased the Arteon and it was a car that really showcased the company's potential for adding a gran Turismo to its portfolio. Now, the company is all set to give it a major update and is set to reveal the classic Gran Turismo and also the Shooting Brake variant of the Arteon on June 24 and we look forward to what it has to offer.
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Volvo Evaluating All-Electric XC40 Recharge For India
The company has already committed to a goal of featuring some form of electric propulsion in its models from 2019 onwards and now India too is part of this plan. Every new Volvo from 2019 onwards will be electrified.
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Volkswagen India Goes Digital With Its Pre-Owned Business; Launches Das Welt Auto 3.0
The company, to date, has 105 Das WeltAuto facilities across India and the company is looking to focus its attention on the used car business
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MG Motor India Sanitises More Than 3000 Police Vehicles In 29 Days
Post the end of the ongoing lockdown, Police teams were able to take their patrolling vehicles, irrespective of its brand, make or model, to an authorised MG service workshop and get them completely sanitised.
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Auto Sales May 2020: Mahindra Tractor Sales Up By 2% In The Domestic Market
The company sold 24,017 units, as against 23,539 units during May 2019. This marked a jump of 2 per cent in sales in the domestic market.
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MG ZS EV Now Available In 6 More Cities In India
With the company already having sold more than 400 units of the electric car in India, the entry into the new markets, expect the demand for the car to soar.
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JK Tyre Announces Entry Into The US Market
The company, headquartered in India, has been exporting to the United States for over two decades through a network of local partners and with the acquisition of JK Tornel and enhancement of capacity at JK Tyre India, there has been a steady growth in the global markets including the US.
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BMW India Begins Operations At Chennai Plant
Local production at the company's Chennai plant has resumed with less than 50 per cent of the regular workforce catering to the production demand in the country.
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